used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SECOND DEFEAT.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading At least, he had not the host's delicacy and he had accepted his gratuity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The grinning ostler held the unbarred door of the yard ready to open it quickly and slam it behind him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Good speed, master!" he had hastily cried out as the equipage rolled out into the street.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At least, he had not the host's delicacy and he had accepted his gratuity.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The sun was well up, showing a jolly red face, which indicated that he had been passing the night in the tropics, when Claudius, having said his farewell within the hospitable house where his bill had been obstinately withheld from him, took the reins in the chaise.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The grinning ostler held the unbarred door of the yard ready to open it quickly and slam it behind him.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading The sun was well up, showing a jolly red face, which indicated that he had been passing the night in the tropics, when Claudius, having said his farewell within the hospitable house where his bill had been obstinately withheld from him, took the reins in the chaise.
chaisenounUS /ʃeɪz/
a long chair; for reclining
From this reading The sun was well up, showing a jolly red face, which indicated that he had been passing the night in the tropics, when Claudius, having said his farewell within the hospitable house where his bill had been obstinately withheld from him, took the reins in the chaise.
ClaudiusnounUS /ˈklɔːdiəs/
Roman Emperor after his nephew Caligula was murdered; consolidated the Roman Empire and conquered southern Britain; was poisoned by his fourth wife Agrippina after her son Nero was named as Claudius' heir (10 BC to AD 54)
From this reading The sun was well up, showing a jolly red face, which indicated that he had been passing the night in the tropics, when Claudius, having said his farewell within the hospitable house where his bill had been obstinately withheld from him, took the reins in the chaise.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Good speed, master!" he had hastily cried out as the equipage rolled out into the street.
DEFEATnounUS /dɪˈfiːt/
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
From this reading A SECOND DEFEAT.
delicacynounUS /ˈdeləkəsi/
the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance
From this reading At least, he had not the host's delicacy and he had accepted his gratuity.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The grinning ostler held the unbarred door of the yard ready to open it quickly and slam it behind him.
equipagenoun
equipment and supplies of a military force
From this reading "Good speed, master!" he had hastily cried out as the equipage rolled out into the street.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The sun was well up, showing a jolly red face, which indicated that he had been passing the night in the tropics, when Claudius, having said his farewell within the hospitable house where his bill had been obstinately withheld from him, took the reins in the chaise.
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading The sun was well up, showing a jolly red face, which indicated that he had been passing the night in the tropics, when Claudius, having said his farewell within the hospitable house where his bill had been obstinately withheld from him, took the reins in the chaise.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The sun was well up, showing a jolly red face, which indicated that he had been passing the night in the tropics, when Claudius, having said his farewell within the hospitable house where his bill had been obstinately withheld from him, took the reins in the chaise.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Good speed, master!" he had hastily cried out as the equipage rolled out into the street.
gratuitynounUS /ɡrəˈtuːɪti/
a relatively small amount of money given for services rendered (as by a waiter)
From this reading At least, he had not the host's delicacy and he had accepted his gratuity.
grinningnounUS /ˈɡrɪnɪŋ/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading The grinning ostler held the unbarred door of the yard ready to open it quickly and slam it behind him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The sun was well up, showing a jolly red face, which indicated that he had been passing the night in the tropics, when Claudius, having said his farewell within the hospitable house where his bill had been obstinately withheld from him, took the reins in the chaise.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading "Good speed, master!" he had hastily cried out as the equipage rolled out into the street.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The sun was well up, showing a jolly red face, which indicated that he had been passing the night in the tropics, when Claudius, having said his farewell within the hospitable house where his bill had been obstinately withheld from him, took the reins in the chaise.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The sun was well up, showing a jolly red face, which indicated that he had been passing the night in the tropics, when Claudius, having said his farewell within the hospitable house where his bill had been obstinately withheld from him, took the reins in the chaise.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading The grinning ostler held the unbarred door of the yard ready to open it quickly and slam it behind him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The sun was well up, showing a jolly red face, which indicated that he had been passing the night in the tropics, when Claudius, having said his farewell within the hospitable house where his bill had been obstinately withheld from him, took the reins in the chaise.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The sun was well up, showing a jolly red face, which indicated that he had been passing the night in the tropics, when Claudius, having said his farewell within the hospitable house where his bill had been obstinately withheld from him, took the reins in the chaise.
hospitableadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːˈspɪtəbəl/
favorable to life and growth
From this reading The sun was well up, showing a jolly red face, which indicated that he had been passing the night in the tropics, when Claudius, having said his farewell within the hospitable house where his bill had been obstinately withheld from him, took the reins in the chaise.
host'snounUS /hoʊsts/
possessive form of “host” — a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading At least, he had not the host's delicacy and he had accepted his gratuity.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The sun was well up, showing a jolly red face, which indicated that he had been passing the night in the tropics, when Claudius, having said his farewell within the hospitable house where his bill had been obstinately withheld from him, took the reins in the chaise.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The sun was well up, showing a jolly red face, which indicated that he had been passing the night in the tropics, when Claudius, having said his farewell within the hospitable house where his bill had been obstinately withheld from him, took the reins in the chaise.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading The sun was well up, showing a jolly red face, which indicated that he had been passing the night in the tropics, when Claudius, having said his farewell within the hospitable house where his bill had been obstinately withheld from him, took the reins in the chaise.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "Good speed, master!" he had hastily cried out as the equipage rolled out into the street.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The grinning ostler held the unbarred door of the yard ready to open it quickly and slam it behind him.
jollyadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɑːli/
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading The sun was well up, showing a jolly red face, which indicated that he had been passing the night in the tropics, when Claudius, having said his farewell within the hospitable house where his bill had been obstinately withheld from him, took the reins in the chaise.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading At least, he had not the host's delicacy and he had accepted his gratuity.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading "Good speed, master!" he had hastily cried out as the equipage rolled out into the street.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The sun was well up, showing a jolly red face, which indicated that he had been passing the night in the tropics, when Claudius, having said his farewell within the hospitable house where his bill had been obstinately withheld from him, took the reins in the chaise.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading At least, he had not the host's delicacy and he had accepted his gratuity.
obstinatelyadverb
in a stubborn unregenerate manner
From this reading The sun was well up, showing a jolly red face, which indicated that he had been passing the night in the tropics, when Claudius, having said his farewell within the hospitable house where his bill had been obstinately withheld from him, took the reins in the chaise.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The grinning ostler held the unbarred door of the yard ready to open it quickly and slam it behind him.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The grinning ostler held the unbarred door of the yard ready to open it quickly and slam it behind him.
ostlernoun
someone employed in a stable to take care of the horses
From this reading The grinning ostler held the unbarred door of the yard ready to open it quickly and slam it behind him.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Good speed, master!" he had hastily cried out as the equipage rolled out into the street.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading The sun was well up, showing a jolly red face, which indicated that he had been passing the night in the tropics, when Claudius, having said his farewell within the hospitable house where his bill had been obstinately withheld from him, took the reins in the chaise.
with speed
From this reading The grinning ostler held the unbarred door of the yard ready to open it quickly and slam it behind him.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading The grinning ostler held the unbarred door of the yard ready to open it quickly and slam it behind him.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading The sun was well up, showing a jolly red face, which indicated that he had been passing the night in the tropics, when Claudius, having said his farewell within the hospitable house where his bill had been obstinately withheld from him, took the reins in the chaise.
reinsnounUS /reɪnz/
plural of “rein” — one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse
From this reading The sun was well up, showing a jolly red face, which indicated that he had been passing the night in the tropics, when Claudius, having said his farewell within the hospitable house where his bill had been obstinately withheld from him, took the reins in the chaise.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading "Good speed, master!" he had hastily cried out as the equipage rolled out into the street.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The sun was well up, showing a jolly red face, which indicated that he had been passing the night in the tropics, when Claudius, having said his farewell within the hospitable house where his bill had been obstinately withheld from him, took the reins in the chaise.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading A SECOND DEFEAT.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading The sun was well up, showing a jolly red face, which indicated that he had been passing the night in the tropics, when Claudius, having said his farewell within the hospitable house where his bill had been obstinately withheld from him, took the reins in the chaise.
slamverbUS /slæm/
close violently
From this reading The grinning ostler held the unbarred door of the yard ready to open it quickly and slam it behind him.
move hurridly
From this reading "Good speed, master!" he had hastily cried out as the equipage rolled out into the street.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading "Good speed, master!" he had hastily cried out as the equipage rolled out into the street.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The sun was well up, showing a jolly red face, which indicated that he had been passing the night in the tropics, when Claudius, having said his farewell within the hospitable house where his bill had been obstinately withheld from him, took the reins in the chaise.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The sun was well up, showing a jolly red face, which indicated that he had been passing the night in the tropics, when Claudius, having said his farewell within the hospitable house where his bill had been obstinately withheld from him, took the reins in the chaise.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The sun was well up, showing a jolly red face, which indicated that he had been passing the night in the tropics, when Claudius, having said his farewell within the hospitable house where his bill had been obstinately withheld from him, took the reins in the chaise.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The grinning ostler held the unbarred door of the yard ready to open it quickly and slam it behind him.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The sun was well up, showing a jolly red face, which indicated that he had been passing the night in the tropics, when Claudius, having said his farewell within the hospitable house where his bill had been obstinately withheld from him, took the reins in the chaise.
tropicsnounUS /ˈtrɑːpɪks/
the part of the Earth's surface between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn; characterized by a hot climate
From this reading The sun was well up, showing a jolly red face, which indicated that he had been passing the night in the tropics, when Claudius, having said his farewell within the hospitable house where his bill had been obstinately withheld from him, took the reins in the chaise.
unbarredadjective
not firmly fastened or secured
From this reading The grinning ostler held the unbarred door of the yard ready to open it quickly and slam it behind him.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The sun was well up, showing a jolly red face, which indicated that he had been passing the night in the tropics, when Claudius, having said his farewell within the hospitable house where his bill had been obstinately withheld from him, took the reins in the chaise.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The sun was well up, showing a jolly red face, which indicated that he had been passing the night in the tropics, when Claudius, having said his farewell within the hospitable house where his bill had been obstinately withheld from him, took the reins in the chaise.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The sun was well up, showing a jolly red face, which indicated that he had been passing the night in the tropics, when Claudius, having said his farewell within the hospitable house where his bill had been obstinately withheld from him, took the reins in the chaise.
at the time that
From this reading The sun was well up, showing a jolly red face, which indicated that he had been passing the night in the tropics, when Claudius, having said his farewell within the hospitable house where his bill had been obstinately withheld from him, took the reins in the chaise.
in or at the place that
From this reading The sun was well up, showing a jolly red face, which indicated that he had been passing the night in the tropics, when Claudius, having said his farewell within the hospitable house where his bill had been obstinately withheld from him, took the reins in the chaise.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The sun was well up, showing a jolly red face, which indicated that he had been passing the night in the tropics, when Claudius, having said his farewell within the hospitable house where his bill had been obstinately withheld from him, took the reins in the chaise.
withheldverbUS /wɪθˈheld/
inflected form of “withhold” — hold back; refuse to hand over or share
From this reading The sun was well up, showing a jolly red face, which indicated that he had been passing the night in the tropics, when Claudius, having said his farewell within the hospitable house where his bill had been obstinately withheld from him, took the reins in the chaise.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The sun was well up, showing a jolly red face, which indicated that he had been passing the night in the tropics, when Claudius, having said his farewell within the hospitable house where his bill had been obstinately withheld from him, took the reins in the chaise.
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading The grinning ostler held the unbarred door of the yard ready to open it quickly and slam it behind him.
