used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “I am sure you are better, you look so fresh and bright; but it is time you were getting ready for breakfast,” he said, as he gave her a little caress.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Across the noisy little river which went dashing along in its rocky bed at the foot of the mountain, one or two tall stacks of manufactories were belching forth their smoke, while new churches and hotels and villas dotted what had been pasture lands when she went away.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading “I’ll go there some day alone and find their graves,” she was thinking when her husband joined her.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Across the noisy little river which went dashing along in its rocky bed at the foot of the mountain, one or two tall stacks of manufactories were belching forth their smoke, while new churches and hotels and villas dotted what had been pasture lands when she went away.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “I am sure you are better, you look so fresh and bright; but it is time you were getting ready for breakfast,” he said, as he gave her a little caress.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was early the next morning when Mildred arose and stepping out upon the balcony looked toward the town which had changed so much since she was there last.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “I am sure you are better, you look so fresh and bright; but it is time you were getting ready for breakfast,” he said, as he gave her a little caress.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading It was early the next morning when Mildred arose and stepping out upon the balcony looked toward the town which had changed so much since she was there last.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “I am sure you are better, you look so fresh and bright; but it is time you were getting ready for breakfast,” he said, as he gave her a little caress.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Across the noisy little river which went dashing along in its rocky bed at the foot of the mountain, one or two tall stacks of manufactories were belching forth their smoke, while new churches and hotels and villas dotted what had been pasture lands when she went away.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Across the noisy little river which went dashing along in its rocky bed at the foot of the mountain, one or two tall stacks of manufactories were belching forth their smoke, while new churches and hotels and villas dotted what had been pasture lands when she went away.
balconynounUS /ˈbælkəni/
an upper floor projecting from the rear over the main floor in an auditorium
From this reading It was early the next morning when Mildred arose and stepping out upon the balcony looked toward the town which had changed so much since she was there last.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Across the noisy little river which went dashing along in its rocky bed at the foot of the mountain, one or two tall stacks of manufactories were belching forth their smoke, while new churches and hotels and villas dotted what had been pasture lands when she went away.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Across the noisy little river which went dashing along in its rocky bed at the foot of the mountain, one or two tall stacks of manufactories were belching forth their smoke, while new churches and hotels and villas dotted what had been pasture lands when she went away.
belchingnounUS /ˈbeltʃɪŋ/
the forceful expulsion of something from inside
From this reading Across the noisy little river which went dashing along in its rocky bed at the foot of the mountain, one or two tall stacks of manufactories were belching forth their smoke, while new churches and hotels and villas dotted what had been pasture lands when she went away.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading “I am sure you are better, you look so fresh and bright; but it is time you were getting ready for breakfast,” he said, as he gave her a little caress.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading “I am sure you are better, you look so fresh and bright; but it is time you were getting ready for breakfast,” he said, as he gave her a little caress.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading “I am sure you are better, you look so fresh and bright; but it is time you were getting ready for breakfast,” he said, as he gave her a little caress.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “I am sure you are better, you look so fresh and bright; but it is time you were getting ready for breakfast,” he said, as he gave her a little caress.
caressnounUS /kərˈes/
a gentle affectionate stroking (or something resembling it)
From this reading “I am sure you are better, you look so fresh and bright; but it is time you were getting ready for breakfast,” he said, as he gave her a little caress.
cemeterynounUS /ˈseməteri/
a tract of land used for burials
From this reading Standing upon tiptoe she could see the chimney top of her old home, and just over it, up the mountain road, the evergreens in the cemetery where her father and Charlie were lying.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading It was early the next morning when Mildred arose and stepping out upon the balcony looked toward the town which had changed so much since she was there last.
Charlie
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From this reading Standing upon tiptoe she could see the chimney top of her old home, and just over it, up the mountain road, the evergreens in the cemetery where her father and Charlie were lying.
chimneynounUS /ˈtʃɪmni/
a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building
From this reading Standing upon tiptoe she could see the chimney top of her old home, and just over it, up the mountain road, the evergreens in the cemetery where her father and Charlie were lying.
churchesnounUS /ˈtʃɜːrtʃɪz/
plural of “church” — one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading Across the noisy little river which went dashing along in its rocky bed at the foot of the mountain, one or two tall stacks of manufactories were belching forth their smoke, while new churches and hotels and villas dotted what had been pasture lands when she went away.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Standing upon tiptoe she could see the chimney top of her old home, and just over it, up the mountain road, the evergreens in the cemetery where her father and Charlie were lying.
dashingadjectiveUS /ˈdæʃɪŋ/
lively and spirited
From this reading Across the noisy little river which went dashing along in its rocky bed at the foot of the mountain, one or two tall stacks of manufactories were belching forth their smoke, while new churches and hotels and villas dotted what had been pasture lands when she went away.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading “I’ll go there some day alone and find their graves,” she was thinking when her husband joined her.
dottedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːtəd/
having a pattern of dots
From this reading Across the noisy little river which went dashing along in its rocky bed at the foot of the mountain, one or two tall stacks of manufactories were belching forth their smoke, while new churches and hotels and villas dotted what had been pasture lands when she went away.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading It was early the next morning when Mildred arose and stepping out upon the balcony looked toward the town which had changed so much since she was there last.
evergreensnounUS /ˈevərɡriːnz/
plural of “evergreen” — a plant having foliage that persists and remains green throughout the year
From this reading Standing upon tiptoe she could see the chimney top of her old home, and just over it, up the mountain road, the evergreens in the cemetery where her father and Charlie were lying.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Standing upon tiptoe she could see the chimney top of her old home, and just over it, up the mountain road, the evergreens in the cemetery where her father and Charlie were lying.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading “I’ll go there some day alone and find their graves,” she was thinking when her husband joined her.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Across the noisy little river which went dashing along in its rocky bed at the foot of the mountain, one or two tall stacks of manufactories were belching forth their smoke, while new churches and hotels and villas dotted what had been pasture lands when she went away.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “I am sure you are better, you look so fresh and bright; but it is time you were getting ready for breakfast,” he said, as he gave her a little caress.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Across the noisy little river which went dashing along in its rocky bed at the foot of the mountain, one or two tall stacks of manufactories were belching forth their smoke, while new churches and hotels and villas dotted what had been pasture lands when she went away.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading “I am sure you are better, you look so fresh and bright; but it is time you were getting ready for breakfast,” he said, as he gave her a little caress.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading “I am sure you are better, you look so fresh and bright; but it is time you were getting ready for breakfast,” he said, as he gave her a little caress.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading “I am sure you are better, you look so fresh and bright; but it is time you were getting ready for breakfast,” he said, as he gave her a little caress.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “I’ll go there some day alone and find their graves,” she was thinking when her husband joined her.
gravesnounUS /ɡreɪvz/
English writer known for his interest in mythology and in the classics (1895-1985)
From this reading “I’ll go there some day alone and find their graves,” she was thinking when her husband joined her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was early the next morning when Mildred arose and stepping out upon the balcony looked toward the town which had changed so much since she was there last.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I am sure you are better, you look so fresh and bright; but it is time you were getting ready for breakfast,” he said, as he gave her a little caress.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Standing upon tiptoe she could see the chimney top of her old home, and just over it, up the mountain road, the evergreens in the cemetery where her father and Charlie were lying.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Standing upon tiptoe she could see the chimney top of her old home, and just over it, up the mountain road, the evergreens in the cemetery where her father and Charlie were lying.
hotelsnounUS /hoʊˈtelz/
plural of “hotel” — a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Across the noisy little river which went dashing along in its rocky bed at the foot of the mountain, one or two tall stacks of manufactories were belching forth their smoke, while new churches and hotels and villas dotted what had been pasture lands when she went away.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading “I’ll go there some day alone and find their graves,” she was thinking when her husband joined her.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I am sure you are better, you look so fresh and bright; but it is time you were getting ready for breakfast,” he said, as he gave her a little caress.
I'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I’ll go there some day alone and find their graves,” she was thinking when her husband joined her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Across the noisy little river which went dashing along in its rocky bed at the foot of the mountain, one or two tall stacks of manufactories were belching forth their smoke, while new churches and hotels and villas dotted what had been pasture lands when she went away.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I am sure you are better, you look so fresh and bright; but it is time you were getting ready for breakfast,” he said, as he gave her a little caress.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was early the next morning when Mildred arose and stepping out upon the balcony looked toward the town which had changed so much since she was there last.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Across the noisy little river which went dashing along in its rocky bed at the foot of the mountain, one or two tall stacks of manufactories were belching forth their smoke, while new churches and hotels and villas dotted what had been pasture lands when she went away.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading “I’ll go there some day alone and find their graves,” she was thinking when her husband joined her.
and nothing more
From this reading Standing upon tiptoe she could see the chimney top of her old home, and just over it, up the mountain road, the evergreens in the cemetery where her father and Charlie were lying.
plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Across the noisy little river which went dashing along in its rocky bed at the foot of the mountain, one or two tall stacks of manufactories were belching forth their smoke, while new churches and hotels and villas dotted what had been pasture lands when she went away.
immediately past
From this reading It was early the next morning when Mildred arose and stepping out upon the balcony looked toward the town which had changed so much since she was there last.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Across the noisy little river which went dashing along in its rocky bed at the foot of the mountain, one or two tall stacks of manufactories were belching forth their smoke, while new churches and hotels and villas dotted what had been pasture lands when she went away.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “I am sure you are better, you look so fresh and bright; but it is time you were getting ready for breakfast,” he said, as he gave her a little caress.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading It was early the next morning when Mildred arose and stepping out upon the balcony looked toward the town which had changed so much since she was there last.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading Standing upon tiptoe she could see the chimney top of her old home, and just over it, up the mountain road, the evergreens in the cemetery where her father and Charlie were lying.
manufactories
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From this reading Across the noisy little river which went dashing along in its rocky bed at the foot of the mountain, one or two tall stacks of manufactories were belching forth their smoke, while new churches and hotels and villas dotted what had been pasture lands when she went away.
Mildred
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From this reading It was early the next morning when Mildred arose and stepping out upon the balcony looked toward the town which had changed so much since she was there last.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was early the next morning when Mildred arose and stepping out upon the balcony looked toward the town which had changed so much since she was there last.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Across the noisy little river which went dashing along in its rocky bed at the foot of the mountain, one or two tall stacks of manufactories were belching forth their smoke, while new churches and hotels and villas dotted what had been pasture lands when she went away.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It was early the next morning when Mildred arose and stepping out upon the balcony looked toward the town which had changed so much since she was there last.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Across the noisy little river which went dashing along in its rocky bed at the foot of the mountain, one or two tall stacks of manufactories were belching forth their smoke, while new churches and hotels and villas dotted what had been pasture lands when she went away.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading It was early the next morning when Mildred arose and stepping out upon the balcony looked toward the town which had changed so much since she was there last.
noisyadjectiveUS /ˈnɔɪzi/
full of or characterized by loud and nonmusical sounds
From this reading Across the noisy little river which went dashing along in its rocky bed at the foot of the mountain, one or two tall stacks of manufactories were belching forth their smoke, while new churches and hotels and villas dotted what had been pasture lands when she went away.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Across the noisy little river which went dashing along in its rocky bed at the foot of the mountain, one or two tall stacks of manufactories were belching forth their smoke, while new churches and hotels and villas dotted what had been pasture lands when she went away.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Standing upon tiptoe she could see the chimney top of her old home, and just over it, up the mountain road, the evergreens in the cemetery where her father and Charlie were lying.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Across the noisy little river which went dashing along in its rocky bed at the foot of the mountain, one or two tall stacks of manufactories were belching forth their smoke, while new churches and hotels and villas dotted what had been pasture lands when she went away.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Across the noisy little river which went dashing along in its rocky bed at the foot of the mountain, one or two tall stacks of manufactories were belching forth their smoke, while new churches and hotels and villas dotted what had been pasture lands when she went away.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was early the next morning when Mildred arose and stepping out upon the balcony looked toward the town which had changed so much since she was there last.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Standing upon tiptoe she could see the chimney top of her old home, and just over it, up the mountain road, the evergreens in the cemetery where her father and Charlie were lying.
pasturenounUS /ˈpæstʃər/
a field covered with grass or herbage and suitable for grazing by livestock
From this reading Across the noisy little river which went dashing along in its rocky bed at the foot of the mountain, one or two tall stacks of manufactories were belching forth their smoke, while new churches and hotels and villas dotted what had been pasture lands when she went away.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading “I am sure you are better, you look so fresh and bright; but it is time you were getting ready for breakfast,” he said, as he gave her a little caress.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Across the noisy little river which went dashing along in its rocky bed at the foot of the mountain, one or two tall stacks of manufactories were belching forth their smoke, while new churches and hotels and villas dotted what had been pasture lands when she went away.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Standing upon tiptoe she could see the chimney top of her old home, and just over it, up the mountain road, the evergreens in the cemetery where her father and Charlie were lying.
rockyadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːki/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading Across the noisy little river which went dashing along in its rocky bed at the foot of the mountain, one or two tall stacks of manufactories were belching forth their smoke, while new churches and hotels and villas dotted what had been pasture lands when she went away.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I am sure you are better, you look so fresh and bright; but it is time you were getting ready for breakfast,” he said, as he gave her a little caress.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Standing upon tiptoe she could see the chimney top of her old home, and just over it, up the mountain road, the evergreens in the cemetery where her father and Charlie were lying.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was early the next morning when Mildred arose and stepping out upon the balcony looked toward the town which had changed so much since she was there last.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading It was early the next morning when Mildred arose and stepping out upon the balcony looked toward the town which had changed so much since she was there last.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading Across the noisy little river which went dashing along in its rocky bed at the foot of the mountain, one or two tall stacks of manufactories were belching forth their smoke, while new churches and hotels and villas dotted what had been pasture lands when she went away.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was early the next morning when Mildred arose and stepping out upon the balcony looked toward the town which had changed so much since she was there last.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading “I’ll go there some day alone and find their graves,” she was thinking when her husband joined her.
stacksnounUS /stæks/
a large number or amount
From this reading Across the noisy little river which went dashing along in its rocky bed at the foot of the mountain, one or two tall stacks of manufactories were belching forth their smoke, while new churches and hotels and villas dotted what had been pasture lands when she went away.
having a supporting base
From this reading Standing upon tiptoe she could see the chimney top of her old home, and just over it, up the mountain road, the evergreens in the cemetery where her father and Charlie were lying.
steppingverbUS /ˈstepɪŋ/
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading It was early the next morning when Mildred arose and stepping out upon the balcony looked toward the town which had changed so much since she was there last.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading “I am sure you are better, you look so fresh and bright; but it is time you were getting ready for breakfast,” he said, as he gave her a little caress.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading Across the noisy little river which went dashing along in its rocky bed at the foot of the mountain, one or two tall stacks of manufactories were belching forth their smoke, while new churches and hotels and villas dotted what had been pasture lands when she went away.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was early the next morning when Mildred arose and stepping out upon the balcony looked toward the town which had changed so much since she was there last.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Across the noisy little river which went dashing along in its rocky bed at the foot of the mountain, one or two tall stacks of manufactories were belching forth their smoke, while new churches and hotels and villas dotted what had been pasture lands when she went away.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was early the next morning when Mildred arose and stepping out upon the balcony looked toward the town which had changed so much since she was there last.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading “I’ll go there some day alone and find their graves,” she was thinking when her husband joined her.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “I am sure you are better, you look so fresh and bright; but it is time you were getting ready for breakfast,” he said, as he gave her a little caress.
tiptoeverbUS /ˈtɪptoʊ/
walk on one's toes
From this reading Standing upon tiptoe she could see the chimney top of her old home, and just over it, up the mountain road, the evergreens in the cemetery where her father and Charlie were lying.
the upper part of anything
From this reading Standing upon tiptoe she could see the chimney top of her old home, and just over it, up the mountain road, the evergreens in the cemetery where her father and Charlie were lying.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading It was early the next morning when Mildred arose and stepping out upon the balcony looked toward the town which had changed so much since she was there last.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading It was early the next morning when Mildred arose and stepping out upon the balcony looked toward the town which had changed so much since she was there last.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Across the noisy little river which went dashing along in its rocky bed at the foot of the mountain, one or two tall stacks of manufactories were belching forth their smoke, while new churches and hotels and villas dotted what had been pasture lands when she went away.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Standing upon tiptoe she could see the chimney top of her old home, and just over it, up the mountain road, the evergreens in the cemetery where her father and Charlie were lying.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was early the next morning when Mildred arose and stepping out upon the balcony looked toward the town which had changed so much since she was there last.
villasnounUS /ˈvɪləz/
plural of “villa” — Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)
From this reading Across the noisy little river which went dashing along in its rocky bed at the foot of the mountain, one or two tall stacks of manufactories were belching forth their smoke, while new churches and hotels and villas dotted what had been pasture lands when she went away.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was early the next morning when Mildred arose and stepping out upon the balcony looked toward the town which had changed so much since she was there last.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Across the noisy little river which went dashing along in its rocky bed at the foot of the mountain, one or two tall stacks of manufactories were belching forth their smoke, while new churches and hotels and villas dotted what had been pasture lands when she went away.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Across the noisy little river which went dashing along in its rocky bed at the foot of the mountain, one or two tall stacks of manufactories were belching forth their smoke, while new churches and hotels and villas dotted what had been pasture lands when she went away.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Across the noisy little river which went dashing along in its rocky bed at the foot of the mountain, one or two tall stacks of manufactories were belching forth their smoke, while new churches and hotels and villas dotted what had been pasture lands when she went away.
at the time that
From this reading It was early the next morning when Mildred arose and stepping out upon the balcony looked toward the town which had changed so much since she was there last.
in or at the place that
From this reading Standing upon tiptoe she could see the chimney top of her old home, and just over it, up the mountain road, the evergreens in the cemetery where her father and Charlie were lying.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was early the next morning when Mildred arose and stepping out upon the balcony looked toward the town which had changed so much since she was there last.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Across the noisy little river which went dashing along in its rocky bed at the foot of the mountain, one or two tall stacks of manufactories were belching forth their smoke, while new churches and hotels and villas dotted what had been pasture lands when she went away.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I am sure you are better, you look so fresh and bright; but it is time you were getting ready for breakfast,” he said, as he gave her a little caress.
