used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But the night gave back no sound, and when I came to the open door of a shed, I welcomed the refuge it offered and stepped in.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading But when after a moment of intense listening I heard a soft sound as of weariful breathing, I was seized anew by hope, and, feeling in my pocket for my match-box, I made a light and looked around.
anew
From this reading Again I raised my voice, and again I failed to meet with response.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Then, fearing to leave the house lest I should be quite lost amid the fences and brush lying between it and the road, I began to feel my way along the walls, calling softly now, instead of loudly, so anxious was I not to miss any chance of carrying comfort, if not succor, to the woman I was seeking.
amidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading Then, fearing to leave the house lest I should be quite lost amid the fences and brush lying between it and the road, I began to feel my way along the walls, calling softly now, instead of loudly, so anxious was I not to miss any chance of carrying comfort, if not succor, to the woman I was seeking.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Again I raised my voice, and again I failed to meet with response.
anewadverbUS /əˈnuː/
again but in a new or different way
From this reading But when after a moment of intense listening I heard a soft sound as of weariful breathing, I was seized anew by hope, and, feeling in my pocket for my match-box, I made a light and looked around.
eagerly desirous
From this reading Then, fearing to leave the house lest I should be quite lost amid the fences and brush lying between it and the road, I began to feel my way along the walls, calling softly now, instead of loudly, so anxious was I not to miss any chance of carrying comfort, if not succor, to the woman I was seeking.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Then, fearing to leave the house lest I should be quite lost amid the fences and brush lying between it and the road, I began to feel my way along the walls, calling softly now, instead of loudly, so anxious was I not to miss any chance of carrying comfort, if not succor, to the woman I was seeking.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading But when after a moment of intense listening I heard a soft sound as of weariful breathing, I was seized anew by hope, and, feeling in my pocket for my match-box, I made a light and looked around.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But when after a moment of intense listening I heard a soft sound as of weariful breathing, I was seized anew by hope, and, feeling in my pocket for my match-box, I made a light and looked around.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading But the night gave back no sound, and when I came to the open door of a shed, I welcomed the refuge it offered and stepped in.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Then, fearing to leave the house lest I should be quite lost amid the fences and brush lying between it and the road, I began to feel my way along the walls, calling softly now, instead of loudly, so anxious was I not to miss any chance of carrying comfort, if not succor, to the woman I was seeking.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Then, fearing to leave the house lest I should be quite lost amid the fences and brush lying between it and the road, I began to feel my way along the walls, calling softly now, instead of loudly, so anxious was I not to miss any chance of carrying comfort, if not succor, to the woman I was seeking.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Then, fearing to leave the house lest I should be quite lost amid the fences and brush lying between it and the road, I began to feel my way along the walls, calling softly now, instead of loudly, so anxious was I not to miss any chance of carrying comfort, if not succor, to the woman I was seeking.
blanket-like
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From this reading I was, of course, confronted by darkness,--a different darkness from that without, blanket-like and impenetrable.
the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation
From this reading But when after a moment of intense listening I heard a soft sound as of weariful breathing, I was seized anew by hope, and, feeling in my pocket for my match-box, I made a light and looked around.
brushverbUS /brʌʃ/
rub with a brush, or as if with a brush
From this reading Then, fearing to leave the house lest I should be quite lost amid the fences and brush lying between it and the road, I began to feel my way along the walls, calling softly now, instead of loudly, so anxious was I not to miss any chance of carrying comfort, if not succor, to the woman I was seeking.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the night gave back no sound, and when I came to the open door of a shed, I welcomed the refuge it offered and stepped in.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I was, of course, confronted by darkness,--a different darkness from that without, blanket-like and impenetrable.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Then, fearing to leave the house lest I should be quite lost amid the fences and brush lying between it and the road, I began to feel my way along the walls, calling softly now, instead of loudly, so anxious was I not to miss any chance of carrying comfort, if not succor, to the woman I was seeking.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But the night gave back no sound, and when I came to the open door of a shed, I welcomed the refuge it offered and stepped in.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Then, fearing to leave the house lest I should be quite lost amid the fences and brush lying between it and the road, I began to feel my way along the walls, calling softly now, instead of loudly, so anxious was I not to miss any chance of carrying comfort, if not succor, to the woman I was seeking.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Then, fearing to leave the house lest I should be quite lost amid the fences and brush lying between it and the road, I began to feel my way along the walls, calling softly now, instead of loudly, so anxious was I not to miss any chance of carrying comfort, if not succor, to the woman I was seeking.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading Then, fearing to leave the house lest I should be quite lost amid the fences and brush lying between it and the road, I began to feel my way along the walls, calling softly now, instead of loudly, so anxious was I not to miss any chance of carrying comfort, if not succor, to the woman I was seeking.
confrontedverbUS /kənˈfrʌntəd/
past form of “confront” — oppose, as in hostility or a competition
From this reading I was, of course, confronted by darkness,--a different darkness from that without, blanket-like and impenetrable.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading I was, of course, confronted by darkness,--a different darkness from that without, blanket-like and impenetrable.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading I was, of course, confronted by darkness,--a different darkness from that without, blanket-like and impenetrable.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading I was, of course, confronted by darkness,--a different darkness from that without, blanket-like and impenetrable.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading But the night gave back no sound, and when I came to the open door of a shed, I welcomed the refuge it offered and stepped in.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading Again I raised my voice, and again I failed to meet with response.
fearingverbUS /ˈfɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Then, fearing to leave the house lest I should be quite lost amid the fences and brush lying between it and the road, I began to feel my way along the walls, calling softly now, instead of loudly, so anxious was I not to miss any chance of carrying comfort, if not succor, to the woman I was seeking.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Then, fearing to leave the house lest I should be quite lost amid the fences and brush lying between it and the road, I began to feel my way along the walls, calling softly now, instead of loudly, so anxious was I not to miss any chance of carrying comfort, if not succor, to the woman I was seeking.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading But when after a moment of intense listening I heard a soft sound as of weariful breathing, I was seized anew by hope, and, feeling in my pocket for my match-box, I made a light and looked around.
fencesnounUS /ˈfensəz/
plural of “fence” — a barrier that serves to enclose an area
From this reading Then, fearing to leave the house lest I should be quite lost amid the fences and brush lying between it and the road, I began to feel my way along the walls, calling softly now, instead of loudly, so anxious was I not to miss any chance of carrying comfort, if not succor, to the woman I was seeking.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But when after a moment of intense listening I heard a soft sound as of weariful breathing, I was seized anew by hope, and, feeling in my pocket for my match-box, I made a light and looked around.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I was, of course, confronted by darkness,--a different darkness from that without, blanket-like and impenetrable.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading But the night gave back no sound, and when I came to the open door of a shed, I welcomed the refuge it offered and stepped in.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading But when after a moment of intense listening I heard a soft sound as of weariful breathing, I was seized anew by hope, and, feeling in my pocket for my match-box, I made a light and looked around.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading But when after a moment of intense listening I heard a soft sound as of weariful breathing, I was seized anew by hope, and, feeling in my pocket for my match-box, I made a light and looked around.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Then, fearing to leave the house lest I should be quite lost amid the fences and brush lying between it and the road, I began to feel my way along the walls, calling softly now, instead of loudly, so anxious was I not to miss any chance of carrying comfort, if not succor, to the woman I was seeking.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Again I raised my voice, and again I failed to meet with response.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Then, fearing to leave the house lest I should be quite lost amid the fences and brush lying between it and the road, I began to feel my way along the walls, calling softly now, instead of loudly, so anxious was I not to miss any chance of carrying comfort, if not succor, to the woman I was seeking.
impenetrableadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpenətrəbəl/
not admitting of penetration or passage into or through
From this reading I was, of course, confronted by darkness,--a different darkness from that without, blanket-like and impenetrable.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But the night gave back no sound, and when I came to the open door of a shed, I welcomed the refuge it offered and stepped in.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Then, fearing to leave the house lest I should be quite lost amid the fences and brush lying between it and the road, I began to feel my way along the walls, calling softly now, instead of loudly, so anxious was I not to miss any chance of carrying comfort, if not succor, to the woman I was seeking.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading But when after a moment of intense listening I heard a soft sound as of weariful breathing, I was seized anew by hope, and, feeling in my pocket for my match-box, I made a light and looked around.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Then, fearing to leave the house lest I should be quite lost amid the fences and brush lying between it and the road, I began to feel my way along the walls, calling softly now, instead of loudly, so anxious was I not to miss any chance of carrying comfort, if not succor, to the woman I was seeking.
go away from a place
From this reading Then, fearing to leave the house lest I should be quite lost amid the fences and brush lying between it and the road, I began to feel my way along the walls, calling softly now, instead of loudly, so anxious was I not to miss any chance of carrying comfort, if not succor, to the woman I was seeking.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading Then, fearing to leave the house lest I should be quite lost amid the fences and brush lying between it and the road, I began to feel my way along the walls, calling softly now, instead of loudly, so anxious was I not to miss any chance of carrying comfort, if not succor, to the woman I was seeking.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading But when after a moment of intense listening I heard a soft sound as of weariful breathing, I was seized anew by hope, and, feeling in my pocket for my match-box, I made a light and looked around.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading But when after a moment of intense listening I heard a soft sound as of weariful breathing, I was seized anew by hope, and, feeling in my pocket for my match-box, I made a light and looked around.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading But when after a moment of intense listening I heard a soft sound as of weariful breathing, I was seized anew by hope, and, feeling in my pocket for my match-box, I made a light and looked around.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Then, fearing to leave the house lest I should be quite lost amid the fences and brush lying between it and the road, I began to feel my way along the walls, calling softly now, instead of loudly, so anxious was I not to miss any chance of carrying comfort, if not succor, to the woman I was seeking.
loudlyadverbUS /ˈlaʊdli/
with relatively high volume
From this reading Then, fearing to leave the house lest I should be quite lost amid the fences and brush lying between it and the road, I began to feel my way along the walls, calling softly now, instead of loudly, so anxious was I not to miss any chance of carrying comfort, if not succor, to the woman I was seeking.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading Then, fearing to leave the house lest I should be quite lost amid the fences and brush lying between it and the road, I began to feel my way along the walls, calling softly now, instead of loudly, so anxious was I not to miss any chance of carrying comfort, if not succor, to the woman I was seeking.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading But when after a moment of intense listening I heard a soft sound as of weariful breathing, I was seized anew by hope, and, feeling in my pocket for my match-box, I made a light and looked around.
match-box
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But when after a moment of intense listening I heard a soft sound as of weariful breathing, I was seized anew by hope, and, feeling in my pocket for my match-box, I made a light and looked around.
come together
From this reading Again I raised my voice, and again I failed to meet with response.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Then, fearing to leave the house lest I should be quite lost amid the fences and brush lying between it and the road, I began to feel my way along the walls, calling softly now, instead of loudly, so anxious was I not to miss any chance of carrying comfort, if not succor, to the woman I was seeking.
a particular point in time
From this reading But when after a moment of intense listening I heard a soft sound as of weariful breathing, I was seized anew by hope, and, feeling in my pocket for my match-box, I made a light and looked around.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Again I raised my voice, and again I failed to meet with response.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading But the night gave back no sound, and when I came to the open door of a shed, I welcomed the refuge it offered and stepped in.
not any; not one
From this reading But the night gave back no sound, and when I came to the open door of a shed, I welcomed the refuge it offered and stepped in.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Then, fearing to leave the house lest I should be quite lost amid the fences and brush lying between it and the road, I began to feel my way along the walls, calling softly now, instead of loudly, so anxious was I not to miss any chance of carrying comfort, if not succor, to the woman I was seeking.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Then, fearing to leave the house lest I should be quite lost amid the fences and brush lying between it and the road, I began to feel my way along the walls, calling softly now, instead of loudly, so anxious was I not to miss any chance of carrying comfort, if not succor, to the woman I was seeking.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Then, fearing to leave the house lest I should be quite lost amid the fences and brush lying between it and the road, I began to feel my way along the walls, calling softly now, instead of loudly, so anxious was I not to miss any chance of carrying comfort, if not succor, to the woman I was seeking.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading But the night gave back no sound, and when I came to the open door of a shed, I welcomed the refuge it offered and stepped in.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading But the night gave back no sound, and when I came to the open door of a shed, I welcomed the refuge it offered and stepped in.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading But when after a moment of intense listening I heard a soft sound as of weariful breathing, I was seized anew by hope, and, feeling in my pocket for my match-box, I made a light and looked around.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Then, fearing to leave the house lest I should be quite lost amid the fences and brush lying between it and the road, I began to feel my way along the walls, calling softly now, instead of loudly, so anxious was I not to miss any chance of carrying comfort, if not succor, to the woman I was seeking.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading Again I raised my voice, and again I failed to meet with response.
refugenounUS /ˈrefjuːdʒ/
a safe place
From this reading But the night gave back no sound, and when I came to the open door of a shed, I welcomed the refuge it offered and stepped in.
responsenounUS /rɪˈspɑːns/
a result
From this reading Again I raised my voice, and again I failed to meet with response.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Then, fearing to leave the house lest I should be quite lost amid the fences and brush lying between it and the road, I began to feel my way along the walls, calling softly now, instead of loudly, so anxious was I not to miss any chance of carrying comfort, if not succor, to the woman I was seeking.
the act of searching for something
From this reading Then, fearing to leave the house lest I should be quite lost amid the fences and brush lying between it and the road, I began to feel my way along the walls, calling softly now, instead of loudly, so anxious was I not to miss any chance of carrying comfort, if not succor, to the woman I was seeking.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading But when after a moment of intense listening I heard a soft sound as of weariful breathing, I was seized anew by hope, and, feeling in my pocket for my match-box, I made a light and looked around.
get rid of
From this reading But the night gave back no sound, and when I came to the open door of a shed, I welcomed the refuge it offered and stepped in.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Then, fearing to leave the house lest I should be quite lost amid the fences and brush lying between it and the road, I began to feel my way along the walls, calling softly now, instead of loudly, so anxious was I not to miss any chance of carrying comfort, if not succor, to the woman I was seeking.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Then, fearing to leave the house lest I should be quite lost amid the fences and brush lying between it and the road, I began to feel my way along the walls, calling softly now, instead of loudly, so anxious was I not to miss any chance of carrying comfort, if not succor, to the woman I was seeking.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading But when after a moment of intense listening I heard a soft sound as of weariful breathing, I was seized anew by hope, and, feeling in my pocket for my match-box, I made a light and looked around.
with low volume
From this reading Then, fearing to leave the house lest I should be quite lost amid the fences and brush lying between it and the road, I began to feel my way along the walls, calling softly now, instead of loudly, so anxious was I not to miss any chance of carrying comfort, if not succor, to the woman I was seeking.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading But the night gave back no sound, and when I came to the open door of a shed, I welcomed the refuge it offered and stepped in.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading But the night gave back no sound, and when I came to the open door of a shed, I welcomed the refuge it offered and stepped in.
succornounUS /ˈsʌkər/
assistance in time of difficulty
From this reading Then, fearing to leave the house lest I should be quite lost amid the fences and brush lying between it and the road, I began to feel my way along the walls, calling softly now, instead of loudly, so anxious was I not to miss any chance of carrying comfort, if not succor, to the woman I was seeking.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I was, of course, confronted by darkness,--a different darkness from that without, blanket-like and impenetrable.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Then, fearing to leave the house lest I should be quite lost amid the fences and brush lying between it and the road, I began to feel my way along the walls, calling softly now, instead of loudly, so anxious was I not to miss any chance of carrying comfort, if not succor, to the woman I was seeking.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, fearing to leave the house lest I should be quite lost amid the fences and brush lying between it and the road, I began to feel my way along the walls, calling softly now, instead of loudly, so anxious was I not to miss any chance of carrying comfort, if not succor, to the woman I was seeking.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Again I raised my voice, and again I failed to meet with response.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Again I raised my voice, and again I failed to meet with response.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Then, fearing to leave the house lest I should be quite lost amid the fences and brush lying between it and the road, I began to feel my way along the walls, calling softly now, instead of loudly, so anxious was I not to miss any chance of carrying comfort, if not succor, to the woman I was seeking.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Then, fearing to leave the house lest I should be quite lost amid the fences and brush lying between it and the road, I began to feel my way along the walls, calling softly now, instead of loudly, so anxious was I not to miss any chance of carrying comfort, if not succor, to the woman I was seeking.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Then, fearing to leave the house lest I should be quite lost amid the fences and brush lying between it and the road, I began to feel my way along the walls, calling softly now, instead of loudly, so anxious was I not to miss any chance of carrying comfort, if not succor, to the woman I was seeking.
weariful
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But when after a moment of intense listening I heard a soft sound as of weariful breathing, I was seized anew by hope, and, feeling in my pocket for my match-box, I made a light and looked around.
welcomedverbUS /ˈwelkəmd/
past form of “welcome” — accept gladly
From this reading But the night gave back no sound, and when I came to the open door of a shed, I welcomed the refuge it offered and stepped in.
at the time that
From this reading But the night gave back no sound, and when I came to the open door of a shed, I welcomed the refuge it offered and stepped in.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Again I raised my voice, and again I failed to meet with response.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading I was, of course, confronted by darkness,--a different darkness from that without, blanket-like and impenetrable.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Then, fearing to leave the house lest I should be quite lost amid the fences and brush lying between it and the road, I began to feel my way along the walls, calling softly now, instead of loudly, so anxious was I not to miss any chance of carrying comfort, if not succor, to the woman I was seeking.
