used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a long walk, and the path skirted the edge of the forest.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The guests at the mountain house called the Beautiful Lady exclusive; but it was an exclusiveness which matched her air of remoteness, and since such friendships as she encouraged were with those who were lonely and tired and sick, she made no enemies by her withdrawal from the conventional life of the place.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The guests at the mountain house called the Beautiful Lady exclusive; but it was an exclusiveness which matched her air of remoteness, and since such friendships as she encouraged were with those who were lonely and tired and sick, she made no enemies by her withdrawal from the conventional life of the place.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was a long walk, and the path skirted the edge of the forest.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Leaving the path one entered upon a world of dim green light, a world of soft whispering sounds, a world of enchantment; and it was into this world that Diana's feet strayed as she came and went.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The guests at the mountain house called the Beautiful Lady exclusive; but it was an exclusiveness which matched her air of remoteness, and since such friendships as she encouraged were with those who were lonely and tired and sick, she made no enemies by her withdrawal from the conventional life of the place.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading THE ENCHANTED FOREST Far up in the hills the Beautiful Lady went daily to the post-office for her mail.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The guests at the mountain house called the Beautiful Lady exclusive; but it was an exclusiveness which matched her air of remoteness, and since such friendships as she encouraged were with those who were lonely and tired and sick, she made no enemies by her withdrawal from the conventional life of the place.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The guests at the mountain house called the Beautiful Lady exclusive; but it was an exclusiveness which matched her air of remoteness, and since such friendships as she encouraged were with those who were lonely and tired and sick, she made no enemies by her withdrawal from the conventional life of the place.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The guests at the mountain house called the Beautiful Lady exclusive; but it was an exclusiveness which matched her air of remoteness, and since such friendships as she encouraged were with those who were lonely and tired and sick, she made no enemies by her withdrawal from the conventional life of the place.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Leaving the path one entered upon a world of dim green light, a world of soft whispering sounds, a world of enchantment; and it was into this world that Diana's feet strayed as she came and went.
conventionaladjectiveUS /kənˈvenʃənəl/
following accepted customs and proprieties
From this reading The guests at the mountain house called the Beautiful Lady exclusive; but it was an exclusiveness which matched her air of remoteness, and since such friendships as she encouraged were with those who were lonely and tired and sick, she made no enemies by her withdrawal from the conventional life of the place.
cravedadjectiveUS /kreɪvd/
wanted intensely
From this reading It was here she spent most of her mornings; it was here she found the solitude she craved.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading THE ENCHANTED FOREST Far up in the hills the Beautiful Lady went daily to the post-office for her mail.
Diana'snounUS /daɪˈænəz/
possessive form of “diana” — English aristocrat who was the first wife of Prince Charles; her death in an automobile accident in Paris produced intense national mourning (1961-1997)
From this reading Leaving the path one entered upon a world of dim green light, a world of soft whispering sounds, a world of enchantment; and it was into this world that Diana's feet strayed as she came and went.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading Leaving the path one entered upon a world of dim green light, a world of soft whispering sounds, a world of enchantment; and it was into this world that Diana's feet strayed as she came and went.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading It was a long walk, and the path skirted the edge of the forest.
ENCHANTEDadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtʃæn.tɪd/
Filled with or placed under the influence of magical power or charm.
From this reading THE ENCHANTED FOREST Far up in the hills the Beautiful Lady went daily to the post-office for her mail.
enchantmentnounUS /enˈtʃæntmənt/
a feeling of great liking for something wonderful and unusual
From this reading Leaving the path one entered upon a world of dim green light, a world of soft whispering sounds, a world of enchantment; and it was into this world that Diana's feet strayed as she came and went.
encouragedadjectiveUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒd/
inspired with confidence
From this reading The guests at the mountain house called the Beautiful Lady exclusive; but it was an exclusiveness which matched her air of remoteness, and since such friendships as she encouraged were with those who were lonely and tired and sick, she made no enemies by her withdrawal from the conventional life of the place.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading The guests at the mountain house called the Beautiful Lady exclusive; but it was an exclusiveness which matched her air of remoteness, and since such friendships as she encouraged were with those who were lonely and tired and sick, she made no enemies by her withdrawal from the conventional life of the place.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Leaving the path one entered upon a world of dim green light, a world of soft whispering sounds, a world of enchantment; and it was into this world that Diana's feet strayed as she came and went.
exclusiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈskluːsɪv/
not divided or shared with others
From this reading The guests at the mountain house called the Beautiful Lady exclusive; but it was an exclusiveness which matched her air of remoteness, and since such friendships as she encouraged were with those who were lonely and tired and sick, she made no enemies by her withdrawal from the conventional life of the place.
exclusivenessnoun
tendency to associate with only a select group
From this reading The guests at the mountain house called the Beautiful Lady exclusive; but it was an exclusiveness which matched her air of remoteness, and since such friendships as she encouraged were with those who were lonely and tired and sick, she made no enemies by her withdrawal from the conventional life of the place.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading THE ENCHANTED FOREST Far up in the hills the Beautiful Lady went daily to the post-office for her mail.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Leaving the path one entered upon a world of dim green light, a world of soft whispering sounds, a world of enchantment; and it was into this world that Diana's feet strayed as she came and went.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE ENCHANTED FOREST Far up in the hills the Beautiful Lady went daily to the post-office for her mail.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading THE ENCHANTED FOREST Far up in the hills the Beautiful Lady went daily to the post-office for her mail.
set up or found
From this reading It was here she spent most of her mornings; it was here she found the solitude she craved.
friendshipsnounUS /ˈfrendʃɪps/
plural of “friendship” — the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading The guests at the mountain house called the Beautiful Lady exclusive; but it was an exclusiveness which matched her air of remoteness, and since such friendships as she encouraged were with those who were lonely and tired and sick, she made no enemies by her withdrawal from the conventional life of the place.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The guests at the mountain house called the Beautiful Lady exclusive; but it was an exclusiveness which matched her air of remoteness, and since such friendships as she encouraged were with those who were lonely and tired and sick, she made no enemies by her withdrawal from the conventional life of the place.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Leaving the path one entered upon a world of dim green light, a world of soft whispering sounds, a world of enchantment; and it was into this world that Diana's feet strayed as she came and went.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading The guests at the mountain house called the Beautiful Lady exclusive; but it was an exclusiveness which matched her air of remoteness, and since such friendships as she encouraged were with those who were lonely and tired and sick, she made no enemies by her withdrawal from the conventional life of the place.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE ENCHANTED FOREST Far up in the hills the Beautiful Lady went daily to the post-office for her mail.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading It was here she spent most of her mornings; it was here she found the solitude she craved.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading THE ENCHANTED FOREST Far up in the hills the Beautiful Lady went daily to the post-office for her mail.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The guests at the mountain house called the Beautiful Lady exclusive; but it was an exclusiveness which matched her air of remoteness, and since such friendships as she encouraged were with those who were lonely and tired and sick, she made no enemies by her withdrawal from the conventional life of the place.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE ENCHANTED FOREST Far up in the hills the Beautiful Lady went daily to the post-office for her mail.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Leaving the path one entered upon a world of dim green light, a world of soft whispering sounds, a world of enchantment; and it was into this world that Diana's feet strayed as she came and went.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a long walk, and the path skirted the edge of the forest.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading THE ENCHANTED FOREST Far up in the hills the Beautiful Lady went daily to the post-office for her mail.
the act of departing
From this reading Leaving the path one entered upon a world of dim green light, a world of soft whispering sounds, a world of enchantment; and it was into this world that Diana's feet strayed as she came and went.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The guests at the mountain house called the Beautiful Lady exclusive; but it was an exclusiveness which matched her air of remoteness, and since such friendships as she encouraged were with those who were lonely and tired and sick, she made no enemies by her withdrawal from the conventional life of the place.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Leaving the path one entered upon a world of dim green light, a world of soft whispering sounds, a world of enchantment; and it was into this world that Diana's feet strayed as she came and went.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading The guests at the mountain house called the Beautiful Lady exclusive; but it was an exclusiveness which matched her air of remoteness, and since such friendships as she encouraged were with those who were lonely and tired and sick, she made no enemies by her withdrawal from the conventional life of the place.
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 It was a long walk, and the path skirted the edge of the forest.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The guests at the mountain house called the Beautiful Lady exclusive; but it was an exclusiveness which matched her air of remoteness, and since such friendships as she encouraged were with those who were lonely and tired and sick, she made no enemies by her withdrawal from the conventional life of the place.
mailnounUS /meɪl/
the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading THE ENCHANTED FOREST Far up in the hills the Beautiful Lady went daily to the post-office for her mail.
matchedadjectiveUS /mætʃt/
provided with a worthy adversary or competitor
From this reading The guests at the mountain house called the Beautiful Lady exclusive; but it was an exclusiveness which matched her air of remoteness, and since such friendships as she encouraged were with those who were lonely and tired and sick, she made no enemies by her withdrawal from the conventional life of the place.
morningsnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋz/
plural of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was here she spent most of her mornings; it was here she found the solitude she craved.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It was here she spent most of her mornings; it was here she found the solitude she craved.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading The guests at the mountain house called the Beautiful Lady exclusive; but it was an exclusiveness which matched her air of remoteness, and since such friendships as she encouraged were with those who were lonely and tired and sick, she made no enemies by her withdrawal from the conventional life of the place.
not any; not one
From this reading The guests at the mountain house called the Beautiful Lady exclusive; but it was an exclusiveness which matched her air of remoteness, and since such friendships as she encouraged were with those who were lonely and tired and sick, she made no enemies by her withdrawal from the conventional life of the place.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was a long walk, and the path skirted the edge of the forest.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Leaving the path one entered upon a world of dim green light, a world of soft whispering sounds, a world of enchantment; and it was into this world that Diana's feet strayed as she came and went.
a course of conduct
From this reading It was a long walk, and the path skirted the edge of the forest.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The guests at the mountain house called the Beautiful Lady exclusive; but it was an exclusiveness which matched her air of remoteness, and since such friendships as she encouraged were with those who were lonely and tired and sick, she made no enemies by her withdrawal from the conventional life of the place.
post-office
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From this reading THE ENCHANTED FOREST Far up in the hills the Beautiful Lady went daily to the post-office for her mail.
remotenessnounUS /riˈmoʊtnəs/
the property of being remote
From this reading The guests at the mountain house called the Beautiful Lady exclusive; but it was an exclusiveness which matched her air of remoteness, and since such friendships as she encouraged were with those who were lonely and tired and sick, she made no enemies by her withdrawal from the conventional life of the place.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Leaving the path one entered upon a world of dim green light, a world of soft whispering sounds, a world of enchantment; and it was into this world that Diana's feet strayed as she came and went.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading The guests at the mountain house called the Beautiful Lady exclusive; but it was an exclusiveness which matched her air of remoteness, and since such friendships as she encouraged were with those who were lonely and tired and sick, she made no enemies by her withdrawal from the conventional life of the place.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading The guests at the mountain house called the Beautiful Lady exclusive; but it was an exclusiveness which matched her air of remoteness, and since such friendships as she encouraged were with those who were lonely and tired and sick, she made no enemies by her withdrawal from the conventional life of the place.
skirtedverbUS /ˈskɜːrtɪd/
past form of “skirt” — avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
From this reading It was a long walk, and the path skirted the edge of the forest.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading Leaving the path one entered upon a world of dim green light, a world of soft whispering sounds, a world of enchantment; and it was into this world that Diana's feet strayed as she came and went.
a state of social isolation
From this reading It was here she spent most of her mornings; it was here she found the solitude she craved.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Leaving the path one entered upon a world of dim green light, a world of soft whispering sounds, a world of enchantment; and it was into this world that Diana's feet strayed as she came and went.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading It was here she spent most of her mornings; it was here she found the solitude she craved.
strayedverbUS /streɪd/
past form of “stray” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading Leaving the path one entered upon a world of dim green light, a world of soft whispering sounds, a world of enchantment; and it was into this world that Diana's feet strayed as she came and went.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The guests at the mountain house called the Beautiful Lady exclusive; but it was an exclusiveness which matched her air of remoteness, and since such friendships as she encouraged were with those who were lonely and tired and sick, she made no enemies by her withdrawal from the conventional life of the place.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Leaving the path one entered upon a world of dim green light, a world of soft whispering sounds, a world of enchantment; and it was into this world that Diana's feet strayed as she came and went.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ENCHANTED FOREST Far up in the hills the Beautiful Lady went daily to the post-office for her mail.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Leaving the path one entered upon a world of dim green light, a world of soft whispering sounds, a world of enchantment; and it was into this world that Diana's feet strayed as she came and went.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The guests at the mountain house called the Beautiful Lady exclusive; but it was an exclusiveness which matched her air of remoteness, and since such friendships as she encouraged were with those who were lonely and tired and sick, she made no enemies by her withdrawal from the conventional life of the place.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading The guests at the mountain house called the Beautiful Lady exclusive; but it was an exclusiveness which matched her air of remoteness, and since such friendships as she encouraged were with those who were lonely and tired and sick, she made no enemies by her withdrawal from the conventional life of the place.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE ENCHANTED FOREST Far up in the hills the Beautiful Lady went daily to the post-office for her mail.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE ENCHANTED FOREST Far up in the hills the Beautiful Lady went daily to the post-office for her mail.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Leaving the path one entered upon a world of dim green light, a world of soft whispering sounds, a world of enchantment; and it was into this world that Diana's feet strayed as she came and went.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading It was a long walk, and the path skirted the edge of the forest.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a long walk, and the path skirted the edge of the forest.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE ENCHANTED FOREST Far up in the hills the Beautiful Lady went daily to the post-office for her mail.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The guests at the mountain house called the Beautiful Lady exclusive; but it was an exclusiveness which matched her air of remoteness, and since such friendships as she encouraged were with those who were lonely and tired and sick, she made no enemies by her withdrawal from the conventional life of the place.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The guests at the mountain house called the Beautiful Lady exclusive; but it was an exclusiveness which matched her air of remoteness, and since such friendships as she encouraged were with those who were lonely and tired and sick, she made no enemies by her withdrawal from the conventional life of the place.
whisperingnounUS /ˈwɪspərɪŋ/
a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind
From this reading Leaving the path one entered upon a world of dim green light, a world of soft whispering sounds, a world of enchantment; and it was into this world that Diana's feet strayed as she came and went.
which person or people
From this reading The guests at the mountain house called the Beautiful Lady exclusive; but it was an exclusiveness which matched her air of remoteness, and since such friendships as she encouraged were with those who were lonely and tired and sick, she made no enemies by her withdrawal from the conventional life of the place.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The guests at the mountain house called the Beautiful Lady exclusive; but it was an exclusiveness which matched her air of remoteness, and since such friendships as she encouraged were with those who were lonely and tired and sick, she made no enemies by her withdrawal from the conventional life of the place.
withdrawalnounUS /wɪðˈdrɔːəl/
a retraction of a previously held position
From this reading The guests at the mountain house called the Beautiful Lady exclusive; but it was an exclusiveness which matched her air of remoteness, and since such friendships as she encouraged were with those who were lonely and tired and sick, she made no enemies by her withdrawal from the conventional life of the place.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Leaving the path one entered upon a world of dim green light, a world of soft whispering sounds, a world of enchantment; and it was into this world that Diana's feet strayed as she came and went.
