aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading The driver drove on phlegmatically, without troubling his head as to why one of the cricketing young gentlemen should be faring forth alone, in his flannels, too, and without any luggage either.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The road broadened, the town came to an end.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading INTERLUDE IN THE WOOD Morgan, the man-servant, and his myrmidon of the boots and knives, were busy and out of sight in the pantry near the hall, as Jan knew they would be by this time.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The driver drove on phlegmatically, without troubling his head as to why one of the cricketing young gentlemen should be faring forth alone, in his flannels, too, and without any luggage either.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading INTERLUDE IN THE WOOD Morgan, the man-servant, and his myrmidon of the boots and knives, were busy and out of sight in the pantry near the hall, as Jan knew they would be by this time.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He leant as far back as possible.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading INTERLUDE IN THE WOOD Morgan, the man-servant, and his myrmidon of the boots and knives, were busy and out of sight in the pantry near the hall, as Jan knew they would be by this time.
plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading INTERLUDE IN THE WOOD Morgan, the man-servant, and his myrmidon of the boots and knives, were busy and out of sight in the pantry near the hall, as Jan knew they would be by this time.
broadenedverbUS /ˈbrɔːdənd/
past form of “broaden” — make broader
From this reading The road broadened, the town came to an end.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading INTERLUDE IN THE WOOD Morgan, the man-servant, and his myrmidon of the boots and knives, were busy and out of sight in the pantry near the hall, as Jan knew they would be by this time.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading INTERLUDE IN THE WOOD Morgan, the man-servant, and his myrmidon of the boots and knives, were busy and out of sight in the pantry near the hall, as Jan knew they would be by this time.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The road broadened, the town came to an end.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Yet he was flushed and flurried as he ran down into the empty quad, and dived into the closed fly which had just pulled up outside.
cricketing
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From this reading The driver drove on phlegmatically, without troubling his head as to why one of the cricketing young gentlemen should be faring forth alone, in his flannels, too, and without any luggage either.
divedverbUS /daɪvd/
past form of “dive” — drop steeply
From this reading Yet he was flushed and flurried as he ran down into the empty quad, and dived into the closed fly which had just pulled up outside.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Yet he was flushed and flurried as he ran down into the empty quad, and dived into the closed fly which had just pulled up outside.
the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading The driver drove on phlegmatically, without troubling his head as to why one of the cricketing young gentlemen should be faring forth alone, in his flannels, too, and without any luggage either.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading The driver drove on phlegmatically, without troubling his head as to why one of the cricketing young gentlemen should be faring forth alone, in his flannels, too, and without any luggage either.
one or the other of two
From this reading The driver drove on phlegmatically, without troubling his head as to why one of the cricketing young gentlemen should be faring forth alone, in his flannels, too, and without any luggage either.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading Yet he was flushed and flurried as he ran down into the empty quad, and dived into the closed fly which had just pulled up outside.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The road broadened, the town came to an end.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading He leant as far back as possible.
faringverbUS /ˈferiŋ/
-ing form of “fare” — proceed or get along
From this reading The driver drove on phlegmatically, without troubling his head as to why one of the cricketing young gentlemen should be faring forth alone, in his flannels, too, and without any luggage either.
flannelsnounUS /ˈflænəlz/
plural of “flannel” — a soft light woolen fabric; used for clothing
From this reading The driver drove on phlegmatically, without troubling his head as to why one of the cricketing young gentlemen should be faring forth alone, in his flannels, too, and without any luggage either.
flurriedverbUS /ˈflɜːrid/
inflected form of “flurry” — move in an agitated or confused manner
From this reading Yet he was flushed and flurried as he ran down into the empty quad, and dived into the closed fly which had just pulled up outside.
having the pinkish flush of health
From this reading Yet he was flushed and flurried as he ran down into the empty quad, and dived into the closed fly which had just pulled up outside.
travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading Yet he was flushed and flurried as he ran down into the empty quad, and dived into the closed fly which had just pulled up outside.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The driver drove on phlegmatically, without troubling his head as to why one of the cricketing young gentlemen should be faring forth alone, in his flannels, too, and without any luggage either.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading The driver drove on phlegmatically, without troubling his head as to why one of the cricketing young gentlemen should be faring forth alone, in his flannels, too, and without any luggage either.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Yet he was flushed and flurried as he ran down into the empty quad, and dived into the closed fly which had just pulled up outside.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading INTERLUDE IN THE WOOD Morgan, the man-servant, and his myrmidon of the boots and knives, were busy and out of sight in the pantry near the hall, as Jan knew they would be by this time.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Yet he was flushed and flurried as he ran down into the empty quad, and dived into the closed fly which had just pulled up outside.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The driver drove on phlegmatically, without troubling his head as to why one of the cricketing young gentlemen should be faring forth alone, in his flannels, too, and without any luggage either.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading INTERLUDE IN THE WOOD Morgan, the man-servant, and his myrmidon of the boots and knives, were busy and out of sight in the pantry near the hall, as Jan knew they would be by this time.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading INTERLUDE IN THE WOOD Morgan, the man-servant, and his myrmidon of the boots and knives, were busy and out of sight in the pantry near the hall, as Jan knew they would be by this time.
INTERLUDEnounUS /ˈɪntərluːd/
an intervening period or episode
From this reading INTERLUDE IN THE WOOD Morgan, the man-servant, and his myrmidon of the boots and knives, were busy and out of sight in the pantry near the hall, as Jan knew they would be by this time.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Yet he was flushed and flurried as he ran down into the empty quad, and dived into the closed fly which had just pulled up outside.
JannounUS /dʒæn/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading INTERLUDE IN THE WOOD Morgan, the man-servant, and his myrmidon of the boots and knives, were busy and out of sight in the pantry near the hall, as Jan knew they would be by this time.
and nothing more
From this reading Yet he was flushed and flurried as he ran down into the empty quad, and dived into the closed fly which had just pulled up outside.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading INTERLUDE IN THE WOOD Morgan, the man-servant, and his myrmidon of the boots and knives, were busy and out of sight in the pantry near the hall, as Jan knew they would be by this time.
knivesnounUS /naɪvz/
plural of “knife” — edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading INTERLUDE IN THE WOOD Morgan, the man-servant, and his myrmidon of the boots and knives, were busy and out of sight in the pantry near the hall, as Jan knew they would be by this time.
leantverbUS /ˈliːənt/
inflected form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading He leant as far back as possible.
luggagenounUS /ˈlʌɡədʒ/
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading The driver drove on phlegmatically, without troubling his head as to why one of the cricketing young gentlemen should be faring forth alone, in his flannels, too, and without any luggage either.
man-servant
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading INTERLUDE IN THE WOOD Morgan, the man-servant, and his myrmidon of the boots and knives, were busy and out of sight in the pantry near the hall, as Jan knew they would be by this time.
MorgannounUS /ˈmɔːrɡən/
United States anthropologist who studied the Seneca (1818-1881)
From this reading INTERLUDE IN THE WOOD Morgan, the man-servant, and his myrmidon of the boots and knives, were busy and out of sight in the pantry near the hall, as Jan knew they would be by this time.
myrmidonnounUS /ˈmɜːrmɪdɪn/
a follower who carries out orders without question
From this reading INTERLUDE IN THE WOOD Morgan, the man-servant, and his myrmidon of the boots and knives, were busy and out of sight in the pantry near the hall, as Jan knew they would be by this time.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading INTERLUDE IN THE WOOD Morgan, the man-servant, and his myrmidon of the boots and knives, were busy and out of sight in the pantry near the hall, as Jan knew they would be by this time.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading INTERLUDE IN THE WOOD Morgan, the man-servant, and his myrmidon of the boots and knives, were busy and out of sight in the pantry near the hall, as Jan knew they would be by this time.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The driver drove on phlegmatically, without troubling his head as to why one of the cricketing young gentlemen should be faring forth alone, in his flannels, too, and without any luggage either.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The driver drove on phlegmatically, without troubling his head as to why one of the cricketing young gentlemen should be faring forth alone, in his flannels, too, and without any luggage either.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading INTERLUDE IN THE WOOD Morgan, the man-servant, and his myrmidon of the boots and knives, were busy and out of sight in the pantry near the hall, as Jan knew they would be by this time.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Yet he was flushed and flurried as he ran down into the empty quad, and dived into the closed fly which had just pulled up outside.
pantrynounUS /ˈpæntri/
a small storeroom for storing foods or wines
From this reading INTERLUDE IN THE WOOD Morgan, the man-servant, and his myrmidon of the boots and knives, were busy and out of sight in the pantry near the hall, as Jan knew they would be by this time.
phlegmaticallyadverb
in a phlegmatic manner
From this reading The driver drove on phlegmatically, without troubling his head as to why one of the cricketing young gentlemen should be faring forth alone, in his flannels, too, and without any luggage either.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading He leant as far back as possible.
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading Yet he was flushed and flurried as he ran down into the empty quad, and dived into the closed fly which had just pulled up outside.
quadnounUS /kwɑːd/
one of four children born at the same time from the same pregnancy
From this reading Yet he was flushed and flurried as he ran down into the empty quad, and dived into the closed fly which had just pulled up outside.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Yet he was flushed and flurried as he ran down into the empty quad, and dived into the closed fly which had just pulled up outside.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading The road broadened, the town came to an end.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The driver drove on phlegmatically, without troubling his head as to why one of the cricketing young gentlemen should be faring forth alone, in his flannels, too, and without any luggage either.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading INTERLUDE IN THE WOOD Morgan, the man-servant, and his myrmidon of the boots and knives, were busy and out of sight in the pantry near the hall, as Jan knew they would be by this time.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading INTERLUDE IN THE WOOD Morgan, the man-servant, and his myrmidon of the boots and knives, were busy and out of sight in the pantry near the hall, as Jan knew they would be by this time.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading INTERLUDE IN THE WOOD Morgan, the man-servant, and his myrmidon of the boots and knives, were busy and out of sight in the pantry near the hall, as Jan knew they would be by this time.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading INTERLUDE IN THE WOOD Morgan, the man-servant, and his myrmidon of the boots and knives, were busy and out of sight in the pantry near the hall, as Jan knew they would be by this time.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading INTERLUDE IN THE WOOD Morgan, the man-servant, and his myrmidon of the boots and knives, were busy and out of sight in the pantry near the hall, as Jan knew they would be by this time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The road broadened, the town came to an end.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The driver drove on phlegmatically, without troubling his head as to why one of the cricketing young gentlemen should be faring forth alone, in his flannels, too, and without any luggage either.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The road broadened, the town came to an end.
troublingadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌbəlɪŋ/
causing distress or worry or anxiety
From this reading The driver drove on phlegmatically, without troubling his head as to why one of the cricketing young gentlemen should be faring forth alone, in his flannels, too, and without any luggage either.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Yet he was flushed and flurried as he ran down into the empty quad, and dived into the closed fly which had just pulled up outside.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Yet he was flushed and flurried as he ran down into the empty quad, and dived into the closed fly which had just pulled up outside.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading INTERLUDE IN THE WOOD Morgan, the man-servant, and his myrmidon of the boots and knives, were busy and out of sight in the pantry near the hall, as Jan knew they would be by this time.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Yet he was flushed and flurried as he ran down into the empty quad, and dived into the closed fly which had just pulled up outside.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading The driver drove on phlegmatically, without troubling his head as to why one of the cricketing young gentlemen should be faring forth alone, in his flannels, too, and without any luggage either.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The driver drove on phlegmatically, without troubling his head as to why one of the cricketing young gentlemen should be faring forth alone, in his flannels, too, and without any luggage either.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading INTERLUDE IN THE WOOD Morgan, the man-servant, and his myrmidon of the boots and knives, were busy and out of sight in the pantry near the hall, as Jan knew they would be by this time.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading INTERLUDE IN THE WOOD Morgan, the man-servant, and his myrmidon of the boots and knives, were busy and out of sight in the pantry near the hall, as Jan knew they would be by this time.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet he was flushed and flurried as he ran down into the empty quad, and dived into the closed fly which had just pulled up outside.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The driver drove on phlegmatically, without troubling his head as to why one of the cricketing young gentlemen should be faring forth alone, in his flannels, too, and without any luggage either.
