used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Glenham he had not seen at all; the boy had risen early and gone off upon a lonely ride.
in actual fact
From this reading Glenham had actually avoided him all the previous evening as well.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Glenham he had not seen at all; the boy had risen early and gone off upon a lonely ride.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Glenham he had not seen at all; the boy had risen early and gone off upon a lonely ride.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading But Truscott had too many things to think of to worry over a fact that at another time would have attracted his attention.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading When Mr. Truscott appeared at breakfast on the following morning he was surprised at the extremely cold manner in which Mr. Hunter returned his salutation.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Glenham had actually avoided him all the previous evening as well.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When Mr. Truscott appeared at breakfast on the following morning he was surprised at the extremely cold manner in which Mr. Hunter returned his salutation.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading But Truscott had too many things to think of to worry over a fact that at another time would have attracted his attention.
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading But Truscott had too many things to think of to worry over a fact that at another time would have attracted his attention.
avertedverbUS /əˈvɜːrtɪd/
past form of “avert” — prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening
From this reading Bucketts, Carroll, Crane, and the doctor greeted him as usual, and went on with their speculations as to the probable result of the scout just started, and Truscott, busied in his own reflections, thought no more of Hunter’s averted eye.
avoidedverbUS /əˈvɔɪdɪd/
past form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading Glenham had actually avoided him all the previous evening as well.
a youthful male person
From this reading Glenham he had not seen at all; the boy had risen early and gone off upon a lonely ride.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading When Mr. Truscott appeared at breakfast on the following morning he was surprised at the extremely cold manner in which Mr. Hunter returned his salutation.
Bucketts
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From this reading Bucketts, Carroll, Crane, and the doctor greeted him as usual, and went on with their speculations as to the probable result of the scout just started, and Truscott, busied in his own reflections, thought no more of Hunter’s averted eye.
busiedverbUS /ˈbɪzid/
inflected form of “busy” — keep busy with
From this reading Bucketts, Carroll, Crane, and the doctor greeted him as usual, and went on with their speculations as to the probable result of the scout just started, and Truscott, busied in his own reflections, thought no more of Hunter’s averted eye.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Truscott had too many things to think of to worry over a fact that at another time would have attracted his attention.
CarrollnounUS /ˈkærəl/
English author; Charles Dodgson was an Oxford don of mathematics who is remembered for the children's stories he wrote under the pen name Lewis Carroll (1832-1898)
From this reading Bucketts, Carroll, Crane, and the doctor greeted him as usual, and went on with their speculations as to the probable result of the scout just started, and Truscott, busied in his own reflections, thought no more of Hunter’s averted eye.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading When Mr. Truscott appeared at breakfast on the following morning he was surprised at the extremely cold manner in which Mr. Hunter returned his salutation.
CraneverbUS /kreɪn/
stretch (the neck) so as to see better
From this reading Bucketts, Carroll, Crane, and the doctor greeted him as usual, and went on with their speculations as to the probable result of the scout just started, and Truscott, busied in his own reflections, thought no more of Hunter’s averted eye.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Bucketts, Carroll, Crane, and the doctor greeted him as usual, and went on with their speculations as to the probable result of the scout just started, and Truscott, busied in his own reflections, thought no more of Hunter’s averted eye.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Glenham he had not seen at all; the boy had risen early and gone off upon a lonely ride.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Glenham had actually avoided him all the previous evening as well.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading When Mr. Truscott appeared at breakfast on the following morning he was surprised at the extremely cold manner in which Mr. Hunter returned his salutation.
the organ of sight
From this reading Bucketts, Carroll, Crane, and the doctor greeted him as usual, and went on with their speculations as to the probable result of the scout just started, and Truscott, busied in his own reflections, thought no more of Hunter’s averted eye.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading But Truscott had too many things to think of to worry over a fact that at another time would have attracted his attention.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading When Mr. Truscott appeared at breakfast on the following morning he was surprised at the extremely cold manner in which Mr. Hunter returned his salutation.
Glenham
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Glenham he had not seen at all; the boy had risen early and gone off upon a lonely ride.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Glenham he had not seen at all; the boy had risen early and gone off upon a lonely ride.
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading Bucketts, Carroll, Crane, and the doctor greeted him as usual, and went on with their speculations as to the probable result of the scout just started, and Truscott, busied in his own reflections, thought no more of Hunter’s averted eye.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Glenham he had not seen at all; the boy had risen early and gone off upon a lonely ride.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But Truscott had too many things to think of to worry over a fact that at another time would have attracted his attention.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Mr. Truscott appeared at breakfast on the following morning he was surprised at the extremely cold manner in which Mr. Hunter returned his salutation.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Glenham had actually avoided him all the previous evening as well.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When Mr. Truscott appeared at breakfast on the following morning he was surprised at the extremely cold manner in which Mr. Hunter returned his salutation.
someone who hunts game
From this reading When Mr. Truscott appeared at breakfast on the following morning he was surprised at the extremely cold manner in which Mr. Hunter returned his salutation.
Hunter'snounUS /ˈhʌntərz/
possessive form of “hunter” — someone who hunts game
From this reading Bucketts, Carroll, Crane, and the doctor greeted him as usual, and went on with their speculations as to the probable result of the scout just started, and Truscott, busied in his own reflections, thought no more of Hunter’s averted eye.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When Mr. Truscott appeared at breakfast on the following morning he was surprised at the extremely cold manner in which Mr. Hunter returned his salutation.
and nothing more
From this reading Bucketts, Carroll, Crane, and the doctor greeted him as usual, and went on with their speculations as to the probable result of the scout just started, and Truscott, busied in his own reflections, thought no more of Hunter’s averted eye.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading Glenham he had not seen at all; the boy had risen early and gone off upon a lonely ride.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading When Mr. Truscott appeared at breakfast on the following morning he was surprised at the extremely cold manner in which Mr. Hunter returned his salutation.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading But Truscott had too many things to think of to worry over a fact that at another time would have attracted his attention.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Bucketts, Carroll, Crane, and the doctor greeted him as usual, and went on with their speculations as to the probable result of the scout just started, and Truscott, busied in his own reflections, thought no more of Hunter’s averted eye.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading When Mr. Truscott appeared at breakfast on the following morning he was surprised at the extremely cold manner in which Mr. Hunter returned his salutation.
a form of address for a man
From this reading When Mr. Truscott appeared at breakfast on the following morning he was surprised at the extremely cold manner in which Mr. Hunter returned his salutation.
not any; not one
From this reading Bucketts, Carroll, Crane, and the doctor greeted him as usual, and went on with their speculations as to the probable result of the scout just started, and Truscott, busied in his own reflections, thought no more of Hunter’s averted eye.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Glenham he had not seen at all; the boy had risen early and gone off upon a lonely ride.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But Truscott had too many things to think of to worry over a fact that at another time would have attracted his attention.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Glenham he had not seen at all; the boy had risen early and gone off upon a lonely ride.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When Mr. Truscott appeared at breakfast on the following morning he was surprised at the extremely cold manner in which Mr. Hunter returned his salutation.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading But Truscott had too many things to think of to worry over a fact that at another time would have attracted his attention.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Bucketts, Carroll, Crane, and the doctor greeted him as usual, and went on with their speculations as to the probable result of the scout just started, and Truscott, busied in his own reflections, thought no more of Hunter’s averted eye.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading Glenham had actually avoided him all the previous evening as well.
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading Bucketts, Carroll, Crane, and the doctor greeted him as usual, and went on with their speculations as to the probable result of the scout just started, and Truscott, busied in his own reflections, thought no more of Hunter’s averted eye.
reflectionsnounUS /rɪˈflekʃənz/
plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading Bucketts, Carroll, Crane, and the doctor greeted him as usual, and went on with their speculations as to the probable result of the scout just started, and Truscott, busied in his own reflections, thought no more of Hunter’s averted eye.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Bucketts, Carroll, Crane, and the doctor greeted him as usual, and went on with their speculations as to the probable result of the scout just started, and Truscott, busied in his own reflections, thought no more of Hunter’s averted eye.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading When Mr. Truscott appeared at breakfast on the following morning he was surprised at the extremely cold manner in which Mr. Hunter returned his salutation.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Glenham he had not seen at all; the boy had risen early and gone off upon a lonely ride.
risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/
(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
From this reading Glenham he had not seen at all; the boy had risen early and gone off upon a lonely ride.
salutationnoun
an act of honor or courteous recognition
From this reading When Mr. Truscott appeared at breakfast on the following morning he was surprised at the extremely cold manner in which Mr. Hunter returned his salutation.
scoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Bucketts, Carroll, Crane, and the doctor greeted him as usual, and went on with their speculations as to the probable result of the scout just started, and Truscott, busied in his own reflections, thought no more of Hunter’s averted eye.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Glenham he had not seen at all; the boy had risen early and gone off upon a lonely ride.
speculationsnounUS /ˌspekjəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “speculation” — a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
From this reading Bucketts, Carroll, Crane, and the doctor greeted him as usual, and went on with their speculations as to the probable result of the scout just started, and Truscott, busied in his own reflections, thought no more of Hunter’s averted eye.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Bucketts, Carroll, Crane, and the doctor greeted him as usual, and went on with their speculations as to the probable result of the scout just started, and Truscott, busied in his own reflections, thought no more of Hunter’s averted eye.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading When Mr. Truscott appeared at breakfast on the following morning he was surprised at the extremely cold manner in which Mr. Hunter returned his salutation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But Truscott had too many things to think of to worry over a fact that at another time would have attracted his attention.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Mr. Truscott appeared at breakfast on the following morning he was surprised at the extremely cold manner in which Mr. Hunter returned his salutation.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Bucketts, Carroll, Crane, and the doctor greeted him as usual, and went on with their speculations as to the probable result of the scout just started, and Truscott, busied in his own reflections, thought no more of Hunter’s averted eye.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading But Truscott had too many things to think of to worry over a fact that at another time would have attracted his attention.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading But Truscott had too many things to think of to worry over a fact that at another time would have attracted his attention.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Bucketts, Carroll, Crane, and the doctor greeted him as usual, and went on with their speculations as to the probable result of the scout just started, and Truscott, busied in his own reflections, thought no more of Hunter’s averted eye.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But Truscott had too many things to think of to worry over a fact that at another time would have attracted his attention.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But Truscott had too many things to think of to worry over a fact that at another time would have attracted his attention.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading But Truscott had too many things to think of to worry over a fact that at another time would have attracted his attention.
Truscott
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Mr. Truscott appeared at breakfast on the following morning he was surprised at the extremely cold manner in which Mr. Hunter returned his salutation.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Glenham he had not seen at all; the boy had risen early and gone off upon a lonely ride.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Bucketts, Carroll, Crane, and the doctor greeted him as usual, and went on with their speculations as to the probable result of the scout just started, and Truscott, busied in his own reflections, thought no more of Hunter’s averted eye.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Mr. Truscott appeared at breakfast on the following morning he was surprised at the extremely cold manner in which Mr. Hunter returned his salutation.
(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 Glenham had actually avoided him all the previous evening as well.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Bucketts, Carroll, Crane, and the doctor greeted him as usual, and went on with their speculations as to the probable result of the scout just started, and Truscott, busied in his own reflections, thought no more of Hunter’s averted eye.
at the time that
From this reading When Mr. Truscott appeared at breakfast on the following morning he was surprised at the extremely cold manner in which Mr. Hunter returned his salutation.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When Mr. Truscott appeared at breakfast on the following morning he was surprised at the extremely cold manner in which Mr. Hunter returned his salutation.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Bucketts, Carroll, Crane, and the doctor greeted him as usual, and went on with their speculations as to the probable result of the scout just started, and Truscott, busied in his own reflections, thought no more of Hunter’s averted eye.
be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
From this reading But Truscott had too many things to think of to worry over a fact that at another time would have attracted his attention.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But Truscott had too many things to think of to worry over a fact that at another time would have attracted his attention.
