used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was all well enough for the automobile driver to tell them go straight across the field, but it was quite another thing to do it, for there was a broad and deep stream in the middle of it and no sign of a bridge anywhere in sight.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading It was all well enough for the automobile driver to tell them go straight across the field, but it was quite another thing to do it, for there was a broad and deep stream in the middle of it and no sign of a bridge anywhere in sight.
(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 It was all well enough for the automobile driver to tell them go straight across the field, but it was quite another thing to do it, for there was a broad and deep stream in the middle of it and no sign of a bridge anywhere in sight.
Amy
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From this reading Amy stopped and viewed it disgustedly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was all well enough for the automobile driver to tell them go straight across the field, but it was quite another thing to do it, for there was a broad and deep stream in the middle of it and no sign of a bridge anywhere in sight.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading It was all well enough for the automobile driver to tell them go straight across the field, but it was quite another thing to do it, for there was a broad and deep stream in the middle of it and no sign of a bridge anywhere in sight.
at or in or to any place
From this reading It was all well enough for the automobile driver to tell them go straight across the field, but it was quite another thing to do it, for there was a broad and deep stream in the middle of it and no sign of a bridge anywhere in sight.
automobilenounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading It was all well enough for the automobile driver to tell them go straight across the field, but it was quite another thing to do it, for there was a broad and deep stream in the middle of it and no sign of a bridge anywhere in sight.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading That brook wound in a most exasperating manner, finally heading back toward where they supposed the dirt road to be.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading That brook wound in a most exasperating manner, finally heading back toward where they supposed the dirt road to be.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading It was all well enough for the automobile driver to tell them go straight across the field, but it was quite another thing to do it, for there was a broad and deep stream in the middle of it and no sign of a bridge anywhere in sight.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading It was all well enough for the automobile driver to tell them go straight across the field, but it was quite another thing to do it, for there was a broad and deep stream in the middle of it and no sign of a bridge anywhere in sight.
brooknounUS /brʊk/
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading That brook wound in a most exasperating manner, finally heading back toward where they supposed the dirt road to be.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was all well enough for the automobile driver to tell them go straight across the field, but it was quite another thing to do it, for there was a broad and deep stream in the middle of it and no sign of a bridge anywhere in sight.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading There was nothing to do but follow the stream in the general direction of Wharton until they could reach the trolley line.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading It was all well enough for the automobile driver to tell them go straight across the field, but it was quite another thing to do it, for there was a broad and deep stream in the middle of it and no sign of a bridge anywhere in sight.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading There was nothing to do but follow the stream in the general direction of Wharton until they could reach the trolley line.
dirtnounUS /dɜːrt/
the part of the earth's surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock
From this reading That brook wound in a most exasperating manner, finally heading back toward where they supposed the dirt road to be.
disgustedlyadverb
with disgust
From this reading Amy stopped and viewed it disgustedly.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It was all well enough for the automobile driver to tell them go straight across the field, but it was quite another thing to do it, for there was a broad and deep stream in the middle of it and no sign of a bridge anywhere in sight.
drivernounUS /ˈdraɪvər/
the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading It was all well enough for the automobile driver to tell them go straight across the field, but it was quite another thing to do it, for there was a broad and deep stream in the middle of it and no sign of a bridge anywhere in sight.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading It was all well enough for the automobile driver to tell them go straight across the field, but it was quite another thing to do it, for there was a broad and deep stream in the middle of it and no sign of a bridge anywhere in sight.
exasperatingadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzæspəreɪtɪŋ/
extremely annoying or displeasing
From this reading That brook wound in a most exasperating manner, finally heading back toward where they supposed the dirt road to be.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading It was all well enough for the automobile driver to tell them go straight across the field, but it was quite another thing to do it, for there was a broad and deep stream in the middle of it and no sign of a bridge anywhere in sight.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading That brook wound in a most exasperating manner, finally heading back toward where they supposed the dirt road to be.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading There was nothing to do but follow the stream in the general direction of Wharton until they could reach the trolley line.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was all well enough for the automobile driver to tell them go straight across the field, but it was quite another thing to do it, for there was a broad and deep stream in the middle of it and no sign of a bridge anywhere in sight.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading There was nothing to do but follow the stream in the general direction of Wharton until they could reach the trolley line.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It was all well enough for the automobile driver to tell them go straight across the field, but it was quite another thing to do it, for there was a broad and deep stream in the middle of it and no sign of a bridge anywhere in sight.
headingnounUS /ˈhedɪŋ/
a line of text serving to indicate what the passage below it is about
From this reading That brook wound in a most exasperating manner, finally heading back toward where they supposed the dirt road to be.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was all well enough for the automobile driver to tell them go straight across the field, but it was quite another thing to do it, for there was a broad and deep stream in the middle of it and no sign of a bridge anywhere in sight.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was all well enough for the automobile driver to tell them go straight across the field, but it was quite another thing to do it, for there was a broad and deep stream in the middle of it and no sign of a bridge anywhere in sight.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading There was nothing to do but follow the stream in the general direction of Wharton until they could reach the trolley line.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading LOST!
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading That brook wound in a most exasperating manner, finally heading back toward where they supposed the dirt road to be.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading It was all well enough for the automobile driver to tell them go straight across the field, but it was quite another thing to do it, for there was a broad and deep stream in the middle of it and no sign of a bridge anywhere in sight.
used to form the superlative
From this reading That brook wound in a most exasperating manner, finally heading back toward where they supposed the dirt road to be.
not any; not one
From this reading It was all well enough for the automobile driver to tell them go straight across the field, but it was quite another thing to do it, for there was a broad and deep stream in the middle of it and no sign of a bridge anywhere in sight.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading There was nothing to do but follow the stream in the general direction of Wharton until they could reach the trolley line.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was all well enough for the automobile driver to tell them go straight across the field, but it was quite another thing to do it, for there was a broad and deep stream in the middle of it and no sign of a bridge anywhere in sight.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It was all well enough for the automobile driver to tell them go straight across the field, but it was quite another thing to do it, for there was a broad and deep stream in the middle of it and no sign of a bridge anywhere in sight.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading There was nothing to do but follow the stream in the general direction of Wharton until they could reach the trolley line.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading That brook wound in a most exasperating manner, finally heading back toward where they supposed the dirt road to be.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading It was all well enough for the automobile driver to tell them go straight across the field, but it was quite another thing to do it, for there was a broad and deep stream in the middle of it and no sign of a bridge anywhere in sight.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading It was all well enough for the automobile driver to tell them go straight across the field, but it was quite another thing to do it, for there was a broad and deep stream in the middle of it and no sign of a bridge anywhere in sight.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading Amy stopped and viewed it disgustedly.
successive (without a break)
From this reading It was all well enough for the automobile driver to tell them go straight across the field, but it was quite another thing to do it, for there was a broad and deep stream in the middle of it and no sign of a bridge anywhere in sight.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading It was all well enough for the automobile driver to tell them go straight across the field, but it was quite another thing to do it, for there was a broad and deep stream in the middle of it and no sign of a bridge anywhere in sight.
required or under orders
From this reading That brook wound in a most exasperating manner, finally heading back toward where they supposed the dirt road to be.
express in words
From this reading It was all well enough for the automobile driver to tell them go straight across the field, but it was quite another thing to do it, for there was a broad and deep stream in the middle of it and no sign of a bridge anywhere in sight.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That brook wound in a most exasperating manner, finally heading back toward where they supposed the dirt road to be.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was all well enough for the automobile driver to tell them go straight across the field, but it was quite another thing to do it, for there was a broad and deep stream in the middle of it and no sign of a bridge anywhere in sight.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It was all well enough for the automobile driver to tell them go straight across the field, but it was quite another thing to do it, for there was a broad and deep stream in the middle of it and no sign of a bridge anywhere in sight.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was all well enough for the automobile driver to tell them go straight across the field, but it was quite another thing to do it, for there was a broad and deep stream in the middle of it and no sign of a bridge anywhere in sight.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There was nothing to do but follow the stream in the general direction of Wharton until they could reach the trolley line.
a special situation
From this reading It was all well enough for the automobile driver to tell them go straight across the field, but it was quite another thing to do it, for there was a broad and deep stream in the middle of it and no sign of a bridge anywhere in sight.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was all well enough for the automobile driver to tell them go straight across the field, but it was quite another thing to do it, for there was a broad and deep stream in the middle of it and no sign of a bridge anywhere in sight.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading That brook wound in a most exasperating manner, finally heading back toward where they supposed the dirt road to be.
trolleynounUS /ˈtrɑːli/
a wheeled vehicle that runs on rails and is propelled by electricity
From this reading There was nothing to do but follow the stream in the general direction of Wharton until they could reach the trolley line.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading There was nothing to do but follow the stream in the general direction of Wharton until they could reach the trolley line.
viewedverbUS /vjuːd/
past form of “view” — deem to be
From this reading Amy stopped and viewed it disgustedly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was all well enough for the automobile driver to tell them go straight across the field, but it was quite another thing to do it, for there was a broad and deep stream in the middle of it and no sign of a bridge anywhere in sight.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading It was all well enough for the automobile driver to tell them go straight across the field, but it was quite another thing to do it, for there was a broad and deep stream in the middle of it and no sign of a bridge anywhere in sight.
WhartonnounUS /ˈwɔːrtən/
United States novelist (1862-1937)
From this reading There was nothing to do but follow the stream in the general direction of Wharton until they could reach the trolley line.
in or at the place that
From this reading That brook wound in a most exasperating manner, finally heading back toward where they supposed the dirt road to be.
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading That brook wound in a most exasperating manner, finally heading back toward where they supposed the dirt road to be.
