used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The sun was high in the heavens, and its rays were hot, but still I kept steadily on until I saw a female figure by the road-side waving a handkerchief.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BEAUTY, PURITY, AND PEACE I now proposed to wheel my way in one long stretch to Walford.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I had not yet reached her, but she had stopped, was looking at me, and was waving energetically.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Simply to feel that I had done with this cycle of Cathay would be to me rest, refreshment, and, perhaps, the beginning of peace.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading BEAUTY, PURITY, AND PEACE I now proposed to wheel my way in one long stretch to Walford.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading Simply to feel that I had done with this cycle of Cathay would be to me rest, refreshment, and, perhaps, the beginning of peace.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The sun was high in the heavens, and its rays were hot, but still I kept steadily on until I saw a female figure by the road-side waving a handkerchief.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The sun was high in the heavens, and its rays were hot, but still I kept steadily on until I saw a female figure by the road-side waving a handkerchief.
CathaynounUS /kæˈθeɪ/
a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world
From this reading Simply to feel that I had done with this cycle of Cathay would be to me rest, refreshment, and, perhaps, the beginning of peace.
cyclenounUS /ˈsaɪkəl/
an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs
From this reading Simply to feel that I had done with this cycle of Cathay would be to me rest, refreshment, and, perhaps, the beginning of peace.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Simply to feel that I had done with this cycle of Cathay would be to me rest, refreshment, and, perhaps, the beginning of peace.
energeticallyadverbUS /ˌenərˈdʒetɪkli/
in an energetic manner
From this reading I had not yet reached her, but she had stopped, was looking at me, and was waving energetically.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Simply to feel that I had done with this cycle of Cathay would be to me rest, refreshment, and, perhaps, the beginning of peace.
being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop
From this reading The sun was high in the heavens, and its rays were hot, but still I kept steadily on until I saw a female figure by the road-side waving a handkerchief.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading The sun was high in the heavens, and its rays were hot, but still I kept steadily on until I saw a female figure by the road-side waving a handkerchief.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Simply to feel that I had done with this cycle of Cathay would be to me rest, refreshment, and, perhaps, the beginning of peace.
a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading The sun was high in the heavens, and its rays were hot, but still I kept steadily on until I saw a female figure by the road-side waving a handkerchief.
the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
From this reading The sun was high in the heavens, and its rays were hot, but still I kept steadily on until I saw a female figure by the road-side waving a handkerchief.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I had not yet reached her, but she had stopped, was looking at me, and was waving energetically.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The sun was high in the heavens, and its rays were hot, but still I kept steadily on until I saw a female figure by the road-side waving a handkerchief.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading The sun was high in the heavens, and its rays were hot, but still I kept steadily on until I saw a female figure by the road-side waving a handkerchief.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading BEAUTY, PURITY, AND PEACE I now proposed to wheel my way in one long stretch to Walford.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BEAUTY, PURITY, AND PEACE I now proposed to wheel my way in one long stretch to Walford.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading I took no interest in rest or in refreshment.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The sun was high in the heavens, and its rays were hot, but still I kept steadily on until I saw a female figure by the road-side waving a handkerchief.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The sun was high in the heavens, and its rays were hot, but still I kept steadily on until I saw a female figure by the road-side waving a handkerchief.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading BEAUTY, PURITY, AND PEACE I now proposed to wheel my way in one long stretch to Walford.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading I had not yet reached her, but she had stopped, was looking at me, and was waving energetically.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Simply to feel that I had done with this cycle of Cathay would be to me rest, refreshment, and, perhaps, the beginning of peace.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading BEAUTY, PURITY, AND PEACE I now proposed to wheel my way in one long stretch to Walford.
not any; not one
From this reading I took no interest in rest or in refreshment.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I had not yet reached her, but she had stopped, was looking at me, and was waving energetically.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading BEAUTY, PURITY, AND PEACE I now proposed to wheel my way in one long stretch to Walford.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Simply to feel that I had done with this cycle of Cathay would be to me rest, refreshment, and, perhaps, the beginning of peace.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The sun was high in the heavens, and its rays were hot, but still I kept steadily on until I saw a female figure by the road-side waving a handkerchief.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading BEAUTY, PURITY, AND PEACE I now proposed to wheel my way in one long stretch to Walford.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I took no interest in rest or in refreshment.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading BEAUTY, PURITY, AND PEACE I now proposed to wheel my way in one long stretch to Walford.
by chance
From this reading Simply to feel that I had done with this cycle of Cathay would be to me rest, refreshment, and, perhaps, the beginning of peace.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading BEAUTY, PURITY, AND PEACE I now proposed to wheel my way in one long stretch to Walford.
PURITYnounUS /ˈpjʊrəti/
being undiluted or unmixed with extraneous material
From this reading BEAUTY, PURITY, AND PEACE I now proposed to wheel my way in one long stretch to Walford.
raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading The sun was high in the heavens, and its rays were hot, but still I kept steadily on until I saw a female figure by the road-side waving a handkerchief.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading I had not yet reached her, but she had stopped, was looking at me, and was waving energetically.
refreshmentnounUS /rəˈfreʃmənt/
snacks and drinks served as a light meal
From this reading I took no interest in rest or in refreshment.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading I took no interest in rest or in refreshment.
road-side
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The sun was high in the heavens, and its rays were hot, but still I kept steadily on until I saw a female figure by the road-side waving a handkerchief.
cut with a saw
From this reading The sun was high in the heavens, and its rays were hot, but still I kept steadily on until I saw a female figure by the road-side waving a handkerchief.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I had not yet reached her, but she had stopped, was looking at me, and was waving energetically.
and nothing more
From this reading Simply to feel that I had done with this cycle of Cathay would be to me rest, refreshment, and, perhaps, the beginning of peace.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading The sun was high in the heavens, and its rays were hot, but still I kept steadily on until I saw a female figure by the road-side waving a handkerchief.
not in physical motion
From this reading The sun was high in the heavens, and its rays were hot, but still I kept steadily on until I saw a female figure by the road-side waving a handkerchief.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading I had not yet reached her, but she had stopped, was looking at me, and was waving energetically.
stretchverbUS /stretʃ/
occupy a large, elongated area
From this reading BEAUTY, PURITY, AND PEACE I now proposed to wheel my way in one long stretch to Walford.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The sun was high in the heavens, and its rays were hot, but still I kept steadily on until I saw a female figure by the road-side waving a handkerchief.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Simply to feel that I had done with this cycle of Cathay would be to me rest, refreshment, and, perhaps, the beginning of peace.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Simply to feel that I had done with this cycle of Cathay would be to me rest, refreshment, and, perhaps, the beginning of peace.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Simply to feel that I had done with this cycle of Cathay would be to me rest, refreshment, and, perhaps, the beginning of peace.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BEAUTY, PURITY, AND PEACE I now proposed to wheel my way in one long stretch to Walford.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading I took no interest in rest or in refreshment.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The sun was high in the heavens, and its rays were hot, but still I kept steadily on until I saw a female figure by the road-side waving a handkerchief.
Walford
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BEAUTY, PURITY, AND PEACE I now proposed to wheel my way in one long stretch to Walford.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The sun was high in the heavens, and its rays were hot, but still I kept steadily on until I saw a female figure by the road-side waving a handkerchief.
wavingnounUS /ˈweɪvɪŋ/
the act of signaling by a movement of the hand
From this reading The sun was high in the heavens, and its rays were hot, but still I kept steadily on until I saw a female figure by the road-side waving a handkerchief.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading BEAUTY, PURITY, AND PEACE I now proposed to wheel my way in one long stretch to Walford.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The sun was high in the heavens, and its rays were hot, but still I kept steadily on until I saw a female figure by the road-side waving a handkerchief.
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading BEAUTY, PURITY, AND PEACE I now proposed to wheel my way in one long stretch to Walford.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Simply to feel that I had done with this cycle of Cathay would be to me rest, refreshment, and, perhaps, the beginning of peace.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Simply to feel that I had done with this cycle of Cathay would be to me rest, refreshment, and, perhaps, the beginning of peace.
but in spite of that
From this reading I had not yet reached her, but she had stopped, was looking at me, and was waving energetically.
