used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _A Warning_ Meanwhile, after walking along for a short distance, Molly thought it would be wise to look up the names of Mrs Rose’s friends, as the daylight was beginning to fade and already the moon was mounting the sky; she had scribbled the names and addresses down on a slip of paper.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Poor Molly, she could not feel very happy about the bracelet, of course, as the weight of Jack’s misfortune still crushed her down; but she was certainly pleased to possess such a bracelet.
addressesnounUS /ˈæˈdresɪz/
plural of “address” — (computer science) the code that identifies where a piece of information is stored
From this reading _A Warning_ Meanwhile, after walking along for a short distance, Molly thought it would be wise to look up the names of Mrs Rose’s friends, as the daylight was beginning to fade and already the moon was mounting the sky; she had scribbled the names and addresses down on a slip of paper.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading _A Warning_ Meanwhile, after walking along for a short distance, Molly thought it would be wise to look up the names of Mrs Rose’s friends, as the daylight was beginning to fade and already the moon was mounting the sky; she had scribbled the names and addresses down on a slip of paper.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading _A Warning_ Meanwhile, after walking along for a short distance, Molly thought it would be wise to look up the names of Mrs Rose’s friends, as the daylight was beginning to fade and already the moon was mounting the sky; she had scribbled the names and addresses down on a slip of paper.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading _A Warning_ Meanwhile, after walking along for a short distance, Molly thought it would be wise to look up the names of Mrs Rose’s friends, as the daylight was beginning to fade and already the moon was mounting the sky; she had scribbled the names and addresses down on a slip of paper.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _A Warning_ Meanwhile, after walking along for a short distance, Molly thought it would be wise to look up the names of Mrs Rose’s friends, as the daylight was beginning to fade and already the moon was mounting the sky; she had scribbled the names and addresses down on a slip of paper.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _A Warning_ Meanwhile, after walking along for a short distance, Molly thought it would be wise to look up the names of Mrs Rose’s friends, as the daylight was beginning to fade and already the moon was mounting the sky; she had scribbled the names and addresses down on a slip of paper.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Having discovered that one of Mrs Rose’s friends lived about a quarter of a mile farther on, she determined to search the road until she came to this house, and then ask if Mrs Jennet, for that was the friend’s name, would kindly put her up for the night.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _A Warning_ Meanwhile, after walking along for a short distance, Molly thought it would be wise to look up the names of Mrs Rose’s friends, as the daylight was beginning to fade and already the moon was mounting the sky; she had scribbled the names and addresses down on a slip of paper.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The road now began to grow wilder and more rugged, while here and there, beside the way, were huge rocks and piles of stones.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading _A Warning_ Meanwhile, after walking along for a short distance, Molly thought it would be wise to look up the names of Mrs Rose’s friends, as the daylight was beginning to fade and already the moon was mounting the sky; she had scribbled the names and addresses down on a slip of paper.
next to; at the side of
From this reading The road now began to grow wilder and more rugged, while here and there, beside the way, were huge rocks and piles of stones.
braceletnounUS /ˈbreɪslət/
a band of cloth or leather or metal links attached to a wristwatch and wrapped around the wrist
From this reading She noted, with a slight thrill of pleasure, the jingle of the silver bracelet as she took the paper out of her pocket.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Poor Molly, she could not feel very happy about the bracelet, of course, as the weight of Jack’s misfortune still crushed her down; but she was certainly pleased to possess such a bracelet.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Having discovered that one of Mrs Rose’s friends lived about a quarter of a mile farther on, she determined to search the road until she came to this house, and then ask if Mrs Jennet, for that was the friend’s name, would kindly put her up for the night.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Poor Molly, she could not feel very happy about the bracelet, of course, as the weight of Jack’s misfortune still crushed her down; but she was certainly pleased to possess such a bracelet.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Poor Molly, she could not feel very happy about the bracelet, of course, as the weight of Jack’s misfortune still crushed her down; but she was certainly pleased to possess such a bracelet.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Poor Molly, she could not feel very happy about the bracelet, of course, as the weight of Jack’s misfortune still crushed her down; but she was certainly pleased to possess such a bracelet.
crushedadjectiveUS /krʌʃt/
treated so as to have a permanently wrinkled appearance
From this reading Poor Molly, she could not feel very happy about the bracelet, of course, as the weight of Jack’s misfortune still crushed her down; but she was certainly pleased to possess such a bracelet.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading _A Warning_ Meanwhile, after walking along for a short distance, Molly thought it would be wise to look up the names of Mrs Rose’s friends, as the daylight was beginning to fade and already the moon was mounting the sky; she had scribbled the names and addresses down on a slip of paper.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Having discovered that one of Mrs Rose’s friends lived about a quarter of a mile farther on, she determined to search the road until she came to this house, and then ask if Mrs Jennet, for that was the friend’s name, would kindly put her up for the night.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Having discovered that one of Mrs Rose’s friends lived about a quarter of a mile farther on, she determined to search the road until she came to this house, and then ask if Mrs Jennet, for that was the friend’s name, would kindly put her up for the night.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading _A Warning_ Meanwhile, after walking along for a short distance, Molly thought it would be wise to look up the names of Mrs Rose’s friends, as the daylight was beginning to fade and already the moon was mounting the sky; she had scribbled the names and addresses down on a slip of paper.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading _A Warning_ Meanwhile, after walking along for a short distance, Molly thought it would be wise to look up the names of Mrs Rose’s friends, as the daylight was beginning to fade and already the moon was mounting the sky; she had scribbled the names and addresses down on a slip of paper.
fadeverbUS /feɪd/
become less clearly visible or distinguishable; disappear gradually or seemingly
From this reading _A Warning_ Meanwhile, after walking along for a short distance, Molly thought it would be wise to look up the names of Mrs Rose’s friends, as the daylight was beginning to fade and already the moon was mounting the sky; she had scribbled the names and addresses down on a slip of paper.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading Having discovered that one of Mrs Rose’s friends lived about a quarter of a mile farther on, she determined to search the road until she came to this house, and then ask if Mrs Jennet, for that was the friend’s name, would kindly put her up for the night.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Poor Molly, she could not feel very happy about the bracelet, of course, as the weight of Jack’s misfortune still crushed her down; but she was certainly pleased to possess such a bracelet.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _A Warning_ Meanwhile, after walking along for a short distance, Molly thought it would be wise to look up the names of Mrs Rose’s friends, as the daylight was beginning to fade and already the moon was mounting the sky; she had scribbled the names and addresses down on a slip of paper.
friend'snounUS /frendz/
possessive form of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Having discovered that one of Mrs Rose’s friends lived about a quarter of a mile farther on, she determined to search the road until she came to this house, and then ask if Mrs Jennet, for that was the friend’s name, would kindly put her up for the night.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading _A Warning_ Meanwhile, after walking along for a short distance, Molly thought it would be wise to look up the names of Mrs Rose’s friends, as the daylight was beginning to fade and already the moon was mounting the sky; she had scribbled the names and addresses down on a slip of paper.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading The road now began to grow wilder and more rugged, while here and there, beside the way, were huge rocks and piles of stones.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _A Warning_ Meanwhile, after walking along for a short distance, Molly thought it would be wise to look up the names of Mrs Rose’s friends, as the daylight was beginning to fade and already the moon was mounting the sky; she had scribbled the names and addresses down on a slip of paper.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Poor Molly, she could not feel very happy about the bracelet, of course, as the weight of Jack’s misfortune still crushed her down; but she was certainly pleased to possess such a bracelet.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having discovered that one of Mrs Rose’s friends lived about a quarter of a mile farther on, she determined to search the road until she came to this house, and then ask if Mrs Jennet, for that was the friend’s name, would kindly put her up for the night.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She noted, with a slight thrill of pleasure, the jingle of the silver bracelet as she took the paper out of her pocket.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading The road now began to grow wilder and more rugged, while here and there, beside the way, were huge rocks and piles of stones.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Having discovered that one of Mrs Rose’s friends lived about a quarter of a mile farther on, she determined to search the road until she came to this house, and then ask if Mrs Jennet, for that was the friend’s name, would kindly put her up for the night.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading The road now began to grow wilder and more rugged, while here and there, beside the way, were huge rocks and piles of stones.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Having discovered that one of Mrs Rose’s friends lived about a quarter of a mile farther on, she determined to search the road until she came to this house, and then ask if Mrs Jennet, for that was the friend’s name, would kindly put her up for the night.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _A Warning_ Meanwhile, after walking along for a short distance, Molly thought it would be wise to look up the names of Mrs Rose’s friends, as the daylight was beginning to fade and already the moon was mounting the sky; she had scribbled the names and addresses down on a slip of paper.
Jack'snounUS /dʒæks/
possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount
From this reading Poor Molly, she could not feel very happy about the bracelet, of course, as the weight of Jack’s misfortune still crushed her down; but she was certainly pleased to possess such a bracelet.
Jennetnoun
female donkey
From this reading Having discovered that one of Mrs Rose’s friends lived about a quarter of a mile farther on, she determined to search the road until she came to this house, and then ask if Mrs Jennet, for that was the friend’s name, would kindly put her up for the night.
jingleverbUS /ˈdʒɪŋɡəl/
make a sound typical of metallic objects
From this reading She noted, with a slight thrill of pleasure, the jingle of the silver bracelet as she took the paper out of her pocket.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading Having discovered that one of Mrs Rose’s friends lived about a quarter of a mile farther on, she determined to search the road until she came to this house, and then ask if Mrs Jennet, for that was the friend’s name, would kindly put her up for the night.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Having discovered that one of Mrs Rose’s friends lived about a quarter of a mile farther on, she determined to search the road until she came to this house, and then ask if Mrs Jennet, for that was the friend’s name, would kindly put her up for the night.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading _A Warning_ Meanwhile, after walking along for a short distance, Molly thought it would be wise to look up the names of Mrs Rose’s friends, as the daylight was beginning to fade and already the moon was mounting the sky; she had scribbled the names and addresses down on a slip of paper.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading _A Warning_ Meanwhile, after walking along for a short distance, Molly thought it would be wise to look up the names of Mrs Rose’s friends, as the daylight was beginning to fade and already the moon was mounting the sky; she had scribbled the names and addresses down on a slip of paper.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Having discovered that one of Mrs Rose’s friends lived about a quarter of a mile farther on, she determined to search the road until she came to this house, and then ask if Mrs Jennet, for that was the friend’s name, would kindly put her up for the night.
misfortunenounUS /mɪˈsfɔːrtʃən/
unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading Poor Molly, she could not feel very happy about the bracelet, of course, as the weight of Jack’s misfortune still crushed her down; but she was certainly pleased to possess such a bracelet.
MollynounUS /ˈmɑːli/
popular aquarium fish
From this reading _A Warning_ Meanwhile, after walking along for a short distance, Molly thought it would be wise to look up the names of Mrs Rose’s friends, as the daylight was beginning to fade and already the moon was mounting the sky; she had scribbled the names and addresses down on a slip of paper.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading _A Warning_ Meanwhile, after walking along for a short distance, Molly thought it would be wise to look up the names of Mrs Rose’s friends, as the daylight was beginning to fade and already the moon was mounting the sky; she had scribbled the names and addresses down on a slip of paper.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The road now began to grow wilder and more rugged, while here and there, beside the way, were huge rocks and piles of stones.
mountingnounUS /ˈmaʊntɪŋ/
an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
From this reading _A Warning_ Meanwhile, after walking along for a short distance, Molly thought it would be wise to look up the names of Mrs Rose’s friends, as the daylight was beginning to fade and already the moon was mounting the sky; she had scribbled the names and addresses down on a slip of paper.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading _A Warning_ Meanwhile, after walking along for a short distance, Molly thought it would be wise to look up the names of Mrs Rose’s friends, as the daylight was beginning to fade and already the moon was mounting the sky; she had scribbled the names and addresses down on a slip of paper.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Having discovered that one of Mrs Rose’s friends lived about a quarter of a mile farther on, she determined to search the road until she came to this house, and then ask if Mrs Jennet, for that was the friend’s name, would kindly put her up for the night.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading _A Warning_ Meanwhile, after walking along for a short distance, Molly thought it would be wise to look up the names of Mrs Rose’s friends, as the daylight was beginning to fade and already the moon was mounting the sky; she had scribbled the names and addresses down on a slip of paper.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Having discovered that one of Mrs Rose’s friends lived about a quarter of a mile farther on, she determined to search the road until she came to this house, and then ask if Mrs Jennet, for that was the friend’s name, would kindly put her up for the night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Poor Molly, she could not feel very happy about the bracelet, of course, as the weight of Jack’s misfortune still crushed her down; but she was certainly pleased to possess such a bracelet.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading She noted, with a slight thrill of pleasure, the jingle of the silver bracelet as she took the paper out of her pocket.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The road now began to grow wilder and more rugged, while here and there, beside the way, were huge rocks and piles of stones.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _A Warning_ Meanwhile, after walking along for a short distance, Molly thought it would be wise to look up the names of Mrs Rose’s friends, as the daylight was beginning to fade and already the moon was mounting the sky; she had scribbled the names and addresses down on a slip of paper.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _A Warning_ Meanwhile, after walking along for a short distance, Molly thought it would be wise to look up the names of Mrs Rose’s friends, as the daylight was beginning to fade and already the moon was mounting the sky; she had scribbled the names and addresses down on a slip of paper.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Having discovered that one of Mrs Rose’s friends lived about a quarter of a mile farther on, she determined to search the road until she came to this house, and then ask if Mrs Jennet, for that was the friend’s name, would kindly put her up for the night.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She noted, with a slight thrill of pleasure, the jingle of the silver bracelet as she took the paper out of her pocket.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading _A Warning_ Meanwhile, after walking along for a short distance, Molly thought it would be wise to look up the names of Mrs Rose’s friends, as the daylight was beginning to fade and already the moon was mounting the sky; she had scribbled the names and addresses down on a slip of paper.
pilesnounUS /paɪlz/
venous swelling external or internal to the anal sphincter
From this reading The road now began to grow wilder and more rugged, while here and there, beside the way, were huge rocks and piles of stones.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading Poor Molly, she could not feel very happy about the bracelet, of course, as the weight of Jack’s misfortune still crushed her down; but she was certainly pleased to possess such a bracelet.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading She noted, with a slight thrill of pleasure, the jingle of the silver bracelet as she took the paper out of her pocket.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading She noted, with a slight thrill of pleasure, the jingle of the silver bracelet as she took the paper out of her pocket.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Poor Molly, she could not feel very happy about the bracelet, of course, as the weight of Jack’s misfortune still crushed her down; but she was certainly pleased to possess such a bracelet.
have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading Poor Molly, she could not feel very happy about the bracelet, of course, as the weight of Jack’s misfortune still crushed her down; but she was certainly pleased to possess such a bracelet.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Having discovered that one of Mrs Rose’s friends lived about a quarter of a mile farther on, she determined to search the road until she came to this house, and then ask if Mrs Jennet, for that was the friend’s name, would kindly put her up for the night.
one of four equal parts
From this reading Having discovered that one of Mrs Rose’s friends lived about a quarter of a mile farther on, she determined to search the road until she came to this house, and then ask if Mrs Jennet, for that was the friend’s name, would kindly put her up for the night.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Having discovered that one of Mrs Rose’s friends lived about a quarter of a mile farther on, she determined to search the road until she came to this house, and then ask if Mrs Jennet, for that was the friend’s name, would kindly put her up for the night.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading The road now began to grow wilder and more rugged, while here and there, beside the way, were huge rocks and piles of stones.
Rose'snounUS /ˈroʊzɪz/
possessive form of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading _A Warning_ Meanwhile, after walking along for a short distance, Molly thought it would be wise to look up the names of Mrs Rose’s friends, as the daylight was beginning to fade and already the moon was mounting the sky; she had scribbled the names and addresses down on a slip of paper.
ruggedadjectiveUS /ˈrʌɡəd/
sturdy and strong in constitution or construction; enduring
From this reading The road now began to grow wilder and more rugged, while here and there, beside the way, were huge rocks and piles of stones.
scribbledverbUS /ˈskrɪbəld/
past form of “scribble” — write down quickly without much attention to detail
From this reading _A Warning_ Meanwhile, after walking along for a short distance, Molly thought it would be wise to look up the names of Mrs Rose’s friends, as the daylight was beginning to fade and already the moon was mounting the sky; she had scribbled the names and addresses down on a slip of paper.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading Having discovered that one of Mrs Rose’s friends lived about a quarter of a mile farther on, she determined to search the road until she came to this house, and then ask if Mrs Jennet, for that was the friend’s name, would kindly put her up for the night.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _A Warning_ Meanwhile, after walking along for a short distance, Molly thought it would be wise to look up the names of Mrs Rose’s friends, as the daylight was beginning to fade and already the moon was mounting the sky; she had scribbled the names and addresses down on a slip of paper.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading _A Warning_ Meanwhile, after walking along for a short distance, Molly thought it would be wise to look up the names of Mrs Rose’s friends, as the daylight was beginning to fade and already the moon was mounting the sky; she had scribbled the names and addresses down on a slip of paper.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading She noted, with a slight thrill of pleasure, the jingle of the silver bracelet as she took the paper out of her pocket.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading _A Warning_ Meanwhile, after walking along for a short distance, Molly thought it would be wise to look up the names of Mrs Rose’s friends, as the daylight was beginning to fade and already the moon was mounting the sky; she had scribbled the names and addresses down on a slip of paper.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading She noted, with a slight thrill of pleasure, the jingle of the silver bracelet as she took the paper out of her pocket.
move stealthily
From this reading _A Warning_ Meanwhile, after walking along for a short distance, Molly thought it would be wise to look up the names of Mrs Rose’s friends, as the daylight was beginning to fade and already the moon was mounting the sky; she had scribbled the names and addresses down on a slip of paper.
not in physical motion
From this reading Poor Molly, she could not feel very happy about the bracelet, of course, as the weight of Jack’s misfortune still crushed her down; but she was certainly pleased to possess such a bracelet.
plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading The road now began to grow wilder and more rugged, while here and there, beside the way, were huge rocks and piles of stones.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Poor Molly, she could not feel very happy about the bracelet, of course, as the weight of Jack’s misfortune still crushed her down; but she was certainly pleased to possess such a bracelet.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Having discovered that one of Mrs Rose’s friends lived about a quarter of a mile farther on, she determined to search the road until she came to this house, and then ask if Mrs Jennet, for that was the friend’s name, would kindly put her up for the night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _A Warning_ Meanwhile, after walking along for a short distance, Molly thought it would be wise to look up the names of Mrs Rose’s friends, as the daylight was beginning to fade and already the moon was mounting the sky; she had scribbled the names and addresses down on a slip of paper.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Having discovered that one of Mrs Rose’s friends lived about a quarter of a mile farther on, she determined to search the road until she came to this house, and then ask if Mrs Jennet, for that was the friend’s name, would kindly put her up for the night.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The road now began to grow wilder and more rugged, while here and there, beside the way, were huge rocks and piles of stones.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Having discovered that one of Mrs Rose’s friends lived about a quarter of a mile farther on, she determined to search the road until she came to this house, and then ask if Mrs Jennet, for that was the friend’s name, would kindly put her up for the night.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading _A Warning_ Meanwhile, after walking along for a short distance, Molly thought it would be wise to look up the names of Mrs Rose’s friends, as the daylight was beginning to fade and already the moon was mounting the sky; she had scribbled the names and addresses down on a slip of paper.
thrillnounUS /θrɪl/
the swift release of a store of affective force
From this reading She noted, with a slight thrill of pleasure, the jingle of the silver bracelet as she took the paper out of her pocket.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _A Warning_ Meanwhile, after walking along for a short distance, Molly thought it would be wise to look up the names of Mrs Rose’s friends, as the daylight was beginning to fade and already the moon was mounting the sky; she had scribbled the names and addresses down on a slip of paper.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading She noted, with a slight thrill of pleasure, the jingle of the silver bracelet as she took the paper out of her pocket.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Having discovered that one of Mrs Rose’s friends lived about a quarter of a mile farther on, she determined to search the road until she came to this house, and then ask if Mrs Jennet, for that was the friend’s name, would kindly put her up for the night.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading _A Warning_ Meanwhile, after walking along for a short distance, Molly thought it would be wise to look up the names of Mrs Rose’s friends, as the daylight was beginning to fade and already the moon was mounting the sky; she had scribbled the names and addresses down on a slip of paper.
precisely as stated
From this reading Poor Molly, she could not feel very happy about the bracelet, of course, as the weight of Jack’s misfortune still crushed her down; but she was certainly pleased to possess such a bracelet.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading _A Warning_ Meanwhile, after walking along for a short distance, Molly thought it would be wise to look up the names of Mrs Rose’s friends, as the daylight was beginning to fade and already the moon was mounting the sky; she had scribbled the names and addresses down on a slip of paper.
a message informing of danger
From this reading _A Warning_ Meanwhile, after walking along for a short distance, Molly thought it would be wise to look up the names of Mrs Rose’s friends, as the daylight was beginning to fade and already the moon was mounting the sky; she had scribbled the names and addresses down on a slip of paper.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _A Warning_ Meanwhile, after walking along for a short distance, Molly thought it would be wise to look up the names of Mrs Rose’s friends, as the daylight was beginning to fade and already the moon was mounting the sky; she had scribbled the names and addresses down on a slip of paper.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The road now began to grow wilder and more rugged, while here and there, beside the way, were huge rocks and piles of stones.
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading Poor Molly, she could not feel very happy about the bracelet, of course, as the weight of Jack’s misfortune still crushed her down; but she was certainly pleased to possess such a bracelet.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The road now began to grow wilder and more rugged, while here and there, beside the way, were huge rocks and piles of stones.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The road now began to grow wilder and more rugged, while here and there, beside the way, were huge rocks and piles of stones.
wildernounUS /ˈwaɪldər/
United States writer and dramatist (1897-1975)
From this reading The road now began to grow wilder and more rugged, while here and there, beside the way, were huge rocks and piles of stones.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading _A Warning_ Meanwhile, after walking along for a short distance, Molly thought it would be wise to look up the names of Mrs Rose’s friends, as the daylight was beginning to fade and already the moon was mounting the sky; she had scribbled the names and addresses down on a slip of paper.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She noted, with a slight thrill of pleasure, the jingle of the silver bracelet as she took the paper out of her pocket.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading _A Warning_ Meanwhile, after walking along for a short distance, Molly thought it would be wise to look up the names of Mrs Rose’s friends, as the daylight was beginning to fade and already the moon was mounting the sky; she had scribbled the names and addresses down on a slip of paper.
