used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When Clemency and James returned from their drive, they saw a glimmer of light between the house and stable.
AaronnounUS /ˈerən/
United States professional baseball player who hit more home runs than Babe Ruth (born in 1934)
From this reading "Aaron is out there with a lantern," whispered Clemency.
adjustedadjectiveUS /əˈdʒʌstɪd/
altered to accommodate to certain requirements or bring into a proper relation
From this reading She sat up straight, leaned into her corner of the buggy, and adjusted her hat and straightened her hair with the pretty young girl motions of secrecy and modesty.
at or in the front
From this reading James peered ahead into the darkness through which the lantern moved like a will-o'-the-wisp.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Clemency and James returned from their drive, they saw a glimmer of light between the house and stable.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading When Clemency and James returned from their drive, they saw a glimmer of light between the house and stable.
buggynounUS /ˈbʌɡi/
a small lightweight carriage; drawn by a single horse
From this reading She sat up straight, leaned into her corner of the buggy, and adjusted her hat and straightened her hair with the pretty young girl motions of secrecy and modesty.
ClemencynounUS /ˈklemənsi/
good weather with comfortable temperatures
From this reading When Clemency and James returned from their drive, they saw a glimmer of light between the house and stable.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading She sat up straight, leaned into her corner of the buggy, and adjusted her hat and straightened her hair with the pretty young girl motions of secrecy and modesty.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading James peered ahead into the darkness through which the lantern moved like a will-o'-the-wisp.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading When Clemency and James returned from their drive, they saw a glimmer of light between the house and stable.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When Clemency and James returned from their drive, they saw a glimmer of light between the house and stable.
a young female
From this reading She sat up straight, leaned into her corner of the buggy, and adjusted her hat and straightened her hair with the pretty young girl motions of secrecy and modesty.
glimmernounUS /ˈɡlɪmər/
a flash of light (especially reflected light)
From this reading When Clemency and James returned from their drive, they saw a glimmer of light between the house and stable.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading She sat up straight, leaned into her corner of the buggy, and adjusted her hat and straightened her hair with the pretty young girl motions of secrecy and modesty.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading She sat up straight, leaned into her corner of the buggy, and adjusted her hat and straightened her hair with the pretty young girl motions of secrecy and modesty.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Your uncle is here, too," he said.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She sat up straight, leaned into her corner of the buggy, and adjusted her hat and straightened her hair with the pretty young girl motions of secrecy and modesty.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Your uncle is here, too," he said.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading When Clemency and James returned from their drive, they saw a glimmer of light between the house and stable.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She sat up straight, leaned into her corner of the buggy, and adjusted her hat and straightened her hair with the pretty young girl motions of secrecy and modesty.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Aaron is out there with a lantern," whispered Clemency.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading When Clemency and James returned from their drive, they saw a glimmer of light between the house and stable.
lanternnounUS /ˈlæntərn/
light in a transparent protective case
From this reading "Aaron is out there with a lantern," whispered Clemency.
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading She sat up straight, leaned into her corner of the buggy, and adjusted her hat and straightened her hair with the pretty young girl motions of secrecy and modesty.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading When Clemency and James returned from their drive, they saw a glimmer of light between the house and stable.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading James peered ahead into the darkness through which the lantern moved like a will-o'-the-wisp.
modestynounUS /ˈmɑːdəsti/
freedom from vanity or conceit
From this reading She sat up straight, leaned into her corner of the buggy, and adjusted her hat and straightened her hair with the pretty young girl motions of secrecy and modesty.
motionsnounUS /ˈmoʊʃənz/
plural of “motion” — the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading She sat up straight, leaned into her corner of the buggy, and adjusted her hat and straightened her hair with the pretty young girl motions of secrecy and modesty.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading James peered ahead into the darkness through which the lantern moved like a will-o'-the-wisp.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Clemency and James returned from their drive, they saw a glimmer of light between the house and stable.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Aaron is out there with a lantern," whispered Clemency.
peeredverbUS /pɪrd/
past form of “peer” — look searchingly
From this reading James peered ahead into the darkness through which the lantern moved like a will-o'-the-wisp.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading She sat up straight, leaned into her corner of the buggy, and adjusted her hat and straightened her hair with the pretty young girl motions of secrecy and modesty.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading When Clemency and James returned from their drive, they saw a glimmer of light between the house and stable.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Your uncle is here, too," he said.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading She sat up straight, leaned into her corner of the buggy, and adjusted her hat and straightened her hair with the pretty young girl motions of secrecy and modesty.
cut with a saw
From this reading When Clemency and James returned from their drive, they saw a glimmer of light between the house and stable.
secrecynounUS /ˈsiːkrəsi/
the trait of keeping things secret
From this reading She sat up straight, leaned into her corner of the buggy, and adjusted her hat and straightened her hair with the pretty young girl motions of secrecy and modesty.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She sat up straight, leaned into her corner of the buggy, and adjusted her hat and straightened her hair with the pretty young girl motions of secrecy and modesty.
stableadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪbəl/
resistant to change of position or condition
From this reading When Clemency and James returned from their drive, they saw a glimmer of light between the house and stable.
successive (without a break)
From this reading She sat up straight, leaned into her corner of the buggy, and adjusted her hat and straightened her hair with the pretty young girl motions of secrecy and modesty.
straightenedverbUS /ˈstreɪtənd/
past form of “straighten” — straighten up or out; make straight
From this reading She sat up straight, leaned into her corner of the buggy, and adjusted her hat and straightened her hair with the pretty young girl motions of secrecy and modesty.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Clemency and James returned from their drive, they saw a glimmer of light between the house and stable.
the-wisp
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From this reading James peered ahead into the darkness through which the lantern moved like a will-o'-the-wisp.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading When Clemency and James returned from their drive, they saw a glimmer of light between the house and stable.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Aaron is out there with a lantern," whispered Clemency.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Clemency and James returned from their drive, they saw a glimmer of light between the house and stable.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading James peered ahead into the darkness through which the lantern moved like a will-o'-the-wisp.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "Your uncle is here, too," he said.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading "Your uncle is here, too," he said.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She sat up straight, leaned into her corner of the buggy, and adjusted her hat and straightened her hair with the pretty young girl motions of secrecy and modesty.
at the time that
From this reading When Clemency and James returned from their drive, they saw a glimmer of light between the house and stable.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading James peered ahead into the darkness through which the lantern moved like a will-o'-the-wisp.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading "Aaron is out there with a lantern," whispered Clemency.
will-o
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From this reading James peered ahead into the darkness through which the lantern moved like a will-o'-the-wisp.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Aaron is out there with a lantern," whispered Clemency.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading She sat up straight, leaned into her corner of the buggy, and adjusted her hat and straightened her hair with the pretty young girl motions of secrecy and modesty.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Your uncle is here, too," he said.
