used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a very beautiful lane-- green, secluded, and overshadowed by dark trees.
anew
From this reading Although I had not thought it necessary to mention to Mrs. Brand how soon I meant to return to the Grove, she took complete possession of me for the whole of the next day; but, the following morning, I prevented the possibility of her doing so again, by starting out of Poplar Lodge before she had opened her aristocratic eyes.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although I had not thought it necessary to mention to Mrs. Brand how soon I meant to return to the Grove, she took complete possession of me for the whole of the next day; but, the following morning, I prevented the possibility of her doing so again, by starting out of Poplar Lodge before she had opened her aristocratic eyes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I wanted to see Cornelius, and make him explain his strange conduct.
aristocraticadjectiveUS /ərˌɪstəˈkrætɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy
From this reading Although I had not thought it necessary to mention to Mrs. Brand how soon I meant to return to the Grove, she took complete possession of me for the whole of the next day; but, the following morning, I prevented the possibility of her doing so again, by starting out of Poplar Lodge before she had opened her aristocratic eyes.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading It was a very beautiful lane-- green, secluded, and overshadowed by dark trees.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Although I had not thought it necessary to mention to Mrs. Brand how soon I meant to return to the Grove, she took complete possession of me for the whole of the next day; but, the following morning, I prevented the possibility of her doing so again, by starting out of Poplar Lodge before she had opened her aristocratic eyes.
BrandnounUS /brænd/
a name given to a product or service
From this reading Although I had not thought it necessary to mention to Mrs. Brand how soon I meant to return to the Grove, she took complete possession of me for the whole of the next day; but, the following morning, I prevented the possibility of her doing so again, by starting out of Poplar Lodge before she had opened her aristocratic eyes.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Although I had not thought it necessary to mention to Mrs. Brand how soon I meant to return to the Grove, she took complete possession of me for the whole of the next day; but, the following morning, I prevented the possibility of her doing so again, by starting out of Poplar Lodge before she had opened her aristocratic eyes.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Although I had not thought it necessary to mention to Mrs. Brand how soon I meant to return to the Grove, she took complete possession of me for the whole of the next day; but, the following morning, I prevented the possibility of her doing so again, by starting out of Poplar Lodge before she had opened her aristocratic eyes.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading Although I had not thought it necessary to mention to Mrs. Brand how soon I meant to return to the Grove, she took complete possession of me for the whole of the next day; but, the following morning, I prevented the possibility of her doing so again, by starting out of Poplar Lodge before she had opened her aristocratic eyes.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading I wanted to see Cornelius, and make him explain his strange conduct.
Cornelius
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From this reading I wanted to see Cornelius, and make him explain his strange conduct.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading It was a very beautiful lane-- green, secluded, and overshadowed by dark trees.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Although I had not thought it necessary to mention to Mrs. Brand how soon I meant to return to the Grove, she took complete possession of me for the whole of the next day; but, the following morning, I prevented the possibility of her doing so again, by starting out of Poplar Lodge before she had opened her aristocratic eyes.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Although I had not thought it necessary to mention to Mrs. Brand how soon I meant to return to the Grove, she took complete possession of me for the whole of the next day; but, the following morning, I prevented the possibility of her doing so again, by starting out of Poplar Lodge before she had opened her aristocratic eyes.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading I wanted to see Cornelius, and make him explain his strange conduct.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Although I had not thought it necessary to mention to Mrs. Brand how soon I meant to return to the Grove, she took complete possession of me for the whole of the next day; but, the following morning, I prevented the possibility of her doing so again, by starting out of Poplar Lodge before she had opened her aristocratic eyes.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Although I had not thought it necessary to mention to Mrs. Brand how soon I meant to return to the Grove, she took complete possession of me for the whole of the next day; but, the following morning, I prevented the possibility of her doing so again, by starting out of Poplar Lodge before she had opened her aristocratic eyes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Although I had not thought it necessary to mention to Mrs. Brand how soon I meant to return to the Grove, she took complete possession of me for the whole of the next day; but, the following morning, I prevented the possibility of her doing so again, by starting out of Poplar Lodge before she had opened her aristocratic eyes.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading It looked fresh and pleasant on this May morning.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading It was a very beautiful lane-- green, secluded, and overshadowed by dark trees.
GrovenounUS /ɡroʊv/
a small growth of trees without underbrush
From this reading Although I had not thought it necessary to mention to Mrs. Brand how soon I meant to return to the Grove, she took complete possession of me for the whole of the next day; but, the following morning, I prevented the possibility of her doing so again, by starting out of Poplar Lodge before she had opened her aristocratic eyes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Although I had not thought it necessary to mention to Mrs. Brand how soon I meant to return to the Grove, she took complete possession of me for the whole of the next day; but, the following morning, I prevented the possibility of her doing so again, by starting out of Poplar Lodge before she had opened her aristocratic eyes.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Although I had not thought it necessary to mention to Mrs. Brand how soon I meant to return to the Grove, she took complete possession of me for the whole of the next day; but, the following morning, I prevented the possibility of her doing so again, by starting out of Poplar Lodge before she had opened her aristocratic eyes.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I wanted to see Cornelius, and make him explain his strange conduct.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I wanted to see Cornelius, and make him explain his strange conduct.
how
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From this reading Although I had not thought it necessary to mention to Mrs. Brand how soon I meant to return to the Grove, she took complete possession of me for the whole of the next day; but, the following morning, I prevented the possibility of her doing so again, by starting out of Poplar Lodge before she had opened her aristocratic eyes.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Although I had not thought it necessary to mention to Mrs. Brand how soon I meant to return to the Grove, she took complete possession of me for the whole of the next day; but, the following morning, I prevented the possibility of her doing so again, by starting out of Poplar Lodge before she had opened her aristocratic eyes.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Although I had not thought it necessary to mention to Mrs. Brand how soon I meant to return to the Grove, she took complete possession of me for the whole of the next day; but, the following morning, I prevented the possibility of her doing so again, by starting out of Poplar Lodge before she had opened her aristocratic eyes.
a narrow way or road
From this reading I went by the lane where we had parted.
LodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading Although I had not thought it necessary to mention to Mrs. Brand how soon I meant to return to the Grove, she took complete possession of me for the whole of the next day; but, the following morning, I prevented the possibility of her doing so again, by starting out of Poplar Lodge before she had opened her aristocratic eyes.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading It looked fresh and pleasant on this May morning.
engage in
From this reading I wanted to see Cornelius, and make him explain his strange conduct.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It looked fresh and pleasant on this May morning.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Although I had not thought it necessary to mention to Mrs. Brand how soon I meant to return to the Grove, she took complete possession of me for the whole of the next day; but, the following morning, I prevented the possibility of her doing so again, by starting out of Poplar Lodge before she had opened her aristocratic eyes.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Although I had not thought it necessary to mention to Mrs. Brand how soon I meant to return to the Grove, she took complete possession of me for the whole of the next day; but, the following morning, I prevented the possibility of her doing so again, by starting out of Poplar Lodge before she had opened her aristocratic eyes.
make reference to
From this reading Although I had not thought it necessary to mention to Mrs. Brand how soon I meant to return to the Grove, she took complete possession of me for the whole of the next day; but, the following morning, I prevented the possibility of her doing so again, by starting out of Poplar Lodge before she had opened her aristocratic eyes.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Although I had not thought it necessary to mention to Mrs. Brand how soon I meant to return to the Grove, she took complete possession of me for the whole of the next day; but, the following morning, I prevented the possibility of her doing so again, by starting out of Poplar Lodge before she had opened her aristocratic eyes.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Although I had not thought it necessary to mention to Mrs. Brand how soon I meant to return to the Grove, she took complete possession of me for the whole of the next day; but, the following morning, I prevented the possibility of her doing so again, by starting out of Poplar Lodge before she had opened her aristocratic eyes.
absolutely essential
From this reading Although I had not thought it necessary to mention to Mrs. Brand how soon I meant to return to the Grove, she took complete possession of me for the whole of the next day; but, the following morning, I prevented the possibility of her doing so again, by starting out of Poplar Lodge before she had opened her aristocratic eyes.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Although I had not thought it necessary to mention to Mrs. Brand how soon I meant to return to the Grove, she took complete possession of me for the whole of the next day; but, the following morning, I prevented the possibility of her doing so again, by starting out of Poplar Lodge before she had opened her aristocratic eyes.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Although I had not thought it necessary to mention to Mrs. Brand how soon I meant to return to the Grove, she took complete possession of me for the whole of the next day; but, the following morning, I prevented the possibility of her doing so again, by starting out of Poplar Lodge before she had opened her aristocratic eyes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Although I had not thought it necessary to mention to Mrs. Brand how soon I meant to return to the Grove, she took complete possession of me for the whole of the next day; but, the following morning, I prevented the possibility of her doing so again, by starting out of Poplar Lodge before she had opened her aristocratic eyes.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It looked fresh and pleasant on this May morning.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Although I had not thought it necessary to mention to Mrs. Brand how soon I meant to return to the Grove, she took complete possession of me for the whole of the next day; but, the following morning, I prevented the possibility of her doing so again, by starting out of Poplar Lodge before she had opened her aristocratic eyes.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Although I had not thought it necessary to mention to Mrs. Brand how soon I meant to return to the Grove, she took complete possession of me for the whole of the next day; but, the following morning, I prevented the possibility of her doing so again, by starting out of Poplar Lodge before she had opened her aristocratic eyes.
overshadowedverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈʃædoʊd/
past form of “overshadow” — be greater in significance than
From this reading It was a very beautiful lane-- green, secluded, and overshadowed by dark trees.
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading I went by the lane where we had parted.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading It looked fresh and pleasant on this May morning.
PoplarnounUS /ˈpɑːplər/
soft light-colored non-durable wood of the poplar
From this reading Although I had not thought it necessary to mention to Mrs. Brand how soon I meant to return to the Grove, she took complete possession of me for the whole of the next day; but, the following morning, I prevented the possibility of her doing so again, by starting out of Poplar Lodge before she had opened her aristocratic eyes.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading Although I had not thought it necessary to mention to Mrs. Brand how soon I meant to return to the Grove, she took complete possession of me for the whole of the next day; but, the following morning, I prevented the possibility of her doing so again, by starting out of Poplar Lodge before she had opened her aristocratic eyes.
a future prospect or potential
From this reading Although I had not thought it necessary to mention to Mrs. Brand how soon I meant to return to the Grove, she took complete possession of me for the whole of the next day; but, the following morning, I prevented the possibility of her doing so again, by starting out of Poplar Lodge before she had opened her aristocratic eyes.
preventedverbUS /prɪˈventɪd/
past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading Although I had not thought it necessary to mention to Mrs. Brand how soon I meant to return to the Grove, she took complete possession of me for the whole of the next day; but, the following morning, I prevented the possibility of her doing so again, by starting out of Poplar Lodge before she had opened her aristocratic eyes.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Although I had not thought it necessary to mention to Mrs. Brand how soon I meant to return to the Grove, she took complete possession of me for the whole of the next day; but, the following morning, I prevented the possibility of her doing so again, by starting out of Poplar Lodge before she had opened her aristocratic eyes.
secludedadjectiveUS /sɪˈkluːdɪd/
hidden from general view or use
From this reading It was a very beautiful lane-- green, secluded, and overshadowed by dark trees.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I wanted to see Cornelius, and make him explain his strange conduct.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although I had not thought it necessary to mention to Mrs. Brand how soon I meant to return to the Grove, she took complete possession of me for the whole of the next day; but, the following morning, I prevented the possibility of her doing so again, by starting out of Poplar Lodge before she had opened her aristocratic eyes.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Although I had not thought it necessary to mention to Mrs. Brand how soon I meant to return to the Grove, she took complete possession of me for the whole of the next day; but, the following morning, I prevented the possibility of her doing so again, by starting out of Poplar Lodge before she had opened her aristocratic eyes.
in the near future
From this reading Although I had not thought it necessary to mention to Mrs. Brand how soon I meant to return to the Grove, she took complete possession of me for the whole of the next day; but, the following morning, I prevented the possibility of her doing so again, by starting out of Poplar Lodge before she had opened her aristocratic eyes.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading Although I had not thought it necessary to mention to Mrs. Brand how soon I meant to return to the Grove, she took complete possession of me for the whole of the next day; but, the following morning, I prevented the possibility of her doing so again, by starting out of Poplar Lodge before she had opened her aristocratic eyes.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading I wanted to see Cornelius, and make him explain his strange conduct.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Although I had not thought it necessary to mention to Mrs. Brand how soon I meant to return to the Grove, she took complete possession of me for the whole of the next day; but, the following morning, I prevented the possibility of her doing so again, by starting out of Poplar Lodge before she had opened her aristocratic eyes.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It looked fresh and pleasant on this May morning.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Although I had not thought it necessary to mention to Mrs. Brand how soon I meant to return to the Grove, she took complete possession of me for the whole of the next day; but, the following morning, I prevented the possibility of her doing so again, by starting out of Poplar Lodge before she had opened her aristocratic eyes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Although I had not thought it necessary to mention to Mrs. Brand how soon I meant to return to the Grove, she took complete possession of me for the whole of the next day; but, the following morning, I prevented the possibility of her doing so again, by starting out of Poplar Lodge before she had opened her aristocratic eyes.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Although I had not thought it necessary to mention to Mrs. Brand how soon I meant to return to the Grove, she took complete possession of me for the whole of the next day; but, the following morning, I prevented the possibility of her doing so again, by starting out of Poplar Lodge before she had opened her aristocratic eyes.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading It was a very beautiful lane-- green, secluded, and overshadowed by dark trees.
precisely as stated
From this reading It was a very beautiful lane-- green, secluded, and overshadowed by dark trees.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading I wanted to see Cornelius, and make him explain his strange conduct.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a very beautiful lane-- green, secluded, and overshadowed by dark trees.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I went by the lane where we had parted.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I went by the lane where we had parted.
in or at the place that
From this reading I went by the lane where we had parted.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Although I had not thought it necessary to mention to Mrs. Brand how soon I meant to return to the Grove, she took complete possession of me for the whole of the next day; but, the following morning, I prevented the possibility of her doing so again, by starting out of Poplar Lodge before she had opened her aristocratic eyes.
