used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading KIT TAKES A KNOCK Although much rain falls at Netherdale, three or four days after Kit’s return were fine, and he seized all the opportunity for enjoyment the good weather gave.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading KIT TAKES A KNOCK Although much rain falls at Netherdale, three or four days after Kit’s return were fine, and he seized all the opportunity for enjoyment the good weather gave.
(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 KIT TAKES A KNOCK Although much rain falls at Netherdale, three or four days after Kit’s return were fine, and he seized all the opportunity for enjoyment the good weather gave.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading KIT TAKES A KNOCK Although much rain falls at Netherdale, three or four days after Kit’s return were fine, and he seized all the opportunity for enjoyment the good weather gave.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading KIT TAKES A KNOCK Although much rain falls at Netherdale, three or four days after Kit’s return were fine, and he seized all the opportunity for enjoyment the good weather gave.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading KIT TAKES A KNOCK Although much rain falls at Netherdale, three or four days after Kit’s return were fine, and he seized all the opportunity for enjoyment the good weather gave.
bafflednounUS /ˈbæfəld/
people who are frustrated and perplexed
From this reading Sometimes she had baffled him, and he sensed a reserve he could not break.
terminate
From this reading Sometimes she had baffled him, and he sensed a reserve he could not break.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading When the west wind curled the tarn Evelyn and he went fishing; when the water shone like glass and motionless silver clouds dotted the tranquil sky they picnicked in the heather, and Kit felt he got nearer Evelyn than he had yet got.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Sometimes she had baffled him, and he sensed a reserve he could not break.
curledadjectiveUS /kɜːrld/
(of hair) making curls or having been made to curl
From this reading When the west wind curled the tarn Evelyn and he went fishing; when the water shone like glass and motionless silver clouds dotted the tranquil sky they picnicked in the heather, and Kit felt he got nearer Evelyn than he had yet got.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading KIT TAKES A KNOCK Although much rain falls at Netherdale, three or four days after Kit’s return were fine, and he seized all the opportunity for enjoyment the good weather gave.
dottedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːtəd/
having a pattern of dots
From this reading When the west wind curled the tarn Evelyn and he went fishing; when the water shone like glass and motionless silver clouds dotted the tranquil sky they picnicked in the heather, and Kit felt he got nearer Evelyn than he had yet got.
doubtedverbUS /ˈdaʊtɪd/
past form of “doubt” — consider unlikely or have doubts about
From this reading For all that, he knew his mood was reckless and he doubted if he were honest.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading KIT TAKES A KNOCK Although much rain falls at Netherdale, three or four days after Kit’s return were fine, and he seized all the opportunity for enjoyment the good weather gave.
Evelyn
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From this reading When the west wind curled the tarn Evelyn and he went fishing; when the water shone like glass and motionless silver clouds dotted the tranquil sky they picnicked in the heather, and Kit felt he got nearer Evelyn than he had yet got.
the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)
From this reading KIT TAKES A KNOCK Although much rain falls at Netherdale, three or four days after Kit’s return were fine, and he seized all the opportunity for enjoyment the good weather gave.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading When the west wind curled the tarn Evelyn and he went fishing; when the water shone like glass and motionless silver clouds dotted the tranquil sky they picnicked in the heather, and Kit felt he got nearer Evelyn than he had yet got.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading KIT TAKES A KNOCK Although much rain falls at Netherdale, three or four days after Kit’s return were fine, and he seized all the opportunity for enjoyment the good weather gave.
fishingnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading When the west wind curled the tarn Evelyn and he went fishing; when the water shone like glass and motionless silver clouds dotted the tranquil sky they picnicked in the heather, and Kit felt he got nearer Evelyn than he had yet got.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading KIT TAKES A KNOCK Although much rain falls at Netherdale, three or four days after Kit’s return were fine, and he seized all the opportunity for enjoyment the good weather gave.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading KIT TAKES A KNOCK Although much rain falls at Netherdale, three or four days after Kit’s return were fine, and he seized all the opportunity for enjoyment the good weather gave.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Now she was kind and frank.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading KIT TAKES A KNOCK Although much rain falls at Netherdale, three or four days after Kit’s return were fine, and he seized all the opportunity for enjoyment the good weather gave.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading When the west wind curled the tarn Evelyn and he went fishing; when the water shone like glass and motionless silver clouds dotted the tranquil sky they picnicked in the heather, and Kit felt he got nearer Evelyn than he had yet got.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading KIT TAKES A KNOCK Although much rain falls at Netherdale, three or four days after Kit’s return were fine, and he seized all the opportunity for enjoyment the good weather gave.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading When the west wind curled the tarn Evelyn and he went fishing; when the water shone like glass and motionless silver clouds dotted the tranquil sky they picnicked in the heather, and Kit felt he got nearer Evelyn than he had yet got.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When the west wind curled the tarn Evelyn and he went fishing; when the water shone like glass and motionless silver clouds dotted the tranquil sky they picnicked in the heather, and Kit felt he got nearer Evelyn than he had yet got.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading KIT TAKES A KNOCK Although much rain falls at Netherdale, three or four days after Kit’s return were fine, and he seized all the opportunity for enjoyment the good weather gave.
heathernounUS /ˈheðər/
common Old World heath represented by many varieties; low evergreen grown widely in the northern hemisphere
From this reading When the west wind curled the tarn Evelyn and he went fishing; when the water shone like glass and motionless silver clouds dotted the tranquil sky they picnicked in the heather, and Kit felt he got nearer Evelyn than he had yet got.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Sometimes she had baffled him, and he sensed a reserve he could not break.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading For all that, he knew his mood was reckless and he doubted if he were honest.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading For all that, he knew his mood was reckless and he doubted if he were honest.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading For all that, he knew his mood was reckless and he doubted if he were honest.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When the west wind curled the tarn Evelyn and he went fishing; when the water shone like glass and motionless silver clouds dotted the tranquil sky they picnicked in the heather, and Kit felt he got nearer Evelyn than he had yet got.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Now she was kind and frank.
KITnounUS /kɪt/
a case for containing a set of articles
From this reading KIT TAKES A KNOCK Although much rain falls at Netherdale, three or four days after Kit’s return were fine, and he seized all the opportunity for enjoyment the good weather gave.
Kit's
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From this reading KIT TAKES A KNOCK Although much rain falls at Netherdale, three or four days after Kit’s return were fine, and he seized all the opportunity for enjoyment the good weather gave.
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 For all that, he knew his mood was reckless and he doubted if he were honest.
deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading KIT TAKES A KNOCK Although much rain falls at Netherdale, three or four days after Kit’s return were fine, and he seized all the opportunity for enjoyment the good weather gave.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading When the west wind curled the tarn Evelyn and he went fishing; when the water shone like glass and motionless silver clouds dotted the tranquil sky they picnicked in the heather, and Kit felt he got nearer Evelyn than he had yet got.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading For all that, he knew his mood was reckless and he doubted if he were honest.
not in physical motion
From this reading When the west wind curled the tarn Evelyn and he went fishing; when the water shone like glass and motionless silver clouds dotted the tranquil sky they picnicked in the heather, and Kit felt he got nearer Evelyn than he had yet got.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading KIT TAKES A KNOCK Although much rain falls at Netherdale, three or four days after Kit’s return were fine, and he seized all the opportunity for enjoyment the good weather gave.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading When the west wind curled the tarn Evelyn and he went fishing; when the water shone like glass and motionless silver clouds dotted the tranquil sky they picnicked in the heather, and Kit felt he got nearer Evelyn than he had yet got.
Netherdale
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From this reading KIT TAKES A KNOCK Although much rain falls at Netherdale, three or four days after Kit’s return were fine, and he seized all the opportunity for enjoyment the good weather gave.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Sometimes she had baffled him, and he sensed a reserve he could not break.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now she was kind and frank.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading KIT TAKES A KNOCK Although much rain falls at Netherdale, three or four days after Kit’s return were fine, and he seized all the opportunity for enjoyment the good weather gave.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading KIT TAKES A KNOCK Although much rain falls at Netherdale, three or four days after Kit’s return were fine, and he seized all the opportunity for enjoyment the good weather gave.
picnicked
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When the west wind curled the tarn Evelyn and he went fishing; when the water shone like glass and motionless silver clouds dotted the tranquil sky they picnicked in the heather, and Kit felt he got nearer Evelyn than he had yet got.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading KIT TAKES A KNOCK Although much rain falls at Netherdale, three or four days after Kit’s return were fine, and he seized all the opportunity for enjoyment the good weather gave.
recklessadjectiveUS /ˈrekləs/
marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
From this reading For all that, he knew his mood was reckless and he doubted if he were honest.
reservenounUS /rɪˈzɜːrv/
formality and propriety of manner
From this reading Sometimes she had baffled him, and he sensed a reserve he could not break.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading KIT TAKES A KNOCK Although much rain falls at Netherdale, three or four days after Kit’s return were fine, and he seized all the opportunity for enjoyment the good weather gave.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading KIT TAKES A KNOCK Although much rain falls at Netherdale, three or four days after Kit’s return were fine, and he seized all the opportunity for enjoyment the good weather gave.
sensedadjectiveUS /senst/
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading Sometimes she had baffled him, and he sensed a reserve he could not break.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sometimes she had baffled him, and he sensed a reserve he could not break.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading When the west wind curled the tarn Evelyn and he went fishing; when the water shone like glass and motionless silver clouds dotted the tranquil sky they picnicked in the heather, and Kit felt he got nearer Evelyn than he had yet got.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading When the west wind curled the tarn Evelyn and he went fishing; when the water shone like glass and motionless silver clouds dotted the tranquil sky they picnicked in the heather, and Kit felt he got nearer Evelyn than he had yet got.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading When the west wind curled the tarn Evelyn and he went fishing; when the water shone like glass and motionless silver clouds dotted the tranquil sky they picnicked in the heather, and Kit felt he got nearer Evelyn than he had yet got.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Sometimes she had baffled him, and he sensed a reserve he could not break.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading KIT TAKES A KNOCK Although much rain falls at Netherdale, three or four days after Kit’s return were fine, and he seized all the opportunity for enjoyment the good weather gave.
tarnnoun
a mountain lake (especially one formed by glaciers)
From this reading When the west wind curled the tarn Evelyn and he went fishing; when the water shone like glass and motionless silver clouds dotted the tranquil sky they picnicked in the heather, and Kit felt he got nearer Evelyn than he had yet got.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading When the west wind curled the tarn Evelyn and he went fishing; when the water shone like glass and motionless silver clouds dotted the tranquil sky they picnicked in the heather, and Kit felt he got nearer Evelyn than he had yet got.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For all that, he knew his mood was reckless and he doubted if he were honest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading KIT TAKES A KNOCK Although much rain falls at Netherdale, three or four days after Kit’s return were fine, and he seized all the opportunity for enjoyment the good weather gave.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When the west wind curled the tarn Evelyn and he went fishing; when the water shone like glass and motionless silver clouds dotted the tranquil sky they picnicked in the heather, and Kit felt he got nearer Evelyn than he had yet got.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading KIT TAKES A KNOCK Although much rain falls at Netherdale, three or four days after Kit’s return were fine, and he seized all the opportunity for enjoyment the good weather gave.
tranquiladjectiveUS /ˈtræŋkwəl/
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
From this reading When the west wind curled the tarn Evelyn and he went fishing; when the water shone like glass and motionless silver clouds dotted the tranquil sky they picnicked in the heather, and Kit felt he got nearer Evelyn than he had yet got.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Now she was kind and frank.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading When the west wind curled the tarn Evelyn and he went fishing; when the water shone like glass and motionless silver clouds dotted the tranquil sky they picnicked in the heather, and Kit felt he got nearer Evelyn than he had yet got.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading KIT TAKES A KNOCK Although much rain falls at Netherdale, three or four days after Kit’s return were fine, and he seized all the opportunity for enjoyment the good weather gave.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading When the west wind curled the tarn Evelyn and he went fishing; when the water shone like glass and motionless silver clouds dotted the tranquil sky they picnicked in the heather, and Kit felt he got nearer Evelyn than he had yet got.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading KIT TAKES A KNOCK Although much rain falls at Netherdale, three or four days after Kit’s return were fine, and he seized all the opportunity for enjoyment the good weather gave.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading When the west wind curled the tarn Evelyn and he went fishing; when the water shone like glass and motionless silver clouds dotted the tranquil sky they picnicked in the heather, and Kit felt he got nearer Evelyn than he had yet got.
at the time that
From this reading When the west wind curled the tarn Evelyn and he went fishing; when the water shone like glass and motionless silver clouds dotted the tranquil sky they picnicked in the heather, and Kit felt he got nearer Evelyn than he had yet got.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading When the west wind curled the tarn Evelyn and he went fishing; when the water shone like glass and motionless silver clouds dotted the tranquil sky they picnicked in the heather, and Kit felt he got nearer Evelyn than he had yet got.
but in spite of that
From this reading When the west wind curled the tarn Evelyn and he went fishing; when the water shone like glass and motionless silver clouds dotted the tranquil sky they picnicked in the heather, and Kit felt he got nearer Evelyn than he had yet got.
