used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Have you observed a sitting hare, List'ning, and, fearful of the storm Of horns and hounds, clap back her ear, Afraid to keep or leave her form?
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading "Have you observed a sitting hare, List'ning, and, fearful of the storm Of horns and hounds, clap back her ear, Afraid to keep or leave her form?
(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 By the Evelyns' own desire, Fleda's going to them was delayed for a week, because, they said, a furnace was to be brought into the house, and they would be all topsy-turvy till that fuss was over.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Fleda kept herself very quiet in the meantime, seeing almost nobody but the person whom it was her especial object to shun.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Have you observed a sitting hare, List'ning, and, fearful of the storm Of horns and hounds, clap back her ear, Afraid to keep or leave her form?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Do her best, she could not quite escape him, and was even drawn into two or three walks and rides, in spite of denying herself utterly to gentlemen at home, and losing, in consequence, a visit from her old friend.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "Have you observed a sitting hare, List'ning, and, fearful of the storm Of horns and hounds, clap back her ear, Afraid to keep or leave her form?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading By the Evelyns' own desire, Fleda's going to them was delayed for a week, because, they said, a furnace was to be brought into the house, and they would be all topsy-turvy till that fuss was over.
for the reason that
From this reading By the Evelyns' own desire, Fleda's going to them was delayed for a week, because, they said, a furnace was to be brought into the house, and they would be all topsy-turvy till that fuss was over.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Do her best, she could not quite escape him, and was even drawn into two or three walks and rides, in spite of denying herself utterly to gentlemen at home, and losing, in consequence, a visit from her old friend.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading By the Evelyns' own desire, Fleda's going to them was delayed for a week, because, they said, a furnace was to be brought into the house, and they would be all topsy-turvy till that fuss was over.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Fleda kept herself very quiet in the meantime, seeing almost nobody but the person whom it was her especial object to shun.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By the Evelyns' own desire, Fleda's going to them was delayed for a week, because, they said, a furnace was to be brought into the house, and they would be all topsy-turvy till that fuss was over.
clapverbUS /klæp/
put quickly or forcibly
From this reading "Have you observed a sitting hare, List'ning, and, fearful of the storm Of horns and hounds, clap back her ear, Afraid to keep or leave her form?
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Do her best, she could not quite escape him, and was even drawn into two or three walks and rides, in spite of denying herself utterly to gentlemen at home, and losing, in consequence, a visit from her old friend.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Do her best, she could not quite escape him, and was even drawn into two or three walks and rides, in spite of denying herself utterly to gentlemen at home, and losing, in consequence, a visit from her old friend.
delayedadjectiveUS /dɪˈleɪd/
not as far along as normal in development
From this reading By the Evelyns' own desire, Fleda's going to them was delayed for a week, because, they said, a furnace was to be brought into the house, and they would be all topsy-turvy till that fuss was over.
denyingverbUS /dɪˈnaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict
From this reading Do her best, she could not quite escape him, and was even drawn into two or three walks and rides, in spite of denying herself utterly to gentlemen at home, and losing, in consequence, a visit from her old friend.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading By the Evelyns' own desire, Fleda's going to them was delayed for a week, because, they said, a furnace was to be brought into the house, and they would be all topsy-turvy till that fuss was over.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Do her best, she could not quite escape him, and was even drawn into two or three walks and rides, in spite of denying herself utterly to gentlemen at home, and losing, in consequence, a visit from her old friend.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Do her best, she could not quite escape him, and was even drawn into two or three walks and rides, in spite of denying herself utterly to gentlemen at home, and losing, in consequence, a visit from her old friend.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading "Have you observed a sitting hare, List'ning, and, fearful of the storm Of horns and hounds, clap back her ear, Afraid to keep or leave her form?
the act of escaping physically
From this reading Do her best, she could not quite escape him, and was even drawn into two or three walks and rides, in spite of denying herself utterly to gentlemen at home, and losing, in consequence, a visit from her old friend.
especialadjectiveUS /əˈspeʃəl/
surpassing what is common or usual or expected
From this reading Fleda kept herself very quiet in the meantime, seeing almost nobody but the person whom it was her especial object to shun.
Evelyns
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From this reading By the Evelyns' own desire, Fleda's going to them was delayed for a week, because, they said, a furnace was to be brought into the house, and they would be all topsy-turvy till that fuss was over.
divisible by two
From this reading Do her best, she could not quite escape him, and was even drawn into two or three walks and rides, in spite of denying herself utterly to gentlemen at home, and losing, in consequence, a visit from her old friend.
experiencing or showing fear
From this reading "Have you observed a sitting hare, List'ning, and, fearful of the storm Of horns and hounds, clap back her ear, Afraid to keep or leave her form?
Fleda
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From this reading Fleda kept herself very quiet in the meantime, seeing almost nobody but the person whom it was her especial object to shun.
Fleda's
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From this reading By the Evelyns' own desire, Fleda's going to them was delayed for a week, because, they said, a furnace was to be brought into the house, and they would be all topsy-turvy till that fuss was over.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading By the Evelyns' own desire, Fleda's going to them was delayed for a week, because, they said, a furnace was to be brought into the house, and they would be all topsy-turvy till that fuss was over.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading "Have you observed a sitting hare, List'ning, and, fearful of the storm Of horns and hounds, clap back her ear, Afraid to keep or leave her form?
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Do her best, she could not quite escape him, and was even drawn into two or three walks and rides, in spite of denying herself utterly to gentlemen at home, and losing, in consequence, a visit from her old friend.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Do her best, she could not quite escape him, and was even drawn into two or three walks and rides, in spite of denying herself utterly to gentlemen at home, and losing, in consequence, a visit from her old friend.
furnacenounUS /ˈfɜːrnəs/
an enclosed chamber in which heat is produced to heat buildings, destroy refuse, smelt or refine ores, etc.
From this reading By the Evelyns' own desire, Fleda's going to them was delayed for a week, because, they said, a furnace was to be brought into the house, and they would be all topsy-turvy till that fuss was over.
fussverbUS /fʌs/
worry unnecessarily or excessively
From this reading By the Evelyns' own desire, Fleda's going to them was delayed for a week, because, they said, a furnace was to be brought into the house, and they would be all topsy-turvy till that fuss was over.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading Do her best, she could not quite escape him, and was even drawn into two or three walks and rides, in spite of denying herself utterly to gentlemen at home, and losing, in consequence, a visit from her old friend.
the act of departing
From this reading By the Evelyns' own desire, Fleda's going to them was delayed for a week, because, they said, a furnace was to be brought into the house, and they would be all topsy-turvy till that fuss was over.
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 "Have you observed a sitting hare, List'ning, and, fearful of the storm Of horns and hounds, clap back her ear, Afraid to keep or leave her form?
Haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Have you observed a sitting hare, List'ning, and, fearful of the storm Of horns and hounds, clap back her ear, Afraid to keep or leave her form?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Have you observed a sitting hare, List'ning, and, fearful of the storm Of horns and hounds, clap back her ear, Afraid to keep or leave her form?
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Fleda kept herself very quiet in the meantime, seeing almost nobody but the person whom it was her especial object to shun.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Do her best, she could not quite escape him, and was even drawn into two or three walks and rides, in spite of denying herself utterly to gentlemen at home, and losing, in consequence, a visit from her old friend.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Do her best, she could not quite escape him, and was even drawn into two or three walks and rides, in spite of denying herself utterly to gentlemen at home, and losing, in consequence, a visit from her old friend.
hornsnounUS /hɔːrnz/
plural of “horn” — a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
From this reading "Have you observed a sitting hare, List'ning, and, fearful of the storm Of horns and hounds, clap back her ear, Afraid to keep or leave her form?
houndsnounUS /haʊndz/
plural of “hound” — any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears
From this reading "Have you observed a sitting hare, List'ning, and, fearful of the storm Of horns and hounds, clap back her ear, Afraid to keep or leave her form?
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading By the Evelyns' own desire, Fleda's going to them was delayed for a week, because, they said, a furnace was to be brought into the house, and they would be all topsy-turvy till that fuss was over.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Fleda kept herself very quiet in the meantime, seeing almost nobody but the person whom it was her especial object to shun.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading By the Evelyns' own desire, Fleda's going to them was delayed for a week, because, they said, a furnace was to be brought into the house, and they would be all topsy-turvy till that fuss was over.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Fleda kept herself very quiet in the meantime, seeing almost nobody but the person whom it was her especial object to shun.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "Have you observed a sitting hare, List'ning, and, fearful of the storm Of horns and hounds, clap back her ear, Afraid to keep or leave her form?
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Fleda kept herself very quiet in the meantime, seeing almost nobody but the person whom it was her especial object to shun.
go away from a place
From this reading "Have you observed a sitting hare, List'ning, and, fearful of the storm Of horns and hounds, clap back her ear, Afraid to keep or leave her form?
List'ning
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From this reading "Have you observed a sitting hare, List'ning, and, fearful of the storm Of horns and hounds, clap back her ear, Afraid to keep or leave her form?
-ing form of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading Do her best, she could not quite escape him, and was even drawn into two or three walks and rides, in spite of denying herself utterly to gentlemen at home, and losing, in consequence, a visit from her old friend.
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading Fleda kept herself very quiet in the meantime, seeing almost nobody but the person whom it was her especial object to shun.
no person; not anyone
From this reading Fleda kept herself very quiet in the meantime, seeing almost nobody but the person whom it was her especial object to shun.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Do her best, she could not quite escape him, and was even drawn into two or three walks and rides, in spite of denying herself utterly to gentlemen at home, and losing, in consequence, a visit from her old friend.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Fleda kept herself very quiet in the meantime, seeing almost nobody but the person whom it was her especial object to shun.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading "Have you observed a sitting hare, List'ning, and, fearful of the storm Of horns and hounds, clap back her ear, Afraid to keep or leave her form?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Have you observed a sitting hare, List'ning, and, fearful of the storm Of horns and hounds, clap back her ear, Afraid to keep or leave her form?
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Do her best, she could not quite escape him, and was even drawn into two or three walks and rides, in spite of denying herself utterly to gentlemen at home, and losing, in consequence, a visit from her old friend.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Have you observed a sitting hare, List'ning, and, fearful of the storm Of horns and hounds, clap back her ear, Afraid to keep or leave her form?
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading By the Evelyns' own desire, Fleda's going to them was delayed for a week, because, they said, a furnace was to be brought into the house, and they would be all topsy-turvy till that fuss was over.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading By the Evelyns' own desire, Fleda's going to them was delayed for a week, because, they said, a furnace was to be brought into the house, and they would be all topsy-turvy till that fuss was over.
a human being
From this reading Fleda kept herself very quiet in the meantime, seeing almost nobody but the person whom it was her especial object to shun.
PRIORadjectiveUS /ˈpraɪər/
earlier in time
From this reading PRIOR.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Fleda kept herself very quiet in the meantime, seeing almost nobody but the person whom it was her especial object to shun.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Do her best, she could not quite escape him, and was even drawn into two or three walks and rides, in spite of denying herself utterly to gentlemen at home, and losing, in consequence, a visit from her old friend.
ridesnounUS /raɪdz/
plural of “ride” — a journey in a vehicle (usually an automobile)
From this reading Do her best, she could not quite escape him, and was even drawn into two or three walks and rides, in spite of denying herself utterly to gentlemen at home, and losing, in consequence, a visit from her old friend.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading By the Evelyns' own desire, Fleda's going to them was delayed for a week, because, they said, a furnace was to be brought into the house, and they would be all topsy-turvy till that fuss was over.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Fleda kept herself very quiet in the meantime, seeing almost nobody but the person whom it was her especial object to shun.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Do her best, she could not quite escape him, and was even drawn into two or three walks and rides, in spite of denying herself utterly to gentlemen at home, and losing, in consequence, a visit from her old friend.
shunverbUS /ʃʌn/
avoid and stay away from deliberately; stay clear of
From this reading Fleda kept herself very quiet in the meantime, seeing almost nobody but the person whom it was her especial object to shun.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading "Have you observed a sitting hare, List'ning, and, fearful of the storm Of horns and hounds, clap back her ear, Afraid to keep or leave her form?
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading Do her best, she could not quite escape him, and was even drawn into two or three walks and rides, in spite of denying herself utterly to gentlemen at home, and losing, in consequence, a visit from her old friend.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading "Have you observed a sitting hare, List'ning, and, fearful of the storm Of horns and hounds, clap back her ear, Afraid to keep or leave her form?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading By the Evelyns' own desire, Fleda's going to them was delayed for a week, because, they said, a furnace was to be brought into the house, and they would be all topsy-turvy till that fuss was over.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Have you observed a sitting hare, List'ning, and, fearful of the storm Of horns and hounds, clap back her ear, Afraid to keep or leave her form?
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading By the Evelyns' own desire, Fleda's going to them was delayed for a week, because, they said, a furnace was to be brought into the house, and they would be all topsy-turvy till that fuss was over.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading By the Evelyns' own desire, Fleda's going to them was delayed for a week, because, they said, a furnace was to be brought into the house, and they would be all topsy-turvy till that fuss was over.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Do her best, she could not quite escape him, and was even drawn into two or three walks and rides, in spite of denying herself utterly to gentlemen at home, and losing, in consequence, a visit from her old friend.
up to a particular time
From this reading By the Evelyns' own desire, Fleda's going to them was delayed for a week, because, they said, a furnace was to be brought into the house, and they would be all topsy-turvy till that fuss was over.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Have you observed a sitting hare, List'ning, and, fearful of the storm Of horns and hounds, clap back her ear, Afraid to keep or leave her form?
topsy-turvyadjectiveUS /ˈtɑːpsiˈtɜːrvi/
in utter disorder
From this reading By the Evelyns' own desire, Fleda's going to them was delayed for a week, because, they said, a furnace was to be brought into the house, and they would be all topsy-turvy till that fuss was over.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Do her best, she could not quite escape him, and was even drawn into two or three walks and rides, in spite of denying herself utterly to gentlemen at home, and losing, in consequence, a visit from her old friend.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Do her best, she could not quite escape him, and was even drawn into two or three walks and rides, in spite of denying herself utterly to gentlemen at home, and losing, in consequence, a visit from her old friend.
precisely as stated
From this reading Fleda kept herself very quiet in the meantime, seeing almost nobody but the person whom it was her especial object to shun.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Do her best, she could not quite escape him, and was even drawn into two or three walks and rides, in spite of denying herself utterly to gentlemen at home, and losing, in consequence, a visit from her old friend.
walksnounUS /wɔːks/
plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Do her best, she could not quite escape him, and was even drawn into two or three walks and rides, in spite of denying herself utterly to gentlemen at home, and losing, in consequence, a visit from her old friend.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading By the Evelyns' own desire, Fleda's going to them was delayed for a week, because, they said, a furnace was to be brought into the house, and they would be all topsy-turvy till that fuss was over.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading By the Evelyns' own desire, Fleda's going to them was delayed for a week, because, they said, a furnace was to be brought into the house, and they would be all topsy-turvy till that fuss was over.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Fleda kept herself very quiet in the meantime, seeing almost nobody but the person whom it was her especial object to shun.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading By the Evelyns' own desire, Fleda's going to them was delayed for a week, because, they said, a furnace was to be brought into the house, and they would be all topsy-turvy till that fuss was over.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Have you observed a sitting hare, List'ning, and, fearful of the storm Of horns and hounds, clap back her ear, Afraid to keep or leave her form?
