used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After a moment the girl went on, gently enough: "If I don't care about you, I think I ought to tell you; you will feel more free.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading After a moment the girl went on, gently enough: "If I don't care about you, I think I ought to tell you; you will feel more free.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After a moment the girl went on, gently enough: "If I don't care about you, I think I ought to tell you; you will feel more free.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading After her first greeting, Garda had moved away a step or two; she now stood leaning back against the firm little trunk of one of the orange-trees, playing with a small spray of the bright leaves as she talked.
react verbally
From this reading Winthrop had literally made no answer to Garda's speech; he only looked at her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading After her first greeting, Garda had moved away a step or two; she now stood leaning back against the firm little trunk of one of the orange-trees, playing with a small spray of the bright leaves as she talked.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Winthrop had literally made no answer to Garda's speech; he only looked at her.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading After her first greeting, Garda had moved away a step or two; she now stood leaning back against the firm little trunk of one of the orange-trees, playing with a small spray of the bright leaves as she talked.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading After her first greeting, Garda had moved away a step or two; she now stood leaning back against the firm little trunk of one of the orange-trees, playing with a small spray of the bright leaves as she talked.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Don't you think it is better that I should tell you?"
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading After her first greeting, Garda had moved away a step or two; she now stood leaning back against the firm little trunk of one of the orange-trees, playing with a small spray of the bright leaves as she talked.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading After a moment the girl went on, gently enough: "If I don't care about you, I think I ought to tell you; you will feel more free.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading "Certainly; if it is true."
don't
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From this reading After a moment the girl went on, gently enough: "If I don't care about you, I think I ought to tell you; you will feel more free.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading After a moment the girl went on, gently enough: "If I don't care about you, I think I ought to tell you; you will feel more free.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading After a moment the girl went on, gently enough: "If I don't care about you, I think I ought to tell you; you will feel more free.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading After her first greeting, Garda had moved away a step or two; she now stood leaning back against the firm little trunk of one of the orange-trees, playing with a small spray of the bright leaves as she talked.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading After her first greeting, Garda had moved away a step or two; she now stood leaning back against the firm little trunk of one of the orange-trees, playing with a small spray of the bright leaves as she talked.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading After a moment the girl went on, gently enough: "If I don't care about you, I think I ought to tell you; you will feel more free.
Garda
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From this reading After her first greeting, Garda had moved away a step or two; she now stood leaning back against the firm little trunk of one of the orange-trees, playing with a small spray of the bright leaves as she talked.
Garda's
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From this reading Winthrop had literally made no answer to Garda's speech; he only looked at her.
in a gradual manner
From this reading After a moment the girl went on, gently enough: "If I don't care about you, I think I ought to tell you; you will feel more free.
a young female
From this reading After a moment the girl went on, gently enough: "If I don't care about you, I think I ought to tell you; you will feel more free.
greetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading After her first greeting, Garda had moved away a step or two; she now stood leaning back against the firm little trunk of one of the orange-trees, playing with a small spray of the bright leaves as she talked.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Winthrop had literally made no answer to Garda's speech; he only looked at her.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Winthrop had literally made no answer to Garda's speech; he only looked at her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Winthrop had literally made no answer to Garda's speech; he only looked at her.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading After a moment the girl went on, gently enough: "If I don't care about you, I think I ought to tell you; you will feel more free.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading After a moment the girl went on, gently enough: "If I don't care about you, I think I ought to tell you; you will feel more free.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Don't you think it is better that I should tell you?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Don't you think it is better that I should tell you?"
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading After her first greeting, Garda had moved away a step or two; she now stood leaning back against the firm little trunk of one of the orange-trees, playing with a small spray of the bright leaves as she talked.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading After her first greeting, Garda had moved away a step or two; she now stood leaning back against the firm little trunk of one of the orange-trees, playing with a small spray of the bright leaves as she talked.
literallyadverbUS /ˈlɪtərəli/
in a literal sense
From this reading Winthrop had literally made no answer to Garda's speech; he only looked at her.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading After her first greeting, Garda had moved away a step or two; she now stood leaning back against the firm little trunk of one of the orange-trees, playing with a small spray of the bright leaves as she talked.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Winthrop had literally made no answer to Garda's speech; he only looked at her.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Winthrop had literally made no answer to Garda's speech; he only looked at her.
a particular point in time
From this reading After a moment the girl went on, gently enough: "If I don't care about you, I think I ought to tell you; you will feel more free.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading After a moment the girl went on, gently enough: "If I don't care about you, I think I ought to tell you; you will feel more free.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading After her first greeting, Garda had moved away a step or two; she now stood leaning back against the firm little trunk of one of the orange-trees, playing with a small spray of the bright leaves as she talked.
not any; not one
From this reading Winthrop had literally made no answer to Garda's speech; he only looked at her.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading After her first greeting, Garda had moved away a step or two; she now stood leaning back against the firm little trunk of one of the orange-trees, playing with a small spray of the bright leaves as she talked.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After her first greeting, Garda had moved away a step or two; she now stood leaning back against the firm little trunk of one of the orange-trees, playing with a small spray of the bright leaves as she talked.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading After a moment the girl went on, gently enough: "If I don't care about you, I think I ought to tell you; you will feel more free.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading After her first greeting, Garda had moved away a step or two; she now stood leaning back against the firm little trunk of one of the orange-trees, playing with a small spray of the bright leaves as she talked.
and nothing more
From this reading Winthrop had literally made no answer to Garda's speech; he only looked at her.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading After her first greeting, Garda had moved away a step or two; she now stood leaning back against the firm little trunk of one of the orange-trees, playing with a small spray of the bright leaves as she talked.
orange-trees
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From this reading After her first greeting, Garda had moved away a step or two; she now stood leaning back against the firm little trunk of one of the orange-trees, playing with a small spray of the bright leaves as she talked.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading After a moment the girl went on, gently enough: "If I don't care about you, I think I ought to tell you; you will feel more free.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading After her first greeting, Garda had moved away a step or two; she now stood leaning back against the firm little trunk of one of the orange-trees, playing with a small spray of the bright leaves as she talked.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After her first greeting, Garda had moved away a step or two; she now stood leaning back against the firm little trunk of one of the orange-trees, playing with a small spray of the bright leaves as she talked.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Don't you think it is better that I should tell you?"
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading After her first greeting, Garda had moved away a step or two; she now stood leaning back against the firm little trunk of one of the orange-trees, playing with a small spray of the bright leaves as she talked.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading Winthrop had literally made no answer to Garda's speech; he only looked at her.
spraynounUS /spreɪ/
a pesticide in suspension or solution; intended for spraying
From this reading After her first greeting, Garda had moved away a step or two; she now stood leaning back against the firm little trunk of one of the orange-trees, playing with a small spray of the bright leaves as she talked.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading After her first greeting, Garda had moved away a step or two; she now stood leaning back against the firm little trunk of one of the orange-trees, playing with a small spray of the bright leaves as she talked.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading After her first greeting, Garda had moved away a step or two; she now stood leaning back against the firm little trunk of one of the orange-trees, playing with a small spray of the bright leaves as she talked.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading After her first greeting, Garda had moved away a step or two; she now stood leaning back against the firm little trunk of one of the orange-trees, playing with a small spray of the bright leaves as she talked.
express in words
From this reading After a moment the girl went on, gently enough: "If I don't care about you, I think I ought to tell you; you will feel more free.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Don't you think it is better that I should tell you?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After a moment the girl went on, gently enough: "If I don't care about you, I think I ought to tell you; you will feel more free.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading After a moment the girl went on, gently enough: "If I don't care about you, I think I ought to tell you; you will feel more free.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Winthrop had literally made no answer to Garda's speech; he only looked at her.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading "Certainly; if it is true."
the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber
From this reading After her first greeting, Garda had moved away a step or two; she now stood leaning back against the firm little trunk of one of the orange-trees, playing with a small spray of the bright leaves as she talked.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading After her first greeting, Garda had moved away a step or two; she now stood leaning back against the firm little trunk of one of the orange-trees, playing with a small spray of the bright leaves as she talked.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading After a moment the girl went on, gently enough: "If I don't care about you, I think I ought to tell you; you will feel more free.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading After a moment the girl went on, gently enough: "If I don't care about you, I think I ought to tell you; you will feel more free.
Winthrop
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From this reading Winthrop had literally made no answer to Garda's speech; he only looked at her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading After her first greeting, Garda had moved away a step or two; she now stood leaning back against the firm little trunk of one of the orange-trees, playing with a small spray of the bright leaves as she talked.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading After a moment the girl went on, gently enough: "If I don't care about you, I think I ought to tell you; you will feel more free.
