used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It only shows what extremities a country life may drive one to.'
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The next day, not only did her eyes meet his, but he could have sworn that she almost smiled.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading 'Anyhow,' he mused, when he got home, 'that makes five, six miles that you have tramped, to enjoy an instant's glimpse of her.
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
From this reading 'Anyhow,' he mused, when he got home, 'that makes five, six miles that you have tramped, to enjoy an instant's glimpse of her.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The next day, not only did her eyes meet his, but he could have sworn that she almost smiled.
constitutionnounUS /ˌkɑːnstəˈtuːʃən/
law determining the fundamental political principles of a government
From this reading Fortunately they say walking is good for the constitution.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The next day, not only did her eyes meet his, but he could have sworn that she almost smiled.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading It only shows what extremities a country life may drive one to.'
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The next day, not only did her eyes meet his, but he could have sworn that she almost smiled.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The next day, not only did her eyes meet his, but he could have sworn that she almost smiled.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading It only shows what extremities a country life may drive one to.'
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading 'Anyhow,' he mused, when he got home, 'that makes five, six miles that you have tramped, to enjoy an instant's glimpse of her.
extremitiesnounUS /ekˈstremətiz/
plural of “extremity” — an external body part that projects from the body
From this reading It only shows what extremities a country life may drive one to.'
opinion or judgment
From this reading The next day, not only did her eyes meet his, but he could have sworn that she almost smiled.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading 'Anyhow,' he mused, when he got home, 'that makes five, six miles that you have tramped, to enjoy an instant's glimpse of her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Fortunately they say walking is good for the constitution.
FortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading Fortunately they say walking is good for the constitution.
furtiveadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrtɪv/
marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed
From this reading Oh, a very furtive smile, the mere transitory suggestion of a smile.
a quick look
From this reading 'Anyhow,' he mused, when he got home, 'that makes five, six miles that you have tramped, to enjoy an instant's glimpse of her.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Fortunately they say walking is good for the constitution.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading 'Anyhow,' he mused, when he got home, 'that makes five, six miles that you have tramped, to enjoy an instant's glimpse of her.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading 'Anyhow,' he mused, when he got home, 'that makes five, six miles that you have tramped, to enjoy an instant's glimpse of her.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading 'Anyhow,' he mused, when he got home, 'that makes five, six miles that you have tramped, to enjoy an instant's glimpse of her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading 'Anyhow,' he mused, when he got home, 'that makes five, six miles that you have tramped, to enjoy an instant's glimpse of her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The next day, not only did her eyes meet his, but he could have sworn that she almost smiled.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading 'Anyhow,' he mused, when he got home, 'that makes five, six miles that you have tramped, to enjoy an instant's glimpse of her.
instant's
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From this reading 'Anyhow,' he mused, when he got home, 'that makes five, six miles that you have tramped, to enjoy an instant's glimpse of her.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Fortunately they say walking is good for the constitution.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It only shows what extremities a country life may drive one to.'
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It only shows what extremities a country life may drive one to.'
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading 'Anyhow,' he mused, when he got home, 'that makes five, six miles that you have tramped, to enjoy an instant's glimpse of her.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It only shows what extremities a country life may drive one to.'
come together
From this reading The next day, not only did her eyes meet his, but he could have sworn that she almost smiled.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading Oh, a very furtive smile, the mere transitory suggestion of a smile.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading 'Anyhow,' he mused, when he got home, 'that makes five, six miles that you have tramped, to enjoy an instant's glimpse of her.
musedverbUS /mjuːzd/
past form of “muse” — reflect deeply on a subject
From this reading 'Anyhow,' he mused, when he got home, 'that makes five, six miles that you have tramped, to enjoy an instant's glimpse of her.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next day, not only did her eyes meet his, but he could have sworn that she almost smiled.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The next day, not only did her eyes meet his, but he could have sworn that she almost smiled.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading 'Anyhow,' he mused, when he got home, 'that makes five, six miles that you have tramped, to enjoy an instant's glimpse of her.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading Oh, a very furtive smile, the mere transitory suggestion of a smile.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It only shows what extremities a country life may drive one to.'
and nothing more
From this reading It only shows what extremities a country life may drive one to.'
express in words
From this reading Fortunately they say walking is good for the constitution.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The next day, not only did her eyes meet his, but he could have sworn that she almost smiled.
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading It only shows what extremities a country life may drive one to.'
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading 'Anyhow,' he mused, when he got home, 'that makes five, six miles that you have tramped, to enjoy an instant's glimpse of her.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Oh, a very furtive smile, the mere transitory suggestion of a smile.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading The next day, not only did her eyes meet his, but he could have sworn that she almost smiled.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading Oh, a very furtive smile, the mere transitory suggestion of a smile.
swornadjectiveUS /swɔːrn/
bound by or as if by an oath
From this reading The next day, not only did her eyes meet his, but he could have sworn that she almost smiled.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading 'Anyhow,' he mused, when he got home, 'that makes five, six miles that you have tramped, to enjoy an instant's glimpse of her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Fortunately they say walking is good for the constitution.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Fortunately they say walking is good for the constitution.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading 'Anyhow,' he mused, when he got home, 'that makes five, six miles that you have tramped, to enjoy an instant's glimpse of her.
trampedverbUS /træmpt/
past form of “tramp” — travel on foot, especially on a walking expedition
From this reading 'Anyhow,' he mused, when he got home, 'that makes five, six miles that you have tramped, to enjoy an instant's glimpse of her.
transitoryadjectiveUS /ˈtrænzətɔːri/
lasting a very short time
From this reading Oh, a very furtive smile, the mere transitory suggestion of a smile.
precisely as stated
From this reading Oh, a very furtive smile, the mere transitory suggestion of a smile.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading Fortunately they say walking is good for the constitution.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It only shows what extremities a country life may drive one to.'
at the time that
From this reading 'Anyhow,' he mused, when he got home, 'that makes five, six miles that you have tramped, to enjoy an instant's glimpse of her.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 'Anyhow,' he mused, when he got home, 'that makes five, six miles that you have tramped, to enjoy an instant's glimpse of her.
