used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A mile or more beyond the spot where Gilbert Potter had been waylaid, there was a lonely tavern, called the “Drovers' Inn.”
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After having carefully groomed Roger with his own hands, and commended him to the special attentions of the ostler, he entered the warm public room, wherein three or four storm-bound drovers were gathered around the roaring fire of hickory logs.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Here he dismounted, more for his horse's sake than his own, although he was sore, weary, and sick of heart.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Here he dismounted, more for his horse's sake than his own, although he was sore, weary, and sick of heart.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading After having carefully groomed Roger with his own hands, and commended him to the special attentions of the ostler, he entered the warm public room, wherein three or four storm-bound drovers were gathered around the roaring fire of hickory logs.
attentionsnounUS /əˈtenʃənz/
plural of “attention” — the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading After having carefully groomed Roger with his own hands, and commended him to the special attentions of the ostler, he entered the warm public room, wherein three or four storm-bound drovers were gathered around the roaring fire of hickory logs.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A mile or more beyond the spot where Gilbert Potter had been waylaid, there was a lonely tavern, called the “Drovers' Inn.”
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The men kindly made way for the pale, dripping, wretched-looking stranger; and the landlord, with a shrewd glance and a suggestion of “Something hot, I reckon?” began mixing a compound proper for the occasion.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading A mile or more beyond the spot where Gilbert Potter had been waylaid, there was a lonely tavern, called the “Drovers' Inn.”
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading A mile or more beyond the spot where Gilbert Potter had been waylaid, there was a lonely tavern, called the “Drovers' Inn.”
taking care or paying attention
From this reading After having carefully groomed Roger with his own hands, and commended him to the special attentions of the ostler, he entered the warm public room, wherein three or four storm-bound drovers were gathered around the roaring fire of hickory logs.
commendedverbUS /kəˈmendɪd/
past form of “commend” — express approval of
From this reading After having carefully groomed Roger with his own hands, and commended him to the special attentions of the ostler, he entered the warm public room, wherein three or four storm-bound drovers were gathered around the roaring fire of hickory logs.
compoundnounUS /ˈkɑːmpaʊnd/
a whole formed by a union of two or more elements or parts
From this reading The men kindly made way for the pale, dripping, wretched-looking stranger; and the landlord, with a shrewd glance and a suggestion of “Something hot, I reckon?” began mixing a compound proper for the occasion.
dismounted
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From this reading Here he dismounted, more for his horse's sake than his own, although he was sore, weary, and sick of heart.
drippingnounUS /ˈdrɪpɪŋ/
a liquid (as water) that flows in drops (as from the eaves of house)
From this reading The men kindly made way for the pale, dripping, wretched-looking stranger; and the landlord, with a shrewd glance and a suggestion of “Something hot, I reckon?” began mixing a compound proper for the occasion.
Drovers
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From this reading A mile or more beyond the spot where Gilbert Potter had been waylaid, there was a lonely tavern, called the “Drovers' Inn.”
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading After having carefully groomed Roger with his own hands, and commended him to the special attentions of the ostler, he entered the warm public room, wherein three or four storm-bound drovers were gathered around the roaring fire of hickory logs.
start firing a weapon
From this reading After having carefully groomed Roger with his own hands, and commended him to the special attentions of the ostler, he entered the warm public room, wherein three or four storm-bound drovers were gathered around the roaring fire of hickory logs.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Here he dismounted, more for his horse's sake than his own, although he was sore, weary, and sick of heart.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading After having carefully groomed Roger with his own hands, and commended him to the special attentions of the ostler, he entered the warm public room, wherein three or four storm-bound drovers were gathered around the roaring fire of hickory logs.
brought together in one place
From this reading After having carefully groomed Roger with his own hands, and commended him to the special attentions of the ostler, he entered the warm public room, wherein three or four storm-bound drovers were gathered around the roaring fire of hickory logs.
GilbertnounUS /ˈɡɪlbərt/
a unit of magnetomotive force equal to 0.7958 ampere-turns
From this reading A mile or more beyond the spot where Gilbert Potter had been waylaid, there was a lonely tavern, called the “Drovers' Inn.”
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading The men kindly made way for the pale, dripping, wretched-looking stranger; and the landlord, with a shrewd glance and a suggestion of “Something hot, I reckon?” began mixing a compound proper for the occasion.
groomedadjectiveUS /ɡruːmd/
neat and smart in appearance; well cared for
From this reading After having carefully groomed Roger with his own hands, and commended him to the special attentions of the ostler, he entered the warm public room, wherein three or four storm-bound drovers were gathered around the roaring fire of hickory logs.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A mile or more beyond the spot where Gilbert Potter had been waylaid, there was a lonely tavern, called the “Drovers' Inn.”
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading After having carefully groomed Roger with his own hands, and commended him to the special attentions of the ostler, he entered the warm public room, wherein three or four storm-bound drovers were gathered around the roaring fire of hickory logs.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading After having carefully groomed Roger with his own hands, and commended him to the special attentions of the ostler, he entered the warm public room, wherein three or four storm-bound drovers were gathered around the roaring fire of hickory logs.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Here he dismounted, more for his horse's sake than his own, although he was sore, weary, and sick of heart.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Here he dismounted, more for his horse's sake than his own, although he was sore, weary, and sick of heart.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here he dismounted, more for his horse's sake than his own, although he was sore, weary, and sick of heart.
hickorynounUS /ˈhɪkəri/
valuable tough heavy hardwood from various hickory trees
From this reading After having carefully groomed Roger with his own hands, and commended him to the special attentions of the ostler, he entered the warm public room, wherein three or four storm-bound drovers were gathered around the roaring fire of hickory logs.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading After having carefully groomed Roger with his own hands, and commended him to the special attentions of the ostler, he entered the warm public room, wherein three or four storm-bound drovers were gathered around the roaring fire of hickory logs.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ROGER REPAYS HIS MASTER.
horse'snounUS /ˈhɔːrsəz/
possessive form of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Here he dismounted, more for his horse's sake than his own, although he was sore, weary, and sick of heart.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading The men kindly made way for the pale, dripping, wretched-looking stranger; and the landlord, with a shrewd glance and a suggestion of “Something hot, I reckon?” began mixing a compound proper for the occasion.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The men kindly made way for the pale, dripping, wretched-looking stranger; and the landlord, with a shrewd glance and a suggestion of “Something hot, I reckon?” began mixing a compound proper for the occasion.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading A mile or more beyond the spot where Gilbert Potter had been waylaid, there was a lonely tavern, called the “Drovers' Inn.”
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading The men kindly made way for the pale, dripping, wretched-looking stranger; and the landlord, with a shrewd glance and a suggestion of “Something hot, I reckon?” began mixing a compound proper for the occasion.
landlordnounUS /ˈlændlɔːrd/
a landowner who leases to others
From this reading The men kindly made way for the pale, dripping, wretched-looking stranger; and the landlord, with a shrewd glance and a suggestion of “Something hot, I reckon?” began mixing a compound proper for the occasion.
logsnounUS /lɔːɡz/
plural of “log” — a segment of the trunk of a tree when stripped of branches
From this reading After having carefully groomed Roger with his own hands, and commended him to the special attentions of the ostler, he entered the warm public room, wherein three or four storm-bound drovers were gathered around the roaring fire of hickory logs.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading A mile or more beyond the spot where Gilbert Potter had been waylaid, there was a lonely tavern, called the “Drovers' Inn.”
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The men kindly made way for the pale, dripping, wretched-looking stranger; and the landlord, with a shrewd glance and a suggestion of “Something hot, I reckon?” began mixing a compound proper for the occasion.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading ROGER REPAYS HIS MASTER.
the force of workers available
From this reading The men kindly made way for the pale, dripping, wretched-looking stranger; and the landlord, with a shrewd glance and a suggestion of “Something hot, I reckon?” began mixing a compound proper for the occasion.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading A mile or more beyond the spot where Gilbert Potter had been waylaid, there was a lonely tavern, called the “Drovers' Inn.”
mixingnounUS /ˈmɪksɪŋ/
the act of mixing together
From this reading The men kindly made way for the pale, dripping, wretched-looking stranger; and the landlord, with a shrewd glance and a suggestion of “Something hot, I reckon?” began mixing a compound proper for the occasion.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A mile or more beyond the spot where Gilbert Potter had been waylaid, there was a lonely tavern, called the “Drovers' Inn.”
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading The men kindly made way for the pale, dripping, wretched-looking stranger; and the landlord, with a shrewd glance and a suggestion of “Something hot, I reckon?” began mixing a compound proper for the occasion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Here he dismounted, more for his horse's sake than his own, although he was sore, weary, and sick of heart.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A mile or more beyond the spot where Gilbert Potter had been waylaid, there was a lonely tavern, called the “Drovers' Inn.”
ostlernoun
someone employed in a stable to take care of the horses
From this reading After having carefully groomed Roger with his own hands, and commended him to the special attentions of the ostler, he entered the warm public room, wherein three or four storm-bound drovers were gathered around the roaring fire of hickory logs.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Here he dismounted, more for his horse's sake than his own, although he was sore, weary, and sick of heart.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading The men kindly made way for the pale, dripping, wretched-looking stranger; and the landlord, with a shrewd glance and a suggestion of “Something hot, I reckon?” began mixing a compound proper for the occasion.
PotterverbUS /ˈpɑːtər/
do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly
From this reading A mile or more beyond the spot where Gilbert Potter had been waylaid, there was a lonely tavern, called the “Drovers' Inn.”
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading The men kindly made way for the pale, dripping, wretched-looking stranger; and the landlord, with a shrewd glance and a suggestion of “Something hot, I reckon?” began mixing a compound proper for the occasion.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading After having carefully groomed Roger with his own hands, and commended him to the special attentions of the ostler, he entered the warm public room, wherein three or four storm-bound drovers were gathered around the roaring fire of hickory logs.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading The men kindly made way for the pale, dripping, wretched-looking stranger; and the landlord, with a shrewd glance and a suggestion of “Something hot, I reckon?” began mixing a compound proper for the occasion.
REPAYSverbUS /ˌriːˈpeɪz/
third-person singular of “repay” — pay back
From this reading ROGER REPAYS HIS MASTER.
roaringnounUS /ˈrɔːrɪŋ/
a deep prolonged loud noise
From this reading After having carefully groomed Roger with his own hands, and commended him to the special attentions of the ostler, he entered the warm public room, wherein three or four storm-bound drovers were gathered around the roaring fire of hickory logs.
ROGER
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From this reading ROGER REPAYS HIS MASTER.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading After having carefully groomed Roger with his own hands, and commended him to the special attentions of the ostler, he entered the warm public room, wherein three or four storm-bound drovers were gathered around the roaring fire of hickory logs.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading Here he dismounted, more for his horse's sake than his own, although he was sore, weary, and sick of heart.
shrewdadjectiveUS /ʃruːd/
marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
From this reading The men kindly made way for the pale, dripping, wretched-looking stranger; and the landlord, with a shrewd glance and a suggestion of “Something hot, I reckon?” began mixing a compound proper for the occasion.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Here he dismounted, more for his horse's sake than his own, although he was sore, weary, and sick of heart.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading The men kindly made way for the pale, dripping, wretched-looking stranger; and the landlord, with a shrewd glance and a suggestion of “Something hot, I reckon?” began mixing a compound proper for the occasion.
hurting
From this reading Here he dismounted, more for his horse's sake than his own, although he was sore, weary, and sick of heart.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading After having carefully groomed Roger with his own hands, and commended him to the special attentions of the ostler, he entered the warm public room, wherein three or four storm-bound drovers were gathered around the roaring fire of hickory logs.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading A mile or more beyond the spot where Gilbert Potter had been waylaid, there was a lonely tavern, called the “Drovers' Inn.”
storm-bound
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From this reading After having carefully groomed Roger with his own hands, and commended him to the special attentions of the ostler, he entered the warm public room, wherein three or four storm-bound drovers were gathered around the roaring fire of hickory logs.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading The men kindly made way for the pale, dripping, wretched-looking stranger; and the landlord, with a shrewd glance and a suggestion of “Something hot, I reckon?” began mixing a compound proper for the occasion.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading The men kindly made way for the pale, dripping, wretched-looking stranger; and the landlord, with a shrewd glance and a suggestion of “Something hot, I reckon?” began mixing a compound proper for the occasion.
tavernnounUS /ˈtævərn/
a building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks
From this reading A mile or more beyond the spot where Gilbert Potter had been waylaid, there was a lonely tavern, called the “Drovers' Inn.”
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Here he dismounted, more for his horse's sake than his own, although he was sore, weary, and sick of heart.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A mile or more beyond the spot where Gilbert Potter had been waylaid, there was a lonely tavern, called the “Drovers' Inn.”
in or at that place or location
From this reading A mile or more beyond the spot where Gilbert Potter had been waylaid, there was a lonely tavern, called the “Drovers' Inn.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading After having carefully groomed Roger with his own hands, and commended him to the special attentions of the ostler, he entered the warm public room, wherein three or four storm-bound drovers were gathered around the roaring fire of hickory logs.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After having carefully groomed Roger with his own hands, and commended him to the special attentions of the ostler, he entered the warm public room, wherein three or four storm-bound drovers were gathered around the roaring fire of hickory logs.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading After having carefully groomed Roger with his own hands, and commended him to the special attentions of the ostler, he entered the warm public room, wherein three or four storm-bound drovers were gathered around the roaring fire of hickory logs.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A mile or more beyond the spot where Gilbert Potter had been waylaid, there was a lonely tavern, called the “Drovers' Inn.”
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The men kindly made way for the pale, dripping, wretched-looking stranger; and the landlord, with a shrewd glance and a suggestion of “Something hot, I reckon?” began mixing a compound proper for the occasion.
waylaidverbUS /ˈweɪleɪd/
inflected form of “waylay” — wait in hiding to attack
From this reading A mile or more beyond the spot where Gilbert Potter had been waylaid, there was a lonely tavern, called the “Drovers' Inn.”
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading Here he dismounted, more for his horse's sake than his own, although he was sore, weary, and sick of heart.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading After having carefully groomed Roger with his own hands, and commended him to the special attentions of the ostler, he entered the warm public room, wherein three or four storm-bound drovers were gathered around the roaring fire of hickory logs.
in or at the place that
From this reading A mile or more beyond the spot where Gilbert Potter had been waylaid, there was a lonely tavern, called the “Drovers' Inn.”
wherein
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From this reading After having carefully groomed Roger with his own hands, and commended him to the special attentions of the ostler, he entered the warm public room, wherein three or four storm-bound drovers were gathered around the roaring fire of hickory logs.
in the company of; together with
From this reading After having carefully groomed Roger with his own hands, and commended him to the special attentions of the ostler, he entered the warm public room, wherein three or four storm-bound drovers were gathered around the roaring fire of hickory logs.
wretched-looking
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From this reading The men kindly made way for the pale, dripping, wretched-looking stranger; and the landlord, with a shrewd glance and a suggestion of “Something hot, I reckon?” began mixing a compound proper for the occasion.
