used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The bracing cold of sunrise, when all the bush was steeped in fragrance and a wonderful freshness came down from the snow, had also brought her a curious exhilaration, as well as a tinge of colour into her cheeks, and now she was sensible of a faint regret and irritation when the man glanced towards her deprecatingly.
(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 The bracing cold of sunrise, when all the bush was steeped in fragrance and a wonderful freshness came down from the snow, had also brought her a curious exhilaration, as well as a tinge of colour into her cheeks, and now she was sensible of a faint regret and irritation when the man glanced towards her deprecatingly.
in addition
From this reading The bracing cold of sunrise, when all the bush was steeped in fragrance and a wonderful freshness came down from the snow, had also brought her a curious exhilaration, as well as a tinge of colour into her cheeks, and now she was sensible of a faint regret and irritation when the man glanced towards her deprecatingly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HALLAM OF THE TYEE The morning was still and warm when the driver of the wagon pulled up his team where four trails met in the shadow of the bush.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The bracing cold of sunrise, when all the bush was steeped in fragrance and a wonderful freshness came down from the snow, had also brought her a curious exhilaration, as well as a tinge of colour into her cheeks, and now she was sensible of a faint regret and irritation when the man glanced towards her deprecatingly.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading Miss Deringham had somewhat to her astonishment passed the night very comfortably and enjoyed the breakfast their companion provided.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "It would please me to drive you straight through to the settlement, but there's a load of things I want at Calhoun's up yonder," he said.
blanklyadverbUS /ˈblæŋkli/
in a blank and uncomprehending manner
From this reading He pointed to a trail that turned off sharply, and the girl glanced at her father somewhat blankly.
bracingnounUS /ˈbreɪsɪŋ/
a structural member used to stiffen a framework
From this reading The bracing cold of sunrise, when all the bush was steeped in fragrance and a wonderful freshness came down from the snow, had also brought her a curious exhilaration, as well as a tinge of colour into her cheeks, and now she was sensible of a faint regret and irritation when the man glanced towards her deprecatingly.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Miss Deringham had somewhat to her astonishment passed the night very comfortably and enjoyed the breakfast their companion provided.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The bracing cold of sunrise, when all the bush was steeped in fragrance and a wonderful freshness came down from the snow, had also brought her a curious exhilaration, as well as a tinge of colour into her cheeks, and now she was sensible of a faint regret and irritation when the man glanced towards her deprecatingly.
bushnounUS /bʊʃ/
a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading HALLAM OF THE TYEE The morning was still and warm when the driver of the wagon pulled up his team where four trails met in the shadow of the bush.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "It would please me to drive you straight through to the settlement, but there's a load of things I want at Calhoun's up yonder," he said.
Calhoun's
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From this reading "It would please me to drive you straight through to the settlement, but there's a load of things I want at Calhoun's up yonder," he said.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The bracing cold of sunrise, when all the bush was steeped in fragrance and a wonderful freshness came down from the snow, had also brought her a curious exhilaration, as well as a tinge of colour into her cheeks, and now she was sensible of a faint regret and irritation when the man glanced towards her deprecatingly.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading The bracing cold of sunrise, when all the bush was steeped in fragrance and a wonderful freshness came down from the snow, had also brought her a curious exhilaration, as well as a tinge of colour into her cheeks, and now she was sensible of a faint regret and irritation when the man glanced towards her deprecatingly.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading The bracing cold of sunrise, when all the bush was steeped in fragrance and a wonderful freshness came down from the snow, had also brought her a curious exhilaration, as well as a tinge of colour into her cheeks, and now she was sensible of a faint regret and irritation when the man glanced towards her deprecatingly.
having or capable of producing colors
From this reading The bracing cold of sunrise, when all the bush was steeped in fragrance and a wonderful freshness came down from the snow, had also brought her a curious exhilaration, as well as a tinge of colour into her cheeks, and now she was sensible of a faint regret and irritation when the man glanced towards her deprecatingly.
comfortablyadverbUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbli/
in mental comfort; without stress
From this reading Miss Deringham had somewhat to her astonishment passed the night very comfortably and enjoyed the breakfast their companion provided.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Miss Deringham had somewhat to her astonishment passed the night very comfortably and enjoyed the breakfast their companion provided.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading The bracing cold of sunrise, when all the bush was steeped in fragrance and a wonderful freshness came down from the snow, had also brought her a curious exhilaration, as well as a tinge of colour into her cheeks, and now she was sensible of a faint regret and irritation when the man glanced towards her deprecatingly.
deprecatingly
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From this reading The bracing cold of sunrise, when all the bush was steeped in fragrance and a wonderful freshness came down from the snow, had also brought her a curious exhilaration, as well as a tinge of colour into her cheeks, and now she was sensible of a faint regret and irritation when the man glanced towards her deprecatingly.
Deringham
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From this reading Miss Deringham had somewhat to her astonishment passed the night very comfortably and enjoyed the breakfast their companion provided.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The bracing cold of sunrise, when all the bush was steeped in fragrance and a wonderful freshness came down from the snow, had also brought her a curious exhilaration, as well as a tinge of colour into her cheeks, and now she was sensible of a faint regret and irritation when the man glanced towards her deprecatingly.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading "It would please me to drive you straight through to the settlement, but there's a load of things I want at Calhoun's up yonder," he said.
drivernounUS /ˈdraɪvər/
the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading HALLAM OF THE TYEE The morning was still and warm when the driver of the wagon pulled up his team where four trails met in the shadow of the bush.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Miss Deringham had somewhat to her astonishment passed the night very comfortably and enjoyed the breakfast their companion provided.
exhilarationnounUS /ɪɡˌzɪlərˈeɪʃən/
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading The bracing cold of sunrise, when all the bush was steeped in fragrance and a wonderful freshness came down from the snow, had also brought her a curious exhilaration, as well as a tinge of colour into her cheeks, and now she was sensible of a faint regret and irritation when the man glanced towards her deprecatingly.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading The bracing cold of sunrise, when all the bush was steeped in fragrance and a wonderful freshness came down from the snow, had also brought her a curious exhilaration, as well as a tinge of colour into her cheeks, and now she was sensible of a faint regret and irritation when the man glanced towards her deprecatingly.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading He pointed to a trail that turned off sharply, and the girl glanced at her father somewhat blankly.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading HALLAM OF THE TYEE The morning was still and warm when the driver of the wagon pulled up his team where four trails met in the shadow of the bush.
fragrancenounUS /ˈfreɪɡrəns/
a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading The bracing cold of sunrise, when all the bush was steeped in fragrance and a wonderful freshness came down from the snow, had also brought her a curious exhilaration, as well as a tinge of colour into her cheeks, and now she was sensible of a faint regret and irritation when the man glanced towards her deprecatingly.
freshnessnounUS /ˈfreʃnəs/
the property of being pure and fresh (as if newly made); not stale or deteriorated
From this reading The bracing cold of sunrise, when all the bush was steeped in fragrance and a wonderful freshness came down from the snow, had also brought her a curious exhilaration, as well as a tinge of colour into her cheeks, and now she was sensible of a faint regret and irritation when the man glanced towards her deprecatingly.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The bracing cold of sunrise, when all the bush was steeped in fragrance and a wonderful freshness came down from the snow, had also brought her a curious exhilaration, as well as a tinge of colour into her cheeks, and now she was sensible of a faint regret and irritation when the man glanced towards her deprecatingly.
a young female
From this reading He pointed to a trail that turned off sharply, and the girl glanced at her father somewhat blankly.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading The bracing cold of sunrise, when all the bush was steeped in fragrance and a wonderful freshness came down from the snow, had also brought her a curious exhilaration, as well as a tinge of colour into her cheeks, and now she was sensible of a faint regret and irritation when the man glanced towards her deprecatingly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Miss Deringham had somewhat to her astonishment passed the night very comfortably and enjoyed the breakfast their companion provided.
HALLAM
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From this reading HALLAM OF THE TYEE The morning was still and warm when the driver of the wagon pulled up his team where four trails met in the shadow of the bush.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "It would please me to drive you straight through to the settlement, but there's a load of things I want at Calhoun's up yonder," he said.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Miss Deringham had somewhat to her astonishment passed the night very comfortably and enjoyed the breakfast their companion provided.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HALLAM OF THE TYEE The morning was still and warm when the driver of the wagon pulled up his team where four trails met in the shadow of the bush.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "It would please me to drive you straight through to the settlement, but there's a load of things I want at Calhoun's up yonder," he said.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HALLAM OF THE TYEE The morning was still and warm when the driver of the wagon pulled up his team where four trails met in the shadow of the bush.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The bracing cold of sunrise, when all the bush was steeped in fragrance and a wonderful freshness came down from the snow, had also brought her a curious exhilaration, as well as a tinge of colour into her cheeks, and now she was sensible of a faint regret and irritation when the man glanced towards her deprecatingly.
irritationnounUS /ˌɪrɪˈteɪʃən/
the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
From this reading The bracing cold of sunrise, when all the bush was steeped in fragrance and a wonderful freshness came down from the snow, had also brought her a curious exhilaration, as well as a tinge of colour into her cheeks, and now she was sensible of a faint regret and irritation when the man glanced towards her deprecatingly.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It would please me to drive you straight through to the settlement, but there's a load of things I want at Calhoun's up yonder," he said.
loadnounUS /loʊd/
weight to be borne or conveyed
From this reading "It would please me to drive you straight through to the settlement, but there's a load of things I want at Calhoun's up yonder," he said.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The bracing cold of sunrise, when all the bush was steeped in fragrance and a wonderful freshness came down from the snow, had also brought her a curious exhilaration, as well as a tinge of colour into her cheeks, and now she was sensible of a faint regret and irritation when the man glanced towards her deprecatingly.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "It would please me to drive you straight through to the settlement, but there's a load of things I want at Calhoun's up yonder," he said.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading HALLAM OF THE TYEE The morning was still and warm when the driver of the wagon pulled up his team where four trails met in the shadow of the bush.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Deringham had somewhat to her astonishment passed the night very comfortably and enjoyed the breakfast their companion provided.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading HALLAM OF THE TYEE The morning was still and warm when the driver of the wagon pulled up his team where four trails met in the shadow of the bush.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Miss Deringham had somewhat to her astonishment passed the night very comfortably and enjoyed the breakfast their companion provided.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The bracing cold of sunrise, when all the bush was steeped in fragrance and a wonderful freshness came down from the snow, had also brought her a curious exhilaration, as well as a tinge of colour into her cheeks, and now she was sensible of a faint regret and irritation when the man glanced towards her deprecatingly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HALLAM OF THE TYEE The morning was still and warm when the driver of the wagon pulled up his team where four trails met in the shadow of the bush.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He pointed to a trail that turned off sharply, and the girl glanced at her father somewhat blankly.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Miss Deringham had somewhat to her astonishment passed the night very comfortably and enjoyed the breakfast their companion provided.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading "It would please me to drive you straight through to the settlement, but there's a load of things I want at Calhoun's up yonder," he said.
having a point
From this reading He pointed to a trail that turned off sharply, and the girl glanced at her father somewhat blankly.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Miss Deringham had somewhat to her astonishment passed the night very comfortably and enjoyed the breakfast their companion provided.
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading HALLAM OF THE TYEE The morning was still and warm when the driver of the wagon pulled up his team where four trails met in the shadow of the bush.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading The bracing cold of sunrise, when all the bush was steeped in fragrance and a wonderful freshness came down from the snow, had also brought her a curious exhilaration, as well as a tinge of colour into her cheeks, and now she was sensible of a faint regret and irritation when the man glanced towards her deprecatingly.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It would please me to drive you straight through to the settlement, but there's a load of things I want at Calhoun's up yonder," he said.
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading The bracing cold of sunrise, when all the bush was steeped in fragrance and a wonderful freshness came down from the snow, had also brought her a curious exhilaration, as well as a tinge of colour into her cheeks, and now she was sensible of a faint regret and irritation when the man glanced towards her deprecatingly.
settlementnounUS /ˈsetəlmənt/
a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading "It would please me to drive you straight through to the settlement, but there's a load of things I want at Calhoun's up yonder," he said.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading HALLAM OF THE TYEE The morning was still and warm when the driver of the wagon pulled up his team where four trails met in the shadow of the bush.
in an aggressive manner
From this reading He pointed to a trail that turned off sharply, and the girl glanced at her father somewhat blankly.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The bracing cold of sunrise, when all the bush was steeped in fragrance and a wonderful freshness came down from the snow, had also brought her a curious exhilaration, as well as a tinge of colour into her cheeks, and now she was sensible of a faint regret and irritation when the man glanced towards her deprecatingly.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading The bracing cold of sunrise, when all the bush was steeped in fragrance and a wonderful freshness came down from the snow, had also brought her a curious exhilaration, as well as a tinge of colour into her cheeks, and now she was sensible of a faint regret and irritation when the man glanced towards her deprecatingly.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Miss Deringham had somewhat to her astonishment passed the night very comfortably and enjoyed the breakfast their companion provided.
steepedverbUS /stiːpt/
past form of “steep” — devote (oneself) fully to
From this reading The bracing cold of sunrise, when all the bush was steeped in fragrance and a wonderful freshness came down from the snow, had also brought her a curious exhilaration, as well as a tinge of colour into her cheeks, and now she was sensible of a faint regret and irritation when the man glanced towards her deprecatingly.
not in physical motion
From this reading HALLAM OF THE TYEE The morning was still and warm when the driver of the wagon pulled up his team where four trails met in the shadow of the bush.
successive (without a break)
From this reading "It would please me to drive you straight through to the settlement, but there's a load of things I want at Calhoun's up yonder," he said.
sunrisenounUS /ˈsʌnraɪz/
the first light of day
From this reading The bracing cold of sunrise, when all the bush was steeped in fragrance and a wonderful freshness came down from the snow, had also brought her a curious exhilaration, as well as a tinge of colour into her cheeks, and now she was sensible of a faint regret and irritation when the man glanced towards her deprecatingly.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading HALLAM OF THE TYEE The morning was still and warm when the driver of the wagon pulled up his team where four trails met in the shadow of the bush.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He pointed to a trail that turned off sharply, and the girl glanced at her father somewhat blankly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HALLAM OF THE TYEE The morning was still and warm when the driver of the wagon pulled up his team where four trails met in the shadow of the bush.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Miss Deringham had somewhat to her astonishment passed the night very comfortably and enjoyed the breakfast their companion provided.
there's
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From this reading "It would please me to drive you straight through to the settlement, but there's a load of things I want at Calhoun's up yonder," he said.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "It would please me to drive you straight through to the settlement, but there's a load of things I want at Calhoun's up yonder," he said.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "It would please me to drive you straight through to the settlement, but there's a load of things I want at Calhoun's up yonder," he said.
tingenounUS /tɪndʒ/
a slight but appreciable amount
From this reading The bracing cold of sunrise, when all the bush was steeped in fragrance and a wonderful freshness came down from the snow, had also brought her a curious exhilaration, as well as a tinge of colour into her cheeks, and now she was sensible of a faint regret and irritation when the man glanced towards her deprecatingly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Miss Deringham had somewhat to her astonishment passed the night very comfortably and enjoyed the breakfast their companion provided.
in the direction of
From this reading The bracing cold of sunrise, when all the bush was steeped in fragrance and a wonderful freshness came down from the snow, had also brought her a curious exhilaration, as well as a tinge of colour into her cheeks, and now she was sensible of a faint regret and irritation when the man glanced towards her deprecatingly.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading He pointed to a trail that turned off sharply, and the girl glanced at her father somewhat blankly.
trailsnounUS /treɪlz/
plural of “trail” — a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading HALLAM OF THE TYEE The morning was still and warm when the driver of the wagon pulled up his team where four trails met in the shadow of the bush.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading He pointed to a trail that turned off sharply, and the girl glanced at her father somewhat blankly.
TYEE
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From this reading HALLAM OF THE TYEE The morning was still and warm when the driver of the wagon pulled up his team where four trails met in the shadow of the bush.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading HALLAM OF THE TYEE The morning was still and warm when the driver of the wagon pulled up his team where four trails met in the shadow of the bush.
precisely as stated
From this reading Miss Deringham had somewhat to her astonishment passed the night very comfortably and enjoyed the breakfast their companion provided.
wagonnounUS /ˈwæɡən/
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading HALLAM OF THE TYEE The morning was still and warm when the driver of the wagon pulled up his team where four trails met in the shadow of the bush.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "It would please me to drive you straight through to the settlement, but there's a load of things I want at Calhoun's up yonder," he said.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading HALLAM OF THE TYEE The morning was still and warm when the driver of the wagon pulled up his team where four trails met in the shadow of the bush.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HALLAM OF THE TYEE The morning was still and warm when the driver of the wagon pulled up his team where four trails met in the shadow of the bush.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The bracing cold of sunrise, when all the bush was steeped in fragrance and a wonderful freshness came down from the snow, had also brought her a curious exhilaration, as well as a tinge of colour into her cheeks, and now she was sensible of a faint regret and irritation when the man glanced towards her deprecatingly.
at the time that
From this reading HALLAM OF THE TYEE The morning was still and warm when the driver of the wagon pulled up his team where four trails met in the shadow of the bush.
in or at the place that
From this reading HALLAM OF THE TYEE The morning was still and warm when the driver of the wagon pulled up his team where four trails met in the shadow of the bush.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading The bracing cold of sunrise, when all the bush was steeped in fragrance and a wonderful freshness came down from the snow, had also brought her a curious exhilaration, as well as a tinge of colour into her cheeks, and now she was sensible of a faint regret and irritation when the man glanced towards her deprecatingly.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "It would please me to drive you straight through to the settlement, but there's a load of things I want at Calhoun's up yonder," he said.
distant but within sight (“yon” is dialectal)
From this reading "It would please me to drive you straight through to the settlement, but there's a load of things I want at Calhoun's up yonder," he said.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "It would please me to drive you straight through to the settlement, but there's a load of things I want at Calhoun's up yonder," he said.
