used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _In which the strange tale of Dora, another victim of the Bright-eyed Goddess, is told to Clarence._ When Clarence awoke the next morning, it dawned upon him very slowly that he was in the firm grasp of a stronger hand, and, without any effort on his part, walking up and down the greensward at a pace not unworthy of a professional walker.
in addition
From this reading It was Ben, he also realized, who, holding him by arm and collar, was causing him to walk with such tremendous strides.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _In which the strange tale of Dora, another victim of the Bright-eyed Goddess, is told to Clarence._ When Clarence awoke the next morning, it dawned upon him very slowly that he was in the firm grasp of a stronger hand, and, without any effort on his part, walking up and down the greensward at a pace not unworthy of a professional walker.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading _In which the strange tale of Dora, another victim of the Bright-eyed Goddess, is told to Clarence._ When Clarence awoke the next morning, it dawned upon him very slowly that he was in the firm grasp of a stronger hand, and, without any effort on his part, walking up and down the greensward at a pace not unworthy of a professional walker.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading _In which the strange tale of Dora, another victim of the Bright-eyed Goddess, is told to Clarence._ When Clarence awoke the next morning, it dawned upon him very slowly that he was in the firm grasp of a stronger hand, and, without any effort on his part, walking up and down the greensward at a pace not unworthy of a professional walker.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading It was Ben, he also realized, who, holding him by arm and collar, was causing him to walk with such tremendous strides.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading At her tent door, Dora, fresh as a dew-washed rose, stood laughing at him heartily.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _In which the strange tale of Dora, another victim of the Bright-eyed Goddess, is told to Clarence._ When Clarence awoke the next morning, it dawned upon him very slowly that he was in the firm grasp of a stronger hand, and, without any effort on his part, walking up and down the greensward at a pace not unworthy of a professional walker.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading _In which the strange tale of Dora, another victim of the Bright-eyed Goddess, is told to Clarence._ When Clarence awoke the next morning, it dawned upon him very slowly that he was in the firm grasp of a stronger hand, and, without any effort on his part, walking up and down the greensward at a pace not unworthy of a professional walker.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading It was Ben, he also realized, who, holding him by arm and collar, was causing him to walk with such tremendous strides.
Bright-eyed
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From this reading _In which the strange tale of Dora, another victim of the Bright-eyed Goddess, is told to Clarence._ When Clarence awoke the next morning, it dawned upon him very slowly that he was in the firm grasp of a stronger hand, and, without any effort on his part, walking up and down the greensward at a pace not unworthy of a professional walker.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading A further survey brought to his notice the gypsies grouped together and eyeing him with interest.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was Ben, he also realized, who, holding him by arm and collar, was causing him to walk with such tremendous strides.
causingnounUS /ˈkɑːzɪŋ/
the act of causing something to happen
From this reading It was Ben, he also realized, who, holding him by arm and collar, was causing him to walk with such tremendous strides.
ClarencenounUS /ˈklerəns/
a closed carriage with four wheels and seats for four passengers
From this reading _In which the strange tale of Dora, another victim of the Bright-eyed Goddess, is told to Clarence._ When Clarence awoke the next morning, it dawned upon him very slowly that he was in the firm grasp of a stronger hand, and, without any effort on his part, walking up and down the greensward at a pace not unworthy of a professional walker.
collarnounUS /ˈkɑːlər/
a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
From this reading It was Ben, he also realized, who, holding him by arm and collar, was causing him to walk with such tremendous strides.
dawnedverbUS /dɔːnd/
past form of “dawn” — become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions
From this reading _In which the strange tale of Dora, another victim of the Bright-eyed Goddess, is told to Clarence._ When Clarence awoke the next morning, it dawned upon him very slowly that he was in the firm grasp of a stronger hand, and, without any effort on his part, walking up and down the greensward at a pace not unworthy of a professional walker.
dew-washed
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From this reading At her tent door, Dora, fresh as a dew-washed rose, stood laughing at him heartily.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading At her tent door, Dora, fresh as a dew-washed rose, stood laughing at him heartily.
Dora
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From this reading _In which the strange tale of Dora, another victim of the Bright-eyed Goddess, is told to Clarence._ When Clarence awoke the next morning, it dawned upon him very slowly that he was in the firm grasp of a stronger hand, and, without any effort on his part, walking up and down the greensward at a pace not unworthy of a professional walker.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading _In which the strange tale of Dora, another victim of the Bright-eyed Goddess, is told to Clarence._ When Clarence awoke the next morning, it dawned upon him very slowly that he was in the firm grasp of a stronger hand, and, without any effort on his part, walking up and down the greensward at a pace not unworthy of a professional walker.
let fall to the ground
From this reading “I say, Ben, drop it.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading _In which the strange tale of Dora, another victim of the Bright-eyed Goddess, is told to Clarence._ When Clarence awoke the next morning, it dawned upon him very slowly that he was in the firm grasp of a stronger hand, and, without any effort on his part, walking up and down the greensward at a pace not unworthy of a professional walker.
eyeingverbUS /ˈaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “eye” — look at
From this reading A further survey brought to his notice the gypsies grouped together and eyeing him with interest.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading _In which the strange tale of Dora, another victim of the Bright-eyed Goddess, is told to Clarence._ When Clarence awoke the next morning, it dawned upon him very slowly that he was in the firm grasp of a stronger hand, and, without any effort on his part, walking up and down the greensward at a pace not unworthy of a professional walker.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading At her tent door, Dora, fresh as a dew-washed rose, stood laughing at him heartily.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading A further survey brought to his notice the gypsies grouped together and eyeing him with interest.
GoddessnounUS /ˈɡɑːdəs/
a female deity
From this reading _In which the strange tale of Dora, another victim of the Bright-eyed Goddess, is told to Clarence._ When Clarence awoke the next morning, it dawned upon him very slowly that he was in the firm grasp of a stronger hand, and, without any effort on his part, walking up and down the greensward at a pace not unworthy of a professional walker.
hold firmly
From this reading _In which the strange tale of Dora, another victim of the Bright-eyed Goddess, is told to Clarence._ When Clarence awoke the next morning, it dawned upon him very slowly that he was in the firm grasp of a stronger hand, and, without any effort on his part, walking up and down the greensward at a pace not unworthy of a professional walker.
greenswardnoun
surface layer of ground containing a mat of grass and grass roots
From this reading _In which the strange tale of Dora, another victim of the Bright-eyed Goddess, is told to Clarence._ When Clarence awoke the next morning, it dawned upon him very slowly that he was in the firm grasp of a stronger hand, and, without any effort on his part, walking up and down the greensward at a pace not unworthy of a professional walker.
groupedadjectiveUS /ɡruːpt/
arranged into groups
From this reading A further survey brought to his notice the gypsies grouped together and eyeing him with interest.
gypsiesnounUS /ˈdʒɪpsiz/
plural of “gypsy” — a laborer who moves from place to place as demanded by employment
From this reading A further survey brought to his notice the gypsies grouped together and eyeing him with interest.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading _In which the strange tale of Dora, another victim of the Bright-eyed Goddess, is told to Clarence._ When Clarence awoke the next morning, it dawned upon him very slowly that he was in the firm grasp of a stronger hand, and, without any effort on his part, walking up and down the greensward at a pace not unworthy of a professional walker.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _In which the strange tale of Dora, another victim of the Bright-eyed Goddess, is told to Clarence._ When Clarence awoke the next morning, it dawned upon him very slowly that he was in the firm grasp of a stronger hand, and, without any effort on his part, walking up and down the greensward at a pace not unworthy of a professional walker.
with gusto and without reservation
From this reading At her tent door, Dora, fresh as a dew-washed rose, stood laughing at him heartily.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading At her tent door, Dora, fresh as a dew-washed rose, stood laughing at him heartily.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _In which the strange tale of Dora, another victim of the Bright-eyed Goddess, is told to Clarence._ When Clarence awoke the next morning, it dawned upon him very slowly that he was in the firm grasp of a stronger hand, and, without any effort on his part, walking up and down the greensward at a pace not unworthy of a professional walker.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _In which the strange tale of Dora, another victim of the Bright-eyed Goddess, is told to Clarence._ When Clarence awoke the next morning, it dawned upon him very slowly that he was in the firm grasp of a stronger hand, and, without any effort on his part, walking up and down the greensward at a pace not unworthy of a professional walker.
the act of retaining something
From this reading It was Ben, he also realized, who, holding him by arm and collar, was causing him to walk with such tremendous strides.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I say, Ben, drop it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _In which the strange tale of Dora, another victim of the Bright-eyed Goddess, is told to Clarence._ When Clarence awoke the next morning, it dawned upon him very slowly that he was in the firm grasp of a stronger hand, and, without any effort on his part, walking up and down the greensward at a pace not unworthy of a professional walker.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading A further survey brought to his notice the gypsies grouped together and eyeing him with interest.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _In which the strange tale of Dora, another victim of the Bright-eyed Goddess, is told to Clarence._ When Clarence awoke the next morning, it dawned upon him very slowly that he was in the firm grasp of a stronger hand, and, without any effort on his part, walking up and down the greensward at a pace not unworthy of a professional walker.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _In which the strange tale of Dora, another victim of the Bright-eyed Goddess, is told to Clarence._ When Clarence awoke the next morning, it dawned upon him very slowly that he was in the firm grasp of a stronger hand, and, without any effort on his part, walking up and down the greensward at a pace not unworthy of a professional walker.
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading At her tent door, Dora, fresh as a dew-washed rose, stood laughing at him heartily.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading _In which the strange tale of Dora, another victim of the Bright-eyed Goddess, is told to Clarence._ When Clarence awoke the next morning, it dawned upon him very slowly that he was in the firm grasp of a stronger hand, and, without any effort on his part, walking up and down the greensward at a pace not unworthy of a professional walker.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading _In which the strange tale of Dora, another victim of the Bright-eyed Goddess, is told to Clarence._ When Clarence awoke the next morning, it dawned upon him very slowly that he was in the firm grasp of a stronger hand, and, without any effort on his part, walking up and down the greensward at a pace not unworthy of a professional walker.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _In which the strange tale of Dora, another victim of the Bright-eyed Goddess, is told to Clarence._ When Clarence awoke the next morning, it dawned upon him very slowly that he was in the firm grasp of a stronger hand, and, without any effort on his part, walking up and down the greensward at a pace not unworthy of a professional walker.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading A further survey brought to his notice the gypsies grouped together and eyeing him with interest.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _In which the strange tale of Dora, another victim of the Bright-eyed Goddess, is told to Clarence._ When Clarence awoke the next morning, it dawned upon him very slowly that he was in the firm grasp of a stronger hand, and, without any effort on his part, walking up and down the greensward at a pace not unworthy of a professional walker.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _In which the strange tale of Dora, another victim of the Bright-eyed Goddess, is told to Clarence._ When Clarence awoke the next morning, it dawned upon him very slowly that he was in the firm grasp of a stronger hand, and, without any effort on his part, walking up and down the greensward at a pace not unworthy of a professional walker.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading _In which the strange tale of Dora, another victim of the Bright-eyed Goddess, is told to Clarence._ When Clarence awoke the next morning, it dawned upon him very slowly that he was in the firm grasp of a stronger hand, and, without any effort on his part, walking up and down the greensward at a pace not unworthy of a professional walker.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading _In which the strange tale of Dora, another victim of the Bright-eyed Goddess, is told to Clarence._ When Clarence awoke the next morning, it dawned upon him very slowly that he was in the firm grasp of a stronger hand, and, without any effort on his part, walking up and down the greensward at a pace not unworthy of a professional walker.
professionaladjectiveUS /prəˈfeʃənəl/
engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood
From this reading _In which the strange tale of Dora, another victim of the Bright-eyed Goddess, is told to Clarence._ When Clarence awoke the next morning, it dawned upon him very slowly that he was in the firm grasp of a stronger hand, and, without any effort on his part, walking up and down the greensward at a pace not unworthy of a professional walker.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading It was Ben, he also realized, who, holding him by arm and collar, was causing him to walk with such tremendous strides.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading At her tent door, Dora, fresh as a dew-washed rose, stood laughing at him heartily.
express in words
From this reading “I say, Ben, drop it.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading _In which the strange tale of Dora, another victim of the Bright-eyed Goddess, is told to Clarence._ When Clarence awoke the next morning, it dawned upon him very slowly that he was in the firm grasp of a stronger hand, and, without any effort on his part, walking up and down the greensward at a pace not unworthy of a professional walker.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading At her tent door, Dora, fresh as a dew-washed rose, stood laughing at him heartily.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading _In which the strange tale of Dora, another victim of the Bright-eyed Goddess, is told to Clarence._ When Clarence awoke the next morning, it dawned upon him very slowly that he was in the firm grasp of a stronger hand, and, without any effort on his part, walking up and down the greensward at a pace not unworthy of a professional walker.
stridesnounUS /straɪdz/
plural of “stride” — a step in walking or running
From this reading It was Ben, he also realized, who, holding him by arm and collar, was causing him to walk with such tremendous strides.
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading _In which the strange tale of Dora, another victim of the Bright-eyed Goddess, is told to Clarence._ When Clarence awoke the next morning, it dawned upon him very slowly that he was in the firm grasp of a stronger hand, and, without any effort on his part, walking up and down the greensward at a pace not unworthy of a professional walker.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It was Ben, he also realized, who, holding him by arm and collar, was causing him to walk with such tremendous strides.
surveynounUS /sərˈveɪ/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading A further survey brought to his notice the gypsies grouped together and eyeing him with interest.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading _In which the strange tale of Dora, another victim of the Bright-eyed Goddess, is told to Clarence._ When Clarence awoke the next morning, it dawned upon him very slowly that he was in the firm grasp of a stronger hand, and, without any effort on his part, walking up and down the greensward at a pace not unworthy of a professional walker.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading At her tent door, Dora, fresh as a dew-washed rose, stood laughing at him heartily.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _In which the strange tale of Dora, another victim of the Bright-eyed Goddess, is told to Clarence._ When Clarence awoke the next morning, it dawned upon him very slowly that he was in the firm grasp of a stronger hand, and, without any effort on his part, walking up and down the greensward at a pace not unworthy of a professional walker.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _In which the strange tale of Dora, another victim of the Bright-eyed Goddess, is told to Clarence._ When Clarence awoke the next morning, it dawned upon him very slowly that he was in the firm grasp of a stronger hand, and, without any effort on his part, walking up and down the greensward at a pace not unworthy of a professional walker.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _In which the strange tale of Dora, another victim of the Bright-eyed Goddess, is told to Clarence._ When Clarence awoke the next morning, it dawned upon him very slowly that he was in the firm grasp of a stronger hand, and, without any effort on his part, walking up and down the greensward at a pace not unworthy of a professional walker.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading A further survey brought to his notice the gypsies grouped together and eyeing him with interest.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading _In which the strange tale of Dora, another victim of the Bright-eyed Goddess, is told to Clarence._ When Clarence awoke the next morning, it dawned upon him very slowly that he was in the firm grasp of a stronger hand, and, without any effort on his part, walking up and down the greensward at a pace not unworthy of a professional walker.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading It was Ben, he also realized, who, holding him by arm and collar, was causing him to walk with such tremendous strides.
unworthyadjectiveUS /ənˈwɜːrði/
lacking in value or merit
From this reading _In which the strange tale of Dora, another victim of the Bright-eyed Goddess, is told to Clarence._ When Clarence awoke the next morning, it dawned upon him very slowly that he was in the firm grasp of a stronger hand, and, without any effort on his part, walking up and down the greensward at a pace not unworthy of a professional walker.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading _In which the strange tale of Dora, another victim of the Bright-eyed Goddess, is told to Clarence._ When Clarence awoke the next morning, it dawned upon him very slowly that he was in the firm grasp of a stronger hand, and, without any effort on his part, walking up and down the greensward at a pace not unworthy of a professional walker.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading _In which the strange tale of Dora, another victim of the Bright-eyed Goddess, is told to Clarence._ When Clarence awoke the next morning, it dawned upon him very slowly that he was in the firm grasp of a stronger hand, and, without any effort on his part, walking up and down the greensward at a pace not unworthy of a professional walker.
precisely as stated
From this reading _In which the strange tale of Dora, another victim of the Bright-eyed Goddess, is told to Clarence._ When Clarence awoke the next morning, it dawned upon him very slowly that he was in the firm grasp of a stronger hand, and, without any effort on his part, walking up and down the greensward at a pace not unworthy of a professional walker.
an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading _In which the strange tale of Dora, another victim of the Bright-eyed Goddess, is told to Clarence._ When Clarence awoke the next morning, it dawned upon him very slowly that he was in the firm grasp of a stronger hand, and, without any effort on his part, walking up and down the greensward at a pace not unworthy of a professional walker.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading It was Ben, he also realized, who, holding him by arm and collar, was causing him to walk with such tremendous strides.
walkernounUS /ˈwɔːkər/
New Zealand runner who in 1975 became the first person to run a mile in less that 3 minutes and 50 seconds (born in 1952)
From this reading _In which the strange tale of Dora, another victim of the Bright-eyed Goddess, is told to Clarence._ When Clarence awoke the next morning, it dawned upon him very slowly that he was in the firm grasp of a stronger hand, and, without any effort on his part, walking up and down the greensward at a pace not unworthy of a professional walker.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading _In which the strange tale of Dora, another victim of the Bright-eyed Goddess, is told to Clarence._ When Clarence awoke the next morning, it dawned upon him very slowly that he was in the firm grasp of a stronger hand, and, without any effort on his part, walking up and down the greensward at a pace not unworthy of a professional walker.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _In which the strange tale of Dora, another victim of the Bright-eyed Goddess, is told to Clarence._ When Clarence awoke the next morning, it dawned upon him very slowly that he was in the firm grasp of a stronger hand, and, without any effort on his part, walking up and down the greensward at a pace not unworthy of a professional walker.
at the time that
From this reading _In which the strange tale of Dora, another victim of the Bright-eyed Goddess, is told to Clarence._ When Clarence awoke the next morning, it dawned upon him very slowly that he was in the firm grasp of a stronger hand, and, without any effort on his part, walking up and down the greensward at a pace not unworthy of a professional walker.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _In which the strange tale of Dora, another victim of the Bright-eyed Goddess, is told to Clarence._ When Clarence awoke the next morning, it dawned upon him very slowly that he was in the firm grasp of a stronger hand, and, without any effort on his part, walking up and down the greensward at a pace not unworthy of a professional walker.
which person or people
From this reading It was Ben, he also realized, who, holding him by arm and collar, was causing him to walk with such tremendous strides.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A further survey brought to his notice the gypsies grouped together and eyeing him with interest.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading _In which the strange tale of Dora, another victim of the Bright-eyed Goddess, is told to Clarence._ When Clarence awoke the next morning, it dawned upon him very slowly that he was in the firm grasp of a stronger hand, and, without any effort on his part, walking up and down the greensward at a pace not unworthy of a professional walker.
