used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A man and a woman were making their way through a strip of timber where the shadows were thick.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading They were almost running, the man being in advance.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading They were almost running, the man being in advance.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He carried a bundle, from which at intervals came a strange, smothered cry, like the wailing of an infant.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A man and a woman were making their way through a strip of timber where the shadows were thick.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He carried a bundle, from which at intervals came a strange, smothered cry, like the wailing of an infant.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading They were almost running, the man being in advance.
bundlenounUS /ˈbʌndəl/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading He carried a bundle, from which at intervals came a strange, smothered cry, like the wailing of an infant.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He carried a bundle, from which at intervals came a strange, smothered cry, like the wailing of an infant.
can't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Oh, Selwin, Selwin," gasped the woman, "I can't keep this up!
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading He carried a bundle, from which at intervals came a strange, smothered cry, like the wailing of an infant.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading He carried a bundle, from which at intervals came a strange, smothered cry, like the wailing of an infant.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading FOR THE SAKE OF OLD DAYS.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading FOR THE SAKE OF OLD DAYS.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He carried a bundle, from which at intervals came a strange, smothered cry, like the wailing of an infant.
past form of “gasp” — breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
From this reading "Oh, Selwin, Selwin," gasped the woman, "I can't keep this up!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He carried a bundle, from which at intervals came a strange, smothered cry, like the wailing of an infant.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Oh, Selwin, Selwin," gasped the woman, "I can't keep this up!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They were almost running, the man being in advance.
infantnounUS /ˈɪnfənt/
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading He carried a bundle, from which at intervals came a strange, smothered cry, like the wailing of an infant.
plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading He carried a bundle, from which at intervals came a strange, smothered cry, like the wailing of an infant.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "Oh, Selwin, Selwin," gasped the woman, "I can't keep this up!
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He carried a bundle, from which at intervals came a strange, smothered cry, like the wailing of an infant.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading A man and a woman were making their way through a strip of timber where the shadows were thick.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A man and a woman were making their way through a strip of timber where the shadows were thick.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FOR THE SAKE OF OLD DAYS.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, Selwin, Selwin," gasped the woman, "I can't keep this up!
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading FOR THE SAKE OF OLD DAYS.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading They were almost running, the man being in advance.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading FOR THE SAKE OF OLD DAYS.
Selwin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Oh, Selwin, Selwin," gasped the woman, "I can't keep this up!
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading A man and a woman were making their way through a strip of timber where the shadows were thick.
smotheredadjectiveUS /ˈsmʌðərd/
held in check with difficulty
From this reading He carried a bundle, from which at intervals came a strange, smothered cry, like the wailing of an infant.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading He carried a bundle, from which at intervals came a strange, smothered cry, like the wailing of an infant.
stripverbUS /strɪp/
take away possessions from someone
From this reading A man and a woman were making their way through a strip of timber where the shadows were thick.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FOR THE SAKE OF OLD DAYS.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A man and a woman were making their way through a strip of timber where the shadows were thick.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were almost running, the man being in advance.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading A man and a woman were making their way through a strip of timber where the shadows were thick.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Oh, Selwin, Selwin," gasped the woman, "I can't keep this up!
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading A man and a woman were making their way through a strip of timber where the shadows were thick.
timbernounUS /ˈtɪmbər/
the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material
From this reading A man and a woman were making their way through a strip of timber where the shadows were thick.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Oh, Selwin, Selwin," gasped the woman, "I can't keep this up!
wailingnounUS /ˈweɪlɪŋ/
loud cries made while weeping
From this reading He carried a bundle, from which at intervals came a strange, smothered cry, like the wailing of an infant.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading A man and a woman were making their way through a strip of timber where the shadows were thick.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A man and a woman were making their way through a strip of timber where the shadows were thick.
in or at the place that
From this reading A man and a woman were making their way through a strip of timber where the shadows were thick.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He carried a bundle, from which at intervals came a strange, smothered cry, like the wailing of an infant.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading A man and a woman were making their way through a strip of timber where the shadows were thick.
