used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FIGHT AT THE TAVERN.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading The rover was much more occupied in observing the beauties of a horse that stood hitched to a post across the way from the public house.
AdamnounUS /ˈædəm/
(Old Testament) in Judeo-Christian mythology; the first man and the husband of Eve and the progenitor of the human race
From this reading Adam discerned one or two individuals only and was not concerned with noting that he was suddenly preceded by a noiseless person, who hastened ahead of him to the tavern.
at or in the front
From this reading Adam discerned one or two individuals only and was not concerned with noting that he was suddenly preceded by a noiseless person, who hastened ahead of him to the tavern.
ambitionsnounUS /æmˈbɪʃənz/
plural of “ambition” — a cherished desire
From this reading The animal, a fine bay, imported from England, was the property of one of Randolph’s followers, a drinking young dandy with questionable ambitions and many extravagant tastes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Adam discerned one or two individuals only and was not concerned with noting that he was suddenly preceded by a noiseless person, who hastened ahead of him to the tavern.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading The animal, a fine bay, imported from England, was the property of one of Randolph’s followers, a drinking young dandy with questionable ambitions and many extravagant tastes.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A FIGHT AT THE TAVERN.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading The animal, a fine bay, imported from England, was the property of one of Randolph’s followers, a drinking young dandy with questionable ambitions and many extravagant tastes.
beautiesnounUS /ˈbjuːtiz/
plural of “beauty” — the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading The rover was much more occupied in observing the beauties of a horse that stood hitched to a post across the way from the public house.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Adam discerned one or two individuals only and was not concerned with noting that he was suddenly preceded by a noiseless person, who hastened ahead of him to the tavern.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading IT was a quiet time of the day, in a quiet part of the city.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading Adam discerned one or two individuals only and was not concerned with noting that he was suddenly preceded by a noiseless person, who hastened ahead of him to the tavern.
dandynounUS /ˈdændi/
a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance
From this reading The animal, a fine bay, imported from England, was the property of one of Randolph’s followers, a drinking young dandy with questionable ambitions and many extravagant tastes.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading IT was a quiet time of the day, in a quiet part of the city.
discernedverbUS /dɪˈsɜːrnd/
past form of “discern” — detect with the senses
From this reading Adam discerned one or two individuals only and was not concerned with noting that he was suddenly preceded by a noiseless person, who hastened ahead of him to the tavern.
the act of consuming liquids
From this reading The animal, a fine bay, imported from England, was the property of one of Randolph’s followers, a drinking young dandy with questionable ambitions and many extravagant tastes.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading The animal, a fine bay, imported from England, was the property of one of Randolph’s followers, a drinking young dandy with questionable ambitions and many extravagant tastes.
extravagantadjectiveUS /ekˈstrævəɡənt/
unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings
From this reading The animal, a fine bay, imported from England, was the property of one of Randolph’s followers, a drinking young dandy with questionable ambitions and many extravagant tastes.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading A FIGHT AT THE TAVERN.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading The animal, a fine bay, imported from England, was the property of one of Randolph’s followers, a drinking young dandy with questionable ambitions and many extravagant tastes.
followersnounUS /ˈfɑːloʊərz/
a group of followers or enthusiasts
From this reading The animal, a fine bay, imported from England, was the property of one of Randolph’s followers, a drinking young dandy with questionable ambitions and many extravagant tastes.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The rover was much more occupied in observing the beauties of a horse that stood hitched to a post across the way from the public house.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading Adam discerned one or two individuals only and was not concerned with noting that he was suddenly preceded by a noiseless person, who hastened ahead of him to the tavern.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Adam discerned one or two individuals only and was not concerned with noting that he was suddenly preceded by a noiseless person, who hastened ahead of him to the tavern.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Adam discerned one or two individuals only and was not concerned with noting that he was suddenly preceded by a noiseless person, who hastened ahead of him to the tavern.
hitchedverbUS /hɪtʃt/
past form of “hitch” — to hook or entangle
From this reading The rover was much more occupied in observing the beauties of a horse that stood hitched to a post across the way from the public house.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading The rover was much more occupied in observing the beauties of a horse that stood hitched to a post across the way from the public house.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The rover was much more occupied in observing the beauties of a horse that stood hitched to a post across the way from the public house.
importedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtɪd/
used of especially merchandise brought from a foreign source
From this reading The animal, a fine bay, imported from England, was the property of one of Randolph’s followers, a drinking young dandy with questionable ambitions and many extravagant tastes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IT was a quiet time of the day, in a quiet part of the city.
individualsnounUS /ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒəwəlz/
plural of “individual” — a human being
From this reading Adam discerned one or two individuals only and was not concerned with noting that he was suddenly preceded by a noiseless person, who hastened ahead of him to the tavern.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IT was a quiet time of the day, in a quiet part of the city.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The animal, a fine bay, imported from England, was the property of one of Randolph’s followers, a drinking young dandy with questionable ambitions and many extravagant tastes.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The rover was much more occupied in observing the beauties of a horse that stood hitched to a post across the way from the public house.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The rover was much more occupied in observing the beauties of a horse that stood hitched to a post across the way from the public house.
noiselessadjective
making no sound
From this reading Adam discerned one or two individuals only and was not concerned with noting that he was suddenly preceded by a noiseless person, who hastened ahead of him to the tavern.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Adam discerned one or two individuals only and was not concerned with noting that he was suddenly preceded by a noiseless person, who hastened ahead of him to the tavern.
notingverbUS /ˈnoʊtɪŋ/
-ing form of “note” — make mention of
From this reading Adam discerned one or two individuals only and was not concerned with noting that he was suddenly preceded by a noiseless person, who hastened ahead of him to the tavern.
observingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception
From this reading The rover was much more occupied in observing the beauties of a horse that stood hitched to a post across the way from the public house.
held or filled or in use
From this reading The rover was much more occupied in observing the beauties of a horse that stood hitched to a post across the way from the public house.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IT was a quiet time of the day, in a quiet part of the city.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Adam discerned one or two individuals only and was not concerned with noting that he was suddenly preceded by a noiseless person, who hastened ahead of him to the tavern.
and nothing more
From this reading Adam discerned one or two individuals only and was not concerned with noting that he was suddenly preceded by a noiseless person, who hastened ahead of him to the tavern.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Adam discerned one or two individuals only and was not concerned with noting that he was suddenly preceded by a noiseless person, who hastened ahead of him to the tavern.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading IT was a quiet time of the day, in a quiet part of the city.
a human being
From this reading Adam discerned one or two individuals only and was not concerned with noting that he was suddenly preceded by a noiseless person, who hastened ahead of him to the tavern.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading The rover was much more occupied in observing the beauties of a horse that stood hitched to a post across the way from the public house.
precededverbUS /prɪˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “precede” — be earlier in time; go back further
From this reading Adam discerned one or two individuals only and was not concerned with noting that he was suddenly preceded by a noiseless person, who hastened ahead of him to the tavern.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading The animal, a fine bay, imported from England, was the property of one of Randolph’s followers, a drinking young dandy with questionable ambitions and many extravagant tastes.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading The rover was much more occupied in observing the beauties of a horse that stood hitched to a post across the way from the public house.
questionableadjectiveUS /ˈkwestʃənəbəl/
subject to question
From this reading The animal, a fine bay, imported from England, was the property of one of Randolph’s followers, a drinking young dandy with questionable ambitions and many extravagant tastes.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading IT was a quiet time of the day, in a quiet part of the city.
Randolph's
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From this reading The animal, a fine bay, imported from England, was the property of one of Randolph’s followers, a drinking young dandy with questionable ambitions and many extravagant tastes.
rovernounUS /ˈroʊvər/
someone who leads a wandering unsettled life
From this reading The rover was much more occupied in observing the beauties of a horse that stood hitched to a post across the way from the public house.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The rover was much more occupied in observing the beauties of a horse that stood hitched to a post across the way from the public house.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Adam discerned one or two individuals only and was not concerned with noting that he was suddenly preceded by a noiseless person, who hastened ahead of him to the tavern.
tastesnounUS /teɪsts/
plural of “taste” — the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus
From this reading The animal, a fine bay, imported from England, was the property of one of Randolph’s followers, a drinking young dandy with questionable ambitions and many extravagant tastes.
TAVERNnounUS /ˈtævərn/
a building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks
From this reading A FIGHT AT THE TAVERN.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Adam discerned one or two individuals only and was not concerned with noting that he was suddenly preceded by a noiseless person, who hastened ahead of him to the tavern.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A FIGHT AT THE TAVERN.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading IT was a quiet time of the day, in a quiet part of the city.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Adam discerned one or two individuals only and was not concerned with noting that he was suddenly preceded by a noiseless person, who hastened ahead of him to the tavern.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Adam discerned one or two individuals only and was not concerned with noting that he was suddenly preceded by a noiseless person, who hastened ahead of him to the tavern.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IT was a quiet time of the day, in a quiet part of the city.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The rover was much more occupied in observing the beauties of a horse that stood hitched to a post across the way from the public house.
which person or people
From this reading Adam discerned one or two individuals only and was not concerned with noting that he was suddenly preceded by a noiseless person, who hastened ahead of him to the tavern.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Adam discerned one or two individuals only and was not concerned with noting that he was suddenly preceded by a noiseless person, who hastened ahead of him to the tavern.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The animal, a fine bay, imported from England, was the property of one of Randolph’s followers, a drinking young dandy with questionable ambitions and many extravagant tastes.
