used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The afternoon was already drawing to a close, the gray clouds cutting off the last faint rays of daylight; and, as the young man was somewhat near-sighted, he did not recognize her until they were face to face.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading The afternoon was already drawing to a close, the gray clouds cutting off the last faint rays of daylight; and, as the young man was somewhat near-sighted, he did not recognize her until they were face to face.
anew
From this reading CLARENCE AGAIN.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The afternoon was already drawing to a close, the gray clouds cutting off the last faint rays of daylight; and, as the young man was somewhat near-sighted, he did not recognize her until they were face to face.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Soberly and slowly Patty was walking towards home on the last day of November.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The afternoon was already drawing to a close, the gray clouds cutting off the last faint rays of daylight; and, as the young man was somewhat near-sighted, he did not recognize her until they were face to face.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The rain had been falling at intervals through the day, interspersed with spits of snow.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The rain had been falling at intervals through the day, interspersed with spits of snow.
CLARENCEnounUS /ˈklerəns/
a closed carriage with four wheels and seats for four passengers
From this reading CLARENCE AGAIN.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading The afternoon was already drawing to a close, the gray clouds cutting off the last faint rays of daylight; and, as the young man was somewhat near-sighted, he did not recognize her until they were face to face.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading The afternoon was already drawing to a close, the gray clouds cutting off the last faint rays of daylight; and, as the young man was somewhat near-sighted, he did not recognize her until they were face to face.
the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film
From this reading The afternoon was already drawing to a close, the gray clouds cutting off the last faint rays of daylight; and, as the young man was somewhat near-sighted, he did not recognize her until they were face to face.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Soberly and slowly Patty was walking towards home on the last day of November.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading The afternoon was already drawing to a close, the gray clouds cutting off the last faint rays of daylight; and, as the young man was somewhat near-sighted, he did not recognize her until they were face to face.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The afternoon was already drawing to a close, the gray clouds cutting off the last faint rays of daylight; and, as the young man was somewhat near-sighted, he did not recognize her until they were face to face.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading The afternoon was already drawing to a close, the gray clouds cutting off the last faint rays of daylight; and, as the young man was somewhat near-sighted, he did not recognize her until they were face to face.
encounteredverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərd/
past form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading Not far from her own gate Patty encountered Clarence Toxteth.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The afternoon was already drawing to a close, the gray clouds cutting off the last faint rays of daylight; and, as the young man was somewhat near-sighted, he did not recognize her until they were face to face.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading The afternoon was already drawing to a close, the gray clouds cutting off the last faint rays of daylight; and, as the young man was somewhat near-sighted, he did not recognize her until they were face to face.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading The rain had been falling at intervals through the day, interspersed with spits of snow.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Not far from her own gate Patty encountered Clarence Toxteth.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Not far from her own gate Patty encountered Clarence Toxteth.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading Not far from her own gate Patty encountered Clarence Toxteth.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading The afternoon was already drawing to a close, the gray clouds cutting off the last faint rays of daylight; and, as the young man was somewhat near-sighted, he did not recognize her until they were face to face.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The rain had been falling at intervals through the day, interspersed with spits of snow.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The afternoon was already drawing to a close, the gray clouds cutting off the last faint rays of daylight; and, as the young man was somewhat near-sighted, he did not recognize her until they were face to face.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Not far from her own gate Patty encountered Clarence Toxteth.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Soberly and slowly Patty was walking towards home on the last day of November.
interspersedverbUS /ˌɪntərˈspɜːrst/
past form of “intersperse” — place at intervals in or among
From this reading The rain had been falling at intervals through the day, interspersed with spits of snow.
intervalsnounUS /ˈɪntərvəlz/
plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading The rain had been falling at intervals through the day, interspersed with spits of snow.
immediately past
From this reading Soberly and slowly Patty was walking towards home on the last day of November.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The afternoon was already drawing to a close, the gray clouds cutting off the last faint rays of daylight; and, as the young man was somewhat near-sighted, he did not recognize her until they were face to face.
near-sighted
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The afternoon was already drawing to a close, the gray clouds cutting off the last faint rays of daylight; and, as the young man was somewhat near-sighted, he did not recognize her until they were face to face.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not far from her own gate Patty encountered Clarence Toxteth.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading Soberly and slowly Patty was walking towards home on the last day of November.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Soberly and slowly Patty was walking towards home on the last day of November.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The afternoon was already drawing to a close, the gray clouds cutting off the last faint rays of daylight; and, as the young man was somewhat near-sighted, he did not recognize her until they were face to face.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Soberly and slowly Patty was walking towards home on the last day of November.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Not far from her own gate Patty encountered Clarence Toxteth.
PattynounUS /ˈpæti/
small flat mass of chopped food
From this reading Soberly and slowly Patty was walking towards home on the last day of November.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading The rain had been falling at intervals through the day, interspersed with spits of snow.
raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading The afternoon was already drawing to a close, the gray clouds cutting off the last faint rays of daylight; and, as the young man was somewhat near-sighted, he did not recognize her until they were face to face.
recognizeverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading The afternoon was already drawing to a close, the gray clouds cutting off the last faint rays of daylight; and, as the young man was somewhat near-sighted, he did not recognize her until they were face to face.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Soberly and slowly Patty was walking towards home on the last day of November.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading The rain had been falling at intervals through the day, interspersed with spits of snow.
SoberlyadverbUS /ˈsoʊbərli/
in a grave and sober manner
From this reading Soberly and slowly Patty was walking towards home on the last day of November.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading The afternoon was already drawing to a close, the gray clouds cutting off the last faint rays of daylight; and, as the young man was somewhat near-sighted, he did not recognize her until they were face to face.
spitsnounUS /spɪts/
plural of “spit” — a narrow strip of land that juts out into the sea
From this reading The rain had been falling at intervals through the day, interspersed with spits of snow.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Soberly and slowly Patty was walking towards home on the last day of November.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The afternoon was already drawing to a close, the gray clouds cutting off the last faint rays of daylight; and, as the young man was somewhat near-sighted, he did not recognize her until they were face to face.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The rain had been falling at intervals through the day, interspersed with spits of snow.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The afternoon was already drawing to a close, the gray clouds cutting off the last faint rays of daylight; and, as the young man was somewhat near-sighted, he did not recognize her until they were face to face.
in the direction of
From this reading Soberly and slowly Patty was walking towards home on the last day of November.
Toxteth
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Not far from her own gate Patty encountered Clarence Toxteth.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The afternoon was already drawing to a close, the gray clouds cutting off the last faint rays of daylight; and, as the young man was somewhat near-sighted, he did not recognize her until they were face to face.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading Soberly and slowly Patty was walking towards home on the last day of November.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Soberly and slowly Patty was walking towards home on the last day of November.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The afternoon was already drawing to a close, the gray clouds cutting off the last faint rays of daylight; and, as the young man was somewhat near-sighted, he did not recognize her until they were face to face.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The rain had been falling at intervals through the day, interspersed with spits of snow.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The afternoon was already drawing to a close, the gray clouds cutting off the last faint rays of daylight; and, as the young man was somewhat near-sighted, he did not recognize her until they were face to face.
