(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 "It is all right now," he said; "there can't possibly be any fire left on this side of the marshes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Undemonstratively, as she had worked, old Sarah gathered herself together, grimy, stooping, quivering with weariness and hunger, and crept back to the house they had saved; while Tom, with tired step, climbed the path and took his way past the summer-house toward the other side of the mansion.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "It is all right now," he said; "there can't possibly be any fire left on this side of the marshes.
arbornounUS /ˈɑːrbər/
tree (as opposed to shrub)
From this reading As he passed the arbor something stirred within.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Undemonstratively, as she had worked, old Sarah gathered herself together, grimy, stooping, quivering with weariness and hunger, and crept back to the house they had saved; while Tom, with tired step, climbed the path and took his way past the summer-house toward the other side of the mansion.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Undemonstratively, as she had worked, old Sarah gathered herself together, grimy, stooping, quivering with weariness and hunger, and crept back to the house they had saved; while Tom, with tired step, climbed the path and took his way past the summer-house toward the other side of the mansion.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "It is all right now," he said; "there can't possibly be any fire left on this side of the marshes.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Columbine!" he said, in surprise, recognizing by some instinct that it was she.
can't
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From this reading "It is all right now," he said; "there can't possibly be any fire left on this side of the marshes.
past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading Undemonstratively, as she had worked, old Sarah gathered herself together, grimy, stooping, quivering with weariness and hunger, and crept back to the house they had saved; while Tom, with tired step, climbed the path and took his way past the summer-house toward the other side of the mansion.
ColumbinenounUS /ˈkɑːləmbaɪn/
a plant of the genus Aquilegia having irregular showy spurred flowers; north temperate regions especially mountains
From this reading "Columbine!" he said, in surprise, recognizing by some instinct that it was she.
inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading Undemonstratively, as she had worked, old Sarah gathered herself together, grimy, stooping, quivering with weariness and hunger, and crept back to the house they had saved; while Tom, with tired step, climbed the path and took his way past the summer-house toward the other side of the mansion.
start firing a weapon
From this reading "It is all right now," he said; "there can't possibly be any fire left on this side of the marshes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was lucky for us that the tide rose into the lower part of the trench."
brought together in one place
From this reading Undemonstratively, as she had worked, old Sarah gathered herself together, grimy, stooping, quivering with weariness and hunger, and crept back to the house they had saved; while Tom, with tired step, climbed the path and took his way past the summer-house toward the other side of the mansion.
grimyadjectiveUS /ˈɡraɪmi/
thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot
From this reading Undemonstratively, as she had worked, old Sarah gathered herself together, grimy, stooping, quivering with weariness and hunger, and crept back to the house they had saved; while Tom, with tired step, climbed the path and took his way past the summer-house toward the other side of the mansion.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Undemonstratively, as she had worked, old Sarah gathered herself together, grimy, stooping, quivering with weariness and hunger, and crept back to the house they had saved; while Tom, with tired step, climbed the path and took his way past the summer-house toward the other side of the mansion.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "It is all right now," he said; "there can't possibly be any fire left on this side of the marshes.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Undemonstratively, as she had worked, old Sarah gathered herself together, grimy, stooping, quivering with weariness and hunger, and crept back to the house they had saved; while Tom, with tired step, climbed the path and took his way past the summer-house toward the other side of the mansion.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Undemonstratively, as she had worked, old Sarah gathered herself together, grimy, stooping, quivering with weariness and hunger, and crept back to the house they had saved; while Tom, with tired step, climbed the path and took his way past the summer-house toward the other side of the mansion.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Undemonstratively, as she had worked, old Sarah gathered herself together, grimy, stooping, quivering with weariness and hunger, and crept back to the house they had saved; while Tom, with tired step, climbed the path and took his way past the summer-house toward the other side of the mansion.
hungernounUS /ˈhʌŋɡər/
a physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivation
From this reading Undemonstratively, as she had worked, old Sarah gathered herself together, grimy, stooping, quivering with weariness and hunger, and crept back to the house they had saved; while Tom, with tired step, climbed the path and took his way past the summer-house toward the other side of the mansion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Columbine!" he said, in surprise, recognizing by some instinct that it was she.
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading "Columbine!" he said, in surprise, recognizing by some instinct that it was she.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was lucky for us that the tide rose into the lower part of the trench."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is all right now," he said; "there can't possibly be any fire left on this side of the marshes.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is all right now," he said; "there can't possibly be any fire left on this side of the marshes.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading "It is all right now," he said; "there can't possibly be any fire left on this side of the marshes.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading It was lucky for us that the tide rose into the lower part of the trench."
occurring by chance
From this reading It was lucky for us that the tide rose into the lower part of the trench."
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading Undemonstratively, as she had worked, old Sarah gathered herself together, grimy, stooping, quivering with weariness and hunger, and crept back to the house they had saved; while Tom, with tired step, climbed the path and took his way past the summer-house toward the other side of the mansion.
marshesnounUS /ˈmɑːrʃəz/
plural of “marsh” — low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation; usually is a transition zone between land and water
From this reading "It is all right now," he said; "there can't possibly be any fire left on this side of the marshes.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "It is all right now," he said; "there can't possibly be any fire left on this side of the marshes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "It is all right now," he said; "there can't possibly be any fire left on this side of the marshes.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Undemonstratively, as she had worked, old Sarah gathered herself together, grimy, stooping, quivering with weariness and hunger, and crept back to the house they had saved; while Tom, with tired step, climbed the path and took his way past the summer-house toward the other side of the mansion.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "It is all right now," he said; "there can't possibly be any fire left on this side of the marshes.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Undemonstratively, as she had worked, old Sarah gathered herself together, grimy, stooping, quivering with weariness and hunger, and crept back to the house they had saved; while Tom, with tired step, climbed the path and took his way past the summer-house toward the other side of the mansion.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading It was lucky for us that the tide rose into the lower part of the trench."
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading As he passed the arbor something stirred within.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Undemonstratively, as she had worked, old Sarah gathered herself together, grimy, stooping, quivering with weariness and hunger, and crept back to the house they had saved; while Tom, with tired step, climbed the path and took his way past the summer-house toward the other side of the mansion.
a course of conduct
From this reading Undemonstratively, as she had worked, old Sarah gathered herself together, grimy, stooping, quivering with weariness and hunger, and crept back to the house they had saved; while Tom, with tired step, climbed the path and took his way past the summer-house toward the other side of the mansion.
by chance
From this reading "It is all right now," he said; "there can't possibly be any fire left on this side of the marshes.
quiveringnounUS /ˈkwɪvərɪŋ/
a shaky motion
From this reading Undemonstratively, as she had worked, old Sarah gathered herself together, grimy, stooping, quivering with weariness and hunger, and crept back to the house they had saved; while Tom, with tired step, climbed the path and took his way past the summer-house toward the other side of the mansion.
recognizingverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “recognize” — accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading "Columbine!" he said, in surprise, recognizing by some instinct that it was she.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "It is all right now," he said; "there can't possibly be any fire left on this side of the marshes.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading It was lucky for us that the tide rose into the lower part of the trench."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It is all right now," he said; "there can't possibly be any fire left on this side of the marshes.
SarahnounUS /ˈserə/
(Old Testament) the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac
From this reading Undemonstratively, as she had worked, old Sarah gathered herself together, grimy, stooping, quivering with weariness and hunger, and crept back to the house they had saved; while Tom, with tired step, climbed the path and took his way past the summer-house toward the other side of the mansion.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading Undemonstratively, as she had worked, old Sarah gathered herself together, grimy, stooping, quivering with weariness and hunger, and crept back to the house they had saved; while Tom, with tired step, climbed the path and took his way past the summer-house toward the other side of the mansion.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Undemonstratively, as she had worked, old Sarah gathered herself together, grimy, stooping, quivering with weariness and hunger, and crept back to the house they had saved; while Tom, with tired step, climbed the path and took his way past the summer-house toward the other side of the mansion.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading "It is all right now," he said; "there can't possibly be any fire left on this side of the marshes.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "Columbine!" he said, in surprise, recognizing by some instinct that it was she.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading As he passed the arbor something stirred within.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Undemonstratively, as she had worked, old Sarah gathered herself together, grimy, stooping, quivering with weariness and hunger, and crept back to the house they had saved; while Tom, with tired step, climbed the path and took his way past the summer-house toward the other side of the mansion.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading As he passed the arbor something stirred within.
stoopingadjectiveUS /ˈstuːpɪŋ/
having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect
From this reading Undemonstratively, as she had worked, old Sarah gathered herself together, grimy, stooping, quivering with weariness and hunger, and crept back to the house they had saved; while Tom, with tired step, climbed the path and took his way past the summer-house toward the other side of the mansion.
summer-house
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Undemonstratively, as she had worked, old Sarah gathered herself together, grimy, stooping, quivering with weariness and hunger, and crept back to the house they had saved; while Tom, with tired step, climbed the path and took his way past the summer-house toward the other side of the mansion.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading "Columbine!" he said, in surprise, recognizing by some instinct that it was she.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was lucky for us that the tide rose into the lower part of the trench."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "It is all right now," he said; "there can't possibly be any fire left on this side of the marshes.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "It is all right now," he said; "there can't possibly be any fire left on this side of the marshes.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Undemonstratively, as she had worked, old Sarah gathered herself together, grimy, stooping, quivering with weariness and hunger, and crept back to the house they had saved; while Tom, with tired step, climbed the path and took his way past the summer-house toward the other side of the mansion.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "It is all right now," he said; "there can't possibly be any fire left on this side of the marshes.
the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon
From this reading It was lucky for us that the tide rose into the lower part of the trench."
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading Undemonstratively, as she had worked, old Sarah gathered herself together, grimy, stooping, quivering with weariness and hunger, and crept back to the house they had saved; while Tom, with tired step, climbed the path and took his way past the summer-house toward the other side of the mansion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Undemonstratively, as she had worked, old Sarah gathered herself together, grimy, stooping, quivering with weariness and hunger, and crept back to the house they had saved; while Tom, with tired step, climbed the path and took his way past the summer-house toward the other side of the mansion.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Undemonstratively, as she had worked, old Sarah gathered herself together, grimy, stooping, quivering with weariness and hunger, and crept back to the house they had saved; while Tom, with tired step, climbed the path and took his way past the summer-house toward the other side of the mansion.
male cat
From this reading Undemonstratively, as she had worked, old Sarah gathered herself together, grimy, stooping, quivering with weariness and hunger, and crept back to the house they had saved; while Tom, with tired step, climbed the path and took his way past the summer-house toward the other side of the mansion.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Undemonstratively, as she had worked, old Sarah gathered herself together, grimy, stooping, quivering with weariness and hunger, and crept back to the house they had saved; while Tom, with tired step, climbed the path and took his way past the summer-house toward the other side of the mansion.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Undemonstratively, as she had worked, old Sarah gathered herself together, grimy, stooping, quivering with weariness and hunger, and crept back to the house they had saved; while Tom, with tired step, climbed the path and took his way past the summer-house toward the other side of the mansion.
trenchnounUS /trentʃ/
a ditch dug as a fortification having a parapet of the excavated earth
From this reading It was lucky for us that the tide rose into the lower part of the trench."
Undemonstratively
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Undemonstratively, as she had worked, old Sarah gathered herself together, grimy, stooping, quivering with weariness and hunger, and crept back to the house they had saved; while Tom, with tired step, climbed the path and took his way past the summer-house toward the other side of the mansion.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was lucky for us that the tide rose into the lower part of the trench."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was lucky for us that the tide rose into the lower part of the trench."
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Undemonstratively, as she had worked, old Sarah gathered herself together, grimy, stooping, quivering with weariness and hunger, and crept back to the house they had saved; while Tom, with tired step, climbed the path and took his way past the summer-house toward the other side of the mansion.
wearinessnounUS /ˈwɪrinəs/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading Undemonstratively, as she had worked, old Sarah gathered herself together, grimy, stooping, quivering with weariness and hunger, and crept back to the house they had saved; while Tom, with tired step, climbed the path and took his way past the summer-house toward the other side of the mansion.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Undemonstratively, as she had worked, old Sarah gathered herself together, grimy, stooping, quivering with weariness and hunger, and crept back to the house they had saved; while Tom, with tired step, climbed the path and took his way past the summer-house toward the other side of the mansion.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Undemonstratively, as she had worked, old Sarah gathered herself together, grimy, stooping, quivering with weariness and hunger, and crept back to the house they had saved; while Tom, with tired step, climbed the path and took his way past the summer-house toward the other side of the mansion.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading As he passed the arbor something stirred within.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Undemonstratively, as she had worked, old Sarah gathered herself together, grimy, stooping, quivering with weariness and hunger, and crept back to the house they had saved; while Tom, with tired step, climbed the path and took his way past the summer-house toward the other side of the mansion.
