used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A LOST GIRL Mr. Gerald Ainley standing in the meadow outside the Post, looked towards the river bank with smiling eyes.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Then between the willows he caught sight of a moving figure, and after one glance at it, began to hurry forward.
Ainley
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From this reading A LOST GIRL Mr. Gerald Ainley standing in the meadow outside the Post, looked towards the river bank with smiling eyes.
alteredadjectiveUS /ˈɔːltərd/
changed in form or character without becoming something else
From this reading Without observing him the girl turned round and began to walk towards the Indian encampment and Ainley immediately altered his course, walking quickly so as to intercept her.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Where Hubert Stane's little tent had been the willows now showed an unbroken line, and he found that fact a source of satisfaction.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Where Hubert Stane's little tent had been the willows now showed an unbroken line, and he found that fact a source of satisfaction.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A moment later the figure emerged from the willows and stood on the edge of the meadow, revealing its identity as that of the English girl with whom he had walked on the previous day.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Then between the willows he caught sight of a moving figure, and after one glance at it, began to hurry forward.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading A LOST GIRL Mr. Gerald Ainley standing in the meadow outside the Post, looked towards the river bank with smiling eyes.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Where Hubert Stane's little tent had been the willows now showed an unbroken line, and he found that fact a source of satisfaction.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Then between the willows he caught sight of a moving figure, and after one glance at it, began to hurry forward.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Then between the willows he caught sight of a moving figure, and after one glance at it, began to hurry forward.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Then between the willows he caught sight of a moving figure, and after one glance at it, began to hurry forward.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Without observing him the girl turned round and began to walk towards the Indian encampment and Ainley immediately altered his course, walking quickly so as to intercept her.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A moment later the figure emerged from the willows and stood on the edge of the meadow, revealing its identity as that of the English girl with whom he had walked on the previous day.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading A moment later the figure emerged from the willows and stood on the edge of the meadow, revealing its identity as that of the English girl with whom he had walked on the previous day.
emergedverbUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒd/
past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment
From this reading A moment later the figure emerged from the willows and stood on the edge of the meadow, revealing its identity as that of the English girl with whom he had walked on the previous day.
encampmentnounUS /ɪnˈkæmpmɪnt/
a site where people on holiday can pitch a tent
From this reading Without observing him the girl turned round and began to walk towards the Indian encampment and Ainley immediately altered his course, walking quickly so as to intercept her.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading A moment later the figure emerged from the willows and stood on the edge of the meadow, revealing its identity as that of the English girl with whom he had walked on the previous day.
opinion or judgment
From this reading A LOST GIRL Mr. Gerald Ainley standing in the meadow outside the Post, looked towards the river bank with smiling eyes.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Where Hubert Stane's little tent had been the willows now showed an unbroken line, and he found that fact a source of satisfaction.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Then between the willows he caught sight of a moving figure, and after one glance at it, began to hurry forward.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Then between the willows he caught sight of a moving figure, and after one glance at it, began to hurry forward.
set up or found
From this reading Where Hubert Stane's little tent had been the willows now showed an unbroken line, and he found that fact a source of satisfaction.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A moment later the figure emerged from the willows and stood on the edge of the meadow, revealing its identity as that of the English girl with whom he had walked on the previous day.
Gerald
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From this reading A LOST GIRL Mr. Gerald Ainley standing in the meadow outside the Post, looked towards the river bank with smiling eyes.
a young female
From this reading A LOST GIRL Mr. Gerald Ainley standing in the meadow outside the Post, looked towards the river bank with smiling eyes.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Then between the willows he caught sight of a moving figure, and after one glance at it, began to hurry forward.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Where Hubert Stane's little tent had been the willows now showed an unbroken line, and he found that fact a source of satisfaction.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Where Hubert Stane's little tent had been the willows now showed an unbroken line, and he found that fact a source of satisfaction.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Without observing him the girl turned round and began to walk towards the Indian encampment and Ainley immediately altered his course, walking quickly so as to intercept her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Without observing him the girl turned round and began to walk towards the Indian encampment and Ainley immediately altered his course, walking quickly so as to intercept her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Without observing him the girl turned round and began to walk towards the Indian encampment and Ainley immediately altered his course, walking quickly so as to intercept her.
Hubert
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From this reading Where Hubert Stane's little tent had been the willows now showed an unbroken line, and he found that fact a source of satisfaction.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading Then between the willows he caught sight of a moving figure, and after one glance at it, began to hurry forward.
identitynounUS /aɪˈdentɪtiː/
the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity
From this reading A moment later the figure emerged from the willows and stood on the edge of the meadow, revealing its identity as that of the English girl with whom he had walked on the previous day.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Without observing him the girl turned round and began to walk towards the Indian encampment and Ainley immediately altered his course, walking quickly so as to intercept her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A LOST GIRL Mr. Gerald Ainley standing in the meadow outside the Post, looked towards the river bank with smiling eyes.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading Without observing him the girl turned round and began to walk towards the Indian encampment and Ainley immediately altered his course, walking quickly so as to intercept her.
interceptverbUS /ˌɪntərˈsept/
seize on its way
From this reading Without observing him the girl turned round and began to walk towards the Indian encampment and Ainley immediately altered his course, walking quickly so as to intercept her.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Then between the willows he caught sight of a moving figure, and after one glance at it, began to hurry forward.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A moment later the figure emerged from the willows and stood on the edge of the meadow, revealing its identity as that of the English girl with whom he had walked on the previous day.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A moment later the figure emerged from the willows and stood on the edge of the meadow, revealing its identity as that of the English girl with whom he had walked on the previous day.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Where Hubert Stane's little tent had been the willows now showed an unbroken line, and he found that fact a source of satisfaction.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Where Hubert Stane's little tent had been the willows now showed an unbroken line, and he found that fact a source of satisfaction.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading A LOST GIRL Mr. Gerald Ainley standing in the meadow outside the Post, looked towards the river bank with smiling eyes.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading A LOST GIRL Mr. Gerald Ainley standing in the meadow outside the Post, looked towards the river bank with smiling eyes.
meadownounUS /ˈmedoʊ/
a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay
From this reading A LOST GIRL Mr. Gerald Ainley standing in the meadow outside the Post, looked towards the river bank with smiling eyes.
a particular point in time
From this reading A moment later the figure emerged from the willows and stood on the edge of the meadow, revealing its identity as that of the English girl with whom he had walked on the previous day.
in motion
From this reading Then between the willows he caught sight of a moving figure, and after one glance at it, began to hurry forward.
a form of address for a man
From this reading A LOST GIRL Mr. Gerald Ainley standing in the meadow outside the Post, looked towards the river bank with smiling eyes.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Where Hubert Stane's little tent had been the willows now showed an unbroken line, and he found that fact a source of satisfaction.
observingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception
From this reading Without observing him the girl turned round and began to walk towards the Indian encampment and Ainley immediately altered his course, walking quickly so as to intercept her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Where Hubert Stane's little tent had been the willows now showed an unbroken line, and he found that fact a source of satisfaction.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A moment later the figure emerged from the willows and stood on the edge of the meadow, revealing its identity as that of the English girl with whom he had walked on the previous day.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Then between the willows he caught sight of a moving figure, and after one glance at it, began to hurry forward.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading A LOST GIRL Mr. Gerald Ainley standing in the meadow outside the Post, looked towards the river bank with smiling eyes.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading A LOST GIRL Mr. Gerald Ainley standing in the meadow outside the Post, looked towards the river bank with smiling eyes.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading A moment later the figure emerged from the willows and stood on the edge of the meadow, revealing its identity as that of the English girl with whom he had walked on the previous day.
with speed
From this reading Without observing him the girl turned round and began to walk towards the Indian encampment and Ainley immediately altered his course, walking quickly so as to intercept her.
revealingadjectiveUS /rɪˈviːlɪŋ/
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading A moment later the figure emerged from the willows and stood on the edge of the meadow, revealing its identity as that of the English girl with whom he had walked on the previous day.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading A LOST GIRL Mr. Gerald Ainley standing in the meadow outside the Post, looked towards the river bank with smiling eyes.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Without observing him the girl turned round and began to walk towards the Indian encampment and Ainley immediately altered his course, walking quickly so as to intercept her.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading Where Hubert Stane's little tent had been the willows now showed an unbroken line, and he found that fact a source of satisfaction.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Where Hubert Stane's little tent had been the willows now showed an unbroken line, and he found that fact a source of satisfaction.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Then between the willows he caught sight of a moving figure, and after one glance at it, began to hurry forward.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading A LOST GIRL Mr. Gerald Ainley standing in the meadow outside the Post, looked towards the river bank with smiling eyes.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Without observing him the girl turned round and began to walk towards the Indian encampment and Ainley immediately altered his course, walking quickly so as to intercept her.
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading Where Hubert Stane's little tent had been the willows now showed an unbroken line, and he found that fact a source of satisfaction.
having a supporting base
From this reading A LOST GIRL Mr. Gerald Ainley standing in the meadow outside the Post, looked towards the river bank with smiling eyes.
Stane's
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From this reading Where Hubert Stane's little tent had been the willows now showed an unbroken line, and he found that fact a source of satisfaction.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading A moment later the figure emerged from the willows and stood on the edge of the meadow, revealing its identity as that of the English girl with whom he had walked on the previous day.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading Where Hubert Stane's little tent had been the willows now showed an unbroken line, and he found that fact a source of satisfaction.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Where Hubert Stane's little tent had been the willows now showed an unbroken line, and he found that fact a source of satisfaction.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A LOST GIRL Mr. Gerald Ainley standing in the meadow outside the Post, looked towards the river bank with smiling eyes.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then between the willows he caught sight of a moving figure, and after one glance at it, began to hurry forward.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Then between the willows he caught sight of a moving figure, and after one glance at it, began to hurry forward.
in the direction of
From this reading A LOST GIRL Mr. Gerald Ainley standing in the meadow outside the Post, looked towards the river bank with smiling eyes.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Without observing him the girl turned round and began to walk towards the Indian encampment and Ainley immediately altered his course, walking quickly so as to intercept her.
unbrokenadjectiveUS /ənˈbroʊkən/
marked by continuous or uninterrupted extension in space or time or sequence
From this reading Where Hubert Stane's little tent had been the willows now showed an unbroken line, and he found that fact a source of satisfaction.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Without observing him the girl turned round and began to walk towards the Indian encampment and Ainley immediately altered his course, walking quickly so as to intercept her.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading A moment later the figure emerged from the willows and stood on the edge of the meadow, revealing its identity as that of the English girl with whom he had walked on the previous day.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading Without observing him the girl turned round and began to walk towards the Indian encampment and Ainley immediately altered his course, walking quickly so as to intercept her.
in or at the place that
From this reading Where Hubert Stane's little tent had been the willows now showed an unbroken line, and he found that fact a source of satisfaction.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A moment later the figure emerged from the willows and stood on the edge of the meadow, revealing its identity as that of the English girl with whom he had walked on the previous day.
willowsnounUS /ˈwɪloʊz/
plural of “willow” — any of numerous deciduous trees and shrubs of the genus Salix
From this reading Where Hubert Stane's little tent had been the willows now showed an unbroken line, and he found that fact a source of satisfaction.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A LOST GIRL Mr. Gerald Ainley standing in the meadow outside the Post, looked towards the river bank with smiling eyes.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Without observing him the girl turned round and began to walk towards the Indian encampment and Ainley immediately altered his course, walking quickly so as to intercept her.
