adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The two saddle-horses and a team for carriage use had been shipped ahead.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading He had resisted all entreaties to accompany them.
aheadadverbUS /əˈhed/
at or in the front
From this reading The two saddle-horses and a team for carriage use had been shipped ahead.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 He had resisted all entreaties to accompany them.
aloofadjectiveUS /əˈluːf/
remote in manner
From this reading From the rear platform they had watched the tall figure of Uncle Peter Bines standing in the bright autumn sun, aloof from the band of kerchief-waving friends, the droop of his head and shoulders showing the dejection he felt at seeing them go.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The two saddle-horses and a team for carriage use had been shipped ahead.
ArgonautsnounUS /ˈɑːrɡənɔːts/
plural of “argonaut” — someone engaged in a dangerous but potentially rewarding adventure
From this reading The Argonauts Return to the Rising Sun It was mid-October.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading From the rear platform they had watched the tall figure of Uncle Peter Bines standing in the bright autumn sun, aloof from the band of kerchief-waving friends, the droop of his head and shoulders showing the dejection he felt at seeing them go.
autumnnounUS /ˈɔːtəm/
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading From the rear platform they had watched the tall figure of Uncle Peter Bines standing in the bright autumn sun, aloof from the band of kerchief-waving friends, the droop of his head and shoulders showing the dejection he felt at seeing them go.
bandnounUS /bænd/
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading From the rear platform they had watched the tall figure of Uncle Peter Bines standing in the bright autumn sun, aloof from the band of kerchief-waving friends, the droop of his head and shoulders showing the dejection he felt at seeing them go.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The two saddle-horses and a team for carriage use had been shipped ahead.
beginningnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading In the private car the little party was beginning its own journey Eastward.
BinesnounUS /baɪnz/
plural of “bine” — European twining plant whose flowers are used chiefly to flavor malt liquors; cultivated in America
From this reading From the rear platform they had watched the tall figure of Uncle Peter Bines standing in the bright autumn sun, aloof from the band of kerchief-waving friends, the droop of his head and shoulders showing the dejection he felt at seeing them go.
brightadjectiveUS /braɪt/
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading From the rear platform they had watched the tall figure of Uncle Peter Bines standing in the bright autumn sun, aloof from the band of kerchief-waving friends, the droop of his head and shoulders showing the dejection he felt at seeing them go.
carnounUS /kɑːr/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading In the private car the little party was beginning its own journey Eastward.
carriagenounUS /ˈkærɪdʒ/
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading The two saddle-horses and a team for carriage use had been shipped ahead.
dejectionnoun
a state of melancholy depression
From this reading From the rear platform they had watched the tall figure of Uncle Peter Bines standing in the bright autumn sun, aloof from the band of kerchief-waving friends, the droop of his head and shoulders showing the dejection he felt at seeing them go.
droopverbUS /druːp/
droop, sink, or settle from or as if from pressure or loss of tautness
From this reading From the rear platform they had watched the tall figure of Uncle Peter Bines standing in the bright autumn sun, aloof from the band of kerchief-waving friends, the droop of his head and shoulders showing the dejection he felt at seeing them go.
EastwardadjectiveUS /ˈiːstwərd/
moving toward the east
From this reading In the private car the little party was beginning its own journey Eastward.
entreatiesnounUS /enˈtriːtiz/
plural of “entreaty” — earnest or urgent request
From this reading He had resisted all entreaties to accompany them.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading From the rear platform they had watched the tall figure of Uncle Peter Bines standing in the bright autumn sun, aloof from the band of kerchief-waving friends, the droop of his head and shoulders showing the dejection he felt at seeing them go.
figurenounUS /ˈfɪɡjər/
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading From the rear platform they had watched the tall figure of Uncle Peter Bines standing in the bright autumn sun, aloof from the band of kerchief-waving friends, the droop of his head and shoulders showing the dejection he felt at seeing them go.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The two saddle-horses and a team for carriage use had been shipped ahead.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading From the rear platform they had watched the tall figure of Uncle Peter Bines standing in the bright autumn sun, aloof from the band of kerchief-waving friends, the droop of his head and shoulders showing the dejection he felt at seeing them go.
FromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the rear platform they had watched the tall figure of Uncle Peter Bines standing in the bright autumn sun, aloof from the band of kerchief-waving friends, the droop of his head and shoulders showing the dejection he felt at seeing them go.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading From the rear platform they had watched the tall figure of Uncle Peter Bines standing in the bright autumn sun, aloof from the band of kerchief-waving friends, the droop of his head and shoulders showing the dejection he felt at seeing them go.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The two saddle-horses and a team for carriage use had been shipped ahead.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From the rear platform they had watched the tall figure of Uncle Peter Bines standing in the bright autumn sun, aloof from the band of kerchief-waving friends, the droop of his head and shoulders showing the dejection he felt at seeing them go.
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading From the rear platform they had watched the tall figure of Uncle Peter Bines standing in the bright autumn sun, aloof from the band of kerchief-waving friends, the droop of his head and shoulders showing the dejection he felt at seeing them go.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading From the rear platform they had watched the tall figure of Uncle Peter Bines standing in the bright autumn sun, aloof from the band of kerchief-waving friends, the droop of his head and shoulders showing the dejection he felt at seeing them go.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the private car the little party was beginning its own journey Eastward.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Argonauts Return to the Rising Sun It was mid-October.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading In the private car the little party was beginning its own journey Eastward.
journeyverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrni/
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading In the private car the little party was beginning its own journey Eastward.
kerchief-waving
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading From the rear platform they had watched the tall figure of Uncle Peter Bines standing in the bright autumn sun, aloof from the band of kerchief-waving friends, the droop of his head and shoulders showing the dejection he felt at seeing them go.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In the private car the little party was beginning its own journey Eastward.
mid-Octobernoun
the middle part of October
From this reading The Argonauts Return to the Rising Sun It was mid-October.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading From the rear platform they had watched the tall figure of Uncle Peter Bines standing in the bright autumn sun, aloof from the band of kerchief-waving friends, the droop of his head and shoulders showing the dejection he felt at seeing them go.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading In the private car the little party was beginning its own journey Eastward.
partynounUS /ˈpɑːrti/
an organization to gain political power
From this reading In the private car the little party was beginning its own journey Eastward.
PeternounUS /ˈpiːtər/
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading From the rear platform they had watched the tall figure of Uncle Peter Bines standing in the bright autumn sun, aloof from the band of kerchief-waving friends, the droop of his head and shoulders showing the dejection he felt at seeing them go.
platformnounUS /ˈplætfɔːrm/
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading From the rear platform they had watched the tall figure of Uncle Peter Bines standing in the bright autumn sun, aloof from the band of kerchief-waving friends, the droop of his head and shoulders showing the dejection he felt at seeing them go.
privateadjectiveUS /ˈpraɪvət/
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading In the private car the little party was beginning its own journey Eastward.
rearnounUS /rɪr/
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading From the rear platform they had watched the tall figure of Uncle Peter Bines standing in the bright autumn sun, aloof from the band of kerchief-waving friends, the droop of his head and shoulders showing the dejection he felt at seeing them go.
resistedverbUS /rɪˈzɪstɪd/
past form of “resist” — elude, especially in a baffling way
From this reading He had resisted all entreaties to accompany them.
ReturnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The Argonauts Return to the Rising Sun It was mid-October.
RisingadjectiveUS /ˈraɪzɪŋ/
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading The Argonauts Return to the Rising Sun It was mid-October.
saddle-horses
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The two saddle-horses and a team for carriage use had been shipped ahead.
seeingnounUS /ˈsiːɪŋ/
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading From the rear platform they had watched the tall figure of Uncle Peter Bines standing in the bright autumn sun, aloof from the band of kerchief-waving friends, the droop of his head and shoulders showing the dejection he felt at seeing them go.
shippedverbUS /ʃɪpt/
inflected form of “ship” — transport commercially
From this reading The two saddle-horses and a team for carriage use had been shipped ahead.
shouldersnounUS /ˈʃoʊldərz/
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading From the rear platform they had watched the tall figure of Uncle Peter Bines standing in the bright autumn sun, aloof from the band of kerchief-waving friends, the droop of his head and shoulders showing the dejection he felt at seeing them go.
showingnounUS /ˈʃoʊɪŋ/
the display of a motion picture
From this reading From the rear platform they had watched the tall figure of Uncle Peter Bines standing in the bright autumn sun, aloof from the band of kerchief-waving friends, the droop of his head and shoulders showing the dejection he felt at seeing them go.
standingadjectiveUS /ˈstændɪŋ/
having a supporting base
From this reading From the rear platform they had watched the tall figure of Uncle Peter Bines standing in the bright autumn sun, aloof from the band of kerchief-waving friends, the droop of his head and shoulders showing the dejection he felt at seeing them go.
SunnounUS /sʌn/
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The Argonauts Return to the Rising Sun It was mid-October.
talladjectiveUS /tɔːl/
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading From the rear platform they had watched the tall figure of Uncle Peter Bines standing in the bright autumn sun, aloof from the band of kerchief-waving friends, the droop of his head and shoulders showing the dejection he felt at seeing them go.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading The two saddle-horses and a team for carriage use had been shipped ahead.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Argonauts Return to the Rising Sun It was mid-October.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading From the rear platform they had watched the tall figure of Uncle Peter Bines standing in the bright autumn sun, aloof from the band of kerchief-waving friends, the droop of his head and shoulders showing the dejection he felt at seeing them go.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From the rear platform they had watched the tall figure of Uncle Peter Bines standing in the bright autumn sun, aloof from the band of kerchief-waving friends, the droop of his head and shoulders showing the dejection he felt at seeing them go.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Argonauts Return to the Rising Sun It was mid-October.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two saddle-horses and a team for carriage use had been shipped ahead.
UnclenounUS /ˈʌŋkəl/
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading From the rear platform they had watched the tall figure of Uncle Peter Bines standing in the bright autumn sun, aloof from the band of kerchief-waving friends, the droop of his head and shoulders showing the dejection he felt at seeing them go.
usenounUS /juːs/
the act of using
From this reading The two saddle-horses and a team for carriage use had been shipped ahead.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Argonauts Return to the Rising Sun It was mid-October.
watchedverbUS /wɑːtʃt/
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading From the rear platform they had watched the tall figure of Uncle Peter Bines standing in the bright autumn sun, aloof from the band of kerchief-waving friends, the droop of his head and shoulders showing the dejection he felt at seeing them go.
