used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Being shut inside the house so much, the broader sight of the surrounding country and the now peacefully flowing Lumano River was indeed a treat.
ABDUCTIONnounUS /æbˈdʌkʃən/
the criminal act of capturing and carrying away by force a family member; if a man's wife is abducted it is a crime against the family relationship and against the wife
From this reading AN ABDUCTION The ride in Helen's car was enjoyable, especially for Aunt Alvirah.
anew
From this reading And it was from this point that Ruth again caught a glimpse of the motor-boat she had before spied near the roadside inn.
Alvirah
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From this reading AN ABDUCTION The ride in Helen's car was enjoyable, especially for Aunt Alvirah.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN ABDUCTION The ride in Helen's car was enjoyable, especially for Aunt Alvirah.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading How that old lady did smile and (as she herself laughingly said) "gabble" her delight!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading How that old lady did smile and (as she herself laughingly said) "gabble" her delight!
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading AN ABDUCTION The ride in Helen's car was enjoyable, especially for Aunt Alvirah.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading And it was from this point that Ruth again caught a glimpse of the motor-boat she had before spied near the roadside inn.
Beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Being shut inside the house so much, the broader sight of the surrounding country and the now peacefully flowing Lumano River was indeed a treat.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Helen drove up the river and over the Long Bridge, where she halted the car for a time that they might look both up and down the stream.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading Helen drove up the river and over the Long Bridge, where she halted the car for a time that they might look both up and down the stream.
broaderadjectiveUS /ˈbrɔːdər/
comparative of “broad” — having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Being shut inside the house so much, the broader sight of the surrounding country and the now peacefully flowing Lumano River was indeed a treat.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading AN ABDUCTION The ride in Helen's car was enjoyable, especially for Aunt Alvirah.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading And it was from this point that Ruth again caught a glimpse of the motor-boat she had before spied near the roadside inn.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Being shut inside the house so much, the broader sight of the surrounding country and the now peacefully flowing Lumano River was indeed a treat.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading How that old lady did smile and (as she herself laughingly said) "gabble" her delight!
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading How that old lady did smile and (as she herself laughingly said) "gabble" her delight!
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Helen drove up the river and over the Long Bridge, where she halted the car for a time that they might look both up and down the stream.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading Helen drove up the river and over the Long Bridge, where she halted the car for a time that they might look both up and down the stream.
enjoyableadjectiveUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪəbəl/
affording satisfaction or pleasure
From this reading AN ABDUCTION The ride in Helen's car was enjoyable, especially for Aunt Alvirah.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading AN ABDUCTION The ride in Helen's car was enjoyable, especially for Aunt Alvirah.
flowingnounUS /ˈfloʊɪŋ/
the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading Being shut inside the house so much, the broader sight of the surrounding country and the now peacefully flowing Lumano River was indeed a treat.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading AN ABDUCTION The ride in Helen's car was enjoyable, especially for Aunt Alvirah.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading And it was from this point that Ruth again caught a glimpse of the motor-boat she had before spied near the roadside inn.
gabbleverb
speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly
From this reading How that old lady did smile and (as she herself laughingly said) "gabble" her delight!
a quick look
From this reading And it was from this point that Ruth again caught a glimpse of the motor-boat she had before spied near the roadside inn.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading And it was from this point that Ruth again caught a glimpse of the motor-boat she had before spied near the roadside inn.
haltedverbUS /ˈhɔːltəd/
past form of “halt” — cause to stop
From this reading Helen drove up the river and over the Long Bridge, where she halted the car for a time that they might look both up and down the stream.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading Helen drove up the river and over the Long Bridge, where she halted the car for a time that they might look both up and down the stream.
Helen'snounUS /ˈhelɪnz/
possessive form of “helen” — (Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading AN ABDUCTION The ride in Helen's car was enjoyable, especially for Aunt Alvirah.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading How that old lady did smile and (as she herself laughingly said) "gabble" her delight!
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading How that old lady did smile and (as she herself laughingly said) "gabble" her delight!
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Being shut inside the house so much, the broader sight of the surrounding country and the now peacefully flowing Lumano River was indeed a treat.
How
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From this reading How that old lady did smile and (as she herself laughingly said) "gabble" her delight!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AN ABDUCTION The ride in Helen's car was enjoyable, especially for Aunt Alvirah.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Being shut inside the house so much, the broader sight of the surrounding country and the now peacefully flowing Lumano River was indeed a treat.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading And it was from this point that Ruth again caught a glimpse of the motor-boat she had before spied near the roadside inn.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading Being shut inside the house so much, the broader sight of the surrounding country and the now peacefully flowing Lumano River was indeed a treat.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And it was from this point that Ruth again caught a glimpse of the motor-boat she had before spied near the roadside inn.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading How that old lady did smile and (as she herself laughingly said) "gabble" her delight!
laughinglyadverbUS /ˈlæfɪŋli/
with laughter; while laughing
From this reading How that old lady did smile and (as she herself laughingly said) "gabble" her delight!
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Helen drove up the river and over the Long Bridge, where she halted the car for a time that they might look both up and down the stream.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Helen drove up the river and over the Long Bridge, where she halted the car for a time that they might look both up and down the stream.
Lumano
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From this reading Being shut inside the house so much, the broader sight of the surrounding country and the now peacefully flowing Lumano River was indeed a treat.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Helen drove up the river and over the Long Bridge, where she halted the car for a time that they might look both up and down the stream.
motor-boat
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From this reading And it was from this point that Ruth again caught a glimpse of the motor-boat she had before spied near the roadside inn.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Being shut inside the house so much, the broader sight of the surrounding country and the now peacefully flowing Lumano River was indeed a treat.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading And it was from this point that Ruth again caught a glimpse of the motor-boat she had before spied near the roadside inn.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Being shut inside the house so much, the broader sight of the surrounding country and the now peacefully flowing Lumano River was indeed a treat.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Being shut inside the house so much, the broader sight of the surrounding country and the now peacefully flowing Lumano River was indeed a treat.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading How that old lady did smile and (as she herself laughingly said) "gabble" her delight!
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Helen drove up the river and over the Long Bridge, where she halted the car for a time that they might look both up and down the stream.
peacefullyadverbUS /ˈpiːsfəli/
in a peaceful manner
From this reading Being shut inside the house so much, the broader sight of the surrounding country and the now peacefully flowing Lumano River was indeed a treat.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading And it was from this point that Ruth again caught a glimpse of the motor-boat she had before spied near the roadside inn.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading AN ABDUCTION The ride in Helen's car was enjoyable, especially for Aunt Alvirah.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Being shut inside the house so much, the broader sight of the surrounding country and the now peacefully flowing Lumano River was indeed a treat.
roadsidenounUS /ˈroʊdsaɪd/
edge of a way or road or path
From this reading And it was from this point that Ruth again caught a glimpse of the motor-boat she had before spied near the roadside inn.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading And it was from this point that Ruth again caught a glimpse of the motor-boat she had before spied near the roadside inn.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading How that old lady did smile and (as she herself laughingly said) "gabble" her delight!
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading How that old lady did smile and (as she herself laughingly said) "gabble" her delight!
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading Being shut inside the house so much, the broader sight of the surrounding country and the now peacefully flowing Lumano River was indeed a treat.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Being shut inside the house so much, the broader sight of the surrounding country and the now peacefully flowing Lumano River was indeed a treat.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading How that old lady did smile and (as she herself laughingly said) "gabble" her delight!
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Being shut inside the house so much, the broader sight of the surrounding country and the now peacefully flowing Lumano River was indeed a treat.
spiedverbUS /spaɪd/
inflected form of “spy” — catch sight of
From this reading And it was from this point that Ruth again caught a glimpse of the motor-boat she had before spied near the roadside inn.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading Helen drove up the river and over the Long Bridge, where she halted the car for a time that they might look both up and down the stream.
surroundingadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋ/
closely encircling
From this reading Being shut inside the house so much, the broader sight of the surrounding country and the now peacefully flowing Lumano River was indeed a treat.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading How that old lady did smile and (as she herself laughingly said) "gabble" her delight!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN ABDUCTION The ride in Helen's car was enjoyable, especially for Aunt Alvirah.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Helen drove up the river and over the Long Bridge, where she halted the car for a time that they might look both up and down the stream.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading And it was from this point that Ruth again caught a glimpse of the motor-boat she had before spied near the roadside inn.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Helen drove up the river and over the Long Bridge, where she halted the car for a time that they might look both up and down the stream.
interact in a certain way
From this reading Being shut inside the house so much, the broader sight of the surrounding country and the now peacefully flowing Lumano River was indeed a treat.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Helen drove up the river and over the Long Bridge, where she halted the car for a time that they might look both up and down the stream.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AN ABDUCTION The ride in Helen's car was enjoyable, especially for Aunt Alvirah.
in or at the place that
From this reading Helen drove up the river and over the Long Bridge, where she halted the car for a time that they might look both up and down the stream.
