used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A young man’s looks, which may be alarming within the concentration of four walls, convey no fear and not so much impression in the fresh wind blowing from the moors and the openness of the country road.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading To be sure it was afternoon and twilight coming on, which is always a witching hour.
alarmingadjectiveUS /əˈlɑːrmɪŋ/
frightening because of an awareness of danger
From this reading A young man’s looks, which may be alarming within the concentration of four walls, convey no fear and not so much impression in the fresh wind blowing from the moors and the openness of the country road.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading He stood at the corner of the byeway waiting for her as she came along, light-footed, in her close-fitting tweed dress, which made a dim setting to the brightness of her countenance.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading To be sure it was afternoon and twilight coming on, which is always a witching hour.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A young man’s looks, which may be alarming within the concentration of four walls, convey no fear and not so much impression in the fresh wind blowing from the moors and the openness of the country road.
apprehensionnounUS /ˌæprɪˈhenʃən/
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading Effie came towards him smiling, without apprehension.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He stood at the corner of the byeway waiting for her as she came along, light-footed, in her close-fitting tweed dress, which made a dim setting to the brightness of her countenance.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He stood at the corner of the byeway waiting for her as she came along, light-footed, in her close-fitting tweed dress, which made a dim setting to the brightness of her countenance.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading The atmosphere out of doors had not the same consciousness, the same suggestion in it which was inside.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A young man’s looks, which may be alarming within the concentration of four walls, convey no fear and not so much impression in the fresh wind blowing from the moors and the openness of the country road.
blowingnounUS /ˈbloʊɪŋ/
processing that involves blowing a gas
From this reading A young man’s looks, which may be alarming within the concentration of four walls, convey no fear and not so much impression in the fresh wind blowing from the moors and the openness of the country road.
brightnessnounUS /ˈbraɪtnəs/
the location of a visual perception along a continuum from black to white
From this reading He stood at the corner of the byeway waiting for her as she came along, light-footed, in her close-fitting tweed dress, which made a dim setting to the brightness of her countenance.
byeway
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From this reading He stood at the corner of the byeway waiting for her as she came along, light-footed, in her close-fitting tweed dress, which made a dim setting to the brightness of her countenance.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Effie came towards him smiling, without apprehension.
close-fittingadjective
fitting closely but comfortably
From this reading He stood at the corner of the byeway waiting for her as she came along, light-footed, in her close-fitting tweed dress, which made a dim setting to the brightness of her countenance.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading To be sure it was afternoon and twilight coming on, which is always a witching hour.
concentrationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsənˈtreɪʃən/
the strength of a solution; number of molecules of a substance in a given volume
From this reading A young man’s looks, which may be alarming within the concentration of four walls, convey no fear and not so much impression in the fresh wind blowing from the moors and the openness of the country road.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading The atmosphere out of doors had not the same consciousness, the same suggestion in it which was inside.
conveyverbUS /kənˈveɪ/
(of information) make known; pass on
From this reading A young man’s looks, which may be alarming within the concentration of four walls, convey no fear and not so much impression in the fresh wind blowing from the moors and the openness of the country road.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading He stood at the corner of the byeway waiting for her as she came along, light-footed, in her close-fitting tweed dress, which made a dim setting to the brightness of her countenance.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading He stood at the corner of the byeway waiting for her as she came along, light-footed, in her close-fitting tweed dress, which made a dim setting to the brightness of her countenance.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading A young man’s looks, which may be alarming within the concentration of four walls, convey no fear and not so much impression in the fresh wind blowing from the moors and the openness of the country road.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading He stood at the corner of the byeway waiting for her as she came along, light-footed, in her close-fitting tweed dress, which made a dim setting to the brightness of her countenance.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The atmosphere out of doors had not the same consciousness, the same suggestion in it which was inside.
put on clothes
From this reading He stood at the corner of the byeway waiting for her as she came along, light-footed, in her close-fitting tweed dress, which made a dim setting to the brightness of her countenance.
Effie
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From this reading Effie came towards him smiling, without apprehension.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading A young man’s looks, which may be alarming within the concentration of four walls, convey no fear and not so much impression in the fresh wind blowing from the moors and the openness of the country road.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He stood at the corner of the byeway waiting for her as she came along, light-footed, in her close-fitting tweed dress, which made a dim setting to the brightness of her countenance.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading A young man’s looks, which may be alarming within the concentration of four walls, convey no fear and not so much impression in the fresh wind blowing from the moors and the openness of the country road.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading A young man’s looks, which may be alarming within the concentration of four walls, convey no fear and not so much impression in the fresh wind blowing from the moors and the openness of the country road.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A young man’s looks, which may be alarming within the concentration of four walls, convey no fear and not so much impression in the fresh wind blowing from the moors and the openness of the country road.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The atmosphere out of doors had not the same consciousness, the same suggestion in it which was inside.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He stood at the corner of the byeway waiting for her as she came along, light-footed, in her close-fitting tweed dress, which made a dim setting to the brightness of her countenance.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He stood at the corner of the byeway waiting for her as she came along, light-footed, in her close-fitting tweed dress, which made a dim setting to the brightness of her countenance.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Effie came towards him smiling, without apprehension.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading To be sure it was afternoon and twilight coming on, which is always a witching hour.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading A young man’s looks, which may be alarming within the concentration of four walls, convey no fear and not so much impression in the fresh wind blowing from the moors and the openness of the country road.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The atmosphere out of doors had not the same consciousness, the same suggestion in it which was inside.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading The atmosphere out of doors had not the same consciousness, the same suggestion in it which was inside.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To be sure it was afternoon and twilight coming on, which is always a witching hour.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The atmosphere out of doors had not the same consciousness, the same suggestion in it which was inside.
light-footedadjective
(of movement) having a light and springy step
From this reading He stood at the corner of the byeway waiting for her as she came along, light-footed, in her close-fitting tweed dress, which made a dim setting to the brightness of her countenance.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading A young man’s looks, which may be alarming within the concentration of four walls, convey no fear and not so much impression in the fresh wind blowing from the moors and the openness of the country road.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He stood at the corner of the byeway waiting for her as she came along, light-footed, in her close-fitting tweed dress, which made a dim setting to the brightness of her countenance.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A young man’s looks, which may be alarming within the concentration of four walls, convey no fear and not so much impression in the fresh wind blowing from the moors and the openness of the country road.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading A young man’s looks, which may be alarming within the concentration of four walls, convey no fear and not so much impression in the fresh wind blowing from the moors and the openness of the country road.
moorsnounUS /mʊrz/
plural of “moor” — one of the Muslim people of north Africa; of mixed Arab and Berber descent; converted to Islam in the 8th century; conqueror of Spain in the 8th century
From this reading A young man’s looks, which may be alarming within the concentration of four walls, convey no fear and not so much impression in the fresh wind blowing from the moors and the openness of the country road.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading A young man’s looks, which may be alarming within the concentration of four walls, convey no fear and not so much impression in the fresh wind blowing from the moors and the openness of the country road.
not any; not one
From this reading A young man’s looks, which may be alarming within the concentration of four walls, convey no fear and not so much impression in the fresh wind blowing from the moors and the openness of the country road.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The atmosphere out of doors had not the same consciousness, the same suggestion in it which was inside.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The atmosphere out of doors had not the same consciousness, the same suggestion in it which was inside.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading To be sure it was afternoon and twilight coming on, which is always a witching hour.
opennessnounUS /ˈoʊpənnəs/
without obstructions to passage or view
From this reading A young man’s looks, which may be alarming within the concentration of four walls, convey no fear and not so much impression in the fresh wind blowing from the moors and the openness of the country road.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The atmosphere out of doors had not the same consciousness, the same suggestion in it which was inside.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading A young man’s looks, which may be alarming within the concentration of four walls, convey no fear and not so much impression in the fresh wind blowing from the moors and the openness of the country road.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The atmosphere out of doors had not the same consciousness, the same suggestion in it which was inside.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading He stood at the corner of the byeway waiting for her as she came along, light-footed, in her close-fitting tweed dress, which made a dim setting to the brightness of her countenance.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He stood at the corner of the byeway waiting for her as she came along, light-footed, in her close-fitting tweed dress, which made a dim setting to the brightness of her countenance.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading Effie came towards him smiling, without apprehension.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A young man’s looks, which may be alarming within the concentration of four walls, convey no fear and not so much impression in the fresh wind blowing from the moors and the openness of the country road.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading He stood at the corner of the byeway waiting for her as she came along, light-footed, in her close-fitting tweed dress, which made a dim setting to the brightness of her countenance.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading The atmosphere out of doors had not the same consciousness, the same suggestion in it which was inside.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading To be sure it was afternoon and twilight coming on, which is always a witching hour.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The atmosphere out of doors had not the same consciousness, the same suggestion in it which was inside.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To be sure it was afternoon and twilight coming on, which is always a witching hour.
in the direction of
From this reading Effie came towards him smiling, without apprehension.
tweednounUS /twiːd/
thick woolen fabric used for clothing; originated in Scotland
From this reading He stood at the corner of the byeway waiting for her as she came along, light-footed, in her close-fitting tweed dress, which made a dim setting to the brightness of her countenance.
twilightnounUS /ˈtwaɪlaɪt/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading To be sure it was afternoon and twilight coming on, which is always a witching hour.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading He stood at the corner of the byeway waiting for her as she came along, light-footed, in her close-fitting tweed dress, which made a dim setting to the brightness of her countenance.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading A young man’s looks, which may be alarming within the concentration of four walls, convey no fear and not so much impression in the fresh wind blowing from the moors and the openness of the country road.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The atmosphere out of doors had not the same consciousness, the same suggestion in it which was inside.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The atmosphere out of doors had not the same consciousness, the same suggestion in it which was inside.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading A young man’s looks, which may be alarming within the concentration of four walls, convey no fear and not so much impression in the fresh wind blowing from the moors and the openness of the country road.
witchingnounUS /ˈwɪtʃɪŋ/
the use or practice of witchcraft
From this reading To be sure it was afternoon and twilight coming on, which is always a witching hour.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading A young man’s looks, which may be alarming within the concentration of four walls, convey no fear and not so much impression in the fresh wind blowing from the moors and the openness of the country road.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Effie came towards him smiling, without apprehension.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading A young man’s looks, which may be alarming within the concentration of four walls, convey no fear and not so much impression in the fresh wind blowing from the moors and the openness of the country road.
