used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This advice took his fancy and we set out for a part of the country noted for the beauty of its estates, and where not a few of our acquaintances were enjoying the sports of the season.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The jam prevented our being watched, and at the same time made it easier for us to pry about with curious eyes, on the alert for something to appropriate.
acquaintancesnounUS /əˈkweɪntənsɪz/
plural of “acquaintance” — personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading This advice took his fancy and we set out for a part of the country noted for the beauty of its estates, and where not a few of our acquaintances were enjoying the sports of the season.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading This advice took his fancy and we set out for a part of the country noted for the beauty of its estates, and where not a few of our acquaintances were enjoying the sports of the season.
alertadjectiveUS /əˈlɜːrt/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading The jam prevented our being watched, and at the same time made it easier for us to pry about with curious eyes, on the alert for something to appropriate.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This advice took his fancy and we set out for a part of the country noted for the beauty of its estates, and where not a few of our acquaintances were enjoying the sports of the season.
any person at all
From this reading Ascyltos, unseen by anyone, picked up off the ground a little pouch in which he found some gold pieces.
appropriateverbUS /əˈproʊpriət/
give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause
From this reading The jam prevented our being watched, and at the same time made it easier for us to pry about with curious eyes, on the alert for something to appropriate.
Ascyltos
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ascyltos, unseen by anyone, picked up off the ground a little pouch in which he found some gold pieces.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The jam prevented our being watched, and at the same time made it easier for us to pry about with curious eyes, on the alert for something to appropriate.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading This advice took his fancy and we set out for a part of the country noted for the beauty of its estates, and where not a few of our acquaintances were enjoying the sports of the season.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Scarcely had we covered half the distance, however, before it began to pour down rain by the bucketful, compelling us to run for the nearest village.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Scarcely had we covered half the distance, however, before it began to pour down rain by the bucketful, compelling us to run for the nearest village.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The jam prevented our being watched, and at the same time made it easier for us to pry about with curious eyes, on the alert for something to appropriate.
bucketfulnoun
the quantity contained in a bucket
From this reading Scarcely had we covered half the distance, however, before it began to pour down rain by the bucketful, compelling us to run for the nearest village.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Scarcely had we covered half the distance, however, before it began to pour down rain by the bucketful, compelling us to run for the nearest village.
compellingadjectiveUS /kəmˈpelɪŋ/
driving or forcing
From this reading Scarcely had we covered half the distance, however, before it began to pour down rain by the bucketful, compelling us to run for the nearest village.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading This advice took his fancy and we set out for a part of the country noted for the beauty of its estates, and where not a few of our acquaintances were enjoying the sports of the season.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading Scarcely had we covered half the distance, however, before it began to pour down rain by the bucketful, compelling us to run for the nearest village.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading The jam prevented our being watched, and at the same time made it easier for us to pry about with curious eyes, on the alert for something to appropriate.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Scarcely had we covered half the distance, however, before it began to pour down rain by the bucketful, compelling us to run for the nearest village.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Scarcely had we covered half the distance, however, before it began to pour down rain by the bucketful, compelling us to run for the nearest village.
easieradjectiveUS /ˈiːziər/
comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading The jam prevented our being watched, and at the same time made it easier for us to pry about with curious eyes, on the alert for something to appropriate.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading This advice took his fancy and we set out for a part of the country noted for the beauty of its estates, and where not a few of our acquaintances were enjoying the sports of the season.
a movement into or inward
From this reading Upon entering the inn, we noticed many other wayfarers, who had put up there to escape the storm.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading Upon entering the inn, we noticed many other wayfarers, who had put up there to escape the storm.
estatesnounUS /ɪˈsteɪts/
plural of “estate” — everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading This advice took his fancy and we set out for a part of the country noted for the beauty of its estates, and where not a few of our acquaintances were enjoying the sports of the season.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The jam prevented our being watched, and at the same time made it easier for us to pry about with curious eyes, on the alert for something to appropriate.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading This advice took his fancy and we set out for a part of the country noted for the beauty of its estates, and where not a few of our acquaintances were enjoying the sports of the season.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading This advice took his fancy and we set out for a part of the country noted for the beauty of its estates, and where not a few of our acquaintances were enjoying the sports of the season.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This advice took his fancy and we set out for a part of the country noted for the beauty of its estates, and where not a few of our acquaintances were enjoying the sports of the season.
set up or found
From this reading Ascyltos, unseen by anyone, picked up off the ground a little pouch in which he found some gold pieces.
coins made of gold
From this reading Ascyltos, unseen by anyone, picked up off the ground a little pouch in which he found some gold pieces.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Ascyltos, unseen by anyone, picked up off the ground a little pouch in which he found some gold pieces.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Scarcely had we covered half the distance, however, before it began to pour down rain by the bucketful, compelling us to run for the nearest village.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Scarcely had we covered half the distance, however, before it began to pour down rain by the bucketful, compelling us to run for the nearest village.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ascyltos, unseen by anyone, picked up off the ground a little pouch in which he found some gold pieces.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading This advice took his fancy and we set out for a part of the country noted for the beauty of its estates, and where not a few of our acquaintances were enjoying the sports of the season.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Scarcely had we covered half the distance, however, before it began to pour down rain by the bucketful, compelling us to run for the nearest village.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Ascyltos, unseen by anyone, picked up off the ground a little pouch in which he found some gold pieces.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading Upon entering the inn, we noticed many other wayfarers, who had put up there to escape the storm.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Scarcely had we covered half the distance, however, before it began to pour down rain by the bucketful, compelling us to run for the nearest village.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading This advice took his fancy and we set out for a part of the country noted for the beauty of its estates, and where not a few of our acquaintances were enjoying the sports of the season.
jamverbUS /dʒæm/
press tightly together or cram
From this reading The jam prevented our being watched, and at the same time made it easier for us to pry about with curious eyes, on the alert for something to appropriate.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Ascyltos, unseen by anyone, picked up off the ground a little pouch in which he found some gold pieces.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The jam prevented our being watched, and at the same time made it easier for us to pry about with curious eyes, on the alert for something to appropriate.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Upon entering the inn, we noticed many other wayfarers, who had put up there to escape the storm.
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading Scarcely had we covered half the distance, however, before it began to pour down rain by the bucketful, compelling us to run for the nearest village.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This advice took his fancy and we set out for a part of the country noted for the beauty of its estates, and where not a few of our acquaintances were enjoying the sports of the season.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading This advice took his fancy and we set out for a part of the country noted for the beauty of its estates, and where not a few of our acquaintances were enjoying the sports of the season.
being perceived or observed
From this reading Upon entering the inn, we noticed many other wayfarers, who had put up there to escape the storm.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This advice took his fancy and we set out for a part of the country noted for the beauty of its estates, and where not a few of our acquaintances were enjoying the sports of the season.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Ascyltos, unseen by anyone, picked up off the ground a little pouch in which he found some gold pieces.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The jam prevented our being watched, and at the same time made it easier for us to pry about with curious eyes, on the alert for something to appropriate.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Upon entering the inn, we noticed many other wayfarers, who had put up there to escape the storm.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading This advice took his fancy and we set out for a part of the country noted for the beauty of its estates, and where not a few of our acquaintances were enjoying the sports of the season.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading This advice took his fancy and we set out for a part of the country noted for the beauty of its estates, and where not a few of our acquaintances were enjoying the sports of the season.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading This advice took his fancy and we set out for a part of the country noted for the beauty of its estates, and where not a few of our acquaintances were enjoying the sports of the season.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading Ascyltos, unseen by anyone, picked up off the ground a little pouch in which he found some gold pieces.
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading Ascyltos, unseen by anyone, picked up off the ground a little pouch in which he found some gold pieces.
pouchnounUS /paʊtʃ/
a small or medium size container for holding or carrying things
From this reading Ascyltos, unseen by anyone, picked up off the ground a little pouch in which he found some gold pieces.
pourverbUS /pɔːr/
cause to run
From this reading Scarcely had we covered half the distance, however, before it began to pour down rain by the bucketful, compelling us to run for the nearest village.
preventedverbUS /prɪˈventɪd/
past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading The jam prevented our being watched, and at the same time made it easier for us to pry about with curious eyes, on the alert for something to appropriate.
pryverbUS /praɪ/
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading The jam prevented our being watched, and at the same time made it easier for us to pry about with curious eyes, on the alert for something to appropriate.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Upon entering the inn, we noticed many other wayfarers, who had put up there to escape the storm.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading Scarcely had we covered half the distance, however, before it began to pour down rain by the bucketful, compelling us to run for the nearest village.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Scarcely had we covered half the distance, however, before it began to pour down rain by the bucketful, compelling us to run for the nearest village.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The jam prevented our being watched, and at the same time made it easier for us to pry about with curious eyes, on the alert for something to appropriate.
only a very short time before
From this reading Scarcely had we covered half the distance, however, before it began to pour down rain by the bucketful, compelling us to run for the nearest village.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading This advice took his fancy and we set out for a part of the country noted for the beauty of its estates, and where not a few of our acquaintances were enjoying the sports of the season.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading This advice took his fancy and we set out for a part of the country noted for the beauty of its estates, and where not a few of our acquaintances were enjoying the sports of the season.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Ascyltos, unseen by anyone, picked up off the ground a little pouch in which he found some gold pieces.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading The jam prevented our being watched, and at the same time made it easier for us to pry about with curious eyes, on the alert for something to appropriate.
sportsnounUS /spɔːrts/
plural of “sport” — an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading This advice took his fancy and we set out for a part of the country noted for the beauty of its estates, and where not a few of our acquaintances were enjoying the sports of the season.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading Upon entering the inn, we noticed many other wayfarers, who had put up there to escape the storm.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This advice took his fancy and we set out for a part of the country noted for the beauty of its estates, and where not a few of our acquaintances were enjoying the sports of the season.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Upon entering the inn, we noticed many other wayfarers, who had put up there to escape the storm.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This advice took his fancy and we set out for a part of the country noted for the beauty of its estates, and where not a few of our acquaintances were enjoying the sports of the season.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The jam prevented our being watched, and at the same time made it easier for us to pry about with curious eyes, on the alert for something to appropriate.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Scarcely had we covered half the distance, however, before it began to pour down rain by the bucketful, compelling us to run for the nearest village.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading This advice took his fancy and we set out for a part of the country noted for the beauty of its estates, and where not a few of our acquaintances were enjoying the sports of the season.
unseenadjectiveUS /ənˈsiːn/
not seen or perceived
From this reading Ascyltos, unseen by anyone, picked up off the ground a little pouch in which he found some gold pieces.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Upon entering the inn, we noticed many other wayfarers, who had put up there to escape the storm.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Upon entering the inn, we noticed many other wayfarers, who had put up there to escape the storm.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Scarcely had we covered half the distance, however, before it began to pour down rain by the bucketful, compelling us to run for the nearest village.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Scarcely had we covered half the distance, however, before it began to pour down rain by the bucketful, compelling us to run for the nearest village.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading The jam prevented our being watched, and at the same time made it easier for us to pry about with curious eyes, on the alert for something to appropriate.
wayfarers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Upon entering the inn, we noticed many other wayfarers, who had put up there to escape the storm.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading This advice took his fancy and we set out for a part of the country noted for the beauty of its estates, and where not a few of our acquaintances were enjoying the sports of the season.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading This advice took his fancy and we set out for a part of the country noted for the beauty of its estates, and where not a few of our acquaintances were enjoying the sports of the season.
in or at the place that
From this reading This advice took his fancy and we set out for a part of the country noted for the beauty of its estates, and where not a few of our acquaintances were enjoying the sports of the season.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Ascyltos, unseen by anyone, picked up off the ground a little pouch in which he found some gold pieces.
which person or people
From this reading Upon entering the inn, we noticed many other wayfarers, who had put up there to escape the storm.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The jam prevented our being watched, and at the same time made it easier for us to pry about with curious eyes, on the alert for something to appropriate.
