used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A PASSING SOUL.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading She had a vail tied close across her face; but she had no gloves, and her manner showed haste and excitement.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was six weeks after this; life had been going on with little change, when one morning Missy drew the reins of her brown horse before the Rectory gate, and hurriedly springing out, ran down the path, leaving the carriage at the roadside.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was six weeks after this; life had been going on with little change, when one morning Missy drew the reins of her brown horse before the Rectory gate, and hurriedly springing out, ran down the path, leaving the carriage at the roadside.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She ran in, exclaiming, as she opened the door: "I wish you could come with me immediately, St. John.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was six weeks after this; life had been going on with little change, when one morning Missy drew the reins of her brown horse before the Rectory gate, and hurriedly springing out, ran down the path, leaving the carriage at the roadside.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was six weeks after this; life had been going on with little change, when one morning Missy drew the reins of her brown horse before the Rectory gate, and hurriedly springing out, ran down the path, leaving the carriage at the roadside.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was six weeks after this; life had been going on with little change, when one morning Missy drew the reins of her brown horse before the Rectory gate, and hurriedly springing out, ran down the path, leaving the carriage at the roadside.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading It was six weeks after this; life had been going on with little change, when one morning Missy drew the reins of her brown horse before the Rectory gate, and hurriedly springing out, ran down the path, leaving the carriage at the roadside.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She had a vail tied close across her face; but she had no gloves, and her manner showed haste and excitement.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading It was six weeks after this; life had been going on with little change, when one morning Missy drew the reins of her brown horse before the Rectory gate, and hurriedly springing out, ran down the path, leaving the carriage at the roadside.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading It was six weeks after this; life had been going on with little change, when one morning Missy drew the reins of her brown horse before the Rectory gate, and hurriedly springing out, ran down the path, leaving the carriage at the roadside.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading She had a vail tied close across her face; but she had no gloves, and her manner showed haste and excitement.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She ran in, exclaiming, as she opened the door: "I wish you could come with me immediately, St. John.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She ran in, exclaiming, as she opened the door: "I wish you could come with me immediately, St. John.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading She ran in, exclaiming, as she opened the door: "I wish you could come with me immediately, St. John.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading It was six weeks after this; life had been going on with little change, when one morning Missy drew the reins of her brown horse before the Rectory gate, and hurriedly springing out, ran down the path, leaving the carriage at the roadside.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading It was six weeks after this; life had been going on with little change, when one morning Missy drew the reins of her brown horse before the Rectory gate, and hurriedly springing out, ran down the path, leaving the carriage at the roadside.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading She had a vail tied close across her face; but she had no gloves, and her manner showed haste and excitement.
exclaimingnounUS /ɪkˈskleɪmɪŋ/
an abrupt excited utterance
From this reading She ran in, exclaiming, as she opened the door: "I wish you could come with me immediately, St. John.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading She had a vail tied close across her face; but she had no gloves, and her manner showed haste and excitement.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading It was six weeks after this; life had been going on with little change, when one morning Missy drew the reins of her brown horse before the Rectory gate, and hurriedly springing out, ran down the path, leaving the carriage at the roadside.
glovesnounUS /ɡlʌvz/
plural of “glove” — the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball
From this reading She had a vail tied close across her face; but she had no gloves, and her manner showed haste and excitement.
the act of departing
From this reading It was six weeks after this; life had been going on with little change, when one morning Missy drew the reins of her brown horse before the Rectory gate, and hurriedly springing out, ran down the path, leaving the carriage at the roadside.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was six weeks after this; life had been going on with little change, when one morning Missy drew the reins of her brown horse before the Rectory gate, and hurriedly springing out, ran down the path, leaving the carriage at the roadside.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading She had a vail tied close across her face; but she had no gloves, and her manner showed haste and excitement.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was six weeks after this; life had been going on with little change, when one morning Missy drew the reins of her brown horse before the Rectory gate, and hurriedly springing out, ran down the path, leaving the carriage at the roadside.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading St. John was in his study.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading It was six weeks after this; life had been going on with little change, when one morning Missy drew the reins of her brown horse before the Rectory gate, and hurriedly springing out, ran down the path, leaving the carriage at the roadside.
hurriedlyadverbUS /ˈhɜːridli/
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading It was six weeks after this; life had been going on with little change, when one morning Missy drew the reins of her brown horse before the Rectory gate, and hurriedly springing out, ran down the path, leaving the carriage at the roadside.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading She ran in, exclaiming, as she opened the door: "I wish you could come with me immediately, St. John.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading She ran in, exclaiming, as she opened the door: "I wish you could come with me immediately, St. John.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading St. John was in his study.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was six weeks after this; life had been going on with little change, when one morning Missy drew the reins of her brown horse before the Rectory gate, and hurriedly springing out, ran down the path, leaving the carriage at the roadside.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading St. John was in his study.
the act of departing
From this reading It was six weeks after this; life had been going on with little change, when one morning Missy drew the reins of her brown horse before the Rectory gate, and hurriedly springing out, ran down the path, leaving the carriage at the roadside.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It was six weeks after this; life had been going on with little change, when one morning Missy drew the reins of her brown horse before the Rectory gate, and hurriedly springing out, ran down the path, leaving the carriage at the roadside.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was six weeks after this; life had been going on with little change, when one morning Missy drew the reins of her brown horse before the Rectory gate, and hurriedly springing out, ran down the path, leaving the carriage at the roadside.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She had a vail tied close across her face; but she had no gloves, and her manner showed haste and excitement.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She ran in, exclaiming, as she opened the door: "I wish you could come with me immediately, St. John.
MissynounUS /ˈmɪsi/
a young female
From this reading It was six weeks after this; life had been going on with little change, when one morning Missy drew the reins of her brown horse before the Rectory gate, and hurriedly springing out, ran down the path, leaving the carriage at the roadside.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was six weeks after this; life had been going on with little change, when one morning Missy drew the reins of her brown horse before the Rectory gate, and hurriedly springing out, ran down the path, leaving the carriage at the roadside.
not any; not one
From this reading She had a vail tied close across her face; but she had no gloves, and her manner showed haste and excitement.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was six weeks after this; life had been going on with little change, when one morning Missy drew the reins of her brown horse before the Rectory gate, and hurriedly springing out, ran down the path, leaving the carriage at the roadside.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was six weeks after this; life had been going on with little change, when one morning Missy drew the reins of her brown horse before the Rectory gate, and hurriedly springing out, ran down the path, leaving the carriage at the roadside.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was six weeks after this; life had been going on with little change, when one morning Missy drew the reins of her brown horse before the Rectory gate, and hurriedly springing out, ran down the path, leaving the carriage at the roadside.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading She ran in, exclaiming, as she opened the door: "I wish you could come with me immediately, St. John.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was six weeks after this; life had been going on with little change, when one morning Missy drew the reins of her brown horse before the Rectory gate, and hurriedly springing out, ran down the path, leaving the carriage at the roadside.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading A PASSING SOUL.
a course of conduct
From this reading It was six weeks after this; life had been going on with little change, when one morning Missy drew the reins of her brown horse before the Rectory gate, and hurriedly springing out, ran down the path, leaving the carriage at the roadside.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading It was six weeks after this; life had been going on with little change, when one morning Missy drew the reins of her brown horse before the Rectory gate, and hurriedly springing out, ran down the path, leaving the carriage at the roadside.
RectorynounUS /ˈrektəri/
an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector
From this reading It was six weeks after this; life had been going on with little change, when one morning Missy drew the reins of her brown horse before the Rectory gate, and hurriedly springing out, ran down the path, leaving the carriage at the roadside.
reinsnounUS /reɪnz/
plural of “rein” — one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse
From this reading It was six weeks after this; life had been going on with little change, when one morning Missy drew the reins of her brown horse before the Rectory gate, and hurriedly springing out, ran down the path, leaving the carriage at the roadside.
roadsidenounUS /ˈroʊdsaɪd/
edge of a way or road or path
From this reading It was six weeks after this; life had been going on with little change, when one morning Missy drew the reins of her brown horse before the Rectory gate, and hurriedly springing out, ran down the path, leaving the carriage at the roadside.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had a vail tied close across her face; but she had no gloves, and her manner showed haste and excitement.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading She had a vail tied close across her face; but she had no gloves, and her manner showed haste and excitement.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading It was six weeks after this; life had been going on with little change, when one morning Missy drew the reins of her brown horse before the Rectory gate, and hurriedly springing out, ran down the path, leaving the carriage at the roadside.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading A PASSING SOUL.
springingverbUS /ˈsprɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading It was six weeks after this; life had been going on with little change, when one morning Missy drew the reins of her brown horse before the Rectory gate, and hurriedly springing out, ran down the path, leaving the carriage at the roadside.
St
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From this reading St. John was in his study.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading St. John was in his study.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was six weeks after this; life had been going on with little change, when one morning Missy drew the reins of her brown horse before the Rectory gate, and hurriedly springing out, ran down the path, leaving the carriage at the roadside.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was six weeks after this; life had been going on with little change, when one morning Missy drew the reins of her brown horse before the Rectory gate, and hurriedly springing out, ran down the path, leaving the carriage at the roadside.
bound or secured closely
From this reading She had a vail tied close across her face; but she had no gloves, and her manner showed haste and excitement.
vail
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From this reading She had a vail tied close across her face; but she had no gloves, and her manner showed haste and excitement.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was six weeks after this; life had been going on with little change, when one morning Missy drew the reins of her brown horse before the Rectory gate, and hurriedly springing out, ran down the path, leaving the carriage at the roadside.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading It was six weeks after this; life had been going on with little change, when one morning Missy drew the reins of her brown horse before the Rectory gate, and hurriedly springing out, ran down the path, leaving the carriage at the roadside.
at the time that
From this reading It was six weeks after this; life had been going on with little change, when one morning Missy drew the reins of her brown horse before the Rectory gate, and hurriedly springing out, ran down the path, leaving the carriage at the roadside.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading She ran in, exclaiming, as she opened the door: "I wish you could come with me immediately, St. John.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was six weeks after this; life had been going on with little change, when one morning Missy drew the reins of her brown horse before the Rectory gate, and hurriedly springing out, ran down the path, leaving the carriage at the roadside.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading She ran in, exclaiming, as she opened the door: "I wish you could come with me immediately, St. John.
