used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I lay upon the sofa in a day-dream or two, and when rested, went out into the garden.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading I searched every corner, too, in vain; but wandering past the dividing hedge, a voice floated articulately over the still afternoon.
(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 All was calm and warm.
in addition
From this reading I walked home also, and was tolerably tired.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I walked home also, and was tolerably tired.
articulatelyadverb
with eloquence
From this reading I searched every corner, too, in vain; but wandering past the dividing hedge, a voice floated articulately over the still afternoon.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Entering the house as one at home there, I found nobody at home, no Starwood,--no Chevalier.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Entering the house as one at home there, I found nobody at home, no Starwood,--no Chevalier.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I searched every corner, too, in vain; but wandering past the dividing hedge, a voice floated articulately over the still afternoon.
make calm or still
From this reading All was calm and warm.
ChevaliernounUS /ˌʃevəˈlɪr/
French actor and cabaret singer (1888-1972)
From this reading Entering the house as one at home there, I found nobody at home, no Starwood,--no Chevalier.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading I searched every corner, too, in vain; but wandering past the dividing hedge, a voice floated articulately over the still afternoon.
day-dream
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I lay upon the sofa in a day-dream or two, and when rested, went out into the garden.
dividingverbUS /dɪˈvaɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “divide” — separate into parts or portions
From this reading I searched every corner, too, in vain; but wandering past the dividing hedge, a voice floated articulately over the still afternoon.
a movement into or inward
From this reading Entering the house as one at home there, I found nobody at home, no Starwood,--no Chevalier.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading I searched every corner, too, in vain; but wandering past the dividing hedge, a voice floated articulately over the still afternoon.
floatedverbUS /ˈfloʊtəd/
past form of “float” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading I searched every corner, too, in vain; but wandering past the dividing hedge, a voice floated articulately over the still afternoon.
set up or found
From this reading Entering the house as one at home there, I found nobody at home, no Starwood,--no Chevalier.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading I lay upon the sofa in a day-dream or two, and when rested, went out into the garden.
hedgeverbUS /hedʒ/
avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
From this reading I searched every corner, too, in vain; but wandering past the dividing hedge, a voice floated articulately over the still afternoon.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading I walked home also, and was tolerably tired.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Entering the house as one at home there, I found nobody at home, no Starwood,--no Chevalier.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I walked home also, and was tolerably tired.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I lay upon the sofa in a day-dream or two, and when rested, went out into the garden.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I lay upon the sofa in a day-dream or two, and when rested, went out into the garden.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading I lay upon the sofa in a day-dream or two, and when rested, went out into the garden.
not any; not one
From this reading Entering the house as one at home there, I found nobody at home, no Starwood,--no Chevalier.
no person; not anyone
From this reading Entering the house as one at home there, I found nobody at home, no Starwood,--no Chevalier.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Entering the house as one at home there, I found nobody at home, no Starwood,--no Chevalier.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I lay upon the sofa in a day-dream or two, and when rested, went out into the garden.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I lay upon the sofa in a day-dream or two, and when rested, went out into the garden.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading I searched every corner, too, in vain; but wandering past the dividing hedge, a voice floated articulately over the still afternoon.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading I searched every corner, too, in vain; but wandering past the dividing hedge, a voice floated articulately over the still afternoon.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading I lay upon the sofa in a day-dream or two, and when rested, went out into the garden.
searchedverbUS /sɜːrtʃt/
past form of “search” — try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading I searched every corner, too, in vain; but wandering past the dividing hedge, a voice floated articulately over the still afternoon.
sofanounUS /ˈsoʊfə/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading I lay upon the sofa in a day-dream or two, and when rested, went out into the garden.
Starwood
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Entering the house as one at home there, I found nobody at home, no Starwood,--no Chevalier.
not in physical motion
From this reading I searched every corner, too, in vain; but wandering past the dividing hedge, a voice floated articulately over the still afternoon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Entering the house as one at home there, I found nobody at home, no Starwood,--no Chevalier.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Entering the house as one at home there, I found nobody at home, no Starwood,--no Chevalier.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading I walked home also, and was tolerably tired.
tolerablyadverb
in an acceptable (but not outstanding) manner
From this reading I walked home also, and was tolerably tired.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading I searched every corner, too, in vain; but wandering past the dividing hedge, a voice floated articulately over the still afternoon.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading I lay upon the sofa in a day-dream or two, and when rested, went out into the garden.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I lay upon the sofa in a day-dream or two, and when rested, went out into the garden.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading I searched every corner, too, in vain; but wandering past the dividing hedge, a voice floated articulately over the still afternoon.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading I searched every corner, too, in vain; but wandering past the dividing hedge, a voice floated articulately over the still afternoon.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading I walked home also, and was tolerably tired.
migratory
From this reading I searched every corner, too, in vain; but wandering past the dividing hedge, a voice floated articulately over the still afternoon.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading All was calm and warm.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I walked home also, and was tolerably tired.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I lay upon the sofa in a day-dream or two, and when rested, went out into the garden.
at the time that
From this reading I lay upon the sofa in a day-dream or two, and when rested, went out into the garden.
