used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ON THE WIDOWS' WALK "But just what is it?" she mused a few minutes later, as she settled herself comfortably and pulled Boru's shaggy head down to her knee.
in the past
From this reading Martha, the old servant, had long ago given up attempting the rickety stairs that led to it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ON THE WIDOWS' WALK "But just what is it?" she mused a few minutes later, as she settled herself comfortably and pulled Boru's shaggy head down to her knee.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The "widows' walk" was Janet's favorite place in which to think things out, for it was on the flat roof of the house, away from any possible interruptions.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ON THE WIDOWS' WALK "But just what is it?" she mused a few minutes later, as she settled herself comfortably and pulled Boru's shaggy head down to her knee.
attemptingverbUS /əˈtemptɪŋ/
-ing form of “attempt” — make an effort or attempt
From this reading Martha, the old servant, had long ago given up attempting the rickety stairs that led to it.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The "widows' walk" was Janet's favorite place in which to think things out, for it was on the flat roof of the house, away from any possible interruptions.
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading Many of the boards that went to make the platform were broken or badly rotted from long exposure to wind and rain.
boardsnounUS /bɔːrdz/
(used in the plural) the stage of a theater
From this reading Many of the boards that went to make the platform were broken or badly rotted from long exposure to wind and rain.
Boru's
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From this reading ON THE WIDOWS' WALK "But just what is it?" she mused a few minutes later, as she settled herself comfortably and pulled Boru's shaggy head down to her knee.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading Many of the boards that went to make the platform were broken or badly rotted from long exposure to wind and rain.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading ON THE WIDOWS' WALK "But just what is it?" she mused a few minutes later, as she settled herself comfortably and pulled Boru's shaggy head down to her knee.
comfortablyadverbUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbli/
in mental comfort; without stress
From this reading ON THE WIDOWS' WALK "But just what is it?" she mused a few minutes later, as she settled herself comfortably and pulled Boru's shaggy head down to her knee.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading It was in itself a rather dangerous spot.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading ON THE WIDOWS' WALK "But just what is it?" she mused a few minutes later, as she settled herself comfortably and pulled Boru's shaggy head down to her knee.
exposurenounUS /ɪkˈspoʊʒər/
vulnerability to the elements; to the action of heat or cold or wind or rain
From this reading Many of the boards that went to make the platform were broken or badly rotted from long exposure to wind and rain.
favoritenounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪt/
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading The "widows' walk" was Janet's favorite place in which to think things out, for it was on the flat roof of the house, away from any possible interruptions.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading ON THE WIDOWS' WALK "But just what is it?" she mused a few minutes later, as she settled herself comfortably and pulled Boru's shaggy head down to her knee.
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading The "widows' walk" was Janet's favorite place in which to think things out, for it was on the flat roof of the house, away from any possible interruptions.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The "widows' walk" was Janet's favorite place in which to think things out, for it was on the flat roof of the house, away from any possible interruptions.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The "widows' walk" was Janet's favorite place in which to think things out, for it was on the flat roof of the house, away from any possible interruptions.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Martha, the old servant, had long ago given up attempting the rickety stairs that led to it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Martha, the old servant, had long ago given up attempting the rickety stairs that led to it.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading ON THE WIDOWS' WALK "But just what is it?" she mused a few minutes later, as she settled herself comfortably and pulled Boru's shaggy head down to her knee.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading ON THE WIDOWS' WALK "But just what is it?" she mused a few minutes later, as she settled herself comfortably and pulled Boru's shaggy head down to her knee.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading ON THE WIDOWS' WALK "But just what is it?" she mused a few minutes later, as she settled herself comfortably and pulled Boru's shaggy head down to her knee.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The "widows' walk" was Janet's favorite place in which to think things out, for it was on the flat roof of the house, away from any possible interruptions.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The "widows' walk" was Janet's favorite place in which to think things out, for it was on the flat roof of the house, away from any possible interruptions.
interruptionsnounUS /ˌɪntərˈʌpʃənz/
plural of “interruption” — an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity
From this reading The "widows' walk" was Janet's favorite place in which to think things out, for it was on the flat roof of the house, away from any possible interruptions.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ON THE WIDOWS' WALK "But just what is it?" she mused a few minutes later, as she settled herself comfortably and pulled Boru's shaggy head down to her knee.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ON THE WIDOWS' WALK "But just what is it?" she mused a few minutes later, as she settled herself comfortably and pulled Boru's shaggy head down to her knee.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading It was in itself a rather dangerous spot.
Janet's
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From this reading The "widows' walk" was Janet's favorite place in which to think things out, for it was on the flat roof of the house, away from any possible interruptions.
and nothing more
From this reading ON THE WIDOWS' WALK "But just what is it?" she mused a few minutes later, as she settled herself comfortably and pulled Boru's shaggy head down to her knee.
hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading ON THE WIDOWS' WALK "But just what is it?" she mused a few minutes later, as she settled herself comfortably and pulled Boru's shaggy head down to her knee.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading ON THE WIDOWS' WALK "But just what is it?" she mused a few minutes later, as she settled herself comfortably and pulled Boru's shaggy head down to her knee.
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 Martha, the old servant, had long ago given up attempting the rickety stairs that led to it.
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 Martha, the old servant, had long ago given up attempting the rickety stairs that led to it.
engage in
From this reading Many of the boards that went to make the platform were broken or badly rotted from long exposure to wind and rain.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Many of the boards that went to make the platform were broken or badly rotted from long exposure to wind and rain.
Martha
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From this reading Martha, the old servant, had long ago given up attempting the rickety stairs that led to it.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading ON THE WIDOWS' WALK "But just what is it?" she mused a few minutes later, as she settled herself comfortably and pulled Boru's shaggy head down to her knee.
musedverbUS /mjuːzd/
past form of “muse” — reflect deeply on a subject
From this reading ON THE WIDOWS' WALK "But just what is it?" she mused a few minutes later, as she settled herself comfortably and pulled Boru's shaggy head down to her knee.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The "widows' walk" was Janet's favorite place in which to think things out, for it was on the flat roof of the house, away from any possible interruptions.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Martha, the old servant, had long ago given up attempting the rickety stairs that led to it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THE WIDOWS' WALK "But just what is it?" she mused a few minutes later, as she settled herself comfortably and pulled Boru's shaggy head down to her knee.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Many of the boards that went to make the platform were broken or badly rotted from long exposure to wind and rain.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The "widows' walk" was Janet's favorite place in which to think things out, for it was on the flat roof of the house, away from any possible interruptions.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The "widows' walk" was Janet's favorite place in which to think things out, for it was on the flat roof of the house, away from any possible interruptions.
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading Many of the boards that went to make the platform were broken or badly rotted from long exposure to wind and rain.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading The "widows' walk" was Janet's favorite place in which to think things out, for it was on the flat roof of the house, away from any possible interruptions.
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading ON THE WIDOWS' WALK "But just what is it?" she mused a few minutes later, as she settled herself comfortably and pulled Boru's shaggy head down to her knee.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading Many of the boards that went to make the platform were broken or badly rotted from long exposure to wind and rain.
on the contrary
From this reading It was in itself a rather dangerous spot.
ricketyadjectiveUS /ˈrɪkəti/
inclined to shake as from weakness or defect
From this reading Martha, the old servant, had long ago given up attempting the rickety stairs that led to it.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading The "widows' walk" was Janet's favorite place in which to think things out, for it was on the flat roof of the house, away from any possible interruptions.
rottedadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːtɪd/
damaged by decay; hence unsound and useless
From this reading Many of the boards that went to make the platform were broken or badly rotted from long exposure to wind and rain.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading Martha, the old servant, had long ago given up attempting the rickety stairs that led to it.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading ON THE WIDOWS' WALK "But just what is it?" she mused a few minutes later, as she settled herself comfortably and pulled Boru's shaggy head down to her knee.
shaggyadjectiveUS /ˈʃæɡi/
used of hair; thick and poorly groomed
From this reading ON THE WIDOWS' WALK "But just what is it?" she mused a few minutes later, as she settled herself comfortably and pulled Boru's shaggy head down to her knee.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ON THE WIDOWS' WALK "But just what is it?" she mused a few minutes later, as she settled herself comfortably and pulled Boru's shaggy head down to her knee.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It was in itself a rather dangerous spot.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Martha, the old servant, had long ago given up attempting the rickety stairs that led to it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Martha, the old servant, had long ago given up attempting the rickety stairs that led to it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON THE WIDOWS' WALK "But just what is it?" she mused a few minutes later, as she settled herself comfortably and pulled Boru's shaggy head down to her knee.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The "widows' walk" was Janet's favorite place in which to think things out, for it was on the flat roof of the house, away from any possible interruptions.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading The "widows' walk" was Janet's favorite place in which to think things out, for it was on the flat roof of the house, away from any possible interruptions.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ON THE WIDOWS' WALK "But just what is it?" she mused a few minutes later, as she settled herself comfortably and pulled Boru's shaggy head down to her knee.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Martha, the old servant, had long ago given up attempting the rickety stairs that led to it.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading ON THE WIDOWS' WALK "But just what is it?" she mused a few minutes later, as she settled herself comfortably and pulled Boru's shaggy head down to her knee.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The "widows' walk" was Janet's favorite place in which to think things out, for it was on the flat roof of the house, away from any possible interruptions.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Many of the boards that went to make the platform were broken or badly rotted from long exposure to wind and rain.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Many of the boards that went to make the platform were broken or badly rotted from long exposure to wind and rain.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading ON THE WIDOWS' WALK "But just what is it?" she mused a few minutes later, as she settled herself comfortably and pulled Boru's shaggy head down to her knee.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The "widows' walk" was Janet's favorite place in which to think things out, for it was on the flat roof of the house, away from any possible interruptions.
WIDOWSnounUS /ˈwɪdoʊz/
plural of “widow” — a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading ON THE WIDOWS' WALK "But just what is it?" she mused a few minutes later, as she settled herself comfortably and pulled Boru's shaggy head down to her knee.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Many of the boards that went to make the platform were broken or badly rotted from long exposure to wind and rain.
