used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is a year now since I wrote any of this story, and this time I shall really finish it.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Most of what follows I have at times gathered from Sophy's lips, the rest from my own knowledge of the affair.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Sophy Gregory did not leave me, the first time when she came, until it was getting dusk, as she did not wish to arrive at Sturry until after dark, for a single woman with a bundle entering that quiet village would be almost certain to attract attention.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Sophy Gregory did not leave me, the first time when she came, until it was getting dusk, as she did not wish to arrive at Sturry until after dark, for a single woman with a bundle entering that quiet village would be almost certain to attract attention.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is a year now since I wrote any of this story, and this time I shall really finish it.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It is a year now since I wrote any of this story, and this time I shall really finish it.
arriveverbUS /ərˈaɪv/
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Sophy Gregory did not leave me, the first time when she came, until it was getting dusk, as she did not wish to arrive at Sturry until after dark, for a single woman with a bundle entering that quiet village would be almost certain to attract attention.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading How little do we foresee the course of events! and certainly, when I last laid down my pen, I little thought that this story would have ended as it has.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Most of what follows I have at times gathered from Sophy's lips, the rest from my own knowledge of the affair.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Sophy Gregory did not leave me, the first time when she came, until it was getting dusk, as she did not wish to arrive at Sturry until after dark, for a single woman with a bundle entering that quiet village would be almost certain to attract attention.
attractverbUS /əˈtrækt/
direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading Sophy Gregory did not leave me, the first time when she came, until it was getting dusk, as she did not wish to arrive at Sturry until after dark, for a single woman with a bundle entering that quiet village would be almost certain to attract attention.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Sophy Gregory did not leave me, the first time when she came, until it was getting dusk, as she did not wish to arrive at Sturry until after dark, for a single woman with a bundle entering that quiet village would be almost certain to attract attention.
bundlenounUS /ˈbʌndəl/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading Sophy Gregory did not leave me, the first time when she came, until it was getting dusk, as she did not wish to arrive at Sturry until after dark, for a single woman with a bundle entering that quiet village would be almost certain to attract attention.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Sophy Gregory did not leave me, the first time when she came, until it was getting dusk, as she did not wish to arrive at Sturry until after dark, for a single woman with a bundle entering that quiet village would be almost certain to attract attention.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading THE SPY IN THE CAMP.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Sophy Gregory did not leave me, the first time when she came, until it was getting dusk, as she did not wish to arrive at Sturry until after dark, for a single woman with a bundle entering that quiet village would be almost certain to attract attention.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading How little do we foresee the course of events! and certainly, when I last laid down my pen, I little thought that this story would have ended as it has.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading How little do we foresee the course of events! and certainly, when I last laid down my pen, I little thought that this story would have ended as it has.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Sophy Gregory did not leave me, the first time when she came, until it was getting dusk, as she did not wish to arrive at Sturry until after dark, for a single woman with a bundle entering that quiet village would be almost certain to attract attention.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Sophy Gregory did not leave me, the first time when she came, until it was getting dusk, as she did not wish to arrive at Sturry until after dark, for a single woman with a bundle entering that quiet village would be almost certain to attract attention.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading How little do we foresee the course of events! and certainly, when I last laid down my pen, I little thought that this story would have ended as it has.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading How little do we foresee the course of events! and certainly, when I last laid down my pen, I little thought that this story would have ended as it has.
dusknounUS /dʌsk/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading Sophy Gregory did not leave me, the first time when she came, until it was getting dusk, as she did not wish to arrive at Sturry until after dark, for a single woman with a bundle entering that quiet village would be almost certain to attract attention.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading How little do we foresee the course of events! and certainly, when I last laid down my pen, I little thought that this story would have ended as it has.
a movement into or inward
From this reading Sophy Gregory did not leave me, the first time when she came, until it was getting dusk, as she did not wish to arrive at Sturry until after dark, for a single woman with a bundle entering that quiet village would be almost certain to attract attention.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading How little do we foresee the course of events! and certainly, when I last laid down my pen, I little thought that this story would have ended as it has.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading It is a year now since I wrote any of this story, and this time I shall really finish it.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Sophy Gregory did not leave me, the first time when she came, until it was getting dusk, as she did not wish to arrive at Sturry until after dark, for a single woman with a bundle entering that quiet village would be almost certain to attract attention.
third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Most of what follows I have at times gathered from Sophy's lips, the rest from my own knowledge of the affair.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Sophy Gregory did not leave me, the first time when she came, until it was getting dusk, as she did not wish to arrive at Sturry until after dark, for a single woman with a bundle entering that quiet village would be almost certain to attract attention.
foreseeverbUS /fɔːrˈsiː/
realize beforehand
From this reading How little do we foresee the course of events! and certainly, when I last laid down my pen, I little thought that this story would have ended as it has.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Most of what follows I have at times gathered from Sophy's lips, the rest from my own knowledge of the affair.
brought together in one place
From this reading Most of what follows I have at times gathered from Sophy's lips, the rest from my own knowledge of the affair.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Sophy Gregory did not leave me, the first time when she came, until it was getting dusk, as she did not wish to arrive at Sturry until after dark, for a single woman with a bundle entering that quiet village would be almost certain to attract attention.
GregorynounUS /ˈɡreɡəri/
(Roman Catholic Church) a church father known for his constant fight against perceived heresies; a saint and Doctor of the Church (329-391)
From this reading Sophy Gregory did not leave me, the first time when she came, until it was getting dusk, as she did not wish to arrive at Sturry until after dark, for a single woman with a bundle entering that quiet village would be almost certain to attract attention.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading How little do we foresee the course of events! and certainly, when I last laid down my pen, I little thought that this story would have ended as it has.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading How little do we foresee the course of events! and certainly, when I last laid down my pen, I little thought that this story would have ended as it has.
How
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From this reading How little do we foresee the course of events! and certainly, when I last laid down my pen, I little thought that this story would have ended as it has.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It is a year now since I wrote any of this story, and this time I shall really finish it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE SPY IN THE CAMP.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is a year now since I wrote any of this story, and this time I shall really finish it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is a year now since I wrote any of this story, and this time I shall really finish it.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Most of what follows I have at times gathered from Sophy's lips, the rest from my own knowledge of the affair.
set down according to a plan
From this reading How little do we foresee the course of events! and certainly, when I last laid down my pen, I little thought that this story would have ended as it has.
immediately past
From this reading How little do we foresee the course of events! and certainly, when I last laid down my pen, I little thought that this story would have ended as it has.
go away from a place
From this reading Sophy Gregory did not leave me, the first time when she came, until it was getting dusk, as she did not wish to arrive at Sturry until after dark, for a single woman with a bundle entering that quiet village would be almost certain to attract attention.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Most of what follows I have at times gathered from Sophy's lips, the rest from my own knowledge of the affair.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading How little do we foresee the course of events! and certainly, when I last laid down my pen, I little thought that this story would have ended as it has.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Sophy Gregory did not leave me, the first time when she came, until it was getting dusk, as she did not wish to arrive at Sturry until after dark, for a single woman with a bundle entering that quiet village would be almost certain to attract attention.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Most of what follows I have at times gathered from Sophy's lips, the rest from my own knowledge of the affair.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading How little do we foresee the course of events! and certainly, when I last laid down my pen, I little thought that this story would have ended as it has.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Sophy Gregory did not leave me, the first time when she came, until it was getting dusk, as she did not wish to arrive at Sturry until after dark, for a single woman with a bundle entering that quiet village would be almost certain to attract attention.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It is a year now since I wrote any of this story, and this time I shall really finish it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is a year now since I wrote any of this story, and this time I shall really finish it.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Most of what follows I have at times gathered from Sophy's lips, the rest from my own knowledge of the affair.
a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
From this reading How little do we foresee the course of events! and certainly, when I last laid down my pen, I little thought that this story would have ended as it has.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Sophy Gregory did not leave me, the first time when she came, until it was getting dusk, as she did not wish to arrive at Sturry until after dark, for a single woman with a bundle entering that quiet village would be almost certain to attract attention.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading It is a year now since I wrote any of this story, and this time I shall really finish it.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Most of what follows I have at times gathered from Sophy's lips, the rest from my own knowledge of the affair.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading It is a year now since I wrote any of this story, and this time I shall really finish it.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sophy Gregory did not leave me, the first time when she came, until it was getting dusk, as she did not wish to arrive at Sturry until after dark, for a single woman with a bundle entering that quiet village would be almost certain to attract attention.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading It is a year now since I wrote any of this story, and this time I shall really finish it.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Sophy Gregory did not leave me, the first time when she came, until it was getting dusk, as she did not wish to arrive at Sturry until after dark, for a single woman with a bundle entering that quiet village would be almost certain to attract attention.
Sophy
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From this reading Sophy Gregory did not leave me, the first time when she came, until it was getting dusk, as she did not wish to arrive at Sturry until after dark, for a single woman with a bundle entering that quiet village would be almost certain to attract attention.
Sophy's
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From this reading Most of what follows I have at times gathered from Sophy's lips, the rest from my own knowledge of the affair.
SPYverbUS /spaɪ/
catch sight of
From this reading THE SPY IN THE CAMP.
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 It is a year now since I wrote any of this story, and this time I shall really finish it.
Sturry
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From this reading Sophy Gregory did not leave me, the first time when she came, until it was getting dusk, as she did not wish to arrive at Sturry until after dark, for a single woman with a bundle entering that quiet village would be almost certain to attract attention.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading How little do we foresee the course of events! and certainly, when I last laid down my pen, I little thought that this story would have ended as it has.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SPY IN THE CAMP.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It is a year now since I wrote any of this story, and this time I shall really finish it.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading How little do we foresee the course of events! and certainly, when I last laid down my pen, I little thought that this story would have ended as it has.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It is a year now since I wrote any of this story, and this time I shall really finish it.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Most of what follows I have at times gathered from Sophy's lips, the rest from my own knowledge of the affair.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sophy Gregory did not leave me, the first time when she came, until it was getting dusk, as she did not wish to arrive at Sturry until after dark, for a single woman with a bundle entering that quiet village would be almost certain to attract attention.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Sophy Gregory did not leave me, the first time when she came, until it was getting dusk, as she did not wish to arrive at Sturry until after dark, for a single woman with a bundle entering that quiet village would be almost certain to attract attention.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Sophy Gregory did not leave me, the first time when she came, until it was getting dusk, as she did not wish to arrive at Sturry until after dark, for a single woman with a bundle entering that quiet village would be almost certain to attract attention.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sophy Gregory did not leave me, the first time when she came, until it was getting dusk, as she did not wish to arrive at Sturry until after dark, for a single woman with a bundle entering that quiet village would be almost certain to attract attention.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading How little do we foresee the course of events! and certainly, when I last laid down my pen, I little thought that this story would have ended as it has.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Most of what follows I have at times gathered from Sophy's lips, the rest from my own knowledge of the affair.
at the time that
From this reading How little do we foresee the course of events! and certainly, when I last laid down my pen, I little thought that this story would have ended as it has.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading Sophy Gregory did not leave me, the first time when she came, until it was getting dusk, as she did not wish to arrive at Sturry until after dark, for a single woman with a bundle entering that quiet village would be almost certain to attract attention.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Sophy Gregory did not leave me, the first time when she came, until it was getting dusk, as she did not wish to arrive at Sturry until after dark, for a single woman with a bundle entering that quiet village would be almost certain to attract attention.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Sophy Gregory did not leave me, the first time when she came, until it was getting dusk, as she did not wish to arrive at Sturry until after dark, for a single woman with a bundle entering that quiet village would be almost certain to attract attention.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading How little do we foresee the course of events! and certainly, when I last laid down my pen, I little thought that this story would have ended as it has.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading It is a year now since I wrote any of this story, and this time I shall really finish it.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading It is a year now since I wrote any of this story, and this time I shall really finish it.
