used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For she had before her a great happiness.
the state of being absent
From this reading Indeed, it was no small matter to come home at last, after two full years of absence.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Indeed, it was no small matter to come home at last, after two full years of absence.
anew
From this reading JOURNEY'S END But by the time that they had ridden down the long slope in the twilight, and reached the outermost of the barriers that now were built round Walsover, Merrylips' heart was light again.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading JOURNEY'S END But by the time that they had ridden down the long slope in the twilight, and reached the outermost of the barriers that now were built round Walsover, Merrylips' heart was light again.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They laid a plot in whispers, she and Munn, as they rode past the sentinels.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Indeed, it was no small matter to come home at last, after two full years of absence.
barriersnounUS /ˈbæriərz/
plural of “barrier” — a structure or object that impedes free movement
From this reading JOURNEY'S END But by the time that they had ridden down the long slope in the twilight, and reached the outermost of the barriers that now were built round Walsover, Merrylips' heart was light again.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading For she had before her a great happiness.
a youthful male person
From this reading Munn should present her to her father as a little boy, and see if he would recognize her.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading JOURNEY'S END But by the time that they had ridden down the long slope in the twilight, and reached the outermost of the barriers that now were built round Walsover, Merrylips' heart was light again.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading JOURNEY'S END But by the time that they had ridden down the long slope in the twilight, and reached the outermost of the barriers that now were built round Walsover, Merrylips' heart was light again.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading JOURNEY'S END But by the time that they had ridden down the long slope in the twilight, and reached the outermost of the barriers that now were built round Walsover, Merrylips' heart was light again.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Indeed, it was no small matter to come home at last, after two full years of absence.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading JOURNEY'S END But by the time that they had ridden down the long slope in the twilight, and reached the outermost of the barriers that now were built round Walsover, Merrylips' heart was light again.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading JOURNEY'S END But by the time that they had ridden down the long slope in the twilight, and reached the outermost of the barriers that now were built round Walsover, Merrylips' heart was light again.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Munn should present her to her father as a little boy, and see if he would recognize her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For she had before her a great happiness.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Indeed, it was no small matter to come home at last, after two full years of absence.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading For she had before her a great happiness.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading JOURNEY'S END But by the time that they had ridden down the long slope in the twilight, and reached the outermost of the barriers that now were built round Walsover, Merrylips' heart was light again.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading For she had before her a great happiness.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Munn should present her to her father as a little boy, and see if he would recognize her.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading JOURNEY'S END But by the time that they had ridden down the long slope in the twilight, and reached the outermost of the barriers that now were built round Walsover, Merrylips' heart was light again.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading For she had before her a great happiness.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Indeed, it was no small matter to come home at last, after two full years of absence.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Munn should present her to her father as a little boy, and see if he would recognize her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading JOURNEY'S END But by the time that they had ridden down the long slope in the twilight, and reached the outermost of the barriers that now were built round Walsover, Merrylips' heart was light again.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, it was no small matter to come home at last, after two full years of absence.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Indeed, it was no small matter to come home at last, after two full years of absence.
JOURNEY'S
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From this reading JOURNEY'S END But by the time that they had ridden down the long slope in the twilight, and reached the outermost of the barriers that now were built round Walsover, Merrylips' heart was light again.
set down according to a plan
From this reading They laid a plot in whispers, she and Munn, as they rode past the sentinels.
immediately past
From this reading Indeed, it was no small matter to come home at last, after two full years of absence.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading JOURNEY'S END But by the time that they had ridden down the long slope in the twilight, and reached the outermost of the barriers that now were built round Walsover, Merrylips' heart was light again.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Munn should present her to her father as a little boy, and see if he would recognize her.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading JOURNEY'S END But by the time that they had ridden down the long slope in the twilight, and reached the outermost of the barriers that now were built round Walsover, Merrylips' heart was light again.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Indeed, it was no small matter to come home at last, after two full years of absence.
Merrylips
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From this reading JOURNEY'S END But by the time that they had ridden down the long slope in the twilight, and reached the outermost of the barriers that now were built round Walsover, Merrylips' heart was light again.
Munn
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From this reading They laid a plot in whispers, she and Munn, as they rode past the sentinels.
not any; not one
From this reading Indeed, it was no small matter to come home at last, after two full years of absence.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading JOURNEY'S END But by the time that they had ridden down the long slope in the twilight, and reached the outermost of the barriers that now were built round Walsover, Merrylips' heart was light again.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading JOURNEY'S END But by the time that they had ridden down the long slope in the twilight, and reached the outermost of the barriers that now were built round Walsover, Merrylips' heart was light again.
outermostadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtərmoʊst/
situated at the farthest possible point from a center
From this reading JOURNEY'S END But by the time that they had ridden down the long slope in the twilight, and reached the outermost of the barriers that now were built round Walsover, Merrylips' heart was light again.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading They laid a plot in whispers, she and Munn, as they rode past the sentinels.
plotnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading They laid a plot in whispers, she and Munn, as they rode past the sentinels.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Munn should present her to her father as a little boy, and see if he would recognize her.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading JOURNEY'S END But by the time that they had ridden down the long slope in the twilight, and reached the outermost of the barriers that now were built round Walsover, Merrylips' heart was light again.
recognizeverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading Munn should present her to her father as a little boy, and see if he would recognize her.
riddenverbUS /ˈrɪdən/
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading JOURNEY'S END But by the time that they had ridden down the long slope in the twilight, and reached the outermost of the barriers that now were built round Walsover, Merrylips' heart was light again.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading They laid a plot in whispers, she and Munn, as they rode past the sentinels.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading JOURNEY'S END But by the time that they had ridden down the long slope in the twilight, and reached the outermost of the barriers that now were built round Walsover, Merrylips' heart was light again.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Munn should present her to her father as a little boy, and see if he would recognize her.
sentinelsnounUS /ˈsentənəlz/
plural of “sentinel” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading They laid a plot in whispers, she and Munn, as they rode past the sentinels.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For she had before her a great happiness.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Munn should present her to her father as a little boy, and see if he would recognize her.
an elevated geological formation
From this reading JOURNEY'S END But by the time that they had ridden down the long slope in the twilight, and reached the outermost of the barriers that now were built round Walsover, Merrylips' heart was light again.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Indeed, it was no small matter to come home at last, after two full years of absence.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading JOURNEY'S END But by the time that they had ridden down the long slope in the twilight, and reached the outermost of the barriers that now were built round Walsover, Merrylips' heart was light again.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JOURNEY'S END But by the time that they had ridden down the long slope in the twilight, and reached the outermost of the barriers that now were built round Walsover, Merrylips' heart was light again.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading JOURNEY'S END But by the time that they had ridden down the long slope in the twilight, and reached the outermost of the barriers that now were built round Walsover, Merrylips' heart was light again.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading JOURNEY'S END But by the time that they had ridden down the long slope in the twilight, and reached the outermost of the barriers that now were built round Walsover, Merrylips' heart was light again.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Indeed, it was no small matter to come home at last, after two full years of absence.
twilightnounUS /ˈtwaɪlaɪt/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading JOURNEY'S END But by the time that they had ridden down the long slope in the twilight, and reached the outermost of the barriers that now were built round Walsover, Merrylips' heart was light again.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Indeed, it was no small matter to come home at last, after two full years of absence.
Walsover
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From this reading JOURNEY'S END But by the time that they had ridden down the long slope in the twilight, and reached the outermost of the barriers that now were built round Walsover, Merrylips' heart was light again.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading JOURNEY'S END But by the time that they had ridden down the long slope in the twilight, and reached the outermost of the barriers that now were built round Walsover, Merrylips' heart was light again.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading JOURNEY'S END But by the time that they had ridden down the long slope in the twilight, and reached the outermost of the barriers that now were built round Walsover, Merrylips' heart was light again.
whispersnounUS /ˈwɪspərz/
plural of “whisper” — speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading They laid a plot in whispers, she and Munn, as they rode past the sentinels.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Munn should present her to her father as a little boy, and see if he would recognize her.
a late time of life
From this reading Indeed, it was no small matter to come home at last, after two full years of absence.
