used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One afternoon in the early autumn Kimberly came to Cedar Lodge a little later than usual and asked Alice, as he often did, to walk to the lake.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading One afternoon in the early autumn Kimberly came to Cedar Lodge a little later than usual and asked Alice, as he often did, to walk to the lake.
Alice
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From this reading One afternoon in the early autumn Kimberly came to Cedar Lodge a little later than usual and asked Alice, as he often did, to walk to the lake.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading They stopped at a bench near an elm overlooking the water.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading One afternoon in the early autumn Kimberly came to Cedar Lodge a little later than usual and asked Alice, as he often did, to walk to the lake.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading One afternoon in the early autumn Kimberly came to Cedar Lodge a little later than usual and asked Alice, as he often did, to walk to the lake.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading One afternoon in the early autumn Kimberly came to Cedar Lodge a little later than usual and asked Alice, as he often did, to walk to the lake.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They stopped at a bench near an elm overlooking the water.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading One afternoon in the early autumn Kimberly came to Cedar Lodge a little later than usual and asked Alice, as he often did, to walk to the lake.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "You have been in town to-day," said Alice.
a long seat for more than one person
From this reading They stopped at a bench near an elm overlooking the water.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading One afternoon in the early autumn Kimberly came to Cedar Lodge a little later than usual and asked Alice, as he often did, to walk to the lake.
CedarnounUS /ˈsiːdər/
any of numerous trees of the family Cupressaceae that resemble cedars
From this reading One afternoon in the early autumn Kimberly came to Cedar Lodge a little later than usual and asked Alice, as he often did, to walk to the lake.
conferencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfərəns/
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading "Yes; a conference this morning on the market.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading He started down the path with something more than his ordinary decision and inclined for a time to reticence.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading One afternoon in the early autumn Kimberly came to Cedar Lodge a little later than usual and asked Alice, as he often did, to walk to the lake.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He started down the path with something more than his ordinary decision and inclined for a time to reticence.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading One afternoon in the early autumn Kimberly came to Cedar Lodge a little later than usual and asked Alice, as he often did, to walk to the lake.
elmnounUS /elm/
any of various trees of the genus Ulmus: important timber or shade trees
From this reading They stopped at a bench near an elm overlooking the water.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He started down the path with something more than his ordinary decision and inclined for a time to reticence.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "You have been in town to-day," said Alice.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One afternoon in the early autumn Kimberly came to Cedar Lodge a little later than usual and asked Alice, as he often did, to walk to the lake.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He started down the path with something more than his ordinary decision and inclined for a time to reticence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One afternoon in the early autumn Kimberly came to Cedar Lodge a little later than usual and asked Alice, as he often did, to walk to the lake.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading He started down the path with something more than his ordinary decision and inclined for a time to reticence.
Kimberly
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From this reading One afternoon in the early autumn Kimberly came to Cedar Lodge a little later than usual and asked Alice, as he often did, to walk to the lake.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading One afternoon in the early autumn Kimberly came to Cedar Lodge a little later than usual and asked Alice, as he often did, to walk to the lake.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading One afternoon in the early autumn Kimberly came to Cedar Lodge a little later than usual and asked Alice, as he often did, to walk to the lake.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading One afternoon in the early autumn Kimberly came to Cedar Lodge a little later than usual and asked Alice, as he often did, to walk to the lake.
LodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading One afternoon in the early autumn Kimberly came to Cedar Lodge a little later than usual and asked Alice, as he often did, to walk to the lake.
the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold
From this reading "Yes; a conference this morning on the market.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He started down the path with something more than his ordinary decision and inclined for a time to reticence.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "Yes; a conference this morning on the market.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading They stopped at a bench near an elm overlooking the water.
many times at short intervals
From this reading One afternoon in the early autumn Kimberly came to Cedar Lodge a little later than usual and asked Alice, as he often did, to walk to the lake.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Yes; a conference this morning on the market.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One afternoon in the early autumn Kimberly came to Cedar Lodge a little later than usual and asked Alice, as he often did, to walk to the lake.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading He started down the path with something more than his ordinary decision and inclined for a time to reticence.
overlookingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərlʊkɪŋ/
used of a height or viewpoint
From this reading They stopped at a bench near an elm overlooking the water.
a course of conduct
From this reading He started down the path with something more than his ordinary decision and inclined for a time to reticence.
reticencenounUS /ˈretɪsəns/
the trait of being uncommunicative; not volunteering anything more than necessary
From this reading He started down the path with something more than his ordinary decision and inclined for a time to reticence.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You have been in town to-day," said Alice.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading He started down the path with something more than his ordinary decision and inclined for a time to reticence.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He started down the path with something more than his ordinary decision and inclined for a time to reticence.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading They stopped at a bench near an elm overlooking the water.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading One afternoon in the early autumn Kimberly came to Cedar Lodge a little later than usual and asked Alice, as he often did, to walk to the lake.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading One afternoon in the early autumn Kimberly came to Cedar Lodge a little later than usual and asked Alice, as he often did, to walk to the lake.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They stopped at a bench near an elm overlooking the water.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Yes; a conference this morning on the market.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He started down the path with something more than his ordinary decision and inclined for a time to reticence.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One afternoon in the early autumn Kimberly came to Cedar Lodge a little later than usual and asked Alice, as he often did, to walk to the lake.
to-day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You have been in town to-day," said Alice.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading "You have been in town to-day," said Alice.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading One afternoon in the early autumn Kimberly came to Cedar Lodge a little later than usual and asked Alice, as he often did, to walk to the lake.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading One afternoon in the early autumn Kimberly came to Cedar Lodge a little later than usual and asked Alice, as he often did, to walk to the lake.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading They stopped at a bench near an elm overlooking the water.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He started down the path with something more than his ordinary decision and inclined for a time to reticence.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes; a conference this morning on the market.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You have been in town to-day," said Alice.
