used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading About an hour and a half after Ferdinand's song had ceased, the door of the chapel, which had been closed, opened, and two figures came forth under the green shadow of the forest leaves.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About an hour and a half after Ferdinand's song had ceased, the door of the chapel, which had been closed, opened, and two figures came forth under the green shadow of the forest leaves.
AdelaidenounUS /ˈædəleɪd/
the state capital of South Australia
From this reading The first was that of Adelaide of Ehrenstein, and her face bore tokens of recent agitation.
Adelaide's
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From this reading More than once, as they went, Adelaide's eyes were turned to either side of the path, as if she feared or expected some interruption, and though she said not a word to indicate what was passing in her heart, the good Father marked the sort of anxiety she seemed to feel, and at length paused, saying, "Well, my child, I will go with you no farther.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading About an hour and a half after Ferdinand's song had ceased, the door of the chapel, which had been closed, opened, and two figures came forth under the green shadow of the forest leaves.
agitationnounUS /ˌædʒəˈteɪʃən/
a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance
From this reading The first was that of Adelaide of Ehrenstein, and her face bore tokens of recent agitation.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading About an hour and a half after Ferdinand's song had ceased, the door of the chapel, which had been closed, opened, and two figures came forth under the green shadow of the forest leaves.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading About an hour and a half after Ferdinand's song had ceased, the door of the chapel, which had been closed, opened, and two figures came forth under the green shadow of the forest leaves.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading More than once, as they went, Adelaide's eyes were turned to either side of the path, as if she feared or expected some interruption, and though she said not a word to indicate what was passing in her heart, the good Father marked the sort of anxiety she seemed to feel, and at length paused, saying, "Well, my child, I will go with you no farther.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading By her side appeared good Father George, with his head uncovered, and no staff in his hand.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading More than once, as they went, Adelaide's eyes were turned to either side of the path, as if she feared or expected some interruption, and though she said not a word to indicate what was passing in her heart, the good Father marked the sort of anxiety she seemed to feel, and at length paused, saying, "Well, my child, I will go with you no farther.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading More than once, as they went, Adelaide's eyes were turned to either side of the path, as if she feared or expected some interruption, and though she said not a word to indicate what was passing in her heart, the good Father marked the sort of anxiety she seemed to feel, and at length paused, saying, "Well, my child, I will go with you no farther.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading About an hour and a half after Ferdinand's song had ceased, the door of the chapel, which had been closed, opened, and two figures came forth under the green shadow of the forest leaves.
cause to be bored
From this reading The first was that of Adelaide of Ehrenstein, and her face bore tokens of recent agitation.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was speaking with the lady, earnestly but gently, and he still continued to walk on with her for some yards up the hill.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By her side appeared good Father George, with his head uncovered, and no staff in his hand.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading About an hour and a half after Ferdinand's song had ceased, the door of the chapel, which had been closed, opened, and two figures came forth under the green shadow of the forest leaves.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading About an hour and a half after Ferdinand's song had ceased, the door of the chapel, which had been closed, opened, and two figures came forth under the green shadow of the forest leaves.
chapelnounUS /ˈtʃæpəl/
a place of worship that has its own altar
From this reading About an hour and a half after Ferdinand's song had ceased, the door of the chapel, which had been closed, opened, and two figures came forth under the green shadow of the forest leaves.
a young person of either sex
From this reading More than once, as they went, Adelaide's eyes were turned to either side of the path, as if she feared or expected some interruption, and though she said not a word to indicate what was passing in her heart, the good Father marked the sort of anxiety she seemed to feel, and at length paused, saying, "Well, my child, I will go with you no farther.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading About an hour and a half after Ferdinand's song had ceased, the door of the chapel, which had been closed, opened, and two figures came forth under the green shadow of the forest leaves.
without stop or interruption
From this reading He was speaking with the lady, earnestly but gently, and he still continued to walk on with her for some yards up the hill.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading About an hour and a half after Ferdinand's song had ceased, the door of the chapel, which had been closed, opened, and two figures came forth under the green shadow of the forest leaves.
in a serious manner
From this reading He was speaking with the lady, earnestly but gently, and he still continued to walk on with her for some yards up the hill.
Ehrenstein
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From this reading The first was that of Adelaide of Ehrenstein, and her face bore tokens of recent agitation.
one or the other of two
From this reading More than once, as they went, Adelaide's eyes were turned to either side of the path, as if she feared or expected some interruption, and though she said not a word to indicate what was passing in her heart, the good Father marked the sort of anxiety she seemed to feel, and at length paused, saying, "Well, my child, I will go with you no farther.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading More than once, as they went, Adelaide's eyes were turned to either side of the path, as if she feared or expected some interruption, and though she said not a word to indicate what was passing in her heart, the good Father marked the sort of anxiety she seemed to feel, and at length paused, saying, "Well, my child, I will go with you no farther.
opinion or judgment
From this reading More than once, as they went, Adelaide's eyes were turned to either side of the path, as if she feared or expected some interruption, and though she said not a word to indicate what was passing in her heart, the good Father marked the sort of anxiety she seemed to feel, and at length paused, saying, "Well, my child, I will go with you no farther.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The first was that of Adelaide of Ehrenstein, and her face bore tokens of recent agitation.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading More than once, as they went, Adelaide's eyes were turned to either side of the path, as if she feared or expected some interruption, and though she said not a word to indicate what was passing in her heart, the good Father marked the sort of anxiety she seemed to feel, and at length paused, saying, "Well, my child, I will go with you no farther.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading By her side appeared good Father George, with his head uncovered, and no staff in his hand.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading More than once, as they went, Adelaide's eyes were turned to either side of the path, as if she feared or expected some interruption, and though she said not a word to indicate what was passing in her heart, the good Father marked the sort of anxiety she seemed to feel, and at length paused, saying, "Well, my child, I will go with you no farther.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading More than once, as they went, Adelaide's eyes were turned to either side of the path, as if she feared or expected some interruption, and though she said not a word to indicate what was passing in her heart, the good Father marked the sort of anxiety she seemed to feel, and at length paused, saying, "Well, my child, I will go with you no farther.
Ferdinand's
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From this reading About an hour and a half after Ferdinand's song had ceased, the door of the chapel, which had been closed, opened, and two figures came forth under the green shadow of the forest leaves.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading About an hour and a half after Ferdinand's song had ceased, the door of the chapel, which had been closed, opened, and two figures came forth under the green shadow of the forest leaves.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first was that of Adelaide of Ehrenstein, and her face bore tokens of recent agitation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was speaking with the lady, earnestly but gently, and he still continued to walk on with her for some yards up the hill.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading About an hour and a half after Ferdinand's song had ceased, the door of the chapel, which had been closed, opened, and two figures came forth under the green shadow of the forest leaves.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading About an hour and a half after Ferdinand's song had ceased, the door of the chapel, which had been closed, opened, and two figures came forth under the green shadow of the forest leaves.
in a gradual manner
From this reading He was speaking with the lady, earnestly but gently, and he still continued to walk on with her for some yards up the hill.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading By her side appeared good Father George, with his head uncovered, and no staff in his hand.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading More than once, as they went, Adelaide's eyes were turned to either side of the path, as if she feared or expected some interruption, and though she said not a word to indicate what was passing in her heart, the good Father marked the sort of anxiety she seemed to feel, and at length paused, saying, "Well, my child, I will go with you no farther.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading By her side appeared good Father George, with his head uncovered, and no staff in his hand.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading About an hour and a half after Ferdinand's song had ceased, the door of the chapel, which had been closed, opened, and two figures came forth under the green shadow of the forest leaves.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading About an hour and a half after Ferdinand's song had ceased, the door of the chapel, which had been closed, opened, and two figures came forth under the green shadow of the forest leaves.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading About an hour and a half after Ferdinand's song had ceased, the door of the chapel, which had been closed, opened, and two figures came forth under the green shadow of the forest leaves.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading By her side appeared good Father George, with his head uncovered, and no staff in his hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was speaking with the lady, earnestly but gently, and he still continued to walk on with her for some yards up the hill.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading By her side appeared good Father George, with his head uncovered, and no staff in his hand.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading More than once, as they went, Adelaide's eyes were turned to either side of the path, as if she feared or expected some interruption, and though she said not a word to indicate what was passing in her heart, the good Father marked the sort of anxiety she seemed to feel, and at length paused, saying, "Well, my child, I will go with you no farther.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The first was that of Adelaide of Ehrenstein, and her face bore tokens of recent agitation.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading He was speaking with the lady, earnestly but gently, and he still continued to walk on with her for some yards up the hill.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading By her side appeared good Father George, with his head uncovered, and no staff in his hand.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading About an hour and a half after Ferdinand's song had ceased, the door of the chapel, which had been closed, opened, and two figures came forth under the green shadow of the forest leaves.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading More than once, as they went, Adelaide's eyes were turned to either side of the path, as if she feared or expected some interruption, and though she said not a word to indicate what was passing in her heart, the good Father marked the sort of anxiety she seemed to feel, and at length paused, saying, "Well, my child, I will go with you no farther.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading More than once, as they went, Adelaide's eyes were turned to either side of the path, as if she feared or expected some interruption, and though she said not a word to indicate what was passing in her heart, the good Father marked the sort of anxiety she seemed to feel, and at length paused, saying, "Well, my child, I will go with you no farther.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading By her side appeared good Father George, with his head uncovered, and no staff in his hand.
indicateverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪt/
be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading More than once, as they went, Adelaide's eyes were turned to either side of the path, as if she feared or expected some interruption, and though she said not a word to indicate what was passing in her heart, the good Father marked the sort of anxiety she seemed to feel, and at length paused, saying, "Well, my child, I will go with you no farther.
interruptionnounUS /ˌɪntərˈʌpʃən/
an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity
From this reading More than once, as they went, Adelaide's eyes were turned to either side of the path, as if she feared or expected some interruption, and though she said not a word to indicate what was passing in her heart, the good Father marked the sort of anxiety she seemed to feel, and at length paused, saying, "Well, my child, I will go with you no farther.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading He was speaking with the lady, earnestly but gently, and he still continued to walk on with her for some yards up the hill.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading About an hour and a half after Ferdinand's song had ceased, the door of the chapel, which had been closed, opened, and two figures came forth under the green shadow of the forest leaves.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading More than once, as they went, Adelaide's eyes were turned to either side of the path, as if she feared or expected some interruption, and though she said not a word to indicate what was passing in her heart, the good Father marked the sort of anxiety she seemed to feel, and at length paused, saying, "Well, my child, I will go with you no farther.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading More than once, as they went, Adelaide's eyes were turned to either side of the path, as if she feared or expected some interruption, and though she said not a word to indicate what was passing in her heart, the good Father marked the sort of anxiety she seemed to feel, and at length paused, saying, "Well, my child, I will go with you no farther.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading More than once, as they went, Adelaide's eyes were turned to either side of the path, as if she feared or expected some interruption, and though she said not a word to indicate what was passing in her heart, the good Father marked the sort of anxiety she seemed to feel, and at length paused, saying, "Well, my child, I will go with you no farther.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading More than once, as they went, Adelaide's eyes were turned to either side of the path, as if she feared or expected some interruption, and though she said not a word to indicate what was passing in her heart, the good Father marked the sort of anxiety she seemed to feel, and at length paused, saying, "Well, my child, I will go with you no farther.
not any; not one
From this reading By her side appeared good Father George, with his head uncovered, and no staff in his hand.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading More than once, as they went, Adelaide's eyes were turned to either side of the path, as if she feared or expected some interruption, and though she said not a word to indicate what was passing in her heart, the good Father marked the sort of anxiety she seemed to feel, and at length paused, saying, "Well, my child, I will go with you no farther.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading About an hour and a half after Ferdinand's song had ceased, the door of the chapel, which had been closed, opened, and two figures came forth under the green shadow of the forest leaves.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was speaking with the lady, earnestly but gently, and he still continued to walk on with her for some yards up the hill.
on one occasion
From this reading More than once, as they went, Adelaide's eyes were turned to either side of the path, as if she feared or expected some interruption, and though she said not a word to indicate what was passing in her heart, the good Father marked the sort of anxiety she seemed to feel, and at length paused, saying, "Well, my child, I will go with you no farther.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading About an hour and a half after Ferdinand's song had ceased, the door of the chapel, which had been closed, opened, and two figures came forth under the green shadow of the forest leaves.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading More than once, as they went, Adelaide's eyes were turned to either side of the path, as if she feared or expected some interruption, and though she said not a word to indicate what was passing in her heart, the good Father marked the sort of anxiety she seemed to feel, and at length paused, saying, "Well, my child, I will go with you no farther.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading More than once, as they went, Adelaide's eyes were turned to either side of the path, as if she feared or expected some interruption, and though she said not a word to indicate what was passing in her heart, the good Father marked the sort of anxiety she seemed to feel, and at length paused, saying, "Well, my child, I will go with you no farther.
a course of conduct
From this reading More than once, as they went, Adelaide's eyes were turned to either side of the path, as if she feared or expected some interruption, and though she said not a word to indicate what was passing in her heart, the good Father marked the sort of anxiety she seemed to feel, and at length paused, saying, "Well, my child, I will go with you no farther.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading More than once, as they went, Adelaide's eyes were turned to either side of the path, as if she feared or expected some interruption, and though she said not a word to indicate what was passing in her heart, the good Father marked the sort of anxiety she seemed to feel, and at length paused, saying, "Well, my child, I will go with you no farther.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading The first was that of Adelaide of Ehrenstein, and her face bore tokens of recent agitation.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading More than once, as they went, Adelaide's eyes were turned to either side of the path, as if she feared or expected some interruption, and though she said not a word to indicate what was passing in her heart, the good Father marked the sort of anxiety she seemed to feel, and at length paused, saying, "Well, my child, I will go with you no farther.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading More than once, as they went, Adelaide's eyes were turned to either side of the path, as if she feared or expected some interruption, and though she said not a word to indicate what was passing in her heart, the good Father marked the sort of anxiety she seemed to feel, and at length paused, saying, "Well, my child, I will go with you no farther.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading More than once, as they went, Adelaide's eyes were turned to either side of the path, as if she feared or expected some interruption, and though she said not a word to indicate what was passing in her heart, the good Father marked the sort of anxiety she seemed to feel, and at length paused, saying, "Well, my child, I will go with you no farther.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading About an hour and a half after Ferdinand's song had ceased, the door of the chapel, which had been closed, opened, and two figures came forth under the green shadow of the forest leaves.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading More than once, as they went, Adelaide's eyes were turned to either side of the path, as if she feared or expected some interruption, and though she said not a word to indicate what was passing in her heart, the good Father marked the sort of anxiety she seemed to feel, and at length paused, saying, "Well, my child, I will go with you no farther.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading By her side appeared good Father George, with his head uncovered, and no staff in his hand.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He was speaking with the lady, earnestly but gently, and he still continued to walk on with her for some yards up the hill.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading About an hour and a half after Ferdinand's song had ceased, the door of the chapel, which had been closed, opened, and two figures came forth under the green shadow of the forest leaves.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading More than once, as they went, Adelaide's eyes were turned to either side of the path, as if she feared or expected some interruption, and though she said not a word to indicate what was passing in her heart, the good Father marked the sort of anxiety she seemed to feel, and at length paused, saying, "Well, my child, I will go with you no farther.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading He was speaking with the lady, earnestly but gently, and he still continued to walk on with her for some yards up the hill.
staffnounUS /stæf/
personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task
From this reading By her side appeared good Father George, with his head uncovered, and no staff in his hand.
not in physical motion
From this reading He was speaking with the lady, earnestly but gently, and he still continued to walk on with her for some yards up the hill.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading More than once, as they went, Adelaide's eyes were turned to either side of the path, as if she feared or expected some interruption, and though she said not a word to indicate what was passing in her heart, the good Father marked the sort of anxiety she seemed to feel, and at length paused, saying, "Well, my child, I will go with you no farther.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The first was that of Adelaide of Ehrenstein, and her face bore tokens of recent agitation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading About an hour and a half after Ferdinand's song had ceased, the door of the chapel, which had been closed, opened, and two figures came forth under the green shadow of the forest leaves.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading More than once, as they went, Adelaide's eyes were turned to either side of the path, as if she feared or expected some interruption, and though she said not a word to indicate what was passing in her heart, the good Father marked the sort of anxiety she seemed to feel, and at length paused, saying, "Well, my child, I will go with you no farther.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading More than once, as they went, Adelaide's eyes were turned to either side of the path, as if she feared or expected some interruption, and though she said not a word to indicate what was passing in her heart, the good Father marked the sort of anxiety she seemed to feel, and at length paused, saying, "Well, my child, I will go with you no farther.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was speaking with the lady, earnestly but gently, and he still continued to walk on with her for some yards up the hill.
tokensnounUS /ˈtoʊkənz/
plural of “token” — an individual instance of a type of symbol
From this reading The first was that of Adelaide of Ehrenstein, and her face bore tokens of recent agitation.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading More than once, as they went, Adelaide's eyes were turned to either side of the path, as if she feared or expected some interruption, and though she said not a word to indicate what was passing in her heart, the good Father marked the sort of anxiety she seemed to feel, and at length paused, saying, "Well, my child, I will go with you no farther.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading About an hour and a half after Ferdinand's song had ceased, the door of the chapel, which had been closed, opened, and two figures came forth under the green shadow of the forest leaves.
uncoveredadjectiveUS /ənˈkʌvərd/
not covered with clothing
From this reading By her side appeared good Father George, with his head uncovered, and no staff in his hand.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading About an hour and a half after Ferdinand's song had ceased, the door of the chapel, which had been closed, opened, and two figures came forth under the green shadow of the forest leaves.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He was speaking with the lady, earnestly but gently, and he still continued to walk on with her for some yards up the hill.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading He was speaking with the lady, earnestly but gently, and he still continued to walk on with her for some yards up the hill.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The first was that of Adelaide of Ehrenstein, and her face bore tokens of recent agitation.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading More than once, as they went, Adelaide's eyes were turned to either side of the path, as if she feared or expected some interruption, and though she said not a word to indicate what was passing in her heart, the good Father marked the sort of anxiety she seemed to feel, and at length paused, saying, "Well, my child, I will go with you no farther.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading More than once, as they went, Adelaide's eyes were turned to either side of the path, as if she feared or expected some interruption, and though she said not a word to indicate what was passing in her heart, the good Father marked the sort of anxiety she seemed to feel, and at length paused, saying, "Well, my child, I will go with you no farther.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading More than once, as they went, Adelaide's eyes were turned to either side of the path, as if she feared or expected some interruption, and though she said not a word to indicate what was passing in her heart, the good Father marked the sort of anxiety she seemed to feel, and at length paused, saying, "Well, my child, I will go with you no farther.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading More than once, as they went, Adelaide's eyes were turned to either side of the path, as if she feared or expected some interruption, and though she said not a word to indicate what was passing in her heart, the good Father marked the sort of anxiety she seemed to feel, and at length paused, saying, "Well, my child, I will go with you no farther.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading About an hour and a half after Ferdinand's song had ceased, the door of the chapel, which had been closed, opened, and two figures came forth under the green shadow of the forest leaves.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading More than once, as they went, Adelaide's eyes were turned to either side of the path, as if she feared or expected some interruption, and though she said not a word to indicate what was passing in her heart, the good Father marked the sort of anxiety she seemed to feel, and at length paused, saying, "Well, my child, I will go with you no farther.
in the company of; together with
From this reading By her side appeared good Father George, with his head uncovered, and no staff in his hand.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading More than once, as they went, Adelaide's eyes were turned to either side of the path, as if she feared or expected some interruption, and though she said not a word to indicate what was passing in her heart, the good Father marked the sort of anxiety she seemed to feel, and at length paused, saying, "Well, my child, I will go with you no farther.
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading He was speaking with the lady, earnestly but gently, and he still continued to walk on with her for some yards up the hill.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading More than once, as they went, Adelaide's eyes were turned to either side of the path, as if she feared or expected some interruption, and though she said not a word to indicate what was passing in her heart, the good Father marked the sort of anxiety she seemed to feel, and at length paused, saying, "Well, my child, I will go with you no farther.
