used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On the contrary, it was a fine autumn evening, with a serene sky where the sunset tints still lingered.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading No Jupiter, rainy or thunderous, lent his assistance to account for the extraordinary phenomenon of Rhoda Maxfield's driving up to the garden-gate of Ivy Lodge instead of arriving there on foot.
alighted
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rhoda alighted hurriedly from the carriage, and walked up the few feet of gravel path, between the garden fence and the house, with a beating heart.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Rhoda alighted hurriedly from the carriage, and walked up the few feet of gravel path, between the garden fence and the house, with a beating heart.
eagerly desirous
From this reading "You can go away now, Sally," she said, being very anxious to dismiss the "Blue Bell" equipage before the door should be opened.
arrivingverbUS /ərˈaɪvɪŋ/
-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading No Jupiter, rainy or thunderous, lent his assistance to account for the extraordinary phenomenon of Rhoda Maxfield's driving up to the garden-gate of Ivy Lodge instead of arriving there on foot.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading No Jupiter, rainy or thunderous, lent his assistance to account for the extraordinary phenomenon of Rhoda Maxfield's driving up to the garden-gate of Ivy Lodge instead of arriving there on foot.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading On the contrary, it was a fine autumn evening, with a serene sky where the sunset tints still lingered.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "You can go away now, Sally," she said, being very anxious to dismiss the "Blue Bell" equipage before the door should be opened.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "You can go away now, Sally," she said, being very anxious to dismiss the "Blue Bell" equipage before the door should be opened.
the act of overcoming or outdoing
From this reading Rhoda alighted hurriedly from the carriage, and walked up the few feet of gravel path, between the garden fence and the house, with a beating heart.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "You can go away now, Sally," she said, being very anxious to dismiss the "Blue Bell" equipage before the door should be opened.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading "You can go away now, Sally," she said, being very anxious to dismiss the "Blue Bell" equipage before the door should be opened.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading "You can go away now, Sally," she said, being very anxious to dismiss the "Blue Bell" equipage before the door should be opened.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Rhoda alighted hurriedly from the carriage, and walked up the few feet of gravel path, between the garden fence and the house, with a beating heart.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading "You can go away now, Sally," she said, being very anxious to dismiss the "Blue Bell" equipage before the door should be opened.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Sally was not in such a hurry.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "You can go away now, Sally," she said, being very anxious to dismiss the "Blue Bell" equipage before the door should be opened.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading Rhoda alighted hurriedly from the carriage, and walked up the few feet of gravel path, between the garden fence and the house, with a beating heart.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading On the contrary, it was a fine autumn evening, with a serene sky where the sunset tints still lingered.
dismissverbUS /dɪˈsmɪs/
bar from attention or consideration
From this reading "You can go away now, Sally," she said, being very anxious to dismiss the "Blue Bell" equipage before the door should be opened.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading "You can go away now, Sally," she said, being very anxious to dismiss the "Blue Bell" equipage before the door should be opened.
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading No Jupiter, rainy or thunderous, lent his assistance to account for the extraordinary phenomenon of Rhoda Maxfield's driving up to the garden-gate of Ivy Lodge instead of arriving there on foot.
equipagenoun
equipment and supplies of a military force
From this reading "You can go away now, Sally," she said, being very anxious to dismiss the "Blue Bell" equipage before the door should be opened.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading On the contrary, it was a fine autumn evening, with a serene sky where the sunset tints still lingered.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading No Jupiter, rainy or thunderous, lent his assistance to account for the extraordinary phenomenon of Rhoda Maxfield's driving up to the garden-gate of Ivy Lodge instead of arriving there on foot.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Rhoda alighted hurriedly from the carriage, and walked up the few feet of gravel path, between the garden fence and the house, with a beating heart.
enclose with a fence
From this reading Rhoda alighted hurriedly from the carriage, and walked up the few feet of gravel path, between the garden fence and the house, with a beating heart.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Rhoda alighted hurriedly from the carriage, and walked up the few feet of gravel path, between the garden fence and the house, with a beating heart.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading On the contrary, it was a fine autumn evening, with a serene sky where the sunset tints still lingered.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading No Jupiter, rainy or thunderous, lent his assistance to account for the extraordinary phenomenon of Rhoda Maxfield's driving up to the garden-gate of Ivy Lodge instead of arriving there on foot.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading No Jupiter, rainy or thunderous, lent his assistance to account for the extraordinary phenomenon of Rhoda Maxfield's driving up to the garden-gate of Ivy Lodge instead of arriving there on foot.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Rhoda alighted hurriedly from the carriage, and walked up the few feet of gravel path, between the garden fence and the house, with a beating heart.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Rhoda alighted hurriedly from the carriage, and walked up the few feet of gravel path, between the garden fence and the house, with a beating heart.
garden-gate
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading No Jupiter, rainy or thunderous, lent his assistance to account for the extraordinary phenomenon of Rhoda Maxfield's driving up to the garden-gate of Ivy Lodge instead of arriving there on foot.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "You can go away now, Sally," she said, being very anxious to dismiss the "Blue Bell" equipage before the door should be opened.
gravelnounUS /ˈɡrævəl/
rock fragments and pebbles
From this reading Rhoda alighted hurriedly from the carriage, and walked up the few feet of gravel path, between the garden fence and the house, with a beating heart.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Rhoda alighted hurriedly from the carriage, and walked up the few feet of gravel path, between the garden fence and the house, with a beating heart.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading No Jupiter, rainy or thunderous, lent his assistance to account for the extraordinary phenomenon of Rhoda Maxfield's driving up to the garden-gate of Ivy Lodge instead of arriving there on foot.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Rhoda alighted hurriedly from the carriage, and walked up the few feet of gravel path, between the garden fence and the house, with a beating heart.
hurriedlyadverbUS /ˈhɜːridli/
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading Rhoda alighted hurriedly from the carriage, and walked up the few feet of gravel path, between the garden fence and the house, with a beating heart.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading But Sally was not in such a hurry.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But Sally was not in such a hurry.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading No Jupiter, rainy or thunderous, lent his assistance to account for the extraordinary phenomenon of Rhoda Maxfield's driving up to the garden-gate of Ivy Lodge instead of arriving there on foot.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading On the contrary, it was a fine autumn evening, with a serene sky where the sunset tints still lingered.
IvynounUS /ˈaɪvi/
Old World vine with lobed evergreen leaves and black berrylike fruits
From this reading No Jupiter, rainy or thunderous, lent his assistance to account for the extraordinary phenomenon of Rhoda Maxfield's driving up to the garden-gate of Ivy Lodge instead of arriving there on foot.
JupiternounUS /ˈdʒuːpətər/
the largest planet and the 5th from the sun; has many satellites and is one of the brightest objects in the night sky
From this reading No Jupiter, rainy or thunderous, lent his assistance to account for the extraordinary phenomenon of Rhoda Maxfield's driving up to the garden-gate of Ivy Lodge instead of arriving there on foot.
lentnounUS /lent/
a period of 40 weekdays from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday
From this reading No Jupiter, rainy or thunderous, lent his assistance to account for the extraordinary phenomenon of Rhoda Maxfield's driving up to the garden-gate of Ivy Lodge instead of arriving there on foot.
lingeredverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡərd/
past form of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading On the contrary, it was a fine autumn evening, with a serene sky where the sunset tints still lingered.
LodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading No Jupiter, rainy or thunderous, lent his assistance to account for the extraordinary phenomenon of Rhoda Maxfield's driving up to the garden-gate of Ivy Lodge instead of arriving there on foot.
Maxfield's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading No Jupiter, rainy or thunderous, lent his assistance to account for the extraordinary phenomenon of Rhoda Maxfield's driving up to the garden-gate of Ivy Lodge instead of arriving there on foot.
not any; not one
From this reading No Jupiter, rainy or thunderous, lent his assistance to account for the extraordinary phenomenon of Rhoda Maxfield's driving up to the garden-gate of Ivy Lodge instead of arriving there on foot.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But Sally was not in such a hurry.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "You can go away now, Sally," she said, being very anxious to dismiss the "Blue Bell" equipage before the door should be opened.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading No Jupiter, rainy or thunderous, lent his assistance to account for the extraordinary phenomenon of Rhoda Maxfield's driving up to the garden-gate of Ivy Lodge instead of arriving there on foot.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading No Jupiter, rainy or thunderous, lent his assistance to account for the extraordinary phenomenon of Rhoda Maxfield's driving up to the garden-gate of Ivy Lodge instead of arriving there on foot.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading "You can go away now, Sally," she said, being very anxious to dismiss the "Blue Bell" equipage before the door should be opened.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading No Jupiter, rainy or thunderous, lent his assistance to account for the extraordinary phenomenon of Rhoda Maxfield's driving up to the garden-gate of Ivy Lodge instead of arriving there on foot.
a course of conduct
From this reading Rhoda alighted hurriedly from the carriage, and walked up the few feet of gravel path, between the garden fence and the house, with a beating heart.
phenomenonnounUS /fəˈnɑːmənɑːn/
any state or process known through the senses rather than by intuition or reasoning
From this reading No Jupiter, rainy or thunderous, lent his assistance to account for the extraordinary phenomenon of Rhoda Maxfield's driving up to the garden-gate of Ivy Lodge instead of arriving there on foot.
rainyadjectiveUS /ˈreɪni/
(of weather) wet by periods of rain
From this reading No Jupiter, rainy or thunderous, lent his assistance to account for the extraordinary phenomenon of Rhoda Maxfield's driving up to the garden-gate of Ivy Lodge instead of arriving there on foot.
Rhoda
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading No Jupiter, rainy or thunderous, lent his assistance to account for the extraordinary phenomenon of Rhoda Maxfield's driving up to the garden-gate of Ivy Lodge instead of arriving there on foot.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You can go away now, Sally," she said, being very anxious to dismiss the "Blue Bell" equipage before the door should be opened.
witty remark
From this reading "You can go away now, Sally," she said, being very anxious to dismiss the "Blue Bell" equipage before the door should be opened.
sereneadjectiveUS /sərˈiːn/
not agitated; without losing self-possession
From this reading On the contrary, it was a fine autumn evening, with a serene sky where the sunset tints still lingered.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "You can go away now, Sally," she said, being very anxious to dismiss the "Blue Bell" equipage before the door should be opened.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "You can go away now, Sally," she said, being very anxious to dismiss the "Blue Bell" equipage before the door should be opened.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading On the contrary, it was a fine autumn evening, with a serene sky where the sunset tints still lingered.
not in physical motion
From this reading On the contrary, it was a fine autumn evening, with a serene sky where the sunset tints still lingered.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading But Sally was not in such a hurry.
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading On the contrary, it was a fine autumn evening, with a serene sky where the sunset tints still lingered.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading No Jupiter, rainy or thunderous, lent his assistance to account for the extraordinary phenomenon of Rhoda Maxfield's driving up to the garden-gate of Ivy Lodge instead of arriving there on foot.
in or at that place or location
From this reading No Jupiter, rainy or thunderous, lent his assistance to account for the extraordinary phenomenon of Rhoda Maxfield's driving up to the garden-gate of Ivy Lodge instead of arriving there on foot.
thunderousadjectiveUS /ˈθʌndərəs/
loud enough to cause (temporary) hearing loss
From this reading No Jupiter, rainy or thunderous, lent his assistance to account for the extraordinary phenomenon of Rhoda Maxfield's driving up to the garden-gate of Ivy Lodge instead of arriving there on foot.
tintsnounUS /tɪnts/
plural of “tint” — a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color
From this reading On the contrary, it was a fine autumn evening, with a serene sky where the sunset tints still lingered.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading No Jupiter, rainy or thunderous, lent his assistance to account for the extraordinary phenomenon of Rhoda Maxfield's driving up to the garden-gate of Ivy Lodge instead of arriving there on foot.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading No Jupiter, rainy or thunderous, lent his assistance to account for the extraordinary phenomenon of Rhoda Maxfield's driving up to the garden-gate of Ivy Lodge instead of arriving there on foot.
precisely as stated
From this reading "You can go away now, Sally," she said, being very anxious to dismiss the "Blue Bell" equipage before the door should be opened.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Rhoda alighted hurriedly from the carriage, and walked up the few feet of gravel path, between the garden fence and the house, with a beating heart.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On the contrary, it was a fine autumn evening, with a serene sky where the sunset tints still lingered.
in or at the place that
From this reading On the contrary, it was a fine autumn evening, with a serene sky where the sunset tints still lingered.
in the company of; together with
From this reading On the contrary, it was a fine autumn evening, with a serene sky where the sunset tints still lingered.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You can go away now, Sally," she said, being very anxious to dismiss the "Blue Bell" equipage before the door should be opened.
