used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Nobody in Carlingford could meet the big Bushman in those streets, which always looked too narrow for him, without a certain curiosity about that savage man.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Nobody in Carlingford could meet the big Bushman in those streets, which always looked too narrow for him, without a certain curiosity about that savage man.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Nobody in Carlingford could meet the big Bushman in those streets, which always looked too narrow for him, without a certain curiosity about that savage man.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Dr Rider had observed him with jealous interest on his very first appearance, but had hitherto connected no idea but that of a return to Australia, which he felt sure Nettie would never consent to, with the big stranger.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading With such a thought he had seen him making his way towards the cottage that very evening when he himself turned back, as long as those crimsoned windows were visible, to look for Nettie, who did not show herself.
AustralianounUS /ɔːˈstreɪljə/
a nation occupying the whole of the Australian continent; Aboriginal tribes are thought to have migrated from southeastern Asia 20,000 years ago; first Europeans were British convicts sent there as a penal colony
From this reading Dr Rider had observed him with jealous interest on his very first appearance, but had hitherto connected no idea but that of a return to Australia, which he felt sure Nettie would never consent to, with the big stranger.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading It was not long before the doctor was made aware of the ghost in his troubled path.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading With such a thought he had seen him making his way towards the cottage that very evening when he himself turned back, as long as those crimsoned windows were visible, to look for Nettie, who did not show herself.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was not long before the doctor was made aware of the ghost in his troubled path.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Nobody in Carlingford could meet the big Bushman in those streets, which always looked too narrow for him, without a certain curiosity about that savage man.
confined by bonds
From this reading The doctor was bound to see a distant patient, miles on the other side of Carlingford.
BushmannounUS /ˈbʊʃmən/
nomadic hunters and gatherers who live in southern Africa
From this reading Nobody in Carlingford could meet the big Bushman in those streets, which always looked too narrow for him, without a certain curiosity about that savage man.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Dr Rider had observed him with jealous interest on his very first appearance, but had hitherto connected no idea but that of a return to Australia, which he felt sure Nettie would never consent to, with the big stranger.
Carlingford
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From this reading Nobody in Carlingford could meet the big Bushman in those streets, which always looked too narrow for him, without a certain curiosity about that savage man.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Nobody in Carlingford could meet the big Bushman in those streets, which always looked too narrow for him, without a certain curiosity about that savage man.
being joined in close association
From this reading Dr Rider had observed him with jealous interest on his very first appearance, but had hitherto connected no idea but that of a return to Australia, which he felt sure Nettie would never consent to, with the big stranger.
permission to do something
From this reading Dr Rider had observed him with jealous interest on his very first appearance, but had hitherto connected no idea but that of a return to Australia, which he felt sure Nettie would never consent to, with the big stranger.
a small house with a single story
From this reading With such a thought he had seen him making his way towards the cottage that very evening when he himself turned back, as long as those crimsoned windows were visible, to look for Nettie, who did not show herself.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Nobody in Carlingford could meet the big Bushman in those streets, which always looked too narrow for him, without a certain curiosity about that savage man.
crimsoned
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From this reading With such a thought he had seen him making his way towards the cottage that very evening when he himself turned back, as long as those crimsoned windows were visible, to look for Nettie, who did not show herself.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading Nobody in Carlingford could meet the big Bushman in those streets, which always looked too narrow for him, without a certain curiosity about that savage man.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading With such a thought he had seen him making his way towards the cottage that very evening when he himself turned back, as long as those crimsoned windows were visible, to look for Nettie, who did not show herself.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading The doctor was bound to see a distant patient, miles on the other side of Carlingford.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading It was not long before the doctor was made aware of the ghost in his troubled path.
Dr
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From this reading Dr Rider had observed him with jealous interest on his very first appearance, but had hitherto connected no idea but that of a return to Australia, which he felt sure Nettie would never consent to, with the big stranger.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading With such a thought he had seen him making his way towards the cottage that very evening when he himself turned back, as long as those crimsoned windows were visible, to look for Nettie, who did not show herself.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Dr Rider had observed him with jealous interest on his very first appearance, but had hitherto connected no idea but that of a return to Australia, which he felt sure Nettie would never consent to, with the big stranger.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Dr Rider had observed him with jealous interest on his very first appearance, but had hitherto connected no idea but that of a return to Australia, which he felt sure Nettie would never consent to, with the big stranger.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Nobody in Carlingford could meet the big Bushman in those streets, which always looked too narrow for him, without a certain curiosity about that savage man.
a mental representation of some haunting experience
From this reading It was not long before the doctor was made aware of the ghost in his troubled path.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Dr Rider had observed him with jealous interest on his very first appearance, but had hitherto connected no idea but that of a return to Australia, which he felt sure Nettie would never consent to, with the big stranger.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dr Rider had observed him with jealous interest on his very first appearance, but had hitherto connected no idea but that of a return to Australia, which he felt sure Nettie would never consent to, with the big stranger.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading With such a thought he had seen him making his way towards the cottage that very evening when he himself turned back, as long as those crimsoned windows were visible, to look for Nettie, who did not show herself.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Nobody in Carlingford could meet the big Bushman in those streets, which always looked too narrow for him, without a certain curiosity about that savage man.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading With such a thought he had seen him making his way towards the cottage that very evening when he himself turned back, as long as those crimsoned windows were visible, to look for Nettie, who did not show herself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was not long before the doctor was made aware of the ghost in his troubled path.
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading Dr Rider had observed him with jealous interest on his very first appearance, but had hitherto connected no idea but that of a return to Australia, which he felt sure Nettie would never consent to, with the big stranger.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Dr Rider had observed him with jealous interest on his very first appearance, but had hitherto connected no idea but that of a return to Australia, which he felt sure Nettie would never consent to, with the big stranger.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was not long before the doctor was made aware of the ghost in his troubled path.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Dr Rider had observed him with jealous interest on his very first appearance, but had hitherto connected no idea but that of a return to Australia, which he felt sure Nettie would never consent to, with the big stranger.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not long before the doctor was made aware of the ghost in his troubled path.
showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
From this reading Dr Rider had observed him with jealous interest on his very first appearance, but had hitherto connected no idea but that of a return to Australia, which he felt sure Nettie would never consent to, with the big stranger.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading It was not long before the doctor was made aware of the ghost in his troubled path.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading With such a thought he had seen him making his way towards the cottage that very evening when he himself turned back, as long as those crimsoned windows were visible, to look for Nettie, who did not show herself.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Nobody in Carlingford could meet the big Bushman in those streets, which always looked too narrow for him, without a certain curiosity about that savage man.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It was not long before the doctor was made aware of the ghost in his troubled path.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading With such a thought he had seen him making his way towards the cottage that very evening when he himself turned back, as long as those crimsoned windows were visible, to look for Nettie, who did not show herself.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Nobody in Carlingford could meet the big Bushman in those streets, which always looked too narrow for him, without a certain curiosity about that savage man.
come together
From this reading Nobody in Carlingford could meet the big Bushman in those streets, which always looked too narrow for him, without a certain curiosity about that savage man.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading The doctor was bound to see a distant patient, miles on the other side of Carlingford.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading Nobody in Carlingford could meet the big Bushman in those streets, which always looked too narrow for him, without a certain curiosity about that savage man.
Nettie
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From this reading Dr Rider had observed him with jealous interest on his very first appearance, but had hitherto connected no idea but that of a return to Australia, which he felt sure Nettie would never consent to, with the big stranger.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Dr Rider had observed him with jealous interest on his very first appearance, but had hitherto connected no idea but that of a return to Australia, which he felt sure Nettie would never consent to, with the big stranger.
not any; not one
From this reading Dr Rider had observed him with jealous interest on his very first appearance, but had hitherto connected no idea but that of a return to Australia, which he felt sure Nettie would never consent to, with the big stranger.
no person; not anyone
From this reading Nobody in Carlingford could meet the big Bushman in those streets, which always looked too narrow for him, without a certain curiosity about that savage man.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not long before the doctor was made aware of the ghost in his troubled path.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Dr Rider had observed him with jealous interest on his very first appearance, but had hitherto connected no idea but that of a return to Australia, which he felt sure Nettie would never consent to, with the big stranger.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was not long before the doctor was made aware of the ghost in his troubled path.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Dr Rider had observed him with jealous interest on his very first appearance, but had hitherto connected no idea but that of a return to Australia, which he felt sure Nettie would never consent to, with the big stranger.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The doctor was bound to see a distant patient, miles on the other side of Carlingford.
a course of conduct
From this reading It was not long before the doctor was made aware of the ghost in his troubled path.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading The doctor was bound to see a distant patient, miles on the other side of Carlingford.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Dr Rider had observed him with jealous interest on his very first appearance, but had hitherto connected no idea but that of a return to Australia, which he felt sure Nettie would never consent to, with the big stranger.
RidernounUS /ˈraɪdər/
a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading Dr Rider had observed him with jealous interest on his very first appearance, but had hitherto connected no idea but that of a return to Australia, which he felt sure Nettie would never consent to, with the big stranger.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading Nobody in Carlingford could meet the big Bushman in those streets, which always looked too narrow for him, without a certain curiosity about that savage man.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The doctor was bound to see a distant patient, miles on the other side of Carlingford.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading With such a thought he had seen him making his way towards the cottage that very evening when he himself turned back, as long as those crimsoned windows were visible, to look for Nettie, who did not show herself.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading With such a thought he had seen him making his way towards the cottage that very evening when he himself turned back, as long as those crimsoned windows were visible, to look for Nettie, who did not show herself.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The doctor was bound to see a distant patient, miles on the other side of Carlingford.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading Dr Rider had observed him with jealous interest on his very first appearance, but had hitherto connected no idea but that of a return to Australia, which he felt sure Nettie would never consent to, with the big stranger.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Nobody in Carlingford could meet the big Bushman in those streets, which always looked too narrow for him, without a certain curiosity about that savage man.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading With such a thought he had seen him making his way towards the cottage that very evening when he himself turned back, as long as those crimsoned windows were visible, to look for Nettie, who did not show herself.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Dr Rider had observed him with jealous interest on his very first appearance, but had hitherto connected no idea but that of a return to Australia, which he felt sure Nettie would never consent to, with the big stranger.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Nobody in Carlingford could meet the big Bushman in those streets, which always looked too narrow for him, without a certain curiosity about that savage man.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was not long before the doctor was made aware of the ghost in his troubled path.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Nobody in Carlingford could meet the big Bushman in those streets, which always looked too narrow for him, without a certain curiosity about that savage man.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading With such a thought he had seen him making his way towards the cottage that very evening when he himself turned back, as long as those crimsoned windows were visible, to look for Nettie, who did not show herself.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Dr Rider had observed him with jealous interest on his very first appearance, but had hitherto connected no idea but that of a return to Australia, which he felt sure Nettie would never consent to, with the big stranger.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Nobody in Carlingford could meet the big Bushman in those streets, which always looked too narrow for him, without a certain curiosity about that savage man.
in the direction of
From this reading With such a thought he had seen him making his way towards the cottage that very evening when he himself turned back, as long as those crimsoned windows were visible, to look for Nettie, who did not show herself.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading It was not long before the doctor was made aware of the ghost in his troubled path.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading With such a thought he had seen him making his way towards the cottage that very evening when he himself turned back, as long as those crimsoned windows were visible, to look for Nettie, who did not show herself.
precisely as stated
From this reading Dr Rider had observed him with jealous interest on his very first appearance, but had hitherto connected no idea but that of a return to Australia, which he felt sure Nettie would never consent to, with the big stranger.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading With such a thought he had seen him making his way towards the cottage that very evening when he himself turned back, as long as those crimsoned windows were visible, to look for Nettie, who did not show herself.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was not long before the doctor was made aware of the ghost in his troubled path.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading With such a thought he had seen him making his way towards the cottage that very evening when he himself turned back, as long as those crimsoned windows were visible, to look for Nettie, who did not show herself.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading With such a thought he had seen him making his way towards the cottage that very evening when he himself turned back, as long as those crimsoned windows were visible, to look for Nettie, who did not show herself.
at the time that
From this reading With such a thought he had seen him making his way towards the cottage that very evening when he himself turned back, as long as those crimsoned windows were visible, to look for Nettie, who did not show herself.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Nobody in Carlingford could meet the big Bushman in those streets, which always looked too narrow for him, without a certain curiosity about that savage man.
which person or people
From this reading With such a thought he had seen him making his way towards the cottage that very evening when he himself turned back, as long as those crimsoned windows were visible, to look for Nettie, who did not show herself.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading With such a thought he had seen him making his way towards the cottage that very evening when he himself turned back, as long as those crimsoned windows were visible, to look for Nettie, who did not show herself.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Dr Rider had observed him with jealous interest on his very first appearance, but had hitherto connected no idea but that of a return to Australia, which he felt sure Nettie would never consent to, with the big stranger.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Nobody in Carlingford could meet the big Bushman in those streets, which always looked too narrow for him, without a certain curiosity about that savage man.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Dr Rider had observed him with jealous interest on his very first appearance, but had hitherto connected no idea but that of a return to Australia, which he felt sure Nettie would never consent to, with the big stranger.
