used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading OSBORN INTERFERES When Grace and Kit had gone a short distance they heard voices and a rattle of sticks in the wood, but the noise got fainter and she imagined the beaters were moving the other way.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Ferrars, who shot at the woodcock, had probably not had time to tell Osborn about his carelessness, and it looked as if nobody else had been posted near the road.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading OSBORN INTERFERES When Grace and Kit had gone a short distance they heard voices and a rattle of sticks in the wood, but the noise got fainter and she imagined the beaters were moving the other way.
eagerly desirous
From this reading This was something of a relief, but Grace felt anxious.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Ferrars, who shot at the woodcock, had probably not had time to tell Osborn about his carelessness, and it looked as if nobody else had been posted near the road.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Ferrars, who shot at the woodcock, had probably not had time to tell Osborn about his carelessness, and it looked as if nobody else had been posted near the road.
beatersnounUS /ˈbiːtərz/
plural of “beater” — a worker who rouses wild game from under cover for a hunter
From this reading OSBORN INTERFERES When Grace and Kit had gone a short distance they heard voices and a rattle of sticks in the wood, but the noise got fainter and she imagined the beaters were moving the other way.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Ferrars, who shot at the woodcock, had probably not had time to tell Osborn about his carelessness, and it looked as if nobody else had been posted near the road.
beltnounUS /belt/
endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys
From this reading She kept on the belt of grass, which got narrower, so that the path ran close to the hedge.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading OSBORN INTERFERES When Grace and Kit had gone a short distance they heard voices and a rattle of sticks in the wood, but the noise got fainter and she imagined the beaters were moving the other way.
carelessnessnounUS /ˈkerləsnəs/
the quality of not being careful or taking pains
From this reading Ferrars, who shot at the woodcock, had probably not had time to tell Osborn about his carelessness, and it looked as if nobody else had been posted near the road.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading She kept on the belt of grass, which got narrower, so that the path ran close to the hedge.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading OSBORN INTERFERES When Grace and Kit had gone a short distance they heard voices and a rattle of sticks in the wood, but the noise got fainter and she imagined the beaters were moving the other way.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading A gate not far off led to a drive in the wood, and she thought she had heard Osborn's voice.
else
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From this reading Ferrars, who shot at the woodcock, had probably not had time to tell Osborn about his carelessness, and it looked as if nobody else had been posted near the road.
fainteradjectiveUS /ˈfeɪntər/
comparative of “faint” — deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading OSBORN INTERFERES When Grace and Kit had gone a short distance they heard voices and a rattle of sticks in the wood, but the noise got fainter and she imagined the beaters were moving the other way.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading A gate not far off led to a drive in the wood, and she thought she had heard Osborn's voice.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading This was something of a relief, but Grace felt anxious.
Ferrars
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From this reading Ferrars, who shot at the woodcock, had probably not had time to tell Osborn about his carelessness, and it looked as if nobody else had been posted near the road.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading A gate not far off led to a drive in the wood, and she thought she had heard Osborn's voice.
destroyed or killed
From this reading OSBORN INTERFERES When Grace and Kit had gone a short distance they heard voices and a rattle of sticks in the wood, but the noise got fainter and she imagined the beaters were moving the other way.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading OSBORN INTERFERES When Grace and Kit had gone a short distance they heard voices and a rattle of sticks in the wood, but the noise got fainter and she imagined the beaters were moving the other way.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading OSBORN INTERFERES When Grace and Kit had gone a short distance they heard voices and a rattle of sticks in the wood, but the noise got fainter and she imagined the beaters were moving the other way.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading She kept on the belt of grass, which got narrower, so that the path ran close to the hedge.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading OSBORN INTERFERES When Grace and Kit had gone a short distance they heard voices and a rattle of sticks in the wood, but the noise got fainter and she imagined the beaters were moving the other way.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading OSBORN INTERFERES When Grace and Kit had gone a short distance they heard voices and a rattle of sticks in the wood, but the noise got fainter and she imagined the beaters were moving the other way.
hedgeverbUS /hedʒ/
avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
From this reading She kept on the belt of grass, which got narrower, so that the path ran close to the hedge.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Ferrars, who shot at the woodcock, had probably not had time to tell Osborn about his carelessness, and it looked as if nobody else had been posted near the road.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Ferrars, who shot at the woodcock, had probably not had time to tell Osborn about his carelessness, and it looked as if nobody else had been posted near the road.
past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading OSBORN INTERFERES When Grace and Kit had gone a short distance they heard voices and a rattle of sticks in the wood, but the noise got fainter and she imagined the beaters were moving the other way.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading OSBORN INTERFERES When Grace and Kit had gone a short distance they heard voices and a rattle of sticks in the wood, but the noise got fainter and she imagined the beaters were moving the other way.
INTERFERESverbUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪrz/
third-person singular of “interfere” — come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
From this reading OSBORN INTERFERES When Grace and Kit had gone a short distance they heard voices and a rattle of sticks in the wood, but the noise got fainter and she imagined the beaters were moving the other way.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Ferrars, who shot at the woodcock, had probably not had time to tell Osborn about his carelessness, and it looked as if nobody else had been posted near the road.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading She kept on the belt of grass, which got narrower, so that the path ran close to the hedge.
KitnounUS /kɪt/
a case for containing a set of articles
From this reading OSBORN INTERFERES When Grace and Kit had gone a short distance they heard voices and a rattle of sticks in the wood, but the noise got fainter and she imagined the beaters were moving the other way.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading A gate not far off led to a drive in the wood, and she thought she had heard Osborn's voice.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Ferrars, who shot at the woodcock, had probably not had time to tell Osborn about his carelessness, and it looked as if nobody else had been posted near the road.
in motion
From this reading OSBORN INTERFERES When Grace and Kit had gone a short distance they heard voices and a rattle of sticks in the wood, but the noise got fainter and she imagined the beaters were moving the other way.
narroweradjectiveUS /ˈneroʊər/
comparative of “narrow” — not wide
From this reading She kept on the belt of grass, which got narrower, so that the path ran close to the hedge.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Ferrars, who shot at the woodcock, had probably not had time to tell Osborn about his carelessness, and it looked as if nobody else had been posted near the road.
no person; not anyone
From this reading Ferrars, who shot at the woodcock, had probably not had time to tell Osborn about his carelessness, and it looked as if nobody else had been posted near the road.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading OSBORN INTERFERES When Grace and Kit had gone a short distance they heard voices and a rattle of sticks in the wood, but the noise got fainter and she imagined the beaters were moving the other way.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Ferrars, who shot at the woodcock, had probably not had time to tell Osborn about his carelessness, and it looked as if nobody else had been posted near the road.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OSBORN INTERFERES When Grace and Kit had gone a short distance they heard voices and a rattle of sticks in the wood, but the noise got fainter and she imagined the beaters were moving the other way.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A gate not far off led to a drive in the wood, and she thought she had heard Osborn's voice.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She kept on the belt of grass, which got narrower, so that the path ran close to the hedge.
OSBORN
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From this reading OSBORN INTERFERES When Grace and Kit had gone a short distance they heard voices and a rattle of sticks in the wood, but the noise got fainter and she imagined the beaters were moving the other way.
Osborn's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A gate not far off led to a drive in the wood, and she thought she had heard Osborn's voice.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading OSBORN INTERFERES When Grace and Kit had gone a short distance they heard voices and a rattle of sticks in the wood, but the noise got fainter and she imagined the beaters were moving the other way.
a course of conduct
From this reading She kept on the belt of grass, which got narrower, so that the path ran close to the hedge.
postedadjectiveUS /ˈpoʊstɪd/
publicly displayed
From this reading Ferrars, who shot at the woodcock, had probably not had time to tell Osborn about his carelessness, and it looked as if nobody else had been posted near the road.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Ferrars, who shot at the woodcock, had probably not had time to tell Osborn about his carelessness, and it looked as if nobody else had been posted near the road.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading She kept on the belt of grass, which got narrower, so that the path ran close to the hedge.
rattleverbUS /ˈrætəl/
make short successive sounds
From this reading OSBORN INTERFERES When Grace and Kit had gone a short distance they heard voices and a rattle of sticks in the wood, but the noise got fainter and she imagined the beaters were moving the other way.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading This was something of a relief, but Grace felt anxious.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Ferrars, who shot at the woodcock, had probably not had time to tell Osborn about his carelessness, and it looked as if nobody else had been posted near the road.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading OSBORN INTERFERES When Grace and Kit had gone a short distance they heard voices and a rattle of sticks in the wood, but the noise got fainter and she imagined the beaters were moving the other way.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading OSBORN INTERFERES When Grace and Kit had gone a short distance they heard voices and a rattle of sticks in the wood, but the noise got fainter and she imagined the beaters were moving the other way.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading Ferrars, who shot at the woodcock, had probably not had time to tell Osborn about his carelessness, and it looked as if nobody else had been posted near the road.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She kept on the belt of grass, which got narrower, so that the path ran close to the hedge.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading This was something of a relief, but Grace felt anxious.
sticksnounUS /stɪks/
plural of “stick” — an implement consisting of a length of wood
From this reading OSBORN INTERFERES When Grace and Kit had gone a short distance they heard voices and a rattle of sticks in the wood, but the noise got fainter and she imagined the beaters were moving the other way.
express in words
From this reading Ferrars, who shot at the woodcock, had probably not had time to tell Osborn about his carelessness, and it looked as if nobody else had been posted near the road.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She kept on the belt of grass, which got narrower, so that the path ran close to the hedge.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OSBORN INTERFERES When Grace and Kit had gone a short distance they heard voices and a rattle of sticks in the wood, but the noise got fainter and she imagined the beaters were moving the other way.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading OSBORN INTERFERES When Grace and Kit had gone a short distance they heard voices and a rattle of sticks in the wood, but the noise got fainter and she imagined the beaters were moving the other way.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was something of a relief, but Grace felt anxious.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading A gate not far off led to a drive in the wood, and she thought she had heard Osborn's voice.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Ferrars, who shot at the woodcock, had probably not had time to tell Osborn about his carelessness, and it looked as if nobody else had been posted near the road.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ferrars, who shot at the woodcock, had probably not had time to tell Osborn about his carelessness, and it looked as if nobody else had been posted near the road.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading A gate not far off led to a drive in the wood, and she thought she had heard Osborn's voice.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading OSBORN INTERFERES When Grace and Kit had gone a short distance they heard voices and a rattle of sticks in the wood, but the noise got fainter and she imagined the beaters were moving the other way.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was something of a relief, but Grace felt anxious.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading OSBORN INTERFERES When Grace and Kit had gone a short distance they heard voices and a rattle of sticks in the wood, but the noise got fainter and she imagined the beaters were moving the other way.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading OSBORN INTERFERES When Grace and Kit had gone a short distance they heard voices and a rattle of sticks in the wood, but the noise got fainter and she imagined the beaters were moving the other way.
at the time that
From this reading OSBORN INTERFERES When Grace and Kit had gone a short distance they heard voices and a rattle of sticks in the wood, but the noise got fainter and she imagined the beaters were moving the other way.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She kept on the belt of grass, which got narrower, so that the path ran close to the hedge.
which person or people
From this reading Ferrars, who shot at the woodcock, had probably not had time to tell Osborn about his carelessness, and it looked as if nobody else had been posted near the road.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading OSBORN INTERFERES When Grace and Kit had gone a short distance they heard voices and a rattle of sticks in the wood, but the noise got fainter and she imagined the beaters were moving the other way.
woodcocknounUS /ˈwʊdkɑːk/
game bird of the sandpiper family that resembles a snipe
From this reading Ferrars, who shot at the woodcock, had probably not had time to tell Osborn about his carelessness, and it looked as if nobody else had been posted near the road.
