used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She said: "That is the house where you see the glimmer of a light."
in addition
From this reading OUR HERO GOES TO THE LONE HOUSE ON THE MARSH--HE MEETS THE DESPERATE-LOOKING MAN AND SOME VERY FINE DIPLOMACY FOLLOWS, ALSO STRANGE AND WEIRD SUGGESTIONS.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading OUR HERO GOES TO THE LONE HOUSE ON THE MARSH--HE MEETS THE DESPERATE-LOOKING MAN AND SOME VERY FINE DIPLOMACY FOLLOWS, ALSO STRANGE AND WEIRD SUGGESTIONS.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The girl did not speak another word following her remark, or rather command, as recorded at the close of our preceding chapter; and soon she turned aside to take the path through the marsh, and for the first time spoke.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The girl did not speak another word following her remark, or rather command, as recorded at the close of our preceding chapter; and soon she turned aside to take the path through the marsh, and for the first time spoke.
on or to one side
From this reading The girl did not speak another word following her remark, or rather command, as recorded at the close of our preceding chapter; and soon she turned aside to take the path through the marsh, and for the first time spoke.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The girl did not speak another word following her remark, or rather command, as recorded at the close of our preceding chapter; and soon she turned aside to take the path through the marsh, and for the first time spoke.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading "I thought that light was on some vessel in the bay."
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading "No, it is a cabin, and there is not another dwelling within a mile and a half at least."
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading The girl did not speak another word following her remark, or rather command, as recorded at the close of our preceding chapter; and soon she turned aside to take the path through the marsh, and for the first time spoke.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading The girl did not speak another word following her remark, or rather command, as recorded at the close of our preceding chapter; and soon she turned aside to take the path through the marsh, and for the first time spoke.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading The girl did not speak another word following her remark, or rather command, as recorded at the close of our preceding chapter; and soon she turned aside to take the path through the marsh, and for the first time spoke.
DESPERATE-LOOKING
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From this reading OUR HERO GOES TO THE LONE HOUSE ON THE MARSH--HE MEETS THE DESPERATE-LOOKING MAN AND SOME VERY FINE DIPLOMACY FOLLOWS, ALSO STRANGE AND WEIRD SUGGESTIONS.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The girl did not speak another word following her remark, or rather command, as recorded at the close of our preceding chapter; and soon she turned aside to take the path through the marsh, and for the first time spoke.
DIPLOMACYnounUS /dɪˈploʊməsi/
negotiation between nations
From this reading OUR HERO GOES TO THE LONE HOUSE ON THE MARSH--HE MEETS THE DESPERATE-LOOKING MAN AND SOME VERY FINE DIPLOMACY FOLLOWS, ALSO STRANGE AND WEIRD SUGGESTIONS.
dwellingnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋ/
housing that someone is living in
From this reading "No, it is a cabin, and there is not another dwelling within a mile and a half at least."
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading OUR HERO GOES TO THE LONE HOUSE ON THE MARSH--HE MEETS THE DESPERATE-LOOKING MAN AND SOME VERY FINE DIPLOMACY FOLLOWS, ALSO STRANGE AND WEIRD SUGGESTIONS.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The girl did not speak another word following her remark, or rather command, as recorded at the close of our preceding chapter; and soon she turned aside to take the path through the marsh, and for the first time spoke.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The girl did not speak another word following her remark, or rather command, as recorded at the close of our preceding chapter; and soon she turned aside to take the path through the marsh, and for the first time spoke.
third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading OUR HERO GOES TO THE LONE HOUSE ON THE MARSH--HE MEETS THE DESPERATE-LOOKING MAN AND SOME VERY FINE DIPLOMACY FOLLOWS, ALSO STRANGE AND WEIRD SUGGESTIONS.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The girl did not speak another word following her remark, or rather command, as recorded at the close of our preceding chapter; and soon she turned aside to take the path through the marsh, and for the first time spoke.
a young female
From this reading The girl did not speak another word following her remark, or rather command, as recorded at the close of our preceding chapter; and soon she turned aside to take the path through the marsh, and for the first time spoke.
glimmernounUS /ˈɡlɪmər/
a flash of light (especially reflected light)
From this reading She said: "That is the house where you see the glimmer of a light."
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading OUR HERO GOES TO THE LONE HOUSE ON THE MARSH--HE MEETS THE DESPERATE-LOOKING MAN AND SOME VERY FINE DIPLOMACY FOLLOWS, ALSO STRANGE AND WEIRD SUGGESTIONS.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading "No, it is a cabin, and there is not another dwelling within a mile and a half at least."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading OUR HERO GOES TO THE LONE HOUSE ON THE MARSH--HE MEETS THE DESPERATE-LOOKING MAN AND SOME VERY FINE DIPLOMACY FOLLOWS, ALSO STRANGE AND WEIRD SUGGESTIONS.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The girl did not speak another word following her remark, or rather command, as recorded at the close of our preceding chapter; and soon she turned aside to take the path through the marsh, and for the first time spoke.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading OUR HERO GOES TO THE LONE HOUSE ON THE MARSH--HE MEETS THE DESPERATE-LOOKING MAN AND SOME VERY FINE DIPLOMACY FOLLOWS, ALSO STRANGE AND WEIRD SUGGESTIONS.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading OUR HERO GOES TO THE LONE HOUSE ON THE MARSH--HE MEETS THE DESPERATE-LOOKING MAN AND SOME VERY FINE DIPLOMACY FOLLOWS, ALSO STRANGE AND WEIRD SUGGESTIONS.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I thought that light was on some vessel in the bay."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I thought that light was on some vessel in the bay."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She said: "That is the house where you see the glimmer of a light."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "No, it is a cabin, and there is not another dwelling within a mile and a half at least."
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 "No, it is a cabin, and there is not another dwelling within a mile and a half at least."
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading She said: "That is the house where you see the glimmer of a light."
LONEadjectiveUS /loʊn/
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading OUR HERO GOES TO THE LONE HOUSE ON THE MARSH--HE MEETS THE DESPERATE-LOOKING MAN AND SOME VERY FINE DIPLOMACY FOLLOWS, ALSO STRANGE AND WEIRD SUGGESTIONS.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading OUR HERO GOES TO THE LONE HOUSE ON THE MARSH--HE MEETS THE DESPERATE-LOOKING MAN AND SOME VERY FINE DIPLOMACY FOLLOWS, ALSO STRANGE AND WEIRD SUGGESTIONS.
MARSHnounUS /mɑːrʃ/
low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation; usually is a transition zone between land and water
From this reading OUR HERO GOES TO THE LONE HOUSE ON THE MARSH--HE MEETS THE DESPERATE-LOOKING MAN AND SOME VERY FINE DIPLOMACY FOLLOWS, ALSO STRANGE AND WEIRD SUGGESTIONS.
MEETSnounUS /miːts/
plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held
From this reading OUR HERO GOES TO THE LONE HOUSE ON THE MARSH--HE MEETS THE DESPERATE-LOOKING MAN AND SOME VERY FINE DIPLOMACY FOLLOWS, ALSO STRANGE AND WEIRD SUGGESTIONS.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading "No, it is a cabin, and there is not another dwelling within a mile and a half at least."
not any; not one
From this reading "No, it is a cabin, and there is not another dwelling within a mile and a half at least."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The girl did not speak another word following her remark, or rather command, as recorded at the close of our preceding chapter; and soon she turned aside to take the path through the marsh, and for the first time spoke.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The girl did not speak another word following her remark, or rather command, as recorded at the close of our preceding chapter; and soon she turned aside to take the path through the marsh, and for the first time spoke.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading OUR HERO GOES TO THE LONE HOUSE ON THE MARSH--HE MEETS THE DESPERATE-LOOKING MAN AND SOME VERY FINE DIPLOMACY FOLLOWS, ALSO STRANGE AND WEIRD SUGGESTIONS.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The girl did not speak another word following her remark, or rather command, as recorded at the close of our preceding chapter; and soon she turned aside to take the path through the marsh, and for the first time spoke.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading OUR HERO GOES TO THE LONE HOUSE ON THE MARSH--HE MEETS THE DESPERATE-LOOKING MAN AND SOME VERY FINE DIPLOMACY FOLLOWS, ALSO STRANGE AND WEIRD SUGGESTIONS.
a course of conduct
From this reading The girl did not speak another word following her remark, or rather command, as recorded at the close of our preceding chapter; and soon she turned aside to take the path through the marsh, and for the first time spoke.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading The girl did not speak another word following her remark, or rather command, as recorded at the close of our preceding chapter; and soon she turned aside to take the path through the marsh, and for the first time spoke.
on the contrary
From this reading The girl did not speak another word following her remark, or rather command, as recorded at the close of our preceding chapter; and soon she turned aside to take the path through the marsh, and for the first time spoke.
recordedadjectiveUS /rəˈkɔːrdɪd/
set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction
From this reading The girl did not speak another word following her remark, or rather command, as recorded at the close of our preceding chapter; and soon she turned aside to take the path through the marsh, and for the first time spoke.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading The girl did not speak another word following her remark, or rather command, as recorded at the close of our preceding chapter; and soon she turned aside to take the path through the marsh, and for the first time spoke.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading She said: "That is the house where you see the glimmer of a light."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She said: "That is the house where you see the glimmer of a light."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The girl did not speak another word following her remark, or rather command, as recorded at the close of our preceding chapter; and soon she turned aside to take the path through the marsh, and for the first time spoke.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading OUR HERO GOES TO THE LONE HOUSE ON THE MARSH--HE MEETS THE DESPERATE-LOOKING MAN AND SOME VERY FINE DIPLOMACY FOLLOWS, ALSO STRANGE AND WEIRD SUGGESTIONS.
in the near future
From this reading The girl did not speak another word following her remark, or rather command, as recorded at the close of our preceding chapter; and soon she turned aside to take the path through the marsh, and for the first time spoke.
express in speech
From this reading The girl did not speak another word following her remark, or rather command, as recorded at the close of our preceding chapter; and soon she turned aside to take the path through the marsh, and for the first time spoke.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading The girl did not speak another word following her remark, or rather command, as recorded at the close of our preceding chapter; and soon she turned aside to take the path through the marsh, and for the first time spoke.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading OUR HERO GOES TO THE LONE HOUSE ON THE MARSH--HE MEETS THE DESPERATE-LOOKING MAN AND SOME VERY FINE DIPLOMACY FOLLOWS, ALSO STRANGE AND WEIRD SUGGESTIONS.
SUGGESTIONSnounUS /səˈdʒestʃənz/
plural of “suggestion” — an idea that is suggested
From this reading OUR HERO GOES TO THE LONE HOUSE ON THE MARSH--HE MEETS THE DESPERATE-LOOKING MAN AND SOME VERY FINE DIPLOMACY FOLLOWS, ALSO STRANGE AND WEIRD SUGGESTIONS.
carry out
From this reading The girl did not speak another word following her remark, or rather command, as recorded at the close of our preceding chapter; and soon she turned aside to take the path through the marsh, and for the first time spoke.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She said: "That is the house where you see the glimmer of a light."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OUR HERO GOES TO THE LONE HOUSE ON THE MARSH--HE MEETS THE DESPERATE-LOOKING MAN AND SOME VERY FINE DIPLOMACY FOLLOWS, ALSO STRANGE AND WEIRD SUGGESTIONS.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "No, it is a cabin, and there is not another dwelling within a mile and a half at least."
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "I thought that light was on some vessel in the bay."
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The girl did not speak another word following her remark, or rather command, as recorded at the close of our preceding chapter; and soon she turned aside to take the path through the marsh, and for the first time spoke.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The girl did not speak another word following her remark, or rather command, as recorded at the close of our preceding chapter; and soon she turned aside to take the path through the marsh, and for the first time spoke.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading OUR HERO GOES TO THE LONE HOUSE ON THE MARSH--HE MEETS THE DESPERATE-LOOKING MAN AND SOME VERY FINE DIPLOMACY FOLLOWS, ALSO STRANGE AND WEIRD SUGGESTIONS.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The girl did not speak another word following her remark, or rather command, as recorded at the close of our preceding chapter; and soon she turned aside to take the path through the marsh, and for the first time spoke.
precisely as stated
From this reading OUR HERO GOES TO THE LONE HOUSE ON THE MARSH--HE MEETS THE DESPERATE-LOOKING MAN AND SOME VERY FINE DIPLOMACY FOLLOWS, ALSO STRANGE AND WEIRD SUGGESTIONS.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading "I thought that light was on some vessel in the bay."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I thought that light was on some vessel in the bay."
WEIRDadjectiveUS /wɪrd/
suggesting the operation of supernatural influences
From this reading OUR HERO GOES TO THE LONE HOUSE ON THE MARSH--HE MEETS THE DESPERATE-LOOKING MAN AND SOME VERY FINE DIPLOMACY FOLLOWS, ALSO STRANGE AND WEIRD SUGGESTIONS.
in or at the place that
From this reading She said: "That is the house where you see the glimmer of a light."
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading "No, it is a cabin, and there is not another dwelling within a mile and a half at least."
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading The girl did not speak another word following her remark, or rather command, as recorded at the close of our preceding chapter; and soon she turned aside to take the path through the marsh, and for the first time spoke.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading She said: "That is the house where you see the glimmer of a light."
