Chapter XV

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading 'I am tired already,' said Eva with a yawn, as they started from Blackstead Station to walk to Heather Road.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading 'I am tired already,' said Eva with a yawn, as they started from Blackstead Station to walk to Heather Road.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading 'I am tired already,' said Eva with a yawn, as they started from Blackstead Station to walk to Heather Road.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading It was not far, and it was too early for any cabs to be at the station.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading It was not far, and it was too early for any cabs to be at the station.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading 'Take my arm,' said Vava with pretended sympathy.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading 'I am tired already,' said Eva with a yawn, as they started from Blackstead Station to walk to Heather Road.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was not far, and it was too early for any cabs to be at the station.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading It was not far, and it was too early for any cabs to be at the station.

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From this reading 'I am tired already,' said Eva with a yawn, as they started from Blackstead Station to walk to Heather Road.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But as Eva took it she sighed, instead of laughing, as she said, 'I feel dreadfully depressed, just as if something were going to happen.'

plural of “cab” — a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits

From this reading It was not far, and it was too early for any cabs to be at the station.

lower than previously

From this reading But as Eva took it she sighed, instead of laughing, as she said, 'I feel dreadfully depressed, just as if something were going to happen.'

of a dreadful kind

From this reading But as Eva took it she sighed, instead of laughing, as she said, 'I feel dreadfully depressed, just as if something were going to happen.'

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading It was not far, and it was too early for any cabs to be at the station.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading 'I am tired already,' said Eva with a yawn, as they started from Blackstead Station to walk to Heather Road.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading EVA'S PRESENTIMENT.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading It was not far, and it was too early for any cabs to be at the station.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading But as Eva took it she sighed, instead of laughing, as she said, 'I feel dreadfully depressed, just as if something were going to happen.'

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was not far, and it was too early for any cabs to be at the station.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading 'I am tired already,' said Eva with a yawn, as they started from Blackstead Station to walk to Heather Road.

the act of departing

From this reading But as Eva took it she sighed, instead of laughing, as she said, 'I feel dreadfully depressed, just as if something were going to happen.'

come to pass

From this reading But as Eva took it she sighed, instead of laughing, as she said, 'I feel dreadfully depressed, just as if something were going to happen.'

common Old World heath represented by many varieties; low evergreen grown widely in the northern hemisphere

From this reading 'I am tired already,' said Eva with a yawn, as they started from Blackstead Station to walk to Heather Road.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading 'I am tired already,' said Eva with a yawn, as they started from Blackstead Station to walk to Heather Road.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading But as Eva took it she sighed, instead of laughing, as she said, 'I feel dreadfully depressed, just as if something were going to happen.'

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading But as Eva took it she sighed, instead of laughing, as she said, 'I feel dreadfully depressed, just as if something were going to happen.'

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was not far, and it was too early for any cabs to be at the station.

and nothing more

From this reading But as Eva took it she sighed, instead of laughing, as she said, 'I feel dreadfully depressed, just as if something were going to happen.'

showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness

From this reading But as Eva took it she sighed, instead of laughing, as she said, 'I feel dreadfully depressed, just as if something were going to happen.'

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading 'Take my arm,' said Vava with pretended sympathy.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was not far, and it was too early for any cabs to be at the station.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading But as Eva took it she sighed, instead of laughing, as she said, 'I feel dreadfully depressed, just as if something were going to happen.'

a feeling of evil to come

From this reading EVA'S PRESENTIMENT.

adopted in order to deceive

From this reading 'Take my arm,' said Vava with pretended sympathy.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading 'I am tired already,' said Eva with a yawn, as they started from Blackstead Station to walk to Heather Road.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading 'I am tired already,' said Eva with a yawn, as they started from Blackstead Station to walk to Heather Road.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading But as Eva took it she sighed, instead of laughing, as she said, 'I feel dreadfully depressed, just as if something were going to happen.'

past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily

From this reading But as Eva took it she sighed, instead of laughing, as she said, 'I feel dreadfully depressed, just as if something were going to happen.'

a thing, without saying which

From this reading But as Eva took it she sighed, instead of laughing, as she said, 'I feel dreadfully depressed, just as if something were going to happen.'

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading 'I am tired already,' said Eva with a yawn, as they started from Blackstead Station to walk to Heather Road.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading 'I am tired already,' said Eva with a yawn, as they started from Blackstead Station to walk to Heather Road.

an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion

From this reading 'Take my arm,' said Vava with pretended sympathy.

carry out

From this reading 'Take my arm,' said Vava with pretended sympathy.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading It was not far, and it was too early for any cabs to be at the station.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading 'I am tired already,' said Eva with a yawn, as they started from Blackstead Station to walk to Heather Road.

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading 'I am tired already,' said Eva with a yawn, as they started from Blackstead Station to walk to Heather Road.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading 'I am tired already,' said Eva with a yawn, as they started from Blackstead Station to walk to Heather Road.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading It was not far, and it was too early for any cabs to be at the station.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading But as Eva took it she sighed, instead of laughing, as she said, 'I feel dreadfully depressed, just as if something were going to happen.'

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading 'Take my arm,' said Vava with pretended sympathy.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading 'I am tired already,' said Eva with a yawn, as they started from Blackstead Station to walk to Heather Road.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It was not far, and it was too early for any cabs to be at the station.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading But as Eva took it she sighed, instead of laughing, as she said, 'I feel dreadfully depressed, just as if something were going to happen.'

in the company of; together with

From this reading 'I am tired already,' said Eva with a yawn, as they started from Blackstead Station to walk to Heather Road.

utter a yawn, as from lack of oxygen or when one is tired

From this reading 'I am tired already,' said Eva with a yawn, as they started from Blackstead Station to walk to Heather Road.