prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading As to her--for it is Mrs. Huntley--she must have seen me already, as I stood with Mr. Musgrave on the edge of the wood, exchanging our last bitter words.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I suppose that my late companion and I were too much occupied by our own emotions to hear, or at least notice the sound of wheels approaching us; but no sooner have I turned and left him, before I have gone three paces, than I am quickly passed by an open carriage and pair of grays--_quickly_, and yet slowly enough for me to recognize the one occupant.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I suppose that my late companion and I were too much occupied by our own emotions to hear, or at least notice the sound of wheels approaching us; but no sooner have I turned and left him, before I have gone three paces, than I am quickly passed by an open carriage and pair of grays--_quickly_, and yet slowly enough for me to recognize the one occupant.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I suppose that my late companion and I were too much occupied by our own emotions to hear, or at least notice the sound of wheels approaching us; but no sooner have I turned and left him, before I have gone three paces, than I am quickly passed by an open carriage and pair of grays--_quickly_, and yet slowly enough for me to recognize the one occupant.
animationnounUS /ˌænəˈmeɪʃən/
the condition of living or the state of being alive
From this reading It is impossible that she could have helped it; but even had it been possible--had there been any doubt on the subject, that doubt would be removed by the unusual animation of her attitude, and the interest in her eyes, that I have time to notice, as she rolls past me.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It is impossible that she could have helped it; but even had it been possible--had there been any doubt on the subject, that doubt would be removed by the unusual animation of her attitude, and the interest in her eyes, that I have time to notice, as she rolls past me.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading I suppose that my late companion and I were too much occupied by our own emotions to hear, or at least notice the sound of wheels approaching us; but no sooner have I turned and left him, before I have gone three paces, than I am quickly passed by an open carriage and pair of grays--_quickly_, and yet slowly enough for me to recognize the one occupant.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Yes, here out in the open it is still quite light; it seems two hours earlier than it did below in the dark dingle--light enough as plainly to see the faces of those one meets as if it were mid-day.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I suppose that my late companion and I were too much occupied by our own emotions to hear, or at least notice the sound of wheels approaching us; but no sooner have I turned and left him, before I have gone three paces, than I am quickly passed by an open carriage and pair of grays--_quickly_, and yet slowly enough for me to recognize the one occupant.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading It is impossible that she could have helped it; but even had it been possible--had there been any doubt on the subject, that doubt would be removed by the unusual animation of her attitude, and the interest in her eyes, that I have time to notice, as she rolls past me.
avertverbUS /əˈvɜːrt/
prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening
From this reading I avert my face, but it is too late.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It is impossible that she could have helped it; but even had it been possible--had there been any doubt on the subject, that doubt would be removed by the unusual animation of her attitude, and the interest in her eyes, that I have time to notice, as she rolls past me.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It is impossible that she could have helped it; but even had it been possible--had there been any doubt on the subject, that doubt would be removed by the unusual animation of her attitude, and the interest in her eyes, that I have time to notice, as she rolls past me.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I suppose that my late companion and I were too much occupied by our own emotions to hear, or at least notice the sound of wheels approaching us; but no sooner have I turned and left him, before I have gone three paces, than I am quickly passed by an open carriage and pair of grays--_quickly_, and yet slowly enough for me to recognize the one occupant.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading Yes, here out in the open it is still quite light; it seems two hours earlier than it did below in the dark dingle--light enough as plainly to see the faces of those one meets as if it were mid-day.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading As to her--for it is Mrs. Huntley--she must have seen me already, as I stood with Mr. Musgrave on the edge of the wood, exchanging our last bitter words.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I suppose that my late companion and I were too much occupied by our own emotions to hear, or at least notice the sound of wheels approaching us; but no sooner have I turned and left him, before I have gone three paces, than I am quickly passed by an open carriage and pair of grays--_quickly_, and yet slowly enough for me to recognize the one occupant.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I suppose that my late companion and I were too much occupied by our own emotions to hear, or at least notice the sound of wheels approaching us; but no sooner have I turned and left him, before I have gone three paces, than I am quickly passed by an open carriage and pair of grays--_quickly_, and yet slowly enough for me to recognize the one occupant.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading I suppose that my late companion and I were too much occupied by our own emotions to hear, or at least notice the sound of wheels approaching us; but no sooner have I turned and left him, before I have gone three paces, than I am quickly passed by an open carriage and pair of grays--_quickly_, and yet slowly enough for me to recognize the one occupant.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading I suppose that my late companion and I were too much occupied by our own emotions to hear, or at least notice the sound of wheels approaching us; but no sooner have I turned and left him, before I have gone three paces, than I am quickly passed by an open carriage and pair of grays--_quickly_, and yet slowly enough for me to recognize the one occupant.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It is impossible that she could have helped it; but even had it been possible--had there been any doubt on the subject, that doubt would be removed by the unusual animation of her attitude, and the interest in her eyes, that I have time to notice, as she rolls past me.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Yes, here out in the open it is still quite light; it seems two hours earlier than it did below in the dark dingle--light enough as plainly to see the faces of those one meets as if it were mid-day.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Yes, here out in the open it is still quite light; it seems two hours earlier than it did below in the dark dingle--light enough as plainly to see the faces of those one meets as if it were mid-day.
dinglenounUS /ˈdɪŋɡəl/
a small wooded hollow
From this reading Yes, here out in the open it is still quite light; it seems two hours earlier than it did below in the dark dingle--light enough as plainly to see the faces of those one meets as if it were mid-day.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading It is impossible that she could have helped it; but even had it been possible--had there been any doubt on the subject, that doubt would be removed by the unusual animation of her attitude, and the interest in her eyes, that I have time to notice, as she rolls past me.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading Yes, here out in the open it is still quite light; it seems two hours earlier than it did below in the dark dingle--light enough as plainly to see the faces of those one meets as if it were mid-day.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading As to her--for it is Mrs. Huntley--she must have seen me already, as I stood with Mr. Musgrave on the edge of the wood, exchanging our last bitter words.
plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling
From this reading I suppose that my late companion and I were too much occupied by our own emotions to hear, or at least notice the sound of wheels approaching us; but no sooner have I turned and left him, before I have gone three paces, than I am quickly passed by an open carriage and pair of grays--_quickly_, and yet slowly enough for me to recognize the one occupant.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Yes, here out in the open it is still quite light; it seems two hours earlier than it did below in the dark dingle--light enough as plainly to see the faces of those one meets as if it were mid-day.
divisible by two
From this reading It is impossible that she could have helped it; but even had it been possible--had there been any doubt on the subject, that doubt would be removed by the unusual animation of her attitude, and the interest in her eyes, that I have time to notice, as she rolls past me.
exchangingverbUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “exchange” — give to, and receive from, one another
From this reading As to her--for it is Mrs. Huntley--she must have seen me already, as I stood with Mr. Musgrave on the edge of the wood, exchanging our last bitter words.
opinion or judgment
From this reading It is impossible that she could have helped it; but even had it been possible--had there been any doubt on the subject, that doubt would be removed by the unusual animation of her attitude, and the interest in her eyes, that I have time to notice, as she rolls past me.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading I avert my face, but it is too late.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Yes, here out in the open it is still quite light; it seems two hours earlier than it did below in the dark dingle--light enough as plainly to see the faces of those one meets as if it were mid-day.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I suppose that my late companion and I were too much occupied by our own emotions to hear, or at least notice the sound of wheels approaching us; but no sooner have I turned and left him, before I have gone three paces, than I am quickly passed by an open carriage and pair of grays--_quickly_, and yet slowly enough for me to recognize the one occupant.
destroyed or killed
From this reading I suppose that my late companion and I were too much occupied by our own emotions to hear, or at least notice the sound of wheels approaching us; but no sooner have I turned and left him, before I have gone three paces, than I am quickly passed by an open carriage and pair of grays--_quickly_, and yet slowly enough for me to recognize the one occupant.
graysnounUS /ɡreɪz/
plural of “gray” — a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading I suppose that my late companion and I were too much occupied by our own emotions to hear, or at least notice the sound of wheels approaching us; but no sooner have I turned and left him, before I have gone three paces, than I am quickly passed by an open carriage and pair of grays--_quickly_, and yet slowly enough for me to recognize the one occupant.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It is impossible that she could have helped it; but even had it been possible--had there been any doubt on the subject, that doubt would be removed by the unusual animation of her attitude, and the interest in her eyes, that I have time to notice, as she rolls past me.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I suppose that my late companion and I were too much occupied by our own emotions to hear, or at least notice the sound of wheels approaching us; but no sooner have I turned and left him, before I have gone three paces, than I am quickly passed by an open carriage and pair of grays--_quickly_, and yet slowly enough for me to recognize the one occupant.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading I suppose that my late companion and I were too much occupied by our own emotions to hear, or at least notice the sound of wheels approaching us; but no sooner have I turned and left him, before I have gone three paces, than I am quickly passed by an open carriage and pair of grays--_quickly_, and yet slowly enough for me to recognize the one occupant.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading It is impossible that she could have helped it; but even had it been possible--had there been any doubt on the subject, that doubt would be removed by the unusual animation of her attitude, and the interest in her eyes, that I have time to notice, as she rolls past me.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As to her--for it is Mrs. Huntley--she must have seen me already, as I stood with Mr. Musgrave on the edge of the wood, exchanging our last bitter words.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Yes, here out in the open it is still quite light; it seems two hours earlier than it did below in the dark dingle--light enough as plainly to see the faces of those one meets as if it were mid-day.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I suppose that my late companion and I were too much occupied by our own emotions to hear, or at least notice the sound of wheels approaching us; but no sooner have I turned and left him, before I have gone three paces, than I am quickly passed by an open carriage and pair of grays--_quickly_, and yet slowly enough for me to recognize the one occupant.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Yes, here out in the open it is still quite light; it seems two hours earlier than it did below in the dark dingle--light enough as plainly to see the faces of those one meets as if it were mid-day.
Huntley
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From this reading As to her--for it is Mrs. Huntley--she must have seen me already, as I stood with Mr. Musgrave on the edge of the wood, exchanging our last bitter words.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I suppose that my late companion and I were too much occupied by our own emotions to hear, or at least notice the sound of wheels approaching us; but no sooner have I turned and left him, before I have gone three paces, than I am quickly passed by an open carriage and pair of grays--_quickly_, and yet slowly enough for me to recognize the one occupant.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Yes, here out in the open it is still quite light; it seems two hours earlier than it did below in the dark dingle--light enough as plainly to see the faces of those one meets as if it were mid-day.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading It is impossible that she could have helped it; but even had it been possible--had there been any doubt on the subject, that doubt would be removed by the unusual animation of her attitude, and the interest in her eyes, that I have time to notice, as she rolls past me.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Yes, here out in the open it is still quite light; it seems two hours earlier than it did below in the dark dingle--light enough as plainly to see the faces of those one meets as if it were mid-day.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading It is impossible that she could have helped it; but even had it been possible--had there been any doubt on the subject, that doubt would be removed by the unusual animation of her attitude, and the interest in her eyes, that I have time to notice, as she rolls past me.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Yes, here out in the open it is still quite light; it seems two hours earlier than it did below in the dark dingle--light enough as plainly to see the faces of those one meets as if it were mid-day.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Yes, here out in the open it is still quite light; it seems two hours earlier than it did below in the dark dingle--light enough as plainly to see the faces of those one meets as if it were mid-day.
immediately past
From this reading As to her--for it is Mrs. Huntley--she must have seen me already, as I stood with Mr. Musgrave on the edge of the wood, exchanging our last bitter words.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading I suppose that my late companion and I were too much occupied by our own emotions to hear, or at least notice the sound of wheels approaching us; but no sooner have I turned and left him, before I have gone three paces, than I am quickly passed by an open carriage and pair of grays--_quickly_, and yet slowly enough for me to recognize the one occupant.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading I suppose that my late companion and I were too much occupied by our own emotions to hear, or at least notice the sound of wheels approaching us; but no sooner have I turned and left him, before I have gone three paces, than I am quickly passed by an open carriage and pair of grays--_quickly_, and yet slowly enough for me to recognize the one occupant.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading I suppose that my late companion and I were too much occupied by our own emotions to hear, or at least notice the sound of wheels approaching us; but no sooner have I turned and left him, before I have gone three paces, than I am quickly passed by an open carriage and pair of grays--_quickly_, and yet slowly enough for me to recognize the one occupant.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Yes, here out in the open it is still quite light; it seems two hours earlier than it did below in the dark dingle--light enough as plainly to see the faces of those one meets as if it were mid-day.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I suppose that my late companion and I were too much occupied by our own emotions to hear, or at least notice the sound of wheels approaching us; but no sooner have I turned and left him, before I have gone three paces, than I am quickly passed by an open carriage and pair of grays--_quickly_, and yet slowly enough for me to recognize the one occupant.
meetsnounUS /miːts/
plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held
From this reading Yes, here out in the open it is still quite light; it seems two hours earlier than it did below in the dark dingle--light enough as plainly to see the faces of those one meets as if it were mid-day.
mid-day
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From this reading Yes, here out in the open it is still quite light; it seems two hours earlier than it did below in the dark dingle--light enough as plainly to see the faces of those one meets as if it were mid-day.
a form of address for a man
From this reading As to her--for it is Mrs. Huntley--she must have seen me already, as I stood with Mr. Musgrave on the edge of the wood, exchanging our last bitter words.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading As to her--for it is Mrs. Huntley--she must have seen me already, as I stood with Mr. Musgrave on the edge of the wood, exchanging our last bitter words.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I suppose that my late companion and I were too much occupied by our own emotions to hear, or at least notice the sound of wheels approaching us; but no sooner have I turned and left him, before I have gone three paces, than I am quickly passed by an open carriage and pair of grays--_quickly_, and yet slowly enough for me to recognize the one occupant.
Musgrave
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From this reading As to her--for it is Mrs. Huntley--she must have seen me already, as I stood with Mr. Musgrave on the edge of the wood, exchanging our last bitter words.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading As to her--for it is Mrs. Huntley--she must have seen me already, as I stood with Mr. Musgrave on the edge of the wood, exchanging our last bitter words.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I suppose that my late companion and I were too much occupied by our own emotions to hear, or at least notice the sound of wheels approaching us; but no sooner have I turned and left him, before I have gone three paces, than I am quickly passed by an open carriage and pair of grays--_quickly_, and yet slowly enough for me to recognize the one occupant.
not any; not one
From this reading I suppose that my late companion and I were too much occupied by our own emotions to hear, or at least notice the sound of wheels approaching us; but no sooner have I turned and left him, before I have gone three paces, than I am quickly passed by an open carriage and pair of grays--_quickly_, and yet slowly enough for me to recognize the one occupant.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading I suppose that my late companion and I were too much occupied by our own emotions to hear, or at least notice the sound of wheels approaching us; but no sooner have I turned and left him, before I have gone three paces, than I am quickly passed by an open carriage and pair of grays--_quickly_, and yet slowly enough for me to recognize the one occupant.
occupantnounUS /ˈɑːkjəpənt/
someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading I suppose that my late companion and I were too much occupied by our own emotions to hear, or at least notice the sound of wheels approaching us; but no sooner have I turned and left him, before I have gone three paces, than I am quickly passed by an open carriage and pair of grays--_quickly_, and yet slowly enough for me to recognize the one occupant.
held or filled or in use
From this reading I suppose that my late companion and I were too much occupied by our own emotions to hear, or at least notice the sound of wheels approaching us; but no sooner have I turned and left him, before I have gone three paces, than I am quickly passed by an open carriage and pair of grays--_quickly_, and yet slowly enough for me to recognize the one occupant.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Yes, here out in the open it is still quite light; it seems two hours earlier than it did below in the dark dingle--light enough as plainly to see the faces of those one meets as if it were mid-day.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As to her--for it is Mrs. Huntley--she must have seen me already, as I stood with Mr. Musgrave on the edge of the wood, exchanging our last bitter words.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Yes, here out in the open it is still quite light; it seems two hours earlier than it did below in the dark dingle--light enough as plainly to see the faces of those one meets as if it were mid-day.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Yes, here out in the open it is still quite light; it seems two hours earlier than it did below in the dark dingle--light enough as plainly to see the faces of those one meets as if it were mid-day.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I suppose that my late companion and I were too much occupied by our own emotions to hear, or at least notice the sound of wheels approaching us; but no sooner have I turned and left him, before I have gone three paces, than I am quickly passed by an open carriage and pair of grays--_quickly_, and yet slowly enough for me to recognize the one occupant.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading I suppose that my late companion and I were too much occupied by our own emotions to hear, or at least notice the sound of wheels approaching us; but no sooner have I turned and left him, before I have gone three paces, than I am quickly passed by an open carriage and pair of grays--_quickly_, and yet slowly enough for me to recognize the one occupant.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Yes, here out in the open it is still quite light; it seems two hours earlier than it did below in the dark dingle--light enough as plainly to see the faces of those one meets as if it were mid-day.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading I suppose that my late companion and I were too much occupied by our own emotions to hear, or at least notice the sound of wheels approaching us; but no sooner have I turned and left him, before I have gone three paces, than I am quickly passed by an open carriage and pair of grays--_quickly_, and yet slowly enough for me to recognize the one occupant.
pacesnounUS /ˈpeɪsɪz/
plural of “pace” — the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading I suppose that my late companion and I were too much occupied by our own emotions to hear, or at least notice the sound of wheels approaching us; but no sooner have I turned and left him, before I have gone three paces, than I am quickly passed by an open carriage and pair of grays--_quickly_, and yet slowly enough for me to recognize the one occupant.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading I suppose that my late companion and I were too much occupied by our own emotions to hear, or at least notice the sound of wheels approaching us; but no sooner have I turned and left him, before I have gone three paces, than I am quickly passed by an open carriage and pair of grays--_quickly_, and yet slowly enough for me to recognize the one occupant.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading I suppose that my late companion and I were too much occupied by our own emotions to hear, or at least notice the sound of wheels approaching us; but no sooner have I turned and left him, before I have gone three paces, than I am quickly passed by an open carriage and pair of grays--_quickly_, and yet slowly enough for me to recognize the one occupant.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading It is impossible that she could have helped it; but even had it been possible--had there been any doubt on the subject, that doubt would be removed by the unusual animation of her attitude, and the interest in her eyes, that I have time to notice, as she rolls past me.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Yes, here out in the open it is still quite light; it seems two hours earlier than it did below in the dark dingle--light enough as plainly to see the faces of those one meets as if it were mid-day.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading It is impossible that she could have helped it; but even had it been possible--had there been any doubt on the subject, that doubt would be removed by the unusual animation of her attitude, and the interest in her eyes, that I have time to notice, as she rolls past me.
with speed
From this reading I suppose that my late companion and I were too much occupied by our own emotions to hear, or at least notice the sound of wheels approaching us; but no sooner have I turned and left him, before I have gone three paces, than I am quickly passed by an open carriage and pair of grays--_quickly_, and yet slowly enough for me to recognize the one occupant.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Yes, here out in the open it is still quite light; it seems two hours earlier than it did below in the dark dingle--light enough as plainly to see the faces of those one meets as if it were mid-day.
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading I suppose that my late companion and I were too much occupied by our own emotions to hear, or at least notice the sound of wheels approaching us; but no sooner have I turned and left him, before I have gone three paces, than I am quickly passed by an open carriage and pair of grays--_quickly_, and yet slowly enough for me to recognize the one occupant.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading It is impossible that she could have helped it; but even had it been possible--had there been any doubt on the subject, that doubt would be removed by the unusual animation of her attitude, and the interest in her eyes, that I have time to notice, as she rolls past me.
rollsnounUS /roʊlz/
plural of “roll” — rotary motion of an object around its own axis
From this reading It is impossible that she could have helped it; but even had it been possible--had there been any doubt on the subject, that doubt would be removed by the unusual animation of her attitude, and the interest in her eyes, that I have time to notice, as she rolls past me.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Yes, here out in the open it is still quite light; it seems two hours earlier than it did below in the dark dingle--light enough as plainly to see the faces of those one meets as if it were mid-day.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Yes, here out in the open it is still quite light; it seems two hours earlier than it did below in the dark dingle--light enough as plainly to see the faces of those one meets as if it were mid-day.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading As to her--for it is Mrs. Huntley--she must have seen me already, as I stood with Mr. Musgrave on the edge of the wood, exchanging our last bitter words.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As to her--for it is Mrs. Huntley--she must have seen me already, as I stood with Mr. Musgrave on the edge of the wood, exchanging our last bitter words.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading I suppose that my late companion and I were too much occupied by our own emotions to hear, or at least notice the sound of wheels approaching us; but no sooner have I turned and left him, before I have gone three paces, than I am quickly passed by an open carriage and pair of grays--_quickly_, and yet slowly enough for me to recognize the one occupant.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading I suppose that my late companion and I were too much occupied by our own emotions to hear, or at least notice the sound of wheels approaching us; but no sooner have I turned and left him, before I have gone three paces, than I am quickly passed by an open carriage and pair of grays--_quickly_, and yet slowly enough for me to recognize the one occupant.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading I suppose that my late companion and I were too much occupied by our own emotions to hear, or at least notice the sound of wheels approaching us; but no sooner have I turned and left him, before I have gone three paces, than I am quickly passed by an open carriage and pair of grays--_quickly_, and yet slowly enough for me to recognize the one occupant.
not in physical motion
From this reading Yes, here out in the open it is still quite light; it seems two hours earlier than it did below in the dark dingle--light enough as plainly to see the faces of those one meets as if it were mid-day.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading As to her--for it is Mrs. Huntley--she must have seen me already, as I stood with Mr. Musgrave on the edge of the wood, exchanging our last bitter words.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading It is impossible that she could have helped it; but even had it been possible--had there been any doubt on the subject, that doubt would be removed by the unusual animation of her attitude, and the interest in her eyes, that I have time to notice, as she rolls past me.
express a supposition
From this reading I suppose that my late companion and I were too much occupied by our own emotions to hear, or at least notice the sound of wheels approaching us; but no sooner have I turned and left him, before I have gone three paces, than I am quickly passed by an open carriage and pair of grays--_quickly_, and yet slowly enough for me to recognize the one occupant.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Yes, here out in the open it is still quite light; it seems two hours earlier than it did below in the dark dingle--light enough as plainly to see the faces of those one meets as if it were mid-day.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I suppose that my late companion and I were too much occupied by our own emotions to hear, or at least notice the sound of wheels approaching us; but no sooner have I turned and left him, before I have gone three paces, than I am quickly passed by an open carriage and pair of grays--_quickly_, and yet slowly enough for me to recognize the one occupant.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Yes, here out in the open it is still quite light; it seems two hours earlier than it did below in the dark dingle--light enough as plainly to see the faces of those one meets as if it were mid-day.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It is impossible that she could have helped it; but even had it been possible--had there been any doubt on the subject, that doubt would be removed by the unusual animation of her attitude, and the interest in her eyes, that I have time to notice, as she rolls past me.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Yes, here out in the open it is still quite light; it seems two hours earlier than it did below in the dark dingle--light enough as plainly to see the faces of those one meets as if it were mid-day.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading I suppose that my late companion and I were too much occupied by our own emotions to hear, or at least notice the sound of wheels approaching us; but no sooner have I turned and left him, before I have gone three paces, than I am quickly passed by an open carriage and pair of grays--_quickly_, and yet slowly enough for me to recognize the one occupant.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It is impossible that she could have helped it; but even had it been possible--had there been any doubt on the subject, that doubt would be removed by the unusual animation of her attitude, and the interest in her eyes, that I have time to notice, as she rolls past me.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Yes, here out in the open it is still quite light; it seems two hours earlier than it did below in the dark dingle--light enough as plainly to see the faces of those one meets as if it were mid-day.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading I suppose that my late companion and I were too much occupied by our own emotions to hear, or at least notice the sound of wheels approaching us; but no sooner have I turned and left him, before I have gone three paces, than I am quickly passed by an open carriage and pair of grays--_quickly_, and yet slowly enough for me to recognize the one occupant.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading I suppose that my late companion and I were too much occupied by our own emotions to hear, or at least notice the sound of wheels approaching us; but no sooner have I turned and left him, before I have gone three paces, than I am quickly passed by an open carriage and pair of grays--_quickly_, and yet slowly enough for me to recognize the one occupant.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Yes, here out in the open it is still quite light; it seems two hours earlier than it did below in the dark dingle--light enough as plainly to see the faces of those one meets as if it were mid-day.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading It is impossible that she could have helped it; but even had it been possible--had there been any doubt on the subject, that doubt would be removed by the unusual animation of her attitude, and the interest in her eyes, that I have time to notice, as she rolls past me.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I suppose that my late companion and I were too much occupied by our own emotions to hear, or at least notice the sound of wheels approaching us; but no sooner have I turned and left him, before I have gone three paces, than I am quickly passed by an open carriage and pair of grays--_quickly_, and yet slowly enough for me to recognize the one occupant.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Yes, here out in the open it is still quite light; it seems two hours earlier than it did below in the dark dingle--light enough as plainly to see the faces of those one meets as if it were mid-day.
wheelsnounUS /wiːlz/
plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)
From this reading I suppose that my late companion and I were too much occupied by our own emotions to hear, or at least notice the sound of wheels approaching us; but no sooner have I turned and left him, before I have gone three paces, than I am quickly passed by an open carriage and pair of grays--_quickly_, and yet slowly enough for me to recognize the one occupant.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As to her--for it is Mrs. Huntley--she must have seen me already, as I stood with Mr. Musgrave on the edge of the wood, exchanging our last bitter words.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading As to her--for it is Mrs. Huntley--she must have seen me already, as I stood with Mr. Musgrave on the edge of the wood, exchanging our last bitter words.
the words that are spoken
From this reading As to her--for it is Mrs. Huntley--she must have seen me already, as I stood with Mr. Musgrave on the edge of the wood, exchanging our last bitter words.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It is impossible that she could have helped it; but even had it been possible--had there been any doubt on the subject, that doubt would be removed by the unusual animation of her attitude, and the interest in her eyes, that I have time to notice, as she rolls past me.
an affirmative
From this reading Yes, here out in the open it is still quite light; it seems two hours earlier than it did below in the dark dingle--light enough as plainly to see the faces of those one meets as if it were mid-day.
but in spite of that
From this reading I suppose that my late companion and I were too much occupied by our own emotions to hear, or at least notice the sound of wheels approaching us; but no sooner have I turned and left him, before I have gone three paces, than I am quickly passed by an open carriage and pair of grays--_quickly_, and yet slowly enough for me to recognize the one occupant.
