used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Dinner at the Hospice—Evening Gossip—A Day of Rain—A Scanty Flock—The Bridge of the Minister—Legs in Danger.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Shortly after I had dined a fierce storm of rain and wind came on.
anew
From this reading It lasted for an hour, and then everything again became calm.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I dined in a parlour of the inn commanding an excellent view of the hollow and the Rheidol fall.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I dined in a parlour of the inn commanding an excellent view of the hollow and the Rheidol fall.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Dinner at the Hospice—Evening Gossip—A Day of Rain—A Scanty Flock—The Bridge of the Minister—Legs in Danger.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading It lasted for an hour, and then everything again became calm.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Just before evening was closing in I took a stroll to a village which stands a little way to the west of the inn.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading Dinner at the Hospice—Evening Gossip—A Day of Rain—A Scanty Flock—The Bridge of the Minister—Legs in Danger.
make calm or still
From this reading It lasted for an hour, and then everything again became calm.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Shortly after I had dined a fierce storm of rain and wind came on.
closingnounUS /ˈkloʊzɪŋ/
the act of closing something
From this reading Just before evening was closing in I took a stroll to a village which stands a little way to the west of the inn.
commandingadjectiveUS /kəˈmændɪŋ/
used of a height or viewpoint
From this reading I dined in a parlour of the inn commanding an excellent view of the hollow and the Rheidol fall.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Dinner at the Hospice—Evening Gossip—A Day of Rain—A Scanty Flock—The Bridge of the Minister—Legs in Danger.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Dinner at the Hospice—Evening Gossip—A Day of Rain—A Scanty Flock—The Bridge of the Minister—Legs in Danger.
dinedverbUS /daɪnd/
past form of “dine” — have supper; eat dinner
From this reading I dined in a parlour of the inn commanding an excellent view of the hollow and the Rheidol fall.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Dinner at the Hospice—Evening Gossip—A Day of Rain—A Scanty Flock—The Bridge of the Minister—Legs in Danger.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Dinner at the Hospice—Evening Gossip—A Day of Rain—A Scanty Flock—The Bridge of the Minister—Legs in Danger.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading It lasted for an hour, and then everything again became calm.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading I dined in a parlour of the inn commanding an excellent view of the hollow and the Rheidol fall.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading I dined in a parlour of the inn commanding an excellent view of the hollow and the Rheidol fall.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading Shortly after I had dined a fierce storm of rain and wind came on.
FlocknounUS /flɑːk/
a church congregation guided by a pastor
From this reading Dinner at the Hospice—Evening Gossip—A Day of Rain—A Scanty Flock—The Bridge of the Minister—Legs in Danger.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It lasted for an hour, and then everything again became calm.
GossipnounUS /ˈɡɑːsəp/
light informal conversation for social occasions
From this reading Dinner at the Hospice—Evening Gossip—A Day of Rain—A Scanty Flock—The Bridge of the Minister—Legs in Danger.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Shortly after I had dined a fierce storm of rain and wind came on.
not solid; having a space or gap or cavity
From this reading I dined in a parlour of the inn commanding an excellent view of the hollow and the Rheidol fall.
HospicenounUS /ˈhɑːspəs/
a lodging for travelers (especially one kept by a monastic order)
From this reading Dinner at the Hospice—Evening Gossip—A Day of Rain—A Scanty Flock—The Bridge of the Minister—Legs in Danger.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading It lasted for an hour, and then everything again became calm.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I dined in a parlour of the inn commanding an excellent view of the hollow and the Rheidol fall.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dinner at the Hospice—Evening Gossip—A Day of Rain—A Scanty Flock—The Bridge of the Minister—Legs in Danger.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading I dined in a parlour of the inn commanding an excellent view of the hollow and the Rheidol fall.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It lasted for an hour, and then everything again became calm.
and nothing more
From this reading Just before evening was closing in I took a stroll to a village which stands a little way to the west of the inn.
lastedverbUS /ˈlæstəd/
past form of “last” — persist for a specified period of time
From this reading It lasted for an hour, and then everything again became calm.
staying power
From this reading Dinner at the Hospice—Evening Gossip—A Day of Rain—A Scanty Flock—The Bridge of the Minister—Legs in Danger.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Just before evening was closing in I took a stroll to a village which stands a little way to the west of the inn.
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading Dinner at the Hospice—Evening Gossip—A Day of Rain—A Scanty Flock—The Bridge of the Minister—Legs in Danger.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dinner at the Hospice—Evening Gossip—A Day of Rain—A Scanty Flock—The Bridge of the Minister—Legs in Danger.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Shortly after I had dined a fierce storm of rain and wind came on.
parlournounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading I dined in a parlour of the inn commanding an excellent view of the hollow and the Rheidol fall.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading Dinner at the Hospice—Evening Gossip—A Day of Rain—A Scanty Flock—The Bridge of the Minister—Legs in Danger.
Rheidol
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I dined in a parlour of the inn commanding an excellent view of the hollow and the Rheidol fall.
ScantyadjectiveUS /ˈskænti/
lacking in magnitude or quantity
From this reading Dinner at the Hospice—Evening Gossip—A Day of Rain—A Scanty Flock—The Bridge of the Minister—Legs in Danger.
for a short time
From this reading Shortly after I had dined a fierce storm of rain and wind came on.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading Just before evening was closing in I took a stroll to a village which stands a little way to the west of the inn.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading Shortly after I had dined a fierce storm of rain and wind came on.
strollnounUS /stroʊl/
a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)
From this reading Just before evening was closing in I took a stroll to a village which stands a little way to the west of the inn.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Dinner at the Hospice—Evening Gossip—A Day of Rain—A Scanty Flock—The Bridge of the Minister—Legs in Danger.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading It lasted for an hour, and then everything again became calm.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Just before evening was closing in I took a stroll to a village which stands a little way to the west of the inn.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Just before evening was closing in I took a stroll to a village which stands a little way to the west of the inn.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading I dined in a parlour of the inn commanding an excellent view of the hollow and the Rheidol fall.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Just before evening was closing in I took a stroll to a village which stands a little way to the west of the inn.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Just before evening was closing in I took a stroll to a village which stands a little way to the west of the inn.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Just before evening was closing in I took a stroll to a village which stands a little way to the west of the inn.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading Just before evening was closing in I took a stroll to a village which stands a little way to the west of the inn.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Just before evening was closing in I took a stroll to a village which stands a little way to the west of the inn.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Shortly after I had dined a fierce storm of rain and wind came on.
