used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Hawker had a writing friend named Hollanden.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading In the morning Hawker took his painting equipment, and after manoeuvring in the fields until he had proved to himself that he had no desire to go toward the inn, he went toward it.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The time was only nine o'clock, and he knew that he could not hope to see Hollanden before eleven, as it was only through rumour that Hollanden was aware that there was a sunrise and an early morning.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the morning Hawker took his painting equipment, and after manoeuvring in the fields until he had proved to himself that he had no desire to go toward the inn, he went toward it.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading In New York Hollanden had announced his resolution to spend the summer at Hemlock Inn.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The time was only nine o'clock, and he knew that he could not hope to see Hollanden before eleven, as it was only through rumour that Hollanden was aware that there was a sunrise and an early morning.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In New York Hollanden had announced his resolution to spend the summer at Hemlock Inn.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading The time was only nine o'clock, and he knew that he could not hope to see Hollanden before eleven, as it was only through rumour that Hollanden was aware that there was a sunrise and an early morning.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The time was only nine o'clock, and he knew that he could not hope to see Hollanden before eleven, as it was only through rumour that Hollanden was aware that there was a sunrise and an early morning.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The time was only nine o'clock, and he knew that he could not hope to see Hollanden before eleven, as it was only through rumour that Hollanden was aware that there was a sunrise and an early morning.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading "I don't like to see the world progressing," he had said; "I shall go to Sullivan County for a time."
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading In the morning Hawker took his painting equipment, and after manoeuvring in the fields until he had proved to himself that he had no desire to go toward the inn, he went toward it.
don't
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From this reading "I don't like to see the world progressing," he had said; "I shall go to Sullivan County for a time."
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading The time was only nine o'clock, and he knew that he could not hope to see Hollanden before eleven, as it was only through rumour that Hollanden was aware that there was a sunrise and an early morning.
being one more than ten
From this reading The time was only nine o'clock, and he knew that he could not hope to see Hollanden before eleven, as it was only through rumour that Hollanden was aware that there was a sunrise and an early morning.
equipmentnounUS /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/
an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service
From this reading In the morning Hawker took his painting equipment, and after manoeuvring in the fields until he had proved to himself that he had no desire to go toward the inn, he went toward it.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading In the morning Hawker took his painting equipment, and after manoeuvring in the fields until he had proved to himself that he had no desire to go toward the inn, he went toward it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I don't like to see the world progressing," he had said; "I shall go to Sullivan County for a time."
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Hawker had a writing friend named Hollanden.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "I don't like to see the world progressing," he had said; "I shall go to Sullivan County for a time."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Hawker had a writing friend named Hollanden.
HawkernounUS /ˈhɔːkər/
someone who travels about selling his wares (as on the streets or at carnivals)
From this reading Hawker had a writing friend named Hollanden.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I don't like to see the world progressing," he had said; "I shall go to Sullivan County for a time."
HemlocknounUS /ˈhemlɑːk/
poisonous drug derived from an Eurasian plant of the genus Conium
From this reading In New York Hollanden had announced his resolution to spend the summer at Hemlock Inn.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading In the morning Hawker took his painting equipment, and after manoeuvring in the fields until he had proved to himself that he had no desire to go toward the inn, he went toward it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In New York Hollanden had announced his resolution to spend the summer at Hemlock Inn.
Hollanden
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From this reading Hawker had a writing friend named Hollanden.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading The time was only nine o'clock, and he knew that he could not hope to see Hollanden before eleven, as it was only through rumour that Hollanden was aware that there was a sunrise and an early morning.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I don't like to see the world progressing," he had said; "I shall go to Sullivan County for a time."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In New York Hollanden had announced his resolution to spend the summer at Hemlock Inn.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading In New York Hollanden had announced his resolution to spend the summer at Hemlock Inn.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In the morning Hawker took his painting equipment, and after manoeuvring in the fields until he had proved to himself that he had no desire to go toward the inn, he went toward it.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The time was only nine o'clock, and he knew that he could not hope to see Hollanden before eleven, as it was only through rumour that Hollanden was aware that there was a sunrise and an early morning.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "I don't like to see the world progressing," he had said; "I shall go to Sullivan County for a time."
manoeuvring
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From this reading In the morning Hawker took his painting equipment, and after manoeuvring in the fields until he had proved to himself that he had no desire to go toward the inn, he went toward it.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading In the morning Hawker took his painting equipment, and after manoeuvring in the fields until he had proved to himself that he had no desire to go toward the inn, he went toward it.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Hawker had a writing friend named Hollanden.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading In New York Hollanden had announced his resolution to spend the summer at Hemlock Inn.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading The time was only nine o'clock, and he knew that he could not hope to see Hollanden before eleven, as it was only through rumour that Hollanden was aware that there was a sunrise and an early morning.
not any; not one
From this reading In the morning Hawker took his painting equipment, and after manoeuvring in the fields until he had proved to himself that he had no desire to go toward the inn, he went toward it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The time was only nine o'clock, and he knew that he could not hope to see Hollanden before eleven, as it was only through rumour that Hollanden was aware that there was a sunrise and an early morning.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading The time was only nine o'clock, and he knew that he could not hope to see Hollanden before eleven, as it was only through rumour that Hollanden was aware that there was a sunrise and an early morning.
and nothing more
From this reading The time was only nine o'clock, and he knew that he could not hope to see Hollanden before eleven, as it was only through rumour that Hollanden was aware that there was a sunrise and an early morning.
paintingnounUS /ˈpeɪntɪŋ/
graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface
From this reading In the morning Hawker took his painting equipment, and after manoeuvring in the fields until he had proved to himself that he had no desire to go toward the inn, he went toward it.
progressingverbUS /prəˈɡresɪŋ/
-ing form of “progress” — develop in a positive way
From this reading "I don't like to see the world progressing," he had said; "I shall go to Sullivan County for a time."
established beyond doubt
From this reading In the morning Hawker took his painting equipment, and after manoeuvring in the fields until he had proved to himself that he had no desire to go toward the inn, he went toward it.
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading In New York Hollanden had announced his resolution to spend the summer at Hemlock Inn.
rumournounUS /ˈruːmər/
gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
From this reading The time was only nine o'clock, and he knew that he could not hope to see Hollanden before eleven, as it was only through rumour that Hollanden was aware that there was a sunrise and an early morning.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I don't like to see the world progressing," he had said; "I shall go to Sullivan County for a time."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I don't like to see the world progressing," he had said; "I shall go to Sullivan County for a time."
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "I don't like to see the world progressing," he had said; "I shall go to Sullivan County for a time."
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading In New York Hollanden had announced his resolution to spend the summer at Hemlock Inn.
SullivannounUS /ˈsʌləvən/
United States architect known for his steel framed skyscrapers and for coining the phrase “form follows function” (1856-1924)
From this reading "I don't like to see the world progressing," he had said; "I shall go to Sullivan County for a time."
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading In New York Hollanden had announced his resolution to spend the summer at Hemlock Inn.
sunrisenounUS /ˈsʌnraɪz/
the first light of day
From this reading The time was only nine o'clock, and he knew that he could not hope to see Hollanden before eleven, as it was only through rumour that Hollanden was aware that there was a sunrise and an early morning.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the morning Hawker took his painting equipment, and after manoeuvring in the fields until he had proved to himself that he had no desire to go toward the inn, he went toward it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In New York Hollanden had announced his resolution to spend the summer at Hemlock Inn.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The time was only nine o'clock, and he knew that he could not hope to see Hollanden before eleven, as it was only through rumour that Hollanden was aware that there was a sunrise and an early morning.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The time was only nine o'clock, and he knew that he could not hope to see Hollanden before eleven, as it was only through rumour that Hollanden was aware that there was a sunrise and an early morning.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "I don't like to see the world progressing," he had said; "I shall go to Sullivan County for a time."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In New York Hollanden had announced his resolution to spend the summer at Hemlock Inn.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading In the morning Hawker took his painting equipment, and after manoeuvring in the fields until he had proved to himself that he had no desire to go toward the inn, he went toward it.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading In the morning Hawker took his painting equipment, and after manoeuvring in the fields until he had proved to himself that he had no desire to go toward the inn, he went toward it.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading In the morning Hawker took his painting equipment, and after manoeuvring in the fields until he had proved to himself that he had no desire to go toward the inn, he went toward it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The time was only nine o'clock, and he knew that he could not hope to see Hollanden before eleven, as it was only through rumour that Hollanden was aware that there was a sunrise and an early morning.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading In the morning Hawker took his painting equipment, and after manoeuvring in the fields until he had proved to himself that he had no desire to go toward the inn, he went toward it.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading "I don't like to see the world progressing," he had said; "I shall go to Sullivan County for a time."
the act of creating written works
From this reading Hawker had a writing friend named Hollanden.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading In New York Hollanden had announced his resolution to spend the summer at Hemlock Inn.
