used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As the three figures came in sight round a sudden bend of the cliff path, we could see him trotting amiably by their side.
amiablyadverbUS /ˈeɪmiəbli/
in an affable manner
From this reading As the three figures came in sight round a sudden bend of the cliff path, we could see him trotting amiably by their side.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "And the invalid," said Bellwattle, in a whisper.
announceverbUS /əˈnaʊns/
make known; make an announcement
From this reading There was no need for us to announce ourselves.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the three figures came in sight round a sudden bend of the cliff path, we could see him trotting amiably by their side.
Bellwattle
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From this reading "And the invalid," said Bellwattle, in a whisper.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading "And the invalid," I repeated, below my breath, but I know she did not hear me.
bendverbUS /bend/
form a curve
From this reading As the three figures came in sight round a sudden bend of the cliff path, we could see him trotting amiably by their side.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading "And the invalid," I repeated, below my breath, but I know she did not hear me.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "And the invalid," I repeated, below my breath, but I know she did not hear me.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As the three figures came in sight round a sudden bend of the cliff path, we could see him trotting amiably by their side.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading As the three figures came in sight round a sudden bend of the cliff path, we could see him trotting amiably by their side.
a steep high face of rock
From this reading As the three figures came in sight round a sudden bend of the cliff path, we could see him trotting amiably by their side.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading As the three figures came in sight round a sudden bend of the cliff path, we could see him trotting amiably by their side.
DandynounUS /ˈdændi/
a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance
From this reading Dandy, who in two weeks has made himself known to the whole village, had finished with every preliminary.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "And the invalid," I repeated, below my breath, but I know she did not hear me.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Dandy, who in two weeks has made himself known to the whole village, had finished with every preliminary.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading As the three figures came in sight round a sudden bend of the cliff path, we could see him trotting amiably by their side.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading Dandy, who in two weeks has made himself known to the whole village, had finished with every preliminary.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was no need for us to announce ourselves.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Dandy, who in two weeks has made himself known to the whole village, had finished with every preliminary.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dandy, who in two weeks has made himself known to the whole village, had finished with every preliminary.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading "And the invalid," I repeated, below my breath, but I know she did not hear me.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As the three figures came in sight round a sudden bend of the cliff path, we could see him trotting amiably by their side.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Dandy, who in two weeks has made himself known to the whole village, had finished with every preliminary.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "And the invalid," I repeated, below my breath, but I know she did not hear me.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dandy, who in two weeks has made himself known to the whole village, had finished with every preliminary.
invalidnounUS /ˈɪnvələd/
someone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury
From this reading "And the invalid," said Bellwattle, in a whisper.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "And the invalid," I repeated, below my breath, but I know she did not hear me.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Dandy, who in two weeks has made himself known to the whole village, had finished with every preliminary.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Dandy, who in two weeks has made himself known to the whole village, had finished with every preliminary.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "And the invalid," I repeated, below my breath, but I know she did not hear me.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "And the invalid," I repeated, below my breath, but I know she did not hear me.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading There was no need for us to announce ourselves.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no need for us to announce ourselves.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "And the invalid," I repeated, below my breath, but I know she did not hear me.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As the three figures came in sight round a sudden bend of the cliff path, we could see him trotting amiably by their side.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading There was no need for us to announce ourselves.
a course of conduct
From this reading As the three figures came in sight round a sudden bend of the cliff path, we could see him trotting amiably by their side.
preliminaryadjectiveUS /prɪˈlɪməneri/
denoting an action or event preceding or in preparation for something more important
From this reading Dandy, who in two weeks has made himself known to the whole village, had finished with every preliminary.
recurring again and again
From this reading "And the invalid," I repeated, below my breath, but I know she did not hear me.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading As the three figures came in sight round a sudden bend of the cliff path, we could see him trotting amiably by their side.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "And the invalid," said Bellwattle, in a whisper.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading As the three figures came in sight round a sudden bend of the cliff path, we could see him trotting amiably by their side.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "And the invalid," I repeated, below my breath, but I know she did not hear me.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading As the three figures came in sight round a sudden bend of the cliff path, we could see him trotting amiably by their side.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading As the three figures came in sight round a sudden bend of the cliff path, we could see him trotting amiably by their side.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading As the three figures came in sight round a sudden bend of the cliff path, we could see him trotting amiably by their side.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Dandy, who in two weeks has made himself known to the whole village, had finished with every preliminary.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading As the three figures came in sight round a sudden bend of the cliff path, we could see him trotting amiably by their side.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no need for us to announce ourselves.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading As the three figures came in sight round a sudden bend of the cliff path, we could see him trotting amiably by their side.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was no need for us to announce ourselves.
trottingverbUS /ˈtrɑːtɪŋ/
inflected form of “trot” — run at a moderately swift pace
From this reading As the three figures came in sight round a sudden bend of the cliff path, we could see him trotting amiably by their side.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Dandy, who in two weeks has made himself known to the whole village, had finished with every preliminary.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There was no need for us to announce ourselves.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Dandy, who in two weeks has made himself known to the whole village, had finished with every preliminary.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was no need for us to announce ourselves.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading As the three figures came in sight round a sudden bend of the cliff path, we could see him trotting amiably by their side.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Dandy, who in two weeks has made himself known to the whole village, had finished with every preliminary.
speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading "And the invalid," said Bellwattle, in a whisper.
which person or people
From this reading Dandy, who in two weeks has made himself known to the whole village, had finished with every preliminary.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Dandy, who in two weeks has made himself known to the whole village, had finished with every preliminary.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Dandy, who in two weeks has made himself known to the whole village, had finished with every preliminary.
