used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Late that night a man is walking slowly up and down the little footpath that leads from the highway, just opposite Mapleton, down to the river and close past that pretty, white boat house belonging to the Lamotte domain.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading He is very patient, very tranquil in his movements, and quite unconscious that, crouched in the shadow, not far away, a small figure notes his every action.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Late that night a man is walking slowly up and down the little footpath that leads from the highway, just opposite Mapleton, down to the river and close past that pretty, white boat house belonging to the Lamotte domain.
move towards
From this reading Just beside the boat house it pauses and waits the man's approach.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He is very patient, very tranquil in his movements, and quite unconscious that, crouched in the shadow, not far away, a small figure notes his every action.
belongingnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
happiness felt in a secure relationship
From this reading Late that night a man is walking slowly up and down the little footpath that leads from the highway, just opposite Mapleton, down to the river and close past that pretty, white boat house belonging to the Lamotte domain.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Just beside the boat house it pauses and waits the man's approach.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Late that night a man is walking slowly up and down the little footpath that leads from the highway, just opposite Mapleton, down to the river and close past that pretty, white boat house belonging to the Lamotte domain.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Late that night a man is walking slowly up and down the little footpath that leads from the highway, just opposite Mapleton, down to the river and close past that pretty, white boat house belonging to the Lamotte domain.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading Presently a second form emerges from the gloom that hangs over the gates of Mapleton, and comes down toward the river.
crouchedverbUS /kraʊtʃt/
past form of “crouch” — bend one's back forward from the waist on down
From this reading He is very patient, very tranquil in his movements, and quite unconscious that, crouched in the shadow, not far away, a small figure notes his every action.
domainnounUS /doʊˈmeɪn/
a particular environment or walk of life
From this reading Late that night a man is walking slowly up and down the little footpath that leads from the highway, just opposite Mapleton, down to the river and close past that pretty, white boat house belonging to the Lamotte domain.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Late that night a man is walking slowly up and down the little footpath that leads from the highway, just opposite Mapleton, down to the river and close past that pretty, white boat house belonging to the Lamotte domain.
emergesverbUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒɪz/
third-person singular of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment
From this reading Presently a second form emerges from the gloom that hangs over the gates of Mapleton, and comes down toward the river.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He is very patient, very tranquil in his movements, and quite unconscious that, crouched in the shadow, not far away, a small figure notes his every action.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading He is very patient, very tranquil in his movements, and quite unconscious that, crouched in the shadow, not far away, a small figure notes his every action.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading He is very patient, very tranquil in his movements, and quite unconscious that, crouched in the shadow, not far away, a small figure notes his every action.
footpathnounUS /ˈfʊtpæθ/
a trodden path
From this reading Late that night a man is walking slowly up and down the little footpath that leads from the highway, just opposite Mapleton, down to the river and close past that pretty, white boat house belonging to the Lamotte domain.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Presently a second form emerges from the gloom that hangs over the gates of Mapleton, and comes down toward the river.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Late that night a man is walking slowly up and down the little footpath that leads from the highway, just opposite Mapleton, down to the river and close past that pretty, white boat house belonging to the Lamotte domain.
United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)
From this reading Presently a second form emerges from the gloom that hangs over the gates of Mapleton, and comes down toward the river.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading Presently a second form emerges from the gloom that hangs over the gates of Mapleton, and comes down toward the river.
hangsnounUS /hæŋz/
plural of “hang” — a special way of doing something
From this reading Presently a second form emerges from the gloom that hangs over the gates of Mapleton, and comes down toward the river.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He is very patient, very tranquil in his movements, and quite unconscious that, crouched in the shadow, not far away, a small figure notes his every action.
highwaynounUS /ˈhaɪweɪ/
a major road for any form of motor transport
From this reading Late that night a man is walking slowly up and down the little footpath that leads from the highway, just opposite Mapleton, down to the river and close past that pretty, white boat house belonging to the Lamotte domain.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He is very patient, very tranquil in his movements, and quite unconscious that, crouched in the shadow, not far away, a small figure notes his every action.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Late that night a man is walking slowly up and down the little footpath that leads from the highway, just opposite Mapleton, down to the river and close past that pretty, white boat house belonging to the Lamotte domain.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He is very patient, very tranquil in his movements, and quite unconscious that, crouched in the shadow, not far away, a small figure notes his every action.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Late that night a man is walking slowly up and down the little footpath that leads from the highway, just opposite Mapleton, down to the river and close past that pretty, white boat house belonging to the Lamotte domain.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Just beside the boat house it pauses and waits the man's approach.
and nothing more
From this reading Late that night a man is walking slowly up and down the little footpath that leads from the highway, just opposite Mapleton, down to the river and close past that pretty, white boat house belonging to the Lamotte domain.
Lamotte
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From this reading Late that night a man is walking slowly up and down the little footpath that leads from the highway, just opposite Mapleton, down to the river and close past that pretty, white boat house belonging to the Lamotte domain.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Late that night a man is walking slowly up and down the little footpath that leads from the highway, just opposite Mapleton, down to the river and close past that pretty, white boat house belonging to the Lamotte domain.
leadsnounUS /liːdz/
plural of “lead” — an advantage held by a competitor in a race
From this reading Late that night a man is walking slowly up and down the little footpath that leads from the highway, just opposite Mapleton, down to the river and close past that pretty, white boat house belonging to the Lamotte domain.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Late that night a man is walking slowly up and down the little footpath that leads from the highway, just opposite Mapleton, down to the river and close past that pretty, white boat house belonging to the Lamotte domain.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Late that night a man is walking slowly up and down the little footpath that leads from the highway, just opposite Mapleton, down to the river and close past that pretty, white boat house belonging to the Lamotte domain.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Just beside the boat house it pauses and waits the man's approach.
Mapleton
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From this reading Late that night a man is walking slowly up and down the little footpath that leads from the highway, just opposite Mapleton, down to the river and close past that pretty, white boat house belonging to the Lamotte domain.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading He is very patient, very tranquil in his movements, and quite unconscious that, crouched in the shadow, not far away, a small figure notes his every action.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Late that night a man is walking slowly up and down the little footpath that leads from the highway, just opposite Mapleton, down to the river and close past that pretty, white boat house belonging to the Lamotte domain.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He is very patient, very tranquil in his movements, and quite unconscious that, crouched in the shadow, not far away, a small figure notes his every action.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading He is very patient, very tranquil in his movements, and quite unconscious that, crouched in the shadow, not far away, a small figure notes his every action.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Presently a second form emerges from the gloom that hangs over the gates of Mapleton, and comes down toward the river.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading Late that night a man is walking slowly up and down the little footpath that leads from the highway, just opposite Mapleton, down to the river and close past that pretty, white boat house belonging to the Lamotte domain.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Presently a second form emerges from the gloom that hangs over the gates of Mapleton, and comes down toward the river.
PASSENGERSnounUS /ˈpæsəndʒərz/
plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading TWO PASSENGERS WEST.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Late that night a man is walking slowly up and down the little footpath that leads from the highway, just opposite Mapleton, down to the river and close past that pretty, white boat house belonging to the Lamotte domain.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading He is very patient, very tranquil in his movements, and quite unconscious that, crouched in the shadow, not far away, a small figure notes his every action.
pausesnounUS /ˈpɔːzəz/
plural of “pause” — a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
From this reading Just beside the boat house it pauses and waits the man's approach.
in the near future
From this reading Presently a second form emerges from the gloom that hangs over the gates of Mapleton, and comes down toward the river.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Late that night a man is walking slowly up and down the little footpath that leads from the highway, just opposite Mapleton, down to the river and close past that pretty, white boat house belonging to the Lamotte domain.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading He is very patient, very tranquil in his movements, and quite unconscious that, crouched in the shadow, not far away, a small figure notes his every action.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Late that night a man is walking slowly up and down the little footpath that leads from the highway, just opposite Mapleton, down to the river and close past that pretty, white boat house belonging to the Lamotte domain.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Presently a second form emerges from the gloom that hangs over the gates of Mapleton, and comes down toward the river.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading He is very patient, very tranquil in his movements, and quite unconscious that, crouched in the shadow, not far away, a small figure notes his every action.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Late that night a man is walking slowly up and down the little footpath that leads from the highway, just opposite Mapleton, down to the river and close past that pretty, white boat house belonging to the Lamotte domain.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He is very patient, very tranquil in his movements, and quite unconscious that, crouched in the shadow, not far away, a small figure notes his every action.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Late that night a man is walking slowly up and down the little footpath that leads from the highway, just opposite Mapleton, down to the river and close past that pretty, white boat house belonging to the Lamotte domain.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Late that night a man is walking slowly up and down the little footpath that leads from the highway, just opposite Mapleton, down to the river and close past that pretty, white boat house belonging to the Lamotte domain.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Late that night a man is walking slowly up and down the little footpath that leads from the highway, just opposite Mapleton, down to the river and close past that pretty, white boat house belonging to the Lamotte domain.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Presently a second form emerges from the gloom that hangs over the gates of Mapleton, and comes down toward the river.
tranquiladjectiveUS /ˈtræŋkwəl/
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
From this reading He is very patient, very tranquil in his movements, and quite unconscious that, crouched in the shadow, not far away, a small figure notes his every action.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading TWO PASSENGERS WEST.
not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead
From this reading He is very patient, very tranquil in his movements, and quite unconscious that, crouched in the shadow, not far away, a small figure notes his every action.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Late that night a man is walking slowly up and down the little footpath that leads from the highway, just opposite Mapleton, down to the river and close past that pretty, white boat house belonging to the Lamotte domain.
precisely as stated
From this reading He is very patient, very tranquil in his movements, and quite unconscious that, crouched in the shadow, not far away, a small figure notes his every action.
waitsnounUS /weɪts/
plural of “wait” — time during which some action is awaited
From this reading Just beside the boat house it pauses and waits the man's approach.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading Late that night a man is walking slowly up and down the little footpath that leads from the highway, just opposite Mapleton, down to the river and close past that pretty, white boat house belonging to the Lamotte domain.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading TWO PASSENGERS WEST.
a Caucasian
From this reading Late that night a man is walking slowly up and down the little footpath that leads from the highway, just opposite Mapleton, down to the river and close past that pretty, white boat house belonging to the Lamotte domain.
