aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading For several days the halting step was not heard again, and Louise had nearly forgotten her fright, when one morning, about six o'clock, when Peter was out getting up his lobster pots, Louise, with her head still buried in the bed-clothes, suddenly heard--or thought she heard--the sound again.
anew
From this reading For several days the halting step was not heard again, and Louise had nearly forgotten her fright, when one morning, about six o'clock, when Peter was out getting up his lobster pots, Louise, with her head still buried in the bed-clothes, suddenly heard--or thought she heard--the sound again.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For several days the halting step was not heard again, and Louise had nearly forgotten her fright, when one morning, about six o'clock, when Peter was out getting up his lobster pots, Louise, with her head still buried in the bed-clothes, suddenly heard--or thought she heard--the sound again.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading She started up and listened: there could be no doubt about it; someone was approaching the cottage at the back--some one who was lame.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In the glittering morning light, the expanse of level shore and common was as desolate as ever.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She started up and listened: there could be no doubt about it; someone was approaching the cottage at the back--some one who was lame.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading She started up and listened: there could be no doubt about it; someone was approaching the cottage at the back--some one who was lame.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She started up and listened: there could be no doubt about it; someone was approaching the cottage at the back--some one who was lame.
bed-clothes
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From this reading For several days the halting step was not heard again, and Louise had nearly forgotten her fright, when one morning, about six o'clock, when Peter was out getting up his lobster pots, Louise, with her head still buried in the bed-clothes, suddenly heard--or thought she heard--the sound again.
placed in a grave
From this reading For several days the halting step was not heard again, and Louise had nearly forgotten her fright, when one morning, about six o'clock, when Peter was out getting up his lobster pots, Louise, with her head still buried in the bed-clothes, suddenly heard--or thought she heard--the sound again.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading She hurried on some clothes and looked out of the door (the cabin had no window).
clothing in general
From this reading She hurried on some clothes and looked out of the door (the cabin had no window).
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading In the glittering morning light, the expanse of level shore and common was as desolate as ever.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading She turned the corner of the cottage to the left, where Jenny and the pigs were.
a small house with a single story
From this reading She started up and listened: there could be no doubt about it; someone was approaching the cottage at the back--some one who was lame.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She started up and listened: there could be no doubt about it; someone was approaching the cottage at the back--some one who was lame.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading For several days the halting step was not heard again, and Louise had nearly forgotten her fright, when one morning, about six o'clock, when Peter was out getting up his lobster pots, Louise, with her head still buried in the bed-clothes, suddenly heard--or thought she heard--the sound again.
desolateadjectiveUS /ˈdesələt/
providing no shelter or sustenance
From this reading In the glittering morning light, the expanse of level shore and common was as desolate as ever.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading She hurried on some clothes and looked out of the door (the cabin had no window).
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading She started up and listened: there could be no doubt about it; someone was approaching the cottage at the back--some one who was lame.
at any time
From this reading In the glittering morning light, the expanse of level shore and common was as desolate as ever.
expansenounUS /ɪkˈspæns/
a wide scope
From this reading In the glittering morning light, the expanse of level shore and common was as desolate as ever.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For several days the halting step was not heard again, and Louise had nearly forgotten her fright, when one morning, about six o'clock, when Peter was out getting up his lobster pots, Louise, with her head still buried in the bed-clothes, suddenly heard--or thought she heard--the sound again.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading For several days the halting step was not heard again, and Louise had nearly forgotten her fright, when one morning, about six o'clock, when Peter was out getting up his lobster pots, Louise, with her head still buried in the bed-clothes, suddenly heard--or thought she heard--the sound again.
frightnounUS /fraɪt/
an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading For several days the halting step was not heard again, and Louise had nearly forgotten her fright, when one morning, about six o'clock, when Peter was out getting up his lobster pots, Louise, with her head still buried in the bed-clothes, suddenly heard--or thought she heard--the sound again.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading For several days the halting step was not heard again, and Louise had nearly forgotten her fright, when one morning, about six o'clock, when Peter was out getting up his lobster pots, Louise, with her head still buried in the bed-clothes, suddenly heard--or thought she heard--the sound again.
glitteringadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɪtərɪŋ/
having brief brilliant points or flashes of light
From this reading In the glittering morning light, the expanse of level shore and common was as desolate as ever.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For several days the halting step was not heard again, and Louise had nearly forgotten her fright, when one morning, about six o'clock, when Peter was out getting up his lobster pots, Louise, with her head still buried in the bed-clothes, suddenly heard--or thought she heard--the sound again.
haltingadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːltɪŋ/
disabled in the feet or legs
From this reading For several days the halting step was not heard again, and Louise had nearly forgotten her fright, when one morning, about six o'clock, when Peter was out getting up his lobster pots, Louise, with her head still buried in the bed-clothes, suddenly heard--or thought she heard--the sound again.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading For several days the halting step was not heard again, and Louise had nearly forgotten her fright, when one morning, about six o'clock, when Peter was out getting up his lobster pots, Louise, with her head still buried in the bed-clothes, suddenly heard--or thought she heard--the sound again.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading For several days the halting step was not heard again, and Louise had nearly forgotten her fright, when one morning, about six o'clock, when Peter was out getting up his lobster pots, Louise, with her head still buried in the bed-clothes, suddenly heard--or thought she heard--the sound again.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading For several days the halting step was not heard again, and Louise had nearly forgotten her fright, when one morning, about six o'clock, when Peter was out getting up his lobster pots, Louise, with her head still buried in the bed-clothes, suddenly heard--or thought she heard--the sound again.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading For several days the halting step was not heard again, and Louise had nearly forgotten her fright, when one morning, about six o'clock, when Peter was out getting up his lobster pots, Louise, with her head still buried in the bed-clothes, suddenly heard--or thought she heard--the sound again.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading She hurried on some clothes and looked out of the door (the cabin had no window).
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For several days the halting step was not heard again, and Louise had nearly forgotten her fright, when one morning, about six o'clock, when Peter was out getting up his lobster pots, Louise, with her head still buried in the bed-clothes, suddenly heard--or thought she heard--the sound again.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She started up and listened: there could be no doubt about it; someone was approaching the cottage at the back--some one who was lame.
JennynounUS /ˈdʒeni/
United States architect who designed the first skyscraper in which a metal skeleton was used (1832-1907)
From this reading She turned the corner of the cottage to the left, where Jenny and the pigs were.
lamenounUS /leɪm/
someone who doesn't understand what is going on
From this reading She started up and listened: there could be no doubt about it; someone was approaching the cottage at the back--some one who was lame.
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 She turned the corner of the cottage to the left, where Jenny and the pigs were.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading In the glittering morning light, the expanse of level shore and common was as desolate as ever.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading In the glittering morning light, the expanse of level shore and common was as desolate as ever.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading She started up and listened: there could be no doubt about it; someone was approaching the cottage at the back--some one who was lame.
lobsternounUS /ˈlɑːbstər/
flesh of a lobster
From this reading For several days the halting step was not heard again, and Louise had nearly forgotten her fright, when one morning, about six o'clock, when Peter was out getting up his lobster pots, Louise, with her head still buried in the bed-clothes, suddenly heard--or thought she heard--the sound again.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She hurried on some clothes and looked out of the door (the cabin had no window).
Louise
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For several days the halting step was not heard again, and Louise had nearly forgotten her fright, when one morning, about six o'clock, when Peter was out getting up his lobster pots, Louise, with her head still buried in the bed-clothes, suddenly heard--or thought she heard--the sound again.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading For several days the halting step was not heard again, and Louise had nearly forgotten her fright, when one morning, about six o'clock, when Peter was out getting up his lobster pots, Louise, with her head still buried in the bed-clothes, suddenly heard--or thought she heard--the sound again.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading For several days the halting step was not heard again, and Louise had nearly forgotten her fright, when one morning, about six o'clock, when Peter was out getting up his lobster pots, Louise, with her head still buried in the bed-clothes, suddenly heard--or thought she heard--the sound again.
not any; not one
From this reading She started up and listened: there could be no doubt about it; someone was approaching the cottage at the back--some one who was lame.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading For several days the halting step was not heard again, and Louise had nearly forgotten her fright, when one morning, about six o'clock, when Peter was out getting up his lobster pots, Louise, with her head still buried in the bed-clothes, suddenly heard--or thought she heard--the sound again.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading For several days the halting step was not heard again, and Louise had nearly forgotten her fright, when one morning, about six o'clock, when Peter was out getting up his lobster pots, Louise, with her head still buried in the bed-clothes, suddenly heard--or thought she heard--the sound again.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She hurried on some clothes and looked out of the door (the cabin had no window).
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She hurried on some clothes and looked out of the door (the cabin had no window).
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading For several days the halting step was not heard again, and Louise had nearly forgotten her fright, when one morning, about six o'clock, when Peter was out getting up his lobster pots, Louise, with her head still buried in the bed-clothes, suddenly heard--or thought she heard--the sound again.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading For several days the halting step was not heard again, and Louise had nearly forgotten her fright, when one morning, about six o'clock, when Peter was out getting up his lobster pots, Louise, with her head still buried in the bed-clothes, suddenly heard--or thought she heard--the sound again.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading For several days the halting step was not heard again, and Louise had nearly forgotten her fright, when one morning, about six o'clock, when Peter was out getting up his lobster pots, Louise, with her head still buried in the bed-clothes, suddenly heard--or thought she heard--the sound again.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading For several days the halting step was not heard again, and Louise had nearly forgotten her fright, when one morning, about six o'clock, when Peter was out getting up his lobster pots, Louise, with her head still buried in the bed-clothes, suddenly heard--or thought she heard--the sound again.
pigsnounUS /pɪɡz/
plural of “pig” — domestic swine
From this reading She turned the corner of the cottage to the left, where Jenny and the pigs were.
potsnounUS /pɑːts/
plural of “pot” — metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid
From this reading For several days the halting step was not heard again, and Louise had nearly forgotten her fright, when one morning, about six o'clock, when Peter was out getting up his lobster pots, Louise, with her head still buried in the bed-clothes, suddenly heard--or thought she heard--the sound again.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading For several days the halting step was not heard again, and Louise had nearly forgotten her fright, when one morning, about six o'clock, when Peter was out getting up his lobster pots, Louise, with her head still buried in the bed-clothes, suddenly heard--or thought she heard--the sound again.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For several days the halting step was not heard again, and Louise had nearly forgotten her fright, when one morning, about six o'clock, when Peter was out getting up his lobster pots, Louise, with her head still buried in the bed-clothes, suddenly heard--or thought she heard--the sound again.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading In the glittering morning light, the expanse of level shore and common was as desolate as ever.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading For several days the halting step was not heard again, and Louise had nearly forgotten her fright, when one morning, about six o'clock, when Peter was out getting up his lobster pots, Louise, with her head still buried in the bed-clothes, suddenly heard--or thought she heard--the sound again.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading She started up and listened: there could be no doubt about it; someone was approaching the cottage at the back--some one who was lame.
a person, without saying who
From this reading She started up and listened: there could be no doubt about it; someone was approaching the cottage at the back--some one who was lame.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading For several days the halting step was not heard again, and Louise had nearly forgotten her fright, when one morning, about six o'clock, when Peter was out getting up his lobster pots, Louise, with her head still buried in the bed-clothes, suddenly heard--or thought she heard--the sound again.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading She started up and listened: there could be no doubt about it; someone was approaching the cottage at the back--some one who was lame.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading For several days the halting step was not heard again, and Louise had nearly forgotten her fright, when one morning, about six o'clock, when Peter was out getting up his lobster pots, Louise, with her head still buried in the bed-clothes, suddenly heard--or thought she heard--the sound again.
not in physical motion
From this reading For several days the halting step was not heard again, and Louise had nearly forgotten her fright, when one morning, about six o'clock, when Peter was out getting up his lobster pots, Louise, with her head still buried in the bed-clothes, suddenly heard--or thought she heard--the sound again.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading For several days the halting step was not heard again, and Louise had nearly forgotten her fright, when one morning, about six o'clock, when Peter was out getting up his lobster pots, Louise, with her head still buried in the bed-clothes, suddenly heard--or thought she heard--the sound again.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For several days the halting step was not heard again, and Louise had nearly forgotten her fright, when one morning, about six o'clock, when Peter was out getting up his lobster pots, Louise, with her head still buried in the bed-clothes, suddenly heard--or thought she heard--the sound again.
in or at that place or location
From this reading She started up and listened: there could be no doubt about it; someone was approaching the cottage at the back--some one who was lame.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading For several days the halting step was not heard again, and Louise had nearly forgotten her fright, when one morning, about six o'clock, when Peter was out getting up his lobster pots, Louise, with her head still buried in the bed-clothes, suddenly heard--or thought she heard--the sound again.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She turned the corner of the cottage to the left, where Jenny and the pigs were.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading She turned the corner of the cottage to the left, where Jenny and the pigs were.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading For several days the halting step was not heard again, and Louise had nearly forgotten her fright, when one morning, about six o'clock, when Peter was out getting up his lobster pots, Louise, with her head still buried in the bed-clothes, suddenly heard--or thought she heard--the sound again.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For several days the halting step was not heard again, and Louise had nearly forgotten her fright, when one morning, about six o'clock, when Peter was out getting up his lobster pots, Louise, with her head still buried in the bed-clothes, suddenly heard--or thought she heard--the sound again.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She turned the corner of the cottage to the left, where Jenny and the pigs were.
at the time that
From this reading For several days the halting step was not heard again, and Louise had nearly forgotten her fright, when one morning, about six o'clock, when Peter was out getting up his lobster pots, Louise, with her head still buried in the bed-clothes, suddenly heard--or thought she heard--the sound again.
in or at the place that
From this reading She turned the corner of the cottage to the left, where Jenny and the pigs were.
which person or people
From this reading She started up and listened: there could be no doubt about it; someone was approaching the cottage at the back--some one who was lame.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading She hurried on some clothes and looked out of the door (the cabin had no window).
in the company of; together with
From this reading For several days the halting step was not heard again, and Louise had nearly forgotten her fright, when one morning, about six o'clock, when Peter was out getting up his lobster pots, Louise, with her head still buried in the bed-clothes, suddenly heard--or thought she heard--the sound again.
