used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Falconer was well-known there, and there was a general rush to meet him.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The squire's high "four-wheel" drew up before the door of the Swan Hotel at Wells about twelve o'clock that day.
alightverbUS /əˈlaɪt/
to come to rest, settle
From this reading The landlord came briskly to the side of the vehicle to assist Miss Joyce to alight, while the ostler and stable-boy ran to the head of the mare; and in the dark entrance below the portico the landlady and a waiter with a napkin over his arm, were in readiness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Falconer was well-known there, and there was a general rush to meet him.
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 The landlord came briskly to the side of the vehicle to assist Miss Joyce to alight, while the ostler and stable-boy ran to the head of the mare; and in the dark entrance below the portico the landlady and a waiter with a napkin over his arm, were in readiness.
assistverbUS /əˈsɪst/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading The landlord came briskly to the side of the vehicle to assist Miss Joyce to alight, while the ostler and stable-boy ran to the head of the mare; and in the dark entrance below the portico the landlady and a waiter with a napkin over his arm, were in readiness.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The squire's high "four-wheel" drew up before the door of the Swan Hotel at Wells about twelve o'clock that day.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The squire's high "four-wheel" drew up before the door of the Swan Hotel at Wells about twelve o'clock that day.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading The landlord came briskly to the side of the vehicle to assist Miss Joyce to alight, while the ostler and stable-boy ran to the head of the mare; and in the dark entrance below the portico the landlady and a waiter with a napkin over his arm, were in readiness.
brisklyadverbUS /ˈbrɪskli/
in a brisk manner
From this reading The landlord came briskly to the side of the vehicle to assist Miss Joyce to alight, while the ostler and stable-boy ran to the head of the mare; and in the dark entrance below the portico the landlady and a waiter with a napkin over his arm, were in readiness.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The landlord came briskly to the side of the vehicle to assist Miss Joyce to alight, while the ostler and stable-boy ran to the head of the mare; and in the dark entrance below the portico the landlady and a waiter with a napkin over his arm, were in readiness.
cheeryadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɪri/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading "Good-day to you," said the squire, in a cheery voice.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading THE CITY OF THE DEEP SPRINGS.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The landlord came briskly to the side of the vehicle to assist Miss Joyce to alight, while the ostler and stable-boy ran to the head of the mare; and in the dark entrance below the portico the landlady and a waiter with a napkin over his arm, were in readiness.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The squire's high "four-wheel" drew up before the door of the Swan Hotel at Wells about twelve o'clock that day.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading THE CITY OF THE DEEP SPRINGS.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The squire's high "four-wheel" drew up before the door of the Swan Hotel at Wells about twelve o'clock that day.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading The squire's high "four-wheel" drew up before the door of the Swan Hotel at Wells about twelve o'clock that day.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading The landlord came briskly to the side of the vehicle to assist Miss Joyce to alight, while the ostler and stable-boy ran to the head of the mare; and in the dark entrance below the portico the landlady and a waiter with a napkin over his arm, were in readiness.
FalconernounUS /ˈfælkənər/
a person who breeds and trains hawks and who follows the sport of falconry
From this reading Mr. Falconer was well-known there, and there was a general rush to meet him.
four-wheeladjective
of or relating to vehicles with four wheels
From this reading The squire's high "four-wheel" drew up before the door of the Swan Hotel at Wells about twelve o'clock that day.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Mr. Falconer was well-known there, and there was a general rush to meet him.
Good-day
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From this reading "Good-day to you," said the squire, in a cheery voice.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The landlord came briskly to the side of the vehicle to assist Miss Joyce to alight, while the ostler and stable-boy ran to the head of the mare; and in the dark entrance below the portico the landlady and a waiter with a napkin over his arm, were in readiness.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The squire's high "four-wheel" drew up before the door of the Swan Hotel at Wells about twelve o'clock that day.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mr. Falconer was well-known there, and there was a general rush to meet him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The landlord came briskly to the side of the vehicle to assist Miss Joyce to alight, while the ostler and stable-boy ran to the head of the mare; and in the dark entrance below the portico the landlady and a waiter with a napkin over his arm, were in readiness.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading The squire's high "four-wheel" drew up before the door of the Swan Hotel at Wells about twelve o'clock that day.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The landlord came briskly to the side of the vehicle to assist Miss Joyce to alight, while the ostler and stable-boy ran to the head of the mare; and in the dark entrance below the portico the landlady and a waiter with a napkin over his arm, were in readiness.
JoycenounUS /dʒɔɪs/
influential Irish writer noted for his many innovations (such as stream of consciousness writing) (1882-1941)
From this reading The landlord came briskly to the side of the vehicle to assist Miss Joyce to alight, while the ostler and stable-boy ran to the head of the mare; and in the dark entrance below the portico the landlady and a waiter with a napkin over his arm, were in readiness.
landladynounUS /ˈlændleɪdi/
a landlord who is a woman
From this reading The landlord came briskly to the side of the vehicle to assist Miss Joyce to alight, while the ostler and stable-boy ran to the head of the mare; and in the dark entrance below the portico the landlady and a waiter with a napkin over his arm, were in readiness.
landlordnounUS /ˈlændlɔːrd/
a landowner who leases to others
From this reading The landlord came briskly to the side of the vehicle to assist Miss Joyce to alight, while the ostler and stable-boy ran to the head of the mare; and in the dark entrance below the portico the landlady and a waiter with a napkin over his arm, were in readiness.
marenounUS /mer/
female equine animal
From this reading The landlord came briskly to the side of the vehicle to assist Miss Joyce to alight, while the ostler and stable-boy ran to the head of the mare; and in the dark entrance below the portico the landlady and a waiter with a napkin over his arm, were in readiness.
come together
From this reading Mr. Falconer was well-known there, and there was a general rush to meet him.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading The landlord came briskly to the side of the vehicle to assist Miss Joyce to alight, while the ostler and stable-boy ran to the head of the mare; and in the dark entrance below the portico the landlady and a waiter with a napkin over his arm, were in readiness.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Falconer was well-known there, and there was a general rush to meet him.
napkinnounUS /ˈnæpkɪn/
a small piece of table linen that is used to wipe the mouth and to cover the lap in order to protect clothing
From this reading The landlord came briskly to the side of the vehicle to assist Miss Joyce to alight, while the ostler and stable-boy ran to the head of the mare; and in the dark entrance below the portico the landlady and a waiter with a napkin over his arm, were in readiness.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading The squire's high "four-wheel" drew up before the door of the Swan Hotel at Wells about twelve o'clock that day.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CITY OF THE DEEP SPRINGS.
ostlernoun
someone employed in a stable to take care of the horses
From this reading The landlord came briskly to the side of the vehicle to assist Miss Joyce to alight, while the ostler and stable-boy ran to the head of the mare; and in the dark entrance below the portico the landlady and a waiter with a napkin over his arm, were in readiness.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The landlord came briskly to the side of the vehicle to assist Miss Joyce to alight, while the ostler and stable-boy ran to the head of the mare; and in the dark entrance below the portico the landlady and a waiter with a napkin over his arm, were in readiness.
porticonounUS /ˈpɔːrtəkoʊ/
a porch or entrance to a building consisting of a covered and often columned area
From this reading The landlord came briskly to the side of the vehicle to assist Miss Joyce to alight, while the ostler and stable-boy ran to the head of the mare; and in the dark entrance below the portico the landlady and a waiter with a napkin over his arm, were in readiness.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The landlord came briskly to the side of the vehicle to assist Miss Joyce to alight, while the ostler and stable-boy ran to the head of the mare; and in the dark entrance below the portico the landlady and a waiter with a napkin over his arm, were in readiness.
readinessnounUS /ˈredinəs/
the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)
From this reading The landlord came briskly to the side of the vehicle to assist Miss Joyce to alight, while the ostler and stable-boy ran to the head of the mare; and in the dark entrance below the portico the landlady and a waiter with a napkin over his arm, were in readiness.
move hurridly
From this reading Mr. Falconer was well-known there, and there was a general rush to meet him.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Good-day to you," said the squire, in a cheery voice.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The landlord came briskly to the side of the vehicle to assist Miss Joyce to alight, while the ostler and stable-boy ran to the head of the mare; and in the dark entrance below the portico the landlady and a waiter with a napkin over his arm, were in readiness.
SPRINGSnounUS /sprɪŋz/
plural of “spring” — the season of growth
From this reading THE CITY OF THE DEEP SPRINGS.
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading "Good-day to you," said the squire, in a cheery voice.
squire's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The squire's high "four-wheel" drew up before the door of the Swan Hotel at Wells about twelve o'clock that day.
stable-boy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The landlord came briskly to the side of the vehicle to assist Miss Joyce to alight, while the ostler and stable-boy ran to the head of the mare; and in the dark entrance below the portico the landlady and a waiter with a napkin over his arm, were in readiness.
SwanverbUS /swɑːn/
to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true
From this reading The squire's high "four-wheel" drew up before the door of the Swan Hotel at Wells about twelve o'clock that day.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The squire's high "four-wheel" drew up before the door of the Swan Hotel at Wells about twelve o'clock that day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CITY OF THE DEEP SPRINGS.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Mr. Falconer was well-known there, and there was a general rush to meet him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Falconer was well-known there, and there was a general rush to meet him.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading The squire's high "four-wheel" drew up before the door of the Swan Hotel at Wells about twelve o'clock that day.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The squire's high "four-wheel" drew up before the door of the Swan Hotel at Wells about twelve o'clock that day.
vehiclenounUS /ˈviːhɪkəl/
a conveyance that transports people or objects
From this reading The landlord came briskly to the side of the vehicle to assist Miss Joyce to alight, while the ostler and stable-boy ran to the head of the mare; and in the dark entrance below the portico the landlady and a waiter with a napkin over his arm, were in readiness.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "Good-day to you," said the squire, in a cheery voice.
waiternounUS /ˈweɪtər/
a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant)
From this reading The landlord came briskly to the side of the vehicle to assist Miss Joyce to alight, while the ostler and stable-boy ran to the head of the mare; and in the dark entrance below the portico the landlady and a waiter with a napkin over his arm, were in readiness.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Falconer was well-known there, and there was a general rush to meet him.
well-knownadjectiveUS /ˈwelˈnoʊn/
widely or fully known
From this reading Mr. Falconer was well-known there, and there was a general rush to meet him.
WellsnounUS /welz/
prolific English writer best known for his science-fiction novels; he also wrote on contemporary social problems and wrote popular accounts of history and science (1866-1946)
From this reading The squire's high "four-wheel" drew up before the door of the Swan Hotel at Wells about twelve o'clock that day.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The landlord came briskly to the side of the vehicle to assist Miss Joyce to alight, while the ostler and stable-boy ran to the head of the mare; and in the dark entrance below the portico the landlady and a waiter with a napkin over his arm, were in readiness.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The landlord came briskly to the side of the vehicle to assist Miss Joyce to alight, while the ostler and stable-boy ran to the head of the mare; and in the dark entrance below the portico the landlady and a waiter with a napkin over his arm, were in readiness.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The landlord came briskly to the side of the vehicle to assist Miss Joyce to alight, while the ostler and stable-boy ran to the head of the mare; and in the dark entrance below the portico the landlady and a waiter with a napkin over his arm, were in readiness.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Good-day to you," said the squire, in a cheery voice.
