Chapter XXX · Chapter 30

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading THE TURNCOAT It was late in the sunlit afternoon when there rode into the head of the street of old St. Genevieve a weary and mud-stained horseman, who presently dismounted at the hitching rail in front of the little inn which he favored with his company.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading THE TURNCOAT It was late in the sunlit afternoon when there rode into the head of the street of old St. Genevieve a weary and mud-stained horseman, who presently dismounted at the hitching rail in front of the little inn which he favored with his company.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading THE TURNCOAT It was late in the sunlit afternoon when there rode into the head of the street of old St. Genevieve a weary and mud-stained horseman, who presently dismounted at the hitching rail in front of the little inn which he favored with his company.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading This traveler did not turn into the inn, did not pause, indeed, at any of the points of greater interest, but sought out the little cooper shop of Hector Fournier.

a garment of cloth or leather or plastic that is tied about the waist and worn to protect your clothing

From this reading That worthy greeted him, wiping his hands upon his leathern apron.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading He was a tall man who, as he turned down the street, walked with just the slightest trace of a limp.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE TURNCOAT It was late in the sunlit afternoon when there rode into the head of the street of old St. Genevieve a weary and mud-stained horseman, who presently dismounted at the hitching rail in front of the little inn which he favored with his company.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Eh, bien, then, it is Monsieur Dunwodee!

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading This traveler did not turn into the inn, did not pause, indeed, at any of the points of greater interest, but sought out the little cooper shop of Hector Fournier.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading THE TURNCOAT It was late in the sunlit afternoon when there rode into the head of the street of old St. Genevieve a weary and mud-stained horseman, who presently dismounted at the hitching rail in front of the little inn which he favored with his company.

United States industrialist who built the first American locomotive; founded Cooper Union in New York City to offer free courses in the arts and sciences (1791-1883)

From this reading This traveler did not turn into the inn, did not pause, indeed, at any of the points of greater interest, but sought out the little cooper shop of Hector Fournier.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading This traveler did not turn into the inn, did not pause, indeed, at any of the points of greater interest, but sought out the little cooper shop of Hector Fournier.

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From this reading THE TURNCOAT It was late in the sunlit afternoon when there rode into the head of the street of old St. Genevieve a weary and mud-stained horseman, who presently dismounted at the hitching rail in front of the little inn which he favored with his company.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading He was a tall man who, as he turned down the street, walked with just the slightest trace of a limp.

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From this reading "Eh, bien, then, it is Monsieur Dunwodee!

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Eh, bien, then, it is Monsieur Dunwodee!

preferred above all others and treated with partiality

From this reading THE TURNCOAT It was late in the sunlit afternoon when there rode into the head of the street of old St. Genevieve a weary and mud-stained horseman, who presently dismounted at the hitching rail in front of the little inn which he favored with his company.

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From this reading This traveler did not turn into the inn, did not pause, indeed, at any of the points of greater interest, but sought out the little cooper shop of Hector Fournier.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading THE TURNCOAT It was late in the sunlit afternoon when there rode into the head of the street of old St. Genevieve a weary and mud-stained horseman, who presently dismounted at the hitching rail in front of the little inn which he favored with his company.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE TURNCOAT It was late in the sunlit afternoon when there rode into the head of the street of old St. Genevieve a weary and mud-stained horseman, who presently dismounted at the hitching rail in front of the little inn which he favored with his company.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading This traveler did not turn into the inn, did not pause, indeed, at any of the points of greater interest, but sought out the little cooper shop of Hector Fournier.

past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone

From this reading That worthy greeted him, wiping his hands upon his leathern apron.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading That worthy greeted him, wiping his hands upon his leathern apron.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading THE TURNCOAT It was late in the sunlit afternoon when there rode into the head of the street of old St. Genevieve a weary and mud-stained horseman, who presently dismounted at the hitching rail in front of the little inn which he favored with his company.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading THE TURNCOAT It was late in the sunlit afternoon when there rode into the head of the street of old St. Genevieve a weary and mud-stained horseman, who presently dismounted at the hitching rail in front of the little inn which he favored with his company.

(Greek mythology) a mythical Trojan who was killed by Achilles during the Trojan War

From this reading This traveler did not turn into the inn, did not pause, indeed, at any of the points of greater interest, but sought out the little cooper shop of Hector Fournier.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading That worthy greeted him, wiping his hands upon his leathern apron.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading THE TURNCOAT It was late in the sunlit afternoon when there rode into the head of the street of old St. Genevieve a weary and mud-stained horseman, who presently dismounted at the hitching rail in front of the little inn which he favored with his company.

-ing form of “hitch” — to hook or entangle

From this reading THE TURNCOAT It was late in the sunlit afternoon when there rode into the head of the street of old St. Genevieve a weary and mud-stained horseman, who presently dismounted at the hitching rail in front of the little inn which he favored with his company.

a man skilled in equitation

From this reading THE TURNCOAT It was late in the sunlit afternoon when there rode into the head of the street of old St. Genevieve a weary and mud-stained horseman, who presently dismounted at the hitching rail in front of the little inn which he favored with his company.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading THE TURNCOAT It was late in the sunlit afternoon when there rode into the head of the street of old St. Genevieve a weary and mud-stained horseman, who presently dismounted at the hitching rail in front of the little inn which he favored with his company.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading This traveler did not turn into the inn, did not pause, indeed, at any of the points of greater interest, but sought out the little cooper shop of Hector Fournier.

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading THE TURNCOAT It was late in the sunlit afternoon when there rode into the head of the street of old St. Genevieve a weary and mud-stained horseman, who presently dismounted at the hitching rail in front of the little inn which he favored with his company.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading This traveler did not turn into the inn, did not pause, indeed, at any of the points of greater interest, but sought out the little cooper shop of Hector Fournier.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading THE TURNCOAT It was late in the sunlit afternoon when there rode into the head of the street of old St. Genevieve a weary and mud-stained horseman, who presently dismounted at the hitching rail in front of the little inn which he favored with his company.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "Eh, bien, then, it is Monsieur Dunwodee!

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE TURNCOAT It was late in the sunlit afternoon when there rode into the head of the street of old St. Genevieve a weary and mud-stained horseman, who presently dismounted at the hitching rail in front of the little inn which he favored with his company.

and nothing more

From this reading He was a tall man who, as he turned down the street, walked with just the slightest trace of a limp.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading THE TURNCOAT It was late in the sunlit afternoon when there rode into the head of the street of old St. Genevieve a weary and mud-stained horseman, who presently dismounted at the hitching rail in front of the little inn which he favored with his company.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading That worthy greeted him, wiping his hands upon his leathern apron.

walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury

From this reading He was a tall man who, as he turned down the street, walked with just the slightest trace of a limp.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading THE TURNCOAT It was late in the sunlit afternoon when there rode into the head of the street of old St. Genevieve a weary and mud-stained horseman, who presently dismounted at the hitching rail in front of the little inn which he favored with his company.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading He was a tall man who, as he turned down the street, walked with just the slightest trace of a limp.

used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”

From this reading "Eh, bien, then, it is Monsieur Dunwodee!

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE TURNCOAT It was late in the sunlit afternoon when there rode into the head of the street of old St. Genevieve a weary and mud-stained horseman, who presently dismounted at the hitching rail in front of the little inn which he favored with his company.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading This traveler did not turn into the inn, did not pause, indeed, at any of the points of greater interest, but sought out the little cooper shop of Hector Fournier.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE TURNCOAT It was late in the sunlit afternoon when there rode into the head of the street of old St. Genevieve a weary and mud-stained horseman, who presently dismounted at the hitching rail in front of the little inn which he favored with his company.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading THE TURNCOAT It was late in the sunlit afternoon when there rode into the head of the street of old St. Genevieve a weary and mud-stained horseman, who presently dismounted at the hitching rail in front of the little inn which he favored with his company.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading This traveler did not turn into the inn, did not pause, indeed, at any of the points of greater interest, but sought out the little cooper shop of Hector Fournier.

a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something

From this reading This traveler did not turn into the inn, did not pause, indeed, at any of the points of greater interest, but sought out the little cooper shop of Hector Fournier.

plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading This traveler did not turn into the inn, did not pause, indeed, at any of the points of greater interest, but sought out the little cooper shop of Hector Fournier.

in the near future

From this reading THE TURNCOAT It was late in the sunlit afternoon when there rode into the head of the street of old St. Genevieve a weary and mud-stained horseman, who presently dismounted at the hitching rail in front of the little inn which he favored with his company.

a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports

From this reading THE TURNCOAT It was late in the sunlit afternoon when there rode into the head of the street of old St. Genevieve a weary and mud-stained horseman, who presently dismounted at the hitching rail in front of the little inn which he favored with his company.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading THE TURNCOAT It was late in the sunlit afternoon when there rode into the head of the street of old St. Genevieve a weary and mud-stained horseman, who presently dismounted at the hitching rail in front of the little inn which he favored with his company.

do one's shopping

From this reading This traveler did not turn into the inn, did not pause, indeed, at any of the points of greater interest, but sought out the little cooper shop of Hector Fournier.

superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some

From this reading He was a tall man who, as he turned down the street, walked with just the slightest trace of a limp.

that is looked for

From this reading This traveler did not turn into the inn, did not pause, indeed, at any of the points of greater interest, but sought out the little cooper shop of Hector Fournier.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE TURNCOAT It was late in the sunlit afternoon when there rode into the head of the street of old St. Genevieve a weary and mud-stained horseman, who presently dismounted at the hitching rail in front of the little inn which he favored with his company.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading THE TURNCOAT It was late in the sunlit afternoon when there rode into the head of the street of old St. Genevieve a weary and mud-stained horseman, who presently dismounted at the hitching rail in front of the little inn which he favored with his company.

lighted by sunlight

From this reading THE TURNCOAT It was late in the sunlit afternoon when there rode into the head of the street of old St. Genevieve a weary and mud-stained horseman, who presently dismounted at the hitching rail in front of the little inn which he favored with his company.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading He was a tall man who, as he turned down the street, walked with just the slightest trace of a limp.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That worthy greeted him, wiping his hands upon his leathern apron.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE TURNCOAT It was late in the sunlit afternoon when there rode into the head of the street of old St. Genevieve a weary and mud-stained horseman, who presently dismounted at the hitching rail in front of the little inn which he favored with his company.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading "Eh, bien, then, it is Monsieur Dunwodee!

in or at that place or location

From this reading THE TURNCOAT It was late in the sunlit afternoon when there rode into the head of the street of old St. Genevieve a weary and mud-stained horseman, who presently dismounted at the hitching rail in front of the little inn which he favored with his company.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This traveler did not turn into the inn, did not pause, indeed, at any of the points of greater interest, but sought out the little cooper shop of Hector Fournier.

a just detectable amount

From this reading He was a tall man who, as he turned down the street, walked with just the slightest trace of a limp.

a person who changes location

From this reading This traveler did not turn into the inn, did not pause, indeed, at any of the points of greater interest, but sought out the little cooper shop of Hector Fournier.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading This traveler did not turn into the inn, did not pause, indeed, at any of the points of greater interest, but sought out the little cooper shop of Hector Fournier.

a disloyal person who betrays or deserts his cause or religion or political party or friend etc.

From this reading THE TURNCOAT It was late in the sunlit afternoon when there rode into the head of the street of old St. Genevieve a weary and mud-stained horseman, who presently dismounted at the hitching rail in front of the little inn which he favored with his company.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading He was a tall man who, as he turned down the street, walked with just the slightest trace of a limp.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading That worthy greeted him, wiping his hands upon his leathern apron.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading He was a tall man who, as he turned down the street, walked with just the slightest trace of a limp.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading THE TURNCOAT It was late in the sunlit afternoon when there rode into the head of the street of old St. Genevieve a weary and mud-stained horseman, who presently dismounted at the hitching rail in front of the little inn which he favored with his company.

exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

From this reading THE TURNCOAT It was late in the sunlit afternoon when there rode into the head of the street of old St. Genevieve a weary and mud-stained horseman, who presently dismounted at the hitching rail in front of the little inn which he favored with his company.

at the time that

From this reading THE TURNCOAT It was late in the sunlit afternoon when there rode into the head of the street of old St. Genevieve a weary and mud-stained horseman, who presently dismounted at the hitching rail in front of the little inn which he favored with his company.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading THE TURNCOAT It was late in the sunlit afternoon when there rode into the head of the street of old St. Genevieve a weary and mud-stained horseman, who presently dismounted at the hitching rail in front of the little inn which he favored with his company.

which person or people

From this reading THE TURNCOAT It was late in the sunlit afternoon when there rode into the head of the street of old St. Genevieve a weary and mud-stained horseman, who presently dismounted at the hitching rail in front of the little inn which he favored with his company.

-ing form of “wipe” — rub with a circular motion

From this reading That worthy greeted him, wiping his hands upon his leathern apron.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE TURNCOAT It was late in the sunlit afternoon when there rode into the head of the street of old St. Genevieve a weary and mud-stained horseman, who presently dismounted at the hitching rail in front of the little inn which he favored with his company.

Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.

From this reading That worthy greeted him, wiping his hands upon his leathern apron.