used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This seems odd to me now, but I think that very probably a closer watch was kept on my movements after this misadventure to prevent my going astray.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading This seems odd to me now, but I think that very probably a closer watch was kept on my movements after this misadventure to prevent my going astray.
anew
From this reading No, it wasn't till you knew me that I tried for the garden again.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I asked an obvious question.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading I asked an obvious question.
astrayadverbUS /əˈstreɪ/
away from the right path or direction
From this reading This seems odd to me now, but I think that very probably a closer watch was kept on my movements after this misadventure to prevent my going astray.
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading "I don't remember that I ever attempted to find my way back to the garden in those early years.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "I don't remember that I ever attempted to find my way back to the garden in those early years.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This seems odd to me now, but I think that very probably a closer watch was kept on my movements after this misadventure to prevent my going astray.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading This seems odd to me now, but I think that very probably a closer watch was kept on my movements after this misadventure to prevent my going astray.
don't
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From this reading "I don't remember that I ever attempted to find my way back to the garden in those early years.
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 "I don't remember that I ever attempted to find my way back to the garden in those early years.
at any time
From this reading "I don't remember that I ever attempted to find my way back to the garden in those early years.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "I don't remember that I ever attempted to find my way back to the garden in those early years.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading No, it wasn't till you knew me that I tried for the garden again.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading "I don't remember that I ever attempted to find my way back to the garden in those early years.
the act of departing
From this reading This seems odd to me now, but I think that very probably a closer watch was kept on my movements after this misadventure to prevent my going astray.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "No," he said.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I asked an obvious question.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I don't remember that I ever attempted to find my way back to the garden in those early years.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading No, it wasn't till you knew me that I tried for the garden again.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading This seems odd to me now, but I think that very probably a closer watch was kept on my movements after this misadventure to prevent my going astray.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading No, it wasn't till you knew me that I tried for the garden again.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This seems odd to me now, but I think that very probably a closer watch was kept on my movements after this misadventure to prevent my going astray.
misadventurenounUS /mɪsədˈventʃər/
an instance of misfortune
From this reading This seems odd to me now, but I think that very probably a closer watch was kept on my movements after this misadventure to prevent my going astray.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading This seems odd to me now, but I think that very probably a closer watch was kept on my movements after this misadventure to prevent my going astray.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I don't remember that I ever attempted to find my way back to the garden in those early years.
not any; not one
From this reading "No," he said.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading This seems odd to me now, but I think that very probably a closer watch was kept on my movements after this misadventure to prevent my going astray.
obviousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbviəs/
easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
From this reading I asked an obvious question.
not divisible by two
From this reading This seems odd to me now, but I think that very probably a closer watch was kept on my movements after this misadventure to prevent my going astray.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This seems odd to me now, but I think that very probably a closer watch was kept on my movements after this misadventure to prevent my going astray.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading This seems odd to me now, but I think that very probably a closer watch was kept on my movements after this misadventure to prevent my going astray.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading This seems odd to me now, but I think that very probably a closer watch was kept on my movements after this misadventure to prevent my going astray.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading I asked an obvious question.
To recall to mind.
From this reading "I don't remember that I ever attempted to find my way back to the garden in those early years.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "No," he said.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading This seems odd to me now, but I think that very probably a closer watch was kept on my movements after this misadventure to prevent my going astray.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I don't remember that I ever attempted to find my way back to the garden in those early years.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I don't remember that I ever attempted to find my way back to the garden in those early years.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading This seems odd to me now, but I think that very probably a closer watch was kept on my movements after this misadventure to prevent my going astray.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This seems odd to me now, but I think that very probably a closer watch was kept on my movements after this misadventure to prevent my going astray.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "I don't remember that I ever attempted to find my way back to the garden in those early years.
up to a particular time
From this reading No, it wasn't till you knew me that I tried for the garden again.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I don't remember that I ever attempted to find my way back to the garden in those early years.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading No, it wasn't till you knew me that I tried for the garden again.
precisely as stated
From this reading This seems odd to me now, but I think that very probably a closer watch was kept on my movements after this misadventure to prevent my going astray.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This seems odd to me now, but I think that very probably a closer watch was kept on my movements after this misadventure to prevent my going astray.
wasn't
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From this reading No, it wasn't till you knew me that I tried for the garden again.
look attentively
From this reading This seems odd to me now, but I think that very probably a closer watch was kept on my movements after this misadventure to prevent my going astray.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "I don't remember that I ever attempted to find my way back to the garden in those early years.
a late time of life
From this reading "I don't remember that I ever attempted to find my way back to the garden in those early years.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading No, it wasn't till you knew me that I tried for the garden again.
