used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He half expected a repulse, for the tall, grim old woman had a rather stern and forbidding look, but after gazing at him a moment in a somewhat scrutinizing manner she said briefly, "You may, if you like."
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He half expected a repulse, for the tall, grim old woman had a rather stern and forbidding look, but after gazing at him a moment in a somewhat scrutinizing manner she said briefly, "You may, if you like."
Alan
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From this reading Alan took the pails and followed her, the path not being wide enough for two.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He half expected a repulse, for the tall, grim old woman had a rather stern and forbidding look, but after gazing at him a moment in a somewhat scrutinizing manner she said briefly, "You may, if you like."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He half expected a repulse, for the tall, grim old woman had a rather stern and forbidding look, but after gazing at him a moment in a somewhat scrutinizing manner she said briefly, "You may, if you like."
the act of overcoming or outdoing
From this reading Alan felt his heart beating foolishly.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading She strode on before him at a rapid, vigorous pace until they came out into the yard by the house.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Alan took the pails and followed her, the path not being wide enough for two.
brieflyadverbUS /ˈbriːfli/
for a short time
From this reading He half expected a repulse, for the tall, grim old woman had a rather stern and forbidding look, but after gazing at him a moment in a somewhat scrutinizing manner she said briefly, "You may, if you like."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He half expected a repulse, for the tall, grim old woman had a rather stern and forbidding look, but after gazing at him a moment in a somewhat scrutinizing manner she said briefly, "You may, if you like."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She strode on before him at a rapid, vigorous pace until they came out into the yard by the house.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She strode on before him at a rapid, vigorous pace until they came out into the yard by the house.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Alan took the pails and followed her, the path not being wide enough for two.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading He half expected a repulse, for the tall, grim old woman had a rather stern and forbidding look, but after gazing at him a moment in a somewhat scrutinizing manner she said briefly, "You may, if you like."
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Alan felt his heart beating foolishly.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Alan took the pails and followed her, the path not being wide enough for two.
foolishlyadverbUS /ˈfuːlɪʃli/
without good sense or judgment
From this reading Alan felt his heart beating foolishly.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He half expected a repulse, for the tall, grim old woman had a rather stern and forbidding look, but after gazing at him a moment in a somewhat scrutinizing manner she said briefly, "You may, if you like."
forbiddingadjectiveUS /fərˈbɪdɪŋ/
harshly uninviting or formidable in manner or appearance
From this reading He half expected a repulse, for the tall, grim old woman had a rather stern and forbidding look, but after gazing at him a moment in a somewhat scrutinizing manner she said briefly, "You may, if you like."
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading He half expected a repulse, for the tall, grim old woman had a rather stern and forbidding look, but after gazing at him a moment in a somewhat scrutinizing manner she said briefly, "You may, if you like."
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading He half expected a repulse, for the tall, grim old woman had a rather stern and forbidding look, but after gazing at him a moment in a somewhat scrutinizing manner she said briefly, "You may, if you like."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He half expected a repulse, for the tall, grim old woman had a rather stern and forbidding look, but after gazing at him a moment in a somewhat scrutinizing manner she said briefly, "You may, if you like."
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading He half expected a repulse, for the tall, grim old woman had a rather stern and forbidding look, but after gazing at him a moment in a somewhat scrutinizing manner she said briefly, "You may, if you like."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He half expected a repulse, for the tall, grim old woman had a rather stern and forbidding look, but after gazing at him a moment in a somewhat scrutinizing manner she said briefly, "You may, if you like."
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Alan felt his heart beating foolishly.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Alan took the pails and followed her, the path not being wide enough for two.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He half expected a repulse, for the tall, grim old woman had a rather stern and forbidding look, but after gazing at him a moment in a somewhat scrutinizing manner she said briefly, "You may, if you like."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Alan felt his heart beating foolishly.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading She strode on before him at a rapid, vigorous pace until they came out into the yard by the house.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He half expected a repulse, for the tall, grim old woman had a rather stern and forbidding look, but after gazing at him a moment in a somewhat scrutinizing manner she said briefly, "You may, if you like."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He half expected a repulse, for the tall, grim old woman had a rather stern and forbidding look, but after gazing at him a moment in a somewhat scrutinizing manner she said briefly, "You may, if you like."
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She strode on before him at a rapid, vigorous pace until they came out into the yard by the house.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He half expected a repulse, for the tall, grim old woman had a rather stern and forbidding look, but after gazing at him a moment in a somewhat scrutinizing manner she said briefly, "You may, if you like."
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He half expected a repulse, for the tall, grim old woman had a rather stern and forbidding look, but after gazing at him a moment in a somewhat scrutinizing manner she said briefly, "You may, if you like."
Lynde
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From this reading Would he see Lynde Oliver?
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He half expected a repulse, for the tall, grim old woman had a rather stern and forbidding look, but after gazing at him a moment in a somewhat scrutinizing manner she said briefly, "You may, if you like."
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading He half expected a repulse, for the tall, grim old woman had a rather stern and forbidding look, but after gazing at him a moment in a somewhat scrutinizing manner she said briefly, "You may, if you like."
a particular point in time
From this reading He half expected a repulse, for the tall, grim old woman had a rather stern and forbidding look, but after gazing at him a moment in a somewhat scrutinizing manner she said briefly, "You may, if you like."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Alan took the pails and followed her, the path not being wide enough for two.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He half expected a repulse, for the tall, grim old woman had a rather stern and forbidding look, but after gazing at him a moment in a somewhat scrutinizing manner she said briefly, "You may, if you like."
OlivernounUS /ˈɑːləvər/
United States jazz musician who influenced the style of Louis Armstrong (1885-1938)
From this reading Would he see Lynde Oliver?
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She strode on before him at a rapid, vigorous pace until they came out into the yard by the house.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She strode on before him at a rapid, vigorous pace until they came out into the yard by the house.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading She strode on before him at a rapid, vigorous pace until they came out into the yard by the house.
pailsnounUS /peɪlz/
plural of “pail” — a roughly cylindrical vessel that is open at the top
From this reading Alan took the pails and followed her, the path not being wide enough for two.
a course of conduct
From this reading Alan took the pails and followed her, the path not being wide enough for two.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading She strode on before him at a rapid, vigorous pace until they came out into the yard by the house.
on the contrary
From this reading He half expected a repulse, for the tall, grim old woman had a rather stern and forbidding look, but after gazing at him a moment in a somewhat scrutinizing manner she said briefly, "You may, if you like."
repulseverbUS /riˈpʌls/
force or drive back
From this reading He half expected a repulse, for the tall, grim old woman had a rather stern and forbidding look, but after gazing at him a moment in a somewhat scrutinizing manner she said briefly, "You may, if you like."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He half expected a repulse, for the tall, grim old woman had a rather stern and forbidding look, but after gazing at him a moment in a somewhat scrutinizing manner she said briefly, "You may, if you like."
scrutinizingverbUS /ˈskruːtənaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “scrutinize” — to look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail
From this reading He half expected a repulse, for the tall, grim old woman had a rather stern and forbidding look, but after gazing at him a moment in a somewhat scrutinizing manner she said briefly, "You may, if you like."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Would he see Lynde Oliver?
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He half expected a repulse, for the tall, grim old woman had a rather stern and forbidding look, but after gazing at him a moment in a somewhat scrutinizing manner she said briefly, "You may, if you like."
to a small degree or extent
From this reading He half expected a repulse, for the tall, grim old woman had a rather stern and forbidding look, but after gazing at him a moment in a somewhat scrutinizing manner she said briefly, "You may, if you like."
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading He half expected a repulse, for the tall, grim old woman had a rather stern and forbidding look, but after gazing at him a moment in a somewhat scrutinizing manner she said briefly, "You may, if you like."
strodeverbUS /stroʊd/
inflected form of “stride” — walk with long steps
From this reading She strode on before him at a rapid, vigorous pace until they came out into the yard by the house.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading He half expected a repulse, for the tall, grim old woman had a rather stern and forbidding look, but after gazing at him a moment in a somewhat scrutinizing manner she said briefly, "You may, if you like."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He half expected a repulse, for the tall, grim old woman had a rather stern and forbidding look, but after gazing at him a moment in a somewhat scrutinizing manner she said briefly, "You may, if you like."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She strode on before him at a rapid, vigorous pace until they came out into the yard by the house.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Alan took the pails and followed her, the path not being wide enough for two.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Alan took the pails and followed her, the path not being wide enough for two.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading She strode on before him at a rapid, vigorous pace until they came out into the yard by the house.
vigorousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪɡərəs/
characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
From this reading She strode on before him at a rapid, vigorous pace until they came out into the yard by the house.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Alan took the pails and followed her, the path not being wide enough for two.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading He half expected a repulse, for the tall, grim old woman had a rather stern and forbidding look, but after gazing at him a moment in a somewhat scrutinizing manner she said briefly, "You may, if you like."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Would he see Lynde Oliver?
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading She strode on before him at a rapid, vigorous pace until they came out into the yard by the house.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading He half expected a repulse, for the tall, grim old woman had a rather stern and forbidding look, but after gazing at him a moment in a somewhat scrutinizing manner she said briefly, "You may, if you like."
