used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Augusta Wyndham was pacing up and down the broad gravel walk which ran down the centre of the rectory garden in a state of great excitement.
AFTERprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading TWO YEARS AFTER.
alertadjectiveUS /əˈlɜːrt/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading She was walking quickly, her hands clasped loosely before her, her tall and rather angular figure drawn up to its full height, her bright black eyes alert and watchful in their expression.
(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 He hasn't been here for six months, and I had given up all hope; but hope has revived to-day--hope springs eternal in the human breast.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Augusta Wyndham was pacing up and down the broad gravel walk which ran down the centre of the rectory garden in a state of great excitement.
angularadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡjələr/
measured by an angle or by the rate of change of an angle
From this reading She was walking quickly, her hands clasped loosely before her, her tall and rather angular figure drawn up to its full height, her bright black eyes alert and watchful in their expression.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Now, if only they are not interrupted," she said, "if only I can keep people from going near the rose-walk, he'll do it--I know he'll do it--I saw it in his eyes when he came up and asked me where Lilias was.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Now, if only they are not interrupted," she said, "if only I can keep people from going near the rose-walk, he'll do it--I know he'll do it--I saw it in his eyes when he came up and asked me where Lilias was.
AugustanounUS /əˈɡʌstə/
the capital of the state of Maine
From this reading Augusta Wyndham was pacing up and down the broad gravel walk which ran down the centre of the rectory garden in a state of great excitement.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He hasn't been here for six months, and I had given up all hope; but hope has revived to-day--hope springs eternal in the human breast.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading She was walking quickly, her hands clasped loosely before her, her tall and rather angular figure drawn up to its full height, her bright black eyes alert and watchful in their expression.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading She was walking quickly, her hands clasped loosely before her, her tall and rather angular figure drawn up to its full height, her bright black eyes alert and watchful in their expression.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading He hasn't been here for six months, and I had given up all hope; but hope has revived to-day--hope springs eternal in the human breast.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading She was walking quickly, her hands clasped loosely before her, her tall and rather angular figure drawn up to its full height, her bright black eyes alert and watchful in their expression.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Augusta Wyndham was pacing up and down the broad gravel walk which ran down the centre of the rectory garden in a state of great excitement.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He hasn't been here for six months, and I had given up all hope; but hope has revived to-day--hope springs eternal in the human breast.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Now, if only they are not interrupted," she said, "if only I can keep people from going near the rose-walk, he'll do it--I know he'll do it--I saw it in his eyes when he came up and asked me where Lilias was.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Now, if only they are not interrupted," she said, "if only I can keep people from going near the rose-walk, he'll do it--I know he'll do it--I saw it in his eyes when he came up and asked me where Lilias was.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading Augusta Wyndham was pacing up and down the broad gravel walk which ran down the centre of the rectory garden in a state of great excitement.
past form of “clasp” — hold firmly and tightly
From this reading She was walking quickly, her hands clasped loosely before her, her tall and rather angular figure drawn up to its full height, her bright black eyes alert and watchful in their expression.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Now, if only they are not interrupted," she said, "if only I can keep people from going near the rose-walk, he'll do it--I know he'll do it--I saw it in his eyes when he came up and asked me where Lilias was.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Augusta Wyndham was pacing up and down the broad gravel walk which ran down the centre of the rectory garden in a state of great excitement.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading She was walking quickly, her hands clasped loosely before her, her tall and rather angular figure drawn up to its full height, her bright black eyes alert and watchful in their expression.
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading He hasn't been here for six months, and I had given up all hope; but hope has revived to-day--hope springs eternal in the human breast.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Augusta Wyndham was pacing up and down the broad gravel walk which ran down the centre of the rectory garden in a state of great excitement.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading She was walking quickly, her hands clasped loosely before her, her tall and rather angular figure drawn up to its full height, her bright black eyes alert and watchful in their expression.
opinion or judgment
From this reading She was walking quickly, her hands clasped loosely before her, her tall and rather angular figure drawn up to its full height, her bright black eyes alert and watchful in their expression.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading She was walking quickly, her hands clasped loosely before her, her tall and rather angular figure drawn up to its full height, her bright black eyes alert and watchful in their expression.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He hasn't been here for six months, and I had given up all hope; but hope has revived to-day--hope springs eternal in the human breast.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Now, if only they are not interrupted," she said, "if only I can keep people from going near the rose-walk, he'll do it--I know he'll do it--I saw it in his eyes when he came up and asked me where Lilias was.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading She was walking quickly, her hands clasped loosely before her, her tall and rather angular figure drawn up to its full height, her bright black eyes alert and watchful in their expression.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Augusta Wyndham was pacing up and down the broad gravel walk which ran down the centre of the rectory garden in a state of great excitement.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading He hasn't been here for six months, and I had given up all hope; but hope has revived to-day--hope springs eternal in the human breast.
the act of departing
From this reading "Now, if only they are not interrupted," she said, "if only I can keep people from going near the rose-walk, he'll do it--I know he'll do it--I saw it in his eyes when he came up and asked me where Lilias was.
gravelnounUS /ˈɡrævəl/
rock fragments and pebbles
From this reading Augusta Wyndham was pacing up and down the broad gravel walk which ran down the centre of the rectory garden in a state of great excitement.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Augusta Wyndham was pacing up and down the broad gravel walk which ran down the centre of the rectory garden in a state of great excitement.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He hasn't been here for six months, and I had given up all hope; but hope has revived to-day--hope springs eternal in the human breast.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading She was walking quickly, her hands clasped loosely before her, her tall and rather angular figure drawn up to its full height, her bright black eyes alert and watchful in their expression.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He hasn't been here for six months, and I had given up all hope; but hope has revived to-day--hope springs eternal in the human breast.
hasn't
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From this reading He hasn't been here for six months, and I had given up all hope; but hope has revived to-day--hope springs eternal in the human breast.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Now, if only they are not interrupted," she said, "if only I can keep people from going near the rose-walk, he'll do it--I know he'll do it--I saw it in his eyes when he came up and asked me where Lilias was.
he'll
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From this reading "Now, if only they are not interrupted," she said, "if only I can keep people from going near the rose-walk, he'll do it--I know he'll do it--I saw it in his eyes when he came up and asked me where Lilias was.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading She was walking quickly, her hands clasped loosely before her, her tall and rather angular figure drawn up to its full height, her bright black eyes alert and watchful in their expression.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was walking quickly, her hands clasped loosely before her, her tall and rather angular figure drawn up to its full height, her bright black eyes alert and watchful in their expression.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading He hasn't been here for six months, and I had given up all hope; but hope has revived to-day--hope springs eternal in the human breast.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Now, if only they are not interrupted," she said, "if only I can keep people from going near the rose-walk, he'll do it--I know he'll do it--I saw it in his eyes when he came up and asked me where Lilias was.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading He hasn't been here for six months, and I had given up all hope; but hope has revived to-day--hope springs eternal in the human breast.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading He hasn't been here for six months, and I had given up all hope; but hope has revived to-day--hope springs eternal in the human breast.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Now, if only they are not interrupted," she said, "if only I can keep people from going near the rose-walk, he'll do it--I know he'll do it--I saw it in his eyes when he came up and asked me where Lilias was.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Now, if only they are not interrupted," she said, "if only I can keep people from going near the rose-walk, he'll do it--I know he'll do it--I saw it in his eyes when he came up and asked me where Lilias was.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Augusta Wyndham was pacing up and down the broad gravel walk which ran down the centre of the rectory garden in a state of great excitement.
discontinued temporarily
From this reading "Now, if only they are not interrupted," she said, "if only I can keep people from going near the rose-walk, he'll do it--I know he'll do it--I saw it in his eyes when he came up and asked me where Lilias was.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Now, if only they are not interrupted," she said, "if only I can keep people from going near the rose-walk, he'll do it--I know he'll do it--I saw it in his eyes when he came up and asked me where Lilias was.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading She was walking quickly, her hands clasped loosely before her, her tall and rather angular figure drawn up to its full height, her bright black eyes alert and watchful in their expression.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "Now, if only they are not interrupted," she said, "if only I can keep people from going near the rose-walk, he'll do it--I know he'll do it--I saw it in his eyes when he came up and asked me where Lilias was.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Now, if only they are not interrupted," she said, "if only I can keep people from going near the rose-walk, he'll do it--I know he'll do it--I saw it in his eyes when he came up and asked me where Lilias was.
Lilias
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From this reading "Now, if only they are not interrupted," she said, "if only I can keep people from going near the rose-walk, he'll do it--I know he'll do it--I saw it in his eyes when he came up and asked me where Lilias was.
looselyadverbUS /ˈluːsli/
in a relaxed manner; not rigid
From this reading She was walking quickly, her hands clasped loosely before her, her tall and rather angular figure drawn up to its full height, her bright black eyes alert and watchful in their expression.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Now, if only they are not interrupted," she said, "if only I can keep people from going near the rose-walk, he'll do it--I know he'll do it--I saw it in his eyes when he came up and asked me where Lilias was.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading He hasn't been here for six months, and I had given up all hope; but hope has revived to-day--hope springs eternal in the human breast.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading "Now, if only they are not interrupted," she said, "if only I can keep people from going near the rose-walk, he'll do it--I know he'll do it--I saw it in his eyes when he came up and asked me where Lilias was.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Now, if only they are not interrupted," she said, "if only I can keep people from going near the rose-walk, he'll do it--I know he'll do it--I saw it in his eyes when he came up and asked me where Lilias was.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Now, if only they are not interrupted," she said, "if only I can keep people from going near the rose-walk, he'll do it--I know he'll do it--I saw it in his eyes when he came up and asked me where Lilias was.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Augusta Wyndham was pacing up and down the broad gravel walk which ran down the centre of the rectory garden in a state of great excitement.
and nothing more
From this reading "Now, if only they are not interrupted," she said, "if only I can keep people from going near the rose-walk, he'll do it--I know he'll do it--I saw it in his eyes when he came up and asked me where Lilias was.
pacingnounUS /ˈpeɪsɪŋ/
(music) the speed at which a composition is to be played
From this reading Augusta Wyndham was pacing up and down the broad gravel walk which ran down the centre of the rectory garden in a state of great excitement.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading "Now, if only they are not interrupted," she said, "if only I can keep people from going near the rose-walk, he'll do it--I know he'll do it--I saw it in his eyes when he came up and asked me where Lilias was.
with speed
From this reading She was walking quickly, her hands clasped loosely before her, her tall and rather angular figure drawn up to its full height, her bright black eyes alert and watchful in their expression.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Augusta Wyndham was pacing up and down the broad gravel walk which ran down the centre of the rectory garden in a state of great excitement.
on the contrary
From this reading She was walking quickly, her hands clasped loosely before her, her tall and rather angular figure drawn up to its full height, her bright black eyes alert and watchful in their expression.
rectorynounUS /ˈrektəri/
an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector
From this reading Augusta Wyndham was pacing up and down the broad gravel walk which ran down the centre of the rectory garden in a state of great excitement.
revivedadjectiveUS /rɪˈvaɪvd/
restored to consciousness or life or vigor
From this reading He hasn't been here for six months, and I had given up all hope; but hope has revived to-day--hope springs eternal in the human breast.
rose-walk
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From this reading "Now, if only they are not interrupted," she said, "if only I can keep people from going near the rose-walk, he'll do it--I know he'll do it--I saw it in his eyes when he came up and asked me where Lilias was.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Now, if only they are not interrupted," she said, "if only I can keep people from going near the rose-walk, he'll do it--I know he'll do it--I saw it in his eyes when he came up and asked me where Lilias was.
cut with a saw
From this reading "Now, if only they are not interrupted," she said, "if only I can keep people from going near the rose-walk, he'll do it--I know he'll do it--I saw it in his eyes when he came up and asked me where Lilias was.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was walking quickly, her hands clasped loosely before her, her tall and rather angular figure drawn up to its full height, her bright black eyes alert and watchful in their expression.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading He hasn't been here for six months, and I had given up all hope; but hope has revived to-day--hope springs eternal in the human breast.
springsnounUS /sprɪŋz/
plural of “spring” — the season of growth
From this reading He hasn't been here for six months, and I had given up all hope; but hope has revived to-day--hope springs eternal in the human breast.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Augusta Wyndham was pacing up and down the broad gravel walk which ran down the centre of the rectory garden in a state of great excitement.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading She was walking quickly, her hands clasped loosely before her, her tall and rather angular figure drawn up to its full height, her bright black eyes alert and watchful in their expression.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Augusta Wyndham was pacing up and down the broad gravel walk which ran down the centre of the rectory garden in a state of great excitement.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading She was walking quickly, her hands clasped loosely before her, her tall and rather angular figure drawn up to its full height, her bright black eyes alert and watchful in their expression.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Now, if only they are not interrupted," she said, "if only I can keep people from going near the rose-walk, he'll do it--I know he'll do it--I saw it in his eyes when he came up and asked me where Lilias was.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She was walking quickly, her hands clasped loosely before her, her tall and rather angular figure drawn up to its full height, her bright black eyes alert and watchful in their expression.
to-day
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From this reading He hasn't been here for six months, and I had given up all hope; but hope has revived to-day--hope springs eternal in the human breast.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading TWO YEARS AFTER.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Augusta Wyndham was pacing up and down the broad gravel walk which ran down the centre of the rectory garden in a state of great excitement.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Augusta Wyndham was pacing up and down the broad gravel walk which ran down the centre of the rectory garden in a state of great excitement.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading She was walking quickly, her hands clasped loosely before her, her tall and rather angular figure drawn up to its full height, her bright black eyes alert and watchful in their expression.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Augusta Wyndham was pacing up and down the broad gravel walk which ran down the centre of the rectory garden in a state of great excitement.
watchfuladjectiveUS /ˈwɑːtʃfəl/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading She was walking quickly, her hands clasped loosely before her, her tall and rather angular figure drawn up to its full height, her bright black eyes alert and watchful in their expression.
at the time that
From this reading "Now, if only they are not interrupted," she said, "if only I can keep people from going near the rose-walk, he'll do it--I know he'll do it--I saw it in his eyes when he came up and asked me where Lilias was.
in or at the place that
From this reading "Now, if only they are not interrupted," she said, "if only I can keep people from going near the rose-walk, he'll do it--I know he'll do it--I saw it in his eyes when he came up and asked me where Lilias was.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Augusta Wyndham was pacing up and down the broad gravel walk which ran down the centre of the rectory garden in a state of great excitement.
Wyndham
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From this reading Augusta Wyndham was pacing up and down the broad gravel walk which ran down the centre of the rectory garden in a state of great excitement.
a late time of life
From this reading TWO YEARS AFTER.
