used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Visit, A Discovery and a Kiss In the cool of the evening, I came to the conclusion that I had earned for myself the privilege of the enjoyment of a swim, so I threw my clothes on my bed, got into my costume, ran out on to the rocks, dived in and away.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading I did not go out into the Bay this time, but kept leisurely along the beach fronting the neighbouring property, keeping at a safe distance from the tangle of seaweed, which, somehow, seemed to gather at that particular part of the Crescent.
alongsideadverbUS /əˈlɔːŋˈsaɪd/
side by side
From this reading I did not notice an extra boat moored alongside the miscellaneous small craft at the wharf, so, when I stepped noiselessly into my front room, I was more than surprised to find Rita Clark standing there, in the fading light, looking over my book shelves.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading She turned with an exclamation, and her face lit up with a smile which was bewitching, although I fancied it just a little bit forced.
pleasantly occupied
From this reading I amused myself for half an hour, then I returned dripping and in splendid humour with myself, with my friends and even with Joe Clark.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I amused myself for half an hour, then I returned dripping and in splendid humour with myself, with my friends and even with Joe Clark.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A Visit, A Discovery and a Kiss In the cool of the evening, I came to the conclusion that I had earned for myself the privilege of the enjoyment of a swim, so I threw my clothes on my bed, got into my costume, ran out on to the rocks, dived in and away.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I did not go out into the Bay this time, but kept leisurely along the beach fronting the neighbouring property, keeping at a safe distance from the tangle of seaweed, which, somehow, seemed to gather at that particular part of the Crescent.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A Visit, A Discovery and a Kiss In the cool of the evening, I came to the conclusion that I had earned for myself the privilege of the enjoyment of a swim, so I threw my clothes on my bed, got into my costume, ran out on to the rocks, dived in and away.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading I did not go out into the Bay this time, but kept leisurely along the beach fronting the neighbouring property, keeping at a safe distance from the tangle of seaweed, which, somehow, seemed to gather at that particular part of the Crescent.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading I did not go out into the Bay this time, but kept leisurely along the beach fronting the neighbouring property, keeping at a safe distance from the tangle of seaweed, which, somehow, seemed to gather at that particular part of the Crescent.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading A Visit, A Discovery and a Kiss In the cool of the evening, I came to the conclusion that I had earned for myself the privilege of the enjoyment of a swim, so I threw my clothes on my bed, got into my costume, ran out on to the rocks, dived in and away.
bewitchingadjective
capturing interest as if by a spell
From this reading She turned with an exclamation, and her face lit up with a smile which was bewitching, although I fancied it just a little bit forced.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading She turned with an exclamation, and her face lit up with a smile which was bewitching, although I fancied it just a little bit forced.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading I did not notice an extra boat moored alongside the miscellaneous small craft at the wharf, so, when I stepped noiselessly into my front room, I was more than surprised to find Rita Clark standing there, in the fading light, looking over my book shelves.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading I did not notice an extra boat moored alongside the miscellaneous small craft at the wharf, so, when I stepped noiselessly into my front room, I was more than surprised to find Rita Clark standing there, in the fading light, looking over my book shelves.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I did not go out into the Bay this time, but kept leisurely along the beach fronting the neighbouring property, keeping at a safe distance from the tangle of seaweed, which, somehow, seemed to gather at that particular part of the Crescent.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A Visit, A Discovery and a Kiss In the cool of the evening, I came to the conclusion that I had earned for myself the privilege of the enjoyment of a swim, so I threw my clothes on my bed, got into my costume, ran out on to the rocks, dived in and away.
ClarknounUS /klɑːrk/
United States explorer who (with Meriwether Lewis) led an expedition from St. Louis to the mouth of the Columbia River; Clark was responsible for making maps of the area (1770-1838)
From this reading I amused myself for half an hour, then I returned dripping and in splendid humour with myself, with my friends and even with Joe Clark.
clothing in general
From this reading A Visit, A Discovery and a Kiss In the cool of the evening, I came to the conclusion that I had earned for myself the privilege of the enjoyment of a swim, so I threw my clothes on my bed, got into my costume, ran out on to the rocks, dived in and away.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading A Visit, A Discovery and a Kiss In the cool of the evening, I came to the conclusion that I had earned for myself the privilege of the enjoyment of a swim, so I threw my clothes on my bed, got into my costume, ran out on to the rocks, dived in and away.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading A Visit, A Discovery and a Kiss In the cool of the evening, I came to the conclusion that I had earned for myself the privilege of the enjoyment of a swim, so I threw my clothes on my bed, got into my costume, ran out on to the rocks, dived in and away.
costumenounUS /kɑːˈstuːm/
the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading A Visit, A Discovery and a Kiss In the cool of the evening, I came to the conclusion that I had earned for myself the privilege of the enjoyment of a swim, so I threw my clothes on my bed, got into my costume, ran out on to the rocks, dived in and away.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading I did not notice an extra boat moored alongside the miscellaneous small craft at the wharf, so, when I stepped noiselessly into my front room, I was more than surprised to find Rita Clark standing there, in the fading light, looking over my book shelves.
CrescentnounUS /ˈkresənt/
any shape resembling the curved shape of the moon in its first or last quarters
From this reading I did not go out into the Bay this time, but kept leisurely along the beach fronting the neighbouring property, keeping at a safe distance from the tangle of seaweed, which, somehow, seemed to gather at that particular part of the Crescent.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I did not go out into the Bay this time, but kept leisurely along the beach fronting the neighbouring property, keeping at a safe distance from the tangle of seaweed, which, somehow, seemed to gather at that particular part of the Crescent.
the act of discovering something
From this reading A Visit, A Discovery and a Kiss In the cool of the evening, I came to the conclusion that I had earned for myself the privilege of the enjoyment of a swim, so I threw my clothes on my bed, got into my costume, ran out on to the rocks, dived in and away.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading I did not go out into the Bay this time, but kept leisurely along the beach fronting the neighbouring property, keeping at a safe distance from the tangle of seaweed, which, somehow, seemed to gather at that particular part of the Crescent.
divedverbUS /daɪvd/
past form of “dive” — drop steeply
From this reading A Visit, A Discovery and a Kiss In the cool of the evening, I came to the conclusion that I had earned for myself the privilege of the enjoyment of a swim, so I threw my clothes on my bed, got into my costume, ran out on to the rocks, dived in and away.
drippingnounUS /ˈdrɪpɪŋ/
a liquid (as water) that flows in drops (as from the eaves of house)
From this reading I amused myself for half an hour, then I returned dripping and in splendid humour with myself, with my friends and even with Joe Clark.
earnedadjectiveUS /ɜːrnd/
gained or acquired; especially through merit or as a result of effort or action
From this reading A Visit, A Discovery and a Kiss In the cool of the evening, I came to the conclusion that I had earned for myself the privilege of the enjoyment of a swim, so I threw my clothes on my bed, got into my costume, ran out on to the rocks, dived in and away.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading A Visit, A Discovery and a Kiss In the cool of the evening, I came to the conclusion that I had earned for myself the privilege of the enjoyment of a swim, so I threw my clothes on my bed, got into my costume, ran out on to the rocks, dived in and away.
divisible by two
From this reading I amused myself for half an hour, then I returned dripping and in splendid humour with myself, with my friends and even with Joe Clark.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading A Visit, A Discovery and a Kiss In the cool of the evening, I came to the conclusion that I had earned for myself the privilege of the enjoyment of a swim, so I threw my clothes on my bed, got into my costume, ran out on to the rocks, dived in and away.
exclamationnounUS /ˌekskləˈmeɪʃən/
an abrupt excited utterance
From this reading She turned with an exclamation, and her face lit up with a smile which was bewitching, although I fancied it just a little bit forced.
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading I did not notice an extra boat moored alongside the miscellaneous small craft at the wharf, so, when I stepped noiselessly into my front room, I was more than surprised to find Rita Clark standing there, in the fading light, looking over my book shelves.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading She turned with an exclamation, and her face lit up with a smile which was bewitching, although I fancied it just a little bit forced.
fadingnounUS /ˈfeɪdɪŋ/
weakening in force or intensity
From this reading I did not notice an extra boat moored alongside the miscellaneous small craft at the wharf, so, when I stepped noiselessly into my front room, I was more than surprised to find Rita Clark standing there, in the fading light, looking over my book shelves.
formed or conceived by the imagination
From this reading She turned with an exclamation, and her face lit up with a smile which was bewitching, although I fancied it just a little bit forced.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading I did not notice an extra boat moored alongside the miscellaneous small craft at the wharf, so, when I stepped noiselessly into my front room, I was more than surprised to find Rita Clark standing there, in the fading light, looking over my book shelves.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A Visit, A Discovery and a Kiss In the cool of the evening, I came to the conclusion that I had earned for myself the privilege of the enjoyment of a swim, so I threw my clothes on my bed, got into my costume, ran out on to the rocks, dived in and away.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading She turned with an exclamation, and her face lit up with a smile which was bewitching, although I fancied it just a little bit forced.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading I amused myself for half an hour, then I returned dripping and in splendid humour with myself, with my friends and even with Joe Clark.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I did not go out into the Bay this time, but kept leisurely along the beach fronting the neighbouring property, keeping at a safe distance from the tangle of seaweed, which, somehow, seemed to gather at that particular part of the Crescent.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading I did not notice an extra boat moored alongside the miscellaneous small craft at the wharf, so, when I stepped noiselessly into my front room, I was more than surprised to find Rita Clark standing there, in the fading light, looking over my book shelves.
frontingverbUS /ˈfrʌntɪŋ/
-ing form of “front” — be oriented in a certain direction, often with respect to another reference point; be opposite to
From this reading I did not go out into the Bay this time, but kept leisurely along the beach fronting the neighbouring property, keeping at a safe distance from the tangle of seaweed, which, somehow, seemed to gather at that particular part of the Crescent.
assemble or get together
From this reading I did not go out into the Bay this time, but kept leisurely along the beach fronting the neighbouring property, keeping at a safe distance from the tangle of seaweed, which, somehow, seemed to gather at that particular part of the Crescent.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I did not go out into the Bay this time, but kept leisurely along the beach fronting the neighbouring property, keeping at a safe distance from the tangle of seaweed, which, somehow, seemed to gather at that particular part of the Crescent.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading A Visit, A Discovery and a Kiss In the cool of the evening, I came to the conclusion that I had earned for myself the privilege of the enjoyment of a swim, so I threw my clothes on my bed, got into my costume, ran out on to the rocks, dived in and away.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A Visit, A Discovery and a Kiss In the cool of the evening, I came to the conclusion that I had earned for myself the privilege of the enjoyment of a swim, so I threw my clothes on my bed, got into my costume, ran out on to the rocks, dived in and away.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading I amused myself for half an hour, then I returned dripping and in splendid humour with myself, with my friends and even with Joe Clark.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She turned with an exclamation, and her face lit up with a smile which was bewitching, although I fancied it just a little bit forced.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading I amused myself for half an hour, then I returned dripping and in splendid humour with myself, with my friends and even with Joe Clark.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading I amused myself for half an hour, then I returned dripping and in splendid humour with myself, with my friends and even with Joe Clark.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A Visit, A Discovery and a Kiss In the cool of the evening, I came to the conclusion that I had earned for myself the privilege of the enjoyment of a swim, so I threw my clothes on my bed, got into my costume, ran out on to the rocks, dived in and away.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A Visit, A Discovery and a Kiss In the cool of the evening, I came to the conclusion that I had earned for myself the privilege of the enjoyment of a swim, so I threw my clothes on my bed, got into my costume, ran out on to the rocks, dived in and away.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A Visit, A Discovery and a Kiss In the cool of the evening, I came to the conclusion that I had earned for myself the privilege of the enjoyment of a swim, so I threw my clothes on my bed, got into my costume, ran out on to the rocks, dived in and away.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She turned with an exclamation, and her face lit up with a smile which was bewitching, although I fancied it just a little bit forced.
Joe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I amused myself for half an hour, then I returned dripping and in splendid humour with myself, with my friends and even with Joe Clark.
and nothing more
From this reading She turned with an exclamation, and her face lit up with a smile which was bewitching, although I fancied it just a little bit forced.
conformity or harmony
From this reading I did not go out into the Bay this time, but kept leisurely along the beach fronting the neighbouring property, keeping at a safe distance from the tangle of seaweed, which, somehow, seemed to gather at that particular part of the Crescent.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading I did not go out into the Bay this time, but kept leisurely along the beach fronting the neighbouring property, keeping at a safe distance from the tangle of seaweed, which, somehow, seemed to gather at that particular part of the Crescent.
the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading A Visit, A Discovery and a Kiss In the cool of the evening, I came to the conclusion that I had earned for myself the privilege of the enjoyment of a swim, so I threw my clothes on my bed, got into my costume, ran out on to the rocks, dived in and away.
leisurelyadverbUS /ˈliːzərli/
in an unhurried way or at one's convenience
From this reading I did not go out into the Bay this time, but kept leisurely along the beach fronting the neighbouring property, keeping at a safe distance from the tangle of seaweed, which, somehow, seemed to gather at that particular part of the Crescent.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading I did not notice an extra boat moored alongside the miscellaneous small craft at the wharf, so, when I stepped noiselessly into my front room, I was more than surprised to find Rita Clark standing there, in the fading light, looking over my book shelves.
provided with artificial light
From this reading She turned with an exclamation, and her face lit up with a smile which was bewitching, although I fancied it just a little bit forced.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She turned with an exclamation, and her face lit up with a smile which was bewitching, although I fancied it just a little bit forced.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading I did not notice an extra boat moored alongside the miscellaneous small craft at the wharf, so, when I stepped noiselessly into my front room, I was more than surprised to find Rita Clark standing there, in the fading light, looking over my book shelves.
miscellaneousadjectiveUS /ˌmɪsəˈleɪniəs/
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading I did not notice an extra boat moored alongside the miscellaneous small craft at the wharf, so, when I stepped noiselessly into my front room, I was more than surprised to find Rita Clark standing there, in the fading light, looking over my book shelves.
mooredverbUS /mʊrd/
past form of “moor” — secure in or as if in a berth or dock
From this reading I did not notice an extra boat moored alongside the miscellaneous small craft at the wharf, so, when I stepped noiselessly into my front room, I was more than surprised to find Rita Clark standing there, in the fading light, looking over my book shelves.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I did not notice an extra boat moored alongside the miscellaneous small craft at the wharf, so, when I stepped noiselessly into my front room, I was more than surprised to find Rita Clark standing there, in the fading light, looking over my book shelves.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading A Visit, A Discovery and a Kiss In the cool of the evening, I came to the conclusion that I had earned for myself the privilege of the enjoyment of a swim, so I threw my clothes on my bed, got into my costume, ran out on to the rocks, dived in and away.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading A Visit, A Discovery and a Kiss In the cool of the evening, I came to the conclusion that I had earned for myself the privilege of the enjoyment of a swim, so I threw my clothes on my bed, got into my costume, ran out on to the rocks, dived in and away.
neighbouringverbUS /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
-ing form of “neighbour” — live or be located as a neighbor
From this reading I did not go out into the Bay this time, but kept leisurely along the beach fronting the neighbouring property, keeping at a safe distance from the tangle of seaweed, which, somehow, seemed to gather at that particular part of the Crescent.
noiselesslyadverb
without a sound
From this reading I did not notice an extra boat moored alongside the miscellaneous small craft at the wharf, so, when I stepped noiselessly into my front room, I was more than surprised to find Rita Clark standing there, in the fading light, looking over my book shelves.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I did not go out into the Bay this time, but kept leisurely along the beach fronting the neighbouring property, keeping at a safe distance from the tangle of seaweed, which, somehow, seemed to gather at that particular part of the Crescent.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading I did not notice an extra boat moored alongside the miscellaneous small craft at the wharf, so, when I stepped noiselessly into my front room, I was more than surprised to find Rita Clark standing there, in the fading light, looking over my book shelves.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A Visit, A Discovery and a Kiss In the cool of the evening, I came to the conclusion that I had earned for myself the privilege of the enjoyment of a swim, so I threw my clothes on my bed, got into my costume, ran out on to the rocks, dived in and away.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A Visit, A Discovery and a Kiss In the cool of the evening, I came to the conclusion that I had earned for myself the privilege of the enjoyment of a swim, so I threw my clothes on my bed, got into my costume, ran out on to the rocks, dived in and away.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A Visit, A Discovery and a Kiss In the cool of the evening, I came to the conclusion that I had earned for myself the privilege of the enjoyment of a swim, so I threw my clothes on my bed, got into my costume, ran out on to the rocks, dived in and away.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading I did not notice an extra boat moored alongside the miscellaneous small craft at the wharf, so, when I stepped noiselessly into my front room, I was more than surprised to find Rita Clark standing there, in the fading light, looking over my book shelves.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading I did not go out into the Bay this time, but kept leisurely along the beach fronting the neighbouring property, keeping at a safe distance from the tangle of seaweed, which, somehow, seemed to gather at that particular part of the Crescent.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading I did not go out into the Bay this time, but kept leisurely along the beach fronting the neighbouring property, keeping at a safe distance from the tangle of seaweed, which, somehow, seemed to gather at that particular part of the Crescent.
privilegenounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒ/
a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading A Visit, A Discovery and a Kiss In the cool of the evening, I came to the conclusion that I had earned for myself the privilege of the enjoyment of a swim, so I threw my clothes on my bed, got into my costume, ran out on to the rocks, dived in and away.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading I did not go out into the Bay this time, but kept leisurely along the beach fronting the neighbouring property, keeping at a safe distance from the tangle of seaweed, which, somehow, seemed to gather at that particular part of the Crescent.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading A Visit, A Discovery and a Kiss In the cool of the evening, I came to the conclusion that I had earned for myself the privilege of the enjoyment of a swim, so I threw my clothes on my bed, got into my costume, ran out on to the rocks, dived in and away.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading I amused myself for half an hour, then I returned dripping and in splendid humour with myself, with my friends and even with Joe Clark.
Rita
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I did not notice an extra boat moored alongside the miscellaneous small craft at the wharf, so, when I stepped noiselessly into my front room, I was more than surprised to find Rita Clark standing there, in the fading light, looking over my book shelves.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading A Visit, A Discovery and a Kiss In the cool of the evening, I came to the conclusion that I had earned for myself the privilege of the enjoyment of a swim, so I threw my clothes on my bed, got into my costume, ran out on to the rocks, dived in and away.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading I did not notice an extra boat moored alongside the miscellaneous small craft at the wharf, so, when I stepped noiselessly into my front room, I was more than surprised to find Rita Clark standing there, in the fading light, looking over my book shelves.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading I did not go out into the Bay this time, but kept leisurely along the beach fronting the neighbouring property, keeping at a safe distance from the tangle of seaweed, which, somehow, seemed to gather at that particular part of the Crescent.
seaweednounUS /ˈsiːwiːd/
plant growing in the sea, especially marine algae
From this reading I did not go out into the Bay this time, but kept leisurely along the beach fronting the neighbouring property, keeping at a safe distance from the tangle of seaweed, which, somehow, seemed to gather at that particular part of the Crescent.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading I did not go out into the Bay this time, but kept leisurely along the beach fronting the neighbouring property, keeping at a safe distance from the tangle of seaweed, which, somehow, seemed to gather at that particular part of the Crescent.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She turned with an exclamation, and her face lit up with a smile which was bewitching, although I fancied it just a little bit forced.
shelvesnounUS /ʃelvz/
Plural of shelf; the vast wooden or stone structures holding archives.
From this reading I did not notice an extra boat moored alongside the miscellaneous small craft at the wharf, so, when I stepped noiselessly into my front room, I was more than surprised to find Rita Clark standing there, in the fading light, looking over my book shelves.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I did not notice an extra boat moored alongside the miscellaneous small craft at the wharf, so, when I stepped noiselessly into my front room, I was more than surprised to find Rita Clark standing there, in the fading light, looking over my book shelves.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading She turned with an exclamation, and her face lit up with a smile which was bewitching, although I fancied it just a little bit forced.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A Visit, A Discovery and a Kiss In the cool of the evening, I came to the conclusion that I had earned for myself the privilege of the enjoyment of a swim, so I threw my clothes on my bed, got into my costume, ran out on to the rocks, dived in and away.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading I did not go out into the Bay this time, but kept leisurely along the beach fronting the neighbouring property, keeping at a safe distance from the tangle of seaweed, which, somehow, seemed to gather at that particular part of the Crescent.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading I amused myself for half an hour, then I returned dripping and in splendid humour with myself, with my friends and even with Joe Clark.
having a supporting base
From this reading I did not notice an extra boat moored alongside the miscellaneous small craft at the wharf, so, when I stepped noiselessly into my front room, I was more than surprised to find Rita Clark standing there, in the fading light, looking over my book shelves.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading I did not notice an extra boat moored alongside the miscellaneous small craft at the wharf, so, when I stepped noiselessly into my front room, I was more than surprised to find Rita Clark standing there, in the fading light, looking over my book shelves.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading I did not notice an extra boat moored alongside the miscellaneous small craft at the wharf, so, when I stepped noiselessly into my front room, I was more than surprised to find Rita Clark standing there, in the fading light, looking over my book shelves.
swimverbUS /swɪm/
travel through water
From this reading A Visit, A Discovery and a Kiss In the cool of the evening, I came to the conclusion that I had earned for myself the privilege of the enjoyment of a swim, so I threw my clothes on my bed, got into my costume, ran out on to the rocks, dived in and away.
tanglenounUS /ˈtæŋɡəl/
a twisted and tangled mass that is highly interwoven
From this reading I did not go out into the Bay this time, but kept leisurely along the beach fronting the neighbouring property, keeping at a safe distance from the tangle of seaweed, which, somehow, seemed to gather at that particular part of the Crescent.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I did not notice an extra boat moored alongside the miscellaneous small craft at the wharf, so, when I stepped noiselessly into my front room, I was more than surprised to find Rita Clark standing there, in the fading light, looking over my book shelves.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A Visit, A Discovery and a Kiss In the cool of the evening, I came to the conclusion that I had earned for myself the privilege of the enjoyment of a swim, so I threw my clothes on my bed, got into my costume, ran out on to the rocks, dived in and away.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A Visit, A Discovery and a Kiss In the cool of the evening, I came to the conclusion that I had earned for myself the privilege of the enjoyment of a swim, so I threw my clothes on my bed, got into my costume, ran out on to the rocks, dived in and away.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading I amused myself for half an hour, then I returned dripping and in splendid humour with myself, with my friends and even with Joe Clark.
in or at that place or location
From this reading I did not notice an extra boat moored alongside the miscellaneous small craft at the wharf, so, when I stepped noiselessly into my front room, I was more than surprised to find Rita Clark standing there, in the fading light, looking over my book shelves.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I did not go out into the Bay this time, but kept leisurely along the beach fronting the neighbouring property, keeping at a safe distance from the tangle of seaweed, which, somehow, seemed to gather at that particular part of the Crescent.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading A Visit, A Discovery and a Kiss In the cool of the evening, I came to the conclusion that I had earned for myself the privilege of the enjoyment of a swim, so I threw my clothes on my bed, got into my costume, ran out on to the rocks, dived in and away.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I did not go out into the Bay this time, but kept leisurely along the beach fronting the neighbouring property, keeping at a safe distance from the tangle of seaweed, which, somehow, seemed to gather at that particular part of the Crescent.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A Visit, A Discovery and a Kiss In the cool of the evening, I came to the conclusion that I had earned for myself the privilege of the enjoyment of a swim, so I threw my clothes on my bed, got into my costume, ran out on to the rocks, dived in and away.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading She turned with an exclamation, and her face lit up with a smile which was bewitching, although I fancied it just a little bit forced.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She turned with an exclamation, and her face lit up with a smile which was bewitching, although I fancied it just a little bit forced.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading A Visit, A Discovery and a Kiss In the cool of the evening, I came to the conclusion that I had earned for myself the privilege of the enjoyment of a swim, so I threw my clothes on my bed, got into my costume, ran out on to the rocks, dived in and away.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I did not notice an extra boat moored alongside the miscellaneous small craft at the wharf, so, when I stepped noiselessly into my front room, I was more than surprised to find Rita Clark standing there, in the fading light, looking over my book shelves.
wharfnounUS /wɔːrf/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading I did not notice an extra boat moored alongside the miscellaneous small craft at the wharf, so, when I stepped noiselessly into my front room, I was more than surprised to find Rita Clark standing there, in the fading light, looking over my book shelves.
at the time that
From this reading I did not notice an extra boat moored alongside the miscellaneous small craft at the wharf, so, when I stepped noiselessly into my front room, I was more than surprised to find Rita Clark standing there, in the fading light, looking over my book shelves.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I did not go out into the Bay this time, but kept leisurely along the beach fronting the neighbouring property, keeping at a safe distance from the tangle of seaweed, which, somehow, seemed to gather at that particular part of the Crescent.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I amused myself for half an hour, then I returned dripping and in splendid humour with myself, with my friends and even with Joe Clark.
