used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Goddard stopped before the Kirkwood House to watch with much amusement the efforts of several negroes to drag a one-horse hack out of the mud into which it had sunk up to its hubs.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He had spent most of the night explaining to Secretary Stanton the lay of the land in and about Winchester.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading Having been on many scouting parties under General Torbet, he was well acquainted with the Shenandoah Valley, that "Garden of Virginia," as it was called.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading The Avenue was alive with people, and the army uniform predominated, although numerous congressmen hurried by, intent on dodging the mud holes which dotted the streets, so that they might reach the Capitol with fairly clean boots and trousers.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The Avenue was alive with people, and the army uniform predominated, although numerous congressmen hurried by, intent on dodging the mud holes which dotted the streets, so that they might reach the Capitol with fairly clean boots and trousers.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading Goddard stopped before the Kirkwood House to watch with much amusement the efforts of several negroes to drag a one-horse hack out of the mud into which it had sunk up to its hubs.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BANQUO'S GHOST Robert Goddard felt at peace with himself and the world as he strolled down Pennsylvania Avenue on his way to the Capitol the next morning.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading The Avenue was alive with people, and the army uniform predominated, although numerous congressmen hurried by, intent on dodging the mud holes which dotted the streets, so that they might reach the Capitol with fairly clean boots and trousers.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading BANQUO'S GHOST Robert Goddard felt at peace with himself and the world as he strolled down Pennsylvania Avenue on his way to the Capitol the next morning.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading BANQUO'S GHOST Robert Goddard felt at peace with himself and the world as he strolled down Pennsylvania Avenue on his way to the Capitol the next morning.
a line of approach
From this reading BANQUO'S GHOST Robert Goddard felt at peace with himself and the world as he strolled down Pennsylvania Avenue on his way to the Capitol the next morning.
BANQUO'S
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BANQUO'S GHOST Robert Goddard felt at peace with himself and the world as he strolled down Pennsylvania Avenue on his way to the Capitol the next morning.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Having been on many scouting parties under General Torbet, he was well acquainted with the Shenandoah Valley, that "Garden of Virginia," as it was called.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Goddard stopped before the Kirkwood House to watch with much amusement the efforts of several negroes to drag a one-horse hack out of the mud into which it had sunk up to its hubs.
plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading The Avenue was alive with people, and the army uniform predominated, although numerous congressmen hurried by, intent on dodging the mud holes which dotted the streets, so that they might reach the Capitol with fairly clean boots and trousers.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Avenue was alive with people, and the army uniform predominated, although numerous congressmen hurried by, intent on dodging the mud holes which dotted the streets, so that they might reach the Capitol with fairly clean boots and trousers.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Having been on many scouting parties under General Torbet, he was well acquainted with the Shenandoah Valley, that "Garden of Virginia," as it was called.
CapitolnounUS /ˈkæpɪtəl/
a building occupied by a state legislature
From this reading BANQUO'S GHOST Robert Goddard felt at peace with himself and the world as he strolled down Pennsylvania Avenue on his way to the Capitol the next morning.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading The Avenue was alive with people, and the army uniform predominated, although numerous congressmen hurried by, intent on dodging the mud holes which dotted the streets, so that they might reach the Capitol with fairly clean boots and trousers.
congressmennounUS /ˈkɑːŋɡrəsmɪn/
plural of “congressman” — a member of the United States House of Representatives
From this reading The Avenue was alive with people, and the army uniform predominated, although numerous congressmen hurried by, intent on dodging the mud holes which dotted the streets, so that they might reach the Capitol with fairly clean boots and trousers.
dodgingnounUS /ˈdɑːdʒɪŋ/
nonperformance of something distasteful (as by deceit or trickery) that you are supposed to do
From this reading The Avenue was alive with people, and the army uniform predominated, although numerous congressmen hurried by, intent on dodging the mud holes which dotted the streets, so that they might reach the Capitol with fairly clean boots and trousers.
dottedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːtəd/
having a pattern of dots
From this reading The Avenue was alive with people, and the army uniform predominated, although numerous congressmen hurried by, intent on dodging the mud holes which dotted the streets, so that they might reach the Capitol with fairly clean boots and trousers.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading BANQUO'S GHOST Robert Goddard felt at peace with himself and the world as he strolled down Pennsylvania Avenue on his way to the Capitol the next morning.
dragverbUS /dræɡ/
pull, as against a resistance
From this reading Goddard stopped before the Kirkwood House to watch with much amusement the efforts of several negroes to drag a one-horse hack out of the mud into which it had sunk up to its hubs.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Goddard stopped before the Kirkwood House to watch with much amusement the efforts of several negroes to drag a one-horse hack out of the mud into which it had sunk up to its hubs.
explainingverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading He had spent most of the night explaining to Secretary Stanton the lay of the land in and about Winchester.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading The Avenue was alive with people, and the army uniform predominated, although numerous congressmen hurried by, intent on dodging the mud holes which dotted the streets, so that they might reach the Capitol with fairly clean boots and trousers.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading BANQUO'S GHOST Robert Goddard felt at peace with himself and the world as he strolled down Pennsylvania Avenue on his way to the Capitol the next morning.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Having been on many scouting parties under General Torbet, he was well acquainted with the Shenandoah Valley, that "Garden of Virginia," as it was called.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Having been on many scouting parties under General Torbet, he was well acquainted with the Shenandoah Valley, that "Garden of Virginia," as it was called.
a mental representation of some haunting experience
From this reading BANQUO'S GHOST Robert Goddard felt at peace with himself and the world as he strolled down Pennsylvania Avenue on his way to the Capitol the next morning.
GoddardnounUS /ˈɡɑːdərd/
United States physicist who developed the first successful liquid-fueled rocket (1882-1945)
From this reading BANQUO'S GHOST Robert Goddard felt at peace with himself and the world as he strolled down Pennsylvania Avenue on his way to the Capitol the next morning.
hacknounUS /hæk/
one who works hard at boring tasks
From this reading Goddard stopped before the Kirkwood House to watch with much amusement the efforts of several negroes to drag a one-horse hack out of the mud into which it had sunk up to its hubs.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had spent most of the night explaining to Secretary Stanton the lay of the land in and about Winchester.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having been on many scouting parties under General Torbet, he was well acquainted with the Shenandoah Valley, that "Garden of Virginia," as it was called.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading BANQUO'S GHOST Robert Goddard felt at peace with himself and the world as he strolled down Pennsylvania Avenue on his way to the Capitol the next morning.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading BANQUO'S GHOST Robert Goddard felt at peace with himself and the world as he strolled down Pennsylvania Avenue on his way to the Capitol the next morning.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading BANQUO'S GHOST Robert Goddard felt at peace with himself and the world as he strolled down Pennsylvania Avenue on his way to the Capitol the next morning.
holesnounUS /hoʊlz/
plural of “hole” — an opening into or through something
From this reading The Avenue was alive with people, and the army uniform predominated, although numerous congressmen hurried by, intent on dodging the mud holes which dotted the streets, so that they might reach the Capitol with fairly clean boots and trousers.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Goddard stopped before the Kirkwood House to watch with much amusement the efforts of several negroes to drag a one-horse hack out of the mud into which it had sunk up to its hubs.
hubsnounUS /hʌbz/
plural of “hub” — the central part of a car wheel (or fan or propeller etc) through which the shaft or axle passes
From this reading Goddard stopped before the Kirkwood House to watch with much amusement the efforts of several negroes to drag a one-horse hack out of the mud into which it had sunk up to its hubs.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading The Avenue was alive with people, and the army uniform predominated, although numerous congressmen hurried by, intent on dodging the mud holes which dotted the streets, so that they might reach the Capitol with fairly clean boots and trousers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had spent most of the night explaining to Secretary Stanton the lay of the land in and about Winchester.
intentnounUS /ˌɪnˈtent/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The Avenue was alive with people, and the army uniform predominated, although numerous congressmen hurried by, intent on dodging the mud holes which dotted the streets, so that they might reach the Capitol with fairly clean boots and trousers.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Goddard stopped before the Kirkwood House to watch with much amusement the efforts of several negroes to drag a one-horse hack out of the mud into which it had sunk up to its hubs.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Having been on many scouting parties under General Torbet, he was well acquainted with the Shenandoah Valley, that "Garden of Virginia," as it was called.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Goddard stopped before the Kirkwood House to watch with much amusement the efforts of several negroes to drag a one-horse hack out of the mud into which it had sunk up to its hubs.
Kirkwood
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Goddard stopped before the Kirkwood House to watch with much amusement the efforts of several negroes to drag a one-horse hack out of the mud into which it had sunk up to its hubs.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading He had spent most of the night explaining to Secretary Stanton the lay of the land in and about Winchester.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He had spent most of the night explaining to Secretary Stanton the lay of the land in and about Winchester.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Having been on many scouting parties under General Torbet, he was well acquainted with the Shenandoah Valley, that "Garden of Virginia," as it was called.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The Avenue was alive with people, and the army uniform predominated, although numerous congressmen hurried by, intent on dodging the mud holes which dotted the streets, so that they might reach the Capitol with fairly clean boots and trousers.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading BANQUO'S GHOST Robert Goddard felt at peace with himself and the world as he strolled down Pennsylvania Avenue on his way to the Capitol the next morning.
used to form the superlative
From this reading He had spent most of the night explaining to Secretary Stanton the lay of the land in and about Winchester.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Goddard stopped before the Kirkwood House to watch with much amusement the efforts of several negroes to drag a one-horse hack out of the mud into which it had sunk up to its hubs.
water soaked soil; soft wet earth
From this reading The Avenue was alive with people, and the army uniform predominated, although numerous congressmen hurried by, intent on dodging the mud holes which dotted the streets, so that they might reach the Capitol with fairly clean boots and trousers.
negroesnounUS /ˈniːɡroʊz/
plural of “negro” — a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading Goddard stopped before the Kirkwood House to watch with much amusement the efforts of several negroes to drag a one-horse hack out of the mud into which it had sunk up to its hubs.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading BANQUO'S GHOST Robert Goddard felt at peace with himself and the world as he strolled down Pennsylvania Avenue on his way to the Capitol the next morning.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading He had spent most of the night explaining to Secretary Stanton the lay of the land in and about Winchester.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading The Avenue was alive with people, and the army uniform predominated, although numerous congressmen hurried by, intent on dodging the mud holes which dotted the streets, so that they might reach the Capitol with fairly clean boots and trousers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had spent most of the night explaining to Secretary Stanton the lay of the land in and about Winchester.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading BANQUO'S GHOST Robert Goddard felt at peace with himself and the world as he strolled down Pennsylvania Avenue on his way to the Capitol the next morning.
one-horseadjective
small and remote and insignificant
From this reading Goddard stopped before the Kirkwood House to watch with much amusement the efforts of several negroes to drag a one-horse hack out of the mud into which it had sunk up to its hubs.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Goddard stopped before the Kirkwood House to watch with much amusement the efforts of several negroes to drag a one-horse hack out of the mud into which it had sunk up to its hubs.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading Having been on many scouting parties under General Torbet, he was well acquainted with the Shenandoah Valley, that "Garden of Virginia," as it was called.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading BANQUO'S GHOST Robert Goddard felt at peace with himself and the world as he strolled down Pennsylvania Avenue on his way to the Capitol the next morning.
PennsylvanianounUS /ˌpensəlˈveɪnjə/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading BANQUO'S GHOST Robert Goddard felt at peace with himself and the world as he strolled down Pennsylvania Avenue on his way to the Capitol the next morning.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The Avenue was alive with people, and the army uniform predominated, although numerous congressmen hurried by, intent on dodging the mud holes which dotted the streets, so that they might reach the Capitol with fairly clean boots and trousers.
predominatedverbUS /prɪˈdɑːməneɪtɪd/
past form of “predominate” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
From this reading The Avenue was alive with people, and the army uniform predominated, although numerous congressmen hurried by, intent on dodging the mud holes which dotted the streets, so that they might reach the Capitol with fairly clean boots and trousers.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The Avenue was alive with people, and the army uniform predominated, although numerous congressmen hurried by, intent on dodging the mud holes which dotted the streets, so that they might reach the Capitol with fairly clean boots and trousers.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading BANQUO'S GHOST Robert Goddard felt at peace with himself and the world as he strolled down Pennsylvania Avenue on his way to the Capitol the next morning.
scoutingnounUS /ˈskaʊtɪŋ/
exploring in order to gain information
From this reading Having been on many scouting parties under General Torbet, he was well acquainted with the Shenandoah Valley, that "Garden of Virginia," as it was called.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading He had spent most of the night explaining to Secretary Stanton the lay of the land in and about Winchester.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Goddard stopped before the Kirkwood House to watch with much amusement the efforts of several negroes to drag a one-horse hack out of the mud into which it had sunk up to its hubs.
Shenandoah
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Having been on many scouting parties under General Torbet, he was well acquainted with the Shenandoah Valley, that "Garden of Virginia," as it was called.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The Avenue was alive with people, and the army uniform predominated, although numerous congressmen hurried by, intent on dodging the mud holes which dotted the streets, so that they might reach the Capitol with fairly clean boots and trousers.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading He had spent most of the night explaining to Secretary Stanton the lay of the land in and about Winchester.
StantonnounUS /ˈstæntən/
United States suffragist and feminist; called for reform of the practices that perpetuated sexual inequality (1815-1902)
From this reading He had spent most of the night explaining to Secretary Stanton the lay of the land in and about Winchester.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading Goddard stopped before the Kirkwood House to watch with much amusement the efforts of several negroes to drag a one-horse hack out of the mud into which it had sunk up to its hubs.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The Avenue was alive with people, and the army uniform predominated, although numerous congressmen hurried by, intent on dodging the mud holes which dotted the streets, so that they might reach the Capitol with fairly clean boots and trousers.
strolledverbUS /stroʊld/
past form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
From this reading BANQUO'S GHOST Robert Goddard felt at peace with himself and the world as he strolled down Pennsylvania Avenue on his way to the Capitol the next morning.
sunkadjectiveUS /sʌŋk/
doomed to extinction
From this reading Goddard stopped before the Kirkwood House to watch with much amusement the efforts of several negroes to drag a one-horse hack out of the mud into which it had sunk up to its hubs.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Having been on many scouting parties under General Torbet, he was well acquainted with the Shenandoah Valley, that "Garden of Virginia," as it was called.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BANQUO'S GHOST Robert Goddard felt at peace with himself and the world as he strolled down Pennsylvania Avenue on his way to the Capitol the next morning.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Avenue was alive with people, and the army uniform predominated, although numerous congressmen hurried by, intent on dodging the mud holes which dotted the streets, so that they might reach the Capitol with fairly clean boots and trousers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BANQUO'S GHOST Robert Goddard felt at peace with himself and the world as he strolled down Pennsylvania Avenue on his way to the Capitol the next morning.
Torbet
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Having been on many scouting parties under General Torbet, he was well acquainted with the Shenandoah Valley, that "Garden of Virginia," as it was called.
trousersnounUS /ˈtraʊzərz/
(usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately
From this reading The Avenue was alive with people, and the army uniform predominated, although numerous congressmen hurried by, intent on dodging the mud holes which dotted the streets, so that they might reach the Capitol with fairly clean boots and trousers.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Having been on many scouting parties under General Torbet, he was well acquainted with the Shenandoah Valley, that "Garden of Virginia," as it was called.
uniformadjectiveUS /ˈjuːnəfɔːrm/
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading The Avenue was alive with people, and the army uniform predominated, although numerous congressmen hurried by, intent on dodging the mud holes which dotted the streets, so that they might reach the Capitol with fairly clean boots and trousers.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Goddard stopped before the Kirkwood House to watch with much amusement the efforts of several negroes to drag a one-horse hack out of the mud into which it had sunk up to its hubs.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading Having been on many scouting parties under General Torbet, he was well acquainted with the Shenandoah Valley, that "Garden of Virginia," as it was called.
VirginianounUS /vərˈdʒɪnjə/
a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War
From this reading Having been on many scouting parties under General Torbet, he was well acquainted with the Shenandoah Valley, that "Garden of Virginia," as it was called.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Having been on many scouting parties under General Torbet, he was well acquainted with the Shenandoah Valley, that "Garden of Virginia," as it was called.
look attentively
From this reading Goddard stopped before the Kirkwood House to watch with much amusement the efforts of several negroes to drag a one-horse hack out of the mud into which it had sunk up to its hubs.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading BANQUO'S GHOST Robert Goddard felt at peace with himself and the world as he strolled down Pennsylvania Avenue on his way to the Capitol the next morning.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Having been on many scouting parties under General Torbet, he was well acquainted with the Shenandoah Valley, that "Garden of Virginia," as it was called.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The Avenue was alive with people, and the army uniform predominated, although numerous congressmen hurried by, intent on dodging the mud holes which dotted the streets, so that they might reach the Capitol with fairly clean boots and trousers.
WinchesternounUS /ˈwɪntʃestər/
a city in southern England; administrative center of Hampshire
From this reading He had spent most of the night explaining to Secretary Stanton the lay of the land in and about Winchester.
in the company of; together with
From this reading BANQUO'S GHOST Robert Goddard felt at peace with himself and the world as he strolled down Pennsylvania Avenue on his way to the Capitol the next morning.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading BANQUO'S GHOST Robert Goddard felt at peace with himself and the world as he strolled down Pennsylvania Avenue on his way to the Capitol the next morning.
