used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He could see in the girl's eyes the reflection of a dual mental struggle, an ineffable sweetness varied by a changing cloud of something that was apprehension or doubt.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Captain Barlow walked along to the tent of Bootea to tell her of the arrangement that had been made for their leaving the camp so that she might be ready.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "Sometimes I wondered if such men lived; yet I suppose a woman always has in her mind a vague conception that such an one might be.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He could see in the girl's eyes the reflection of a dual mental struggle, an ineffable sweetness varied by a changing cloud of something that was apprehension or doubt.
apprehensionnounUS /ˌæprɪˈhenʃən/
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading He could see in the girl's eyes the reflection of a dual mental struggle, an ineffable sweetness varied by a changing cloud of something that was apprehension or doubt.
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading Captain Barlow walked along to the tent of Bootea to tell her of the arrangement that had been made for their leaving the camp so that she might be ready.
Barlow
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From this reading Captain Barlow walked along to the tent of Bootea to tell her of the arrangement that had been made for their leaving the camp so that she might be ready.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Captain Barlow walked along to the tent of Bootea to tell her of the arrangement that had been made for their leaving the camp so that she might be ready.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Captain Barlow walked along to the tent of Bootea to tell her of the arrangement that had been made for their leaving the camp so that she might be ready.
Bootea
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From this reading Captain Barlow walked along to the tent of Bootea to tell her of the arrangement that had been made for their leaving the camp so that she might be ready.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading But always that, that is like a dream, is broken--one wakes."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But always that, that is like a dream, is broken--one wakes."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He could see in the girl's eyes the reflection of a dual mental struggle, an ineffable sweetness varied by a changing cloud of something that was apprehension or doubt.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Captain Barlow walked along to the tent of Bootea to tell her of the arrangement that had been made for their leaving the camp so that she might be ready.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Captain Barlow walked along to the tent of Bootea to tell her of the arrangement that had been made for their leaving the camp so that she might be ready.
changingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
marked by continuous change or effective action
From this reading He could see in the girl's eyes the reflection of a dual mental struggle, an ineffable sweetness varied by a changing cloud of something that was apprehension or doubt.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading He could see in the girl's eyes the reflection of a dual mental struggle, an ineffable sweetness varied by a changing cloud of something that was apprehension or doubt.
conceptionnounUS /kənˈsepʃən/
an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances
From this reading "Sometimes I wondered if such men lived; yet I suppose a woman always has in her mind a vague conception that such an one might be.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could see in the girl's eyes the reflection of a dual mental struggle, an ineffable sweetness varied by a changing cloud of something that was apprehension or doubt.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading He could see in the girl's eyes the reflection of a dual mental struggle, an ineffable sweetness varied by a changing cloud of something that was apprehension or doubt.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading But always that, that is like a dream, is broken--one wakes."
dualadjectiveUS /ˈduːəl/
consisting of or involving two parts or components usually in pairs
From this reading He could see in the girl's eyes the reflection of a dual mental struggle, an ineffable sweetness varied by a changing cloud of something that was apprehension or doubt.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He could see in the girl's eyes the reflection of a dual mental struggle, an ineffable sweetness varied by a changing cloud of something that was apprehension or doubt.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Captain Barlow walked along to the tent of Bootea to tell her of the arrangement that had been made for their leaving the camp so that she might be ready.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading He could see in the girl's eyes the reflection of a dual mental struggle, an ineffable sweetness varied by a changing cloud of something that was apprehension or doubt.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Captain Barlow walked along to the tent of Bootea to tell her of the arrangement that had been made for their leaving the camp so that she might be ready.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Sometimes I wondered if such men lived; yet I suppose a woman always has in her mind a vague conception that such an one might be.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He could see in the girl's eyes the reflection of a dual mental struggle, an ineffable sweetness varied by a changing cloud of something that was apprehension or doubt.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Captain Barlow walked along to the tent of Bootea to tell her of the arrangement that had been made for their leaving the camp so that she might be ready.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Sometimes I wondered if such men lived; yet I suppose a woman always has in her mind a vague conception that such an one might be.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Sometimes I wondered if such men lived; yet I suppose a woman always has in her mind a vague conception that such an one might be.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He could see in the girl's eyes the reflection of a dual mental struggle, an ineffable sweetness varied by a changing cloud of something that was apprehension or doubt.
ineffableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnefəbəl/
defying expression or description
From this reading He could see in the girl's eyes the reflection of a dual mental struggle, an ineffable sweetness varied by a changing cloud of something that was apprehension or doubt.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The Sahib is a protector to Bootea," she said.
the act of departing
From this reading Captain Barlow walked along to the tent of Bootea to tell her of the arrangement that had been made for their leaving the camp so that she might be ready.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading But always that, that is like a dream, is broken--one wakes."
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading "Sometimes I wondered if such men lived; yet I suppose a woman always has in her mind a vague conception that such an one might be.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Captain Barlow walked along to the tent of Bootea to tell her of the arrangement that had been made for their leaving the camp so that she might be ready.
the force of workers available
From this reading "Sometimes I wondered if such men lived; yet I suppose a woman always has in her mind a vague conception that such an one might be.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading He could see in the girl's eyes the reflection of a dual mental struggle, an ineffable sweetness varied by a changing cloud of something that was apprehension or doubt.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Captain Barlow walked along to the tent of Bootea to tell her of the arrangement that had been made for their leaving the camp so that she might be ready.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading "Sometimes I wondered if such men lived; yet I suppose a woman always has in her mind a vague conception that such an one might be.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Captain Barlow walked along to the tent of Bootea to tell her of the arrangement that had been made for their leaving the camp so that she might be ready.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Sometimes I wondered if such men lived; yet I suppose a woman always has in her mind a vague conception that such an one might be.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He could see in the girl's eyes the reflection of a dual mental struggle, an ineffable sweetness varied by a changing cloud of something that was apprehension or doubt.
protectornounUS /prəˈtektər/
a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading "The Sahib is a protector to Bootea," she said.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Captain Barlow walked along to the tent of Bootea to tell her of the arrangement that had been made for their leaving the camp so that she might be ready.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading He could see in the girl's eyes the reflection of a dual mental struggle, an ineffable sweetness varied by a changing cloud of something that was apprehension or doubt.
Sahibnoun
formerly a term of respect for important white Europeans in colonial India; used after the name
From this reading "The Sahib is a protector to Bootea," she said.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "The Sahib is a protector to Bootea," she said.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He could see in the girl's eyes the reflection of a dual mental struggle, an ineffable sweetness varied by a changing cloud of something that was apprehension or doubt.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Captain Barlow walked along to the tent of Bootea to tell her of the arrangement that had been made for their leaving the camp so that she might be ready.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Captain Barlow walked along to the tent of Bootea to tell her of the arrangement that had been made for their leaving the camp so that she might be ready.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading He could see in the girl's eyes the reflection of a dual mental struggle, an ineffable sweetness varied by a changing cloud of something that was apprehension or doubt.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading "Sometimes I wondered if such men lived; yet I suppose a woman always has in her mind a vague conception that such an one might be.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading He could see in the girl's eyes the reflection of a dual mental struggle, an ineffable sweetness varied by a changing cloud of something that was apprehension or doubt.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "Sometimes I wondered if such men lived; yet I suppose a woman always has in her mind a vague conception that such an one might be.
express a supposition
From this reading "Sometimes I wondered if such men lived; yet I suppose a woman always has in her mind a vague conception that such an one might be.
sweetnessnounUS /ˈswiːtnəs/
the taste experience when sugar dissolves in the mouth
From this reading He could see in the girl's eyes the reflection of a dual mental struggle, an ineffable sweetness varied by a changing cloud of something that was apprehension or doubt.
express in words
From this reading Captain Barlow walked along to the tent of Bootea to tell her of the arrangement that had been made for their leaving the camp so that she might be ready.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading Captain Barlow walked along to the tent of Bootea to tell her of the arrangement that had been made for their leaving the camp so that she might be ready.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Captain Barlow walked along to the tent of Bootea to tell her of the arrangement that had been made for their leaving the camp so that she might be ready.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Captain Barlow walked along to the tent of Bootea to tell her of the arrangement that had been made for their leaving the camp so that she might be ready.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Captain Barlow walked along to the tent of Bootea to tell her of the arrangement that had been made for their leaving the camp so that she might be ready.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Captain Barlow walked along to the tent of Bootea to tell her of the arrangement that had been made for their leaving the camp so that she might be ready.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading "Sometimes I wondered if such men lived; yet I suppose a woman always has in her mind a vague conception that such an one might be.
variedadjectiveUS /ˈverid/
characterized by variety
From this reading He could see in the girl's eyes the reflection of a dual mental struggle, an ineffable sweetness varied by a changing cloud of something that was apprehension or doubt.
wakesnounUS /weɪks/
plural of “wake” — the consequences of an event (especially a catastrophic event)
From this reading But always that, that is like a dream, is broken--one wakes."
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Captain Barlow walked along to the tent of Bootea to tell her of the arrangement that had been made for their leaving the camp so that she might be ready.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He could see in the girl's eyes the reflection of a dual mental struggle, an ineffable sweetness varied by a changing cloud of something that was apprehension or doubt.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "Sometimes I wondered if such men lived; yet I suppose a woman always has in her mind a vague conception that such an one might be.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading "Sometimes I wondered if such men lived; yet I suppose a woman always has in her mind a vague conception that such an one might be.
but in spite of that
From this reading "Sometimes I wondered if such men lived; yet I suppose a woman always has in her mind a vague conception that such an one might be.
