used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Although they had been very busy in Hilda's house throughout all the afternoon and a part of the evening, and had eaten only a picnic meal, neither of them was aware of fatigue, and the two miles to Bursley seemed a trifle.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Although they had been very busy in Hilda's house throughout all the afternoon and a part of the evening, and had eaten only a picnic meal, neither of them was aware of fatigue, and the two miles to Bursley seemed a trifle.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Although they had been very busy in Hilda's house throughout all the afternoon and a part of the evening, and had eaten only a picnic meal, neither of them was aware of fatigue, and the two miles to Bursley seemed a trifle.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although they had been very busy in Hilda's house throughout all the afternoon and a part of the evening, and had eaten only a picnic meal, neither of them was aware of fatigue, and the two miles to Bursley seemed a trifle.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading JOURNEY TO BLEAKRIDGE I Hilda and Janet were mounting the precipitous Sytch Bank together on their way from Turnhill into Bursley.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was dark; they had missed one train at Turnhill and had preferred not to wait for the next.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading Although they had been very busy in Hilda's house throughout all the afternoon and a part of the evening, and had eaten only a picnic meal, neither of them was aware of fatigue, and the two miles to Bursley seemed a trifle.
bafflingadjectiveUS /ˈbæfəlɪŋ/
making great mental demands; hard to comprehend or solve or believe
From this reading Janet said that the weather was changing, and Hilda, without replying, peered at the black baffling sky.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading JOURNEY TO BLEAKRIDGE I Hilda and Janet were mounting the precipitous Sytch Bank together on their way from Turnhill into Bursley.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Although they had been very busy in Hilda's house throughout all the afternoon and a part of the evening, and had eaten only a picnic meal, neither of them was aware of fatigue, and the two miles to Bursley seemed a trifle.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Janet said that the weather was changing, and Hilda, without replying, peered at the black baffling sky.
BLEAKRIDGE
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From this reading JOURNEY TO BLEAKRIDGE I Hilda and Janet were mounting the precipitous Sytch Bank together on their way from Turnhill into Bursley.
Bursley
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From this reading JOURNEY TO BLEAKRIDGE I Hilda and Janet were mounting the precipitous Sytch Bank together on their way from Turnhill into Bursley.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Although they had been very busy in Hilda's house throughout all the afternoon and a part of the evening, and had eaten only a picnic meal, neither of them was aware of fatigue, and the two miles to Bursley seemed a trifle.
changingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
marked by continuous change or effective action
From this reading Janet said that the weather was changing, and Hilda, without replying, peered at the black baffling sky.
converseverbUS /ˈkɑːnvərs/
carry on a conversation
From this reading Going slowly up the steep slope, they did not converse.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading It was dark; they had missed one train at Turnhill and had preferred not to wait for the next.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Going slowly up the steep slope, they did not converse.
inflected form of “eat” — take in solid food
From this reading Although they had been very busy in Hilda's house throughout all the afternoon and a part of the evening, and had eaten only a picnic meal, neither of them was aware of fatigue, and the two miles to Bursley seemed a trifle.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Although they had been very busy in Hilda's house throughout all the afternoon and a part of the evening, and had eaten only a picnic meal, neither of them was aware of fatigue, and the two miles to Bursley seemed a trifle.
fatiguenounUS /fəˈtiːɡ/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading Although they had been very busy in Hilda's house throughout all the afternoon and a part of the evening, and had eaten only a picnic meal, neither of them was aware of fatigue, and the two miles to Bursley seemed a trifle.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was dark; they had missed one train at Turnhill and had preferred not to wait for the next.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading JOURNEY TO BLEAKRIDGE I Hilda and Janet were mounting the precipitous Sytch Bank together on their way from Turnhill into Bursley.
the act of departing
From this reading Going slowly up the steep slope, they did not converse.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was dark; they had missed one train at Turnhill and had preferred not to wait for the next.
Hilda
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From this reading JOURNEY TO BLEAKRIDGE I Hilda and Janet were mounting the precipitous Sytch Bank together on their way from Turnhill into Bursley.
Hilda's
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From this reading Although they had been very busy in Hilda's house throughout all the afternoon and a part of the evening, and had eaten only a picnic meal, neither of them was aware of fatigue, and the two miles to Bursley seemed a trifle.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Although they had been very busy in Hilda's house throughout all the afternoon and a part of the evening, and had eaten only a picnic meal, neither of them was aware of fatigue, and the two miles to Bursley seemed a trifle.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading JOURNEY TO BLEAKRIDGE I Hilda and Janet were mounting the precipitous Sytch Bank together on their way from Turnhill into Bursley.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Although they had been very busy in Hilda's house throughout all the afternoon and a part of the evening, and had eaten only a picnic meal, neither of them was aware of fatigue, and the two miles to Bursley seemed a trifle.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading JOURNEY TO BLEAKRIDGE I Hilda and Janet were mounting the precipitous Sytch Bank together on their way from Turnhill into Bursley.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was dark; they had missed one train at Turnhill and had preferred not to wait for the next.
Janet
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From this reading JOURNEY TO BLEAKRIDGE I Hilda and Janet were mounting the precipitous Sytch Bank together on their way from Turnhill into Bursley.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading JOURNEY TO BLEAKRIDGE I Hilda and Janet were mounting the precipitous Sytch Bank together on their way from Turnhill into Bursley.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading Although they had been very busy in Hilda's house throughout all the afternoon and a part of the evening, and had eaten only a picnic meal, neither of them was aware of fatigue, and the two miles to Bursley seemed a trifle.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Although they had been very busy in Hilda's house throughout all the afternoon and a part of the evening, and had eaten only a picnic meal, neither of them was aware of fatigue, and the two miles to Bursley seemed a trifle.
not caught with the senses or the mind
From this reading It was dark; they had missed one train at Turnhill and had preferred not to wait for the next.
mountingnounUS /ˈmaʊntɪŋ/
an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
From this reading JOURNEY TO BLEAKRIDGE I Hilda and Janet were mounting the precipitous Sytch Bank together on their way from Turnhill into Bursley.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Although they had been very busy in Hilda's house throughout all the afternoon and a part of the evening, and had eaten only a picnic meal, neither of them was aware of fatigue, and the two miles to Bursley seemed a trifle.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading It was dark; they had missed one train at Turnhill and had preferred not to wait for the next.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was dark; they had missed one train at Turnhill and had preferred not to wait for the next.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Although they had been very busy in Hilda's house throughout all the afternoon and a part of the evening, and had eaten only a picnic meal, neither of them was aware of fatigue, and the two miles to Bursley seemed a trifle.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading JOURNEY TO BLEAKRIDGE I Hilda and Janet were mounting the precipitous Sytch Bank together on their way from Turnhill into Bursley.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was dark; they had missed one train at Turnhill and had preferred not to wait for the next.
and nothing more
From this reading Although they had been very busy in Hilda's house throughout all the afternoon and a part of the evening, and had eaten only a picnic meal, neither of them was aware of fatigue, and the two miles to Bursley seemed a trifle.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Although they had been very busy in Hilda's house throughout all the afternoon and a part of the evening, and had eaten only a picnic meal, neither of them was aware of fatigue, and the two miles to Bursley seemed a trifle.
peeredverbUS /pɪrd/
past form of “peer” — look searchingly
From this reading Janet said that the weather was changing, and Hilda, without replying, peered at the black baffling sky.
picnicnounUS /ˈpɪknɪk/
a day devoted to an outdoor social gathering
From this reading Although they had been very busy in Hilda's house throughout all the afternoon and a part of the evening, and had eaten only a picnic meal, neither of them was aware of fatigue, and the two miles to Bursley seemed a trifle.
precipitousadjectiveUS /prɪˈsɪpɪtəs/
done with very great haste and without due deliberation
From this reading JOURNEY TO BLEAKRIDGE I Hilda and Janet were mounting the precipitous Sytch Bank together on their way from Turnhill into Bursley.
more desirable than another
From this reading It was dark; they had missed one train at Turnhill and had preferred not to wait for the next.
replyingverbUS /rɪˈplaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading Janet said that the weather was changing, and Hilda, without replying, peered at the black baffling sky.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Janet said that the weather was changing, and Hilda, without replying, peered at the black baffling sky.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Although they had been very busy in Hilda's house throughout all the afternoon and a part of the evening, and had eaten only a picnic meal, neither of them was aware of fatigue, and the two miles to Bursley seemed a trifle.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Janet said that the weather was changing, and Hilda, without replying, peered at the black baffling sky.
an elevated geological formation
From this reading Going slowly up the steep slope, they did not converse.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Going slowly up the steep slope, they did not converse.
steepadjectiveUS /stiːp/
having a sharp inclination
From this reading Going slowly up the steep slope, they did not converse.
Sytch
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From this reading JOURNEY TO BLEAKRIDGE I Hilda and Janet were mounting the precipitous Sytch Bank together on their way from Turnhill into Bursley.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Janet said that the weather was changing, and Hilda, without replying, peered at the black baffling sky.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JOURNEY TO BLEAKRIDGE I Hilda and Janet were mounting the precipitous Sytch Bank together on their way from Turnhill into Bursley.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading JOURNEY TO BLEAKRIDGE I Hilda and Janet were mounting the precipitous Sytch Bank together on their way from Turnhill into Bursley.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Although they had been very busy in Hilda's house throughout all the afternoon and a part of the evening, and had eaten only a picnic meal, neither of them was aware of fatigue, and the two miles to Bursley seemed a trifle.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was dark; they had missed one train at Turnhill and had preferred not to wait for the next.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading Although they had been very busy in Hilda's house throughout all the afternoon and a part of the evening, and had eaten only a picnic meal, neither of them was aware of fatigue, and the two miles to Bursley seemed a trifle.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading JOURNEY TO BLEAKRIDGE I Hilda and Janet were mounting the precipitous Sytch Bank together on their way from Turnhill into Bursley.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading JOURNEY TO BLEAKRIDGE I Hilda and Janet were mounting the precipitous Sytch Bank together on their way from Turnhill into Bursley.
create by training and teaching
From this reading It was dark; they had missed one train at Turnhill and had preferred not to wait for the next.
a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading Although they had been very busy in Hilda's house throughout all the afternoon and a part of the evening, and had eaten only a picnic meal, neither of them was aware of fatigue, and the two miles to Bursley seemed a trifle.
Turnhill
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From this reading JOURNEY TO BLEAKRIDGE I Hilda and Janet were mounting the precipitous Sytch Bank together on their way from Turnhill into Bursley.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Although they had been very busy in Hilda's house throughout all the afternoon and a part of the evening, and had eaten only a picnic meal, neither of them was aware of fatigue, and the two miles to Bursley seemed a trifle.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Going slowly up the steep slope, they did not converse.
precisely as stated
From this reading Although they had been very busy in Hilda's house throughout all the afternoon and a part of the evening, and had eaten only a picnic meal, neither of them was aware of fatigue, and the two miles to Bursley seemed a trifle.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading It was dark; they had missed one train at Turnhill and had preferred not to wait for the next.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was dark; they had missed one train at Turnhill and had preferred not to wait for the next.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading JOURNEY TO BLEAKRIDGE I Hilda and Janet were mounting the precipitous Sytch Bank together on their way from Turnhill into Bursley.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading Janet said that the weather was changing, and Hilda, without replying, peered at the black baffling sky.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading JOURNEY TO BLEAKRIDGE I Hilda and Janet were mounting the precipitous Sytch Bank together on their way from Turnhill into Bursley.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Janet said that the weather was changing, and Hilda, without replying, peered at the black baffling sky.
