used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading During my journey back to Rockland, I did not again meet with the stranger, although I looked for him at every station, and when at last I stepped from the cars at Canandaigua, I must confess to a feeling of disappointment.
anew
From this reading During my journey back to Rockland, I did not again meet with the stranger, although I looked for him at every station, and when at last I stepped from the cars at Canandaigua, I must confess to a feeling of disappointment.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading During my journey back to Rockland, I did not again meet with the stranger, although I looked for him at every station, and when at last I stepped from the cars at Canandaigua, I must confess to a feeling of disappointment.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The stranger stood up, and fixed upon me a pair of singularly handsome, hazel eyes, which had in them an expression so penetrating that I quailed beneath them; while at the same time there swept over me a strange, undefined feeling as if somewhere in a dream, perchance, I had met that glance before.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading During my journey back to Rockland, I did not again meet with the stranger, although I looked for him at every station, and when at last I stepped from the cars at Canandaigua, I must confess to a feeling of disappointment.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The stranger stood up, and fixed upon me a pair of singularly handsome, hazel eyes, which had in them an expression so penetrating that I quailed beneath them; while at the same time there swept over me a strange, undefined feeling as if somewhere in a dream, perchance, I had met that glance before.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading During my journey back to Rockland, I did not again meet with the stranger, although I looked for him at every station, and when at last I stepped from the cars at Canandaigua, I must confess to a feeling of disappointment.
athletic-looking
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From this reading I was just wondering what I should do in case he failed to come, when my attention was attracted towards a tall, athletic-looking young man, who was inspecting my trunk, which stood upon the platform.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading I was just wondering what I should do in case he failed to come, when my attention was attracted towards a tall, athletic-looking young man, who was inspecting my trunk, which stood upon the platform.
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading I was just wondering what I should do in case he failed to come, when my attention was attracted towards a tall, athletic-looking young man, who was inspecting my trunk, which stood upon the platform.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading During my journey back to Rockland, I did not again meet with the stranger, although I looked for him at every station, and when at last I stepped from the cars at Canandaigua, I must confess to a feeling of disappointment.
baggagenounUS /ˈbæɡədʒ/
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading Fearful lest my best clothes should be carried off before my very face, I started quickly forward, demanding what he was doing with my baggage.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Fearful lest my best clothes should be carried off before my very face, I started quickly forward, demanding what he was doing with my baggage.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Fearful lest my best clothes should be carried off before my very face, I started quickly forward, demanding what he was doing with my baggage.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading The stranger stood up, and fixed upon me a pair of singularly handsome, hazel eyes, which had in them an expression so penetrating that I quailed beneath them; while at the same time there swept over me a strange, undefined feeling as if somewhere in a dream, perchance, I had met that glance before.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Fearful lest my best clothes should be carried off before my very face, I started quickly forward, demanding what he was doing with my baggage.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I had expected Herbert to meet me, but he was not there.
Canandaigua
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From this reading During my journey back to Rockland, I did not again meet with the stranger, although I looked for him at every station, and when at last I stepped from the cars at Canandaigua, I must confess to a feeling of disappointment.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Fearful lest my best clothes should be carried off before my very face, I started quickly forward, demanding what he was doing with my baggage.
carsnounUS /kɑːrz/
plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading During my journey back to Rockland, I did not again meet with the stranger, although I looked for him at every station, and when at last I stepped from the cars at Canandaigua, I must confess to a feeling of disappointment.
an occurrence of something
From this reading I was just wondering what I should do in case he failed to come, when my attention was attracted towards a tall, athletic-looking young man, who was inspecting my trunk, which stood upon the platform.
clothing in general
From this reading Fearful lest my best clothes should be carried off before my very face, I started quickly forward, demanding what he was doing with my baggage.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I was just wondering what I should do in case he failed to come, when my attention was attracted towards a tall, athletic-looking young man, who was inspecting my trunk, which stood upon the platform.
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading During my journey back to Rockland, I did not again meet with the stranger, although I looked for him at every station, and when at last I stepped from the cars at Canandaigua, I must confess to a feeling of disappointment.
demandingadjectiveUS /dɪˈmændɪŋ/
requiring more than usually expected or thought due; especially great patience and effort and skill
From this reading Fearful lest my best clothes should be carried off before my very face, I started quickly forward, demanding what he was doing with my baggage.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading During my journey back to Rockland, I did not again meet with the stranger, although I looked for him at every station, and when at last I stepped from the cars at Canandaigua, I must confess to a feeling of disappointment.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading During my journey back to Rockland, I did not again meet with the stranger, although I looked for him at every station, and when at last I stepped from the cars at Canandaigua, I must confess to a feeling of disappointment.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I was just wondering what I should do in case he failed to come, when my attention was attracted towards a tall, athletic-looking young man, who was inspecting my trunk, which stood upon the platform.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Fearful lest my best clothes should be carried off before my very face, I started quickly forward, demanding what he was doing with my baggage.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading The stranger stood up, and fixed upon me a pair of singularly handsome, hazel eyes, which had in them an expression so penetrating that I quailed beneath them; while at the same time there swept over me a strange, undefined feeling as if somewhere in a dream, perchance, I had met that glance before.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During my journey back to Rockland, I did not again meet with the stranger, although I looked for him at every station, and when at last I stepped from the cars at Canandaigua, I must confess to a feeling of disappointment.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading During my journey back to Rockland, I did not again meet with the stranger, although I looked for him at every station, and when at last I stepped from the cars at Canandaigua, I must confess to a feeling of disappointment.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading I had expected Herbert to meet me, but he was not there.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading The stranger stood up, and fixed upon me a pair of singularly handsome, hazel eyes, which had in them an expression so penetrating that I quailed beneath them; while at the same time there swept over me a strange, undefined feeling as if somewhere in a dream, perchance, I had met that glance before.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The stranger stood up, and fixed upon me a pair of singularly handsome, hazel eyes, which had in them an expression so penetrating that I quailed beneath them; while at the same time there swept over me a strange, undefined feeling as if somewhere in a dream, perchance, I had met that glance before.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Fearful lest my best clothes should be carried off before my very face, I started quickly forward, demanding what he was doing with my baggage.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading I was just wondering what I should do in case he failed to come, when my attention was attracted towards a tall, athletic-looking young man, who was inspecting my trunk, which stood upon the platform.
experiencing or showing fear
From this reading Fearful lest my best clothes should be carried off before my very face, I started quickly forward, demanding what he was doing with my baggage.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading During my journey back to Rockland, I did not again meet with the stranger, although I looked for him at every station, and when at last I stepped from the cars at Canandaigua, I must confess to a feeling of disappointment.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading The stranger stood up, and fixed upon me a pair of singularly handsome, hazel eyes, which had in them an expression so penetrating that I quailed beneath them; while at the same time there swept over me a strange, undefined feeling as if somewhere in a dream, perchance, I had met that glance before.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading During my journey back to Rockland, I did not again meet with the stranger, although I looked for him at every station, and when at last I stepped from the cars at Canandaigua, I must confess to a feeling of disappointment.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Fearful lest my best clothes should be carried off before my very face, I started quickly forward, demanding what he was doing with my baggage.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading During my journey back to Rockland, I did not again meet with the stranger, although I looked for him at every station, and when at last I stepped from the cars at Canandaigua, I must confess to a feeling of disappointment.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading The stranger stood up, and fixed upon me a pair of singularly handsome, hazel eyes, which had in them an expression so penetrating that I quailed beneath them; while at the same time there swept over me a strange, undefined feeling as if somewhere in a dream, perchance, I had met that glance before.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had expected Herbert to meet me, but he was not there.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading The stranger stood up, and fixed upon me a pair of singularly handsome, hazel eyes, which had in them an expression so penetrating that I quailed beneath them; while at the same time there swept over me a strange, undefined feeling as if somewhere in a dream, perchance, I had met that glance before.
hazeladjectiveUS /ˈheɪzəl/
of a light brown or yellowish brown color
From this reading The stranger stood up, and fixed upon me a pair of singularly handsome, hazel eyes, which had in them an expression so penetrating that I quailed beneath them; while at the same time there swept over me a strange, undefined feeling as if somewhere in a dream, perchance, I had met that glance before.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I had expected Herbert to meet me, but he was not there.
HerbertnounUS /ˈhɜːrbərt/
United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading I had expected Herbert to meet me, but he was not there.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading During my journey back to Rockland, I did not again meet with the stranger, although I looked for him at every station, and when at last I stepped from the cars at Canandaigua, I must confess to a feeling of disappointment.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading During my journey back to Rockland, I did not again meet with the stranger, although I looked for him at every station, and when at last I stepped from the cars at Canandaigua, I must confess to a feeling of disappointment.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The stranger stood up, and fixed upon me a pair of singularly handsome, hazel eyes, which had in them an expression so penetrating that I quailed beneath them; while at the same time there swept over me a strange, undefined feeling as if somewhere in a dream, perchance, I had met that glance before.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I was just wondering what I should do in case he failed to come, when my attention was attracted towards a tall, athletic-looking young man, who was inspecting my trunk, which stood upon the platform.
inspectingverbUS /ˌɪnˈspektɪŋ/
-ing form of “inspect” — look over carefully
From this reading I was just wondering what I should do in case he failed to come, when my attention was attracted towards a tall, athletic-looking young man, who was inspecting my trunk, which stood upon the platform.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading During my journey back to Rockland, I did not again meet with the stranger, although I looked for him at every station, and when at last I stepped from the cars at Canandaigua, I must confess to a feeling of disappointment.
and nothing more
From this reading I was just wondering what I should do in case he failed to come, when my attention was attracted towards a tall, athletic-looking young man, who was inspecting my trunk, which stood upon the platform.
immediately past
From this reading During my journey back to Rockland, I did not again meet with the stranger, although I looked for him at every station, and when at last I stepped from the cars at Canandaigua, I must confess to a feeling of disappointment.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading Fearful lest my best clothes should be carried off before my very face, I started quickly forward, demanding what he was doing with my baggage.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading During my journey back to Rockland, I did not again meet with the stranger, although I looked for him at every station, and when at last I stepped from the cars at Canandaigua, I must confess to a feeling of disappointment.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I was just wondering what I should do in case he failed to come, when my attention was attracted towards a tall, athletic-looking young man, who was inspecting my trunk, which stood upon the platform.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I had expected Herbert to meet me, but he was not there.
come together
From this reading During my journey back to Rockland, I did not again meet with the stranger, although I looked for him at every station, and when at last I stepped from the cars at Canandaigua, I must confess to a feeling of disappointment.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading The stranger stood up, and fixed upon me a pair of singularly handsome, hazel eyes, which had in them an expression so penetrating that I quailed beneath them; while at the same time there swept over me a strange, undefined feeling as if somewhere in a dream, perchance, I had met that glance before.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading During my journey back to Rockland, I did not again meet with the stranger, although I looked for him at every station, and when at last I stepped from the cars at Canandaigua, I must confess to a feeling of disappointment.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading During my journey back to Rockland, I did not again meet with the stranger, although I looked for him at every station, and when at last I stepped from the cars at Canandaigua, I must confess to a feeling of disappointment.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading During my journey back to Rockland, I did not again meet with the stranger, although I looked for him at every station, and when at last I stepped from the cars at Canandaigua, I must confess to a feeling of disappointment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading During my journey back to Rockland, I did not again meet with the stranger, although I looked for him at every station, and when at last I stepped from the cars at Canandaigua, I must confess to a feeling of disappointment.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Fearful lest my best clothes should be carried off before my very face, I started quickly forward, demanding what he was doing with my baggage.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The stranger stood up, and fixed upon me a pair of singularly handsome, hazel eyes, which had in them an expression so penetrating that I quailed beneath them; while at the same time there swept over me a strange, undefined feeling as if somewhere in a dream, perchance, I had met that glance before.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading The stranger stood up, and fixed upon me a pair of singularly handsome, hazel eyes, which had in them an expression so penetrating that I quailed beneath them; while at the same time there swept over me a strange, undefined feeling as if somewhere in a dream, perchance, I had met that glance before.
penetratingadjectiveUS /ˈpenətreɪtɪŋ/
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading The stranger stood up, and fixed upon me a pair of singularly handsome, hazel eyes, which had in them an expression so penetrating that I quailed beneath them; while at the same time there swept over me a strange, undefined feeling as if somewhere in a dream, perchance, I had met that glance before.
perchanceadverbUS /pərˈtʃæns/
through chance
From this reading The stranger stood up, and fixed upon me a pair of singularly handsome, hazel eyes, which had in them an expression so penetrating that I quailed beneath them; while at the same time there swept over me a strange, undefined feeling as if somewhere in a dream, perchance, I had met that glance before.
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading I was just wondering what I should do in case he failed to come, when my attention was attracted towards a tall, athletic-looking young man, who was inspecting my trunk, which stood upon the platform.
quailed
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From this reading The stranger stood up, and fixed upon me a pair of singularly handsome, hazel eyes, which had in them an expression so penetrating that I quailed beneath them; while at the same time there swept over me a strange, undefined feeling as if somewhere in a dream, perchance, I had met that glance before.
with speed
From this reading Fearful lest my best clothes should be carried off before my very face, I started quickly forward, demanding what he was doing with my baggage.
Rockland
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From this reading During my journey back to Rockland, I did not again meet with the stranger, although I looked for him at every station, and when at last I stepped from the cars at Canandaigua, I must confess to a feeling of disappointment.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The stranger stood up, and fixed upon me a pair of singularly handsome, hazel eyes, which had in them an expression so penetrating that I quailed beneath them; while at the same time there swept over me a strange, undefined feeling as if somewhere in a dream, perchance, I had met that glance before.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I was just wondering what I should do in case he failed to come, when my attention was attracted towards a tall, athletic-looking young man, who was inspecting my trunk, which stood upon the platform.
singularlyadverbUS /ˈsɪŋɡjələrli/
in a singular manner or to a singular degree
From this reading The stranger stood up, and fixed upon me a pair of singularly handsome, hazel eyes, which had in them an expression so penetrating that I quailed beneath them; while at the same time there swept over me a strange, undefined feeling as if somewhere in a dream, perchance, I had met that glance before.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The stranger stood up, and fixed upon me a pair of singularly handsome, hazel eyes, which had in them an expression so penetrating that I quailed beneath them; while at the same time there swept over me a strange, undefined feeling as if somewhere in a dream, perchance, I had met that glance before.
in or at or to some place
From this reading The stranger stood up, and fixed upon me a pair of singularly handsome, hazel eyes, which had in them an expression so penetrating that I quailed beneath them; while at the same time there swept over me a strange, undefined feeling as if somewhere in a dream, perchance, I had met that glance before.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Fearful lest my best clothes should be carried off before my very face, I started quickly forward, demanding what he was doing with my baggage.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading During my journey back to Rockland, I did not again meet with the stranger, although I looked for him at every station, and when at last I stepped from the cars at Canandaigua, I must confess to a feeling of disappointment.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading During my journey back to Rockland, I did not again meet with the stranger, although I looked for him at every station, and when at last I stepped from the cars at Canandaigua, I must confess to a feeling of disappointment.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading I was just wondering what I should do in case he failed to come, when my attention was attracted towards a tall, athletic-looking young man, who was inspecting my trunk, which stood upon the platform.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading The stranger stood up, and fixed upon me a pair of singularly handsome, hazel eyes, which had in them an expression so penetrating that I quailed beneath them; while at the same time there swept over me a strange, undefined feeling as if somewhere in a dream, perchance, I had met that glance before.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading During my journey back to Rockland, I did not again meet with the stranger, although I looked for him at every station, and when at last I stepped from the cars at Canandaigua, I must confess to a feeling of disappointment.
possessing sweep
From this reading The stranger stood up, and fixed upon me a pair of singularly handsome, hazel eyes, which had in them an expression so penetrating that I quailed beneath them; while at the same time there swept over me a strange, undefined feeling as if somewhere in a dream, perchance, I had met that glance before.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading I was just wondering what I should do in case he failed to come, when my attention was attracted towards a tall, athletic-looking young man, who was inspecting my trunk, which stood upon the platform.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The stranger stood up, and fixed upon me a pair of singularly handsome, hazel eyes, which had in them an expression so penetrating that I quailed beneath them; while at the same time there swept over me a strange, undefined feeling as if somewhere in a dream, perchance, I had met that glance before.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading During my journey back to Rockland, I did not again meet with the stranger, although I looked for him at every station, and when at last I stepped from the cars at Canandaigua, I must confess to a feeling of disappointment.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The stranger stood up, and fixed upon me a pair of singularly handsome, hazel eyes, which had in them an expression so penetrating that I quailed beneath them; while at the same time there swept over me a strange, undefined feeling as if somewhere in a dream, perchance, I had met that glance before.
in or at that place or location
From this reading I had expected Herbert to meet me, but he was not there.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The stranger stood up, and fixed upon me a pair of singularly handsome, hazel eyes, which had in them an expression so penetrating that I quailed beneath them; while at the same time there swept over me a strange, undefined feeling as if somewhere in a dream, perchance, I had met that glance before.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading During my journey back to Rockland, I did not again meet with the stranger, although I looked for him at every station, and when at last I stepped from the cars at Canandaigua, I must confess to a feeling of disappointment.
in the direction of
From this reading I was just wondering what I should do in case he failed to come, when my attention was attracted towards a tall, athletic-looking young man, who was inspecting my trunk, which stood upon the platform.
the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber
From this reading I was just wondering what I should do in case he failed to come, when my attention was attracted towards a tall, athletic-looking young man, who was inspecting my trunk, which stood upon the platform.
undefinedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈfaɪnd/
not precisely limited, determined, or distinguished
From this reading The stranger stood up, and fixed upon me a pair of singularly handsome, hazel eyes, which had in them an expression so penetrating that I quailed beneath them; while at the same time there swept over me a strange, undefined feeling as if somewhere in a dream, perchance, I had met that glance before.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The stranger stood up, and fixed upon me a pair of singularly handsome, hazel eyes, which had in them an expression so penetrating that I quailed beneath them; while at the same time there swept over me a strange, undefined feeling as if somewhere in a dream, perchance, I had met that glance before.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I was just wondering what I should do in case he failed to come, when my attention was attracted towards a tall, athletic-looking young man, who was inspecting my trunk, which stood upon the platform.
precisely as stated
From this reading Fearful lest my best clothes should be carried off before my very face, I started quickly forward, demanding what he was doing with my baggage.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I had expected Herbert to meet me, but he was not there.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I was just wondering what I should do in case he failed to come, when my attention was attracted towards a tall, athletic-looking young man, who was inspecting my trunk, which stood upon the platform.
at the time that
From this reading During my journey back to Rockland, I did not again meet with the stranger, although I looked for him at every station, and when at last I stepped from the cars at Canandaigua, I must confess to a feeling of disappointment.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I was just wondering what I should do in case he failed to come, when my attention was attracted towards a tall, athletic-looking young man, who was inspecting my trunk, which stood upon the platform.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The stranger stood up, and fixed upon me a pair of singularly handsome, hazel eyes, which had in them an expression so penetrating that I quailed beneath them; while at the same time there swept over me a strange, undefined feeling as if somewhere in a dream, perchance, I had met that glance before.
which person or people
From this reading I was just wondering what I should do in case he failed to come, when my attention was attracted towards a tall, athletic-looking young man, who was inspecting my trunk, which stood upon the platform.
in the company of; together with
From this reading During my journey back to Rockland, I did not again meet with the stranger, although I looked for him at every station, and when at last I stepped from the cars at Canandaigua, I must confess to a feeling of disappointment.
showing curiosity
From this reading I was just wondering what I should do in case he failed to come, when my attention was attracted towards a tall, athletic-looking young man, who was inspecting my trunk, which stood upon the platform.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading I was just wondering what I should do in case he failed to come, when my attention was attracted towards a tall, athletic-looking young man, who was inspecting my trunk, which stood upon the platform.
