used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For a few days the weather was dull and unsettled, with cold flaws, and an occasional sprinkle of rain.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading But after came a still gray morning, warm and hopeful, and ere noon the sun broke out, the mists vanished, and the day was glorious in blue and gold.
anew
From this reading She did not lift her eyes until he came quite near, and then only to drop them again with no more recognition than if he had been any other of the fishermen.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading For a few days the weather was dull and unsettled, with cold flaws, and an occasional sprinkle of rain.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For a few days the weather was dull and unsettled, with cold flaws, and an occasional sprinkle of rain.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading She did not lift her eyes until he came quite near, and then only to drop them again with no more recognition than if he had been any other of the fishermen.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Malcolm had been to Scaurnose, to see his friend Joseph Mair, and was descending the steep path down the side of the promontory, on his way home, when his keen eye caught sight of a form on the slope of the dune which could hardly be other than that of Lady Florimel.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Malcolm had been to Scaurnose, to see his friend Joseph Mair, and was descending the steep path down the side of the promontory, on his way home, when his keen eye caught sight of a form on the slope of the dune which could hardly be other than that of Lady Florimel.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading But after came a still gray morning, warm and hopeful, and ere noon the sun broke out, the mists vanished, and the day was glorious in blue and gold.
lacking funds
From this reading But after came a still gray morning, warm and hopeful, and ere noon the sun broke out, the mists vanished, and the day was glorious in blue and gold.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But after came a still gray morning, warm and hopeful, and ere noon the sun broke out, the mists vanished, and the day was glorious in blue and gold.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But after came a still gray morning, warm and hopeful, and ere noon the sun broke out, the mists vanished, and the day was glorious in blue and gold.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Malcolm had been to Scaurnose, to see his friend Joseph Mair, and was descending the steep path down the side of the promontory, on his way home, when his keen eye caught sight of a form on the slope of the dune which could hardly be other than that of Lady Florimel.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading For a few days the weather was dull and unsettled, with cold flaws, and an occasional sprinkle of rain.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Malcolm had been to Scaurnose, to see his friend Joseph Mair, and was descending the steep path down the side of the promontory, on his way home, when his keen eye caught sight of a form on the slope of the dune which could hardly be other than that of Lady Florimel.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading But after came a still gray morning, warm and hopeful, and ere noon the sun broke out, the mists vanished, and the day was glorious in blue and gold.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading For a few days the weather was dull and unsettled, with cold flaws, and an occasional sprinkle of rain.
descendingadjectiveUS /dɪˈsendɪŋ/
coming down or downward
From this reading Malcolm had been to Scaurnose, to see his friend Joseph Mair, and was descending the steep path down the side of the promontory, on his way home, when his keen eye caught sight of a form on the slope of the dune which could hardly be other than that of Lady Florimel.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She did not lift her eyes until he came quite near, and then only to drop them again with no more recognition than if he had been any other of the fishermen.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Malcolm had been to Scaurnose, to see his friend Joseph Mair, and was descending the steep path down the side of the promontory, on his way home, when his keen eye caught sight of a form on the slope of the dune which could hardly be other than that of Lady Florimel.
let fall to the ground
From this reading She did not lift her eyes until he came quite near, and then only to drop them again with no more recognition than if he had been any other of the fishermen.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading For a few days the weather was dull and unsettled, with cold flaws, and an occasional sprinkle of rain.
dunenounUS /duːn/
a ridge of sand created by the wind; found in deserts or near lakes and oceans
From this reading Malcolm had been to Scaurnose, to see his friend Joseph Mair, and was descending the steep path down the side of the promontory, on his way home, when his keen eye caught sight of a form on the slope of the dune which could hardly be other than that of Lady Florimel.
an old word for “before”
From this reading But after came a still gray morning, warm and hopeful, and ere noon the sun broke out, the mists vanished, and the day was glorious in blue and gold.
the organ of sight
From this reading Malcolm had been to Scaurnose, to see his friend Joseph Mair, and was descending the steep path down the side of the promontory, on his way home, when his keen eye caught sight of a form on the slope of the dune which could hardly be other than that of Lady Florimel.
opinion or judgment
From this reading She did not lift her eyes until he came quite near, and then only to drop them again with no more recognition than if he had been any other of the fishermen.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading For a few days the weather was dull and unsettled, with cold flaws, and an occasional sprinkle of rain.
fishermennounUS /ˈfɪʃərmɪn/
plural of “fisherman” — someone whose occupation is catching fish
From this reading She did not lift her eyes until he came quite near, and then only to drop them again with no more recognition than if he had been any other of the fishermen.
flawsnounUS /flɔːz/
plural of “flaw” — an imperfection in an object or machine
From this reading For a few days the weather was dull and unsettled, with cold flaws, and an occasional sprinkle of rain.
Florimel
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From this reading Malcolm had been to Scaurnose, to see his friend Joseph Mair, and was descending the steep path down the side of the promontory, on his way home, when his keen eye caught sight of a form on the slope of the dune which could hardly be other than that of Lady Florimel.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a few days the weather was dull and unsettled, with cold flaws, and an occasional sprinkle of rain.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Malcolm had been to Scaurnose, to see his friend Joseph Mair, and was descending the steep path down the side of the promontory, on his way home, when his keen eye caught sight of a form on the slope of the dune which could hardly be other than that of Lady Florimel.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Malcolm had been to Scaurnose, to see his friend Joseph Mair, and was descending the steep path down the side of the promontory, on his way home, when his keen eye caught sight of a form on the slope of the dune which could hardly be other than that of Lady Florimel.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading But after came a still gray morning, warm and hopeful, and ere noon the sun broke out, the mists vanished, and the day was glorious in blue and gold.
coins made of gold
From this reading But after came a still gray morning, warm and hopeful, and ere noon the sun broke out, the mists vanished, and the day was glorious in blue and gold.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading But after came a still gray morning, warm and hopeful, and ere noon the sun broke out, the mists vanished, and the day was glorious in blue and gold.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Malcolm had been to Scaurnose, to see his friend Joseph Mair, and was descending the steep path down the side of the promontory, on his way home, when his keen eye caught sight of a form on the slope of the dune which could hardly be other than that of Lady Florimel.
only a very short time before
From this reading Malcolm had been to Scaurnose, to see his friend Joseph Mair, and was descending the steep path down the side of the promontory, on his way home, when his keen eye caught sight of a form on the slope of the dune which could hardly be other than that of Lady Florimel.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She did not lift her eyes until he came quite near, and then only to drop them again with no more recognition than if he had been any other of the fishermen.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She did not lift her eyes until he came quite near, and then only to drop them again with no more recognition than if he had been any other of the fishermen.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Malcolm had been to Scaurnose, to see his friend Joseph Mair, and was descending the steep path down the side of the promontory, on his way home, when his keen eye caught sight of a form on the slope of the dune which could hardly be other than that of Lady Florimel.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Malcolm had been to Scaurnose, to see his friend Joseph Mair, and was descending the steep path down the side of the promontory, on his way home, when his keen eye caught sight of a form on the slope of the dune which could hardly be other than that of Lady Florimel.
hopefuladjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpfəl/
having or manifesting hope
From this reading But after came a still gray morning, warm and hopeful, and ere noon the sun broke out, the mists vanished, and the day was glorious in blue and gold.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading She did not lift her eyes until he came quite near, and then only to drop them again with no more recognition than if he had been any other of the fishermen.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But after came a still gray morning, warm and hopeful, and ere noon the sun broke out, the mists vanished, and the day was glorious in blue and gold.
leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
From this reading Malcolm had been to Scaurnose, to see his friend Joseph Mair, and was descending the steep path down the side of the promontory, on his way home, when his keen eye caught sight of a form on the slope of the dune which could hardly be other than that of Lady Florimel.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading Malcolm had been to Scaurnose, to see his friend Joseph Mair, and was descending the steep path down the side of the promontory, on his way home, when his keen eye caught sight of a form on the slope of the dune which could hardly be other than that of Lady Florimel.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Malcolm had been to Scaurnose, to see his friend Joseph Mair, and was descending the steep path down the side of the promontory, on his way home, when his keen eye caught sight of a form on the slope of the dune which could hardly be other than that of Lady Florimel.
raise from a lower to a higher position
From this reading She did not lift her eyes until he came quite near, and then only to drop them again with no more recognition than if he had been any other of the fishermen.
Mair
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From this reading Malcolm had been to Scaurnose, to see his friend Joseph Mair, and was descending the steep path down the side of the promontory, on his way home, when his keen eye caught sight of a form on the slope of the dune which could hardly be other than that of Lady Florimel.
Malcolm
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From this reading Malcolm had been to Scaurnose, to see his friend Joseph Mair, and was descending the steep path down the side of the promontory, on his way home, when his keen eye caught sight of a form on the slope of the dune which could hardly be other than that of Lady Florimel.
mistsnounUS /mɪsts/
plural of “mist” — a thin fog with condensation near the ground
From this reading But after came a still gray morning, warm and hopeful, and ere noon the sun broke out, the mists vanished, and the day was glorious in blue and gold.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She did not lift her eyes until he came quite near, and then only to drop them again with no more recognition than if he had been any other of the fishermen.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading But after came a still gray morning, warm and hopeful, and ere noon the sun broke out, the mists vanished, and the day was glorious in blue and gold.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading She did not lift her eyes until he came quite near, and then only to drop them again with no more recognition than if he had been any other of the fishermen.
not any; not one
From this reading She did not lift her eyes until he came quite near, and then only to drop them again with no more recognition than if he had been any other of the fishermen.
the middle of the day
From this reading But after came a still gray morning, warm and hopeful, and ere noon the sun broke out, the mists vanished, and the day was glorious in blue and gold.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She did not lift her eyes until he came quite near, and then only to drop them again with no more recognition than if he had been any other of the fishermen.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading For a few days the weather was dull and unsettled, with cold flaws, and an occasional sprinkle of rain.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For a few days the weather was dull and unsettled, with cold flaws, and an occasional sprinkle of rain.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Malcolm had been to Scaurnose, to see his friend Joseph Mair, and was descending the steep path down the side of the promontory, on his way home, when his keen eye caught sight of a form on the slope of the dune which could hardly be other than that of Lady Florimel.
and nothing more
From this reading She did not lift her eyes until he came quite near, and then only to drop them again with no more recognition than if he had been any other of the fishermen.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Malcolm had been to Scaurnose, to see his friend Joseph Mair, and was descending the steep path down the side of the promontory, on his way home, when his keen eye caught sight of a form on the slope of the dune which could hardly be other than that of Lady Florimel.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But after came a still gray morning, warm and hopeful, and ere noon the sun broke out, the mists vanished, and the day was glorious in blue and gold.
a course of conduct
From this reading Malcolm had been to Scaurnose, to see his friend Joseph Mair, and was descending the steep path down the side of the promontory, on his way home, when his keen eye caught sight of a form on the slope of the dune which could hardly be other than that of Lady Florimel.
promontorynoun
a natural elevation (especially a rocky one that juts out into the sea)
From this reading Malcolm had been to Scaurnose, to see his friend Joseph Mair, and was descending the steep path down the side of the promontory, on his way home, when his keen eye caught sight of a form on the slope of the dune which could hardly be other than that of Lady Florimel.
an angry dispute
From this reading THE QUARREL.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading She did not lift her eyes until he came quite near, and then only to drop them again with no more recognition than if he had been any other of the fishermen.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading For a few days the weather was dull and unsettled, with cold flaws, and an occasional sprinkle of rain.
recognitionnounUS /ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃən/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading She did not lift her eyes until he came quite near, and then only to drop them again with no more recognition than if he had been any other of the fishermen.
Scaurnose
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From this reading Malcolm had been to Scaurnose, to see his friend Joseph Mair, and was descending the steep path down the side of the promontory, on his way home, when his keen eye caught sight of a form on the slope of the dune which could hardly be other than that of Lady Florimel.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Malcolm had been to Scaurnose, to see his friend Joseph Mair, and was descending the steep path down the side of the promontory, on his way home, when his keen eye caught sight of a form on the slope of the dune which could hardly be other than that of Lady Florimel.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She did not lift her eyes until he came quite near, and then only to drop them again with no more recognition than if he had been any other of the fishermen.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Malcolm had been to Scaurnose, to see his friend Joseph Mair, and was descending the steep path down the side of the promontory, on his way home, when his keen eye caught sight of a form on the slope of the dune which could hardly be other than that of Lady Florimel.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Malcolm had been to Scaurnose, to see his friend Joseph Mair, and was descending the steep path down the side of the promontory, on his way home, when his keen eye caught sight of a form on the slope of the dune which could hardly be other than that of Lady Florimel.
an elevated geological formation
From this reading Malcolm had been to Scaurnose, to see his friend Joseph Mair, and was descending the steep path down the side of the promontory, on his way home, when his keen eye caught sight of a form on the slope of the dune which could hardly be other than that of Lady Florimel.
sprinkleverbUS /ˈsprɪŋkəl/
distribute loosely
From this reading For a few days the weather was dull and unsettled, with cold flaws, and an occasional sprinkle of rain.
steepadjectiveUS /stiːp/
having a sharp inclination
From this reading Malcolm had been to Scaurnose, to see his friend Joseph Mair, and was descending the steep path down the side of the promontory, on his way home, when his keen eye caught sight of a form on the slope of the dune which could hardly be other than that of Lady Florimel.
not in physical motion
From this reading But after came a still gray morning, warm and hopeful, and ere noon the sun broke out, the mists vanished, and the day was glorious in blue and gold.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading But after came a still gray morning, warm and hopeful, and ere noon the sun broke out, the mists vanished, and the day was glorious in blue and gold.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Malcolm had been to Scaurnose, to see his friend Joseph Mair, and was descending the steep path down the side of the promontory, on his way home, when his keen eye caught sight of a form on the slope of the dune which could hardly be other than that of Lady Florimel.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Malcolm had been to Scaurnose, to see his friend Joseph Mair, and was descending the steep path down the side of the promontory, on his way home, when his keen eye caught sight of a form on the slope of the dune which could hardly be other than that of Lady Florimel.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE QUARREL.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading She did not lift her eyes until he came quite near, and then only to drop them again with no more recognition than if he had been any other of the fishermen.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading She did not lift her eyes until he came quite near, and then only to drop them again with no more recognition than if he had been any other of the fishermen.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Malcolm had been to Scaurnose, to see his friend Joseph Mair, and was descending the steep path down the side of the promontory, on his way home, when his keen eye caught sight of a form on the slope of the dune which could hardly be other than that of Lady Florimel.
unsettledadjectiveUS /ənˈsetəld/
still in doubt
From this reading For a few days the weather was dull and unsettled, with cold flaws, and an occasional sprinkle of rain.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading She did not lift her eyes until he came quite near, and then only to drop them again with no more recognition than if he had been any other of the fishermen.
having passed out of existence
From this reading But after came a still gray morning, warm and hopeful, and ere noon the sun broke out, the mists vanished, and the day was glorious in blue and gold.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading But after came a still gray morning, warm and hopeful, and ere noon the sun broke out, the mists vanished, and the day was glorious in blue and gold.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For a few days the weather was dull and unsettled, with cold flaws, and an occasional sprinkle of rain.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Malcolm had been to Scaurnose, to see his friend Joseph Mair, and was descending the steep path down the side of the promontory, on his way home, when his keen eye caught sight of a form on the slope of the dune which could hardly be other than that of Lady Florimel.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading For a few days the weather was dull and unsettled, with cold flaws, and an occasional sprinkle of rain.
at the time that
From this reading Malcolm had been to Scaurnose, to see his friend Joseph Mair, and was descending the steep path down the side of the promontory, on his way home, when his keen eye caught sight of a form on the slope of the dune which could hardly be other than that of Lady Florimel.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Malcolm had been to Scaurnose, to see his friend Joseph Mair, and was descending the steep path down the side of the promontory, on his way home, when his keen eye caught sight of a form on the slope of the dune which could hardly be other than that of Lady Florimel.
in the company of; together with
From this reading For a few days the weather was dull and unsettled, with cold flaws, and an occasional sprinkle of rain.
