used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A POISONED SPRING "It was the saying of a great man, that if we could trace our descents, we should find all slaves to come from princes and all princes from slaves!"--Seneca.
adventurersnounUS /ædˈventʃərərz/
plural of “adventurer” — a person who enjoys taking risks
From this reading Early the next morning the two adventurers took their departure.
(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 A POISONED SPRING "It was the saying of a great man, that if we could trace our descents, we should find all slaves to come from princes and all princes from slaves!"--Seneca.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A POISONED SPRING "It was the saying of a great man, that if we could trace our descents, we should find all slaves to come from princes and all princes from slaves!"--Seneca.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading If her husband's heart was swelling with pride, Pepeeta's was bursting with anxiety.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He drove a pair of beautiful, spirited horses, and had the satisfaction of knowing that he excited the envy of every beholder, as he took the ribbons in his hand, swung out his long whip and started.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The jovial quack lavished his good-byes upon the landlord and the "riff-raff" who gathered to welcome the coming or speed the parting guest at the door of the country tavern.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading He drove a pair of beautiful, spirited horses, and had the satisfaction of knowing that he excited the envy of every beholder, as he took the ribbons in his hand, swung out his long whip and started.
beholdernounUS /biˈhoʊldər/
a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
From this reading He drove a pair of beautiful, spirited horses, and had the satisfaction of knowing that he excited the envy of every beholder, as he took the ribbons in his hand, swung out his long whip and started.
burstingverbUS /ˈbɜːrstɪŋ/
-ing form of “burst” — come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading If her husband's heart was swelling with pride, Pepeeta's was bursting with anxiety.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A POISONED SPRING "It was the saying of a great man, that if we could trace our descents, we should find all slaves to come from princes and all princes from slaves!"--Seneca.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading The jovial quack lavished his good-byes upon the landlord and the "riff-raff" who gathered to welcome the coming or speed the parting guest at the door of the country tavern.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A POISONED SPRING "It was the saying of a great man, that if we could trace our descents, we should find all slaves to come from princes and all princes from slaves!"--Seneca.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The jovial quack lavished his good-byes upon the landlord and the "riff-raff" who gathered to welcome the coming or speed the parting guest at the door of the country tavern.
the act of departing
From this reading Early the next morning the two adventurers took their departure.
descentsnounUS /dɪˈsents/
plural of “descent” — a movement downward
From this reading A POISONED SPRING "It was the saying of a great man, that if we could trace our descents, we should find all slaves to come from princes and all princes from slaves!"--Seneca.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The jovial quack lavished his good-byes upon the landlord and the "riff-raff" who gathered to welcome the coming or speed the parting guest at the door of the country tavern.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading He drove a pair of beautiful, spirited horses, and had the satisfaction of knowing that he excited the envy of every beholder, as he took the ribbons in his hand, swung out his long whip and started.
EarlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Early the next morning the two adventurers took their departure.
envynounUS /ˈenvi/
a feeling of grudging admiration and desire to have something that is possessed by another
From this reading He drove a pair of beautiful, spirited horses, and had the satisfaction of knowing that he excited the envy of every beholder, as he took the ribbons in his hand, swung out his long whip and started.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He drove a pair of beautiful, spirited horses, and had the satisfaction of knowing that he excited the envy of every beholder, as he took the ribbons in his hand, swung out his long whip and started.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading He drove a pair of beautiful, spirited horses, and had the satisfaction of knowing that he excited the envy of every beholder, as he took the ribbons in his hand, swung out his long whip and started.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading A POISONED SPRING "It was the saying of a great man, that if we could trace our descents, we should find all slaves to come from princes and all princes from slaves!"--Seneca.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A POISONED SPRING "It was the saying of a great man, that if we could trace our descents, we should find all slaves to come from princes and all princes from slaves!"--Seneca.
brought together in one place
From this reading The jovial quack lavished his good-byes upon the landlord and the "riff-raff" who gathered to welcome the coming or speed the parting guest at the door of the country tavern.
good-byes
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From this reading The jovial quack lavished his good-byes upon the landlord and the "riff-raff" who gathered to welcome the coming or speed the parting guest at the door of the country tavern.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A POISONED SPRING "It was the saying of a great man, that if we could trace our descents, we should find all slaves to come from princes and all princes from slaves!"--Seneca.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading The jovial quack lavished his good-byes upon the landlord and the "riff-raff" who gathered to welcome the coming or speed the parting guest at the door of the country tavern.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He drove a pair of beautiful, spirited horses, and had the satisfaction of knowing that he excited the envy of every beholder, as he took the ribbons in his hand, swung out his long whip and started.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He drove a pair of beautiful, spirited horses, and had the satisfaction of knowing that he excited the envy of every beholder, as he took the ribbons in his hand, swung out his long whip and started.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He drove a pair of beautiful, spirited horses, and had the satisfaction of knowing that he excited the envy of every beholder, as he took the ribbons in his hand, swung out his long whip and started.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading If her husband's heart was swelling with pride, Pepeeta's was bursting with anxiety.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading If her husband's heart was swelling with pride, Pepeeta's was bursting with anxiety.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The jovial quack lavished his good-byes upon the landlord and the "riff-raff" who gathered to welcome the coming or speed the parting guest at the door of the country tavern.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading He drove a pair of beautiful, spirited horses, and had the satisfaction of knowing that he excited the envy of every beholder, as he took the ribbons in his hand, swung out his long whip and started.
husband'snounUS /ˈhʌzbəndz/
possessive form of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading If her husband's heart was swelling with pride, Pepeeta's was bursting with anxiety.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading A POISONED SPRING "It was the saying of a great man, that if we could trace our descents, we should find all slaves to come from princes and all princes from slaves!"--Seneca.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He drove a pair of beautiful, spirited horses, and had the satisfaction of knowing that he excited the envy of every beholder, as he took the ribbons in his hand, swung out his long whip and started.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A POISONED SPRING "It was the saying of a great man, that if we could trace our descents, we should find all slaves to come from princes and all princes from slaves!"--Seneca.
jovialadjectiveUS /ˈdʒoʊviəl/
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading The jovial quack lavished his good-byes upon the landlord and the "riff-raff" who gathered to welcome the coming or speed the parting guest at the door of the country tavern.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading He drove a pair of beautiful, spirited horses, and had the satisfaction of knowing that he excited the envy of every beholder, as he took the ribbons in his hand, swung out his long whip and started.
landlordnounUS /ˈlændlɔːrd/
a landowner who leases to others
From this reading The jovial quack lavished his good-byes upon the landlord and the "riff-raff" who gathered to welcome the coming or speed the parting guest at the door of the country tavern.
lavishedverbUS /ˈlævɪʃt/
past form of “lavish” — expend profusely; also used with abstract nouns
From this reading The jovial quack lavished his good-byes upon the landlord and the "riff-raff" who gathered to welcome the coming or speed the parting guest at the door of the country tavern.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading He drove a pair of beautiful, spirited horses, and had the satisfaction of knowing that he excited the envy of every beholder, as he took the ribbons in his hand, swung out his long whip and started.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A POISONED SPRING "It was the saying of a great man, that if we could trace our descents, we should find all slaves to come from princes and all princes from slaves!"--Seneca.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Early the next morning the two adventurers took their departure.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Early the next morning the two adventurers took their departure.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A POISONED SPRING "It was the saying of a great man, that if we could trace our descents, we should find all slaves to come from princes and all princes from slaves!"--Seneca.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The jovial quack lavished his good-byes upon the landlord and the "riff-raff" who gathered to welcome the coming or speed the parting guest at the door of the country tavern.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading A POISONED SPRING "It was the saying of a great man, that if we could trace our descents, we should find all slaves to come from princes and all princes from slaves!"--Seneca.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He drove a pair of beautiful, spirited horses, and had the satisfaction of knowing that he excited the envy of every beholder, as he took the ribbons in his hand, swung out his long whip and started.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading He drove a pair of beautiful, spirited horses, and had the satisfaction of knowing that he excited the envy of every beholder, as he took the ribbons in his hand, swung out his long whip and started.
the act of departing politely
From this reading The jovial quack lavished his good-byes upon the landlord and the "riff-raff" who gathered to welcome the coming or speed the parting guest at the door of the country tavern.
Pepeeta's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If her husband's heart was swelling with pride, Pepeeta's was bursting with anxiety.
POISONEDverbUS /ˈpɔɪzənd/
past form of “poison” — spoil as if by poison
From this reading A POISONED SPRING "It was the saying of a great man, that if we could trace our descents, we should find all slaves to come from princes and all princes from slaves!"--Seneca.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading If her husband's heart was swelling with pride, Pepeeta's was bursting with anxiety.
princesnounUS /ˈprɪnsəz/
plural of “prince” — a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading A POISONED SPRING "It was the saying of a great man, that if we could trace our descents, we should find all slaves to come from princes and all princes from slaves!"--Seneca.
quacknounUS /kwæk/
an untrained person who pretends to be a physician and who dispenses medical advice
From this reading The jovial quack lavished his good-byes upon the landlord and the "riff-raff" who gathered to welcome the coming or speed the parting guest at the door of the country tavern.
ribbonsnounUS /ˈrɪbənz/
plural of “ribbon” — any long object resembling a thin line
From this reading He drove a pair of beautiful, spirited horses, and had the satisfaction of knowing that he excited the envy of every beholder, as he took the ribbons in his hand, swung out his long whip and started.
riff-raff
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The jovial quack lavished his good-byes upon the landlord and the "riff-raff" who gathered to welcome the coming or speed the parting guest at the door of the country tavern.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading He drove a pair of beautiful, spirited horses, and had the satisfaction of knowing that he excited the envy of every beholder, as he took the ribbons in his hand, swung out his long whip and started.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading A POISONED SPRING "It was the saying of a great man, that if we could trace our descents, we should find all slaves to come from princes and all princes from slaves!"--Seneca.
SenecanounUS /ˈsenəkə/
Roman statesman and philosopher who was an advisor to Nero; his nine extant tragedies are modeled on Greek tragedies (circa 4 BC - 65 AD)
From this reading A POISONED SPRING "It was the saying of a great man, that if we could trace our descents, we should find all slaves to come from princes and all princes from slaves!"--Seneca.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading A POISONED SPRING "It was the saying of a great man, that if we could trace our descents, we should find all slaves to come from princes and all princes from slaves!"--Seneca.
plural of “slave” — a person who is owned by someone
From this reading A POISONED SPRING "It was the saying of a great man, that if we could trace our descents, we should find all slaves to come from princes and all princes from slaves!"--Seneca.
move hurridly
From this reading The jovial quack lavished his good-byes upon the landlord and the "riff-raff" who gathered to welcome the coming or speed the parting guest at the door of the country tavern.
spiritedadjectiveUS /ˈspɪrɪtɪd/
displaying animation, vigor, or liveliness
From this reading He drove a pair of beautiful, spirited horses, and had the satisfaction of knowing that he excited the envy of every beholder, as he took the ribbons in his hand, swung out his long whip and started.
the season of growth
From this reading A POISONED SPRING "It was the saying of a great man, that if we could trace our descents, we should find all slaves to come from princes and all princes from slaves!"--Seneca.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He drove a pair of beautiful, spirited horses, and had the satisfaction of knowing that he excited the envy of every beholder, as he took the ribbons in his hand, swung out his long whip and started.
swellingnounUS /ˈswelɪŋ/
an abnormal protuberance or localized enlargement
From this reading If her husband's heart was swelling with pride, Pepeeta's was bursting with anxiety.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading He drove a pair of beautiful, spirited horses, and had the satisfaction of knowing that he excited the envy of every beholder, as he took the ribbons in his hand, swung out his long whip and started.
tavernnounUS /ˈtævərn/
a building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks
From this reading The jovial quack lavished his good-byes upon the landlord and the "riff-raff" who gathered to welcome the coming or speed the parting guest at the door of the country tavern.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A POISONED SPRING "It was the saying of a great man, that if we could trace our descents, we should find all slaves to come from princes and all princes from slaves!"--Seneca.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A POISONED SPRING "It was the saying of a great man, that if we could trace our descents, we should find all slaves to come from princes and all princes from slaves!"--Seneca.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Early the next morning the two adventurers took their departure.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A POISONED SPRING "It was the saying of a great man, that if we could trace our descents, we should find all slaves to come from princes and all princes from slaves!"--Seneca.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Early the next morning the two adventurers took their departure.
a just detectable amount
From this reading A POISONED SPRING "It was the saying of a great man, that if we could trace our descents, we should find all slaves to come from princes and all princes from slaves!"--Seneca.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Early the next morning the two adventurers took their departure.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The jovial quack lavished his good-byes upon the landlord and the "riff-raff" who gathered to welcome the coming or speed the parting guest at the door of the country tavern.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A POISONED SPRING "It was the saying of a great man, that if we could trace our descents, we should find all slaves to come from princes and all princes from slaves!"--Seneca.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading A POISONED SPRING "It was the saying of a great man, that if we could trace our descents, we should find all slaves to come from princes and all princes from slaves!"--Seneca.
accept gladly
From this reading The jovial quack lavished his good-byes upon the landlord and the "riff-raff" who gathered to welcome the coming or speed the parting guest at the door of the country tavern.
whipverbUS /wɪp/
beat severely with a whip or rod
From this reading He drove a pair of beautiful, spirited horses, and had the satisfaction of knowing that he excited the envy of every beholder, as he took the ribbons in his hand, swung out his long whip and started.
which person or people
From this reading The jovial quack lavished his good-byes upon the landlord and the "riff-raff" who gathered to welcome the coming or speed the parting guest at the door of the country tavern.
in the company of; together with
From this reading If her husband's heart was swelling with pride, Pepeeta's was bursting with anxiety.
