used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He told her to get a little rest, if she could, and that he would stroll about for a while and come back for her.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Christine looked about her with an air of relief that it rejoiced him to see.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Christine looked about her with an air of relief that it rejoiced him to see.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Evidently the prospect pleased her, so they went together, but she refused to allow him to carry the baby, or even to send for the woman.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Christine looked about her with an air of relief that it rejoiced him to see.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When they opened the door everything was clean and fresh, as if just prepared for them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When they opened the door everything was clean and fresh, as if just prepared for them.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading She went in and closed the door and he turned away.
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading Evidently the prospect pleased her, so they went together, but she refused to allow him to carry the baby, or even to send for the woman.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He told her to get a little rest, if she could, and that he would stroll about for a while and come back for her.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Evidently the prospect pleased her, so they went together, but she refused to allow him to carry the baby, or even to send for the woman.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Evidently the prospect pleased her, so they went together, but she refused to allow him to carry the baby, or even to send for the woman.
Christine
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From this reading Christine looked about her with an air of relief that it rejoiced him to see.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading When they opened the door everything was clean and fresh, as if just prepared for them.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading She went in and closed the door and he turned away.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He told her to get a little rest, if she could, and that he would stroll about for a while and come back for her.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He told her to get a little rest, if she could, and that he would stroll about for a while and come back for her.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading When they opened the door everything was clean and fresh, as if just prepared for them.
divisible by two
From this reading Evidently the prospect pleased her, so they went together, but she refused to allow him to carry the baby, or even to send for the woman.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading When they opened the door everything was clean and fresh, as if just prepared for them.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Evidently the prospect pleased her, so they went together, but she refused to allow him to carry the baby, or even to send for the woman.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Evidently the prospect pleased her, so they went together, but she refused to allow him to carry the baby, or even to send for the woman.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading When they opened the door everything was clean and fresh, as if just prepared for them.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He told her to get a little rest, if she could, and that he would stroll about for a while and come back for her.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He told her to get a little rest, if she could, and that he would stroll about for a while and come back for her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Evidently the prospect pleased her, so they went together, but she refused to allow him to carry the baby, or even to send for the woman.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Evidently the prospect pleased her, so they went together, but she refused to allow him to carry the baby, or even to send for the woman.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading When they opened the door everything was clean and fresh, as if just prepared for them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She went in and closed the door and he turned away.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Christine looked about her with an air of relief that it rejoiced him to see.
and nothing more
From this reading When they opened the door everything was clean and fresh, as if just prepared for them.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He told her to get a little rest, if she could, and that he would stroll about for a while and come back for her.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Christine looked about her with an air of relief that it rejoiced him to see.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Christine looked about her with an air of relief that it rejoiced him to see.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading When they opened the door everything was clean and fresh, as if just prepared for them.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Evidently the prospect pleased her, so they went together, but she refused to allow him to carry the baby, or even to send for the woman.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading Evidently the prospect pleased her, so they went together, but she refused to allow him to carry the baby, or even to send for the woman.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading When they opened the door everything was clean and fresh, as if just prepared for them.
the possibility of future success
From this reading Evidently the prospect pleased her, so they went together, but she refused to allow him to carry the baby, or even to send for the woman.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading Evidently the prospect pleased her, so they went together, but she refused to allow him to carry the baby, or even to send for the woman.
rejoicedverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪst/
past form of “rejoice” — feel happiness or joy
From this reading Christine looked about her with an air of relief that it rejoiced him to see.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading Christine looked about her with an air of relief that it rejoiced him to see.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading He told her to get a little rest, if she could, and that he would stroll about for a while and come back for her.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Christine looked about her with an air of relief that it rejoiced him to see.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading Evidently the prospect pleased her, so they went together, but she refused to allow him to carry the baby, or even to send for the woman.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Evidently the prospect pleased her, so they went together, but she refused to allow him to carry the baby, or even to send for the woman.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Evidently the prospect pleased her, so they went together, but she refused to allow him to carry the baby, or even to send for the woman.
strollnounUS /stroʊl/
a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)
From this reading He told her to get a little rest, if she could, and that he would stroll about for a while and come back for her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Christine looked about her with an air of relief that it rejoiced him to see.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Evidently the prospect pleased her, so they went together, but she refused to allow him to carry the baby, or even to send for the woman.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading When they opened the door everything was clean and fresh, as if just prepared for them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Evidently the prospect pleased her, so they went together, but she refused to allow him to carry the baby, or even to send for the woman.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Evidently the prospect pleased her, so they went together, but she refused to allow him to carry the baby, or even to send for the woman.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Evidently the prospect pleased her, so they went together, but she refused to allow him to carry the baby, or even to send for the woman.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He told her to get a little rest, if she could, and that he would stroll about for a while and come back for her.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading She went in and closed the door and he turned away.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When they opened the door everything was clean and fresh, as if just prepared for them.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Evidently the prospect pleased her, so they went together, but she refused to allow him to carry the baby, or even to send for the woman.
at the time that
From this reading When they opened the door everything was clean and fresh, as if just prepared for them.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He told her to get a little rest, if she could, and that he would stroll about for a while and come back for her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Christine looked about her with an air of relief that it rejoiced him to see.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Evidently the prospect pleased her, so they went together, but she refused to allow him to carry the baby, or even to send for the woman.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He told her to get a little rest, if she could, and that he would stroll about for a while and come back for her.
