used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was with a very happy heart that the next night, about seven o'clock, I rode down Hare Street village, and saw the lights of the house shining through the limes.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was with a very happy heart that the next night, about seven o'clock, I rode down Hare Street village, and saw the lights of the house shining through the limes.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading They were after other game now than the old conspirators.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Now I rode back with James, secure and content, fearing nothing: for Mr. Chiffinch had told me that all peril had passed from Dangerfield, even had he met me and known me, which was not likely.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was with a very happy heart that the next night, about seven o'clock, I rode down Hare Street village, and saw the lights of the house shining through the limes.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Then we four had stood together in the dark at the corner of the lane, fearing lest a window should be thrown up.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading It was a very different coming back from my going.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Then we four had stood together in the dark at the corner of the lane, fearing lest a window should be thrown up.
Chiffinch
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From this reading Now I rode back with James, secure and content, fearing nothing: for Mr. Chiffinch had told me that all peril had passed from Dangerfield, even had he met me and known me, which was not likely.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading It was a very different coming back from my going.
conspiratorsnounUS /kənˈspɪrətərz/
plural of “conspirator” — a member of a conspiracy
From this reading They were after other game now than the old conspirators.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading Now I rode back with James, secure and content, fearing nothing: for Mr. Chiffinch had told me that all peril had passed from Dangerfield, even had he met me and known me, which was not likely.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Then we four had stood together in the dark at the corner of the lane, fearing lest a window should be thrown up.
Dangerfield
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From this reading Now I rode back with James, secure and content, fearing nothing: for Mr. Chiffinch had told me that all peril had passed from Dangerfield, even had he met me and known me, which was not likely.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Then we four had stood together in the dark at the corner of the lane, fearing lest a window should be thrown up.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading It was a very different coming back from my going.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading It was with a very happy heart that the next night, about seven o'clock, I rode down Hare Street village, and saw the lights of the house shining through the limes.
divisible by two
From this reading Now I rode back with James, secure and content, fearing nothing: for Mr. Chiffinch had told me that all peril had passed from Dangerfield, even had he met me and known me, which was not likely.
fearingverbUS /ˈfɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Then we four had stood together in the dark at the corner of the lane, fearing lest a window should be thrown up.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Now I rode back with James, secure and content, fearing nothing: for Mr. Chiffinch had told me that all peril had passed from Dangerfield, even had he met me and known me, which was not likely.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Then we four had stood together in the dark at the corner of the lane, fearing lest a window should be thrown up.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was a very different coming back from my going.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading They were after other game now than the old conspirators.
the act of departing
From this reading It was a very different coming back from my going.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Then we four had stood together in the dark at the corner of the lane, fearing lest a window should be thrown up.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading It was with a very happy heart that the next night, about seven o'clock, I rode down Hare Street village, and saw the lights of the house shining through the limes.
HarenounUS /her/
swift timid long-eared mammal larger than a rabbit having a divided upper lip and long hind legs; young born furred and with open eyes
From this reading It was with a very happy heart that the next night, about seven o'clock, I rode down Hare Street village, and saw the lights of the house shining through the limes.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Now I rode back with James, secure and content, fearing nothing: for Mr. Chiffinch had told me that all peril had passed from Dangerfield, even had he met me and known me, which was not likely.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading It was with a very happy heart that the next night, about seven o'clock, I rode down Hare Street village, and saw the lights of the house shining through the limes.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It was with a very happy heart that the next night, about seven o'clock, I rode down Hare Street village, and saw the lights of the house shining through the limes.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It was with a very happy heart that the next night, about seven o'clock, I rode down Hare Street village, and saw the lights of the house shining through the limes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Then we four had stood together in the dark at the corner of the lane, fearing lest a window should be thrown up.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was with a very happy heart that the next night, about seven o'clock, I rode down Hare Street village, and saw the lights of the house shining through the limes.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading Now I rode back with James, secure and content, fearing nothing: for Mr. Chiffinch had told me that all peril had passed from Dangerfield, even had he met me and known me, which was not likely.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Now I rode back with James, secure and content, fearing nothing: for Mr. Chiffinch had told me that all peril had passed from Dangerfield, even had he met me and known me, which was not likely.
a narrow way or road
From this reading Then we four had stood together in the dark at the corner of the lane, fearing lest a window should be thrown up.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading Then we four had stood together in the dark at the corner of the lane, fearing lest a window should be thrown up.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading It was with a very happy heart that the next night, about seven o'clock, I rode down Hare Street village, and saw the lights of the house shining through the limes.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading Now I rode back with James, secure and content, fearing nothing: for Mr. Chiffinch had told me that all peril had passed from Dangerfield, even had he met me and known me, which was not likely.
limesnounUS /laɪmz/
plural of “lime” — a caustic substance produced by heating limestone
From this reading It was with a very happy heart that the next night, about seven o'clock, I rode down Hare Street village, and saw the lights of the house shining through the limes.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Now I rode back with James, secure and content, fearing nothing: for Mr. Chiffinch had told me that all peril had passed from Dangerfield, even had he met me and known me, which was not likely.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Now I rode back with James, secure and content, fearing nothing: for Mr. Chiffinch had told me that all peril had passed from Dangerfield, even had he met me and known me, which was not likely.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Now I rode back with James, secure and content, fearing nothing: for Mr. Chiffinch had told me that all peril had passed from Dangerfield, even had he met me and known me, which was not likely.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It was a very different coming back from my going.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading It was with a very happy heart that the next night, about seven o'clock, I rode down Hare Street village, and saw the lights of the house shining through the limes.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It was with a very happy heart that the next night, about seven o'clock, I rode down Hare Street village, and saw the lights of the house shining through the limes.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Now I rode back with James, secure and content, fearing nothing: for Mr. Chiffinch had told me that all peril had passed from Dangerfield, even had he met me and known me, which was not likely.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Now I rode back with James, secure and content, fearing nothing: for Mr. Chiffinch had told me that all peril had passed from Dangerfield, even had he met me and known me, which was not likely.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now I rode back with James, secure and content, fearing nothing: for Mr. Chiffinch had told me that all peril had passed from Dangerfield, even had he met me and known me, which was not likely.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading It was with a very happy heart that the next night, about seven o'clock, I rode down Hare Street village, and saw the lights of the house shining through the limes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was with a very happy heart that the next night, about seven o'clock, I rode down Hare Street village, and saw the lights of the house shining through the limes.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading They were after other game now than the old conspirators.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading They were after other game now than the old conspirators.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Now I rode back with James, secure and content, fearing nothing: for Mr. Chiffinch had told me that all peril had passed from Dangerfield, even had he met me and known me, which was not likely.
perilnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading Now I rode back with James, secure and content, fearing nothing: for Mr. Chiffinch had told me that all peril had passed from Dangerfield, even had he met me and known me, which was not likely.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading It was with a very happy heart that the next night, about seven o'clock, I rode down Hare Street village, and saw the lights of the house shining through the limes.
cut with a saw
From this reading It was with a very happy heart that the next night, about seven o'clock, I rode down Hare Street village, and saw the lights of the house shining through the limes.
get by special effort
From this reading Now I rode back with James, secure and content, fearing nothing: for Mr. Chiffinch had told me that all peril had passed from Dangerfield, even had he met me and known me, which was not likely.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading It was with a very happy heart that the next night, about seven o'clock, I rode down Hare Street village, and saw the lights of the house shining through the limes.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading It was with a very happy heart that the next night, about seven o'clock, I rode down Hare Street village, and saw the lights of the house shining through the limes.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Then we four had stood together in the dark at the corner of the lane, fearing lest a window should be thrown up.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Then we four had stood together in the dark at the corner of the lane, fearing lest a window should be thrown up.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading It was with a very happy heart that the next night, about seven o'clock, I rode down Hare Street village, and saw the lights of the house shining through the limes.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading They were after other game now than the old conspirators.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was with a very happy heart that the next night, about seven o'clock, I rode down Hare Street village, and saw the lights of the house shining through the limes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was with a very happy heart that the next night, about seven o'clock, I rode down Hare Street village, and saw the lights of the house shining through the limes.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then we four had stood together in the dark at the corner of the lane, fearing lest a window should be thrown up.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were after other game now than the old conspirators.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading It was with a very happy heart that the next night, about seven o'clock, I rode down Hare Street village, and saw the lights of the house shining through the limes.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading Then we four had stood together in the dark at the corner of the lane, fearing lest a window should be thrown up.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Then we four had stood together in the dark at the corner of the lane, fearing lest a window should be thrown up.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Now I rode back with James, secure and content, fearing nothing: for Mr. Chiffinch had told me that all peril had passed from Dangerfield, even had he met me and known me, which was not likely.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Then we four had stood together in the dark at the corner of the lane, fearing lest a window should be thrown up.
precisely as stated
From this reading It was with a very happy heart that the next night, about seven o'clock, I rode down Hare Street village, and saw the lights of the house shining through the limes.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading It was with a very happy heart that the next night, about seven o'clock, I rode down Hare Street village, and saw the lights of the house shining through the limes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was with a very happy heart that the next night, about seven o'clock, I rode down Hare Street village, and saw the lights of the house shining through the limes.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Then we four had stood together in the dark at the corner of the lane, fearing lest a window should be thrown up.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were after other game now than the old conspirators.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Now I rode back with James, secure and content, fearing nothing: for Mr. Chiffinch had told me that all peril had passed from Dangerfield, even had he met me and known me, which was not likely.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Then we four had stood together in the dark at the corner of the lane, fearing lest a window should be thrown up.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was with a very happy heart that the next night, about seven o'clock, I rode down Hare Street village, and saw the lights of the house shining through the limes.
