used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ARGUMENT: EVERYCHILD VIEWS WITH AMAZEMENT A FAMOUS DWELLING-PLACE, AND IS GRIEVED BY THE PLIGHT OF AN UNFORTUNATE PRINCE.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading With much difficulty the little boy crawled up the stile, step by step; and when he got to the top step and paused a minute, he turned about, just as small children will do, and began climbing down the stile on the other side, moving feet foremost.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading A STRANGE HOUSE IN THE FOREST Together they traveled along the road the greater part of the day without mishap and without any experience worth recording.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading ARGUMENT: EVERYCHILD VIEWS WITH AMAZEMENT A FAMOUS DWELLING-PLACE, AND IS GRIEVED BY THE PLIGHT OF AN UNFORTUNATE PRINCE.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading As was her custom, the Masked Lady did not make her appearance among them as long as they were quite light-hearted, and Everychild went so far as to congratulate himself upon having seen the last of her.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading ARGUMENT: EVERYCHILD VIEWS WITH AMAZEMENT A FAMOUS DWELLING-PLACE, AND IS GRIEVED BY THE PLIGHT OF AN UNFORTUNATE PRINCE.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ARGUMENT: EVERYCHILD VIEWS WITH AMAZEMENT A FAMOUS DWELLING-PLACE, AND IS GRIEVED BY THE PLIGHT OF AN UNFORTUNATE PRINCE.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading A STRANGE HOUSE IN THE FOREST Together they traveled along the road the greater part of the day without mishap and without any experience worth recording.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading As was her custom, the Masked Lady did not make her appearance among them as long as they were quite light-hearted, and Everychild went so far as to congratulate himself upon having seen the last of her.
a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading ARGUMENT: EVERYCHILD VIEWS WITH AMAZEMENT A FAMOUS DWELLING-PLACE, AND IS GRIEVED BY THE PLIGHT OF AN UNFORTUNATE PRINCE.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As was her custom, the Masked Lady did not make her appearance among them as long as they were quite light-hearted, and Everychild went so far as to congratulate himself upon having seen the last of her.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading With much difficulty the little boy crawled up the stile, step by step; and when he got to the top step and paused a minute, he turned about, just as small children will do, and began climbing down the stile on the other side, moving feet foremost.
a youthful male person
From this reading Toward evening they came within sight of a path leading into the road on which they traveled, and on a stile which stood in the way of the path they observed a little boy who was plainly in trouble.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading ARGUMENT: EVERYCHILD VIEWS WITH AMAZEMENT A FAMOUS DWELLING-PLACE, AND IS GRIEVED BY THE PLIGHT OF AN UNFORTUNATE PRINCE.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Toward evening they came within sight of a path leading into the road on which they traveled, and on a stile which stood in the way of the path they observed a little boy who was plainly in trouble.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading With much difficulty the little boy crawled up the stile, step by step; and when he got to the top step and paused a minute, he turned about, just as small children will do, and began climbing down the stile on the other side, moving feet foremost.
climbingnounUS /ˈklaɪmɪŋ/
an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
From this reading With much difficulty the little boy crawled up the stile, step by step; and when he got to the top step and paused a minute, he turned about, just as small children will do, and began climbing down the stile on the other side, moving feet foremost.
congratulateverbUS /kənˈɡrætʃəleɪt/
say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading As was her custom, the Masked Lady did not make her appearance among them as long as they were quite light-hearted, and Everychild went so far as to congratulate himself upon having seen the last of her.
crawledverbUS /krɔːld/
past form of “crawl” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading With much difficulty the little boy crawled up the stile, step by step; and when he got to the top step and paused a minute, he turned about, just as small children will do, and began climbing down the stile on the other side, moving feet foremost.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading As was her custom, the Masked Lady did not make her appearance among them as long as they were quite light-hearted, and Everychild went so far as to congratulate himself upon having seen the last of her.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A STRANGE HOUSE IN THE FOREST Together they traveled along the road the greater part of the day without mishap and without any experience worth recording.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading As was her custom, the Masked Lady did not make her appearance among them as long as they were quite light-hearted, and Everychild went so far as to congratulate himself upon having seen the last of her.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading With much difficulty the little boy crawled up the stile, step by step; and when he got to the top step and paused a minute, he turned about, just as small children will do, and began climbing down the stile on the other side, moving feet foremost.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading With much difficulty the little boy crawled up the stile, step by step; and when he got to the top step and paused a minute, he turned about, just as small children will do, and began climbing down the stile on the other side, moving feet foremost.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading With much difficulty the little boy crawled up the stile, step by step; and when he got to the top step and paused a minute, he turned about, just as small children will do, and began climbing down the stile on the other side, moving feet foremost.
DWELLING-PLACE
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From this reading ARGUMENT: EVERYCHILD VIEWS WITH AMAZEMENT A FAMOUS DWELLING-PLACE, AND IS GRIEVED BY THE PLIGHT OF AN UNFORTUNATE PRINCE.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Toward evening they came within sight of a path leading into the road on which they traveled, and on a stile which stood in the way of the path they observed a little boy who was plainly in trouble.
EVERYCHILD
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From this reading ARGUMENT: EVERYCHILD VIEWS WITH AMAZEMENT A FAMOUS DWELLING-PLACE, AND IS GRIEVED BY THE PLIGHT OF AN UNFORTUNATE PRINCE.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading A STRANGE HOUSE IN THE FOREST Together they traveled along the road the greater part of the day without mishap and without any experience worth recording.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading ARGUMENT: EVERYCHILD VIEWS WITH AMAZEMENT A FAMOUS DWELLING-PLACE, AND IS GRIEVED BY THE PLIGHT OF AN UNFORTUNATE PRINCE.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading As was her custom, the Masked Lady did not make her appearance among them as long as they were quite light-hearted, and Everychild went so far as to congratulate himself upon having seen the last of her.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading With much difficulty the little boy crawled up the stile, step by step; and when he got to the top step and paused a minute, he turned about, just as small children will do, and began climbing down the stile on the other side, moving feet foremost.
foremostadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmoʊst/
ranking above all others
From this reading With much difficulty the little boy crawled up the stile, step by step; and when he got to the top step and paused a minute, he turned about, just as small children will do, and began climbing down the stile on the other side, moving feet foremost.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading A STRANGE HOUSE IN THE FOREST Together they traveled along the road the greater part of the day without mishap and without any experience worth recording.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading With much difficulty the little boy crawled up the stile, step by step; and when he got to the top step and paused a minute, he turned about, just as small children will do, and began climbing down the stile on the other side, moving feet foremost.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading A STRANGE HOUSE IN THE FOREST Together they traveled along the road the greater part of the day without mishap and without any experience worth recording.
GRIEVEDverbUS /ɡriːvd/
past form of “grieve” — feel grief
From this reading ARGUMENT: EVERYCHILD VIEWS WITH AMAZEMENT A FAMOUS DWELLING-PLACE, AND IS GRIEVED BY THE PLIGHT OF AN UNFORTUNATE PRINCE.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading As was her custom, the Masked Lady did not make her appearance among them as long as they were quite light-hearted, and Everychild went so far as to congratulate himself upon having seen the last of her.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With much difficulty the little boy crawled up the stile, step by step; and when he got to the top step and paused a minute, he turned about, just as small children will do, and began climbing down the stile on the other side, moving feet foremost.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As was her custom, the Masked Lady did not make her appearance among them as long as they were quite light-hearted, and Everychild went so far as to congratulate himself upon having seen the last of her.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading As was her custom, the Masked Lady did not make her appearance among them as long as they were quite light-hearted, and Everychild went so far as to congratulate himself upon having seen the last of her.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading A STRANGE HOUSE IN THE FOREST Together they traveled along the road the greater part of the day without mishap and without any experience worth recording.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A STRANGE HOUSE IN THE FOREST Together they traveled along the road the greater part of the day without mishap and without any experience worth recording.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Toward evening they came within sight of a path leading into the road on which they traveled, and on a stile which stood in the way of the path they observed a little boy who was plainly in trouble.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ARGUMENT: EVERYCHILD VIEWS WITH AMAZEMENT A FAMOUS DWELLING-PLACE, AND IS GRIEVED BY THE PLIGHT OF AN UNFORTUNATE PRINCE.
and nothing more
From this reading With much difficulty the little boy crawled up the stile, step by step; and when he got to the top step and paused a minute, he turned about, just as small children will do, and began climbing down the stile on the other side, moving feet foremost.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading As was her custom, the Masked Lady did not make her appearance among them as long as they were quite light-hearted, and Everychild went so far as to congratulate himself upon having seen the last of her.
immediately past
From this reading As was her custom, the Masked Lady did not make her appearance among them as long as they were quite light-hearted, and Everychild went so far as to congratulate himself upon having seen the last of her.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading Toward evening they came within sight of a path leading into the road on which they traveled, and on a stile which stood in the way of the path they observed a little boy who was plainly in trouble.
light-heartedadjective
carefree and happy and lighthearted
From this reading As was her custom, the Masked Lady did not make her appearance among them as long as they were quite light-hearted, and Everychild went so far as to congratulate himself upon having seen the last of her.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Toward evening they came within sight of a path leading into the road on which they traveled, and on a stile which stood in the way of the path they observed a little boy who was plainly in trouble.
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 As was her custom, the Masked Lady did not make her appearance among them as long as they were quite light-hearted, and Everychild went so far as to congratulate himself upon having seen the last of her.
engage in
From this reading As was her custom, the Masked Lady did not make her appearance among them as long as they were quite light-hearted, and Everychild went so far as to congratulate himself upon having seen the last of her.
MaskedadjectiveUS /mæskt/
having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading
From this reading As was her custom, the Masked Lady did not make her appearance among them as long as they were quite light-hearted, and Everychild went so far as to congratulate himself upon having seen the last of her.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading With much difficulty the little boy crawled up the stile, step by step; and when he got to the top step and paused a minute, he turned about, just as small children will do, and began climbing down the stile on the other side, moving feet foremost.
mishapnounUS /ˈmɪshæp/
an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate
From this reading A STRANGE HOUSE IN THE FOREST Together they traveled along the road the greater part of the day without mishap and without any experience worth recording.
in motion
From this reading With much difficulty the little boy crawled up the stile, step by step; and when he got to the top step and paused a minute, he turned about, just as small children will do, and began climbing down the stile on the other side, moving feet foremost.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading With much difficulty the little boy crawled up the stile, step by step; and when he got to the top step and paused a minute, he turned about, just as small children will do, and began climbing down the stile on the other side, moving feet foremost.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As was her custom, the Masked Lady did not make her appearance among them as long as they were quite light-hearted, and Everychild went so far as to congratulate himself upon having seen the last of her.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Toward evening they came within sight of a path leading into the road on which they traveled, and on a stile which stood in the way of the path they observed a little boy who was plainly in trouble.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ARGUMENT: EVERYCHILD VIEWS WITH AMAZEMENT A FAMOUS DWELLING-PLACE, AND IS GRIEVED BY THE PLIGHT OF AN UNFORTUNATE PRINCE.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Toward evening they came within sight of a path leading into the road on which they traveled, and on a stile which stood in the way of the path they observed a little boy who was plainly in trouble.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading With much difficulty the little boy crawled up the stile, step by step; and when he got to the top step and paused a minute, he turned about, just as small children will do, and began climbing down the stile on the other side, moving feet foremost.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading A STRANGE HOUSE IN THE FOREST Together they traveled along the road the greater part of the day without mishap and without any experience worth recording.
a course of conduct
From this reading Toward evening they came within sight of a path leading into the road on which they traveled, and on a stile which stood in the way of the path they observed a little boy who was plainly in trouble.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading With much difficulty the little boy crawled up the stile, step by step; and when he got to the top step and paused a minute, he turned about, just as small children will do, and began climbing down the stile on the other side, moving feet foremost.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Toward evening they came within sight of a path leading into the road on which they traveled, and on a stile which stood in the way of the path they observed a little boy who was plainly in trouble.
PLIGHTnounUS /plaɪt/
a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one
From this reading ARGUMENT: EVERYCHILD VIEWS WITH AMAZEMENT A FAMOUS DWELLING-PLACE, AND IS GRIEVED BY THE PLIGHT OF AN UNFORTUNATE PRINCE.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading ARGUMENT: EVERYCHILD VIEWS WITH AMAZEMENT A FAMOUS DWELLING-PLACE, AND IS GRIEVED BY THE PLIGHT OF AN UNFORTUNATE PRINCE.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading As was her custom, the Masked Lady did not make her appearance among them as long as they were quite light-hearted, and Everychild went so far as to congratulate himself upon having seen the last of her.
recordingnounUS /rəˈkɔːrdɪŋ/
a signal that encodes something (e.g., picture or sound) that has been recorded
From this reading A STRANGE HOUSE IN THE FOREST Together they traveled along the road the greater part of the day without mishap and without any experience worth recording.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading A STRANGE HOUSE IN THE FOREST Together they traveled along the road the greater part of the day without mishap and without any experience worth recording.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading As was her custom, the Masked Lady did not make her appearance among them as long as they were quite light-hearted, and Everychild went so far as to congratulate himself upon having seen the last of her.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading With much difficulty the little boy crawled up the stile, step by step; and when he got to the top step and paused a minute, he turned about, just as small children will do, and began climbing down the stile on the other side, moving feet foremost.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Toward evening they came within sight of a path leading into the road on which they traveled, and on a stile which stood in the way of the path they observed a little boy who was plainly in trouble.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading With much difficulty the little boy crawled up the stile, step by step; and when he got to the top step and paused a minute, he turned about, just as small children will do, and began climbing down the stile on the other side, moving feet foremost.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading As was her custom, the Masked Lady did not make her appearance among them as long as they were quite light-hearted, and Everychild went so far as to congratulate himself upon having seen the last of her.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading With much difficulty the little boy crawled up the stile, step by step; and when he got to the top step and paused a minute, he turned about, just as small children will do, and began climbing down the stile on the other side, moving feet foremost.
stilenounUS /staɪl/
an upright that is a member in a door or window frame
From this reading Toward evening they came within sight of a path leading into the road on which they traveled, and on a stile which stood in the way of the path they observed a little boy who was plainly in trouble.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Toward evening they came within sight of a path leading into the road on which they traveled, and on a stile which stood in the way of the path they observed a little boy who was plainly in trouble.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading A STRANGE HOUSE IN THE FOREST Together they traveled along the road the greater part of the day without mishap and without any experience worth recording.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ARGUMENT: EVERYCHILD VIEWS WITH AMAZEMENT A FAMOUS DWELLING-PLACE, AND IS GRIEVED BY THE PLIGHT OF AN UNFORTUNATE PRINCE.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading As was her custom, the Masked Lady did not make her appearance among them as long as they were quite light-hearted, and Everychild went so far as to congratulate himself upon having seen the last of her.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A STRANGE HOUSE IN THE FOREST Together they traveled along the road the greater part of the day without mishap and without any experience worth recording.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As was her custom, the Masked Lady did not make her appearance among them as long as they were quite light-hearted, and Everychild went so far as to congratulate himself upon having seen the last of her.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading A STRANGE HOUSE IN THE FOREST Together they traveled along the road the greater part of the day without mishap and without any experience worth recording.
the upper part of anything
From this reading With much difficulty the little boy crawled up the stile, step by step; and when he got to the top step and paused a minute, he turned about, just as small children will do, and began climbing down the stile on the other side, moving feet foremost.
TowardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Toward evening they came within sight of a path leading into the road on which they traveled, and on a stile which stood in the way of the path they observed a little boy who was plainly in trouble.
traveledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
traveled over or through; sometimes used as a combining term
From this reading A STRANGE HOUSE IN THE FOREST Together they traveled along the road the greater part of the day without mishap and without any experience worth recording.
a source of difficulty
From this reading Toward evening they came within sight of a path leading into the road on which they traveled, and on a stile which stood in the way of the path they observed a little boy who was plainly in trouble.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading With much difficulty the little boy crawled up the stile, step by step; and when he got to the top step and paused a minute, he turned about, just as small children will do, and began climbing down the stile on the other side, moving feet foremost.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading ARGUMENT: EVERYCHILD VIEWS WITH AMAZEMENT A FAMOUS DWELLING-PLACE, AND IS GRIEVED BY THE PLIGHT OF AN UNFORTUNATE PRINCE.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading With much difficulty the little boy crawled up the stile, step by step; and when he got to the top step and paused a minute, he turned about, just as small children will do, and began climbing down the stile on the other side, moving feet foremost.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading As was her custom, the Masked Lady did not make her appearance among them as long as they were quite light-hearted, and Everychild went so far as to congratulate himself upon having seen the last of her.
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading ARGUMENT: EVERYCHILD VIEWS WITH AMAZEMENT A FAMOUS DWELLING-PLACE, AND IS GRIEVED BY THE PLIGHT OF AN UNFORTUNATE PRINCE.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As was her custom, the Masked Lady did not make her appearance among them as long as they were quite light-hearted, and Everychild went so far as to congratulate himself upon having seen the last of her.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Toward evening they came within sight of a path leading into the road on which they traveled, and on a stile which stood in the way of the path they observed a little boy who was plainly in trouble.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading As was her custom, the Masked Lady did not make her appearance among them as long as they were quite light-hearted, and Everychild went so far as to congratulate himself upon having seen the last of her.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As was her custom, the Masked Lady did not make her appearance among them as long as they were quite light-hearted, and Everychild went so far as to congratulate himself upon having seen the last of her.
at the time that
From this reading With much difficulty the little boy crawled up the stile, step by step; and when he got to the top step and paused a minute, he turned about, just as small children will do, and began climbing down the stile on the other side, moving feet foremost.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Toward evening they came within sight of a path leading into the road on which they traveled, and on a stile which stood in the way of the path they observed a little boy who was plainly in trouble.
which person or people
From this reading Toward evening they came within sight of a path leading into the road on which they traveled, and on a stile which stood in the way of the path they observed a little boy who was plainly in trouble.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading With much difficulty the little boy crawled up the stile, step by step; and when he got to the top step and paused a minute, he turned about, just as small children will do, and began climbing down the stile on the other side, moving feet foremost.
in the company of; together with
From this reading ARGUMENT: EVERYCHILD VIEWS WITH AMAZEMENT A FAMOUS DWELLING-PLACE, AND IS GRIEVED BY THE PLIGHT OF AN UNFORTUNATE PRINCE.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Toward evening they came within sight of a path leading into the road on which they traveled, and on a stile which stood in the way of the path they observed a little boy who was plainly in trouble.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading A STRANGE HOUSE IN THE FOREST Together they traveled along the road the greater part of the day without mishap and without any experience worth recording.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading A STRANGE HOUSE IN THE FOREST Together they traveled along the road the greater part of the day without mishap and without any experience worth recording.
