used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In a moment John Sinclair is off his horse, and drawing his arm through the reins he approaches Honor.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "I was waiting for a fresh stock of breath after climbing up that hill, Dr. Sinclair, not for you."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Now I am fortunate," he says, putting one foot up on the lower plank of the stile.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE WOOD-CUTTER AND THE PRINCESS.
approachesnounUS /əˈproʊtʃəz/
plural of “approach” — ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation
From this reading In a moment John Sinclair is off his horse, and drawing his arm through the reins he approaches Honor.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading In a moment John Sinclair is off his horse, and drawing his arm through the reins he approaches Honor.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I was just wishing for someone to communicate a piece of good news to; and lo! here is someone ready and waiting, as it were."
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading "I was waiting for a fresh stock of breath after climbing up that hill, Dr. Sinclair, not for you."
climbingnounUS /ˈklaɪmɪŋ/
an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
From this reading "I was waiting for a fresh stock of breath after climbing up that hill, Dr. Sinclair, not for you."
communicateverbUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪt/
transmit information
From this reading "I was just wishing for someone to communicate a piece of good news to; and lo! here is someone ready and waiting, as it were."
Dr
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From this reading "I was waiting for a fresh stock of breath after climbing up that hill, Dr. Sinclair, not for you."
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading In a moment John Sinclair is off his horse, and drawing his arm through the reins he approaches Honor.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading "Now I am fortunate," he says, putting one foot up on the lower plank of the stile.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I was just wishing for someone to communicate a piece of good news to; and lo! here is someone ready and waiting, as it were."
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading "Now I am fortunate," he says, putting one foot up on the lower plank of the stile.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading "I was waiting for a fresh stock of breath after climbing up that hill, Dr. Sinclair, not for you."
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "I was just wishing for someone to communicate a piece of good news to; and lo! here is someone ready and waiting, as it were."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In a moment John Sinclair is off his horse, and drawing his arm through the reins he approaches Honor.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "I was just wishing for someone to communicate a piece of good news to; and lo! here is someone ready and waiting, as it were."
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading "I was waiting for a fresh stock of breath after climbing up that hill, Dr. Sinclair, not for you."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In a moment John Sinclair is off his horse, and drawing his arm through the reins he approaches Honor.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading In a moment John Sinclair is off his horse, and drawing his arm through the reins he approaches Honor.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading In a moment John Sinclair is off his horse, and drawing his arm through the reins he approaches Honor.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Now I am fortunate," he says, putting one foot up on the lower plank of the stile.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In a moment John Sinclair is off his horse, and drawing his arm through the reins he approaches Honor.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In a moment John Sinclair is off his horse, and drawing his arm through the reins he approaches Honor.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I was just wishing for someone to communicate a piece of good news to; and lo! here is someone ready and waiting, as it were."
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading In a moment John Sinclair is off his horse, and drawing his arm through the reins he approaches Honor.
and nothing more
From this reading "I was just wishing for someone to communicate a piece of good news to; and lo! here is someone ready and waiting, as it were."
lo
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From this reading "I was just wishing for someone to communicate a piece of good news to; and lo! here is someone ready and waiting, as it were."
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading "Now I am fortunate," he says, putting one foot up on the lower plank of the stile.
a particular point in time
From this reading In a moment John Sinclair is off his horse, and drawing his arm through the reins he approaches Honor.
information about recent and important events
From this reading "I was just wishing for someone to communicate a piece of good news to; and lo! here is someone ready and waiting, as it were."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I was waiting for a fresh stock of breath after climbing up that hill, Dr. Sinclair, not for you."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Now I am fortunate," he says, putting one foot up on the lower plank of the stile.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Now I am fortunate," he says, putting one foot up on the lower plank of the stile.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading In a moment John Sinclair is off his horse, and drawing his arm through the reins he approaches Honor.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Now I am fortunate," he says, putting one foot up on the lower plank of the stile.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Now I am fortunate," he says, putting one foot up on the lower plank of the stile.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading "I was just wishing for someone to communicate a piece of good news to; and lo! here is someone ready and waiting, as it were."
plankverbUS /plæŋk/
cover with planks
From this reading "Now I am fortunate," he says, putting one foot up on the lower plank of the stile.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading THE WOOD-CUTTER AND THE PRINCESS.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading "Now I am fortunate," he says, putting one foot up on the lower plank of the stile.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading "I was just wishing for someone to communicate a piece of good news to; and lo! here is someone ready and waiting, as it were."
reinsnounUS /reɪnz/
plural of “rein” — one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse
From this reading In a moment John Sinclair is off his horse, and drawing his arm through the reins he approaches Honor.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading "Now I am fortunate," he says, putting one foot up on the lower plank of the stile.
SinclairnounUS /sɪnˈkler/
United States writer whose novels argued for social reform (1878-1968)
From this reading In a moment John Sinclair is off his horse, and drawing his arm through the reins he approaches Honor.
a person, without saying who
From this reading "I was just wishing for someone to communicate a piece of good news to; and lo! here is someone ready and waiting, as it were."
stilenounUS /staɪl/
an upright that is a member in a door or window frame
From this reading "Now I am fortunate," he says, putting one foot up on the lower plank of the stile.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading "I was waiting for a fresh stock of breath after climbing up that hill, Dr. Sinclair, not for you."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I was waiting for a fresh stock of breath after climbing up that hill, Dr. Sinclair, not for you."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WOOD-CUTTER AND THE PRINCESS.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading In a moment John Sinclair is off his horse, and drawing his arm through the reins he approaches Honor.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I was just wishing for someone to communicate a piece of good news to; and lo! here is someone ready and waiting, as it were."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Now I am fortunate," he says, putting one foot up on the lower plank of the stile.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading "I was just wishing for someone to communicate a piece of good news to; and lo! here is someone ready and waiting, as it were."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I was just wishing for someone to communicate a piece of good news to; and lo! here is someone ready and waiting, as it were."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I was just wishing for someone to communicate a piece of good news to; and lo! here is someone ready and waiting, as it were."
wishingnounUS /ˈwɪʃɪŋ/
a specific feeling of desire
From this reading "I was just wishing for someone to communicate a piece of good news to; and lo! here is someone ready and waiting, as it were."
WOOD-CUTTER
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE WOOD-CUTTER AND THE PRINCESS.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I was waiting for a fresh stock of breath after climbing up that hill, Dr. Sinclair, not for you."
