used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Gaunt was eager, with a dash of haste and recklessness about the matter that appealed to her gipsy temper.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Gaunt was eager, with a dash of haste and recklessness about the matter that appealed to her gipsy temper.
acresnounUS /ˈeɪkərz/
extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use
From this reading She knew that poor fools down in the valley were sick with the heat and the fever-dread; for herself, she lived on the cooler moor, and a glance at its clean acres, a touch of its heather-wind, were enough to banish all thought of fever like an unclean ghost that had no place here on the hill-tops.
(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 She knew that poor fools down in the valley were sick with the heat and the fever-dread; for herself, she lived on the cooler moor, and a glance at its clean acres, a touch of its heather-wind, were enough to banish all thought of fever like an unclean ghost that had no place here on the hill-tops.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She knew that poor fools down in the valley were sick with the heat and the fever-dread; for herself, she lived on the cooler moor, and a glance at its clean acres, a touch of its heather-wind, were enough to banish all thought of fever like an unclean ghost that had no place here on the hill-tops.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Gaunt was eager, with a dash of haste and recklessness about the matter that appealed to her gipsy temper.
appealedverbUS /əˈpiːld/
past form of “appeal” — take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading Gaunt was eager, with a dash of haste and recklessness about the matter that appealed to her gipsy temper.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Peggy’s high spirits did not forsake her as the time for her wedding drew near.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She knew that poor fools down in the valley were sick with the heat and the fever-dread; for herself, she lived on the cooler moor, and a glance at its clean acres, a touch of its heather-wind, were enough to banish all thought of fever like an unclean ghost that had no place here on the hill-tops.
banishverbUS /ˈbænɪʃ/
expel from a community or group
From this reading She knew that poor fools down in the valley were sick with the heat and the fever-dread; for herself, she lived on the cooler moor, and a glance at its clean acres, a touch of its heather-wind, were enough to banish all thought of fever like an unclean ghost that had no place here on the hill-tops.
Cilla
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From this reading Since the day when Cilla had met him on the Shepston Road, Reuben had found the old disquiet return.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading She knew that poor fools down in the valley were sick with the heat and the fever-dread; for herself, she lived on the cooler moor, and a glance at its clean acres, a touch of its heather-wind, were enough to banish all thought of fever like an unclean ghost that had no place here on the hill-tops.
coolernounUS /ˈkuːlər/
a refrigerator for cooling liquids
From this reading She knew that poor fools down in the valley were sick with the heat and the fever-dread; for herself, she lived on the cooler moor, and a glance at its clean acres, a touch of its heather-wind, were enough to banish all thought of fever like an unclean ghost that had no place here on the hill-tops.
dashverbUS /dæʃ/
run or move very quickly or hastily
From this reading Gaunt was eager, with a dash of haste and recklessness about the matter that appealed to her gipsy temper.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Since the day when Cilla had met him on the Shepston Road, Reuben had found the old disquiet return.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Peggy’s high spirits did not forsake her as the time for her wedding drew near.
disquietnounUS /dɪˈskwaɪət/
a feeling of mild anxiety about possible developments
From this reading Since the day when Cilla had met him on the Shepston Road, Reuben had found the old disquiet return.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading She knew that poor fools down in the valley were sick with the heat and the fever-dread; for herself, she lived on the cooler moor, and a glance at its clean acres, a touch of its heather-wind, were enough to banish all thought of fever like an unclean ghost that had no place here on the hill-tops.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Peggy’s high spirits did not forsake her as the time for her wedding drew near.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading She did not know that a part at least of Gaunt’s haste was due to Priscilla of the Good Intent.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading Gaunt was eager, with a dash of haste and recklessness about the matter that appealed to her gipsy temper.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading She knew that poor fools down in the valley were sick with the heat and the fever-dread; for herself, she lived on the cooler moor, and a glance at its clean acres, a touch of its heather-wind, were enough to banish all thought of fever like an unclean ghost that had no place here on the hill-tops.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading She knew that poor fools down in the valley were sick with the heat and the fever-dread; for herself, she lived on the cooler moor, and a glance at its clean acres, a touch of its heather-wind, were enough to banish all thought of fever like an unclean ghost that had no place here on the hill-tops.
fever-dread
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From this reading She knew that poor fools down in the valley were sick with the heat and the fever-dread; for herself, she lived on the cooler moor, and a glance at its clean acres, a touch of its heather-wind, were enough to banish all thought of fever like an unclean ghost that had no place here on the hill-tops.
foolsnounUS /fuːlz/
plural of “fool” — a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading She knew that poor fools down in the valley were sick with the heat and the fever-dread; for herself, she lived on the cooler moor, and a glance at its clean acres, a touch of its heather-wind, were enough to banish all thought of fever like an unclean ghost that had no place here on the hill-tops.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Peggy’s high spirits did not forsake her as the time for her wedding drew near.
forsakeverbUS /fɔːrˈseɪk/
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading Peggy’s high spirits did not forsake her as the time for her wedding drew near.
set up or found
From this reading Since the day when Cilla had met him on the Shepston Road, Reuben had found the old disquiet return.
GauntadjectiveUS /ɡɔːnt/
very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold
From this reading Gaunt was eager, with a dash of haste and recklessness about the matter that appealed to her gipsy temper.
Gaunt's
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From this reading She did not know that a part at least of Gaunt’s haste was due to Priscilla of the Good Intent.
a mental representation of some haunting experience
From this reading She knew that poor fools down in the valley were sick with the heat and the fever-dread; for herself, she lived on the cooler moor, and a glance at its clean acres, a touch of its heather-wind, were enough to banish all thought of fever like an unclean ghost that had no place here on the hill-tops.
gipsynoun
a laborer who moves from place to place as demanded by employment
From this reading Gaunt was eager, with a dash of haste and recklessness about the matter that appealed to her gipsy temper.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading She knew that poor fools down in the valley were sick with the heat and the fever-dread; for herself, she lived on the cooler moor, and a glance at its clean acres, a touch of its heather-wind, were enough to banish all thought of fever like an unclean ghost that had no place here on the hill-tops.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading She did not know that a part at least of Gaunt’s haste was due to Priscilla of the Good Intent.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She knew that poor fools down in the valley were sick with the heat and the fever-dread; for herself, she lived on the cooler moor, and a glance at its clean acres, a touch of its heather-wind, were enough to banish all thought of fever like an unclean ghost that had no place here on the hill-tops.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading Gaunt was eager, with a dash of haste and recklessness about the matter that appealed to her gipsy temper.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading She knew that poor fools down in the valley were sick with the heat and the fever-dread; for herself, she lived on the cooler moor, and a glance at its clean acres, a touch of its heather-wind, were enough to banish all thought of fever like an unclean ghost that had no place here on the hill-tops.
heather-wind
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From this reading She knew that poor fools down in the valley were sick with the heat and the fever-dread; for herself, she lived on the cooler moor, and a glance at its clean acres, a touch of its heather-wind, were enough to banish all thought of fever like an unclean ghost that had no place here on the hill-tops.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Peggy’s high spirits did not forsake her as the time for her wedding drew near.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading She knew that poor fools down in the valley were sick with the heat and the fever-dread; for herself, she lived on the cooler moor, and a glance at its clean acres, a touch of its heather-wind, were enough to banish all thought of fever like an unclean ghost that had no place here on the hill-tops.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She knew that poor fools down in the valley were sick with the heat and the fever-dread; for herself, she lived on the cooler moor, and a glance at its clean acres, a touch of its heather-wind, were enough to banish all thought of fever like an unclean ghost that had no place here on the hill-tops.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Peggy’s high spirits did not forsake her as the time for her wedding drew near.
hill-tops
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From this reading She knew that poor fools down in the valley were sick with the heat and the fever-dread; for herself, she lived on the cooler moor, and a glance at its clean acres, a touch of its heather-wind, were enough to banish all thought of fever like an unclean ghost that had no place here on the hill-tops.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Since the day when Cilla had met him on the Shepston Road, Reuben had found the old disquiet return.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She knew that poor fools down in the valley were sick with the heat and the fever-dread; for herself, she lived on the cooler moor, and a glance at its clean acres, a touch of its heather-wind, were enough to banish all thought of fever like an unclean ghost that had no place here on the hill-tops.
IntentnounUS /ˌɪnˈtent/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading She did not know that a part at least of Gaunt’s haste was due to Priscilla of the Good Intent.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading She knew that poor fools down in the valley were sick with the heat and the fever-dread; for herself, she lived on the cooler moor, and a glance at its clean acres, a touch of its heather-wind, were enough to banish all thought of fever like an unclean ghost that had no place here on the hill-tops.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She knew that poor fools down in the valley were sick with the heat and the fever-dread; for herself, she lived on the cooler moor, and a glance at its clean acres, a touch of its heather-wind, were enough to banish all thought of fever like an unclean ghost that had no place here on the hill-tops.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She did not know that a part at least of Gaunt’s haste was due to Priscilla of the Good Intent.
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 She did not know that a part at least of Gaunt’s haste was due to Priscilla of the Good Intent.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading She knew that poor fools down in the valley were sick with the heat and the fever-dread; for herself, she lived on the cooler moor, and a glance at its clean acres, a touch of its heather-wind, were enough to banish all thought of fever like an unclean ghost that had no place here on the hill-tops.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading She knew that poor fools down in the valley were sick with the heat and the fever-dread; for herself, she lived on the cooler moor, and a glance at its clean acres, a touch of its heather-wind, were enough to banish all thought of fever like an unclean ghost that had no place here on the hill-tops.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Gaunt was eager, with a dash of haste and recklessness about the matter that appealed to her gipsy temper.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Since the day when Cilla had met him on the Shepston Road, Reuben had found the old disquiet return.
moorverbUS /mʊr/
secure in or as if in a berth or dock
From this reading She knew that poor fools down in the valley were sick with the heat and the fever-dread; for herself, she lived on the cooler moor, and a glance at its clean acres, a touch of its heather-wind, were enough to banish all thought of fever like an unclean ghost that had no place here on the hill-tops.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Peggy’s high spirits did not forsake her as the time for her wedding drew near.
not any; not one
From this reading She knew that poor fools down in the valley were sick with the heat and the fever-dread; for herself, she lived on the cooler moor, and a glance at its clean acres, a touch of its heather-wind, were enough to banish all thought of fever like an unclean ghost that had no place here on the hill-tops.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Peggy’s high spirits did not forsake her as the time for her wedding drew near.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Gaunt was eager, with a dash of haste and recklessness about the matter that appealed to her gipsy temper.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Since the day when Cilla had met him on the Shepston Road, Reuben had found the old disquiet return.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She knew that poor fools down in the valley were sick with the heat and the fever-dread; for herself, she lived on the cooler moor, and a glance at its clean acres, a touch of its heather-wind, were enough to banish all thought of fever like an unclean ghost that had no place here on the hill-tops.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading She did not know that a part at least of Gaunt’s haste was due to Priscilla of the Good Intent.
Peggy's
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From this reading Peggy’s high spirits did not forsake her as the time for her wedding drew near.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading She knew that poor fools down in the valley were sick with the heat and the fever-dread; for herself, she lived on the cooler moor, and a glance at its clean acres, a touch of its heather-wind, were enough to banish all thought of fever like an unclean ghost that had no place here on the hill-tops.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading She knew that poor fools down in the valley were sick with the heat and the fever-dread; for herself, she lived on the cooler moor, and a glance at its clean acres, a touch of its heather-wind, were enough to banish all thought of fever like an unclean ghost that had no place here on the hill-tops.
Priscilla
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From this reading She did not know that a part at least of Gaunt’s haste was due to Priscilla of the Good Intent.
recklessnessnounUS /ˈrekləsnəs/
the trait of giving little thought to danger
From this reading Gaunt was eager, with a dash of haste and recklessness about the matter that appealed to her gipsy temper.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Since the day when Cilla had met him on the Shepston Road, Reuben had found the old disquiet return.
ReubennounUS /ˈruːbən/
(Old Testment) a son of Jacob and forefather of one of the tribes of Israel
From this reading Since the day when Cilla had met him on the Shepston Road, Reuben had found the old disquiet return.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Since the day when Cilla had met him on the Shepston Road, Reuben had found the old disquiet return.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She knew that poor fools down in the valley were sick with the heat and the fever-dread; for herself, she lived on the cooler moor, and a glance at its clean acres, a touch of its heather-wind, were enough to banish all thought of fever like an unclean ghost that had no place here on the hill-tops.
Shepston
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From this reading Since the day when Cilla had met him on the Shepston Road, Reuben had found the old disquiet return.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading She knew that poor fools down in the valley were sick with the heat and the fever-dread; for herself, she lived on the cooler moor, and a glance at its clean acres, a touch of its heather-wind, were enough to banish all thought of fever like an unclean ghost that had no place here on the hill-tops.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since the day when Cilla had met him on the Shepston Road, Reuben had found the old disquiet return.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Peggy’s high spirits did not forsake her as the time for her wedding drew near.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading Gaunt was eager, with a dash of haste and recklessness about the matter that appealed to her gipsy temper.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Gaunt was eager, with a dash of haste and recklessness about the matter that appealed to her gipsy temper.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Peggy’s high spirits did not forsake her as the time for her wedding drew near.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading She knew that poor fools down in the valley were sick with the heat and the fever-dread; for herself, she lived on the cooler moor, and a glance at its clean acres, a touch of its heather-wind, were enough to banish all thought of fever like an unclean ghost that had no place here on the hill-tops.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Peggy’s high spirits did not forsake her as the time for her wedding drew near.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Gaunt was eager, with a dash of haste and recklessness about the matter that appealed to her gipsy temper.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading She knew that poor fools down in the valley were sick with the heat and the fever-dread; for herself, she lived on the cooler moor, and a glance at its clean acres, a touch of its heather-wind, were enough to banish all thought of fever like an unclean ghost that had no place here on the hill-tops.
uncleanadjectiveUS /ənˈkliːn/
soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
From this reading She knew that poor fools down in the valley were sick with the heat and the fever-dread; for herself, she lived on the cooler moor, and a glance at its clean acres, a touch of its heather-wind, were enough to banish all thought of fever like an unclean ghost that had no place here on the hill-tops.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading She knew that poor fools down in the valley were sick with the heat and the fever-dread; for herself, she lived on the cooler moor, and a glance at its clean acres, a touch of its heather-wind, were enough to banish all thought of fever like an unclean ghost that had no place here on the hill-tops.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Gaunt was eager, with a dash of haste and recklessness about the matter that appealed to her gipsy temper.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading Peggy’s high spirits did not forsake her as the time for her wedding drew near.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She knew that poor fools down in the valley were sick with the heat and the fever-dread; for herself, she lived on the cooler moor, and a glance at its clean acres, a touch of its heather-wind, were enough to banish all thought of fever like an unclean ghost that had no place here on the hill-tops.
at the time that
From this reading Since the day when Cilla had met him on the Shepston Road, Reuben had found the old disquiet return.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Gaunt was eager, with a dash of haste and recklessness about the matter that appealed to her gipsy temper.
