used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE CASTAWAYS OF THE MOUNTAINS The man was evidently seeking her, for so soon as he caught sight of her he broke into a run and came bounding up the steep ascent with the speed and agility of a chamois or a mountain sheep.
abstractlyadverb
in abstract terms
From this reading Now whether that joy in his return was for him, personally or for him abstractly, he could not tell; whether she was glad that he had come back simply because he was a human being who would relieve her loneliness or whether she rejoiced to see him individually, was a matter not yet to be determined.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading As he approached the girl rose to her feet and supported herself upon the boulder against which she had been leaning, at the same time extending her hand to greet him.
agilitynounUS /əˈdʒɪləti/
the gracefulness of a person or animal that is quick and nimble
From this reading THE CASTAWAYS OF THE MOUNTAINS The man was evidently seeking her, for so soon as he caught sight of her he broke into a run and came bounding up the steep ascent with the speed and agility of a chamois or a mountain sheep.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Oh," she cried, her voice rising nervously as he drew near, "I am so glad you are back, another hour of loneliness and I believe I should have gone crazy."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE CASTAWAYS OF THE MOUNTAINS The man was evidently seeking her, for so soon as he caught sight of her he broke into a run and came bounding up the steep ascent with the speed and agility of a chamois or a mountain sheep.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading "Oh," she cried, her voice rising nervously as he drew near, "I am so glad you are back, another hour of loneliness and I believe I should have gone crazy."
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading As he approached the girl rose to her feet and supported herself upon the boulder against which she had been leaning, at the same time extending her hand to greet him.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Oh," she cried, her voice rising nervously as he drew near, "I am so glad you are back, another hour of loneliness and I believe I should have gone crazy."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE CASTAWAYS OF THE MOUNTAINS The man was evidently seeking her, for so soon as he caught sight of her he broke into a run and came bounding up the steep ascent with the speed and agility of a chamois or a mountain sheep.
ascentnounUS /əˈsent/
an upward slope or grade (as in a road)
From this reading THE CASTAWAYS OF THE MOUNTAINS The man was evidently seeking her, for so soon as he caught sight of her he broke into a run and came bounding up the steep ascent with the speed and agility of a chamois or a mountain sheep.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As he approached the girl rose to her feet and supported herself upon the boulder against which she had been leaning, at the same time extending her hand to greet him.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "Oh," she cried, her voice rising nervously as he drew near, "I am so glad you are back, another hour of loneliness and I believe I should have gone crazy."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Now whether that joy in his return was for him, personally or for him abstractly, he could not tell; whether she was glad that he had come back simply because he was a human being who would relieve her loneliness or whether she rejoiced to see him individually, was a matter not yet to be determined.
for the reason that
From this reading Now whether that joy in his return was for him, personally or for him abstractly, he could not tell; whether she was glad that he had come back simply because he was a human being who would relieve her loneliness or whether she rejoiced to see him individually, was a matter not yet to be determined.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading As he approached the girl rose to her feet and supported herself upon the boulder against which she had been leaning, at the same time extending her hand to greet him.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Now whether that joy in his return was for him, personally or for him abstractly, he could not tell; whether she was glad that he had come back simply because he was a human being who would relieve her loneliness or whether she rejoiced to see him individually, was a matter not yet to be determined.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading "Oh," she cried, her voice rising nervously as he drew near, "I am so glad you are back, another hour of loneliness and I believe I should have gone crazy."
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading He hoped the latter, he believed the former.
bouldernounUS /ˈboʊldər/
a large smooth mass of rock detached from its place of origin
From this reading As he approached the girl rose to her feet and supported herself upon the boulder against which she had been leaning, at the same time extending her hand to greet him.
boundingverbUS /ˈbaʊndɪŋ/
-ing form of “bound” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading THE CASTAWAYS OF THE MOUNTAINS The man was evidently seeking her, for so soon as he caught sight of her he broke into a run and came bounding up the steep ascent with the speed and agility of a chamois or a mountain sheep.
lacking funds
From this reading THE CASTAWAYS OF THE MOUNTAINS The man was evidently seeking her, for so soon as he caught sight of her he broke into a run and came bounding up the steep ascent with the speed and agility of a chamois or a mountain sheep.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE CASTAWAYS OF THE MOUNTAINS The man was evidently seeking her, for so soon as he caught sight of her he broke into a run and came bounding up the steep ascent with the speed and agility of a chamois or a mountain sheep.
CASTAWAYSnounUS /ˈkæstəweɪz/
plural of “castaway” — a person who is rejected (from society or home)
From this reading THE CASTAWAYS OF THE MOUNTAINS The man was evidently seeking her, for so soon as he caught sight of her he broke into a run and came bounding up the steep ascent with the speed and agility of a chamois or a mountain sheep.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading THE CASTAWAYS OF THE MOUNTAINS The man was evidently seeking her, for so soon as he caught sight of her he broke into a run and came bounding up the steep ascent with the speed and agility of a chamois or a mountain sheep.
chamoisnoun
a soft suede leather formerly from the skin of the chamois antelope but now from sheepskin
From this reading THE CASTAWAYS OF THE MOUNTAINS The man was evidently seeking her, for so soon as he caught sight of her he broke into a run and came bounding up the steep ascent with the speed and agility of a chamois or a mountain sheep.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Now whether that joy in his return was for him, personally or for him abstractly, he could not tell; whether she was glad that he had come back simply because he was a human being who would relieve her loneliness or whether she rejoiced to see him individually, was a matter not yet to be determined.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Now whether that joy in his return was for him, personally or for him abstractly, he could not tell; whether she was glad that he had come back simply because he was a human being who would relieve her loneliness or whether she rejoiced to see him individually, was a matter not yet to be determined.
crazyadjectiveUS /ˈkreɪzi/
affected with madness or insanity
From this reading "Oh," she cried, her voice rising nervously as he drew near, "I am so glad you are back, another hour of loneliness and I believe I should have gone crazy."
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Oh," she cried, her voice rising nervously as he drew near, "I am so glad you are back, another hour of loneliness and I believe I should have gone crazy."
characterized by great determination
From this reading Now whether that joy in his return was for him, personally or for him abstractly, he could not tell; whether she was glad that he had come back simply because he was a human being who would relieve her loneliness or whether she rejoiced to see him individually, was a matter not yet to be determined.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading "Oh," she cried, her voice rising nervously as he drew near, "I am so glad you are back, another hour of loneliness and I believe I should have gone crazy."
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading THE CASTAWAYS OF THE MOUNTAINS The man was evidently seeking her, for so soon as he caught sight of her he broke into a run and came bounding up the steep ascent with the speed and agility of a chamois or a mountain sheep.
extendingverbUS /ɪkˈstendɪŋ/
-ing form of “extend” — extend in scope or range or area
From this reading As he approached the girl rose to her feet and supported herself upon the boulder against which she had been leaning, at the same time extending her hand to greet him.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading As he approached the girl rose to her feet and supported herself upon the boulder against which she had been leaning, at the same time extending her hand to greet him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE CASTAWAYS OF THE MOUNTAINS The man was evidently seeking her, for so soon as he caught sight of her he broke into a run and came bounding up the steep ascent with the speed and agility of a chamois or a mountain sheep.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading He hoped the latter, he believed the former.
a young female
From this reading As he approached the girl rose to her feet and supported herself upon the boulder against which she had been leaning, at the same time extending her hand to greet him.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "Oh," she cried, her voice rising nervously as he drew near, "I am so glad you are back, another hour of loneliness and I believe I should have gone crazy."
destroyed or killed
From this reading "Oh," she cried, her voice rising nervously as he drew near, "I am so glad you are back, another hour of loneliness and I believe I should have gone crazy."
greetverbUS /ɡriːt/
express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading As he approached the girl rose to her feet and supported herself upon the boulder against which she had been leaning, at the same time extending her hand to greet him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As he approached the girl rose to her feet and supported herself upon the boulder against which she had been leaning, at the same time extending her hand to greet him.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading As he approached the girl rose to her feet and supported herself upon the boulder against which she had been leaning, at the same time extending her hand to greet him.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Oh," she cried, her voice rising nervously as he drew near, "I am so glad you are back, another hour of loneliness and I believe I should have gone crazy."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE CASTAWAYS OF THE MOUNTAINS The man was evidently seeking her, for so soon as he caught sight of her he broke into a run and came bounding up the steep ascent with the speed and agility of a chamois or a mountain sheep.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE CASTAWAYS OF THE MOUNTAINS The man was evidently seeking her, for so soon as he caught sight of her he broke into a run and came bounding up the steep ascent with the speed and agility of a chamois or a mountain sheep.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading As he approached the girl rose to her feet and supported herself upon the boulder against which she had been leaning, at the same time extending her hand to greet him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As he approached the girl rose to her feet and supported herself upon the boulder against which she had been leaning, at the same time extending her hand to greet him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Now whether that joy in his return was for him, personally or for him abstractly, he could not tell; whether she was glad that he had come back simply because he was a human being who would relieve her loneliness or whether she rejoiced to see him individually, was a matter not yet to be determined.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading He hoped the latter, he believed the former.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading "Oh," she cried, her voice rising nervously as he drew near, "I am so glad you are back, another hour of loneliness and I believe I should have gone crazy."
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Now whether that joy in his return was for him, personally or for him abstractly, he could not tell; whether she was glad that he had come back simply because he was a human being who would relieve her loneliness or whether she rejoiced to see him individually, was a matter not yet to be determined.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Oh," she cried, her voice rising nervously as he drew near, "I am so glad you are back, another hour of loneliness and I believe I should have gone crazy."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Now whether that joy in his return was for him, personally or for him abstractly, he could not tell; whether she was glad that he had come back simply because he was a human being who would relieve her loneliness or whether she rejoiced to see him individually, was a matter not yet to be determined.
individuallyadverbUS /ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuːəli/
apart from others
From this reading Now whether that joy in his return was for him, personally or for him abstractly, he could not tell; whether she was glad that he had come back simply because he was a human being who would relieve her loneliness or whether she rejoiced to see him individually, was a matter not yet to be determined.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE CASTAWAYS OF THE MOUNTAINS The man was evidently seeking her, for so soon as he caught sight of her he broke into a run and came bounding up the steep ascent with the speed and agility of a chamois or a mountain sheep.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Now whether that joy in his return was for him, personally or for him abstractly, he could not tell; whether she was glad that he had come back simply because he was a human being who would relieve her loneliness or whether she rejoiced to see him individually, was a matter not yet to be determined.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading He hoped the latter, he believed the former.
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading As he approached the girl rose to her feet and supported herself upon the boulder against which she had been leaning, at the same time extending her hand to greet him.
lonelinessnounUS /ˈloʊnlinəs/
the state of being alone in solitary isolation
From this reading "Oh," she cried, her voice rising nervously as he drew near, "I am so glad you are back, another hour of loneliness and I believe I should have gone crazy."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE CASTAWAYS OF THE MOUNTAINS The man was evidently seeking her, for so soon as he caught sight of her he broke into a run and came bounding up the steep ascent with the speed and agility of a chamois or a mountain sheep.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Now whether that joy in his return was for him, personally or for him abstractly, he could not tell; whether she was glad that he had come back simply because he was a human being who would relieve her loneliness or whether she rejoiced to see him individually, was a matter not yet to be determined.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading THE CASTAWAYS OF THE MOUNTAINS The man was evidently seeking her, for so soon as he caught sight of her he broke into a run and came bounding up the steep ascent with the speed and agility of a chamois or a mountain sheep.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading THE CASTAWAYS OF THE MOUNTAINS The man was evidently seeking her, for so soon as he caught sight of her he broke into a run and came bounding up the steep ascent with the speed and agility of a chamois or a mountain sheep.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading "Oh," she cried, her voice rising nervously as he drew near, "I am so glad you are back, another hour of loneliness and I believe I should have gone crazy."
nervouslyadverbUS /ˈnɜːrvəsli/
in an anxiously nervous manner
From this reading "Oh," she cried, her voice rising nervously as he drew near, "I am so glad you are back, another hour of loneliness and I believe I should have gone crazy."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Now whether that joy in his return was for him, personally or for him abstractly, he could not tell; whether she was glad that he had come back simply because he was a human being who would relieve her loneliness or whether she rejoiced to see him individually, was a matter not yet to be determined.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now whether that joy in his return was for him, personally or for him abstractly, he could not tell; whether she was glad that he had come back simply because he was a human being who would relieve her loneliness or whether she rejoiced to see him individually, was a matter not yet to be determined.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CASTAWAYS OF THE MOUNTAINS The man was evidently seeking her, for so soon as he caught sight of her he broke into a run and came bounding up the steep ascent with the speed and agility of a chamois or a mountain sheep.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh," she cried, her voice rising nervously as he drew near, "I am so glad you are back, another hour of loneliness and I believe I should have gone crazy."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE CASTAWAYS OF THE MOUNTAINS The man was evidently seeking her, for so soon as he caught sight of her he broke into a run and came bounding up the steep ascent with the speed and agility of a chamois or a mountain sheep.
personallyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrsənəli/
as yourself
From this reading Now whether that joy in his return was for him, personally or for him abstractly, he could not tell; whether she was glad that he had come back simply because he was a human being who would relieve her loneliness or whether she rejoiced to see him individually, was a matter not yet to be determined.
rejoicedverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪst/
past form of “rejoice” — feel happiness or joy
From this reading Now whether that joy in his return was for him, personally or for him abstractly, he could not tell; whether she was glad that he had come back simply because he was a human being who would relieve her loneliness or whether she rejoiced to see him individually, was a matter not yet to be determined.
relieveverbUS /rɪˈliːv/
provide physical relief, as from pain
From this reading Now whether that joy in his return was for him, personally or for him abstractly, he could not tell; whether she was glad that he had come back simply because he was a human being who would relieve her loneliness or whether she rejoiced to see him individually, was a matter not yet to be determined.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Now whether that joy in his return was for him, personally or for him abstractly, he could not tell; whether she was glad that he had come back simply because he was a human being who would relieve her loneliness or whether she rejoiced to see him individually, was a matter not yet to be determined.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading "Oh," she cried, her voice rising nervously as he drew near, "I am so glad you are back, another hour of loneliness and I believe I should have gone crazy."
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading As he approached the girl rose to her feet and supported herself upon the boulder against which she had been leaning, at the same time extending her hand to greet him.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading THE CASTAWAYS OF THE MOUNTAINS The man was evidently seeking her, for so soon as he caught sight of her he broke into a run and came bounding up the steep ascent with the speed and agility of a chamois or a mountain sheep.
Identical; not different.
From this reading As he approached the girl rose to her feet and supported herself upon the boulder against which she had been leaning, at the same time extending her hand to greet him.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Now whether that joy in his return was for him, personally or for him abstractly, he could not tell; whether she was glad that he had come back simply because he was a human being who would relieve her loneliness or whether she rejoiced to see him individually, was a matter not yet to be determined.
the act of searching for something
From this reading THE CASTAWAYS OF THE MOUNTAINS The man was evidently seeking her, for so soon as he caught sight of her he broke into a run and came bounding up the steep ascent with the speed and agility of a chamois or a mountain sheep.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As he approached the girl rose to her feet and supported herself upon the boulder against which she had been leaning, at the same time extending her hand to greet him.
woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat
From this reading THE CASTAWAYS OF THE MOUNTAINS The man was evidently seeking her, for so soon as he caught sight of her he broke into a run and came bounding up the steep ascent with the speed and agility of a chamois or a mountain sheep.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "Oh," she cried, her voice rising nervously as he drew near, "I am so glad you are back, another hour of loneliness and I believe I should have gone crazy."
an instance of visual perception
From this reading THE CASTAWAYS OF THE MOUNTAINS The man was evidently seeking her, for so soon as he caught sight of her he broke into a run and came bounding up the steep ascent with the speed and agility of a chamois or a mountain sheep.
and nothing more
From this reading Now whether that joy in his return was for him, personally or for him abstractly, he could not tell; whether she was glad that he had come back simply because he was a human being who would relieve her loneliness or whether she rejoiced to see him individually, was a matter not yet to be determined.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE CASTAWAYS OF THE MOUNTAINS The man was evidently seeking her, for so soon as he caught sight of her he broke into a run and came bounding up the steep ascent with the speed and agility of a chamois or a mountain sheep.
in the near future
From this reading THE CASTAWAYS OF THE MOUNTAINS The man was evidently seeking her, for so soon as he caught sight of her he broke into a run and came bounding up the steep ascent with the speed and agility of a chamois or a mountain sheep.
move hurridly
From this reading THE CASTAWAYS OF THE MOUNTAINS The man was evidently seeking her, for so soon as he caught sight of her he broke into a run and came bounding up the steep ascent with the speed and agility of a chamois or a mountain sheep.
having a sharp inclination
From this reading THE CASTAWAYS OF THE MOUNTAINS The man was evidently seeking her, for so soon as he caught sight of her he broke into a run and came bounding up the steep ascent with the speed and agility of a chamois or a mountain sheep.
supportedadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪd/
sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)
From this reading As he approached the girl rose to her feet and supported herself upon the boulder against which she had been leaning, at the same time extending her hand to greet him.
express in words
From this reading Now whether that joy in his return was for him, personally or for him abstractly, he could not tell; whether she was glad that he had come back simply because he was a human being who would relieve her loneliness or whether she rejoiced to see him individually, was a matter not yet to be determined.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Now whether that joy in his return was for him, personally or for him abstractly, he could not tell; whether she was glad that he had come back simply because he was a human being who would relieve her loneliness or whether she rejoiced to see him individually, was a matter not yet to be determined.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CASTAWAYS OF THE MOUNTAINS The man was evidently seeking her, for so soon as he caught sight of her he broke into a run and came bounding up the steep ascent with the speed and agility of a chamois or a mountain sheep.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading As he approached the girl rose to her feet and supported herself upon the boulder against which she had been leaning, at the same time extending her hand to greet him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As he approached the girl rose to her feet and supported herself upon the boulder against which she had been leaning, at the same time extending her hand to greet him.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE CASTAWAYS OF THE MOUNTAINS The man was evidently seeking her, for so soon as he caught sight of her he broke into a run and came bounding up the steep ascent with the speed and agility of a chamois or a mountain sheep.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading As he approached the girl rose to her feet and supported herself upon the boulder against which she had been leaning, at the same time extending her hand to greet him.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "Oh," she cried, her voice rising nervously as he drew near, "I am so glad you are back, another hour of loneliness and I believe I should have gone crazy."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE CASTAWAYS OF THE MOUNTAINS The man was evidently seeking her, for so soon as he caught sight of her he broke into a run and came bounding up the steep ascent with the speed and agility of a chamois or a mountain sheep.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Now whether that joy in his return was for him, personally or for him abstractly, he could not tell; whether she was glad that he had come back simply because he was a human being who would relieve her loneliness or whether she rejoiced to see him individually, was a matter not yet to be determined.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As he approached the girl rose to her feet and supported herself upon the boulder against which she had been leaning, at the same time extending her hand to greet him.
which person or people
From this reading Now whether that joy in his return was for him, personally or for him abstractly, he could not tell; whether she was glad that he had come back simply because he was a human being who would relieve her loneliness or whether she rejoiced to see him individually, was a matter not yet to be determined.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE CASTAWAYS OF THE MOUNTAINS The man was evidently seeking her, for so soon as he caught sight of her he broke into a run and came bounding up the steep ascent with the speed and agility of a chamois or a mountain sheep.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Now whether that joy in his return was for him, personally or for him abstractly, he could not tell; whether she was glad that he had come back simply because he was a human being who would relieve her loneliness or whether she rejoiced to see him individually, was a matter not yet to be determined.
but in spite of that
From this reading Now whether that joy in his return was for him, personally or for him abstractly, he could not tell; whether she was glad that he had come back simply because he was a human being who would relieve her loneliness or whether she rejoiced to see him individually, was a matter not yet to be determined.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Oh," she cried, her voice rising nervously as he drew near, "I am so glad you are back, another hour of loneliness and I believe I should have gone crazy."
