Chapter XXVI · Chapter 26

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Across the track, near to a dilapidated board fence, a family carriage was standing, the driver unnecessarily, as it seemed to Adah--holding the heads of the horses, who neither sheered nor jumped, nor gave other tokens that they feared the hissing engine.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading ADAH AT TERRACE HILL The next morning was cold and frosty, as winter mornings in New England are wont to be, and Adah, accustomed to the more genial climate of Kentucky, shivered involuntarily as from her uncurtained window she looked out upon the bare woods and the frozen fields covered with the snow of yesterday.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Across the track, near to a dilapidated board fence, a family carriage was standing, the driver unnecessarily, as it seemed to Adah--holding the heads of the horses, who neither sheered nor jumped, nor gave other tokens that they feared the hissing engine.

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From this reading ADAH AT TERRACE HILL The next morning was cold and frosty, as winter mornings in New England are wont to be, and Adah, accustomed to the more genial climate of Kentucky, shivered involuntarily as from her uncurtained window she looked out upon the bare woods and the frozen fields covered with the snow of yesterday.

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From this reading She had not seen that carriage when it drove up before the door, nor yet the young man who had alighted from it; but as she stood there, a loud laugh reached her ear, making her start suddenly, it was so like his--like George's.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading The laugh was not repeated, and with a dim feeling of disappointment she went back to the window where on Willie's neck she wept the tears which always flowed when she thought of George's desertion.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading ADAH AT TERRACE HILL The next morning was cold and frosty, as winter mornings in New England are wont to be, and Adah, accustomed to the more genial climate of Kentucky, shivered involuntarily as from her uncurtained window she looked out upon the bare woods and the frozen fields covered with the snow of yesterday.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading ADAH AT TERRACE HILL The next morning was cold and frosty, as winter mornings in New England are wont to be, and Adah, accustomed to the more genial climate of Kentucky, shivered involuntarily as from her uncurtained window she looked out upon the bare woods and the frozen fields covered with the snow of yesterday.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading ADAH AT TERRACE HILL The next morning was cold and frosty, as winter mornings in New England are wont to be, and Adah, accustomed to the more genial climate of Kentucky, shivered involuntarily as from her uncurtained window she looked out upon the bare woods and the frozen fields covered with the snow of yesterday.

past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together

From this reading "It could not be George," she said; that were impossible, and yet she crept softly out into the hall, and leaning over the banister, listened eagerly to the sounds from the room below, where a crowd of men were assembled.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading ADAH AT TERRACE HILL The next morning was cold and frosty, as winter mornings in New England are wont to be, and Adah, accustomed to the more genial climate of Kentucky, shivered involuntarily as from her uncurtained window she looked out upon the bare woods and the frozen fields covered with the snow of yesterday.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading The laugh was not repeated, and with a dim feeling of disappointment she went back to the window where on Willie's neck she wept the tears which always flowed when she thought of George's desertion.

a railing at the side of a staircase or balcony to prevent people from falling

From this reading "It could not be George," she said; that were impossible, and yet she crept softly out into the hall, and leaning over the banister, listened eagerly to the sounds from the room below, where a crowd of men were assembled.

completely unclothed

From this reading ADAH AT TERRACE HILL The next morning was cold and frosty, as winter mornings in New England are wont to be, and Adah, accustomed to the more genial climate of Kentucky, shivered involuntarily as from her uncurtained window she looked out upon the bare woods and the frozen fields covered with the snow of yesterday.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading ADAH AT TERRACE HILL The next morning was cold and frosty, as winter mornings in New England are wont to be, and Adah, accustomed to the more genial climate of Kentucky, shivered involuntarily as from her uncurtained window she looked out upon the bare woods and the frozen fields covered with the snow of yesterday.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading She had not seen that carriage when it drove up before the door, nor yet the young man who had alighted from it; but as she stood there, a loud laugh reached her ear, making her start suddenly, it was so like his--like George's.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading "It could not be George," she said; that were impossible, and yet she crept softly out into the hall, and leaning over the banister, listened eagerly to the sounds from the room below, where a crowd of men were assembled.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading Across the track, near to a dilapidated board fence, a family carriage was standing, the driver unnecessarily, as it seemed to Adah--holding the heads of the horses, who neither sheered nor jumped, nor gave other tokens that they feared the hissing engine.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading She had not seen that carriage when it drove up before the door, nor yet the young man who had alighted from it; but as she stood there, a loud laugh reached her ear, making her start suddenly, it was so like his--like George's.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading Across the track, near to a dilapidated board fence, a family carriage was standing, the driver unnecessarily, as it seemed to Adah--holding the heads of the horses, who neither sheered nor jumped, nor gave other tokens that they feared the hissing engine.

the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time

From this reading ADAH AT TERRACE HILL The next morning was cold and frosty, as winter mornings in New England are wont to be, and Adah, accustomed to the more genial climate of Kentucky, shivered involuntarily as from her uncurtained window she looked out upon the bare woods and the frozen fields covered with the snow of yesterday.

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 ADAH AT TERRACE HILL The next morning was cold and frosty, as winter mornings in New England are wont to be, and Adah, accustomed to the more genial climate of Kentucky, shivered involuntarily as from her uncurtained window she looked out upon the bare woods and the frozen fields covered with the snow of yesterday.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading "It could not be George," she said; that were impossible, and yet she crept softly out into the hall, and leaning over the banister, listened eagerly to the sounds from the room below, where a crowd of men were assembled.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading ADAH AT TERRACE HILL The next morning was cold and frosty, as winter mornings in New England are wont to be, and Adah, accustomed to the more genial climate of Kentucky, shivered involuntarily as from her uncurtained window she looked out upon the bare woods and the frozen fields covered with the snow of yesterday.

inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground

From this reading "It could not be George," she said; that were impossible, and yet she crept softly out into the hall, and leaning over the banister, listened eagerly to the sounds from the room below, where a crowd of men were assembled.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading "It could not be George," she said; that were impossible, and yet she crept softly out into the hall, and leaning over the banister, listened eagerly to the sounds from the room below, where a crowd of men were assembled.

withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility

From this reading The laugh was not repeated, and with a dim feeling of disappointment she went back to the window where on Willie's neck she wept the tears which always flowed when she thought of George's desertion.

in deplorable condition

From this reading Across the track, near to a dilapidated board fence, a family carriage was standing, the driver unnecessarily, as it seemed to Adah--holding the heads of the horses, who neither sheered nor jumped, nor gave other tokens that they feared the hissing engine.

lacking in light; not bright or harsh

From this reading The laugh was not repeated, and with a dim feeling of disappointment she went back to the window where on Willie's neck she wept the tears which always flowed when she thought of George's desertion.

a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

From this reading The laugh was not repeated, and with a dim feeling of disappointment she went back to the window where on Willie's neck she wept the tears which always flowed when she thought of George's desertion.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading She had not seen that carriage when it drove up before the door, nor yet the young man who had alighted from it; but as she stood there, a loud laugh reached her ear, making her start suddenly, it was so like his--like George's.

the operator of a motor vehicle

From this reading Across the track, near to a dilapidated board fence, a family carriage was standing, the driver unnecessarily, as it seemed to Adah--holding the heads of the horses, who neither sheered nor jumped, nor gave other tokens that they feared the hissing engine.

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading She had not seen that carriage when it drove up before the door, nor yet the young man who had alighted from it; but as she stood there, a loud laugh reached her ear, making her start suddenly, it was so like his--like George's.

with eagerness; in an eager manner

From this reading "It could not be George," she said; that were impossible, and yet she crept softly out into the hall, and leaning over the banister, listened eagerly to the sounds from the room below, where a crowd of men were assembled.

the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading She had not seen that carriage when it drove up before the door, nor yet the young man who had alighted from it; but as she stood there, a loud laugh reached her ear, making her start suddenly, it was so like his--like George's.

motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work

From this reading Across the track, near to a dilapidated board fence, a family carriage was standing, the driver unnecessarily, as it seemed to Adah--holding the heads of the horses, who neither sheered nor jumped, nor gave other tokens that they feared the hissing engine.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading ADAH AT TERRACE HILL The next morning was cold and frosty, as winter mornings in New England are wont to be, and Adah, accustomed to the more genial climate of Kentucky, shivered involuntarily as from her uncurtained window she looked out upon the bare woods and the frozen fields covered with the snow of yesterday.

a social unit living together

From this reading Across the track, near to a dilapidated board fence, a family carriage was standing, the driver unnecessarily, as it seemed to Adah--holding the heads of the horses, who neither sheered nor jumped, nor gave other tokens that they feared the hissing engine.

past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading Across the track, near to a dilapidated board fence, a family carriage was standing, the driver unnecessarily, as it seemed to Adah--holding the heads of the horses, who neither sheered nor jumped, nor gave other tokens that they feared the hissing engine.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading The laugh was not repeated, and with a dim feeling of disappointment she went back to the window where on Willie's neck she wept the tears which always flowed when she thought of George's desertion.

enclose with a fence

From this reading Across the track, near to a dilapidated board fence, a family carriage was standing, the driver unnecessarily, as it seemed to Adah--holding the heads of the horses, who neither sheered nor jumped, nor gave other tokens that they feared the hissing engine.

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading ADAH AT TERRACE HILL The next morning was cold and frosty, as winter mornings in New England are wont to be, and Adah, accustomed to the more genial climate of Kentucky, shivered involuntarily as from her uncurtained window she looked out upon the bare woods and the frozen fields covered with the snow of yesterday.

past form of “flow” — move or progress freely as if in a stream

From this reading The laugh was not repeated, and with a dim feeling of disappointment she went back to the window where on Willie's neck she wept the tears which always flowed when she thought of George's desertion.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading ADAH AT TERRACE HILL The next morning was cold and frosty, as winter mornings in New England are wont to be, and Adah, accustomed to the more genial climate of Kentucky, shivered involuntarily as from her uncurtained window she looked out upon the bare woods and the frozen fields covered with the snow of yesterday.

devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain

From this reading ADAH AT TERRACE HILL The next morning was cold and frosty, as winter mornings in New England are wont to be, and Adah, accustomed to the more genial climate of Kentucky, shivered involuntarily as from her uncurtained window she looked out upon the bare woods and the frozen fields covered with the snow of yesterday.

turned into ice; affected by freezing or by long and severe cold

From this reading ADAH AT TERRACE HILL The next morning was cold and frosty, as winter mornings in New England are wont to be, and Adah, accustomed to the more genial climate of Kentucky, shivered involuntarily as from her uncurtained window she looked out upon the bare woods and the frozen fields covered with the snow of yesterday.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Across the track, near to a dilapidated board fence, a family carriage was standing, the driver unnecessarily, as it seemed to Adah--holding the heads of the horses, who neither sheered nor jumped, nor gave other tokens that they feared the hissing engine.

diffusing warmth and friendliness

From this reading ADAH AT TERRACE HILL The next morning was cold and frosty, as winter mornings in New England are wont to be, and Adah, accustomed to the more genial climate of Kentucky, shivered involuntarily as from her uncurtained window she looked out upon the bare woods and the frozen fields covered with the snow of yesterday.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading "It could not be George," she said; that were impossible, and yet she crept softly out into the hall, and leaning over the banister, listened eagerly to the sounds from the room below, where a crowd of men were assembled.

possessive form of “george” — Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading She had not seen that carriage when it drove up before the door, nor yet the young man who had alighted from it; but as she stood there, a loud laugh reached her ear, making her start suddenly, it was so like his--like George's.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading She had not seen that carriage when it drove up before the door, nor yet the young man who had alighted from it; but as she stood there, a loud laugh reached her ear, making her start suddenly, it was so like his--like George's.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading "It could not be George," she said; that were impossible, and yet she crept softly out into the hall, and leaning over the banister, listened eagerly to the sounds from the room below, where a crowd of men were assembled.

plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Across the track, near to a dilapidated board fence, a family carriage was standing, the driver unnecessarily, as it seemed to Adah--holding the heads of the horses, who neither sheered nor jumped, nor gave other tokens that they feared the hissing engine.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading ADAH AT TERRACE HILL The next morning was cold and frosty, as winter mornings in New England are wont to be, and Adah, accustomed to the more genial climate of Kentucky, shivered involuntarily as from her uncurtained window she looked out upon the bare woods and the frozen fields covered with the snow of yesterday.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading ADAH AT TERRACE HILL The next morning was cold and frosty, as winter mornings in New England are wont to be, and Adah, accustomed to the more genial climate of Kentucky, shivered involuntarily as from her uncurtained window she looked out upon the bare woods and the frozen fields covered with the snow of yesterday.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading She had not seen that carriage when it drove up before the door, nor yet the young man who had alighted from it; but as she stood there, a loud laugh reached her ear, making her start suddenly, it was so like his--like George's.

a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval)

From this reading Across the track, near to a dilapidated board fence, a family carriage was standing, the driver unnecessarily, as it seemed to Adah--holding the heads of the horses, who neither sheered nor jumped, nor gave other tokens that they feared the hissing engine.

the act of retaining something

From this reading Across the track, near to a dilapidated board fence, a family carriage was standing, the driver unnecessarily, as it seemed to Adah--holding the heads of the horses, who neither sheered nor jumped, nor gave other tokens that they feared the hissing engine.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Across the track, near to a dilapidated board fence, a family carriage was standing, the driver unnecessarily, as it seemed to Adah--holding the heads of the horses, who neither sheered nor jumped, nor gave other tokens that they feared the hissing engine.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading "It could not be George," she said; that were impossible, and yet she crept softly out into the hall, and leaning over the banister, listened eagerly to the sounds from the room below, where a crowd of men were assembled.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading ADAH AT TERRACE HILL The next morning was cold and frosty, as winter mornings in New England are wont to be, and Adah, accustomed to the more genial climate of Kentucky, shivered involuntarily as from her uncurtained window she looked out upon the bare woods and the frozen fields covered with the snow of yesterday.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading "It could not be George," she said; that were impossible, and yet she crept softly out into the hall, and leaning over the banister, listened eagerly to the sounds from the room below, where a crowd of men were assembled.

against your will

From this reading ADAH AT TERRACE HILL The next morning was cold and frosty, as winter mornings in New England are wont to be, and Adah, accustomed to the more genial climate of Kentucky, shivered involuntarily as from her uncurtained window she looked out upon the bare woods and the frozen fields covered with the snow of yesterday.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Across the track, near to a dilapidated board fence, a family carriage was standing, the driver unnecessarily, as it seemed to Adah--holding the heads of the horses, who neither sheered nor jumped, nor gave other tokens that they feared the hissing engine.

past form of “jump” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading Across the track, near to a dilapidated board fence, a family carriage was standing, the driver unnecessarily, as it seemed to Adah--holding the heads of the horses, who neither sheered nor jumped, nor gave other tokens that they feared the hissing engine.

a state in east central United States; a border state during the American Civil War; famous for breeding race horses

From this reading ADAH AT TERRACE HILL The next morning was cold and frosty, as winter mornings in New England are wont to be, and Adah, accustomed to the more genial climate of Kentucky, shivered involuntarily as from her uncurtained window she looked out upon the bare woods and the frozen fields covered with the snow of yesterday.

the sound of laughing

From this reading She had not seen that carriage when it drove up before the door, nor yet the young man who had alighted from it; but as she stood there, a loud laugh reached her ear, making her start suddenly, it was so like his--like George's.

departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal

From this reading "It could not be George," she said; that were impossible, and yet she crept softly out into the hall, and leaning over the banister, listened eagerly to the sounds from the room below, where a crowd of men were assembled.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading She had not seen that carriage when it drove up before the door, nor yet the young man who had alighted from it; but as she stood there, a loud laugh reached her ear, making her start suddenly, it was so like his--like George's.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading "It could not be George," she said; that were impossible, and yet she crept softly out into the hall, and leaning over the banister, listened eagerly to the sounds from the room below, where a crowd of men were assembled.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading ADAH AT TERRACE HILL The next morning was cold and frosty, as winter mornings in New England are wont to be, and Adah, accustomed to the more genial climate of Kentucky, shivered involuntarily as from her uncurtained window she looked out upon the bare woods and the frozen fields covered with the snow of yesterday.

characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity

From this reading She had not seen that carriage when it drove up before the door, nor yet the young man who had alighted from it; but as she stood there, a loud laugh reached her ear, making her start suddenly, it was so like his--like George's.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading She had not seen that carriage when it drove up before the door, nor yet the young man who had alighted from it; but as she stood there, a loud laugh reached her ear, making her start suddenly, it was so like his--like George's.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading She had not seen that carriage when it drove up before the door, nor yet the young man who had alighted from it; but as she stood there, a loud laugh reached her ear, making her start suddenly, it was so like his--like George's.

the force of workers available

From this reading "It could not be George," she said; that were impossible, and yet she crept softly out into the hall, and leaning over the banister, listened eagerly to the sounds from the room below, where a crowd of men were assembled.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading ADAH AT TERRACE HILL The next morning was cold and frosty, as winter mornings in New England are wont to be, and Adah, accustomed to the more genial climate of Kentucky, shivered involuntarily as from her uncurtained window she looked out upon the bare woods and the frozen fields covered with the snow of yesterday.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading ADAH AT TERRACE HILL The next morning was cold and frosty, as winter mornings in New England are wont to be, and Adah, accustomed to the more genial climate of Kentucky, shivered involuntarily as from her uncurtained window she looked out upon the bare woods and the frozen fields covered with the snow of yesterday.

plural of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading ADAH AT TERRACE HILL The next morning was cold and frosty, as winter mornings in New England are wont to be, and Adah, accustomed to the more genial climate of Kentucky, shivered involuntarily as from her uncurtained window she looked out upon the bare woods and the frozen fields covered with the snow of yesterday.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Across the track, near to a dilapidated board fence, a family carriage was standing, the driver unnecessarily, as it seemed to Adah--holding the heads of the horses, who neither sheered nor jumped, nor gave other tokens that they feared the hissing engine.

the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body

From this reading The laugh was not repeated, and with a dim feeling of disappointment she went back to the window where on Willie's neck she wept the tears which always flowed when she thought of George's desertion.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading Across the track, near to a dilapidated board fence, a family carriage was standing, the driver unnecessarily, as it seemed to Adah--holding the heads of the horses, who neither sheered nor jumped, nor gave other tokens that they feared the hissing engine.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading ADAH AT TERRACE HILL The next morning was cold and frosty, as winter mornings in New England are wont to be, and Adah, accustomed to the more genial climate of Kentucky, shivered involuntarily as from her uncurtained window she looked out upon the bare woods and the frozen fields covered with the snow of yesterday.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading ADAH AT TERRACE HILL The next morning was cold and frosty, as winter mornings in New England are wont to be, and Adah, accustomed to the more genial climate of Kentucky, shivered involuntarily as from her uncurtained window she looked out upon the bare woods and the frozen fields covered with the snow of yesterday.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Across the track, near to a dilapidated board fence, a family carriage was standing, the driver unnecessarily, as it seemed to Adah--holding the heads of the horses, who neither sheered nor jumped, nor gave other tokens that they feared the hissing engine.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She had not seen that carriage when it drove up before the door, nor yet the young man who had alighted from it; but as she stood there, a loud laugh reached her ear, making her start suddenly, it was so like his--like George's.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ADAH AT TERRACE HILL The next morning was cold and frosty, as winter mornings in New England are wont to be, and Adah, accustomed to the more genial climate of Kentucky, shivered involuntarily as from her uncurtained window she looked out upon the bare woods and the frozen fields covered with the snow of yesterday.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The laugh was not repeated, and with a dim feeling of disappointment she went back to the window where on Willie's neck she wept the tears which always flowed when she thought of George's desertion.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Across the track, near to a dilapidated board fence, a family carriage was standing, the driver unnecessarily, as it seemed to Adah--holding the heads of the horses, who neither sheered nor jumped, nor gave other tokens that they feared the hissing engine.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading ADAH AT TERRACE HILL The next morning was cold and frosty, as winter mornings in New England are wont to be, and Adah, accustomed to the more genial climate of Kentucky, shivered involuntarily as from her uncurtained window she looked out upon the bare woods and the frozen fields covered with the snow of yesterday.

above and across; more than

From this reading "It could not be George," she said; that were impossible, and yet she crept softly out into the hall, and leaning over the banister, listened eagerly to the sounds from the room below, where a crowd of men were assembled.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading She had not seen that carriage when it drove up before the door, nor yet the young man who had alighted from it; but as she stood there, a loud laugh reached her ear, making her start suddenly, it was so like his--like George's.

recurring again and again

From this reading The laugh was not repeated, and with a dim feeling of disappointment she went back to the window where on Willie's neck she wept the tears which always flowed when she thought of George's desertion.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading "It could not be George," she said; that were impossible, and yet she crept softly out into the hall, and leaning over the banister, listened eagerly to the sounds from the room below, where a crowd of men were assembled.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "It could not be George," she said; that were impossible, and yet she crept softly out into the hall, and leaning over the banister, listened eagerly to the sounds from the room below, where a crowd of men were assembled.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Across the track, near to a dilapidated board fence, a family carriage was standing, the driver unnecessarily, as it seemed to Adah--holding the heads of the horses, who neither sheered nor jumped, nor gave other tokens that they feared the hissing engine.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading She had not seen that carriage when it drove up before the door, nor yet the young man who had alighted from it; but as she stood there, a loud laugh reached her ear, making her start suddenly, it was so like his--like George's.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading ADAH AT TERRACE HILL The next morning was cold and frosty, as winter mornings in New England are wont to be, and Adah, accustomed to the more genial climate of Kentucky, shivered involuntarily as from her uncurtained window she looked out upon the bare woods and the frozen fields covered with the snow of yesterday.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Across the track, near to a dilapidated board fence, a family carriage was standing, the driver unnecessarily, as it seemed to Adah--holding the heads of the horses, who neither sheered nor jumped, nor gave other tokens that they feared the hissing engine.

past form of “shiver” — tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement

From this reading ADAH AT TERRACE HILL The next morning was cold and frosty, as winter mornings in New England are wont to be, and Adah, accustomed to the more genial climate of Kentucky, shivered involuntarily as from her uncurtained window she looked out upon the bare woods and the frozen fields covered with the snow of yesterday.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading ADAH AT TERRACE HILL The next morning was cold and frosty, as winter mornings in New England are wont to be, and Adah, accustomed to the more genial climate of Kentucky, shivered involuntarily as from her uncurtained window she looked out upon the bare woods and the frozen fields covered with the snow of yesterday.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading She had not seen that carriage when it drove up before the door, nor yet the young man who had alighted from it; but as she stood there, a loud laugh reached her ear, making her start suddenly, it was so like his--like George's.

with low volume

From this reading "It could not be George," she said; that were impossible, and yet she crept softly out into the hall, and leaning over the banister, listened eagerly to the sounds from the room below, where a crowd of men were assembled.

plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading "It could not be George," she said; that were impossible, and yet she crept softly out into the hall, and leaning over the banister, listened eagerly to the sounds from the room below, where a crowd of men were assembled.

having a supporting base

From this reading Across the track, near to a dilapidated board fence, a family carriage was standing, the driver unnecessarily, as it seemed to Adah--holding the heads of the horses, who neither sheered nor jumped, nor gave other tokens that they feared the hissing engine.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading She had not seen that carriage when it drove up before the door, nor yet the young man who had alighted from it; but as she stood there, a loud laugh reached her ear, making her start suddenly, it was so like his--like George's.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading She had not seen that carriage when it drove up before the door, nor yet the young man who had alighted from it; but as she stood there, a loud laugh reached her ear, making her start suddenly, it was so like his--like George's.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading She had not seen that carriage when it drove up before the door, nor yet the young man who had alighted from it; but as she stood there, a loud laugh reached her ear, making her start suddenly, it was so like his--like George's.

the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)

From this reading The laugh was not repeated, and with a dim feeling of disappointment she went back to the window where on Willie's neck she wept the tears which always flowed when she thought of George's desertion.

usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence

From this reading ADAH AT TERRACE HILL The next morning was cold and frosty, as winter mornings in New England are wont to be, and Adah, accustomed to the more genial climate of Kentucky, shivered involuntarily as from her uncurtained window she looked out upon the bare woods and the frozen fields covered with the snow of yesterday.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Across the track, near to a dilapidated board fence, a family carriage was standing, the driver unnecessarily, as it seemed to Adah--holding the heads of the horses, who neither sheered nor jumped, nor gave other tokens that they feared the hissing engine.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading ADAH AT TERRACE HILL The next morning was cold and frosty, as winter mornings in New England are wont to be, and Adah, accustomed to the more genial climate of Kentucky, shivered involuntarily as from her uncurtained window she looked out upon the bare woods and the frozen fields covered with the snow of yesterday.

in or at that place or location

From this reading She had not seen that carriage when it drove up before the door, nor yet the young man who had alighted from it; but as she stood there, a loud laugh reached her ear, making her start suddenly, it was so like his--like George's.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Across the track, near to a dilapidated board fence, a family carriage was standing, the driver unnecessarily, as it seemed to Adah--holding the heads of the horses, who neither sheered nor jumped, nor gave other tokens that they feared the hissing engine.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading The laugh was not repeated, and with a dim feeling of disappointment she went back to the window where on Willie's neck she wept the tears which always flowed when she thought of George's desertion.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading ADAH AT TERRACE HILL The next morning was cold and frosty, as winter mornings in New England are wont to be, and Adah, accustomed to the more genial climate of Kentucky, shivered involuntarily as from her uncurtained window she looked out upon the bare woods and the frozen fields covered with the snow of yesterday.

plural of “token” — an individual instance of a type of symbol

From this reading Across the track, near to a dilapidated board fence, a family carriage was standing, the driver unnecessarily, as it seemed to Adah--holding the heads of the horses, who neither sheered nor jumped, nor gave other tokens that they feared the hissing engine.

a line or route along which something travels or moves

From this reading Across the track, near to a dilapidated board fence, a family carriage was standing, the driver unnecessarily, as it seemed to Adah--holding the heads of the horses, who neither sheered nor jumped, nor gave other tokens that they feared the hissing engine.

not provided with curtains

From this reading ADAH AT TERRACE HILL The next morning was cold and frosty, as winter mornings in New England are wont to be, and Adah, accustomed to the more genial climate of Kentucky, shivered involuntarily as from her uncurtained window she looked out upon the bare woods and the frozen fields covered with the snow of yesterday.

in an unnecessary manner

From this reading Across the track, near to a dilapidated board fence, a family carriage was standing, the driver unnecessarily, as it seemed to Adah--holding the heads of the horses, who neither sheered nor jumped, nor gave other tokens that they feared the hissing engine.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading She had not seen that carriage when it drove up before the door, nor yet the young man who had alighted from it; but as she stood there, a loud laugh reached her ear, making her start suddenly, it was so like his--like George's.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading ADAH AT TERRACE HILL The next morning was cold and frosty, as winter mornings in New England are wont to be, and Adah, accustomed to the more genial climate of Kentucky, shivered involuntarily as from her uncurtained window she looked out upon the bare woods and the frozen fields covered with the snow of yesterday.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading ADAH AT TERRACE HILL The next morning was cold and frosty, as winter mornings in New England are wont to be, and Adah, accustomed to the more genial climate of Kentucky, shivered involuntarily as from her uncurtained window she looked out upon the bare woods and the frozen fields covered with the snow of yesterday.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading The laugh was not repeated, and with a dim feeling of disappointment she went back to the window where on Willie's neck she wept the tears which always flowed when she thought of George's desertion.

inflected form of “weep” — shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain

From this reading The laugh was not repeated, and with a dim feeling of disappointment she went back to the window where on Willie's neck she wept the tears which always flowed when she thought of George's desertion.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading "It could not be George," she said; that were impossible, and yet she crept softly out into the hall, and leaning over the banister, listened eagerly to the sounds from the room below, where a crowd of men were assembled.

at the time that

From this reading She had not seen that carriage when it drove up before the door, nor yet the young man who had alighted from it; but as she stood there, a loud laugh reached her ear, making her start suddenly, it was so like his--like George's.

in or at the place that

From this reading "It could not be George," she said; that were impossible, and yet she crept softly out into the hall, and leaning over the banister, listened eagerly to the sounds from the room below, where a crowd of men were assembled.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The laugh was not repeated, and with a dim feeling of disappointment she went back to the window where on Willie's neck she wept the tears which always flowed when she thought of George's desertion.

which person or people

From this reading Across the track, near to a dilapidated board fence, a family carriage was standing, the driver unnecessarily, as it seemed to Adah--holding the heads of the horses, who neither sheered nor jumped, nor gave other tokens that they feared the hissing engine.

possessive form of “willies” — feelings of uneasiness

From this reading The laugh was not repeated, and with a dim feeling of disappointment she went back to the window where on Willie's neck she wept the tears which always flowed when she thought of George's desertion.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading ADAH AT TERRACE HILL The next morning was cold and frosty, as winter mornings in New England are wont to be, and Adah, accustomed to the more genial climate of Kentucky, shivered involuntarily as from her uncurtained window she looked out upon the bare woods and the frozen fields covered with the snow of yesterday.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading ADAH AT TERRACE HILL The next morning was cold and frosty, as winter mornings in New England are wont to be, and Adah, accustomed to the more genial climate of Kentucky, shivered involuntarily as from her uncurtained window she looked out upon the bare woods and the frozen fields covered with the snow of yesterday.

in the company of; together with

From this reading ADAH AT TERRACE HILL The next morning was cold and frosty, as winter mornings in New England are wont to be, and Adah, accustomed to the more genial climate of Kentucky, shivered involuntarily as from her uncurtained window she looked out upon the bare woods and the frozen fields covered with the snow of yesterday.

an established custom

From this reading ADAH AT TERRACE HILL The next morning was cold and frosty, as winter mornings in New England are wont to be, and Adah, accustomed to the more genial climate of Kentucky, shivered involuntarily as from her uncurtained window she looked out upon the bare woods and the frozen fields covered with the snow of yesterday.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading ADAH AT TERRACE HILL The next morning was cold and frosty, as winter mornings in New England are wont to be, and Adah, accustomed to the more genial climate of Kentucky, shivered involuntarily as from her uncurtained window she looked out upon the bare woods and the frozen fields covered with the snow of yesterday.

the day immediately before today

From this reading ADAH AT TERRACE HILL The next morning was cold and frosty, as winter mornings in New England are wont to be, and Adah, accustomed to the more genial climate of Kentucky, shivered involuntarily as from her uncurtained window she looked out upon the bare woods and the frozen fields covered with the snow of yesterday.

but in spite of that

From this reading She had not seen that carriage when it drove up before the door, nor yet the young man who had alighted from it; but as she stood there, a loud laugh reached her ear, making her start suddenly, it was so like his--like George's.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading She had not seen that carriage when it drove up before the door, nor yet the young man who had alighted from it; but as she stood there, a loud laugh reached her ear, making her start suddenly, it was so like his--like George's.