used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE DOLPHIN INN I suppose it's natural enough that the events of that night should stand out in my memory with vivid distinctness, while the six or seven years that followed have only left a general impression of their progress.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We didn't steal away at the dead of night, and hide for days in the woods.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I can't possibly say where our wanderings led us, for my father still seemed ill at ease if he lingered too long at one place.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading We didn't steal away at the dead of night, and hide for days in the woods.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading But now they became less harassing.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But now they became less harassing.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading We journeyed in comfort with horses or by coach, and sheltered by the welcome of great inn fires.
can't
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From this reading I can't possibly say where our wanderings led us, for my father still seemed ill at ease if he lingered too long at one place.
teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading We journeyed in comfort with horses or by coach, and sheltered by the welcome of great inn fires.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading We journeyed in comfort with horses or by coach, and sheltered by the welcome of great inn fires.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading We didn't steal away at the dead of night, and hide for days in the woods.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading We didn't steal away at the dead of night, and hide for days in the woods.
didn't
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From this reading We didn't steal away at the dead of night, and hide for days in the woods.
distinctnessnoun
the quality of being sharp and clear
From this reading THE DOLPHIN INN I suppose it's natural enough that the events of that night should stand out in my memory with vivid distinctness, while the six or seven years that followed have only left a general impression of their progress.
DOLPHINnounUS /ˈdɑːlfən/
large slender food and game fish widely distributed in warm seas (especially around Hawaii)
From this reading THE DOLPHIN INN I suppose it's natural enough that the events of that night should stand out in my memory with vivid distinctness, while the six or seven years that followed have only left a general impression of their progress.
move gently or carefully
From this reading I can't possibly say where our wanderings led us, for my father still seemed ill at ease if he lingered too long at one place.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading THE DOLPHIN INN I suppose it's natural enough that the events of that night should stand out in my memory with vivid distinctness, while the six or seven years that followed have only left a general impression of their progress.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading THE DOLPHIN INN I suppose it's natural enough that the events of that night should stand out in my memory with vivid distinctness, while the six or seven years that followed have only left a general impression of their progress.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading I can't possibly say where our wanderings led us, for my father still seemed ill at ease if he lingered too long at one place.
plural of “fire” — the event of something burning (often destructive)
From this reading We journeyed in comfort with horses or by coach, and sheltered by the welcome of great inn fires.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading THE DOLPHIN INN I suppose it's natural enough that the events of that night should stand out in my memory with vivid distinctness, while the six or seven years that followed have only left a general impression of their progress.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I can't possibly say where our wanderings led us, for my father still seemed ill at ease if he lingered too long at one place.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading THE DOLPHIN INN I suppose it's natural enough that the events of that night should stand out in my memory with vivid distinctness, while the six or seven years that followed have only left a general impression of their progress.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading We journeyed in comfort with horses or by coach, and sheltered by the welcome of great inn fires.
harassingverbUS /hərˈæsɪŋ/
-ing form of “harass” — annoy continually or chronically
From this reading But now they became less harassing.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading THE DOLPHIN INN I suppose it's natural enough that the events of that night should stand out in my memory with vivid distinctness, while the six or seven years that followed have only left a general impression of their progress.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I can't possibly say where our wanderings led us, for my father still seemed ill at ease if he lingered too long at one place.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading We didn't steal away at the dead of night, and hide for days in the woods.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading We journeyed in comfort with horses or by coach, and sheltered by the welcome of great inn fires.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE DOLPHIN INN I suppose it's natural enough that the events of that night should stand out in my memory with vivid distinctness, while the six or seven years that followed have only left a general impression of their progress.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I can't possibly say where our wanderings led us, for my father still seemed ill at ease if he lingered too long at one place.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading I can't possibly say where our wanderings led us, for my father still seemed ill at ease if he lingered too long at one place.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading THE DOLPHIN INN I suppose it's natural enough that the events of that night should stand out in my memory with vivid distinctness, while the six or seven years that followed have only left a general impression of their progress.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE DOLPHIN INN I suppose it's natural enough that the events of that night should stand out in my memory with vivid distinctness, while the six or seven years that followed have only left a general impression of their progress.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading THE DOLPHIN INN I suppose it's natural enough that the events of that night should stand out in my memory with vivid distinctness, while the six or seven years that followed have only left a general impression of their progress.
it's
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From this reading THE DOLPHIN INN I suppose it's natural enough that the events of that night should stand out in my memory with vivid distinctness, while the six or seven years that followed have only left a general impression of their progress.
journeyedverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrnid/
past form of “journey” — undertake a journey or trip
From this reading We journeyed in comfort with horses or by coach, and sheltered by the welcome of great inn fires.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading I can't possibly say where our wanderings led us, for my father still seemed ill at ease if he lingered too long at one place.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading THE DOLPHIN INN I suppose it's natural enough that the events of that night should stand out in my memory with vivid distinctness, while the six or seven years that followed have only left a general impression of their progress.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading But now they became less harassing.
lingeredverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡərd/
past form of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading I can't possibly say where our wanderings led us, for my father still seemed ill at ease if he lingered too long at one place.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading I can't possibly say where our wanderings led us, for my father still seemed ill at ease if he lingered too long at one place.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading THE DOLPHIN INN I suppose it's natural enough that the events of that night should stand out in my memory with vivid distinctness, while the six or seven years that followed have only left a general impression of their progress.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading THE DOLPHIN INN I suppose it's natural enough that the events of that night should stand out in my memory with vivid distinctness, while the six or seven years that followed have only left a general impression of their progress.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading THE DOLPHIN INN I suppose it's natural enough that the events of that night should stand out in my memory with vivid distinctness, while the six or seven years that followed have only left a general impression of their progress.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE DOLPHIN INN I suppose it's natural enough that the events of that night should stand out in my memory with vivid distinctness, while the six or seven years that followed have only left a general impression of their progress.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But now they became less harassing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DOLPHIN INN I suppose it's natural enough that the events of that night should stand out in my memory with vivid distinctness, while the six or seven years that followed have only left a general impression of their progress.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I can't possibly say where our wanderings led us, for my father still seemed ill at ease if he lingered too long at one place.
and nothing more
From this reading THE DOLPHIN INN I suppose it's natural enough that the events of that night should stand out in my memory with vivid distinctness, while the six or seven years that followed have only left a general impression of their progress.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE DOLPHIN INN I suppose it's natural enough that the events of that night should stand out in my memory with vivid distinctness, while the six or seven years that followed have only left a general impression of their progress.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading I can't possibly say where our wanderings led us, for my father still seemed ill at ease if he lingered too long at one place.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE DOLPHIN INN I suppose it's natural enough that the events of that night should stand out in my memory with vivid distinctness, while the six or seven years that followed have only left a general impression of their progress.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading I can't possibly say where our wanderings led us, for my father still seemed ill at ease if he lingered too long at one place.
by chance
From this reading I can't possibly say where our wanderings led us, for my father still seemed ill at ease if he lingered too long at one place.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading THE DOLPHIN INN I suppose it's natural enough that the events of that night should stand out in my memory with vivid distinctness, while the six or seven years that followed have only left a general impression of their progress.
express in words
From this reading I can't possibly say where our wanderings led us, for my father still seemed ill at ease if he lingered too long at one place.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading I can't possibly say where our wanderings led us, for my father still seemed ill at ease if he lingered too long at one place.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading THE DOLPHIN INN I suppose it's natural enough that the events of that night should stand out in my memory with vivid distinctness, while the six or seven years that followed have only left a general impression of their progress.
shelteredadjectiveUS /ˈʃeltərd/
protected from danger or bad weather
From this reading We journeyed in comfort with horses or by coach, and sheltered by the welcome of great inn fires.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading THE DOLPHIN INN I suppose it's natural enough that the events of that night should stand out in my memory with vivid distinctness, while the six or seven years that followed have only left a general impression of their progress.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading THE DOLPHIN INN I suppose it's natural enough that the events of that night should stand out in my memory with vivid distinctness, while the six or seven years that followed have only left a general impression of their progress.
be standing; be upright
From this reading THE DOLPHIN INN I suppose it's natural enough that the events of that night should stand out in my memory with vivid distinctness, while the six or seven years that followed have only left a general impression of their progress.
stealverbUS /stiːl/
take without the owner's consent
From this reading We didn't steal away at the dead of night, and hide for days in the woods.
not in physical motion
From this reading I can't possibly say where our wanderings led us, for my father still seemed ill at ease if he lingered too long at one place.
express a supposition
From this reading THE DOLPHIN INN I suppose it's natural enough that the events of that night should stand out in my memory with vivid distinctness, while the six or seven years that followed have only left a general impression of their progress.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE DOLPHIN INN I suppose it's natural enough that the events of that night should stand out in my memory with vivid distinctness, while the six or seven years that followed have only left a general impression of their progress.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DOLPHIN INN I suppose it's natural enough that the events of that night should stand out in my memory with vivid distinctness, while the six or seven years that followed have only left a general impression of their progress.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE DOLPHIN INN I suppose it's natural enough that the events of that night should stand out in my memory with vivid distinctness, while the six or seven years that followed have only left a general impression of their progress.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But now they became less harassing.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading I can't possibly say where our wanderings led us, for my father still seemed ill at ease if he lingered too long at one place.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I can't possibly say where our wanderings led us, for my father still seemed ill at ease if he lingered too long at one place.
vividadjectiveUS /ˈvɪvəd/
evoking lifelike images within the mind
From this reading THE DOLPHIN INN I suppose it's natural enough that the events of that night should stand out in my memory with vivid distinctness, while the six or seven years that followed have only left a general impression of their progress.
wanderingsnounUS /ˈwɑːndərɪŋz/
plural of “wandering” — travelling about without any clear destination
From this reading I can't possibly say where our wanderings led us, for my father still seemed ill at ease if he lingered too long at one place.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We didn't steal away at the dead of night, and hide for days in the woods.
accept gladly
From this reading We journeyed in comfort with horses or by coach, and sheltered by the welcome of great inn fires.
in or at the place that
From this reading I can't possibly say where our wanderings led us, for my father still seemed ill at ease if he lingered too long at one place.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading THE DOLPHIN INN I suppose it's natural enough that the events of that night should stand out in my memory with vivid distinctness, while the six or seven years that followed have only left a general impression of their progress.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE DOLPHIN INN I suppose it's natural enough that the events of that night should stand out in my memory with vivid distinctness, while the six or seven years that followed have only left a general impression of their progress.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading We didn't steal away at the dead of night, and hide for days in the woods.
a late time of life
From this reading THE DOLPHIN INN I suppose it's natural enough that the events of that night should stand out in my memory with vivid distinctness, while the six or seven years that followed have only left a general impression of their progress.
