used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Dusk has already fallen, but he can clearly distinguish the figures of a man and woman walking arm-in-arm in front of him.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Feeling inclined for exercise after his long sedentary day, he gets out of the trap near the place where he found Addie lying under the tree, and, walking across the grove, enters the shrubbery path bordering the tennis-ground, where the sound of voices at the further end attracts his attention.
Addie
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From this reading Feeling inclined for exercise after his long sedentary day, he gets out of the trap near the place where he found Addie lying under the tree, and, walking across the grove, enters the shrubbery path bordering the tennis-ground, where the sound of voices at the further end attracts his attention.
admirersnounUS /ədˈmaɪrərz/
plural of “admirer” — a person who backs a politician or a team etc.
From this reading "Miss Pauline and one of her admirers," he mutters contemptuously.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Feeling inclined for exercise after his long sedentary day, he gets out of the trap near the place where he found Addie lying under the tree, and, walking across the grove, enters the shrubbery path bordering the tennis-ground, where the sound of voices at the further end attracts his attention.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Dusk has already fallen, but he can clearly distinguish the figures of a man and woman walking arm-in-arm in front of him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Feeling inclined for exercise after his long sedentary day, he gets out of the trap near the place where he found Addie lying under the tree, and, walking across the grove, enters the shrubbery path bordering the tennis-ground, where the sound of voices at the further end attracts his attention.
arm-in-arm
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From this reading Dusk has already fallen, but he can clearly distinguish the figures of a man and woman walking arm-in-arm in front of him.
ArmstrongnounUS /ˈɑːrmstrɑːŋ/
United States astronaut; the first man to set foot on the Moon (July 20, 1969) (1930-)
From this reading Armstrong is detained at his office until late this evening.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Armstrong is detained at his office until late this evening.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Feeling inclined for exercise after his long sedentary day, he gets out of the trap near the place where he found Addie lying under the tree, and, walking across the grove, enters the shrubbery path bordering the tennis-ground, where the sound of voices at the further end attracts his attention.
attractsverbUS /əˈtrækts/
third-person singular of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading Feeling inclined for exercise after his long sedentary day, he gets out of the trap near the place where he found Addie lying under the tree, and, walking across the grove, enters the shrubbery path bordering the tennis-ground, where the sound of voices at the further end attracts his attention.
borderingverbUS /ˈbɔːrdərɪŋ/
-ing form of “border” — extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle
From this reading Feeling inclined for exercise after his long sedentary day, he gets out of the trap near the place where he found Addie lying under the tree, and, walking across the grove, enters the shrubbery path bordering the tennis-ground, where the sound of voices at the further end attracts his attention.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Dusk has already fallen, but he can clearly distinguish the figures of a man and woman walking arm-in-arm in front of him.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Dusk has already fallen, but he can clearly distinguish the figures of a man and woman walking arm-in-arm in front of him.
without doubt or question
From this reading Dusk has already fallen, but he can clearly distinguish the figures of a man and woman walking arm-in-arm in front of him.
contemptuouslyadverbUS /kənˈtemptʃwəsli/
without respect; in a disdainful manner
From this reading "Miss Pauline and one of her admirers," he mutters contemptuously.
darkens
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From this reading His face darkens.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Feeling inclined for exercise after his long sedentary day, he gets out of the trap near the place where he found Addie lying under the tree, and, walking across the grove, enters the shrubbery path bordering the tennis-ground, where the sound of voices at the further end attracts his attention.
detainedverbUS /dɪˈteɪnd/
past form of “detain” — deprive of freedom; take into confinement
From this reading Armstrong is detained at his office until late this evening.
distinguishverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
mark as different
From this reading Dusk has already fallen, but he can clearly distinguish the figures of a man and woman walking arm-in-arm in front of him.
DusknounUS /dʌsk/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading Dusk has already fallen, but he can clearly distinguish the figures of a man and woman walking arm-in-arm in front of him.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Feeling inclined for exercise after his long sedentary day, he gets out of the trap near the place where he found Addie lying under the tree, and, walking across the grove, enters the shrubbery path bordering the tennis-ground, where the sound of voices at the further end attracts his attention.
entersverbUS /ˈentərz/
third-person singular of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Feeling inclined for exercise after his long sedentary day, he gets out of the trap near the place where he found Addie lying under the tree, and, walking across the grove, enters the shrubbery path bordering the tennis-ground, where the sound of voices at the further end attracts his attention.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Armstrong is detained at his office until late this evening.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading Feeling inclined for exercise after his long sedentary day, he gets out of the trap near the place where he found Addie lying under the tree, and, walking across the grove, enters the shrubbery path bordering the tennis-ground, where the sound of voices at the further end attracts his attention.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading His face darkens.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading Dusk has already fallen, but he can clearly distinguish the figures of a man and woman walking arm-in-arm in front of him.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Feeling inclined for exercise after his long sedentary day, he gets out of the trap near the place where he found Addie lying under the tree, and, walking across the grove, enters the shrubbery path bordering the tennis-ground, where the sound of voices at the further end attracts his attention.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Dusk has already fallen, but he can clearly distinguish the figures of a man and woman walking arm-in-arm in front of him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Feeling inclined for exercise after his long sedentary day, he gets out of the trap near the place where he found Addie lying under the tree, and, walking across the grove, enters the shrubbery path bordering the tennis-ground, where the sound of voices at the further end attracts his attention.
set up or found
From this reading Feeling inclined for exercise after his long sedentary day, he gets out of the trap near the place where he found Addie lying under the tree, and, walking across the grove, enters the shrubbery path bordering the tennis-ground, where the sound of voices at the further end attracts his attention.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Dusk has already fallen, but he can clearly distinguish the figures of a man and woman walking arm-in-arm in front of him.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Feeling inclined for exercise after his long sedentary day, he gets out of the trap near the place where he found Addie lying under the tree, and, walking across the grove, enters the shrubbery path bordering the tennis-ground, where the sound of voices at the further end attracts his attention.
plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent
From this reading Feeling inclined for exercise after his long sedentary day, he gets out of the trap near the place where he found Addie lying under the tree, and, walking across the grove, enters the shrubbery path bordering the tennis-ground, where the sound of voices at the further end attracts his attention.
grovenounUS /ɡroʊv/
a small growth of trees without underbrush
From this reading Feeling inclined for exercise after his long sedentary day, he gets out of the trap near the place where he found Addie lying under the tree, and, walking across the grove, enters the shrubbery path bordering the tennis-ground, where the sound of voices at the further end attracts his attention.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dusk has already fallen, but he can clearly distinguish the figures of a man and woman walking arm-in-arm in front of him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Feeling inclined for exercise after his long sedentary day, he gets out of the trap near the place where he found Addie lying under the tree, and, walking across the grove, enters the shrubbery path bordering the tennis-ground, where the sound of voices at the further end attracts his attention.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Miss Pauline and one of her admirers," he mutters contemptuously.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Dusk has already fallen, but he can clearly distinguish the figures of a man and woman walking arm-in-arm in front of him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Armstrong is detained at his office until late this evening.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dusk has already fallen, but he can clearly distinguish the figures of a man and woman walking arm-in-arm in front of him.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading Feeling inclined for exercise after his long sedentary day, he gets out of the trap near the place where he found Addie lying under the tree, and, walking across the grove, enters the shrubbery path bordering the tennis-ground, where the sound of voices at the further end attracts his attention.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Armstrong is detained at his office until late this evening.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Armstrong is detained at his office until late this evening.
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 Feeling inclined for exercise after his long sedentary day, he gets out of the trap near the place where he found Addie lying under the tree, and, walking across the grove, enters the shrubbery path bordering the tennis-ground, where the sound of voices at the further end attracts his attention.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading Feeling inclined for exercise after his long sedentary day, he gets out of the trap near the place where he found Addie lying under the tree, and, walking across the grove, enters the shrubbery path bordering the tennis-ground, where the sound of voices at the further end attracts his attention.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Dusk has already fallen, but he can clearly distinguish the figures of a man and woman walking arm-in-arm in front of him.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "Miss Pauline and one of her admirers," he mutters contemptuously.
muttersnounUS /ˈmʌtərz/
plural of “mutter” — a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
From this reading "Miss Pauline and one of her admirers," he mutters contemptuously.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Feeling inclined for exercise after his long sedentary day, he gets out of the trap near the place where he found Addie lying under the tree, and, walking across the grove, enters the shrubbery path bordering the tennis-ground, where the sound of voices at the further end attracts his attention.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Feeling inclined for exercise after his long sedentary day, he gets out of the trap near the place where he found Addie lying under the tree, and, walking across the grove, enters the shrubbery path bordering the tennis-ground, where the sound of voices at the further end attracts his attention.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Armstrong is detained at his office until late this evening.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Miss Pauline and one of her admirers," he mutters contemptuously.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Feeling inclined for exercise after his long sedentary day, he gets out of the trap near the place where he found Addie lying under the tree, and, walking across the grove, enters the shrubbery path bordering the tennis-ground, where the sound of voices at the further end attracts his attention.
a course of conduct
From this reading Feeling inclined for exercise after his long sedentary day, he gets out of the trap near the place where he found Addie lying under the tree, and, walking across the grove, enters the shrubbery path bordering the tennis-ground, where the sound of voices at the further end attracts his attention.
PaulineadjectiveUS /pɔːˈliːn/
relating to Paul the Apostle or his doctrines
From this reading "Miss Pauline and one of her admirers," he mutters contemptuously.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Feeling inclined for exercise after his long sedentary day, he gets out of the trap near the place where he found Addie lying under the tree, and, walking across the grove, enters the shrubbery path bordering the tennis-ground, where the sound of voices at the further end attracts his attention.
sedentaryadjectiveUS /ˈsedənteri/
requiring sitting or little activity
From this reading Feeling inclined for exercise after his long sedentary day, he gets out of the trap near the place where he found Addie lying under the tree, and, walking across the grove, enters the shrubbery path bordering the tennis-ground, where the sound of voices at the further end attracts his attention.
shrubberynounUS /ˈʃrʌbəri/
an area where a number of shrubs are planted
From this reading Feeling inclined for exercise after his long sedentary day, he gets out of the trap near the place where he found Addie lying under the tree, and, walking across the grove, enters the shrubbery path bordering the tennis-ground, where the sound of voices at the further end attracts his attention.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Feeling inclined for exercise after his long sedentary day, he gets out of the trap near the place where he found Addie lying under the tree, and, walking across the grove, enters the shrubbery path bordering the tennis-ground, where the sound of voices at the further end attracts his attention.
tennis-ground
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Feeling inclined for exercise after his long sedentary day, he gets out of the trap near the place where he found Addie lying under the tree, and, walking across the grove, enters the shrubbery path bordering the tennis-ground, where the sound of voices at the further end attracts his attention.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Feeling inclined for exercise after his long sedentary day, he gets out of the trap near the place where he found Addie lying under the tree, and, walking across the grove, enters the shrubbery path bordering the tennis-ground, where the sound of voices at the further end attracts his attention.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Armstrong is detained at his office until late this evening.
trapnounUS /træp/
a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
From this reading Feeling inclined for exercise after his long sedentary day, he gets out of the trap near the place where he found Addie lying under the tree, and, walking across the grove, enters the shrubbery path bordering the tennis-ground, where the sound of voices at the further end attracts his attention.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Feeling inclined for exercise after his long sedentary day, he gets out of the trap near the place where he found Addie lying under the tree, and, walking across the grove, enters the shrubbery path bordering the tennis-ground, where the sound of voices at the further end attracts his attention.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Feeling inclined for exercise after his long sedentary day, he gets out of the trap near the place where he found Addie lying under the tree, and, walking across the grove, enters the shrubbery path bordering the tennis-ground, where the sound of voices at the further end attracts his attention.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Armstrong is detained at his office until late this evening.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Feeling inclined for exercise after his long sedentary day, he gets out of the trap near the place where he found Addie lying under the tree, and, walking across the grove, enters the shrubbery path bordering the tennis-ground, where the sound of voices at the further end attracts his attention.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading Feeling inclined for exercise after his long sedentary day, he gets out of the trap near the place where he found Addie lying under the tree, and, walking across the grove, enters the shrubbery path bordering the tennis-ground, where the sound of voices at the further end attracts his attention.
in or at the place that
From this reading Feeling inclined for exercise after his long sedentary day, he gets out of the trap near the place where he found Addie lying under the tree, and, walking across the grove, enters the shrubbery path bordering the tennis-ground, where the sound of voices at the further end attracts his attention.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Dusk has already fallen, but he can clearly distinguish the figures of a man and woman walking arm-in-arm in front of him.
