used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading So it came to pass that one day up the green farm lane came a stranger, at whom the dog barked not, as was his wont, but ran to meet as if he were some well-loved friend.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading I sat in the warm sun under the wide spread of the farmhouse eaves, dreaming my dreams with the dog at my feet, for so soon as the May time came in I must needs get into the open air, and grow stronger daily.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading So I greeted him heartily enough, for all that with the sight of him came back to me, with a sharp pang, the memory of how I saw him last.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I sat in the warm sun under the wide spread of the farmhouse eaves, dreaming my dreams with the dog at my feet, for so soon as the May time came in I must needs get into the open air, and grow stronger daily.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Now with Raud I had no quarrel concerning the death of the king, for well I knew that what he had done was truly in mercy, nor had he taken any part in what went before.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I sat in the warm sun under the wide spread of the farmhouse eaves, dreaming my dreams with the dog at my feet, for so soon as the May time came in I must needs get into the open air, and grow stronger daily.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I sat in the warm sun under the wide spread of the farmhouse eaves, dreaming my dreams with the dog at my feet, for so soon as the May time came in I must needs get into the open air, and grow stronger daily.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading So I greeted him heartily enough, for all that with the sight of him came back to me, with a sharp pang, the memory of how I saw him last.
barkedverbUS /bɑːrkt/
past form of “bark” — speak in an unfriendly tone
From this reading So it came to pass that one day up the green farm lane came a stranger, at whom the dog barked not, as was his wont, but ran to meet as if he were some well-loved friend.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Now with Raud I had no quarrel concerning the death of the king, for well I knew that what he had done was truly in mercy, nor had he taken any part in what went before.
Biarkamal
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From this reading And it was Raud, his old master, who came, lightly mail clad, and with a short hunting spear instead of staff in his hand, and whistling his "Biarkamal" as ever.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading So it came to pass that one day up the green farm lane came a stranger, at whom the dog barked not, as was his wont, but ran to meet as if he were some well-loved friend.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I sat in the warm sun under the wide spread of the farmhouse eaves, dreaming my dreams with the dog at my feet, for so soon as the May time came in I must needs get into the open air, and grow stronger daily.
cladadjectiveUS /klæd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading And it was Raud, his old master, who came, lightly mail clad, and with a short hunting spear instead of staff in his hand, and whistling his "Biarkamal" as ever.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading Now with Raud I had no quarrel concerning the death of the king, for well I knew that what he had done was truly in mercy, nor had he taken any part in what went before.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading I sat in the warm sun under the wide spread of the farmhouse eaves, dreaming my dreams with the dog at my feet, for so soon as the May time came in I must needs get into the open air, and grow stronger daily.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading So it came to pass that one day up the green farm lane came a stranger, at whom the dog barked not, as was his wont, but ran to meet as if he were some well-loved friend.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Now with Raud I had no quarrel concerning the death of the king, for well I knew that what he had done was truly in mercy, nor had he taken any part in what went before.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading I sat in the warm sun under the wide spread of the farmhouse eaves, dreaming my dreams with the dog at my feet, for so soon as the May time came in I must needs get into the open air, and grow stronger daily.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Now with Raud I had no quarrel concerning the death of the king, for well I knew that what he had done was truly in mercy, nor had he taken any part in what went before.
dreamingnounUS /ˈdriːmɪŋ/
imaginative thoughts indulged in while awake
From this reading I sat in the warm sun under the wide spread of the farmhouse eaves, dreaming my dreams with the dog at my feet, for so soon as the May time came in I must needs get into the open air, and grow stronger daily.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading I sat in the warm sun under the wide spread of the farmhouse eaves, dreaming my dreams with the dog at my feet, for so soon as the May time came in I must needs get into the open air, and grow stronger daily.
eavesnounUS /iːvz/
the overhang at the lower edge of a roof
From this reading I sat in the warm sun under the wide spread of the farmhouse eaves, dreaming my dreams with the dog at my feet, for so soon as the May time came in I must needs get into the open air, and grow stronger daily.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading So I greeted him heartily enough, for all that with the sight of him came back to me, with a sharp pang, the memory of how I saw him last.
at any time
From this reading And it was Raud, his old master, who came, lightly mail clad, and with a short hunting spear instead of staff in his hand, and whistling his "Biarkamal" as ever.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading So it came to pass that one day up the green farm lane came a stranger, at whom the dog barked not, as was his wont, but ran to meet as if he were some well-loved friend.
farmhousenounUS /ˈfɑːrmhaʊs/
house for a farmer and family
From this reading I sat in the warm sun under the wide spread of the farmhouse eaves, dreaming my dreams with the dog at my feet, for so soon as the May time came in I must needs get into the open air, and grow stronger daily.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading I sat in the warm sun under the wide spread of the farmhouse eaves, dreaming my dreams with the dog at my feet, for so soon as the May time came in I must needs get into the open air, and grow stronger daily.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I sat in the warm sun under the wide spread of the farmhouse eaves, dreaming my dreams with the dog at my feet, for so soon as the May time came in I must needs get into the open air, and grow stronger daily.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading So it came to pass that one day up the green farm lane came a stranger, at whom the dog barked not, as was his wont, but ran to meet as if he were some well-loved friend.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading I sat in the warm sun under the wide spread of the farmhouse eaves, dreaming my dreams with the dog at my feet, for so soon as the May time came in I must needs get into the open air, and grow stronger daily.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading So it came to pass that one day up the green farm lane came a stranger, at whom the dog barked not, as was his wont, but ran to meet as if he were some well-loved friend.
greetedverbUS /ˈɡriːtəd/
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading So I greeted him heartily enough, for all that with the sight of him came back to me, with a sharp pang, the memory of how I saw him last.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading I sat in the warm sun under the wide spread of the farmhouse eaves, dreaming my dreams with the dog at my feet, for so soon as the May time came in I must needs get into the open air, and grow stronger daily.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Now with Raud I had no quarrel concerning the death of the king, for well I knew that what he had done was truly in mercy, nor had he taken any part in what went before.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading And it was Raud, his old master, who came, lightly mail clad, and with a short hunting spear instead of staff in his hand, and whistling his "Biarkamal" as ever.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So it came to pass that one day up the green farm lane came a stranger, at whom the dog barked not, as was his wont, but ran to meet as if he were some well-loved friend.
with gusto and without reservation
From this reading So I greeted him heartily enough, for all that with the sight of him came back to me, with a sharp pang, the memory of how I saw him last.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading So I greeted him heartily enough, for all that with the sight of him came back to me, with a sharp pang, the memory of how I saw him last.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading So it came to pass that one day up the green farm lane came a stranger, at whom the dog barked not, as was his wont, but ran to meet as if he were some well-loved friend.
how
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From this reading So I greeted him heartily enough, for all that with the sight of him came back to me, with a sharp pang, the memory of how I saw him last.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading And it was Raud, his old master, who came, lightly mail clad, and with a short hunting spear instead of staff in his hand, and whistling his "Biarkamal" as ever.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I sat in the warm sun under the wide spread of the farmhouse eaves, dreaming my dreams with the dog at my feet, for so soon as the May time came in I must needs get into the open air, and grow stronger daily.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading So it came to pass that one day up the green farm lane came a stranger, at whom the dog barked not, as was his wont, but ran to meet as if he were some well-loved friend.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I sat in the warm sun under the wide spread of the farmhouse eaves, dreaming my dreams with the dog at my feet, for so soon as the May time came in I must needs get into the open air, and grow stronger daily.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading And it was Raud, his old master, who came, lightly mail clad, and with a short hunting spear instead of staff in his hand, and whistling his "Biarkamal" as ever.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I sat in the warm sun under the wide spread of the farmhouse eaves, dreaming my dreams with the dog at my feet, for so soon as the May time came in I must needs get into the open air, and grow stronger daily.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading So it came to pass that one day up the green farm lane came a stranger, at whom the dog barked not, as was his wont, but ran to meet as if he were some well-loved friend.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Now with Raud I had no quarrel concerning the death of the king, for well I knew that what he had done was truly in mercy, nor had he taken any part in what went before.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Now with Raud I had no quarrel concerning the death of the king, for well I knew that what he had done was truly in mercy, nor had he taken any part in what went before.
a narrow way or road
From this reading So it came to pass that one day up the green farm lane came a stranger, at whom the dog barked not, as was his wont, but ran to meet as if he were some well-loved friend.
immediately past
From this reading So I greeted him heartily enough, for all that with the sight of him came back to me, with a sharp pang, the memory of how I saw him last.
without good reason
From this reading And it was Raud, his old master, who came, lightly mail clad, and with a short hunting spear instead of staff in his hand, and whistling his "Biarkamal" as ever.
mailnounUS /meɪl/
the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading And it was Raud, his old master, who came, lightly mail clad, and with a short hunting spear instead of staff in his hand, and whistling his "Biarkamal" as ever.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading And it was Raud, his old master, who came, lightly mail clad, and with a short hunting spear instead of staff in his hand, and whistling his "Biarkamal" as ever.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading I sat in the warm sun under the wide spread of the farmhouse eaves, dreaming my dreams with the dog at my feet, for so soon as the May time came in I must needs get into the open air, and grow stronger daily.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading So I greeted him heartily enough, for all that with the sight of him came back to me, with a sharp pang, the memory of how I saw him last.
come together
From this reading So it came to pass that one day up the green farm lane came a stranger, at whom the dog barked not, as was his wont, but ran to meet as if he were some well-loved friend.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading So I greeted him heartily enough, for all that with the sight of him came back to me, with a sharp pang, the memory of how I saw him last.
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
From this reading Now with Raud I had no quarrel concerning the death of the king, for well I knew that what he had done was truly in mercy, nor had he taken any part in what went before.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading I sat in the warm sun under the wide spread of the farmhouse eaves, dreaming my dreams with the dog at my feet, for so soon as the May time came in I must needs get into the open air, and grow stronger daily.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I sat in the warm sun under the wide spread of the farmhouse eaves, dreaming my dreams with the dog at my feet, for so soon as the May time came in I must needs get into the open air, and grow stronger daily.
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading I sat in the warm sun under the wide spread of the farmhouse eaves, dreaming my dreams with the dog at my feet, for so soon as the May time came in I must needs get into the open air, and grow stronger daily.
not any; not one
From this reading Now with Raud I had no quarrel concerning the death of the king, for well I knew that what he had done was truly in mercy, nor had he taken any part in what went before.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Now with Raud I had no quarrel concerning the death of the king, for well I knew that what he had done was truly in mercy, nor had he taken any part in what went before.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading So it came to pass that one day up the green farm lane came a stranger, at whom the dog barked not, as was his wont, but ran to meet as if he were some well-loved friend.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now with Raud I had no quarrel concerning the death of the king, for well I knew that what he had done was truly in mercy, nor had he taken any part in what went before.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I sat in the warm sun under the wide spread of the farmhouse eaves, dreaming my dreams with the dog at my feet, for so soon as the May time came in I must needs get into the open air, and grow stronger daily.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading And it was Raud, his old master, who came, lightly mail clad, and with a short hunting spear instead of staff in his hand, and whistling his "Biarkamal" as ever.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading So it came to pass that one day up the green farm lane came a stranger, at whom the dog barked not, as was his wont, but ran to meet as if he were some well-loved friend.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading I sat in the warm sun under the wide spread of the farmhouse eaves, dreaming my dreams with the dog at my feet, for so soon as the May time came in I must needs get into the open air, and grow stronger daily.
pangnounUS /pæŋ/
a sudden sharp feeling
From this reading So I greeted him heartily enough, for all that with the sight of him came back to me, with a sharp pang, the memory of how I saw him last.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Now with Raud I had no quarrel concerning the death of the king, for well I knew that what he had done was truly in mercy, nor had he taken any part in what went before.
go across or through
From this reading So it came to pass that one day up the green farm lane came a stranger, at whom the dog barked not, as was his wont, but ran to meet as if he were some well-loved friend.
an angry dispute
From this reading Now with Raud I had no quarrel concerning the death of the king, for well I knew that what he had done was truly in mercy, nor had he taken any part in what went before.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading So it came to pass that one day up the green farm lane came a stranger, at whom the dog barked not, as was his wont, but ran to meet as if he were some well-loved friend.
Raud
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From this reading And it was Raud, his old master, who came, lightly mail clad, and with a short hunting spear instead of staff in his hand, and whistling his "Biarkamal" as ever.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading I sat in the warm sun under the wide spread of the farmhouse eaves, dreaming my dreams with the dog at my feet, for so soon as the May time came in I must needs get into the open air, and grow stronger daily.
cut with a saw
From this reading So I greeted him heartily enough, for all that with the sight of him came back to me, with a sharp pang, the memory of how I saw him last.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading So I greeted him heartily enough, for all that with the sight of him came back to me, with a sharp pang, the memory of how I saw him last.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading And it was Raud, his old master, who came, lightly mail clad, and with a short hunting spear instead of staff in his hand, and whistling his "Biarkamal" as ever.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading So I greeted him heartily enough, for all that with the sight of him came back to me, with a sharp pang, the memory of how I saw him last.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I sat in the warm sun under the wide spread of the farmhouse eaves, dreaming my dreams with the dog at my feet, for so soon as the May time came in I must needs get into the open air, and grow stronger daily.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading So it came to pass that one day up the green farm lane came a stranger, at whom the dog barked not, as was his wont, but ran to meet as if he were some well-loved friend.
in the near future
From this reading I sat in the warm sun under the wide spread of the farmhouse eaves, dreaming my dreams with the dog at my feet, for so soon as the May time came in I must needs get into the open air, and grow stronger daily.
spearnounUS /spɪr/
a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
From this reading And it was Raud, his old master, who came, lightly mail clad, and with a short hunting spear instead of staff in his hand, and whistling his "Biarkamal" as ever.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading I sat in the warm sun under the wide spread of the farmhouse eaves, dreaming my dreams with the dog at my feet, for so soon as the May time came in I must needs get into the open air, and grow stronger daily.
staffnounUS /stæf/
personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task
From this reading And it was Raud, his old master, who came, lightly mail clad, and with a short hunting spear instead of staff in his hand, and whistling his "Biarkamal" as ever.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading So it came to pass that one day up the green farm lane came a stranger, at whom the dog barked not, as was his wont, but ran to meet as if he were some well-loved friend.
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading I sat in the warm sun under the wide spread of the farmhouse eaves, dreaming my dreams with the dog at my feet, for so soon as the May time came in I must needs get into the open air, and grow stronger daily.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading I sat in the warm sun under the wide spread of the farmhouse eaves, dreaming my dreams with the dog at my feet, for so soon as the May time came in I must needs get into the open air, and grow stronger daily.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Now with Raud I had no quarrel concerning the death of the king, for well I knew that what he had done was truly in mercy, nor had he taken any part in what went before.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So it came to pass that one day up the green farm lane came a stranger, at whom the dog barked not, as was his wont, but ran to meet as if he were some well-loved friend.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I sat in the warm sun under the wide spread of the farmhouse eaves, dreaming my dreams with the dog at my feet, for so soon as the May time came in I must needs get into the open air, and grow stronger daily.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I sat in the warm sun under the wide spread of the farmhouse eaves, dreaming my dreams with the dog at my feet, for so soon as the May time came in I must needs get into the open air, and grow stronger daily.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading So it came to pass that one day up the green farm lane came a stranger, at whom the dog barked not, as was his wont, but ran to meet as if he were some well-loved friend.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Now with Raud I had no quarrel concerning the death of the king, for well I knew that what he had done was truly in mercy, nor had he taken any part in what went before.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading I sat in the warm sun under the wide spread of the farmhouse eaves, dreaming my dreams with the dog at my feet, for so soon as the May time came in I must needs get into the open air, and grow stronger daily.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading So it came to pass that one day up the green farm lane came a stranger, at whom the dog barked not, as was his wont, but ran to meet as if he were some well-loved friend.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading I sat in the warm sun under the wide spread of the farmhouse eaves, dreaming my dreams with the dog at my feet, for so soon as the May time came in I must needs get into the open air, and grow stronger daily.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So it came to pass that one day up the green farm lane came a stranger, at whom the dog barked not, as was his wont, but ran to meet as if he were some well-loved friend.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Now with Raud I had no quarrel concerning the death of the king, for well I knew that what he had done was truly in mercy, nor had he taken any part in what went before.
well-loved
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading So it came to pass that one day up the green farm lane came a stranger, at whom the dog barked not, as was his wont, but ran to meet as if he were some well-loved friend.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Now with Raud I had no quarrel concerning the death of the king, for well I knew that what he had done was truly in mercy, nor had he taken any part in what went before.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading So it came to pass that one day up the green farm lane came a stranger, at whom the dog barked not, as was his wont, but ran to meet as if he were some well-loved friend.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Now with Raud I had no quarrel concerning the death of the king, for well I knew that what he had done was truly in mercy, nor had he taken any part in what went before.
whistlingnounUS /ˈwɪslɪŋ/
the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture
From this reading And it was Raud, his old master, who came, lightly mail clad, and with a short hunting spear instead of staff in his hand, and whistling his "Biarkamal" as ever.
which person or people
From this reading And it was Raud, his old master, who came, lightly mail clad, and with a short hunting spear instead of staff in his hand, and whistling his "Biarkamal" as ever.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading So it came to pass that one day up the green farm lane came a stranger, at whom the dog barked not, as was his wont, but ran to meet as if he were some well-loved friend.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading I sat in the warm sun under the wide spread of the farmhouse eaves, dreaming my dreams with the dog at my feet, for so soon as the May time came in I must needs get into the open air, and grow stronger daily.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I sat in the warm sun under the wide spread of the farmhouse eaves, dreaming my dreams with the dog at my feet, for so soon as the May time came in I must needs get into the open air, and grow stronger daily.
wontnounUS /woʊnt/
an established custom
From this reading So it came to pass that one day up the green farm lane came a stranger, at whom the dog barked not, as was his wont, but ran to meet as if he were some well-loved friend.
