used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CONCERNING MAN AND HIS DWELLING-PLACE When my friend Smith's drag comes round to his door, as he and I are standing on the steps ready to go out for a drive, how cheerful and frisky the horses look!
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading They were, in fact, about to begin their day's work, and they knew they were; yet how buoyant and willing they looked!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CONCERNING MAN AND HIS DWELLING-PLACE When my friend Smith's drag comes round to his door, as he and I are standing on the steps ready to go out for a drive, how cheerful and frisky the horses look!
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading There was not the faintest appearance of any disposition to shrink from their task, as if it were a hard and painful one.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading There was not the faintest appearance of any disposition to shrink from their task, as if it were a hard and painful one.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading CONCERNING MAN AND HIS DWELLING-PLACE When my friend Smith's drag comes round to his door, as he and I are standing on the steps ready to go out for a drive, how cheerful and frisky the horses look!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading CONCERNING MAN AND HIS DWELLING-PLACE When my friend Smith's drag comes round to his door, as he and I are standing on the steps ready to go out for a drive, how cheerful and frisky the horses look!
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading They were, in fact, about to begin their day's work, and they knew they were; yet how buoyant and willing they looked!
buoyantadjectiveUS /ˈbɔɪənt/
tending to float on a liquid or rise in air or gas
From this reading They were, in fact, about to begin their day's work, and they knew they were; yet how buoyant and willing they looked!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I think I see them, as I saw them yesterday, coming round from the stable-yard, with their glossy coats and the silver of their harness glancing in the May sunshine, the May sunshine mellowed somewhat by the green reflection of two great leafy trees.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading CONCERNING MAN AND HIS DWELLING-PLACE When my friend Smith's drag comes round to his door, as he and I are standing on the steps ready to go out for a drive, how cheerful and frisky the horses look!
coatsnounUS /koʊts/
plural of “coat” — an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading I think I see them, as I saw them yesterday, coming round from the stable-yard, with their glossy coats and the silver of their harness glancing in the May sunshine, the May sunshine mellowed somewhat by the green reflection of two great leafy trees.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading CONCERNING MAN AND HIS DWELLING-PLACE When my friend Smith's drag comes round to his door, as he and I are standing on the steps ready to go out for a drive, how cheerful and frisky the horses look!
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading I think I see them, as I saw them yesterday, coming round from the stable-yard, with their glossy coats and the silver of their harness glancing in the May sunshine, the May sunshine mellowed somewhat by the green reflection of two great leafy trees.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading CONCERNING MAN AND HIS DWELLING-PLACE When my friend Smith's drag comes round to his door, as he and I are standing on the steps ready to go out for a drive, how cheerful and frisky the horses look!
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading They were, in fact, about to begin their day's work, and they knew they were; yet how buoyant and willing they looked!
your usual mood
From this reading There was not the faintest appearance of any disposition to shrink from their task, as if it were a hard and painful one.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading CONCERNING MAN AND HIS DWELLING-PLACE When my friend Smith's drag comes round to his door, as he and I are standing on the steps ready to go out for a drive, how cheerful and frisky the horses look!
dragverbUS /dræɡ/
pull, as against a resistance
From this reading CONCERNING MAN AND HIS DWELLING-PLACE When my friend Smith's drag comes round to his door, as he and I are standing on the steps ready to go out for a drive, how cheerful and frisky the horses look!
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading CONCERNING MAN AND HIS DWELLING-PLACE When my friend Smith's drag comes round to his door, as he and I are standing on the steps ready to go out for a drive, how cheerful and frisky the horses look!
DWELLING-PLACE
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From this reading CONCERNING MAN AND HIS DWELLING-PLACE When my friend Smith's drag comes round to his door, as he and I are standing on the steps ready to go out for a drive, how cheerful and frisky the horses look!
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading They were, in fact, about to begin their day's work, and they knew they were; yet how buoyant and willing they looked!
faintestadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪntəst/
superlative of “faint” — deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading There was not the faintest appearance of any disposition to shrink from their task, as if it were a hard and painful one.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading CONCERNING MAN AND HIS DWELLING-PLACE When my friend Smith's drag comes round to his door, as he and I are standing on the steps ready to go out for a drive, how cheerful and frisky the horses look!
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading CONCERNING MAN AND HIS DWELLING-PLACE When my friend Smith's drag comes round to his door, as he and I are standing on the steps ready to go out for a drive, how cheerful and frisky the horses look!
friskyadjectiveUS /ˈfrɪski/
playful like a lively kitten
From this reading CONCERNING MAN AND HIS DWELLING-PLACE When my friend Smith's drag comes round to his door, as he and I are standing on the steps ready to go out for a drive, how cheerful and frisky the horses look!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I think I see them, as I saw them yesterday, coming round from the stable-yard, with their glossy coats and the silver of their harness glancing in the May sunshine, the May sunshine mellowed somewhat by the green reflection of two great leafy trees.
-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading I think I see them, as I saw them yesterday, coming round from the stable-yard, with their glossy coats and the silver of their harness glancing in the May sunshine, the May sunshine mellowed somewhat by the green reflection of two great leafy trees.
glossyadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɔːsi/
based on pretense; deceptively pleasing
From this reading I think I see them, as I saw them yesterday, coming round from the stable-yard, with their glossy coats and the silver of their harness glancing in the May sunshine, the May sunshine mellowed somewhat by the green reflection of two great leafy trees.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading CONCERNING MAN AND HIS DWELLING-PLACE When my friend Smith's drag comes round to his door, as he and I are standing on the steps ready to go out for a drive, how cheerful and frisky the horses look!
the act of departing
From this reading They were going out for a journey of twenty miles.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading I think I see them, as I saw them yesterday, coming round from the stable-yard, with their glossy coats and the silver of their harness glancing in the May sunshine, the May sunshine mellowed somewhat by the green reflection of two great leafy trees.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading I think I see them, as I saw them yesterday, coming round from the stable-yard, with their glossy coats and the silver of their harness glancing in the May sunshine, the May sunshine mellowed somewhat by the green reflection of two great leafy trees.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading There was not the faintest appearance of any disposition to shrink from their task, as if it were a hard and painful one.
harnessverbUS /ˈhɑːrnəs/
put a harness
From this reading I think I see them, as I saw them yesterday, coming round from the stable-yard, with their glossy coats and the silver of their harness glancing in the May sunshine, the May sunshine mellowed somewhat by the green reflection of two great leafy trees.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading CONCERNING MAN AND HIS DWELLING-PLACE When my friend Smith's drag comes round to his door, as he and I are standing on the steps ready to go out for a drive, how cheerful and frisky the horses look!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading CONCERNING MAN AND HIS DWELLING-PLACE When my friend Smith's drag comes round to his door, as he and I are standing on the steps ready to go out for a drive, how cheerful and frisky the horses look!
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading CONCERNING MAN AND HIS DWELLING-PLACE When my friend Smith's drag comes round to his door, as he and I are standing on the steps ready to go out for a drive, how cheerful and frisky the horses look!
how
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From this reading CONCERNING MAN AND HIS DWELLING-PLACE When my friend Smith's drag comes round to his door, as he and I are standing on the steps ready to go out for a drive, how cheerful and frisky the horses look!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading CONCERNING MAN AND HIS DWELLING-PLACE When my friend Smith's drag comes round to his door, as he and I are standing on the steps ready to go out for a drive, how cheerful and frisky the horses look!
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading There was not the faintest appearance of any disposition to shrink from their task, as if it were a hard and painful one.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I think I see them, as I saw them yesterday, coming round from the stable-yard, with their glossy coats and the silver of their harness glancing in the May sunshine, the May sunshine mellowed somewhat by the green reflection of two great leafy trees.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There was not the faintest appearance of any disposition to shrink from their task, as if it were a hard and painful one.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading They were going out for a journey of twenty miles.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading They were, in fact, about to begin their day's work, and they knew they were; yet how buoyant and willing they looked!
leafyadjectiveUS /ˈliːfi/
having or covered with leaves
From this reading I think I see them, as I saw them yesterday, coming round from the stable-yard, with their glossy coats and the silver of their harness glancing in the May sunshine, the May sunshine mellowed somewhat by the green reflection of two great leafy trees.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading CONCERNING MAN AND HIS DWELLING-PLACE When my friend Smith's drag comes round to his door, as he and I are standing on the steps ready to go out for a drive, how cheerful and frisky the horses look!
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading They were, in fact, about to begin their day's work, and they knew they were; yet how buoyant and willing they looked!
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading CONCERNING MAN AND HIS DWELLING-PLACE When my friend Smith's drag comes round to his door, as he and I are standing on the steps ready to go out for a drive, how cheerful and frisky the horses look!
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading I think I see them, as I saw them yesterday, coming round from the stable-yard, with their glossy coats and the silver of their harness glancing in the May sunshine, the May sunshine mellowed somewhat by the green reflection of two great leafy trees.
mellowedadjectiveUS /ˈmeloʊd/
having a full and pleasing flavor through proper aging
From this reading I think I see them, as I saw them yesterday, coming round from the stable-yard, with their glossy coats and the silver of their harness glancing in the May sunshine, the May sunshine mellowed somewhat by the green reflection of two great leafy trees.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading They were going out for a journey of twenty miles.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading CONCERNING MAN AND HIS DWELLING-PLACE When my friend Smith's drag comes round to his door, as he and I are standing on the steps ready to go out for a drive, how cheerful and frisky the horses look!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There was not the faintest appearance of any disposition to shrink from their task, as if it were a hard and painful one.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I think I see them, as I saw them yesterday, coming round from the stable-yard, with their glossy coats and the silver of their harness glancing in the May sunshine, the May sunshine mellowed somewhat by the green reflection of two great leafy trees.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading CONCERNING MAN AND HIS DWELLING-PLACE When my friend Smith's drag comes round to his door, as he and I are standing on the steps ready to go out for a drive, how cheerful and frisky the horses look!
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There was not the faintest appearance of any disposition to shrink from their task, as if it were a hard and painful one.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading CONCERNING MAN AND HIS DWELLING-PLACE When my friend Smith's drag comes round to his door, as he and I are standing on the steps ready to go out for a drive, how cheerful and frisky the horses look!
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading There was not the faintest appearance of any disposition to shrink from their task, as if it were a hard and painful one.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading CONCERNING MAN AND HIS DWELLING-PLACE When my friend Smith's drag comes round to his door, as he and I are standing on the steps ready to go out for a drive, how cheerful and frisky the horses look!
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading I think I see them, as I saw them yesterday, coming round from the stable-yard, with their glossy coats and the silver of their harness glancing in the May sunshine, the May sunshine mellowed somewhat by the green reflection of two great leafy trees.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading CONCERNING MAN AND HIS DWELLING-PLACE When my friend Smith's drag comes round to his door, as he and I are standing on the steps ready to go out for a drive, how cheerful and frisky the horses look!
cut with a saw
From this reading I think I see them, as I saw them yesterday, coming round from the stable-yard, with their glossy coats and the silver of their harness glancing in the May sunshine, the May sunshine mellowed somewhat by the green reflection of two great leafy trees.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I think I see them, as I saw them yesterday, coming round from the stable-yard, with their glossy coats and the silver of their harness glancing in the May sunshine, the May sunshine mellowed somewhat by the green reflection of two great leafy trees.
shrinkverbUS /ʃrɪŋk/
wither, as with a loss of moisture
From this reading There was not the faintest appearance of any disposition to shrink from their task, as if it were a hard and painful one.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading I think I see them, as I saw them yesterday, coming round from the stable-yard, with their glossy coats and the silver of their harness glancing in the May sunshine, the May sunshine mellowed somewhat by the green reflection of two great leafy trees.
Smith'snounUS /smɪθs/
possessive form of “smith” — Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading CONCERNING MAN AND HIS DWELLING-PLACE When my friend Smith's drag comes round to his door, as he and I are standing on the steps ready to go out for a drive, how cheerful and frisky the horses look!
to a small degree or extent
From this reading I think I see them, as I saw them yesterday, coming round from the stable-yard, with their glossy coats and the silver of their harness glancing in the May sunshine, the May sunshine mellowed somewhat by the green reflection of two great leafy trees.
stable-yard
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From this reading I think I see them, as I saw them yesterday, coming round from the stable-yard, with their glossy coats and the silver of their harness glancing in the May sunshine, the May sunshine mellowed somewhat by the green reflection of two great leafy trees.
having a supporting base
From this reading CONCERNING MAN AND HIS DWELLING-PLACE When my friend Smith's drag comes round to his door, as he and I are standing on the steps ready to go out for a drive, how cheerful and frisky the horses look!
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading CONCERNING MAN AND HIS DWELLING-PLACE When my friend Smith's drag comes round to his door, as he and I are standing on the steps ready to go out for a drive, how cheerful and frisky the horses look!
the rays of the sun
From this reading I think I see them, as I saw them yesterday, coming round from the stable-yard, with their glossy coats and the silver of their harness glancing in the May sunshine, the May sunshine mellowed somewhat by the green reflection of two great leafy trees.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading There was not the faintest appearance of any disposition to shrink from their task, as if it were a hard and painful one.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CONCERNING MAN AND HIS DWELLING-PLACE When my friend Smith's drag comes round to his door, as he and I are standing on the steps ready to go out for a drive, how cheerful and frisky the horses look!
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I think I see them, as I saw them yesterday, coming round from the stable-yard, with their glossy coats and the silver of their harness glancing in the May sunshine, the May sunshine mellowed somewhat by the green reflection of two great leafy trees.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I think I see them, as I saw them yesterday, coming round from the stable-yard, with their glossy coats and the silver of their harness glancing in the May sunshine, the May sunshine mellowed somewhat by the green reflection of two great leafy trees.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was not the faintest appearance of any disposition to shrink from their task, as if it were a hard and painful one.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were going out for a journey of twenty miles.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I think I see them, as I saw them yesterday, coming round from the stable-yard, with their glossy coats and the silver of their harness glancing in the May sunshine, the May sunshine mellowed somewhat by the green reflection of two great leafy trees.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CONCERNING MAN AND HIS DWELLING-PLACE When my friend Smith's drag comes round to his door, as he and I are standing on the steps ready to go out for a drive, how cheerful and frisky the horses look!
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading I think I see them, as I saw them yesterday, coming round from the stable-yard, with their glossy coats and the silver of their harness glancing in the May sunshine, the May sunshine mellowed somewhat by the green reflection of two great leafy trees.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading They were going out for a journey of twenty miles.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading I think I see them, as I saw them yesterday, coming round from the stable-yard, with their glossy coats and the silver of their harness glancing in the May sunshine, the May sunshine mellowed somewhat by the green reflection of two great leafy trees.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was not the faintest appearance of any disposition to shrink from their task, as if it were a hard and painful one.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were going out for a journey of twenty miles.
at the time that
From this reading CONCERNING MAN AND HIS DWELLING-PLACE When my friend Smith's drag comes round to his door, as he and I are standing on the steps ready to go out for a drive, how cheerful and frisky the horses look!
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading They were, in fact, about to begin their day's work, and they knew they were; yet how buoyant and willing they looked!
in the company of; together with
From this reading I think I see them, as I saw them yesterday, coming round from the stable-yard, with their glossy coats and the silver of their harness glancing in the May sunshine, the May sunshine mellowed somewhat by the green reflection of two great leafy trees.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading They were, in fact, about to begin their day's work, and they knew they were; yet how buoyant and willing they looked!
the day immediately before today
From this reading I think I see them, as I saw them yesterday, coming round from the stable-yard, with their glossy coats and the silver of their harness glancing in the May sunshine, the May sunshine mellowed somewhat by the green reflection of two great leafy trees.
but in spite of that
From this reading They were, in fact, about to begin their day's work, and they knew they were; yet how buoyant and willing they looked!
