used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FACE FROM THE PAST.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading The party of strangers were slowly winding their way across the plain, and had arrived within a short distance of the house.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The party of strangers were slowly winding their way across the plain, and had arrived within a short distance of the house.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading The party of strangers were slowly winding their way across the plain, and had arrived within a short distance of the house.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The woman gazed on them through her glass till the man supported on his mule became quite visible to the naked eye; she then dropped her hand heavily, and drew a deep breath.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There has been violence.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading The woman gazed on them through her glass till the man supported on his mule became quite visible to the naked eye; she then dropped her hand heavily, and drew a deep breath.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading The woman gazed on them through her glass till the man supported on his mule became quite visible to the naked eye; she then dropped her hand heavily, and drew a deep breath.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading The party of strangers were slowly winding their way across the plain, and had arrived within a short distance of the house.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading The woman gazed on them through her glass till the man supported on his mule became quite visible to the naked eye; she then dropped her hand heavily, and drew a deep breath.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading The woman gazed on them through her glass till the man supported on his mule became quite visible to the naked eye; she then dropped her hand heavily, and drew a deep breath.
the organ of sight
From this reading The woman gazed on them through her glass till the man supported on his mule became quite visible to the naked eye; she then dropped her hand heavily, and drew a deep breath.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading A FACE FROM THE PAST.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A FACE FROM THE PAST.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading The woman gazed on them through her glass till the man supported on his mule became quite visible to the naked eye; she then dropped her hand heavily, and drew a deep breath.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading The woman gazed on them through her glass till the man supported on his mule became quite visible to the naked eye; she then dropped her hand heavily, and drew a deep breath.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The party of strangers were slowly winding their way across the plain, and had arrived within a short distance of the house.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The woman gazed on them through her glass till the man supported on his mule became quite visible to the naked eye; she then dropped her hand heavily, and drew a deep breath.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There has been violence.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "How white he is!
to a considerable degree
From this reading The woman gazed on them through her glass till the man supported on his mule became quite visible to the naked eye; she then dropped her hand heavily, and drew a deep breath.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The woman gazed on them through her glass till the man supported on his mule became quite visible to the naked eye; she then dropped her hand heavily, and drew a deep breath.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The woman gazed on them through her glass till the man supported on his mule became quite visible to the naked eye; she then dropped her hand heavily, and drew a deep breath.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The party of strangers were slowly winding their way across the plain, and had arrived within a short distance of the house.
How
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From this reading "How white he is!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "How white he is!
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The woman gazed on them through her glass till the man supported on his mule became quite visible to the naked eye; she then dropped her hand heavily, and drew a deep breath.
mulenounUS /mjuːl/
hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse; usually sterile
From this reading The woman gazed on them through her glass till the man supported on his mule became quite visible to the naked eye; she then dropped her hand heavily, and drew a deep breath.
nakedadjectiveUS /ˈneɪkəd/
completely unclothed
From this reading The woman gazed on them through her glass till the man supported on his mule became quite visible to the naked eye; she then dropped her hand heavily, and drew a deep breath.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The party of strangers were slowly winding their way across the plain, and had arrived within a short distance of the house.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The woman gazed on them through her glass till the man supported on his mule became quite visible to the naked eye; she then dropped her hand heavily, and drew a deep breath.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The party of strangers were slowly winding their way across the plain, and had arrived within a short distance of the house.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading A FACE FROM THE PAST.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading The party of strangers were slowly winding their way across the plain, and had arrived within a short distance of the house.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The woman gazed on them through her glass till the man supported on his mule became quite visible to the naked eye; she then dropped her hand heavily, and drew a deep breath.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The woman gazed on them through her glass till the man supported on his mule became quite visible to the naked eye; she then dropped her hand heavily, and drew a deep breath.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading The party of strangers were slowly winding their way across the plain, and had arrived within a short distance of the house.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading The party of strangers were slowly winding their way across the plain, and had arrived within a short distance of the house.
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading The party of strangers were slowly winding their way across the plain, and had arrived within a short distance of the house.
supportedadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪd/
sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)
From this reading The woman gazed on them through her glass till the man supported on his mule became quite visible to the naked eye; she then dropped her hand heavily, and drew a deep breath.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A FACE FROM THE PAST.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The party of strangers were slowly winding their way across the plain, and had arrived within a short distance of the house.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The woman gazed on them through her glass till the man supported on his mule became quite visible to the naked eye; she then dropped her hand heavily, and drew a deep breath.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The woman gazed on them through her glass till the man supported on his mule became quite visible to the naked eye; she then dropped her hand heavily, and drew a deep breath.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There has been violence.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The woman gazed on them through her glass till the man supported on his mule became quite visible to the naked eye; she then dropped her hand heavily, and drew a deep breath.
up to a particular time
From this reading The woman gazed on them through her glass till the man supported on his mule became quite visible to the naked eye; she then dropped her hand heavily, and drew a deep breath.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The woman gazed on them through her glass till the man supported on his mule became quite visible to the naked eye; she then dropped her hand heavily, and drew a deep breath.
an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)
From this reading There has been violence.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading The woman gazed on them through her glass till the man supported on his mule became quite visible to the naked eye; she then dropped her hand heavily, and drew a deep breath.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The party of strangers were slowly winding their way across the plain, and had arrived within a short distance of the house.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The party of strangers were slowly winding their way across the plain, and had arrived within a short distance of the house.
a Caucasian
From this reading "How white he is!
windingadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪndɪŋ/
marked by repeated turns and bends
From this reading The party of strangers were slowly winding their way across the plain, and had arrived within a short distance of the house.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The party of strangers were slowly winding their way across the plain, and had arrived within a short distance of the house.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The woman gazed on them through her glass till the man supported on his mule became quite visible to the naked eye; she then dropped her hand heavily, and drew a deep breath.
