used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I was allowed to sleep late in the morning,--a privilege for which I was grateful.
having companions or an escort
From this reading Accompanied only by Fido, and carrying a walking-stick of stout hickory, I explored the hills and valleys which stretched for miles in every direction.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading Often I would accompany the master on his tours of inspection, riding a dapple-gray gelding which was placed at my disposal, and which was exceedingly well behaved, as became an animal of his good breeding.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Oftentimes I was gone all day, and the good people whom I had begun almost to love were very indulgent to me, never complaining when I was late to a meal, or when my roving spirit kept me out till after nightfall.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Oftentimes I was gone all day, and the good people whom I had begun almost to love were very indulgent to me, never complaining when I was late to a meal, or when my roving spirit kept me out till after nightfall.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading I was allowed to sleep late in the morning,--a privilege for which I was grateful.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Oftentimes I was gone all day, and the good people whom I had begun almost to love were very indulgent to me, never complaining when I was late to a meal, or when my roving spirit kept me out till after nightfall.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Often I would accompany the master on his tours of inspection, riding a dapple-gray gelding which was placed at my disposal, and which was exceedingly well behaved, as became an animal of his good breeding.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Often I would accompany the master on his tours of inspection, riding a dapple-gray gelding which was placed at my disposal, and which was exceedingly well behaved, as became an animal of his good breeding.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Often I would accompany the master on his tours of inspection, riding a dapple-gray gelding which was placed at my disposal, and which was exceedingly well behaved, as became an animal of his good breeding.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Often I would accompany the master on his tours of inspection, riding a dapple-gray gelding which was placed at my disposal, and which was exceedingly well behaved, as became an animal of his good breeding.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Often I would accompany the master on his tours of inspection, riding a dapple-gray gelding which was placed at my disposal, and which was exceedingly well behaved, as became an animal of his good breeding.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Often I would accompany the master on his tours of inspection, riding a dapple-gray gelding which was placed at my disposal, and which was exceedingly well behaved, as became an animal of his good breeding.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Oftentimes I was gone all day, and the good people whom I had begun almost to love were very indulgent to me, never complaining when I was late to a meal, or when my roving spirit kept me out till after nightfall.
behavedverbUS /bɪˈheɪvd/
past form of “behave” — behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
From this reading Often I would accompany the master on his tours of inspection, riding a dapple-gray gelding which was placed at my disposal, and which was exceedingly well behaved, as became an animal of his good breeding.
breedingnounUS /ˈbriːdɪŋ/
elegance by virtue of fineness of manner and expression
From this reading Often I would accompany the master on his tours of inspection, riding a dapple-gray gelding which was placed at my disposal, and which was exceedingly well behaved, as became an animal of his good breeding.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Accompanied only by Fido, and carrying a walking-stick of stout hickory, I explored the hills and valleys which stretched for miles in every direction.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Accompanied only by Fido, and carrying a walking-stick of stout hickory, I explored the hills and valleys which stretched for miles in every direction.
complainingadjectiveUS /kəmˈpleɪnɪŋ/
expressing pain or dissatisfaction of resentment
From this reading Oftentimes I was gone all day, and the good people whom I had begun almost to love were very indulgent to me, never complaining when I was late to a meal, or when my roving spirit kept me out till after nightfall.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading Then solitary walks became part of my daily routine.
dapple-graynoun
grey with a mottled pattern of darker grey markings
From this reading Often I would accompany the master on his tours of inspection, riding a dapple-gray gelding which was placed at my disposal, and which was exceedingly well behaved, as became an animal of his good breeding.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Oftentimes I was gone all day, and the good people whom I had begun almost to love were very indulgent to me, never complaining when I was late to a meal, or when my roving spirit kept me out till after nightfall.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Accompanied only by Fido, and carrying a walking-stick of stout hickory, I explored the hills and valleys which stretched for miles in every direction.
disposalnounUS /dɪˈspoʊzəl/
the power to use something or someone
From this reading Often I would accompany the master on his tours of inspection, riding a dapple-gray gelding which was placed at my disposal, and which was exceedingly well behaved, as became an animal of his good breeding.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Accompanied only by Fido, and carrying a walking-stick of stout hickory, I explored the hills and valleys which stretched for miles in every direction.
to an extreme degree
From this reading Often I would accompany the master on his tours of inspection, riding a dapple-gray gelding which was placed at my disposal, and which was exceedingly well behaved, as became an animal of his good breeding.
exploredverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrd/
past form of “explore” — inquire into
From this reading Accompanied only by Fido, and carrying a walking-stick of stout hickory, I explored the hills and valleys which stretched for miles in every direction.
Fido
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Accompanied only by Fido, and carrying a walking-stick of stout hickory, I explored the hills and valleys which stretched for miles in every direction.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I was allowed to sleep late in the morning,--a privilege for which I was grateful.
geldingnoun
castrated male horse
From this reading Often I would accompany the master on his tours of inspection, riding a dapple-gray gelding which was placed at my disposal, and which was exceedingly well behaved, as became an animal of his good breeding.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Oftentimes I was gone all day, and the good people whom I had begun almost to love were very indulgent to me, never complaining when I was late to a meal, or when my roving spirit kept me out till after nightfall.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Often I would accompany the master on his tours of inspection, riding a dapple-gray gelding which was placed at my disposal, and which was exceedingly well behaved, as became an animal of his good breeding.
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading I was allowed to sleep late in the morning,--a privilege for which I was grateful.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Oftentimes I was gone all day, and the good people whom I had begun almost to love were very indulgent to me, never complaining when I was late to a meal, or when my roving spirit kept me out till after nightfall.
hickorynounUS /ˈhɪkəri/
valuable tough heavy hardwood from various hickory trees
From this reading Accompanied only by Fido, and carrying a walking-stick of stout hickory, I explored the hills and valleys which stretched for miles in every direction.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Accompanied only by Fido, and carrying a walking-stick of stout hickory, I explored the hills and valleys which stretched for miles in every direction.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Often I would accompany the master on his tours of inspection, riding a dapple-gray gelding which was placed at my disposal, and which was exceedingly well behaved, as became an animal of his good breeding.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was allowed to sleep late in the morning,--a privilege for which I was grateful.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I was allowed to sleep late in the morning,--a privilege for which I was grateful.
indulgentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒənt/
characterized by or given to yielding to the wishes of someone
From this reading Oftentimes I was gone all day, and the good people whom I had begun almost to love were very indulgent to me, never complaining when I was late to a meal, or when my roving spirit kept me out till after nightfall.
inspectionnounUS /ˌɪnˈspekʃən/
a formal or official examination
From this reading Often I would accompany the master on his tours of inspection, riding a dapple-gray gelding which was placed at my disposal, and which was exceedingly well behaved, as became an animal of his good breeding.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Oftentimes I was gone all day, and the good people whom I had begun almost to love were very indulgent to me, never complaining when I was late to a meal, or when my roving spirit kept me out till after nightfall.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading I was allowed to sleep late in the morning,--a privilege for which I was grateful.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Oftentimes I was gone all day, and the good people whom I had begun almost to love were very indulgent to me, never complaining when I was late to a meal, or when my roving spirit kept me out till after nightfall.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Often I would accompany the master on his tours of inspection, riding a dapple-gray gelding which was placed at my disposal, and which was exceedingly well behaved, as became an animal of his good breeding.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Oftentimes I was gone all day, and the good people whom I had begun almost to love were very indulgent to me, never complaining when I was late to a meal, or when my roving spirit kept me out till after nightfall.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading Oftentimes I was gone all day, and the good people whom I had begun almost to love were very indulgent to me, never complaining when I was late to a meal, or when my roving spirit kept me out till after nightfall.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Accompanied only by Fido, and carrying a walking-stick of stout hickory, I explored the hills and valleys which stretched for miles in every direction.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading I was allowed to sleep late in the morning,--a privilege for which I was grateful.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Often I would accompany the master on his tours of inspection, riding a dapple-gray gelding which was placed at my disposal, and which was exceedingly well behaved, as became an animal of his good breeding.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Oftentimes I was gone all day, and the good people whom I had begun almost to love were very indulgent to me, never complaining when I was late to a meal, or when my roving spirit kept me out till after nightfall.
nightfallnounUS /ˈnaɪtfɔːl/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading Oftentimes I was gone all day, and the good people whom I had begun almost to love were very indulgent to me, never complaining when I was late to a meal, or when my roving spirit kept me out till after nightfall.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Often I would accompany the master on his tours of inspection, riding a dapple-gray gelding which was placed at my disposal, and which was exceedingly well behaved, as became an animal of his good breeding.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Often I would accompany the master on his tours of inspection, riding a dapple-gray gelding which was placed at my disposal, and which was exceedingly well behaved, as became an animal of his good breeding.
OftentimesadverbUS /ˈɔːfəntaɪmz/
many times at short intervals
From this reading Oftentimes I was gone all day, and the good people whom I had begun almost to love were very indulgent to me, never complaining when I was late to a meal, or when my roving spirit kept me out till after nightfall.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Often I would accompany the master on his tours of inspection, riding a dapple-gray gelding which was placed at my disposal, and which was exceedingly well behaved, as became an animal of his good breeding.
and nothing more
From this reading Accompanied only by Fido, and carrying a walking-stick of stout hickory, I explored the hills and valleys which stretched for miles in every direction.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Oftentimes I was gone all day, and the good people whom I had begun almost to love were very indulgent to me, never complaining when I was late to a meal, or when my roving spirit kept me out till after nightfall.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Oftentimes I was gone all day, and the good people whom I had begun almost to love were very indulgent to me, never complaining when I was late to a meal, or when my roving spirit kept me out till after nightfall.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Then solitary walks became part of my daily routine.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Oftentimes I was gone all day, and the good people whom I had begun almost to love were very indulgent to me, never complaining when I was late to a meal, or when my roving spirit kept me out till after nightfall.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Often I would accompany the master on his tours of inspection, riding a dapple-gray gelding which was placed at my disposal, and which was exceedingly well behaved, as became an animal of his good breeding.
privilegenounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒ/
a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading I was allowed to sleep late in the morning,--a privilege for which I was grateful.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading Often I would accompany the master on his tours of inspection, riding a dapple-gray gelding which was placed at my disposal, and which was exceedingly well behaved, as became an animal of his good breeding.
routinenounUS /ruːˈtiːn/
an unvarying or habitual method or procedure
From this reading Then solitary walks became part of my daily routine.
rovingnounUS /ˈroʊvɪŋ/
travelling about without any clear destination
From this reading Oftentimes I was gone all day, and the good people whom I had begun almost to love were very indulgent to me, never complaining when I was late to a meal, or when my roving spirit kept me out till after nightfall.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading I was allowed to sleep late in the morning,--a privilege for which I was grateful.
characterized by or preferring solitude
From this reading Then solitary walks became part of my daily routine.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Oftentimes I was gone all day, and the good people whom I had begun almost to love were very indulgent to me, never complaining when I was late to a meal, or when my roving spirit kept me out till after nightfall.
dependable
From this reading Accompanied only by Fido, and carrying a walking-stick of stout hickory, I explored the hills and valleys which stretched for miles in every direction.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading Accompanied only by Fido, and carrying a walking-stick of stout hickory, I explored the hills and valleys which stretched for miles in every direction.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I was allowed to sleep late in the morning,--a privilege for which I was grateful.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then solitary walks became part of my daily routine.
up to a particular time
From this reading Oftentimes I was gone all day, and the good people whom I had begun almost to love were very indulgent to me, never complaining when I was late to a meal, or when my roving spirit kept me out till after nightfall.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I was allowed to sleep late in the morning,--a privilege for which I was grateful.
toursnounUS /tʊrz/
an industrial city in western France on the Loire River
From this reading Often I would accompany the master on his tours of inspection, riding a dapple-gray gelding which was placed at my disposal, and which was exceedingly well behaved, as became an animal of his good breeding.
valleysnounUS /ˈvæliz/
plural of “valley” — a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading Accompanied only by Fido, and carrying a walking-stick of stout hickory, I explored the hills and valleys which stretched for miles in every direction.
precisely as stated
From this reading Oftentimes I was gone all day, and the good people whom I had begun almost to love were very indulgent to me, never complaining when I was late to a meal, or when my roving spirit kept me out till after nightfall.
walking-stick
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Accompanied only by Fido, and carrying a walking-stick of stout hickory, I explored the hills and valleys which stretched for miles in every direction.
walksnounUS /wɔːks/
plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Then solitary walks became part of my daily routine.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was allowed to sleep late in the morning,--a privilege for which I was grateful.
(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 Often I would accompany the master on his tours of inspection, riding a dapple-gray gelding which was placed at my disposal, and which was exceedingly well behaved, as became an animal of his good breeding.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Oftentimes I was gone all day, and the good people whom I had begun almost to love were very indulgent to me, never complaining when I was late to a meal, or when my roving spirit kept me out till after nightfall.
at the time that
From this reading Oftentimes I was gone all day, and the good people whom I had begun almost to love were very indulgent to me, never complaining when I was late to a meal, or when my roving spirit kept me out till after nightfall.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I was allowed to sleep late in the morning,--a privilege for which I was grateful.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Oftentimes I was gone all day, and the good people whom I had begun almost to love were very indulgent to me, never complaining when I was late to a meal, or when my roving spirit kept me out till after nightfall.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Often I would accompany the master on his tours of inspection, riding a dapple-gray gelding which was placed at my disposal, and which was exceedingly well behaved, as became an animal of his good breeding.
