used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When the conference in the widow's cottage closed, Henry Stuart and Gascoyne hastened into the woods together, and followed a narrow foot-path which led towards the interior of the island.
Ah
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From this reading "Ah, Henry, I'm glad to see you.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When the conference in the widow's cottage closed, Henry Stuart and Gascoyne hastened into the woods together, and followed a narrow foot-path which led towards the interior of the island.
ArrivingverbUS /ərˈaɪvɪŋ/
-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Arriving at a spot where this path branched into two, Henry took the one that ran round the outskirts of the settlement towards the residence of Mr. Mason, while his companion pursued the other which struck into the recesses of the mountains.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Come in," cried the missionary, as Henry knocked at the door of his study.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Arriving at a spot where this path branched into two, Henry took the one that ran round the outskirts of the settlement towards the residence of Mr. Mason, while his companion pursued the other which struck into the recesses of the mountains.
branchedadjectiveUS /bræntʃt/
resembling a fork; divided or separated into two branches
From this reading Arriving at a spot where this path branched into two, Henry took the one that ran round the outskirts of the settlement towards the residence of Mr. Mason, while his companion pursued the other which struck into the recesses of the mountains.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading When the conference in the widow's cottage closed, Henry Stuart and Gascoyne hastened into the woods together, and followed a narrow foot-path which led towards the interior of the island.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Come in," cried the missionary, as Henry knocked at the door of his study.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Arriving at a spot where this path branched into two, Henry took the one that ran round the outskirts of the settlement towards the residence of Mr. Mason, while his companion pursued the other which struck into the recesses of the mountains.
conferencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfərəns/
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading When the conference in the widow's cottage closed, Henry Stuart and Gascoyne hastened into the woods together, and followed a narrow foot-path which led towards the interior of the island.
a small house with a single story
From this reading When the conference in the widow's cottage closed, Henry Stuart and Gascoyne hastened into the woods together, and followed a narrow foot-path which led towards the interior of the island.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Come in," cried the missionary, as Henry knocked at the door of his study.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading "Come in," cried the missionary, as Henry knocked at the door of his study.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading When the conference in the widow's cottage closed, Henry Stuart and Gascoyne hastened into the woods together, and followed a narrow foot-path which led towards the interior of the island.
foot-path
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From this reading When the conference in the widow's cottage closed, Henry Stuart and Gascoyne hastened into the woods together, and followed a narrow foot-path which led towards the interior of the island.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE PASTOR'S HOUSEHOLD--PREPARATIONS FOR WAR.
Gascoyne
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From this reading When the conference in the widow's cottage closed, Henry Stuart and Gascoyne hastened into the woods together, and followed a narrow foot-path which led towards the interior of the island.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "Ah, Henry, I'm glad to see you.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading When the conference in the widow's cottage closed, Henry Stuart and Gascoyne hastened into the woods together, and followed a narrow foot-path which led towards the interior of the island.
a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second
From this reading When the conference in the widow's cottage closed, Henry Stuart and Gascoyne hastened into the woods together, and followed a narrow foot-path which led towards the interior of the island.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Arriving at a spot where this path branched into two, Henry took the one that ran round the outskirts of the settlement towards the residence of Mr. Mason, while his companion pursued the other which struck into the recesses of the mountains.
a social unit living together
From this reading THE PASTOR'S HOUSEHOLD--PREPARATIONS FOR WAR.
I'm
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From this reading "Ah, Henry, I'm glad to see you.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When the conference in the widow's cottage closed, Henry Stuart and Gascoyne hastened into the woods together, and followed a narrow foot-path which led towards the interior of the island.
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading When the conference in the widow's cottage closed, Henry Stuart and Gascoyne hastened into the woods together, and followed a narrow foot-path which led towards the interior of the island.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading When the conference in the widow's cottage closed, Henry Stuart and Gascoyne hastened into the woods together, and followed a narrow foot-path which led towards the interior of the island.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading When the conference in the widow's cottage closed, Henry Stuart and Gascoyne hastened into the woods together, and followed a narrow foot-path which led towards the interior of the island.
past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading "Come in," cried the missionary, as Henry knocked at the door of his study.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading When the conference in the widow's cottage closed, Henry Stuart and Gascoyne hastened into the woods together, and followed a narrow foot-path which led towards the interior of the island.
MasonnounUS /ˈmeɪsən/
American Revolutionary leader from Virginia whose objections led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights (1725-1792)
From this reading Arriving at a spot where this path branched into two, Henry took the one that ran round the outskirts of the settlement towards the residence of Mr. Mason, while his companion pursued the other which struck into the recesses of the mountains.
missionarynounUS /ˈmɪʃəneri/
someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program
From this reading "Come in," cried the missionary, as Henry knocked at the door of his study.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Arriving at a spot where this path branched into two, Henry took the one that ran round the outskirts of the settlement towards the residence of Mr. Mason, while his companion pursued the other which struck into the recesses of the mountains.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Arriving at a spot where this path branched into two, Henry took the one that ran round the outskirts of the settlement towards the residence of Mr. Mason, while his companion pursued the other which struck into the recesses of the mountains.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading When the conference in the widow's cottage closed, Henry Stuart and Gascoyne hastened into the woods together, and followed a narrow foot-path which led towards the interior of the island.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When the conference in the widow's cottage closed, Henry Stuart and Gascoyne hastened into the woods together, and followed a narrow foot-path which led towards the interior of the island.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Arriving at a spot where this path branched into two, Henry took the one that ran round the outskirts of the settlement towards the residence of Mr. Mason, while his companion pursued the other which struck into the recesses of the mountains.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Arriving at a spot where this path branched into two, Henry took the one that ran round the outskirts of the settlement towards the residence of Mr. Mason, while his companion pursued the other which struck into the recesses of the mountains.
outskirtsnounUS /ˈaʊtskɜːrts/
outlying areas (as of a city or town)
From this reading Arriving at a spot where this path branched into two, Henry took the one that ran round the outskirts of the settlement towards the residence of Mr. Mason, while his companion pursued the other which struck into the recesses of the mountains.
PASTOR'SnounUS /ˈpæstərz/
possessive form of “pastor” — a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading THE PASTOR'S HOUSEHOLD--PREPARATIONS FOR WAR.
a course of conduct
From this reading Arriving at a spot where this path branched into two, Henry took the one that ran round the outskirts of the settlement towards the residence of Mr. Mason, while his companion pursued the other which struck into the recesses of the mountains.
PREPARATIONSnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading THE PASTOR'S HOUSEHOLD--PREPARATIONS FOR WAR.
a person who is being chased
From this reading Arriving at a spot where this path branched into two, Henry took the one that ran round the outskirts of the settlement towards the residence of Mr. Mason, while his companion pursued the other which struck into the recesses of the mountains.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Arriving at a spot where this path branched into two, Henry took the one that ran round the outskirts of the settlement towards the residence of Mr. Mason, while his companion pursued the other which struck into the recesses of the mountains.
recessesnounUS /ˈriːsesəz/
plural of “recess” — a state of abeyance or suspended business
From this reading Arriving at a spot where this path branched into two, Henry took the one that ran round the outskirts of the settlement towards the residence of Mr. Mason, while his companion pursued the other which struck into the recesses of the mountains.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading Arriving at a spot where this path branched into two, Henry took the one that ran round the outskirts of the settlement towards the residence of Mr. Mason, while his companion pursued the other which struck into the recesses of the mountains.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Arriving at a spot where this path branched into two, Henry took the one that ran round the outskirts of the settlement towards the residence of Mr. Mason, while his companion pursued the other which struck into the recesses of the mountains.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Ah, Henry, I'm glad to see you.
settlementnounUS /ˈsetəlmənt/
a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading Arriving at a spot where this path branched into two, Henry took the one that ran round the outskirts of the settlement towards the residence of Mr. Mason, while his companion pursued the other which struck into the recesses of the mountains.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Arriving at a spot where this path branched into two, Henry took the one that ran round the outskirts of the settlement towards the residence of Mr. Mason, while his companion pursued the other which struck into the recesses of the mountains.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Arriving at a spot where this path branched into two, Henry took the one that ran round the outskirts of the settlement towards the residence of Mr. Mason, while his companion pursued the other which struck into the recesses of the mountains.
StuartnounUS /ˈstuːərt/
United States painter best known for his portraits of George Washington (1755-1828)
From this reading When the conference in the widow's cottage closed, Henry Stuart and Gascoyne hastened into the woods together, and followed a narrow foot-path which led towards the interior of the island.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading "Come in," cried the missionary, as Henry knocked at the door of his study.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Arriving at a spot where this path branched into two, Henry took the one that ran round the outskirts of the settlement towards the residence of Mr. Mason, while his companion pursued the other which struck into the recesses of the mountains.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PASTOR'S HOUSEHOLD--PREPARATIONS FOR WAR.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Arriving at a spot where this path branched into two, Henry took the one that ran round the outskirts of the settlement towards the residence of Mr. Mason, while his companion pursued the other which struck into the recesses of the mountains.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Ah, Henry, I'm glad to see you.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading When the conference in the widow's cottage closed, Henry Stuart and Gascoyne hastened into the woods together, and followed a narrow foot-path which led towards the interior of the island.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Arriving at a spot where this path branched into two, Henry took the one that ran round the outskirts of the settlement towards the residence of Mr. Mason, while his companion pursued the other which struck into the recesses of the mountains.
in the direction of
From this reading When the conference in the widow's cottage closed, Henry Stuart and Gascoyne hastened into the woods together, and followed a narrow foot-path which led towards the interior of the island.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Arriving at a spot where this path branched into two, Henry took the one that ran round the outskirts of the settlement towards the residence of Mr. Mason, while his companion pursued the other which struck into the recesses of the mountains.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading THE PASTOR'S HOUSEHOLD--PREPARATIONS FOR WAR.
at the time that
From this reading When the conference in the widow's cottage closed, Henry Stuart and Gascoyne hastened into the woods together, and followed a narrow foot-path which led towards the interior of the island.
in or at the place that
From this reading Arriving at a spot where this path branched into two, Henry took the one that ran round the outskirts of the settlement towards the residence of Mr. Mason, while his companion pursued the other which struck into the recesses of the mountains.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When the conference in the widow's cottage closed, Henry Stuart and Gascoyne hastened into the woods together, and followed a narrow foot-path which led towards the interior of the island.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Arriving at a spot where this path branched into two, Henry took the one that ran round the outskirts of the settlement towards the residence of Mr. Mason, while his companion pursued the other which struck into the recesses of the mountains.
widow'snounUS /ˈwɪdoʊz/
possessive form of “widow” — a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading When the conference in the widow's cottage closed, Henry Stuart and Gascoyne hastened into the woods together, and followed a narrow foot-path which led towards the interior of the island.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading When the conference in the widow's cottage closed, Henry Stuart and Gascoyne hastened into the woods together, and followed a narrow foot-path which led towards the interior of the island.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Ah, Henry, I'm glad to see you.
