used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ‘But wait a moment.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I have an idea.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Prince told him of the misfortune that had befallen him, and of the necessity of recovering the mare and foal.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Stand at the door of the hen-house, and wait there for your horses.
befallenverbUS /bəˈfɑːlən/
inflected form of “befall” — become of; happen to
From this reading The Prince told him of the misfortune that had befallen him, and of the necessity of recovering the mare and foal.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading ‘But wait a moment.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Stand at the door of the hen-house, and wait there for your horses.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading ‘That is no easy matter,’ replied the fox.
foalnounUS /foʊl/
a young horse
From this reading The Prince told him of the misfortune that had befallen him, and of the necessity of recovering the mare and foal.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Stand at the door of the hen-house, and wait there for your horses.
alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs
From this reading ‘That is no easy matter,’ replied the fox.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Prince told him of the misfortune that had befallen him, and of the necessity of recovering the mare and foal.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have an idea.
hen-house
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Stand at the door of the hen-house, and wait there for your horses.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The Prince told him of the misfortune that had befallen him, and of the necessity of recovering the mare and foal.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Stand at the door of the hen-house, and wait there for your horses.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have an idea.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I have an idea.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ‘That is no easy matter,’ replied the fox.
marenounUS /mer/
female equine animal
From this reading The Prince told him of the misfortune that had befallen him, and of the necessity of recovering the mare and foal.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading ‘That is no easy matter,’ replied the fox.
unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading The Prince told him of the misfortune that had befallen him, and of the necessity of recovering the mare and foal.
a particular point in time
From this reading ‘But wait a moment.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading The Prince told him of the misfortune that had befallen him, and of the necessity of recovering the mare and foal.
not any; not one
From this reading ‘That is no easy matter,’ replied the fox.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Prince told him of the misfortune that had befallen him, and of the necessity of recovering the mare and foal.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading The Prince told him of the misfortune that had befallen him, and of the necessity of recovering the mare and foal.
recoveringadjectiveUS /rəˈkʌvərɪŋ/
returning to health after illness or debility
From this reading The Prince told him of the misfortune that had befallen him, and of the necessity of recovering the mare and foal.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading ‘That is no easy matter,’ replied the fox.
be standing; be upright
From this reading Stand at the door of the hen-house, and wait there for your horses.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Prince told him of the misfortune that had befallen him, and of the necessity of recovering the mare and foal.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Prince told him of the misfortune that had befallen him, and of the necessity of recovering the mare and foal.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Stand at the door of the hen-house, and wait there for your horses.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading The Prince told him of the misfortune that had befallen him, and of the necessity of recovering the mare and foal.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading ‘But wait a moment.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Stand at the door of the hen-house, and wait there for your horses.
