used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading KING SMALLPOX He drew himself out on their side and shook himself; then for a time it seemed that the earth had swallowed him, so still was he.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading KING SMALLPOX He drew himself out on their side and shook himself; then for a time it seemed that the earth had swallowed him, so still was he.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But Sophia knew that he was listening, standing in the dark a few paces from them, in the hope of hearing the rustle of their skirts or their footsteps as they stole away.
assertingadjectiveUS /əˈsɜːrtɪŋ/
relating to the use of or having the nature of a declaration
From this reading Disappointed in this he began to move to and fro, beating the bushes this way and that; now loudly threatening them with horrid penalties if they did not show themselves, now asserting that he saw them, and now calling to his fellow who kept guard on the farther bank to know if he heard them.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading But Sophia knew that he was listening, standing in the dark a few paces from them, in the hope of hearing the rustle of their skirts or their footsteps as they stole away.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading Disappointed in this he began to move to and fro, beating the bushes this way and that; now loudly threatening them with horrid penalties if they did not show themselves, now asserting that he saw them, and now calling to his fellow who kept guard on the farther bank to know if he heard them.
the act of overcoming or outdoing
From this reading Disappointed in this he began to move to and fro, beating the bushes this way and that; now loudly threatening them with horrid penalties if they did not show themselves, now asserting that he saw them, and now calling to his fellow who kept guard on the farther bank to know if he heard them.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Disappointed in this he began to move to and fro, beating the bushes this way and that; now loudly threatening them with horrid penalties if they did not show themselves, now asserting that he saw them, and now calling to his fellow who kept guard on the farther bank to know if he heard them.
uttered without voice
From this reading Fortunately the trend of his search was from them, and as he receded up stream they breathed more freely.
plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading Disappointed in this he began to move to and fro, beating the bushes this way and that; now loudly threatening them with horrid penalties if they did not show themselves, now asserting that he saw them, and now calling to his fellow who kept guard on the farther bank to know if he heard them.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Sophia knew that he was listening, standing in the dark a few paces from them, in the hope of hearing the rustle of their skirts or their footsteps as they stole away.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Disappointed in this he began to move to and fro, beating the bushes this way and that; now loudly threatening them with horrid penalties if they did not show themselves, now asserting that he saw them, and now calling to his fellow who kept guard on the farther bank to know if he heard them.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading It was clear that he knew, probably from Pettitt, that they had not had time to go far from the carriage.
rid of obstructions
From this reading It was clear that he knew, probably from Pettitt, that they had not had time to go far from the carriage.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading But Sophia knew that he was listening, standing in the dark a few paces from them, in the hope of hearing the rustle of their skirts or their footsteps as they stole away.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Disappointed in this he began to move to and fro, beating the bushes this way and that; now loudly threatening them with horrid penalties if they did not show themselves, now asserting that he saw them, and now calling to his fellow who kept guard on the farther bank to know if he heard them.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading Disappointed in this he began to move to and fro, beating the bushes this way and that; now loudly threatening them with horrid penalties if they did not show themselves, now asserting that he saw them, and now calling to his fellow who kept guard on the farther bank to know if he heard them.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading KING SMALLPOX He drew himself out on their side and shook himself; then for a time it seemed that the earth had swallowed him, so still was he.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading KING SMALLPOX He drew himself out on their side and shook himself; then for a time it seemed that the earth had swallowed him, so still was he.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading It was clear that he knew, probably from Pettitt, that they had not had time to go far from the carriage.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading Disappointed in this he began to move to and fro, beating the bushes this way and that; now loudly threatening them with horrid penalties if they did not show themselves, now asserting that he saw them, and now calling to his fellow who kept guard on the farther bank to know if he heard them.
a boy or man
From this reading Disappointed in this he began to move to and fro, beating the bushes this way and that; now loudly threatening them with horrid penalties if they did not show themselves, now asserting that he saw them, and now calling to his fellow who kept guard on the farther bank to know if he heard them.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading But Sophia knew that he was listening, standing in the dark a few paces from them, in the hope of hearing the rustle of their skirts or their footsteps as they stole away.
plural of “footstep” — the sound of a step of someone walking
From this reading But Sophia knew that he was listening, standing in the dark a few paces from them, in the hope of hearing the rustle of their skirts or their footsteps as they stole away.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading KING SMALLPOX He drew himself out on their side and shook himself; then for a time it seemed that the earth had swallowed him, so still was he.
FortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading Fortunately the trend of his search was from them, and as he receded up stream they breathed more freely.
in a free manner
From this reading Fortunately the trend of his search was from them, and as he receded up stream they breathed more freely.
fro
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From this reading Disappointed in this he began to move to and fro, beating the bushes this way and that; now loudly threatening them with horrid penalties if they did not show themselves, now asserting that he saw them, and now calling to his fellow who kept guard on the farther bank to know if he heard them.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But Sophia knew that he was listening, standing in the dark a few paces from them, in the hope of hearing the rustle of their skirts or their footsteps as they stole away.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It was clear that he knew, probably from Pettitt, that they had not had time to go far from the carriage.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading Disappointed in this he began to move to and fro, beating the bushes this way and that; now loudly threatening them with horrid penalties if they did not show themselves, now asserting that he saw them, and now calling to his fellow who kept guard on the farther bank to know if he heard them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading KING SMALLPOX He drew himself out on their side and shook himself; then for a time it seemed that the earth had swallowed him, so still was he.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading KING SMALLPOX He drew himself out on their side and shook himself; then for a time it seemed that the earth had swallowed him, so still was he.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Disappointed in this he began to move to and fro, beating the bushes this way and that; now loudly threatening them with horrid penalties if they did not show themselves, now asserting that he saw them, and now calling to his fellow who kept guard on the farther bank to know if he heard them.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading But Sophia knew that he was listening, standing in the dark a few paces from them, in the hope of hearing the rustle of their skirts or their footsteps as they stole away.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading KING SMALLPOX He drew himself out on their side and shook himself; then for a time it seemed that the earth had swallowed him, so still was he.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading KING SMALLPOX He drew himself out on their side and shook himself; then for a time it seemed that the earth had swallowed him, so still was he.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Disappointed in this he began to move to and fro, beating the bushes this way and that; now loudly threatening them with horrid penalties if they did not show themselves, now asserting that he saw them, and now calling to his fellow who kept guard on the farther bank to know if he heard them.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading But Sophia knew that he was listening, standing in the dark a few paces from them, in the hope of hearing the rustle of their skirts or their footsteps as they stole away.
horridadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːrəd/
exceedingly bad
From this reading Disappointed in this he began to move to and fro, beating the bushes this way and that; now loudly threatening them with horrid penalties if they did not show themselves, now asserting that he saw them, and now calling to his fellow who kept guard on the farther bank to know if he heard them.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Disappointed in this he began to move to and fro, beating the bushes this way and that; now loudly threatening them with horrid penalties if they did not show themselves, now asserting that he saw them, and now calling to his fellow who kept guard on the farther bank to know if he heard them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But Sophia knew that he was listening, standing in the dark a few paces from them, in the hope of hearing the rustle of their skirts or their footsteps as they stole away.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading KING SMALLPOX He drew himself out on their side and shook himself; then for a time it seemed that the earth had swallowed him, so still was he.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Disappointed in this he began to move to and fro, beating the bushes this way and that; now loudly threatening them with horrid penalties if they did not show themselves, now asserting that he saw them, and now calling to his fellow who kept guard on the farther bank to know if he heard them.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading KING SMALLPOX He drew himself out on their side and shook himself; then for a time it seemed that the earth had swallowed him, so still was he.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading But Sophia knew that he was listening, standing in the dark a few paces from them, in the hope of hearing the rustle of their skirts or their footsteps as they stole away.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Disappointed in this he began to move to and fro, beating the bushes this way and that; now loudly threatening them with horrid penalties if they did not show themselves, now asserting that he saw them, and now calling to his fellow who kept guard on the farther bank to know if he heard them.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading But Sophia knew that he was listening, standing in the dark a few paces from them, in the hope of hearing the rustle of their skirts or their footsteps as they stole away.
loudlyadverbUS /ˈlaʊdli/
with relatively high volume
From this reading Disappointed in this he began to move to and fro, beating the bushes this way and that; now loudly threatening them with horrid penalties if they did not show themselves, now asserting that he saw them, and now calling to his fellow who kept guard on the farther bank to know if he heard them.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Fortunately the trend of his search was from them, and as he receded up stream they breathed more freely.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Disappointed in this he began to move to and fro, beating the bushes this way and that; now loudly threatening them with horrid penalties if they did not show themselves, now asserting that he saw them, and now calling to his fellow who kept guard on the farther bank to know if he heard them.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Disappointed in this he began to move to and fro, beating the bushes this way and that; now loudly threatening them with horrid penalties if they did not show themselves, now asserting that he saw them, and now calling to his fellow who kept guard on the farther bank to know if he heard them.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Disappointed in this he began to move to and fro, beating the bushes this way and that; now loudly threatening them with horrid penalties if they did not show themselves, now asserting that he saw them, and now calling to his fellow who kept guard on the farther bank to know if he heard them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But Sophia knew that he was listening, standing in the dark a few paces from them, in the hope of hearing the rustle of their skirts or their footsteps as they stole away.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading KING SMALLPOX He drew himself out on their side and shook himself; then for a time it seemed that the earth had swallowed him, so still was he.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But Sophia knew that he was listening, standing in the dark a few paces from them, in the hope of hearing the rustle of their skirts or their footsteps as they stole away.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading KING SMALLPOX He drew himself out on their side and shook himself; then for a time it seemed that the earth had swallowed him, so still was he.
pacesnounUS /ˈpeɪsɪz/
plural of “pace” — the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading But Sophia knew that he was listening, standing in the dark a few paces from them, in the hope of hearing the rustle of their skirts or their footsteps as they stole away.
penaltiesnounUS /ˈpenəltiz/
plural of “penalty” — the act of punishing
From this reading Disappointed in this he began to move to and fro, beating the bushes this way and that; now loudly threatening them with horrid penalties if they did not show themselves, now asserting that he saw them, and now calling to his fellow who kept guard on the farther bank to know if he heard them.
Pettitt
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From this reading It was clear that he knew, probably from Pettitt, that they had not had time to go far from the carriage.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading It was clear that he knew, probably from Pettitt, that they had not had time to go far from the carriage.
recededverbUS /rəˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “recede” — pull back or move away or backward
From this reading Fortunately the trend of his search was from them, and as he receded up stream they breathed more freely.
rustleverbUS /ˈrʌsəl/
make a dry crackling sound
From this reading But Sophia knew that he was listening, standing in the dark a few paces from them, in the hope of hearing the rustle of their skirts or their footsteps as they stole away.
cut with a saw
From this reading Disappointed in this he began to move to and fro, beating the bushes this way and that; now loudly threatening them with horrid penalties if they did not show themselves, now asserting that he saw them, and now calling to his fellow who kept guard on the farther bank to know if he heard them.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading Fortunately the trend of his search was from them, and as he receded up stream they breathed more freely.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading KING SMALLPOX He drew himself out on their side and shook himself; then for a time it seemed that the earth had swallowed him, so still was he.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading KING SMALLPOX He drew himself out on their side and shook himself; then for a time it seemed that the earth had swallowed him, so still was he.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Disappointed in this he began to move to and fro, beating the bushes this way and that; now loudly threatening them with horrid penalties if they did not show themselves, now asserting that he saw them, and now calling to his fellow who kept guard on the farther bank to know if he heard them.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading KING SMALLPOX He drew himself out on their side and shook himself; then for a time it seemed that the earth had swallowed him, so still was he.
skirtsnounUS /skɜːrts/
plural of “skirt” — cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist
From this reading But Sophia knew that he was listening, standing in the dark a few paces from them, in the hope of hearing the rustle of their skirts or their footsteps as they stole away.
SMALLPOXnounUS /ˈsmɔːlpɑːks/
a highly contagious viral disease characterized by fever and weakness and skin eruption with pustules that form scabs that slough off leaving scars
From this reading KING SMALLPOX He drew himself out on their side and shook himself; then for a time it seemed that the earth had swallowed him, so still was he.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading KING SMALLPOX He drew himself out on their side and shook himself; then for a time it seemed that the earth had swallowed him, so still was he.
Sophia
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From this reading But Sophia knew that he was listening, standing in the dark a few paces from them, in the hope of hearing the rustle of their skirts or their footsteps as they stole away.
having a supporting base
From this reading But Sophia knew that he was listening, standing in the dark a few paces from them, in the hope of hearing the rustle of their skirts or their footsteps as they stole away.
not in physical motion
From this reading KING SMALLPOX He drew himself out on their side and shook himself; then for a time it seemed that the earth had swallowed him, so still was he.
a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women
From this reading But Sophia knew that he was listening, standing in the dark a few paces from them, in the hope of hearing the rustle of their skirts or their footsteps as they stole away.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading Fortunately the trend of his search was from them, and as he receded up stream they breathed more freely.
swallowedverbUS /ˈswɑːloʊd/
past form of “swallow” — pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking
From this reading KING SMALLPOX He drew himself out on their side and shook himself; then for a time it seemed that the earth had swallowed him, so still was he.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading KING SMALLPOX He drew himself out on their side and shook himself; then for a time it seemed that the earth had swallowed him, so still was he.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading KING SMALLPOX He drew himself out on their side and shook himself; then for a time it seemed that the earth had swallowed him, so still was he.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading KING SMALLPOX He drew himself out on their side and shook himself; then for a time it seemed that the earth had swallowed him, so still was he.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But Sophia knew that he was listening, standing in the dark a few paces from them, in the hope of hearing the rustle of their skirts or their footsteps as they stole away.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Disappointed in this he began to move to and fro, beating the bushes this way and that; now loudly threatening them with horrid penalties if they did not show themselves, now asserting that he saw them, and now calling to his fellow who kept guard on the farther bank to know if he heard them.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading KING SMALLPOX He drew himself out on their side and shook himself; then for a time it seemed that the earth had swallowed him, so still was he.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But Sophia knew that he was listening, standing in the dark a few paces from them, in the hope of hearing the rustle of their skirts or their footsteps as they stole away.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Disappointed in this he began to move to and fro, beating the bushes this way and that; now loudly threatening them with horrid penalties if they did not show themselves, now asserting that he saw them, and now calling to his fellow who kept guard on the farther bank to know if he heard them.
threateningadjectiveUS /ˈθretənɪŋ/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading Disappointed in this he began to move to and fro, beating the bushes this way and that; now loudly threatening them with horrid penalties if they did not show themselves, now asserting that he saw them, and now calling to his fellow who kept guard on the farther bank to know if he heard them.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading KING SMALLPOX He drew himself out on their side and shook himself; then for a time it seemed that the earth had swallowed him, so still was he.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Disappointed in this he began to move to and fro, beating the bushes this way and that; now loudly threatening them with horrid penalties if they did not show themselves, now asserting that he saw them, and now calling to his fellow who kept guard on the farther bank to know if he heard them.
trendnounUS /trend/
a general direction in which something tends to move
From this reading Fortunately the trend of his search was from them, and as he receded up stream they breathed more freely.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Fortunately the trend of his search was from them, and as he receded up stream they breathed more freely.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading KING SMALLPOX He drew himself out on their side and shook himself; then for a time it seemed that the earth had swallowed him, so still was he.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Disappointed in this he began to move to and fro, beating the bushes this way and that; now loudly threatening them with horrid penalties if they did not show themselves, now asserting that he saw them, and now calling to his fellow who kept guard on the farther bank to know if he heard them.
which person or people
From this reading Disappointed in this he began to move to and fro, beating the bushes this way and that; now loudly threatening them with horrid penalties if they did not show themselves, now asserting that he saw them, and now calling to his fellow who kept guard on the farther bank to know if he heard them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Disappointed in this he began to move to and fro, beating the bushes this way and that; now loudly threatening them with horrid penalties if they did not show themselves, now asserting that he saw them, and now calling to his fellow who kept guard on the farther bank to know if he heard them.
