used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I am sure, Miss Ashton, I hope you will not imagine for a moment either that I was riding carelessly or that I recognised Mr. Leigh until you spoke.
ALONEadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading DORA ASHTON ALONE.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am sure, Miss Ashton, I hope you will not imagine for a moment either that I was riding carelessly or that I recognised Mr. Leigh until you spoke.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dora Ashton was greatly shocked and distressed by the peril of Oscar Leigh and his subsequent behaviour.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I saw him plainly enough as he was crossing the road.
ASHTONnounUS /ˈæʃtən/
British choreographer (1906-1988)
From this reading DORA ASHTON ALONE.
behaviournounUS /bɪˈheɪvjər/
the action or reaction of something (as a machine or substance) under specified circumstances
From this reading Dora Ashton was greatly shocked and distressed by the peril of Oscar Leigh and his subsequent behaviour.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Dora Ashton was greatly shocked and distressed by the peril of Oscar Leigh and his subsequent behaviour.
carelesslyadverbUS /ˈkerləsli/
without care or concern
From this reading "I am sure, Miss Ashton, I hope you will not imagine for a moment either that I was riding carelessly or that I recognised Mr. Leigh until you spoke.
traveling across
From this reading I saw him plainly enough as he was crossing the road.
distressedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstrest/
facing or experiencing financial trouble or difficulty
From this reading Dora Ashton was greatly shocked and distressed by the peril of Oscar Leigh and his subsequent behaviour.
DORA
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From this reading DORA ASHTON ALONE.
one or the other of two
From this reading "I am sure, Miss Ashton, I hope you will not imagine for a moment either that I was riding carelessly or that I recognised Mr. Leigh until you spoke.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading I saw him plainly enough as he was crossing the road.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I am sure, Miss Ashton, I hope you will not imagine for a moment either that I was riding carelessly or that I recognised Mr. Leigh until you spoke.
the act of departing
From this reading He was not minding in the least where he was going.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading Dora Ashton was greatly shocked and distressed by the peril of Oscar Leigh and his subsequent behaviour.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I saw him plainly enough as he was crossing the road.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I saw him plainly enough as he was crossing the road.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Dora Ashton was greatly shocked and distressed by the peril of Oscar Leigh and his subsequent behaviour.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "I am sure, Miss Ashton, I hope you will not imagine for a moment either that I was riding carelessly or that I recognised Mr. Leigh until you spoke.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am sure, Miss Ashton, I hope you will not imagine for a moment either that I was riding carelessly or that I recognised Mr. Leigh until you spoke.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading "I am sure, Miss Ashton, I hope you will not imagine for a moment either that I was riding carelessly or that I recognised Mr. Leigh until you spoke.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was not minding in the least where he was going.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading He was not minding in the least where he was going.
LeighnounUS /liː/
English film actress (1913-1967)
From this reading Dora Ashton was greatly shocked and distressed by the peril of Oscar Leigh and his subsequent behaviour.
mindingverbUS /ˈmaɪndɪŋ/
-ing form of “mind” — be offended or bothered by; take offense with, be bothered by
From this reading He was not minding in the least where he was going.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "I am sure, Miss Ashton, I hope you will not imagine for a moment either that I was riding carelessly or that I recognised Mr. Leigh until you spoke.
a particular point in time
From this reading "I am sure, Miss Ashton, I hope you will not imagine for a moment either that I was riding carelessly or that I recognised Mr. Leigh until you spoke.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "I am sure, Miss Ashton, I hope you will not imagine for a moment either that I was riding carelessly or that I recognised Mr. Leigh until you spoke.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I am sure, Miss Ashton, I hope you will not imagine for a moment either that I was riding carelessly or that I recognised Mr. Leigh until you spoke.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dora Ashton was greatly shocked and distressed by the peril of Oscar Leigh and his subsequent behaviour.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "I am sure, Miss Ashton, I hope you will not imagine for a moment either that I was riding carelessly or that I recognised Mr. Leigh until you spoke.
OscarnounUS /ˈɔːskər/
an annual award by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for achievements in motion picture production and performance
From this reading Dora Ashton was greatly shocked and distressed by the peril of Oscar Leigh and his subsequent behaviour.
perilnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading Dora Ashton was greatly shocked and distressed by the peril of Oscar Leigh and his subsequent behaviour.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading I saw him plainly enough as he was crossing the road.
recognisedadjectiveUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzd/
provided with a secure reputation
From this reading "I am sure, Miss Ashton, I hope you will not imagine for a moment either that I was riding carelessly or that I recognised Mr. Leigh until you spoke.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading "I am sure, Miss Ashton, I hope you will not imagine for a moment either that I was riding carelessly or that I recognised Mr. Leigh until you spoke.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading I saw him plainly enough as he was crossing the road.
cut with a saw
From this reading I saw him plainly enough as he was crossing the road.
shockedadjectiveUS /ʃɑːkt/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading Dora Ashton was greatly shocked and distressed by the peril of Oscar Leigh and his subsequent behaviour.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading "I am sure, Miss Ashton, I hope you will not imagine for a moment either that I was riding carelessly or that I recognised Mr. Leigh until you spoke.
subsequentadjectiveUS /ˈsʌbsəkwənt/
following in time or order
From this reading Dora Ashton was greatly shocked and distressed by the peril of Oscar Leigh and his subsequent behaviour.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "I am sure, Miss Ashton, I hope you will not imagine for a moment either that I was riding carelessly or that I recognised Mr. Leigh until you spoke.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I am sure, Miss Ashton, I hope you will not imagine for a moment either that I was riding carelessly or that I recognised Mr. Leigh until you spoke.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Dora Ashton was greatly shocked and distressed by the peril of Oscar Leigh and his subsequent behaviour.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading "I am sure, Miss Ashton, I hope you will not imagine for a moment either that I was riding carelessly or that I recognised Mr. Leigh until you spoke.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dora Ashton was greatly shocked and distressed by the peril of Oscar Leigh and his subsequent behaviour.
in or at the place that
From this reading He was not minding in the least where he was going.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I am sure, Miss Ashton, I hope you will not imagine for a moment either that I was riding carelessly or that I recognised Mr. Leigh until you spoke.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I am sure, Miss Ashton, I hope you will not imagine for a moment either that I was riding carelessly or that I recognised Mr. Leigh until you spoke.
