used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading These boots were armed on the soles with rows of formidable sharp spikes or caulks, a half and sometimes even three quarters of an inch in length.
equally
From this reading From the waist down these men wore all alike, as though in a uniform, the outward symbol of their calling.
(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 All wore woollen trousers stuffed into leather boots reaching just to the knee.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading These boots were armed on the soles with rows of formidable sharp spikes or caulks, a half and sometimes even three quarters of an inch in length.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading These boots were armed on the soles with rows of formidable sharp spikes or caulks, a half and sometimes even three quarters of an inch in length.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading These boots were armed on the soles with rows of formidable sharp spikes or caulks, a half and sometimes even three quarters of an inch in length.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading From the waist down these men wore all alike, as though in a uniform, the outward symbol of their calling.
plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading All wore woollen trousers stuffed into leather boots reaching just to the knee.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading From the waist down these men wore all alike, as though in a uniform, the outward symbol of their calling.
caulks
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading These boots were armed on the soles with rows of formidable sharp spikes or caulks, a half and sometimes even three quarters of an inch in length.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The tight driver's shoe and “stagged” trousers had not then come into use.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading From the waist down these men wore all alike, as though in a uniform, the outward symbol of their calling.
driver'snounUS /ˈdraɪvərz/
possessive form of “driver” — the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading The tight driver's shoe and “stagged” trousers had not then come into use.
divisible by two
From this reading These boots were armed on the soles with rows of formidable sharp spikes or caulks, a half and sometimes even three quarters of an inch in length.
formidableadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmədəbəl/
extremely impressive in strength or excellence
From this reading These boots were armed on the soles with rows of formidable sharp spikes or caulks, a half and sometimes even three quarters of an inch in length.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the waist down these men wore all alike, as though in a uniform, the outward symbol of their calling.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The tight driver's shoe and “stagged” trousers had not then come into use.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading These boots were armed on the soles with rows of formidable sharp spikes or caulks, a half and sometimes even three quarters of an inch in length.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading These boots were armed on the soles with rows of formidable sharp spikes or caulks, a half and sometimes even three quarters of an inch in length.
inchnounUS /ɪntʃ/
a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading These boots were armed on the soles with rows of formidable sharp spikes or caulks, a half and sometimes even three quarters of an inch in length.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading All wore woollen trousers stuffed into leather boots reaching just to the knee.
and nothing more
From this reading All wore woollen trousers stuffed into leather boots reaching just to the knee.
hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading All wore woollen trousers stuffed into leather boots reaching just to the knee.
latitudenounUS /ˈlætətuːd/
the angular distance between an imaginary line around a heavenly body parallel to its equator and the equator itself
From this reading From the waist up was more latitude of personal taste.
leathernounUS /ˈleðər/
an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning
From this reading All wore woollen trousers stuffed into leather boots reaching just to the knee.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading These boots were armed on the soles with rows of formidable sharp spikes or caulks, a half and sometimes even three quarters of an inch in length.
the force of workers available
From this reading From the waist down these men wore all alike, as though in a uniform, the outward symbol of their calling.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading From the waist up was more latitude of personal taste.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The tight driver's shoe and “stagged” trousers had not then come into use.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading These boots were armed on the soles with rows of formidable sharp spikes or caulks, a half and sometimes even three quarters of an inch in length.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading These boots were armed on the soles with rows of formidable sharp spikes or caulks, a half and sometimes even three quarters of an inch in length.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading These boots were armed on the soles with rows of formidable sharp spikes or caulks, a half and sometimes even three quarters of an inch in length.
outwardadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtwərd/
relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind
From this reading From the waist down these men wore all alike, as though in a uniform, the outward symbol of their calling.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading From the waist up was more latitude of personal taste.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading These boots were armed on the soles with rows of formidable sharp spikes or caulks, a half and sometimes even three quarters of an inch in length.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading All wore woollen trousers stuffed into leather boots reaching just to the knee.
rowsnounUS /roʊz/
plural of “row” — an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading These boots were armed on the soles with rows of formidable sharp spikes or caulks, a half and sometimes even three quarters of an inch in length.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading These boots were armed on the soles with rows of formidable sharp spikes or caulks, a half and sometimes even three quarters of an inch in length.
shoenounUS /ʃuː/
footwear shaped to fit the foot (below the ankle) with a flexible upper of leather or plastic and a sole and heel of heavier material
From this reading The tight driver's shoe and “stagged” trousers had not then come into use.
solesnounUS /soʊlz/
plural of “sol” — a colloid that has a continuous liquid phase in which a solid is suspended in a liquid
From this reading These boots were armed on the soles with rows of formidable sharp spikes or caulks, a half and sometimes even three quarters of an inch in length.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading These boots were armed on the soles with rows of formidable sharp spikes or caulks, a half and sometimes even three quarters of an inch in length.
spikesnounUS /spaɪks/
plural of “spike” — a transient variation in voltage or current
From this reading These boots were armed on the soles with rows of formidable sharp spikes or caulks, a half and sometimes even three quarters of an inch in length.
stagged
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The tight driver's shoe and “stagged” trousers had not then come into use.
stuffedadjectiveUS /stʌft/
filled with something
From this reading All wore woollen trousers stuffed into leather boots reaching just to the knee.
symbolnounUS /ˈsɪmbəl/
an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance
From this reading From the waist down these men wore all alike, as though in a uniform, the outward symbol of their calling.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading From the waist up was more latitude of personal taste.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading All wore woollen trousers stuffed into leather boots reaching just to the knee.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading From the waist down these men wore all alike, as though in a uniform, the outward symbol of their calling.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The tight driver's shoe and “stagged” trousers had not then come into use.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These boots were armed on the soles with rows of formidable sharp spikes or caulks, a half and sometimes even three quarters of an inch in length.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading From the waist down these men wore all alike, as though in a uniform, the outward symbol of their calling.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading These boots were armed on the soles with rows of formidable sharp spikes or caulks, a half and sometimes even three quarters of an inch in length.
tightadjectiveUS /taɪt/
closely constrained or constricted or constricting
From this reading The tight driver's shoe and “stagged” trousers had not then come into use.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading All wore woollen trousers stuffed into leather boots reaching just to the knee.
trousersnounUS /ˈtraʊzərz/
(usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately
From this reading All wore woollen trousers stuffed into leather boots reaching just to the knee.
uniformadjectiveUS /ˈjuːnəfɔːrm/
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading From the waist down these men wore all alike, as though in a uniform, the outward symbol of their calling.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading From the waist up was more latitude of personal taste.
the act of using
From this reading The tight driver's shoe and “stagged” trousers had not then come into use.
the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips
From this reading From the waist down these men wore all alike, as though in a uniform, the outward symbol of their calling.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading From the waist up was more latitude of personal taste.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These boots were armed on the soles with rows of formidable sharp spikes or caulks, a half and sometimes even three quarters of an inch in length.
in the company of; together with
From this reading These boots were armed on the soles with rows of formidable sharp spikes or caulks, a half and sometimes even three quarters of an inch in length.
woollennounUS /ˈwʊlən/
a fabric made from the hair of sheep
From this reading All wore woollen trousers stuffed into leather boots reaching just to the knee.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading All wore woollen trousers stuffed into leather boots reaching just to the knee.
