used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I passed along the lane I have described, without perceiving or being observed by a human being.
(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 doors were shut, the window-shutters closed, and all was still as night.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading I passed along the lane I have described, without perceiving or being observed by a human being.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The doors were shut, the window-shutters closed, and all was still as night.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The doors were shut, the window-shutters closed, and all was still as night.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading I passed along the lane I have described, without perceiving or being observed by a human being.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I passed along the lane I have described, without perceiving or being observed by a human being.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading The doors were shut, the window-shutters closed, and all was still as night.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The face of the country, in the spot to which I had thus opened myself a passage, was rude and uncultivated.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading I passed along the lane I have described, without perceiving or being observed by a human being.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading My pursuers, if they immediately followed, would know that the likelihood was small, of my having in the interval found shelter in this place; and would proceed without hesitation, as I on my part was obliged to do, from the end nearest to the prison to its furthest termination.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The doors were shut, the window-shutters closed, and all was still as night.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading My pursuers, if they immediately followed, would know that the likelihood was small, of my having in the interval found shelter in this place; and would proceed without hesitation, as I on my part was obliged to do, from the end nearest to the prison to its furthest termination.
extremitynounUS /ekˈstreməti/
an external body part that projects from the body
From this reading I reached the extremity of the lane unmolested.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The face of the country, in the spot to which I had thus opened myself a passage, was rude and uncultivated.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading My pursuers, if they immediately followed, would know that the likelihood was small, of my having in the interval found shelter in this place; and would proceed without hesitation, as I on my part was obliged to do, from the end nearest to the prison to its furthest termination.
set up or found
From this reading My pursuers, if they immediately followed, would know that the likelihood was small, of my having in the interval found shelter in this place; and would proceed without hesitation, as I on my part was obliged to do, from the end nearest to the prison to its furthest termination.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading My pursuers, if they immediately followed, would know that the likelihood was small, of my having in the interval found shelter in this place; and would proceed without hesitation, as I on my part was obliged to do, from the end nearest to the prison to its furthest termination.
furthestadverbUS /ˈfɜːrθəst/
to the greatest degree or extent or most advanced stage (“furthest” is used more often than “farthest” in this abstract sense)
From this reading My pursuers, if they immediately followed, would know that the likelihood was small, of my having in the interval found shelter in this place; and would proceed without hesitation, as I on my part was obliged to do, from the end nearest to the prison to its furthest termination.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The face of the country, in the spot to which I had thus opened myself a passage, was rude and uncultivated.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I passed along the lane I have described, without perceiving or being observed by a human being.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading My pursuers, if they immediately followed, would know that the likelihood was small, of my having in the interval found shelter in this place; and would proceed without hesitation, as I on my part was obliged to do, from the end nearest to the prison to its furthest termination.
indecision in speech or action
From this reading My pursuers, if they immediately followed, would know that the likelihood was small, of my having in the interval found shelter in this place; and would proceed without hesitation, as I on my part was obliged to do, from the end nearest to the prison to its furthest termination.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading I passed along the lane I have described, without perceiving or being observed by a human being.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I passed along the lane I have described, without perceiving or being observed by a human being.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading My pursuers, if they immediately followed, would know that the likelihood was small, of my having in the interval found shelter in this place; and would proceed without hesitation, as I on my part was obliged to do, from the end nearest to the prison to its furthest termination.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading My pursuers, if they immediately followed, would know that the likelihood was small, of my having in the interval found shelter in this place; and would proceed without hesitation, as I on my part was obliged to do, from the end nearest to the prison to its furthest termination.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading My pursuers, if they immediately followed, would know that the likelihood was small, of my having in the interval found shelter in this place; and would proceed without hesitation, as I on my part was obliged to do, from the end nearest to the prison to its furthest termination.
intervalnounUS /ˈɪntərvəl/
a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading My pursuers, if they immediately followed, would know that the likelihood was small, of my having in the interval found shelter in this place; and would proceed without hesitation, as I on my part was obliged to do, from the end nearest to the prison to its furthest termination.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading My pursuers, if they immediately followed, would know that the likelihood was small, of my having in the interval found shelter in this place; and would proceed without hesitation, as I on my part was obliged to do, from the end nearest to the prison to its furthest termination.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading My pursuers, if they immediately followed, would know that the likelihood was small, of my having in the interval found shelter in this place; and would proceed without hesitation, as I on my part was obliged to do, from the end nearest to the prison to its furthest termination.
a narrow way or road
From this reading I passed along the lane I have described, without perceiving or being observed by a human being.
likelihoodnounUS /ˈlaɪklihʊd/
the probability of a specified outcome
From this reading My pursuers, if they immediately followed, would know that the likelihood was small, of my having in the interval found shelter in this place; and would proceed without hesitation, as I on my part was obliged to do, from the end nearest to the prison to its furthest termination.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My pursuers, if they immediately followed, would know that the likelihood was small, of my having in the interval found shelter in this place; and would proceed without hesitation, as I on my part was obliged to do, from the end nearest to the prison to its furthest termination.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading The face of the country, in the spot to which I had thus opened myself a passage, was rude and uncultivated.
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading My pursuers, if they immediately followed, would know that the likelihood was small, of my having in the interval found shelter in this place; and would proceed without hesitation, as I on my part was obliged to do, from the end nearest to the prison to its furthest termination.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The doors were shut, the window-shutters closed, and all was still as night.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading My pursuers, if they immediately followed, would know that the likelihood was small, of my having in the interval found shelter in this place; and would proceed without hesitation, as I on my part was obliged to do, from the end nearest to the prison to its furthest termination.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading I passed along the lane I have described, without perceiving or being observed by a human being.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I reached the extremity of the lane unmolested.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading My pursuers, if they immediately followed, would know that the likelihood was small, of my having in the interval found shelter in this place; and would proceed without hesitation, as I on my part was obliged to do, from the end nearest to the prison to its furthest termination.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The face of the country, in the spot to which I had thus opened myself a passage, was rude and uncultivated.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I passed along the lane I have described, without perceiving or being observed by a human being.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading My pursuers, if they immediately followed, would know that the likelihood was small, of my having in the interval found shelter in this place; and would proceed without hesitation, as I on my part was obliged to do, from the end nearest to the prison to its furthest termination.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading The face of the country, in the spot to which I had thus opened myself a passage, was rude and uncultivated.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading I passed along the lane I have described, without perceiving or being observed by a human being.
perceivingverbUS /pərˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “perceive” — to become aware of through the senses
From this reading I passed along the lane I have described, without perceiving or being observed by a human being.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading My pursuers, if they immediately followed, would know that the likelihood was small, of my having in the interval found shelter in this place; and would proceed without hesitation, as I on my part was obliged to do, from the end nearest to the prison to its furthest termination.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading My pursuers, if they immediately followed, would know that the likelihood was small, of my having in the interval found shelter in this place; and would proceed without hesitation, as I on my part was obliged to do, from the end nearest to the prison to its furthest termination.
continue talking
From this reading My pursuers, if they immediately followed, would know that the likelihood was small, of my having in the interval found shelter in this place; and would proceed without hesitation, as I on my part was obliged to do, from the end nearest to the prison to its furthest termination.
pursuersnounUS /pərˈsuːərz/
plural of “pursuer” — a person who is pursuing and trying to overtake or capture
From this reading My pursuers, if they immediately followed, would know that the likelihood was small, of my having in the interval found shelter in this place; and would proceed without hesitation, as I on my part was obliged to do, from the end nearest to the prison to its furthest termination.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading I reached the extremity of the lane unmolested.
socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading The face of the country, in the spot to which I had thus opened myself a passage, was rude and uncultivated.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading My pursuers, if they immediately followed, would know that the likelihood was small, of my having in the interval found shelter in this place; and would proceed without hesitation, as I on my part was obliged to do, from the end nearest to the prison to its furthest termination.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading The doors were shut, the window-shutters closed, and all was still as night.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading My pursuers, if they immediately followed, would know that the likelihood was small, of my having in the interval found shelter in this place; and would proceed without hesitation, as I on my part was obliged to do, from the end nearest to the prison to its furthest termination.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The face of the country, in the spot to which I had thus opened myself a passage, was rude and uncultivated.
not in physical motion
From this reading The doors were shut, the window-shutters closed, and all was still as night.
terminationnounUS /tərməˈneɪʃən/
a coming to an end of a contract period
From this reading My pursuers, if they immediately followed, would know that the likelihood was small, of my having in the interval found shelter in this place; and would proceed without hesitation, as I on my part was obliged to do, from the end nearest to the prison to its furthest termination.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading My pursuers, if they immediately followed, would know that the likelihood was small, of my having in the interval found shelter in this place; and would proceed without hesitation, as I on my part was obliged to do, from the end nearest to the prison to its furthest termination.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I passed along the lane I have described, without perceiving or being observed by a human being.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading My pursuers, if they immediately followed, would know that the likelihood was small, of my having in the interval found shelter in this place; and would proceed without hesitation, as I on my part was obliged to do, from the end nearest to the prison to its furthest termination.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading My pursuers, if they immediately followed, would know that the likelihood was small, of my having in the interval found shelter in this place; and would proceed without hesitation, as I on my part was obliged to do, from the end nearest to the prison to its furthest termination.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading The face of the country, in the spot to which I had thus opened myself a passage, was rude and uncultivated.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading My pursuers, if they immediately followed, would know that the likelihood was small, of my having in the interval found shelter in this place; and would proceed without hesitation, as I on my part was obliged to do, from the end nearest to the prison to its furthest termination.
uncultivatedadjective
(of land or fields) not prepared for raising crops
From this reading The face of the country, in the spot to which I had thus opened myself a passage, was rude and uncultivated.
unmolestedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnməˈlestɪd/
not interfered with, disturbed, or harmed
From this reading I reached the extremity of the lane unmolested.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The doors were shut, the window-shutters closed, and all was still as night.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The doors were shut, the window-shutters closed, and all was still as night.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The face of the country, in the spot to which I had thus opened myself a passage, was rude and uncultivated.
window-shutters
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From this reading The doors were shut, the window-shutters closed, and all was still as night.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading I passed along the lane I have described, without perceiving or being observed by a human being.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading My pursuers, if they immediately followed, would know that the likelihood was small, of my having in the interval found shelter in this place; and would proceed without hesitation, as I on my part was obliged to do, from the end nearest to the prison to its furthest termination.
