used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was a narrow broken path up the bank.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading When he could see into the field, a sight presented itself not altogether uncommon in England, where we seldom, if ever, guard against an evil till it is done, and never take warning by an evil that is done.
(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 did not like to hear a scream at all, and still less a scream from a woman's lips.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading When he could see into the field, a sight presented itself not altogether uncommon in England, where we seldom, if ever, guard against an evil till it is done, and never take warning by an evil that is done.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading When he could see into the field, a sight presented itself not altogether uncommon in England, where we seldom, if ever, guard against an evil till it is done, and never take warning by an evil that is done.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But Chandos was up the one and over the other in a moment.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There was a high stile at the top.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading There was a narrow broken path up the bank.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading There was a narrow broken path up the bank.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Chandos was up the one and over the other in a moment.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When he could see into the field, a sight presented itself not altogether uncommon in England, where we seldom, if ever, guard against an evil till it is done, and never take warning by an evil that is done.
Chandos
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From this reading But Chandos was up the one and over the other in a moment.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading When he could see into the field, a sight presented itself not altogether uncommon in England, where we seldom, if ever, guard against an evil till it is done, and never take warning by an evil that is done.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not like to hear a scream at all, and still less a scream from a woman's lips.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading When he could see into the field, a sight presented itself not altogether uncommon in England, where we seldom, if ever, guard against an evil till it is done, and never take warning by an evil that is done.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading When he could see into the field, a sight presented itself not altogether uncommon in England, where we seldom, if ever, guard against an evil till it is done, and never take warning by an evil that is done.
at any time
From this reading When he could see into the field, a sight presented itself not altogether uncommon in England, where we seldom, if ever, guard against an evil till it is done, and never take warning by an evil that is done.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading When he could see into the field, a sight presented itself not altogether uncommon in England, where we seldom, if ever, guard against an evil till it is done, and never take warning by an evil that is done.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading When he could see into the field, a sight presented itself not altogether uncommon in England, where we seldom, if ever, guard against an evil till it is done, and never take warning by an evil that is done.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He did not like to hear a scream at all, and still less a scream from a woman's lips.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading When he could see into the field, a sight presented itself not altogether uncommon in England, where we seldom, if ever, guard against an evil till it is done, and never take warning by an evil that is done.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He did not like to hear a scream at all, and still less a scream from a woman's lips.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading He did not like to hear a scream at all, and still less a scream from a woman's lips.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading There was a high stile at the top.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading When he could see into the field, a sight presented itself not altogether uncommon in England, where we seldom, if ever, guard against an evil till it is done, and never take warning by an evil that is done.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But Chandos was up the one and over the other in a moment.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading When he could see into the field, a sight presented itself not altogether uncommon in England, where we seldom, if ever, guard against an evil till it is done, and never take warning by an evil that is done.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When he could see into the field, a sight presented itself not altogether uncommon in England, where we seldom, if ever, guard against an evil till it is done, and never take warning by an evil that is done.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When he could see into the field, a sight presented itself not altogether uncommon in England, where we seldom, if ever, guard against an evil till it is done, and never take warning by an evil that is done.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading When he could see into the field, a sight presented itself not altogether uncommon in England, where we seldom, if ever, guard against an evil till it is done, and never take warning by an evil that is done.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading He did not like to hear a scream at all, and still less a scream from a woman's lips.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He did not like to hear a scream at all, and still less a scream from a woman's lips.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading He did not like to hear a scream at all, and still less a scream from a woman's lips.
a particular point in time
From this reading But Chandos was up the one and over the other in a moment.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading There was a narrow broken path up the bank.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading When he could see into the field, a sight presented itself not altogether uncommon in England, where we seldom, if ever, guard against an evil till it is done, and never take warning by an evil that is done.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not like to hear a scream at all, and still less a scream from a woman's lips.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But Chandos was up the one and over the other in a moment.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading But Chandos was up the one and over the other in a moment.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading But Chandos was up the one and over the other in a moment.
a course of conduct
From this reading There was a narrow broken path up the bank.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading When he could see into the field, a sight presented itself not altogether uncommon in England, where we seldom, if ever, guard against an evil till it is done, and never take warning by an evil that is done.
screamverbUS /skriːm/
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading He did not like to hear a scream at all, and still less a scream from a woman's lips.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading When he could see into the field, a sight presented itself not altogether uncommon in England, where we seldom, if ever, guard against an evil till it is done, and never take warning by an evil that is done.
not often
From this reading When he could see into the field, a sight presented itself not altogether uncommon in England, where we seldom, if ever, guard against an evil till it is done, and never take warning by an evil that is done.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading When he could see into the field, a sight presented itself not altogether uncommon in England, where we seldom, if ever, guard against an evil till it is done, and never take warning by an evil that is done.
stilenounUS /staɪl/
an upright that is a member in a door or window frame
From this reading There was a high stile at the top.
not in physical motion
From this reading He did not like to hear a scream at all, and still less a scream from a woman's lips.
carry out
From this reading When he could see into the field, a sight presented itself not altogether uncommon in England, where we seldom, if ever, guard against an evil till it is done, and never take warning by an evil that is done.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When he could see into the field, a sight presented itself not altogether uncommon in England, where we seldom, if ever, guard against an evil till it is done, and never take warning by an evil that is done.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There was a narrow broken path up the bank.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a narrow broken path up the bank.
up to a particular time
From this reading When he could see into the field, a sight presented itself not altogether uncommon in England, where we seldom, if ever, guard against an evil till it is done, and never take warning by an evil that is done.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He did not like to hear a scream at all, and still less a scream from a woman's lips.
the upper part of anything
From this reading There was a high stile at the top.
uncommonadjectiveUS /ənˈkɑːmən/
not common or ordinarily encountered; unusually great in amount or remarkable in character or kind
From this reading When he could see into the field, a sight presented itself not altogether uncommon in England, where we seldom, if ever, guard against an evil till it is done, and never take warning by an evil that is done.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading There was a narrow broken path up the bank.
a message informing of danger
From this reading When he could see into the field, a sight presented itself not altogether uncommon in England, where we seldom, if ever, guard against an evil till it is done, and never take warning by an evil that is done.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a narrow broken path up the bank.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading When he could see into the field, a sight presented itself not altogether uncommon in England, where we seldom, if ever, guard against an evil till it is done, and never take warning by an evil that is done.
at the time that
From this reading When he could see into the field, a sight presented itself not altogether uncommon in England, where we seldom, if ever, guard against an evil till it is done, and never take warning by an evil that is done.
in or at the place that
From this reading When he could see into the field, a sight presented itself not altogether uncommon in England, where we seldom, if ever, guard against an evil till it is done, and never take warning by an evil that is done.
woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading He did not like to hear a scream at all, and still less a scream from a woman's lips.
