used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As they neared the house--the little host, with all the gallantry of a “preux chevalier” went on ahead, mounted the flight of five or six steps with an agility which one could not have expected, and, by dint of standing on tip-toe, managed to reach the bell with the tips of his fingers.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading It should be added, that having once got hold of it, he gave it a pull which unmistakeably announced the return of the master.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After walking the whole length of the village, they stopped before an imposing looking house at the junction of the roads leading to Longpré and Haramont.
agilitynounUS /əˈdʒɪləti/
the gracefulness of a person or animal that is quick and nimble
From this reading As they neared the house--the little host, with all the gallantry of a “preux chevalier” went on ahead, mounted the flight of five or six steps with an agility which one could not have expected, and, by dint of standing on tip-toe, managed to reach the bell with the tips of his fingers.
at or in the front
From this reading As they neared the house--the little host, with all the gallantry of a “preux chevalier” went on ahead, mounted the flight of five or six steps with an agility which one could not have expected, and, by dint of standing on tip-toe, managed to reach the bell with the tips of his fingers.
(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 As they neared the house--the little host, with all the gallantry of a “preux chevalier” went on ahead, mounted the flight of five or six steps with an agility which one could not have expected, and, by dint of standing on tip-toe, managed to reach the bell with the tips of his fingers.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading After walking the whole length of the village, they stopped before an imposing looking house at the junction of the roads leading to Longpré and Haramont.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DAVID AND GOLIATH.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading It should be added, that having once got hold of it, he gave it a pull which unmistakeably announced the return of the master.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As they neared the house--the little host, with all the gallantry of a “preux chevalier” went on ahead, mounted the flight of five or six steps with an agility which one could not have expected, and, by dint of standing on tip-toe, managed to reach the bell with the tips of his fingers.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading After walking the whole length of the village, they stopped before an imposing looking house at the junction of the roads leading to Longpré and Haramont.
BailiffnounUS /ˈbeɪləf/
an officer of the court who is employed to execute writs and processes and make arrests etc.
From this reading It was, in short, no ordinary return, but a triumphal one, for the Bailiff was bringing home a guest.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It should be added, that having once got hold of it, he gave it a pull which unmistakeably announced the return of the master.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading After walking the whole length of the village, they stopped before an imposing looking house at the junction of the roads leading to Longpré and Haramont.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading As they neared the house--the little host, with all the gallantry of a “preux chevalier” went on ahead, mounted the flight of five or six steps with an agility which one could not have expected, and, by dint of standing on tip-toe, managed to reach the bell with the tips of his fingers.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading It was, in short, no ordinary return, but a triumphal one, for the Bailiff was bringing home a guest.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was, in short, no ordinary return, but a triumphal one, for the Bailiff was bringing home a guest.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As they neared the house--the little host, with all the gallantry of a “preux chevalier” went on ahead, mounted the flight of five or six steps with an agility which one could not have expected, and, by dint of standing on tip-toe, managed to reach the bell with the tips of his fingers.
chevaliernounUS /ˌʃevəˈlɪr/
French actor and cabaret singer (1888-1972)
From this reading As they neared the house--the little host, with all the gallantry of a “preux chevalier” went on ahead, mounted the flight of five or six steps with an agility which one could not have expected, and, by dint of standing on tip-toe, managed to reach the bell with the tips of his fingers.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading As they neared the house--the little host, with all the gallantry of a “preux chevalier” went on ahead, mounted the flight of five or six steps with an agility which one could not have expected, and, by dint of standing on tip-toe, managed to reach the bell with the tips of his fingers.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading DAVID AND GOLIATH.
dintnounUS /dɪnt/
interchangeable with “means” in the expression “by means of”
From this reading As they neared the house--the little host, with all the gallantry of a “preux chevalier” went on ahead, mounted the flight of five or six steps with an agility which one could not have expected, and, by dint of standing on tip-toe, managed to reach the bell with the tips of his fingers.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading As they neared the house--the little host, with all the gallantry of a “preux chevalier” went on ahead, mounted the flight of five or six steps with an agility which one could not have expected, and, by dint of standing on tip-toe, managed to reach the bell with the tips of his fingers.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading As they neared the house--the little host, with all the gallantry of a “preux chevalier” went on ahead, mounted the flight of five or six steps with an agility which one could not have expected, and, by dint of standing on tip-toe, managed to reach the bell with the tips of his fingers.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading As they neared the house--the little host, with all the gallantry of a “preux chevalier” went on ahead, mounted the flight of five or six steps with an agility which one could not have expected, and, by dint of standing on tip-toe, managed to reach the bell with the tips of his fingers.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading As they neared the house--the little host, with all the gallantry of a “preux chevalier” went on ahead, mounted the flight of five or six steps with an agility which one could not have expected, and, by dint of standing on tip-toe, managed to reach the bell with the tips of his fingers.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was, in short, no ordinary return, but a triumphal one, for the Bailiff was bringing home a guest.
gallantrynounUS /ˈɡæləntri/
the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
From this reading As they neared the house--the little host, with all the gallantry of a “preux chevalier” went on ahead, mounted the flight of five or six steps with an agility which one could not have expected, and, by dint of standing on tip-toe, managed to reach the bell with the tips of his fingers.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading It should be added, that having once got hold of it, he gave it a pull which unmistakeably announced the return of the master.
GOLIATHnounUS /ɡəˈlaɪəθ/
(Old Testament) a giant Philistine warrior who was slain by David with a slingshot
From this reading DAVID AND GOLIATH.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading It should be added, that having once got hold of it, he gave it a pull which unmistakeably announced the return of the master.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading It was, in short, no ordinary return, but a triumphal one, for the Bailiff was bringing home a guest.
Haramont
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From this reading After walking the whole length of the village, they stopped before an imposing looking house at the junction of the roads leading to Longpré and Haramont.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading As they neared the house--the little host, with all the gallantry of a “preux chevalier” went on ahead, mounted the flight of five or six steps with an agility which one could not have expected, and, by dint of standing on tip-toe, managed to reach the bell with the tips of his fingers.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading It should be added, that having once got hold of it, he gave it a pull which unmistakeably announced the return of the master.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It should be added, that having once got hold of it, he gave it a pull which unmistakeably announced the return of the master.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As they neared the house--the little host, with all the gallantry of a “preux chevalier” went on ahead, mounted the flight of five or six steps with an agility which one could not have expected, and, by dint of standing on tip-toe, managed to reach the bell with the tips of his fingers.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading It should be added, that having once got hold of it, he gave it a pull which unmistakeably announced the return of the master.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading It was, in short, no ordinary return, but a triumphal one, for the Bailiff was bringing home a guest.
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 As they neared the house--the little host, with all the gallantry of a “preux chevalier” went on ahead, mounted the flight of five or six steps with an agility which one could not have expected, and, by dint of standing on tip-toe, managed to reach the bell with the tips of his fingers.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading After walking the whole length of the village, they stopped before an imposing looking house at the junction of the roads leading to Longpré and Haramont.
imposingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpoʊzɪŋ/
impressive in appearance
From this reading After walking the whole length of the village, they stopped before an imposing looking house at the junction of the roads leading to Longpré and Haramont.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was, in short, no ordinary return, but a triumphal one, for the Bailiff was bringing home a guest.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It should be added, that having once got hold of it, he gave it a pull which unmistakeably announced the return of the master.
junctionnounUS /ˈdʒʌŋkʃən/
the place where two or more things come together
From this reading After walking the whole length of the village, they stopped before an imposing looking house at the junction of the roads leading to Longpré and Haramont.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading After walking the whole length of the village, they stopped before an imposing looking house at the junction of the roads leading to Longpré and Haramont.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading After walking the whole length of the village, they stopped before an imposing looking house at the junction of the roads leading to Longpré and Haramont.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As they neared the house--the little host, with all the gallantry of a “preux chevalier” went on ahead, mounted the flight of five or six steps with an agility which one could not have expected, and, by dint of standing on tip-toe, managed to reach the bell with the tips of his fingers.
Longpré
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From this reading After walking the whole length of the village, they stopped before an imposing looking house at the junction of the roads leading to Longpré and Haramont.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading After walking the whole length of the village, they stopped before an imposing looking house at the junction of the roads leading to Longpré and Haramont.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading As they neared the house--the little host, with all the gallantry of a “preux chevalier” went on ahead, mounted the flight of five or six steps with an agility which one could not have expected, and, by dint of standing on tip-toe, managed to reach the bell with the tips of his fingers.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading It should be added, that having once got hold of it, he gave it a pull which unmistakeably announced the return of the master.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading As they neared the house--the little host, with all the gallantry of a “preux chevalier” went on ahead, mounted the flight of five or six steps with an agility which one could not have expected, and, by dint of standing on tip-toe, managed to reach the bell with the tips of his fingers.
nearedverbUS /nɪrd/
past form of “near” — move towards
From this reading As they neared the house--the little host, with all the gallantry of a “preux chevalier” went on ahead, mounted the flight of five or six steps with an agility which one could not have expected, and, by dint of standing on tip-toe, managed to reach the bell with the tips of his fingers.
not any; not one
From this reading It was, in short, no ordinary return, but a triumphal one, for the Bailiff was bringing home a guest.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As they neared the house--the little host, with all the gallantry of a “preux chevalier” went on ahead, mounted the flight of five or six steps with an agility which one could not have expected, and, by dint of standing on tip-toe, managed to reach the bell with the tips of his fingers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After walking the whole length of the village, they stopped before an imposing looking house at the junction of the roads leading to Longpré and Haramont.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As they neared the house--the little host, with all the gallantry of a “preux chevalier” went on ahead, mounted the flight of five or six steps with an agility which one could not have expected, and, by dint of standing on tip-toe, managed to reach the bell with the tips of his fingers.
on one occasion
From this reading It should be added, that having once got hold of it, he gave it a pull which unmistakeably announced the return of the master.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading As they neared the house--the little host, with all the gallantry of a “preux chevalier” went on ahead, mounted the flight of five or six steps with an agility which one could not have expected, and, by dint of standing on tip-toe, managed to reach the bell with the tips of his fingers.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading As they neared the house--the little host, with all the gallantry of a “preux chevalier” went on ahead, mounted the flight of five or six steps with an agility which one could not have expected, and, by dint of standing on tip-toe, managed to reach the bell with the tips of his fingers.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading It was, in short, no ordinary return, but a triumphal one, for the Bailiff was bringing home a guest.
preux
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From this reading As they neared the house--the little host, with all the gallantry of a “preux chevalier” went on ahead, mounted the flight of five or six steps with an agility which one could not have expected, and, by dint of standing on tip-toe, managed to reach the bell with the tips of his fingers.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading It should be added, that having once got hold of it, he gave it a pull which unmistakeably announced the return of the master.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading As they neared the house--the little host, with all the gallantry of a “preux chevalier” went on ahead, mounted the flight of five or six steps with an agility which one could not have expected, and, by dint of standing on tip-toe, managed to reach the bell with the tips of his fingers.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading It should be added, that having once got hold of it, he gave it a pull which unmistakeably announced the return of the master.
roadsnounUS /roʊdz/
a partly sheltered anchorage
From this reading After walking the whole length of the village, they stopped before an imposing looking house at the junction of the roads leading to Longpré and Haramont.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading It was, in short, no ordinary return, but a triumphal one, for the Bailiff was bringing home a guest.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It should be added, that having once got hold of it, he gave it a pull which unmistakeably announced the return of the master.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading As they neared the house--the little host, with all the gallantry of a “preux chevalier” went on ahead, mounted the flight of five or six steps with an agility which one could not have expected, and, by dint of standing on tip-toe, managed to reach the bell with the tips of his fingers.
having a supporting base
From this reading As they neared the house--the little host, with all the gallantry of a “preux chevalier” went on ahead, mounted the flight of five or six steps with an agility which one could not have expected, and, by dint of standing on tip-toe, managed to reach the bell with the tips of his fingers.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading As they neared the house--the little host, with all the gallantry of a “preux chevalier” went on ahead, mounted the flight of five or six steps with an agility which one could not have expected, and, by dint of standing on tip-toe, managed to reach the bell with the tips of his fingers.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading After walking the whole length of the village, they stopped before an imposing looking house at the junction of the roads leading to Longpré and Haramont.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It should be added, that having once got hold of it, he gave it a pull which unmistakeably announced the return of the master.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After walking the whole length of the village, they stopped before an imposing looking house at the junction of the roads leading to Longpré and Haramont.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After walking the whole length of the village, they stopped before an imposing looking house at the junction of the roads leading to Longpré and Haramont.
tip-toe
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From this reading As they neared the house--the little host, with all the gallantry of a “preux chevalier” went on ahead, mounted the flight of five or six steps with an agility which one could not have expected, and, by dint of standing on tip-toe, managed to reach the bell with the tips of his fingers.
tipsnounUS /tɪps/
plural of “tip” — the extreme end of something; especially something pointed
From this reading As they neared the house--the little host, with all the gallantry of a “preux chevalier” went on ahead, mounted the flight of five or six steps with an agility which one could not have expected, and, by dint of standing on tip-toe, managed to reach the bell with the tips of his fingers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After walking the whole length of the village, they stopped before an imposing looking house at the junction of the roads leading to Longpré and Haramont.
triumphaladjectiveUS /traɪˈʌmfəl/
relating to or celebrating a triumph
From this reading It was, in short, no ordinary return, but a triumphal one, for the Bailiff was bringing home a guest.
unmistakeably
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It should be added, that having once got hold of it, he gave it a pull which unmistakeably announced the return of the master.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading After walking the whole length of the village, they stopped before an imposing looking house at the junction of the roads leading to Longpré and Haramont.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading After walking the whole length of the village, they stopped before an imposing looking house at the junction of the roads leading to Longpré and Haramont.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was, in short, no ordinary return, but a triumphal one, for the Bailiff was bringing home a guest.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading As they neared the house--the little host, with all the gallantry of a “preux chevalier” went on ahead, mounted the flight of five or six steps with an agility which one could not have expected, and, by dint of standing on tip-toe, managed to reach the bell with the tips of his fingers.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As they neared the house--the little host, with all the gallantry of a “preux chevalier” went on ahead, mounted the flight of five or six steps with an agility which one could not have expected, and, by dint of standing on tip-toe, managed to reach the bell with the tips of his fingers.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading After walking the whole length of the village, they stopped before an imposing looking house at the junction of the roads leading to Longpré and Haramont.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As they neared the house--the little host, with all the gallantry of a “preux chevalier” went on ahead, mounted the flight of five or six steps with an agility which one could not have expected, and, by dint of standing on tip-toe, managed to reach the bell with the tips of his fingers.
