used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Expecting to find him still at the falls, she faced the prospect of a good mile of rough walking in the gathering darkness without flinching.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “We will go and search for him,” said the boatman.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Stay where you are,” she commanded, and disappeared swiftly up the path.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Expecting to find him still at the falls, she faced the prospect of a good mile of rough walking in the gathering darkness without flinching.
boatmannounUS /ˈboʊtmən/
someone who drives or rides in a boat
From this reading “We will go and search for him,” said the boatman.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading But at the brow of the hill, within hearing distance of the landing, she found the man of whom she was in search.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But at the brow of the hill, within hearing distance of the landing, she found the man of whom she was in search.
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading “Stay where you are,” she commanded, and disappeared swiftly up the path.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Expecting to find him still at the falls, she faced the prospect of a good mile of rough walking in the gathering darkness without flinching.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading “Stay where you are,” she commanded, and disappeared swiftly up the path.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading But at the brow of the hill, within hearing distance of the landing, she found the man of whom she was in search.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The sun had gone down when Miss Sommerton put her foot once more on the landing.
-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading Expecting to find him still at the falls, she faced the prospect of a good mile of rough walking in the gathering darkness without flinching.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading Expecting to find him still at the falls, she faced the prospect of a good mile of rough walking in the gathering darkness without flinching.
the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)
From this reading Expecting to find him still at the falls, she faced the prospect of a good mile of rough walking in the gathering darkness without flinching.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Expecting to find him still at the falls, she faced the prospect of a good mile of rough walking in the gathering darkness without flinching.
flinchingverbUS /ˈflɪntʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “flinch” — draw back, as with fear or pain
From this reading Expecting to find him still at the falls, she faced the prospect of a good mile of rough walking in the gathering darkness without flinching.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The sun had gone down when Miss Sommerton put her foot once more on the landing.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “We will go and search for him,” said the boatman.
set up or found
From this reading But at the brow of the hill, within hearing distance of the landing, she found the man of whom she was in search.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading Expecting to find him still at the falls, she faced the prospect of a good mile of rough walking in the gathering darkness without flinching.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “We will go and search for him,” said the boatman.
destroyed or killed
From this reading The sun had gone down when Miss Sommerton put her foot once more on the landing.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Expecting to find him still at the falls, she faced the prospect of a good mile of rough walking in the gathering darkness without flinching.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The sun had gone down when Miss Sommerton put her foot once more on the landing.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading But at the brow of the hill, within hearing distance of the landing, she found the man of whom she was in search.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The sun had gone down when Miss Sommerton put her foot once more on the landing.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading But at the brow of the hill, within hearing distance of the landing, she found the man of whom she was in search.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “We will go and search for him,” said the boatman.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Expecting to find him still at the falls, she faced the prospect of a good mile of rough walking in the gathering darkness without flinching.
landingnounUS /ˈlændɪŋ/
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading The sun had gone down when Miss Sommerton put her foot once more on the landing.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading But at the brow of the hill, within hearing distance of the landing, she found the man of whom she was in search.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Expecting to find him still at the falls, she faced the prospect of a good mile of rough walking in the gathering darkness without flinching.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading The sun had gone down when Miss Sommerton put her foot once more on the landing.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The sun had gone down when Miss Sommerton put her foot once more on the landing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Expecting to find him still at the falls, she faced the prospect of a good mile of rough walking in the gathering darkness without flinching.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The sun had gone down when Miss Sommerton put her foot once more on the landing.
on one occasion
From this reading The sun had gone down when Miss Sommerton put her foot once more on the landing.
a course of conduct
From this reading “Stay where you are,” she commanded, and disappeared swiftly up the path.
the possibility of future success
From this reading Expecting to find him still at the falls, she faced the prospect of a good mile of rough walking in the gathering darkness without flinching.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The sun had gone down when Miss Sommerton put her foot once more on the landing.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading Expecting to find him still at the falls, she faced the prospect of a good mile of rough walking in the gathering darkness without flinching.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “We will go and search for him,” said the boatman.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading “We will go and search for him,” said the boatman.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Stay where you are,” she commanded, and disappeared swiftly up the path.
Sommerton
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From this reading The sun had gone down when Miss Sommerton put her foot once more on the landing.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading “Stay where you are,” she commanded, and disappeared swiftly up the path.
not in physical motion
From this reading Expecting to find him still at the falls, she faced the prospect of a good mile of rough walking in the gathering darkness without flinching.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The sun had gone down when Miss Sommerton put her foot once more on the landing.
in a swift manner
From this reading “Stay where you are,” she commanded, and disappeared swiftly up the path.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The sun had gone down when Miss Sommerton put her foot once more on the landing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Expecting to find him still at the falls, she faced the prospect of a good mile of rough walking in the gathering darkness without flinching.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “Stay where you are,” she commanded, and disappeared swiftly up the path.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading Expecting to find him still at the falls, she faced the prospect of a good mile of rough walking in the gathering darkness without flinching.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But at the brow of the hill, within hearing distance of the landing, she found the man of whom she was in search.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “We will go and search for him,” said the boatman.
at the time that
From this reading The sun had gone down when Miss Sommerton put her foot once more on the landing.
in or at the place that
From this reading “Stay where you are,” she commanded, and disappeared swiftly up the path.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But at the brow of the hill, within hearing distance of the landing, she found the man of whom she was in search.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “We will go and search for him,” said the boatman.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading But at the brow of the hill, within hearing distance of the landing, she found the man of whom she was in search.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Expecting to find him still at the falls, she faced the prospect of a good mile of rough walking in the gathering darkness without flinching.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Stay where you are,” she commanded, and disappeared swiftly up the path.
