used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading About five years had elapsed when one Sunday evening in spring, a party of young girls passed up the one large street of the coast town.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About five years had elapsed when one Sunday evening in spring, a party of young girls passed up the one large street of the coast town.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading They were walking arm in arm, and their numbers were continually increased; for the girls were singing a three part song as they went along.
in addition
From this reading Perhaps they also expected to see a face at one of the low windows; but they saw none and soon moved onward.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They were walking arm in arm, and their numbers were continually increased; for the girls were singing a three part song as they went along.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading They were walking arm in arm, and their numbers were continually increased; for the girls were singing a three part song as they went along.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They were walking arm in arm, and their numbers were continually increased; for the girls were singing a three part song as they went along.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Perhaps they also expected to see a face at one of the low windows; but they saw none and soon moved onward.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In front of the saddler's house (which, by the way, was now without either sign-board or shop) they slackened their speed, as though they especially desired their singing to be heard here.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Perhaps they also expected to see a face at one of the low windows; but they saw none and soon moved onward.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In front of the saddler's house (which, by the way, was now without either sign-board or shop) they slackened their speed, as though they especially desired their singing to be heard here.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading When the last of the party had disappeared, a woman rose from the large chair in the corner.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading About five years had elapsed when one Sunday evening in spring, a party of young girls passed up the one large street of the coast town.
continuallyadverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəli/
seemingly without interruption
From this reading They were walking arm in arm, and their numbers were continually increased; for the girls were singing a three part song as they went along.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading When the last of the party had disappeared, a woman rose from the large chair in the corner.
wanted intensely
From this reading In front of the saddler's house (which, by the way, was now without either sign-board or shop) they slackened their speed, as though they especially desired their singing to be heard here.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading When the last of the party had disappeared, a woman rose from the large chair in the corner.
one or the other of two
From this reading In front of the saddler's house (which, by the way, was now without either sign-board or shop) they slackened their speed, as though they especially desired their singing to be heard here.
elapsedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæpst/
(of time) having passed or slipped by
From this reading About five years had elapsed when one Sunday evening in spring, a party of young girls passed up the one large street of the coast town.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading In front of the saddler's house (which, by the way, was now without either sign-board or shop) they slackened their speed, as though they especially desired their singing to be heard here.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading About five years had elapsed when one Sunday evening in spring, a party of young girls passed up the one large street of the coast town.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Perhaps they also expected to see a face at one of the low windows; but they saw none and soon moved onward.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Perhaps they also expected to see a face at one of the low windows; but they saw none and soon moved onward.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading About five years had elapsed when one Sunday evening in spring, a party of young girls passed up the one large street of the coast town.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They were walking arm in arm, and their numbers were continually increased; for the girls were singing a three part song as they went along.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When the last of the party had disappeared, a woman rose from the large chair in the corner.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading In front of the saddler's house (which, by the way, was now without either sign-board or shop) they slackened their speed, as though they especially desired their singing to be heard here.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading About five years had elapsed when one Sunday evening in spring, a party of young girls passed up the one large street of the coast town.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading About five years had elapsed when one Sunday evening in spring, a party of young girls passed up the one large street of the coast town.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading In front of the saddler's house (which, by the way, was now without either sign-board or shop) they slackened their speed, as though they especially desired their singing to be heard here.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading In front of the saddler's house (which, by the way, was now without either sign-board or shop) they slackened their speed, as though they especially desired their singing to be heard here.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading In front of the saddler's house (which, by the way, was now without either sign-board or shop) they slackened their speed, as though they especially desired their singing to be heard here.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading About five years had elapsed when one Sunday evening in spring, a party of young girls passed up the one large street of the coast town.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading They were walking arm in arm, and their numbers were continually increased; for the girls were singing a three part song as they went along.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading About five years had elapsed when one Sunday evening in spring, a party of young girls passed up the one large street of the coast town.
immediately past
From this reading When the last of the party had disappeared, a woman rose from the large chair in the corner.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Perhaps they also expected to see a face at one of the low windows; but they saw none and soon moved onward.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Perhaps they also expected to see a face at one of the low windows; but they saw none and soon moved onward.
not one, and not any
From this reading Perhaps they also expected to see a face at one of the low windows; but they saw none and soon moved onward.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading In front of the saddler's house (which, by the way, was now without either sign-board or shop) they slackened their speed, as though they especially desired their singing to be heard here.
the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt
From this reading They were walking arm in arm, and their numbers were continually increased; for the girls were singing a three part song as they went along.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading About five years had elapsed when one Sunday evening in spring, a party of young girls passed up the one large street of the coast town.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading About five years had elapsed when one Sunday evening in spring, a party of young girls passed up the one large street of the coast town.
onwardadverbUS /ˈɔːnwərd/
forward in time or order or degree
From this reading Perhaps they also expected to see a face at one of the low windows; but they saw none and soon moved onward.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In front of the saddler's house (which, by the way, was now without either sign-board or shop) they slackened their speed, as though they especially desired their singing to be heard here.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading They were walking arm in arm, and their numbers were continually increased; for the girls were singing a three part song as they went along.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading About five years had elapsed when one Sunday evening in spring, a party of young girls passed up the one large street of the coast town.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading About five years had elapsed when one Sunday evening in spring, a party of young girls passed up the one large street of the coast town.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps they also expected to see a face at one of the low windows; but they saw none and soon moved onward.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading When the last of the party had disappeared, a woman rose from the large chair in the corner.
saddler's
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From this reading In front of the saddler's house (which, by the way, was now without either sign-board or shop) they slackened their speed, as though they especially desired their singing to be heard here.
cut with a saw
From this reading Perhaps they also expected to see a face at one of the low windows; but they saw none and soon moved onward.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Perhaps they also expected to see a face at one of the low windows; but they saw none and soon moved onward.
do one's shopping
From this reading In front of the saddler's house (which, by the way, was now without either sign-board or shop) they slackened their speed, as though they especially desired their singing to be heard here.
sign-board
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From this reading In front of the saddler's house (which, by the way, was now without either sign-board or shop) they slackened their speed, as though they especially desired their singing to be heard here.
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading They were walking arm in arm, and their numbers were continually increased; for the girls were singing a three part song as they went along.
slackenedverbUS /ˈslækənd/
past form of “slacken” — become slow or slower
From this reading In front of the saddler's house (which, by the way, was now without either sign-board or shop) they slackened their speed, as though they especially desired their singing to be heard here.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading They were walking arm in arm, and their numbers were continually increased; for the girls were singing a three part song as they went along.
in the near future
From this reading Perhaps they also expected to see a face at one of the low windows; but they saw none and soon moved onward.
move hurridly
From this reading In front of the saddler's house (which, by the way, was now without either sign-board or shop) they slackened their speed, as though they especially desired their singing to be heard here.
the season of growth
From this reading About five years had elapsed when one Sunday evening in spring, a party of young girls passed up the one large street of the coast town.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading About five years had elapsed when one Sunday evening in spring, a party of young girls passed up the one large street of the coast town.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading About five years had elapsed when one Sunday evening in spring, a party of young girls passed up the one large street of the coast town.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading About five years had elapsed when one Sunday evening in spring, a party of young girls passed up the one large street of the coast town.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They were walking arm in arm, and their numbers were continually increased; for the girls were singing a three part song as they went along.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were walking arm in arm, and their numbers were continually increased; for the girls were singing a three part song as they went along.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading In front of the saddler's house (which, by the way, was now without either sign-board or shop) they slackened their speed, as though they especially desired their singing to be heard here.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading They were walking arm in arm, and their numbers were continually increased; for the girls were singing a three part song as they went along.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In front of the saddler's house (which, by the way, was now without either sign-board or shop) they slackened their speed, as though they especially desired their singing to be heard here.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading About five years had elapsed when one Sunday evening in spring, a party of young girls passed up the one large street of the coast town.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading About five years had elapsed when one Sunday evening in spring, a party of young girls passed up the one large street of the coast town.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading They were walking arm in arm, and their numbers were continually increased; for the girls were singing a three part song as they went along.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In front of the saddler's house (which, by the way, was now without either sign-board or shop) they slackened their speed, as though they especially desired their singing to be heard here.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In front of the saddler's house (which, by the way, was now without either sign-board or shop) they slackened their speed, as though they especially desired their singing to be heard here.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading They were walking arm in arm, and their numbers were continually increased; for the girls were singing a three part song as they went along.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were walking arm in arm, and their numbers were continually increased; for the girls were singing a three part song as they went along.
at the time that
From this reading About five years had elapsed when one Sunday evening in spring, a party of young girls passed up the one large street of the coast town.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In front of the saddler's house (which, by the way, was now without either sign-board or shop) they slackened their speed, as though they especially desired their singing to be heard here.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading Perhaps they also expected to see a face at one of the low windows; but they saw none and soon moved onward.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading In front of the saddler's house (which, by the way, was now without either sign-board or shop) they slackened their speed, as though they especially desired their singing to be heard here.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading When the last of the party had disappeared, a woman rose from the large chair in the corner.
a late time of life
From this reading About five years had elapsed when one Sunday evening in spring, a party of young girls passed up the one large street of the coast town.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading About five years had elapsed when one Sunday evening in spring, a party of young girls passed up the one large street of the coast town.
