used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A RETURN TO NATURE I turn into my next inn with unusual hopes.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the haymakers, in their pale corduroys and dirty white slops, came a tall, spare, shock-headed man, not recently shaved, dressed in grey--grey coat, grey breeches and stockings, and a tall, hard felt hat that was old and grey.
in the past
From this reading For it was here some years ago that I met for the first time a remarkable man.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was nine o’clock on a late July evening, and the haymakers, only just set free, came stamping into the bar.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The last waggon-load stopped at the door while the red-whiskered carter stood, one hand on the latch, and drank his pint before leading his horses into the stall.
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading It was nine o’clock on a late July evening, and the haymakers, only just set free, came stamping into the bar.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The last waggon-load stopped at the door while the red-whiskered carter stood, one hand on the latch, and drank his pint before leading his horses into the stall.
breechesnounUS /ˈbriːtʃɪz/
(used in the plural) trousers ending above the knee
From this reading After the haymakers, in their pale corduroys and dirty white slops, came a tall, spare, shock-headed man, not recently shaved, dressed in grey--grey coat, grey breeches and stockings, and a tall, hard felt hat that was old and grey.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It was nine o’clock on a late July evening, and the haymakers, only just set free, came stamping into the bar.
carternounUS /ˈkɑːrtər/
Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading The last waggon-load stopped at the door while the red-whiskered carter stood, one hand on the latch, and drank his pint before leading his horses into the stall.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading After the haymakers, in their pale corduroys and dirty white slops, came a tall, spare, shock-headed man, not recently shaved, dressed in grey--grey coat, grey breeches and stockings, and a tall, hard felt hat that was old and grey.
corduroysnoun
cotton trousers made of corduroy cloth
From this reading After the haymakers, in their pale corduroys and dirty white slops, came a tall, spare, shock-headed man, not recently shaved, dressed in grey--grey coat, grey breeches and stockings, and a tall, hard felt hat that was old and grey.
dirtyadjectiveUS /ˈdɜːrti/
soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
From this reading After the haymakers, in their pale corduroys and dirty white slops, came a tall, spare, shock-headed man, not recently shaved, dressed in grey--grey coat, grey breeches and stockings, and a tall, hard felt hat that was old and grey.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The last waggon-load stopped at the door while the red-whiskered carter stood, one hand on the latch, and drank his pint before leading his horses into the stall.
inflected form of “drink” — take in liquids
From this reading The last waggon-load stopped at the door while the red-whiskered carter stood, one hand on the latch, and drank his pint before leading his horses into the stall.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading After the haymakers, in their pale corduroys and dirty white slops, came a tall, spare, shock-headed man, not recently shaved, dressed in grey--grey coat, grey breeches and stockings, and a tall, hard felt hat that was old and grey.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading It was nine o’clock on a late July evening, and the haymakers, only just set free, came stamping into the bar.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading After the haymakers, in their pale corduroys and dirty white slops, came a tall, spare, shock-headed man, not recently shaved, dressed in grey--grey coat, grey breeches and stockings, and a tall, hard felt hat that was old and grey.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading For it was here some years ago that I met for the first time a remarkable man.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For it was here some years ago that I met for the first time a remarkable man.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading It was nine o’clock on a late July evening, and the haymakers, only just set free, came stamping into the bar.
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading After the haymakers, in their pale corduroys and dirty white slops, came a tall, spare, shock-headed man, not recently shaved, dressed in grey--grey coat, grey breeches and stockings, and a tall, hard felt hat that was old and grey.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The last waggon-load stopped at the door while the red-whiskered carter stood, one hand on the latch, and drank his pint before leading his horses into the stall.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading After the haymakers, in their pale corduroys and dirty white slops, came a tall, spare, shock-headed man, not recently shaved, dressed in grey--grey coat, grey breeches and stockings, and a tall, hard felt hat that was old and grey.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading After the haymakers, in their pale corduroys and dirty white slops, came a tall, spare, shock-headed man, not recently shaved, dressed in grey--grey coat, grey breeches and stockings, and a tall, hard felt hat that was old and grey.
haymakersnounUS /ˈheɪmeɪkərz/
plural of “haymaker” — a farm machine that treats hay to cause more rapid and even drying
From this reading It was nine o’clock on a late July evening, and the haymakers, only just set free, came stamping into the bar.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading For it was here some years ago that I met for the first time a remarkable man.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The last waggon-load stopped at the door while the red-whiskered carter stood, one hand on the latch, and drank his pint before leading his horses into the stall.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading A RETURN TO NATURE I turn into my next inn with unusual hopes.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading The last waggon-load stopped at the door while the red-whiskered carter stood, one hand on the latch, and drank his pint before leading his horses into the stall.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A RETURN TO NATURE I turn into my next inn with unusual hopes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After the haymakers, in their pale corduroys and dirty white slops, came a tall, spare, shock-headed man, not recently shaved, dressed in grey--grey coat, grey breeches and stockings, and a tall, hard felt hat that was old and grey.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading A RETURN TO NATURE I turn into my next inn with unusual hopes.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A RETURN TO NATURE I turn into my next inn with unusual hopes.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading For it was here some years ago that I met for the first time a remarkable man.
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading It was nine o’clock on a late July evening, and the haymakers, only just set free, came stamping into the bar.
and nothing more
From this reading It was nine o’clock on a late July evening, and the haymakers, only just set free, came stamping into the bar.
immediately past
From this reading The last waggon-load stopped at the door while the red-whiskered carter stood, one hand on the latch, and drank his pint before leading his horses into the stall.
latchverbUS /lætʃ/
fasten with a latch
From this reading The last waggon-load stopped at the door while the red-whiskered carter stood, one hand on the latch, and drank his pint before leading his horses into the stall.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading It was nine o’clock on a late July evening, and the haymakers, only just set free, came stamping into the bar.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading The last waggon-load stopped at the door while the red-whiskered carter stood, one hand on the latch, and drank his pint before leading his horses into the stall.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading For it was here some years ago that I met for the first time a remarkable man.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading For it was here some years ago that I met for the first time a remarkable man.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading A RETURN TO NATURE I turn into my next inn with unusual hopes.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading A RETURN TO NATURE I turn into my next inn with unusual hopes.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading A RETURN TO NATURE I turn into my next inn with unusual hopes.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading It was nine o’clock on a late July evening, and the haymakers, only just set free, came stamping into the bar.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading After the haymakers, in their pale corduroys and dirty white slops, came a tall, spare, shock-headed man, not recently shaved, dressed in grey--grey coat, grey breeches and stockings, and a tall, hard felt hat that was old and grey.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading It was nine o’clock on a late July evening, and the haymakers, only just set free, came stamping into the bar.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading After the haymakers, in their pale corduroys and dirty white slops, came a tall, spare, shock-headed man, not recently shaved, dressed in grey--grey coat, grey breeches and stockings, and a tall, hard felt hat that was old and grey.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was nine o’clock on a late July evening, and the haymakers, only just set free, came stamping into the bar.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The last waggon-load stopped at the door while the red-whiskered carter stood, one hand on the latch, and drank his pint before leading his horses into the stall.
and nothing more
From this reading It was nine o’clock on a late July evening, and the haymakers, only just set free, came stamping into the bar.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading After the haymakers, in their pale corduroys and dirty white slops, came a tall, spare, shock-headed man, not recently shaved, dressed in grey--grey coat, grey breeches and stockings, and a tall, hard felt hat that was old and grey.
pintnounUS /paɪnt/
a British imperial capacity measure (liquid or dry) equal to 4 gills or 568.26 cubic centimeters
From this reading The last waggon-load stopped at the door while the red-whiskered carter stood, one hand on the latch, and drank his pint before leading his horses into the stall.
recentlyadverbUS /ˈriːsəntli/
in the recent past
From this reading After the haymakers, in their pale corduroys and dirty white slops, came a tall, spare, shock-headed man, not recently shaved, dressed in grey--grey coat, grey breeches and stockings, and a tall, hard felt hat that was old and grey.
red-whiskered
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The last waggon-load stopped at the door while the red-whiskered carter stood, one hand on the latch, and drank his pint before leading his horses into the stall.
unusual or striking
From this reading For it was here some years ago that I met for the first time a remarkable man.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading A RETURN TO NATURE I turn into my next inn with unusual hopes.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It was nine o’clock on a late July evening, and the haymakers, only just set free, came stamping into the bar.
shavedadjectiveUS /ʃeɪvd/
having the beard or hair cut off close to the skin
From this reading After the haymakers, in their pale corduroys and dirty white slops, came a tall, spare, shock-headed man, not recently shaved, dressed in grey--grey coat, grey breeches and stockings, and a tall, hard felt hat that was old and grey.
shock-headedadjective
having a shock (or untidy mass) of hair
From this reading After the haymakers, in their pale corduroys and dirty white slops, came a tall, spare, shock-headed man, not recently shaved, dressed in grey--grey coat, grey breeches and stockings, and a tall, hard felt hat that was old and grey.
slopsnoun
wet feed (especially for pigs) consisting of mostly kitchen waste mixed with water or skimmed or sour milk
From this reading After the haymakers, in their pale corduroys and dirty white slops, came a tall, spare, shock-headed man, not recently shaved, dressed in grey--grey coat, grey breeches and stockings, and a tall, hard felt hat that was old and grey.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading For it was here some years ago that I met for the first time a remarkable man.
refrain from harming
From this reading After the haymakers, in their pale corduroys and dirty white slops, came a tall, spare, shock-headed man, not recently shaved, dressed in grey--grey coat, grey breeches and stockings, and a tall, hard felt hat that was old and grey.
stallnounUS /stɔːl/
a compartment in a stable where a single animal is confined and fed
From this reading The last waggon-load stopped at the door while the red-whiskered carter stood, one hand on the latch, and drank his pint before leading his horses into the stall.
stampingverbUS /ˈstæmpɪŋ/
-ing form of “stamp” — walk heavily
From this reading It was nine o’clock on a late July evening, and the haymakers, only just set free, came stamping into the bar.
stockingsnounUS /ˈstɑːkɪŋz/
plural of “stocking” — close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)
From this reading After the haymakers, in their pale corduroys and dirty white slops, came a tall, spare, shock-headed man, not recently shaved, dressed in grey--grey coat, grey breeches and stockings, and a tall, hard felt hat that was old and grey.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The last waggon-load stopped at the door while the red-whiskered carter stood, one hand on the latch, and drank his pint before leading his horses into the stall.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading The last waggon-load stopped at the door while the red-whiskered carter stood, one hand on the latch, and drank his pint before leading his horses into the stall.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading After the haymakers, in their pale corduroys and dirty white slops, came a tall, spare, shock-headed man, not recently shaved, dressed in grey--grey coat, grey breeches and stockings, and a tall, hard felt hat that was old and grey.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For it was here some years ago that I met for the first time a remarkable man.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For it was here some years ago that I met for the first time a remarkable man.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading After the haymakers, in their pale corduroys and dirty white slops, came a tall, spare, shock-headed man, not recently shaved, dressed in grey--grey coat, grey breeches and stockings, and a tall, hard felt hat that was old and grey.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading For it was here some years ago that I met for the first time a remarkable man.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A RETURN TO NATURE I turn into my next inn with unusual hopes.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading A RETURN TO NATURE I turn into my next inn with unusual hopes.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading A RETURN TO NATURE I turn into my next inn with unusual hopes.
waggon-load
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The last waggon-load stopped at the door while the red-whiskered carter stood, one hand on the latch, and drank his pint before leading his horses into the stall.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For it was here some years ago that I met for the first time a remarkable man.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The last waggon-load stopped at the door while the red-whiskered carter stood, one hand on the latch, and drank his pint before leading his horses into the stall.
a Caucasian
From this reading After the haymakers, in their pale corduroys and dirty white slops, came a tall, spare, shock-headed man, not recently shaved, dressed in grey--grey coat, grey breeches and stockings, and a tall, hard felt hat that was old and grey.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A RETURN TO NATURE I turn into my next inn with unusual hopes.
a late time of life
From this reading For it was here some years ago that I met for the first time a remarkable man.
