used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Had she succeeded in escaping from the house, she might have been lost in the snow, or drowned in the Glamour, over which there was as yet only a rude temporary bridge to supply the place of that which had been swept away.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading At length, after many days, she was allowed to go out with stockings over her shoes, and play in the garden.
Alec
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From this reading All the night during which Isie Constable lay dreaming of racks, pincers, screws, and Alec Forbes, the snow was busy falling outside, shrouding the world once more; so that next day the child could not get out upon any pretence.
(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 All the night during which Isie Constable lay dreaming of racks, pincers, screws, and Alec Forbes, the snow was busy falling outside, shrouding the world once more; so that next day the child could not get out upon any pretence.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading At length, after many days, she was allowed to go out with stockings over her shoes, and play in the garden.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading No sooner was she alone, than she darted out of the garden by the back-gate, and before her mother missed her, was crossing the Glamour.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But although very uneasy at the obstruction of her projects, she took good care to keep her own counsel.�-The snow was very obstinate to go.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading All the night during which Isie Constable lay dreaming of racks, pincers, screws, and Alec Forbes, the snow was busy falling outside, shrouding the world once more; so that next day the child could not get out upon any pretence.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading All the night during which Isie Constable lay dreaming of racks, pincers, screws, and Alec Forbes, the snow was busy falling outside, shrouding the world once more; so that next day the child could not get out upon any pretence.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Had she succeeded in escaping from the house, she might have been lost in the snow, or drowned in the Glamour, over which there was as yet only a rude temporary bridge to supply the place of that which had been swept away.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But although very uneasy at the obstruction of her projects, she took good care to keep her own counsel.�-The snow was very obstinate to go.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Had she succeeded in escaping from the house, she might have been lost in the snow, or drowned in the Glamour, over which there was as yet only a rude temporary bridge to supply the place of that which had been swept away.
back-gate
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From this reading No sooner was she alone, than she darted out of the garden by the back-gate, and before her mother missed her, was crossing the Glamour.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Had she succeeded in escaping from the house, she might have been lost in the snow, or drowned in the Glamour, over which there was as yet only a rude temporary bridge to supply the place of that which had been swept away.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading No sooner was she alone, than she darted out of the garden by the back-gate, and before her mother missed her, was crossing the Glamour.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading Had she succeeded in escaping from the house, she might have been lost in the snow, or drowned in the Glamour, over which there was as yet only a rude temporary bridge to supply the place of that which had been swept away.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading All the night during which Isie Constable lay dreaming of racks, pincers, screws, and Alec Forbes, the snow was busy falling outside, shrouding the world once more; so that next day the child could not get out upon any pretence.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But although very uneasy at the obstruction of her projects, she took good care to keep her own counsel.�-The snow was very obstinate to go.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading No sooner was she alone, than she darted out of the garden by the back-gate, and before her mother missed her, was crossing the Glamour.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading But although very uneasy at the obstruction of her projects, she took good care to keep her own counsel.�-The snow was very obstinate to go.
a young person of either sex
From this reading All the night during which Isie Constable lay dreaming of racks, pincers, screws, and Alec Forbes, the snow was busy falling outside, shrouding the world once more; so that next day the child could not get out upon any pretence.
ConstablenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəbəl/
a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff
From this reading All the night during which Isie Constable lay dreaming of racks, pincers, screws, and Alec Forbes, the snow was busy falling outside, shrouding the world once more; so that next day the child could not get out upon any pretence.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading All the night during which Isie Constable lay dreaming of racks, pincers, screws, and Alec Forbes, the snow was busy falling outside, shrouding the world once more; so that next day the child could not get out upon any pretence.
a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading But although very uneasy at the obstruction of her projects, she took good care to keep her own counsel.�-The snow was very obstinate to go.
traveling across
From this reading No sooner was she alone, than she darted out of the garden by the back-gate, and before her mother missed her, was crossing the Glamour.
dartedverbUS /ˈdɑːrtɪd/
past form of “dart” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading No sooner was she alone, than she darted out of the garden by the back-gate, and before her mother missed her, was crossing the Glamour.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading All the night during which Isie Constable lay dreaming of racks, pincers, screws, and Alec Forbes, the snow was busy falling outside, shrouding the world once more; so that next day the child could not get out upon any pretence.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading At length, after many days, she was allowed to go out with stockings over her shoes, and play in the garden.
dreamingnounUS /ˈdriːmɪŋ/
imaginative thoughts indulged in while awake
From this reading All the night during which Isie Constable lay dreaming of racks, pincers, screws, and Alec Forbes, the snow was busy falling outside, shrouding the world once more; so that next day the child could not get out upon any pretence.
drownedverbUS /draʊnd/
past form of “drown” — cover completely or make imperceptible
From this reading Had she succeeded in escaping from the house, she might have been lost in the snow, or drowned in the Glamour, over which there was as yet only a rude temporary bridge to supply the place of that which had been swept away.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading All the night during which Isie Constable lay dreaming of racks, pincers, screws, and Alec Forbes, the snow was busy falling outside, shrouding the world once more; so that next day the child could not get out upon any pretence.
escapingverbUS /ɪˈskeɪpɪŋ/
-ing form of “escape” — run away from confinement
From this reading Had she succeeded in escaping from the house, she might have been lost in the snow, or drowned in the Glamour, over which there was as yet only a rude temporary bridge to supply the place of that which had been swept away.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading All the night during which Isie Constable lay dreaming of racks, pincers, screws, and Alec Forbes, the snow was busy falling outside, shrouding the world once more; so that next day the child could not get out upon any pretence.
Forbes
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From this reading All the night during which Isie Constable lay dreaming of racks, pincers, screws, and Alec Forbes, the snow was busy falling outside, shrouding the world once more; so that next day the child could not get out upon any pretence.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Had she succeeded in escaping from the house, she might have been lost in the snow, or drowned in the Glamour, over which there was as yet only a rude temporary bridge to supply the place of that which had been swept away.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading At length, after many days, she was allowed to go out with stockings over her shoes, and play in the garden.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading All the night during which Isie Constable lay dreaming of racks, pincers, screws, and Alec Forbes, the snow was busy falling outside, shrouding the world once more; so that next day the child could not get out upon any pretence.
GlamournounUS /ˈɡlæmər/
alluring beauty or charm (often with sex-appeal)
From this reading Had she succeeded in escaping from the house, she might have been lost in the snow, or drowned in the Glamour, over which there was as yet only a rude temporary bridge to supply the place of that which had been swept away.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading But although very uneasy at the obstruction of her projects, she took good care to keep her own counsel.�-The snow was very obstinate to go.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading But although very uneasy at the obstruction of her projects, she took good care to keep her own counsel.�-The snow was very obstinate to go.
Hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Had she succeeded in escaping from the house, she might have been lost in the snow, or drowned in the Glamour, over which there was as yet only a rude temporary bridge to supply the place of that which had been swept away.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Had she succeeded in escaping from the house, she might have been lost in the snow, or drowned in the Glamour, over which there was as yet only a rude temporary bridge to supply the place of that which had been swept away.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But although very uneasy at the obstruction of her projects, she took good care to keep her own counsel.�-The snow was very obstinate to go.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Had she succeeded in escaping from the house, she might have been lost in the snow, or drowned in the Glamour, over which there was as yet only a rude temporary bridge to supply the place of that which had been swept away.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Had she succeeded in escaping from the house, she might have been lost in the snow, or drowned in the Glamour, over which there was as yet only a rude temporary bridge to supply the place of that which had been swept away.
Isie
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From this reading All the night during which Isie Constable lay dreaming of racks, pincers, screws, and Alec Forbes, the snow was busy falling outside, shrouding the world once more; so that next day the child could not get out upon any pretence.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading But although very uneasy at the obstruction of her projects, she took good care to keep her own counsel.�-The snow was very obstinate to go.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading All the night during which Isie Constable lay dreaming of racks, pincers, screws, and Alec Forbes, the snow was busy falling outside, shrouding the world once more; so that next day the child could not get out upon any pretence.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading At length, after many days, she was allowed to go out with stockings over her shoes, and play in the garden.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Had she succeeded in escaping from the house, she might have been lost in the snow, or drowned in the Glamour, over which there was as yet only a rude temporary bridge to supply the place of that which had been swept away.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading At length, after many days, she was allowed to go out with stockings over her shoes, and play in the garden.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Had she succeeded in escaping from the house, she might have been lost in the snow, or drowned in the Glamour, over which there was as yet only a rude temporary bridge to supply the place of that which had been swept away.
not caught with the senses or the mind
From this reading No sooner was she alone, than she darted out of the garden by the back-gate, and before her mother missed her, was crossing the Glamour.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading All the night during which Isie Constable lay dreaming of racks, pincers, screws, and Alec Forbes, the snow was busy falling outside, shrouding the world once more; so that next day the child could not get out upon any pretence.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading No sooner was she alone, than she darted out of the garden by the back-gate, and before her mother missed her, was crossing the Glamour.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading All the night during which Isie Constable lay dreaming of racks, pincers, screws, and Alec Forbes, the snow was busy falling outside, shrouding the world once more; so that next day the child could not get out upon any pretence.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading All the night during which Isie Constable lay dreaming of racks, pincers, screws, and Alec Forbes, the snow was busy falling outside, shrouding the world once more; so that next day the child could not get out upon any pretence.
not any; not one
From this reading No sooner was she alone, than she darted out of the garden by the back-gate, and before her mother missed her, was crossing the Glamour.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading All the night during which Isie Constable lay dreaming of racks, pincers, screws, and Alec Forbes, the snow was busy falling outside, shrouding the world once more; so that next day the child could not get out upon any pretence.
obstinateadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbstənət/
tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield
From this reading But although very uneasy at the obstruction of her projects, she took good care to keep her own counsel.�-The snow was very obstinate to go.
obstructionnounUS /əbˈstrʌkʃən/
any structure that makes progress difficult
From this reading But although very uneasy at the obstruction of her projects, she took good care to keep her own counsel.�-The snow was very obstinate to go.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading All the night during which Isie Constable lay dreaming of racks, pincers, screws, and Alec Forbes, the snow was busy falling outside, shrouding the world once more; so that next day the child could not get out upon any pretence.
on one occasion
From this reading All the night during which Isie Constable lay dreaming of racks, pincers, screws, and Alec Forbes, the snow was busy falling outside, shrouding the world once more; so that next day the child could not get out upon any pretence.
and nothing more
From this reading Had she succeeded in escaping from the house, she might have been lost in the snow, or drowned in the Glamour, over which there was as yet only a rude temporary bridge to supply the place of that which had been swept away.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Had she succeeded in escaping from the house, she might have been lost in the snow, or drowned in the Glamour, over which there was as yet only a rude temporary bridge to supply the place of that which had been swept away.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading All the night during which Isie Constable lay dreaming of racks, pincers, screws, and Alec Forbes, the snow was busy falling outside, shrouding the world once more; so that next day the child could not get out upon any pretence.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading All the night during which Isie Constable lay dreaming of racks, pincers, screws, and Alec Forbes, the snow was busy falling outside, shrouding the world once more; so that next day the child could not get out upon any pretence.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Had she succeeded in escaping from the house, she might have been lost in the snow, or drowned in the Glamour, over which there was as yet only a rude temporary bridge to supply the place of that which had been swept away.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading But although very uneasy at the obstruction of her projects, she took good care to keep her own counsel.�-The snow was very obstinate to go.
pincersnounUS /ˈpɪnsərz/
plural of “pincer” — a hand tool for holding consisting of a compound lever for grasping
From this reading All the night during which Isie Constable lay dreaming of racks, pincers, screws, and Alec Forbes, the snow was busy falling outside, shrouding the world once more; so that next day the child could not get out upon any pretence.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Had she succeeded in escaping from the house, she might have been lost in the snow, or drowned in the Glamour, over which there was as yet only a rude temporary bridge to supply the place of that which had been swept away.
participate in games or sport
From this reading At length, after many days, she was allowed to go out with stockings over her shoes, and play in the garden.
pretencenoun
a false or unsupportable quality
From this reading All the night during which Isie Constable lay dreaming of racks, pincers, screws, and Alec Forbes, the snow was busy falling outside, shrouding the world once more; so that next day the child could not get out upon any pretence.
projectsnounUS /ˈprɑːdʒekts/
plural of “project” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading But although very uneasy at the obstruction of her projects, she took good care to keep her own counsel.�-The snow was very obstinate to go.
racksnounUS /ræks/
plural of “rack” — framework for holding objects
From this reading All the night during which Isie Constable lay dreaming of racks, pincers, screws, and Alec Forbes, the snow was busy falling outside, shrouding the world once more; so that next day the child could not get out upon any pretence.
socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading Had she succeeded in escaping from the house, she might have been lost in the snow, or drowned in the Glamour, over which there was as yet only a rude temporary bridge to supply the place of that which had been swept away.
screwsnounUS /skruːz/
plural of “screw” — someone who guards prisoners
From this reading All the night during which Isie Constable lay dreaming of racks, pincers, screws, and Alec Forbes, the snow was busy falling outside, shrouding the world once more; so that next day the child could not get out upon any pretence.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Had she succeeded in escaping from the house, she might have been lost in the snow, or drowned in the Glamour, over which there was as yet only a rude temporary bridge to supply the place of that which had been swept away.
a particular situation
From this reading At length, after many days, she was allowed to go out with stockings over her shoes, and play in the garden.
shroudingverbUS /ˈʃraʊdɪŋ/
-ing form of “shroud” — cover as if with a shroud
From this reading All the night during which Isie Constable lay dreaming of racks, pincers, screws, and Alec Forbes, the snow was busy falling outside, shrouding the world once more; so that next day the child could not get out upon any pretence.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading All the night during which Isie Constable lay dreaming of racks, pincers, screws, and Alec Forbes, the snow was busy falling outside, shrouding the world once more; so that next day the child could not get out upon any pretence.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading All the night during which Isie Constable lay dreaming of racks, pincers, screws, and Alec Forbes, the snow was busy falling outside, shrouding the world once more; so that next day the child could not get out upon any pretence.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading No sooner was she alone, than she darted out of the garden by the back-gate, and before her mother missed her, was crossing the Glamour.
stockingsnounUS /ˈstɑːkɪŋz/
plural of “stocking” — close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)
From this reading At length, after many days, she was allowed to go out with stockings over her shoes, and play in the garden.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading Had she succeeded in escaping from the house, she might have been lost in the snow, or drowned in the Glamour, over which there was as yet only a rude temporary bridge to supply the place of that which had been swept away.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Had she succeeded in escaping from the house, she might have been lost in the snow, or drowned in the Glamour, over which there was as yet only a rude temporary bridge to supply the place of that which had been swept away.
possessing sweep
From this reading Had she succeeded in escaping from the house, she might have been lost in the snow, or drowned in the Glamour, over which there was as yet only a rude temporary bridge to supply the place of that which had been swept away.
temporaryadjectiveUS /ˈtempəreri/
not permanent; not lasting
From this reading Had she succeeded in escaping from the house, she might have been lost in the snow, or drowned in the Glamour, over which there was as yet only a rude temporary bridge to supply the place of that which had been swept away.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading No sooner was she alone, than she darted out of the garden by the back-gate, and before her mother missed her, was crossing the Glamour.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All the night during which Isie Constable lay dreaming of racks, pincers, screws, and Alec Forbes, the snow was busy falling outside, shrouding the world once more; so that next day the child could not get out upon any pretence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading All the night during which Isie Constable lay dreaming of racks, pincers, screws, and Alec Forbes, the snow was busy falling outside, shrouding the world once more; so that next day the child could not get out upon any pretence.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Had she succeeded in escaping from the house, she might have been lost in the snow, or drowned in the Glamour, over which there was as yet only a rude temporary bridge to supply the place of that which had been swept away.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Had she succeeded in escaping from the house, she might have been lost in the snow, or drowned in the Glamour, over which there was as yet only a rude temporary bridge to supply the place of that which had been swept away.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading But although very uneasy at the obstruction of her projects, she took good care to keep her own counsel.�-The snow was very obstinate to go.
lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading But although very uneasy at the obstruction of her projects, she took good care to keep her own counsel.�-The snow was very obstinate to go.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading All the night during which Isie Constable lay dreaming of racks, pincers, screws, and Alec Forbes, the snow was busy falling outside, shrouding the world once more; so that next day the child could not get out upon any pretence.
precisely as stated
From this reading But although very uneasy at the obstruction of her projects, she took good care to keep her own counsel.�-The snow was very obstinate to go.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading All the night during which Isie Constable lay dreaming of racks, pincers, screws, and Alec Forbes, the snow was busy falling outside, shrouding the world once more; so that next day the child could not get out upon any pretence.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading All the night during which Isie Constable lay dreaming of racks, pincers, screws, and Alec Forbes, the snow was busy falling outside, shrouding the world once more; so that next day the child could not get out upon any pretence.
in the company of; together with
From this reading At length, after many days, she was allowed to go out with stockings over her shoes, and play in the garden.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading All the night during which Isie Constable lay dreaming of racks, pincers, screws, and Alec Forbes, the snow was busy falling outside, shrouding the world once more; so that next day the child could not get out upon any pretence.
but in spite of that
From this reading Had she succeeded in escaping from the house, she might have been lost in the snow, or drowned in the Glamour, over which there was as yet only a rude temporary bridge to supply the place of that which had been swept away.
