used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Did you tell your governess of our _rencontre_ yesterday, and how your dogs barked at me?" asked Durnford carelessly, yet with a keen look in his dark gray eyes.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He showed her the contents of his sketch-book, told her more about his travels, and they talked gaily and happily for nearly an hour, when she started, looked at her watch, and vowed that she would be late for dinner, and that her governess would be waiting for her.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He showed her the contents of his sketch-book, told her more about his travels, and they talked gaily and happily for nearly an hour, when she started, looked at her watch, and vowed that she would be late for dinner, and that her governess would be waiting for her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "HOW SWEET AND INNOCENT'S THE COUNTRY MAID!"
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Rena appeared at the promised hour next day, as punctually as if she had been indeed that spirit of the woodland to whom Herrick likened her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Rena appeared at the promised hour next day, as punctually as if she had been indeed that spirit of the woodland to whom Herrick likened her.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Did you tell your governess of our _rencontre_ yesterday, and how your dogs barked at me?" asked Durnford carelessly, yet with a keen look in his dark gray eyes.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Rena appeared at the promised hour next day, as punctually as if she had been indeed that spirit of the woodland to whom Herrick likened her.
barkedverbUS /bɑːrkt/
past form of “bark” — speak in an unfriendly tone
From this reading "Did you tell your governess of our _rencontre_ yesterday, and how your dogs barked at me?" asked Durnford carelessly, yet with a keen look in his dark gray eyes.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He showed her the contents of his sketch-book, told her more about his travels, and they talked gaily and happily for nearly an hour, when she started, looked at her watch, and vowed that she would be late for dinner, and that her governess would be waiting for her.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Rena appeared at the promised hour next day, as punctually as if she had been indeed that spirit of the woodland to whom Herrick likened her.
blushedverbUS /blʌʃt/
past form of “blush” — turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame
From this reading She blushed and looked down.
carelesslyadverbUS /ˈkerləsli/
without care or concern
From this reading "Did you tell your governess of our _rencontre_ yesterday, and how your dogs barked at me?" asked Durnford carelessly, yet with a keen look in his dark gray eyes.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading He showed her the contents of his sketch-book, told her more about his travels, and they talked gaily and happily for nearly an hour, when she started, looked at her watch, and vowed that she would be late for dinner, and that her governess would be waiting for her.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading "HOW SWEET AND INNOCENT'S THE COUNTRY MAID!"
absence of light or illumination
From this reading "Did you tell your governess of our _rencontre_ yesterday, and how your dogs barked at me?" asked Durnford carelessly, yet with a keen look in his dark gray eyes.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Rena appeared at the promised hour next day, as punctually as if she had been indeed that spirit of the woodland to whom Herrick likened her.
Didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Did you tell your governess of our _rencontre_ yesterday, and how your dogs barked at me?" asked Durnford carelessly, yet with a keen look in his dark gray eyes.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading He showed her the contents of his sketch-book, told her more about his travels, and they talked gaily and happily for nearly an hour, when she started, looked at her watch, and vowed that she would be late for dinner, and that her governess would be waiting for her.
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading "Did you tell your governess of our _rencontre_ yesterday, and how your dogs barked at me?" asked Durnford carelessly, yet with a keen look in his dark gray eyes.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading She blushed and looked down.
Durnford
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From this reading "Did you tell your governess of our _rencontre_ yesterday, and how your dogs barked at me?" asked Durnford carelessly, yet with a keen look in his dark gray eyes.
opinion or judgment
From this reading "Did you tell your governess of our _rencontre_ yesterday, and how your dogs barked at me?" asked Durnford carelessly, yet with a keen look in his dark gray eyes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He showed her the contents of his sketch-book, told her more about his travels, and they talked gaily and happily for nearly an hour, when she started, looked at her watch, and vowed that she would be late for dinner, and that her governess would be waiting for her.
gailyadverbUS /ˈɡeɪli/
in a gay manner
From this reading He showed her the contents of his sketch-book, told her more about his travels, and they talked gaily and happily for nearly an hour, when she started, looked at her watch, and vowed that she would be late for dinner, and that her governess would be waiting for her.
governessnounUS /ˈɡʌvərnəs/
a woman entrusted with the care and supervision of a child (especially in a private home)
From this reading He showed her the contents of his sketch-book, told her more about his travels, and they talked gaily and happily for nearly an hour, when she started, looked at her watch, and vowed that she would be late for dinner, and that her governess would be waiting for her.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading "Did you tell your governess of our _rencontre_ yesterday, and how your dogs barked at me?" asked Durnford carelessly, yet with a keen look in his dark gray eyes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Rena appeared at the promised hour next day, as punctually as if she had been indeed that spirit of the woodland to whom Herrick likened her.
happilyadverbUS /ˈhæpəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading He showed her the contents of his sketch-book, told her more about his travels, and they talked gaily and happily for nearly an hour, when she started, looked at her watch, and vowed that she would be late for dinner, and that her governess would be waiting for her.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He showed her the contents of his sketch-book, told her more about his travels, and they talked gaily and happily for nearly an hour, when she started, looked at her watch, and vowed that she would be late for dinner, and that her governess would be waiting for her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Rena appeared at the promised hour next day, as punctually as if she had been indeed that spirit of the woodland to whom Herrick likened her.
HerricknounUS /ˈherɪk/
English lyric poet (1591-1674)
From this reading Rena appeared at the promised hour next day, as punctually as if she had been indeed that spirit of the woodland to whom Herrick likened her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He showed her the contents of his sketch-book, told her more about his travels, and they talked gaily and happily for nearly an hour, when she started, looked at her watch, and vowed that she would be late for dinner, and that her governess would be waiting for her.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Rena appeared at the promised hour next day, as punctually as if she had been indeed that spirit of the woodland to whom Herrick likened her.
HOW
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From this reading "HOW SWEET AND INNOCENT'S THE COUNTRY MAID!"
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Rena appeared at the promised hour next day, as punctually as if she had been indeed that spirit of the woodland to whom Herrick likened her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Did you tell your governess of our _rencontre_ yesterday, and how your dogs barked at me?" asked Durnford carelessly, yet with a keen look in his dark gray eyes.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Rena appeared at the promised hour next day, as punctually as if she had been indeed that spirit of the woodland to whom Herrick likened her.
INNOCENT'S
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From this reading "HOW SWEET AND INNOCENT'S THE COUNTRY MAID!"
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading "Did you tell your governess of our _rencontre_ yesterday, and how your dogs barked at me?" asked Durnford carelessly, yet with a keen look in his dark gray eyes.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading He showed her the contents of his sketch-book, told her more about his travels, and they talked gaily and happily for nearly an hour, when she started, looked at her watch, and vowed that she would be late for dinner, and that her governess would be waiting for her.
likenedverbUS /ˈlaɪkənd/
past form of “liken” — consider or describe as similar, equal, or analogous
From this reading Rena appeared at the promised hour next day, as punctually as if she had been indeed that spirit of the woodland to whom Herrick likened her.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Did you tell your governess of our _rencontre_ yesterday, and how your dogs barked at me?" asked Durnford carelessly, yet with a keen look in his dark gray eyes.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He showed her the contents of his sketch-book, told her more about his travels, and they talked gaily and happily for nearly an hour, when she started, looked at her watch, and vowed that she would be late for dinner, and that her governess would be waiting for her.
a female domestic
From this reading "HOW SWEET AND INNOCENT'S THE COUNTRY MAID!"
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Did you tell your governess of our _rencontre_ yesterday, and how your dogs barked at me?" asked Durnford carelessly, yet with a keen look in his dark gray eyes.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He showed her the contents of his sketch-book, told her more about his travels, and they talked gaily and happily for nearly an hour, when she started, looked at her watch, and vowed that she would be late for dinner, and that her governess would be waiting for her.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He showed her the contents of his sketch-book, told her more about his travels, and they talked gaily and happily for nearly an hour, when she started, looked at her watch, and vowed that she would be late for dinner, and that her governess would be waiting for her.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Rena appeared at the promised hour next day, as punctually as if she had been indeed that spirit of the woodland to whom Herrick likened her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Rena appeared at the promised hour next day, as punctually as if she had been indeed that spirit of the woodland to whom Herrick likened her.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Did you tell your governess of our _rencontre_ yesterday, and how your dogs barked at me?" asked Durnford carelessly, yet with a keen look in his dark gray eyes.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading Rena appeared at the promised hour next day, as punctually as if she had been indeed that spirit of the woodland to whom Herrick likened her.
punctuallyadverb
at the expected or proper time
From this reading Rena appeared at the promised hour next day, as punctually as if she had been indeed that spirit of the woodland to whom Herrick likened her.
Rena
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From this reading Rena appeared at the promised hour next day, as punctually as if she had been indeed that spirit of the woodland to whom Herrick likened her.
rencontre
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From this reading "Did you tell your governess of our _rencontre_ yesterday, and how your dogs barked at me?" asked Durnford carelessly, yet with a keen look in his dark gray eyes.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Rena appeared at the promised hour next day, as punctually as if she had been indeed that spirit of the woodland to whom Herrick likened her.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He showed her the contents of his sketch-book, told her more about his travels, and they talked gaily and happily for nearly an hour, when she started, looked at her watch, and vowed that she would be late for dinner, and that her governess would be waiting for her.
sketch-book
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From this reading He showed her the contents of his sketch-book, told her more about his travels, and they talked gaily and happily for nearly an hour, when she started, looked at her watch, and vowed that she would be late for dinner, and that her governess would be waiting for her.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Rena appeared at the promised hour next day, as punctually as if she had been indeed that spirit of the woodland to whom Herrick likened her.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He showed her the contents of his sketch-book, told her more about his travels, and they talked gaily and happily for nearly an hour, when she started, looked at her watch, and vowed that she would be late for dinner, and that her governess would be waiting for her.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading "HOW SWEET AND INNOCENT'S THE COUNTRY MAID!"
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading He showed her the contents of his sketch-book, told her more about his travels, and they talked gaily and happily for nearly an hour, when she started, looked at her watch, and vowed that she would be late for dinner, and that her governess would be waiting for her.
express in words
From this reading "Did you tell your governess of our _rencontre_ yesterday, and how your dogs barked at me?" asked Durnford carelessly, yet with a keen look in his dark gray eyes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Rena appeared at the promised hour next day, as punctually as if she had been indeed that spirit of the woodland to whom Herrick likened her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "HOW SWEET AND INNOCENT'S THE COUNTRY MAID!"
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He showed her the contents of his sketch-book, told her more about his travels, and they talked gaily and happily for nearly an hour, when she started, looked at her watch, and vowed that she would be late for dinner, and that her governess would be waiting for her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Rena appeared at the promised hour next day, as punctually as if she had been indeed that spirit of the woodland to whom Herrick likened her.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He showed her the contents of his sketch-book, told her more about his travels, and they talked gaily and happily for nearly an hour, when she started, looked at her watch, and vowed that she would be late for dinner, and that her governess would be waiting for her.
travelsnounUS /ˈtrævəlz/
plural of “travel” — the act of going from one place to another
From this reading He showed her the contents of his sketch-book, told her more about his travels, and they talked gaily and happily for nearly an hour, when she started, looked at her watch, and vowed that she would be late for dinner, and that her governess would be waiting for her.
vowedverbUS /vaʊd/
past form of “vow” — make a vow; promise
From this reading He showed her the contents of his sketch-book, told her more about his travels, and they talked gaily and happily for nearly an hour, when she started, looked at her watch, and vowed that she would be late for dinner, and that her governess would be waiting for her.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading He showed her the contents of his sketch-book, told her more about his travels, and they talked gaily and happily for nearly an hour, when she started, looked at her watch, and vowed that she would be late for dinner, and that her governess would be waiting for her.
look attentively
From this reading He showed her the contents of his sketch-book, told her more about his travels, and they talked gaily and happily for nearly an hour, when she started, looked at her watch, and vowed that she would be late for dinner, and that her governess would be waiting for her.
at the time that
From this reading He showed her the contents of his sketch-book, told her more about his travels, and they talked gaily and happily for nearly an hour, when she started, looked at her watch, and vowed that she would be late for dinner, and that her governess would be waiting for her.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Rena appeared at the promised hour next day, as punctually as if she had been indeed that spirit of the woodland to whom Herrick likened her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Did you tell your governess of our _rencontre_ yesterday, and how your dogs barked at me?" asked Durnford carelessly, yet with a keen look in his dark gray eyes.
woodlandnounUS /ˈwʊdlænd/
land that is covered with trees and shrubs
From this reading Rena appeared at the promised hour next day, as punctually as if she had been indeed that spirit of the woodland to whom Herrick likened her.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He showed her the contents of his sketch-book, told her more about his travels, and they talked gaily and happily for nearly an hour, when she started, looked at her watch, and vowed that she would be late for dinner, and that her governess would be waiting for her.
the day immediately before today
From this reading "Did you tell your governess of our _rencontre_ yesterday, and how your dogs barked at me?" asked Durnford carelessly, yet with a keen look in his dark gray eyes.
but in spite of that
From this reading "Did you tell your governess of our _rencontre_ yesterday, and how your dogs barked at me?" asked Durnford carelessly, yet with a keen look in his dark gray eyes.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Did you tell your governess of our _rencontre_ yesterday, and how your dogs barked at me?" asked Durnford carelessly, yet with a keen look in his dark gray eyes.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Did you tell your governess of our _rencontre_ yesterday, and how your dogs barked at me?" asked Durnford carelessly, yet with a keen look in his dark gray eyes.
