used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was just after sundown, and that is a very sober time of day in winter, especially in some states of the weather.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was just after sundown, and that is a very sober time of day in winter, especially in some states of the weather.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Nothing could be more obliging and respectful than the lion's letter was, in appearance; but there was death in the true intent."
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading "Nothing could be more obliging and respectful than the lion's letter was, in appearance; but there was death in the true intent."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The landscape had grown more dark since Fleda came up the hill, or else the eyes that looked at it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Nothing could be more obliging and respectful than the lion's letter was, in appearance; but there was death in the true intent."
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both, probably.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Nothing could be more obliging and respectful than the lion's letter was, in appearance; but there was death in the true intent."
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The landscape had grown more dark since Fleda came up the hill, or else the eyes that looked at it.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "Nothing could be more obliging and respectful than the lion's letter was, in appearance; but there was death in the true intent."
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The landscape had grown more dark since Fleda came up the hill, or else the eyes that looked at it.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was just after sundown, and that is a very sober time of day in winter, especially in some states of the weather.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading "Nothing could be more obliging and respectful than the lion's letter was, in appearance; but there was death in the true intent."
else
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From this reading The landscape had grown more dark since Fleda came up the hill, or else the eyes that looked at it.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading It was just after sundown, and that is a very sober time of day in winter, especially in some states of the weather.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The landscape had grown more dark since Fleda came up the hill, or else the eyes that looked at it.
Fleda
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From this reading The landscape had grown more dark since Fleda came up the hill, or else the eyes that looked at it.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading The landscape had grown more dark since Fleda came up the hill, or else the eyes that looked at it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The landscape had grown more dark since Fleda came up the hill, or else the eyes that looked at it.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading The landscape had grown more dark since Fleda came up the hill, or else the eyes that looked at it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Nothing could be more obliging and respectful than the lion's letter was, in appearance; but there was death in the true intent."
intentnounUS /ˌɪnˈtent/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading "Nothing could be more obliging and respectful than the lion's letter was, in appearance; but there was death in the true intent."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was just after sundown, and that is a very sober time of day in winter, especially in some states of the weather.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The landscape had grown more dark since Fleda came up the hill, or else the eyes that looked at it.
and nothing more
From this reading It was just after sundown, and that is a very sober time of day in winter, especially in some states of the weather.
L'ESTRANGE
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From this reading L'ESTRANGE.
landscapenounUS /ˈlændskeɪp/
an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
From this reading The landscape had grown more dark since Fleda came up the hill, or else the eyes that looked at it.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading "Nothing could be more obliging and respectful than the lion's letter was, in appearance; but there was death in the true intent."
lion'snounUS /ˈlaɪənz/
possessive form of “lion” — large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading "Nothing could be more obliging and respectful than the lion's letter was, in appearance; but there was death in the true intent."
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The landscape had grown more dark since Fleda came up the hill, or else the eyes that looked at it.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Nothing could be more obliging and respectful than the lion's letter was, in appearance; but there was death in the true intent."
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "Nothing could be more obliging and respectful than the lion's letter was, in appearance; but there was death in the true intent."
obligingadjectiveUS /əˈblaɪdʒɪŋ/
showing a cheerful willingness to do favors for others
From this reading "Nothing could be more obliging and respectful than the lion's letter was, in appearance; but there was death in the true intent."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was just after sundown, and that is a very sober time of day in winter, especially in some states of the weather.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The landscape had grown more dark since Fleda came up the hill, or else the eyes that looked at it.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Both, probably.
respectfuladjectiveUS /rɪˈspektfəl/
full of or exhibiting respect
From this reading "Nothing could be more obliging and respectful than the lion's letter was, in appearance; but there was death in the true intent."
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading The landscape had grown more dark since Fleda came up the hill, or else the eyes that looked at it.
soberadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊbər/
not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading It was just after sundown, and that is a very sober time of day in winter, especially in some states of the weather.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It was just after sundown, and that is a very sober time of day in winter, especially in some states of the weather.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading It was just after sundown, and that is a very sober time of day in winter, especially in some states of the weather.
sundownnounUS /ˈsʌndaʊn/
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading It was just after sundown, and that is a very sober time of day in winter, especially in some states of the weather.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "Nothing could be more obliging and respectful than the lion's letter was, in appearance; but there was death in the true intent."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The landscape had grown more dark since Fleda came up the hill, or else the eyes that looked at it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Nothing could be more obliging and respectful than the lion's letter was, in appearance; but there was death in the true intent."
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Nothing could be more obliging and respectful than the lion's letter was, in appearance; but there was death in the true intent."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was just after sundown, and that is a very sober time of day in winter, especially in some states of the weather.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading "Nothing could be more obliging and respectful than the lion's letter was, in appearance; but there was death in the true intent."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The landscape had grown more dark since Fleda came up the hill, or else the eyes that looked at it.
precisely as stated
From this reading It was just after sundown, and that is a very sober time of day in winter, especially in some states of the weather.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Nothing could be more obliging and respectful than the lion's letter was, in appearance; but there was death in the true intent."
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading It was just after sundown, and that is a very sober time of day in winter, especially in some states of the weather.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading It was just after sundown, and that is a very sober time of day in winter, especially in some states of the weather.
