used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Being a chapter that links the past to the future by the gradual elucidation of antecedents.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Vance ladled out the toddy and lighted his cigar; then, leaning his head on his hand and his elbow on the table, he looked with an artist's eye along the glancing river.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Vance ladled out the toddy and lighted his cigar; then, leaning his head on his hand and his elbow on the table, he looked with an artist's eye along the glancing river.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading O wayside inns and pedestrian rambles!
antecedentsnounUS /ˌæntɪˈsiːdənts/
plural of “antecedent” — someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)
From this reading Being a chapter that links the past to the future by the gradual elucidation of antecedents.
arbours
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From this reading O summer nights, under honeysuckle arbours, on the banks of starry waves!
artist'snounUS /ˈɑːrtəsts/
possessive form of “artist” — a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading Vance ladled out the toddy and lighted his cigar; then, leaning his head on his hand and his elbow on the table, he looked with an artist's eye along the glancing river.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading O summer nights, under honeysuckle arbours, on the banks of starry waves!
Beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Being a chapter that links the past to the future by the gradual elucidation of antecedents.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Being a chapter that links the past to the future by the gradual elucidation of antecedents.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading Being a chapter that links the past to the future by the gradual elucidation of antecedents.
cigarnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːr/
a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading Vance ladled out the toddy and lighted his cigar; then, leaning his head on his hand and his elbow on the table, he looked with an artist's eye along the glancing river.
elbownounUS /ˈelboʊ/
hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped
From this reading Vance ladled out the toddy and lighted his cigar; then, leaning his head on his hand and his elbow on the table, he looked with an artist's eye along the glancing river.
elucidationnoun
an act of explaining that serves to clear up and cast light on
From this reading Being a chapter that links the past to the future by the gradual elucidation of antecedents.
the organ of sight
From this reading Vance ladled out the toddy and lighted his cigar; then, leaning his head on his hand and his elbow on the table, he looked with an artist's eye along the glancing river.
yet to be or coming
From this reading Being a chapter that links the past to the future by the gradual elucidation of antecedents.
-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Vance ladled out the toddy and lighted his cigar; then, leaning his head on his hand and his elbow on the table, he looked with an artist's eye along the glancing river.
gradualadjectiveUS /ˈɡrædʒuːəl/
proceeding in small stages
From this reading Being a chapter that links the past to the future by the gradual elucidation of antecedents.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Vance ladled out the toddy and lighted his cigar; then, leaning his head on his hand and his elbow on the table, he looked with an artist's eye along the glancing river.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Vance ladled out the toddy and lighted his cigar; then, leaning his head on his hand and his elbow on the table, he looked with an artist's eye along the glancing river.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Vance ladled out the toddy and lighted his cigar; then, leaning his head on his hand and his elbow on the table, he looked with an artist's eye along the glancing river.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Vance ladled out the toddy and lighted his cigar; then, leaning his head on his hand and his elbow on the table, he looked with an artist's eye along the glancing river.
honeysucklenounUS /ˈhʌnisʌkəl/
shrub or vine of the genus Lonicera
From this reading O summer nights, under honeysuckle arbours, on the banks of starry waves!
innsnounUS /ɪnz/
plural of “inn” — a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading O wayside inns and pedestrian rambles!
ladledverbUS /ˈleɪdəld/
past form of “ladle” — put (a liquid) into a container by means of a ladle
From this reading Vance ladled out the toddy and lighted his cigar; then, leaning his head on his hand and his elbow on the table, he looked with an artist's eye along the glancing river.
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading Vance ladled out the toddy and lighted his cigar; then, leaning his head on his hand and his elbow on the table, he looked with an artist's eye along the glancing river.
set afire or burning
From this reading Vance ladled out the toddy and lighted his cigar; then, leaning his head on his hand and his elbow on the table, he looked with an artist's eye along the glancing river.
linksnounUS /lɪŋks/
a golf course that is built on sandy ground near a shore
From this reading Being a chapter that links the past to the future by the gradual elucidation of antecedents.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Vance ladled out the toddy and lighted his cigar; then, leaning his head on his hand and his elbow on the table, he looked with an artist's eye along the glancing river.
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading O summer nights, under honeysuckle arbours, on the banks of starry waves!
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading O wayside inns and pedestrian rambles!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Being a chapter that links the past to the future by the gradual elucidation of antecedents.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading O summer nights, under honeysuckle arbours, on the banks of starry waves!
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Vance ladled out the toddy and lighted his cigar; then, leaning his head on his hand and his elbow on the table, he looked with an artist's eye along the glancing river.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Being a chapter that links the past to the future by the gradual elucidation of antecedents.
pedestriannounUS /pəˈdestriən/
a person who travels by foot
From this reading O wayside inns and pedestrian rambles!
rambles
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading O wayside inns and pedestrian rambles!
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Vance ladled out the toddy and lighted his cigar; then, leaning his head on his hand and his elbow on the table, he looked with an artist's eye along the glancing river.
starryadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːriː/
abounding with or resembling stars
From this reading O summer nights, under honeysuckle arbours, on the banks of starry waves!
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading O summer nights, under honeysuckle arbours, on the banks of starry waves!
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Vance ladled out the toddy and lighted his cigar; then, leaning his head on his hand and his elbow on the table, he looked with an artist's eye along the glancing river.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Being a chapter that links the past to the future by the gradual elucidation of antecedents.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Being a chapter that links the past to the future by the gradual elucidation of antecedents.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Vance ladled out the toddy and lighted his cigar; then, leaning his head on his hand and his elbow on the table, he looked with an artist's eye along the glancing river.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Being a chapter that links the past to the future by the gradual elucidation of antecedents.
toddynoun
a mixed drink made of liquor and water with sugar and spices and served hot
From this reading Vance ladled out the toddy and lighted his cigar; then, leaning his head on his hand and his elbow on the table, he looked with an artist's eye along the glancing river.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading O summer nights, under honeysuckle arbours, on the banks of starry waves!
Vance
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Vance ladled out the toddy and lighted his cigar; then, leaning his head on his hand and his elbow on the table, he looked with an artist's eye along the glancing river.
plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading O summer nights, under honeysuckle arbours, on the banks of starry waves!
waysidenounUS /ˈweɪsaɪd/
edge of a way or road or path
From this reading O wayside inns and pedestrian rambles!
in the company of; together with
From this reading Vance ladled out the toddy and lighted his cigar; then, leaning his head on his hand and his elbow on the table, he looked with an artist's eye along the glancing river.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading O Youth, Youth!
