used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A few meetings among the lonely by-ways of the moor that they had honestly persuaded themselves were by mere chance.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading A little lingering on the homeward way, watching the horned moon climb up above the woods, while the song of some late lark filled all the world around them.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading A little laughing, when the April showers would catch them lost in talk, and hand in hand they would race for the shelter of some over-hanging bank and crouch close pressed against each other among the twisted roots of the stunted firs.
(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 A little lingering on the homeward way, watching the horned moon climb up above the woods, while the song of some late lark filled all the world around them.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading A few meetings among the lonely by-ways of the moor that they had honestly persuaded themselves were by mere chance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A little walking side by side where the young leaves brushed their faces and the young ferns hid their feet.
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading A little laughing, when the April showers would catch them lost in talk, and hand in hand they would race for the shelter of some over-hanging bank and crouch close pressed against each other among the twisted roots of the stunted firs.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading A little lingering on the homeward way, watching the horned moon climb up above the woods, while the song of some late lark filled all the world around them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It came so suddenly that neither of them at first knew what had happened.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading A little laughing, when the April showers would catch them lost in talk, and hand in hand they would race for the shelter of some over-hanging bank and crouch close pressed against each other among the twisted roots of the stunted firs.
brushedadjectiveUS /brʌʃt/
touched lightly in passing; grazed against
From this reading A little walking side by side where the young leaves brushed their faces and the young ferns hid their feet.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A few meetings among the lonely by-ways of the moor that they had honestly persuaded themselves were by mere chance.
by-ways
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A few meetings among the lonely by-ways of the moor that they had honestly persuaded themselves were by mere chance.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It came so suddenly that neither of them at first knew what had happened.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading A little laughing, when the April showers would catch them lost in talk, and hand in hand they would race for the shelter of some over-hanging bank and crouch close pressed against each other among the twisted roots of the stunted firs.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading A few meetings among the lonely by-ways of the moor that they had honestly persuaded themselves were by mere chance.
go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading A little lingering on the homeward way, watching the horned moon climb up above the woods, while the song of some late lark filled all the world around them.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading A little laughing, when the April showers would catch them lost in talk, and hand in hand they would race for the shelter of some over-hanging bank and crouch close pressed against each other among the twisted roots of the stunted firs.
crouchverbUS /kraʊtʃ/
bend one's back forward from the waist on down
From this reading A little laughing, when the April showers would catch them lost in talk, and hand in hand they would race for the shelter of some over-hanging bank and crouch close pressed against each other among the twisted roots of the stunted firs.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading A little laughing, when the April showers would catch them lost in talk, and hand in hand they would race for the shelter of some over-hanging bank and crouch close pressed against each other among the twisted roots of the stunted firs.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading A little walking side by side where the young leaves brushed their faces and the young ferns hid their feet.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading A little walking side by side where the young leaves brushed their faces and the young ferns hid their feet.
fernsnounUS /fɜːrnz/
plural of “fern” — any of numerous flowerless and seedless vascular plants having true roots from a rhizome and fronds that uncurl upward; reproduce by spores
From this reading A little walking side by side where the young leaves brushed their faces and the young ferns hid their feet.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few meetings among the lonely by-ways of the moor that they had honestly persuaded themselves were by mere chance.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading A little lingering on the homeward way, watching the horned moon climb up above the woods, while the song of some late lark filled all the world around them.
firsnounUS /fɜːrz/
plural of “fir” — nonresinous wood of a fir tree
From this reading A little laughing, when the April showers would catch them lost in talk, and hand in hand they would race for the shelter of some over-hanging bank and crouch close pressed against each other among the twisted roots of the stunted firs.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It came so suddenly that neither of them at first knew what had happened.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A little laughing, when the April showers would catch them lost in talk, and hand in hand they would race for the shelter of some over-hanging bank and crouch close pressed against each other among the twisted roots of the stunted firs.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It came so suddenly that neither of them at first knew what had happened.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading A little laughing, when the April showers would catch them lost in talk, and hand in hand they would race for the shelter of some over-hanging bank and crouch close pressed against each other among the twisted roots of the stunted firs.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading It came so suddenly that neither of them at first knew what had happened.
inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading A little walking side by side where the young leaves brushed their faces and the young ferns hid their feet.
homewardadverbUS /ˈhoʊmwərd/
toward home
From this reading A little lingering on the homeward way, watching the horned moon climb up above the woods, while the song of some late lark filled all the world around them.
honestlyadverbUS /ˈɑːnəstli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading A few meetings among the lonely by-ways of the moor that they had honestly persuaded themselves were by mere chance.
hornedadjectiveUS /hɔːrnd/
having a horn or horns or hornlike parts or horns of a particular kind
From this reading A little lingering on the homeward way, watching the horned moon climb up above the woods, while the song of some late lark filled all the world around them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A little laughing, when the April showers would catch them lost in talk, and hand in hand they would race for the shelter of some over-hanging bank and crouch close pressed against each other among the twisted roots of the stunted firs.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It came so suddenly that neither of them at first knew what had happened.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It came so suddenly that neither of them at first knew what had happened.
larknounUS /lɑːrk/
North American songbirds having a yellow breast
From this reading A little lingering on the homeward way, watching the horned moon climb up above the woods, while the song of some late lark filled all the world around them.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading A little lingering on the homeward way, watching the horned moon climb up above the woods, while the song of some late lark filled all the world around them.
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading A little laughing, when the April showers would catch them lost in talk, and hand in hand they would race for the shelter of some over-hanging bank and crouch close pressed against each other among the twisted roots of the stunted firs.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading A little walking side by side where the young leaves brushed their faces and the young ferns hid their feet.
lingeringnounUS /ˈlɪŋɡərɪŋ/
the act of tarrying
From this reading A little lingering on the homeward way, watching the horned moon climb up above the woods, while the song of some late lark filled all the world around them.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A little walking side by side where the young leaves brushed their faces and the young ferns hid their feet.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading A few meetings among the lonely by-ways of the moor that they had honestly persuaded themselves were by mere chance.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading A little laughing, when the April showers would catch them lost in talk, and hand in hand they would race for the shelter of some over-hanging bank and crouch close pressed against each other among the twisted roots of the stunted firs.
meetingsnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋz/
plural of “meeting” — a formally arranged gathering
From this reading A few meetings among the lonely by-ways of the moor that they had honestly persuaded themselves were by mere chance.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading A few meetings among the lonely by-ways of the moor that they had honestly persuaded themselves were by mere chance.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading A little lingering on the homeward way, watching the horned moon climb up above the woods, while the song of some late lark filled all the world around them.
moorverbUS /mʊr/
secure in or as if in a berth or dock
From this reading A few meetings among the lonely by-ways of the moor that they had honestly persuaded themselves were by mere chance.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading It came so suddenly that neither of them at first knew what had happened.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It came so suddenly that neither of them at first knew what had happened.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A little lingering on the homeward way, watching the horned moon climb up above the woods, while the song of some late lark filled all the world around them.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading A little laughing, when the April showers would catch them lost in talk, and hand in hand they would race for the shelter of some over-hanging bank and crouch close pressed against each other among the twisted roots of the stunted firs.
over-hanging
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A little laughing, when the April showers would catch them lost in talk, and hand in hand they would race for the shelter of some over-hanging bank and crouch close pressed against each other among the twisted roots of the stunted firs.
persuadedverbUS /pərˈsweɪdɪd/
past form of “persuade” — win approval or support for
From this reading A few meetings among the lonely by-ways of the moor that they had honestly persuaded themselves were by mere chance.
compacted by ironing
From this reading A little laughing, when the April showers would catch them lost in talk, and hand in hand they would race for the shelter of some over-hanging bank and crouch close pressed against each other among the twisted roots of the stunted firs.
any competition
From this reading A little laughing, when the April showers would catch them lost in talk, and hand in hand they would race for the shelter of some over-hanging bank and crouch close pressed against each other among the twisted roots of the stunted firs.
rootsnounUS /ruːts/
the condition of belonging to a particular place or group by virtue of social or ethnic or cultural lineage
From this reading A little laughing, when the April showers would catch them lost in talk, and hand in hand they would race for the shelter of some over-hanging bank and crouch close pressed against each other among the twisted roots of the stunted firs.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading A little laughing, when the April showers would catch them lost in talk, and hand in hand they would race for the shelter of some over-hanging bank and crouch close pressed against each other among the twisted roots of the stunted firs.
showersnounUS /ˈʃaʊərz/
plural of “shower” — a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you
From this reading A little laughing, when the April showers would catch them lost in talk, and hand in hand they would race for the shelter of some over-hanging bank and crouch close pressed against each other among the twisted roots of the stunted firs.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading A little walking side by side where the young leaves brushed their faces and the young ferns hid their feet.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It came so suddenly that neither of them at first knew what had happened.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading A little laughing, when the April showers would catch them lost in talk, and hand in hand they would race for the shelter of some over-hanging bank and crouch close pressed against each other among the twisted roots of the stunted firs.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading A little lingering on the homeward way, watching the horned moon climb up above the woods, while the song of some late lark filled all the world around them.
stuntedadjectiveUS /ˈstʌntɪd/
inferior in size or quality
From this reading A little laughing, when the April showers would catch them lost in talk, and hand in hand they would race for the shelter of some over-hanging bank and crouch close pressed against each other among the twisted roots of the stunted firs.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading It came so suddenly that neither of them at first knew what had happened.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading A little laughing, when the April showers would catch them lost in talk, and hand in hand they would race for the shelter of some over-hanging bank and crouch close pressed against each other among the twisted roots of the stunted firs.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It came so suddenly that neither of them at first knew what had happened.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A few meetings among the lonely by-ways of the moor that they had honestly persuaded themselves were by mere chance.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A little walking side by side where the young leaves brushed their faces and the young ferns hid their feet.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It came so suddenly that neither of them at first knew what had happened.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading A few meetings among the lonely by-ways of the moor that they had honestly persuaded themselves were by mere chance.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A few meetings among the lonely by-ways of the moor that they had honestly persuaded themselves were by mere chance.
twistedadjectiveUS /ˈtwɪstɪd/
having an intended meaning altered or misrepresented
From this reading A little laughing, when the April showers would catch them lost in talk, and hand in hand they would race for the shelter of some over-hanging bank and crouch close pressed against each other among the twisted roots of the stunted firs.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A little lingering on the homeward way, watching the horned moon climb up above the woods, while the song of some late lark filled all the world around them.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading A little walking side by side where the young leaves brushed their faces and the young ferns hid their feet.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading A little lingering on the homeward way, watching the horned moon climb up above the woods, while the song of some late lark filled all the world around them.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading A little lingering on the homeward way, watching the horned moon climb up above the woods, while the song of some late lark filled all the world around them.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A few meetings among the lonely by-ways of the moor that they had honestly persuaded themselves were by mere chance.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It came so suddenly that neither of them at first knew what had happened.
at the time that
From this reading A little laughing, when the April showers would catch them lost in talk, and hand in hand they would race for the shelter of some over-hanging bank and crouch close pressed against each other among the twisted roots of the stunted firs.
in or at the place that
From this reading A little walking side by side where the young leaves brushed their faces and the young ferns hid their feet.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading A little lingering on the homeward way, watching the horned moon climb up above the woods, while the song of some late lark filled all the world around them.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading A little lingering on the homeward way, watching the horned moon climb up above the woods, while the song of some late lark filled all the world around them.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading A little lingering on the homeward way, watching the horned moon climb up above the woods, while the song of some late lark filled all the world around them.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading A little laughing, when the April showers would catch them lost in talk, and hand in hand they would race for the shelter of some over-hanging bank and crouch close pressed against each other among the twisted roots of the stunted firs.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading A little walking side by side where the young leaves brushed their faces and the young ferns hid their feet.
