used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This last exclamation was caused by the appearance, not many paces from them, of Adrian Sorio himself who emerged from a gap in the hedge, hatless and excited.
AdriannounUS /ˈeɪdriən/
Roman Emperor who was the adoptive son of Trajan; travelled throughout his empire to strengthen its frontiers and encourage learning and architecture; on a visit to Britain in 122 he ordered the construction of Hadrian's Wall (76-138)
From this reading This last exclamation was caused by the appearance, not many paces from them, of Adrian Sorio himself who emerged from a gap in the hedge, hatless and excited.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He came hurrying back as fast as he went, almost as if Nance herself had been some kind of furred or feathered animal that might disappear if it were not held fast.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This last exclamation was caused by the appearance, not many paces from them, of Adrian Sorio himself who emerged from a gap in the hedge, hatless and excited.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading He came hurrying back as fast as he went, almost as if Nance herself had been some kind of furred or feathered animal that might disappear if it were not held fast.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading This last exclamation was caused by the appearance, not many paces from them, of Adrian Sorio himself who emerged from a gap in the hedge, hatless and excited.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He came hurrying back as fast as he went, almost as if Nance herself had been some kind of furred or feathered animal that might disappear if it were not held fast.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He came hurrying back as fast as he went, almost as if Nance herself had been some kind of furred or feathered animal that might disappear if it were not held fast.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He came hurrying back as fast as he went, almost as if Nance herself had been some kind of furred or feathered animal that might disappear if it were not held fast.
call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading “I beg your pardon, Madam,” he said, breathlessly, “but you don’t often see those so near the town.
breathlesslyadverbUS /ˈbreθləsli/
in a breathless manner
From this reading “I beg your pardon, Madam,” he said, breathlessly, “but you don’t often see those so near the town.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “I beg your pardon, Madam,” he said, breathlessly, “but you don’t often see those so near the town.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This last exclamation was caused by the appearance, not many paces from them, of Adrian Sorio himself who emerged from a gap in the hedge, hatless and excited.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He came hurrying back as fast as he went, almost as if Nance herself had been some kind of furred or feathered animal that might disappear if it were not held fast.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading “I was on the tow-path,” he gasped, “and I caught sight of you.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading This last exclamation was caused by the appearance, not many paces from them, of Adrian Sorio himself who emerged from a gap in the hedge, hatless and excited.
disappearverbUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪr/
get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading He came hurrying back as fast as he went, almost as if Nance herself had been some kind of furred or feathered animal that might disappear if it were not held fast.
don't
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From this reading “I beg your pardon, Madam,” he said, breathlessly, “but you don’t often see those so near the town.
emergedverbUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒd/
past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment
From this reading This last exclamation was caused by the appearance, not many paces from them, of Adrian Sorio himself who emerged from a gap in the hedge, hatless and excited.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading This last exclamation was caused by the appearance, not many paces from them, of Adrian Sorio himself who emerged from a gap in the hedge, hatless and excited.
exclamationnounUS /ˌekskləˈmeɪʃən/
an abrupt excited utterance
From this reading This last exclamation was caused by the appearance, not many paces from them, of Adrian Sorio himself who emerged from a gap in the hedge, hatless and excited.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading He came hurrying back as fast as he went, almost as if Nance herself had been some kind of furred or feathered animal that might disappear if it were not held fast.
featheredadjectiveUS /ˈfeðərd/
adorned with feathers or plumes
From this reading He came hurrying back as fast as he went, almost as if Nance herself had been some kind of furred or feathered animal that might disappear if it were not held fast.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This last exclamation was caused by the appearance, not many paces from them, of Adrian Sorio himself who emerged from a gap in the hedge, hatless and excited.
furredadjective
covered with a dense coat of fine silky hairs
From this reading He came hurrying back as fast as he went, almost as if Nance herself had been some kind of furred or feathered animal that might disappear if it were not held fast.
gapnounUS /ɡæp/
a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures
From this reading This last exclamation was caused by the appearance, not many paces from them, of Adrian Sorio himself who emerged from a gap in the hedge, hatless and excited.
past form of “gasp” — breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
From this reading “I was on the tow-path,” he gasped, “and I caught sight of you.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He came hurrying back as fast as he went, almost as if Nance herself had been some kind of furred or feathered animal that might disappear if it were not held fast.
hatlessadjective
not wearing a hat
From this reading This last exclamation was caused by the appearance, not many paces from them, of Adrian Sorio himself who emerged from a gap in the hedge, hatless and excited.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He came hurrying back as fast as he went, almost as if Nance herself had been some kind of furred or feathered animal that might disappear if it were not held fast.
hedgeverbUS /hedʒ/
avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
From this reading This last exclamation was caused by the appearance, not many paces from them, of Adrian Sorio himself who emerged from a gap in the hedge, hatless and excited.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading He came hurrying back as fast as he went, almost as if Nance herself had been some kind of furred or feathered animal that might disappear if it were not held fast.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading He came hurrying back as fast as he went, almost as if Nance herself had been some kind of furred or feathered animal that might disappear if it were not held fast.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading This last exclamation was caused by the appearance, not many paces from them, of Adrian Sorio himself who emerged from a gap in the hedge, hatless and excited.
Hullonoun
an expression of greeting
From this reading Hullo!”
hurryingadjectiveUS /ˈhɜːriɪŋ/
moving with great haste
From this reading He came hurrying back as fast as he went, almost as if Nance herself had been some kind of furred or feathered animal that might disappear if it were not held fast.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I beg your pardon, Madam,” he said, breathlessly, “but you don’t often see those so near the town.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He came hurrying back as fast as he went, almost as if Nance herself had been some kind of furred or feathered animal that might disappear if it were not held fast.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This last exclamation was caused by the appearance, not many paces from them, of Adrian Sorio himself who emerged from a gap in the hedge, hatless and excited.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He came hurrying back as fast as he went, almost as if Nance herself had been some kind of furred or feathered animal that might disappear if it were not held fast.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading He came hurrying back as fast as he went, almost as if Nance herself had been some kind of furred or feathered animal that might disappear if it were not held fast.
immediately past
From this reading This last exclamation was caused by the appearance, not many paces from them, of Adrian Sorio himself who emerged from a gap in the hedge, hatless and excited.
a woman of refinement
From this reading “I beg your pardon, Madam,” he said, breathlessly, “but you don’t often see those so near the town.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading This last exclamation was caused by the appearance, not many paces from them, of Adrian Sorio himself who emerged from a gap in the hedge, hatless and excited.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He came hurrying back as fast as he went, almost as if Nance herself had been some kind of furred or feathered animal that might disappear if it were not held fast.
NancenounUS /næns/
offensive term for a homosexual man
From this reading He came hurrying back as fast as he went, almost as if Nance herself had been some kind of furred or feathered animal that might disappear if it were not held fast.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading “I beg your pardon, Madam,” he said, breathlessly, “but you don’t often see those so near the town.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He came hurrying back as fast as he went, almost as if Nance herself had been some kind of furred or feathered animal that might disappear if it were not held fast.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He came hurrying back as fast as he went, almost as if Nance herself had been some kind of furred or feathered animal that might disappear if it were not held fast.
many times at short intervals
From this reading “I beg your pardon, Madam,” he said, breathlessly, “but you don’t often see those so near the town.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “I was on the tow-path,” he gasped, “and I caught sight of you.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He came hurrying back as fast as he went, almost as if Nance herself had been some kind of furred or feathered animal that might disappear if it were not held fast.
pacesnounUS /ˈpeɪsɪz/
plural of “pace” — the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading This last exclamation was caused by the appearance, not many paces from them, of Adrian Sorio himself who emerged from a gap in the hedge, hatless and excited.
accept an excuse for
From this reading “I beg your pardon, Madam,” he said, breathlessly, “but you don’t often see those so near the town.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I beg your pardon, Madam,” he said, breathlessly, “but you don’t often see those so near the town.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “I beg your pardon, Madam,” he said, breathlessly, “but you don’t often see those so near the town.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading “I was on the tow-path,” he gasped, “and I caught sight of you.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “I beg your pardon, Madam,” he said, breathlessly, “but you don’t often see those so near the town.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He came hurrying back as fast as he went, almost as if Nance herself had been some kind of furred or feathered animal that might disappear if it were not held fast.
Sorio
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This last exclamation was caused by the appearance, not many paces from them, of Adrian Sorio himself who emerged from a gap in the hedge, hatless and excited.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He came hurrying back as fast as he went, almost as if Nance herself had been some kind of furred or feathered animal that might disappear if it were not held fast.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “I beg your pardon, Madam,” he said, breathlessly, “but you don’t often see those so near the town.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading This last exclamation was caused by the appearance, not many paces from them, of Adrian Sorio himself who emerged from a gap in the hedge, hatless and excited.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This last exclamation was caused by the appearance, not many paces from them, of Adrian Sorio himself who emerged from a gap in the hedge, hatless and excited.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading “I beg your pardon, Madam,” he said, breathlessly, “but you don’t often see those so near the town.
tow-path
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I was on the tow-path,” he gasped, “and I caught sight of you.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading “I beg your pardon, Madam,” he said, breathlessly, “but you don’t often see those so near the town.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This last exclamation was caused by the appearance, not many paces from them, of Adrian Sorio himself who emerged from a gap in the hedge, hatless and excited.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He came hurrying back as fast as he went, almost as if Nance herself had been some kind of furred or feathered animal that might disappear if it were not held fast.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He came hurrying back as fast as he went, almost as if Nance herself had been some kind of furred or feathered animal that might disappear if it were not held fast.
which person or people
From this reading This last exclamation was caused by the appearance, not many paces from them, of Adrian Sorio himself who emerged from a gap in the hedge, hatless and excited.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I beg your pardon, Madam,” he said, breathlessly, “but you don’t often see those so near the town.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I beg your pardon, Madam,” he said, breathlessly, “but you don’t often see those so near the town.
