used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A TALE FROM THE HEART OF THE NIGHT.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Lomax, feeling a sudden desire to stretch his legs, set off at five of an October afternoon to walk to Ludworth.
anew
From this reading The rains had been heavy of late; already the clouds were thickening again as he gained Tinker's Pool, and not a trace of the moon was to be seen.
in the past
From this reading Though it was fine enough overhead when he set off, he found it heavy-going on the rutty old packroad, superseded long ago by the good hard road that leads past the stoups and Sorrowstones Spring.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The rains had been heavy of late; already the clouds were thickening again as he gained Tinker's Pool, and not a trace of the moon was to be seen.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Lomax, feeling a sudden desire to stretch his legs, set off at five of an October afternoon to walk to Ludworth.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His mother was staying at Gorsthwaite for a day or two, and there was no chance of Kate's feeling lonely if he were late in getting back.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The rains had been heavy of late; already the clouds were thickening again as he gained Tinker's Pool, and not a trace of the moon was to be seen.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Lomax, feeling a sudden desire to stretch his legs, set off at five of an October afternoon to walk to Ludworth.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading His mother was staying at Gorsthwaite for a day or two, and there was no chance of Kate's feeling lonely if he were late in getting back.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The rains had been heavy of late; already the clouds were thickening again as he gained Tinker's Pool, and not a trace of the moon was to be seen.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The rains had been heavy of late; already the clouds were thickening again as he gained Tinker's Pool, and not a trace of the moon was to be seen.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Though it was fine enough overhead when he set off, he found it heavy-going on the rutty old packroad, superseded long ago by the good hard road that leads past the stoups and Sorrowstones Spring.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading His mother was staying at Gorsthwaite for a day or two, and there was no chance of Kate's feeling lonely if he were late in getting back.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading The rains had been heavy of late; already the clouds were thickening again as he gained Tinker's Pool, and not a trace of the moon was to be seen.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading His mother was staying at Gorsthwaite for a day or two, and there was no chance of Kate's feeling lonely if he were late in getting back.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Lomax, feeling a sudden desire to stretch his legs, set off at five of an October afternoon to walk to Ludworth.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Though it was fine enough overhead when he set off, he found it heavy-going on the rutty old packroad, superseded long ago by the good hard road that leads past the stoups and Sorrowstones Spring.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Lomax, feeling a sudden desire to stretch his legs, set off at five of an October afternoon to walk to Ludworth.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Though it was fine enough overhead when he set off, he found it heavy-going on the rutty old packroad, superseded long ago by the good hard road that leads past the stoups and Sorrowstones Spring.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Lomax, feeling a sudden desire to stretch his legs, set off at five of an October afternoon to walk to Ludworth.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His mother was staying at Gorsthwaite for a day or two, and there was no chance of Kate's feeling lonely if he were late in getting back.
set up or found
From this reading Though it was fine enough overhead when he set off, he found it heavy-going on the rutty old packroad, superseded long ago by the good hard road that leads past the stoups and Sorrowstones Spring.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A TALE FROM THE HEART OF THE NIGHT.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading The rains had been heavy of late; already the clouds were thickening again as he gained Tinker's Pool, and not a trace of the moon was to be seen.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading His mother was staying at Gorsthwaite for a day or two, and there was no chance of Kate's feeling lonely if he were late in getting back.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Though it was fine enough overhead when he set off, he found it heavy-going on the rutty old packroad, superseded long ago by the good hard road that leads past the stoups and Sorrowstones Spring.
Gorsthwaite
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From this reading His mother was staying at Gorsthwaite for a day or two, and there was no chance of Kate's feeling lonely if he were late in getting back.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The rains had been heavy of late; already the clouds were thickening again as he gained Tinker's Pool, and not a trace of the moon was to be seen.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Though it was fine enough overhead when he set off, he found it heavy-going on the rutty old packroad, superseded long ago by the good hard road that leads past the stoups and Sorrowstones Spring.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His mother was staying at Gorsthwaite for a day or two, and there was no chance of Kate's feeling lonely if he were late in getting back.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading A TALE FROM THE HEART OF THE NIGHT.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading The rains had been heavy of late; already the clouds were thickening again as he gained Tinker's Pool, and not a trace of the moon was to be seen.
heavy-going
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From this reading Though it was fine enough overhead when he set off, he found it heavy-going on the rutty old packroad, superseded long ago by the good hard road that leads past the stoups and Sorrowstones Spring.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Lomax, feeling a sudden desire to stretch his legs, set off at five of an October afternoon to walk to Ludworth.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading His mother was staying at Gorsthwaite for a day or two, and there was no chance of Kate's feeling lonely if he were late in getting back.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His mother was staying at Gorsthwaite for a day or two, and there was no chance of Kate's feeling lonely if he were late in getting back.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Though it was fine enough overhead when he set off, he found it heavy-going on the rutty old packroad, superseded long ago by the good hard road that leads past the stoups and Sorrowstones Spring.
Kate's
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From this reading His mother was staying at Gorsthwaite for a day or two, and there was no chance of Kate's feeling lonely if he were late in getting back.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading His mother was staying at Gorsthwaite for a day or two, and there was no chance of Kate's feeling lonely if he were late in getting back.
leadsnounUS /liːdz/
plural of “lead” — an advantage held by a competitor in a race
From this reading Though it was fine enough overhead when he set off, he found it heavy-going on the rutty old packroad, superseded long ago by the good hard road that leads past the stoups and Sorrowstones Spring.
staying power
From this reading Lomax, feeling a sudden desire to stretch his legs, set off at five of an October afternoon to walk to Ludworth.
Lomax
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From this reading Lomax, feeling a sudden desire to stretch his legs, set off at five of an October afternoon to walk to Ludworth.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading His mother was staying at Gorsthwaite for a day or two, and there was no chance of Kate's feeling lonely if he were late in getting back.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Though it was fine enough overhead when he set off, he found it heavy-going on the rutty old packroad, superseded long ago by the good hard road that leads past the stoups and Sorrowstones Spring.
Ludworth
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From this reading Lomax, feeling a sudden desire to stretch his legs, set off at five of an October afternoon to walk to Ludworth.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading The rains had been heavy of late; already the clouds were thickening again as he gained Tinker's Pool, and not a trace of the moon was to be seen.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading His mother was staying at Gorsthwaite for a day or two, and there was no chance of Kate's feeling lonely if he were late in getting back.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A TALE FROM THE HEART OF THE NIGHT.
not any; not one
From this reading His mother was staying at Gorsthwaite for a day or two, and there was no chance of Kate's feeling lonely if he were late in getting back.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The rains had been heavy of late; already the clouds were thickening again as he gained Tinker's Pool, and not a trace of the moon was to be seen.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading Lomax, feeling a sudden desire to stretch his legs, set off at five of an October afternoon to walk to Ludworth.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A TALE FROM THE HEART OF THE NIGHT.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Lomax, feeling a sudden desire to stretch his legs, set off at five of an October afternoon to walk to Ludworth.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Though it was fine enough overhead when he set off, he found it heavy-going on the rutty old packroad, superseded long ago by the good hard road that leads past the stoups and Sorrowstones Spring.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Though it was fine enough overhead when he set off, he found it heavy-going on the rutty old packroad, superseded long ago by the good hard road that leads past the stoups and Sorrowstones Spring.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading His mother was staying at Gorsthwaite for a day or two, and there was no chance of Kate's feeling lonely if he were late in getting back.
overheadadverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhed/
above your head; in the sky
From this reading Though it was fine enough overhead when he set off, he found it heavy-going on the rutty old packroad, superseded long ago by the good hard road that leads past the stoups and Sorrowstones Spring.
packroad
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From this reading Though it was fine enough overhead when he set off, he found it heavy-going on the rutty old packroad, superseded long ago by the good hard road that leads past the stoups and Sorrowstones Spring.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Though it was fine enough overhead when he set off, he found it heavy-going on the rutty old packroad, superseded long ago by the good hard road that leads past the stoups and Sorrowstones Spring.
PoolnounUS /puːl/
an excavation that is (usually) filled with water
From this reading The rains had been heavy of late; already the clouds were thickening again as he gained Tinker's Pool, and not a trace of the moon was to be seen.
rainsnounUS /reɪnz/
plural of “rain” — water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading The rains had been heavy of late; already the clouds were thickening again as he gained Tinker's Pool, and not a trace of the moon was to be seen.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Though it was fine enough overhead when he set off, he found it heavy-going on the rutty old packroad, superseded long ago by the good hard road that leads past the stoups and Sorrowstones Spring.
ruttyadjective
full of ruts
From this reading Though it was fine enough overhead when he set off, he found it heavy-going on the rutty old packroad, superseded long ago by the good hard road that leads past the stoups and Sorrowstones Spring.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The rains had been heavy of late; already the clouds were thickening again as he gained Tinker's Pool, and not a trace of the moon was to be seen.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Lomax, feeling a sudden desire to stretch his legs, set off at five of an October afternoon to walk to Ludworth.
Sorrowstones
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From this reading Though it was fine enough overhead when he set off, he found it heavy-going on the rutty old packroad, superseded long ago by the good hard road that leads past the stoups and Sorrowstones Spring.
the season of growth
From this reading Though it was fine enough overhead when he set off, he found it heavy-going on the rutty old packroad, superseded long ago by the good hard road that leads past the stoups and Sorrowstones Spring.
stayingverbUS /ˈsteɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading His mother was staying at Gorsthwaite for a day or two, and there was no chance of Kate's feeling lonely if he were late in getting back.
stoups
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From this reading Though it was fine enough overhead when he set off, he found it heavy-going on the rutty old packroad, superseded long ago by the good hard road that leads past the stoups and Sorrowstones Spring.
stretchverbUS /stretʃ/
occupy a large, elongated area
From this reading Lomax, feeling a sudden desire to stretch his legs, set off at five of an October afternoon to walk to Ludworth.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Lomax, feeling a sudden desire to stretch his legs, set off at five of an October afternoon to walk to Ludworth.
supersededverbUS /ˌsuːpərˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “supersede” — take the place or move into the position of
From this reading Though it was fine enough overhead when he set off, he found it heavy-going on the rutty old packroad, superseded long ago by the good hard road that leads past the stoups and Sorrowstones Spring.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading A TALE FROM THE HEART OF THE NIGHT.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Though it was fine enough overhead when he set off, he found it heavy-going on the rutty old packroad, superseded long ago by the good hard road that leads past the stoups and Sorrowstones Spring.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A TALE FROM THE HEART OF THE NIGHT.
in or at that place or location
From this reading His mother was staying at Gorsthwaite for a day or two, and there was no chance of Kate's feeling lonely if he were late in getting back.
thickeningadjectiveUS /ˈθɪkənɪŋ/
accumulating and becoming more intense
From this reading The rains had been heavy of late; already the clouds were thickening again as he gained Tinker's Pool, and not a trace of the moon was to be seen.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though it was fine enough overhead when he set off, he found it heavy-going on the rutty old packroad, superseded long ago by the good hard road that leads past the stoups and Sorrowstones Spring.
Tinker'snounUS /ˈtɪŋkərz/
possessive form of “tinker” — a person who enjoys fixing and experimenting with machines and their parts
From this reading The rains had been heavy of late; already the clouds were thickening again as he gained Tinker's Pool, and not a trace of the moon was to be seen.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lomax, feeling a sudden desire to stretch his legs, set off at five of an October afternoon to walk to Ludworth.
a just detectable amount
From this reading The rains had been heavy of late; already the clouds were thickening again as he gained Tinker's Pool, and not a trace of the moon was to be seen.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading His mother was staying at Gorsthwaite for a day or two, and there was no chance of Kate's feeling lonely if he were late in getting back.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Lomax, feeling a sudden desire to stretch his legs, set off at five of an October afternoon to walk to Ludworth.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His mother was staying at Gorsthwaite for a day or two, and there was no chance of Kate's feeling lonely if he were late in getting back.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His mother was staying at Gorsthwaite for a day or two, and there was no chance of Kate's feeling lonely if he were late in getting back.
at the time that
From this reading Though it was fine enough overhead when he set off, he found it heavy-going on the rutty old packroad, superseded long ago by the good hard road that leads past the stoups and Sorrowstones Spring.
