used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The girl, evidently the elder of the two, carries a slate, school-books, and writing materials under her arm; the boy has a similar equipment, which he carries in an open gray linen bag slung across his shoulder.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading The girl, evidently the elder of the two, carries a slate, school-books, and writing materials under her arm; the boy has a similar equipment, which he carries in an open gray linen bag slung across his shoulder.
at or in the front
From this reading Wherever the path is broad enough, the children walk side by side, but where the space between the hedges is too narrow for this, the girl walks ahead.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The girl wears a cap of white twill, that reaches almost to her forehead, and from beneath it the outline of her broad brow stands forth prominently; the boy's head is bare.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Early in the morning through the autumnal mist two children of six or seven years are wending their way, hand in hand, along the garden-paths outside the village.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The girl, evidently the elder of the two, carries a slate, school-books, and writing materials under her arm; the boy has a similar equipment, which he carries in an open gray linen bag slung across his shoulder.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The girl, evidently the elder of the two, carries a slate, school-books, and writing materials under her arm; the boy has a similar equipment, which he carries in an open gray linen bag slung across his shoulder.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Early in the morning through the autumnal mist two children of six or seven years are wending their way, hand in hand, along the garden-paths outside the village.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading The girl, evidently the elder of the two, carries a slate, school-books, and writing materials under her arm; the boy has a similar equipment, which he carries in an open gray linen bag slung across his shoulder.
autumnaladjectiveUS /ɔːˈtʌmnəl/
of or characteristic of or occurring in autumn
From this reading Early in the morning through the autumnal mist two children of six or seven years are wending their way, hand in hand, along the garden-paths outside the village.
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading The girl, evidently the elder of the two, carries a slate, school-books, and writing materials under her arm; the boy has a similar equipment, which he carries in an open gray linen bag slung across his shoulder.
completely unclothed
From this reading The girl wears a cap of white twill, that reaches almost to her forehead, and from beneath it the outline of her broad brow stands forth prominently; the boy's head is bare.
barefootadjectiveUS /ˈberfʊt/
without shoes
From this reading Only one child's step is heard, for while the boy has strong shoes on, the girl is barefoot.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading The girl wears a cap of white twill, that reaches almost to her forehead, and from beneath it the outline of her broad brow stands forth prominently; the boy's head is bare.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Wherever the path is broad enough, the children walk side by side, but where the space between the hedges is too narrow for this, the girl walks ahead.
a youthful male person
From this reading The girl, evidently the elder of the two, carries a slate, school-books, and writing materials under her arm; the boy has a similar equipment, which he carries in an open gray linen bag slung across his shoulder.
boy'snounUS /bɔɪz/
possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The girl wears a cap of white twill, that reaches almost to her forehead, and from beneath it the outline of her broad brow stands forth prominently; the boy's head is bare.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The girl wears a cap of white twill, that reaches almost to her forehead, and from beneath it the outline of her broad brow stands forth prominently; the boy's head is bare.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading The girl wears a cap of white twill, that reaches almost to her forehead, and from beneath it the outline of her broad brow stands forth prominently; the boy's head is bare.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Wherever the path is broad enough, the children walk side by side, but where the space between the hedges is too narrow for this, the girl walks ahead.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Wherever the path is broad enough, the children walk side by side, but where the space between the hedges is too narrow for this, the girl walks ahead.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading The girl wears a cap of white twill, that reaches almost to her forehead, and from beneath it the outline of her broad brow stands forth prominently; the boy's head is bare.
carriesnounUS /ˈkæriz/
plural of “carry” — the act of carrying something
From this reading The girl, evidently the elder of the two, carries a slate, school-books, and writing materials under her arm; the boy has a similar equipment, which he carries in an open gray linen bag slung across his shoulder.
child'snounUS /tʃaɪldz/
possessive form of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Only one child's step is heard, for while the boy has strong shoes on, the girl is barefoot.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Early in the morning through the autumnal mist two children of six or seven years are wending their way, hand in hand, along the garden-paths outside the village.
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 Early in the morning through the autumnal mist two children of six or seven years are wending their way, hand in hand, along the garden-paths outside the village.
a person who is older than you are
From this reading The girl, evidently the elder of the two, carries a slate, school-books, and writing materials under her arm; the boy has a similar equipment, which he carries in an open gray linen bag slung across his shoulder.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Wherever the path is broad enough, the children walk side by side, but where the space between the hedges is too narrow for this, the girl walks ahead.
equipmentnounUS /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/
an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service
From this reading The girl, evidently the elder of the two, carries a slate, school-books, and writing materials under her arm; the boy has a similar equipment, which he carries in an open gray linen bag slung across his shoulder.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading The girl, evidently the elder of the two, carries a slate, school-books, and writing materials under her arm; the boy has a similar equipment, which he carries in an open gray linen bag slung across his shoulder.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Only one child's step is heard, for while the boy has strong shoes on, the girl is barefoot.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading The girl wears a cap of white twill, that reaches almost to her forehead, and from beneath it the outline of her broad brow stands forth prominently; the boy's head is bare.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The girl wears a cap of white twill, that reaches almost to her forehead, and from beneath it the outline of her broad brow stands forth prominently; the boy's head is bare.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The girl wears a cap of white twill, that reaches almost to her forehead, and from beneath it the outline of her broad brow stands forth prominently; the boy's head is bare.
garden-paths
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Early in the morning through the autumnal mist two children of six or seven years are wending their way, hand in hand, along the garden-paths outside the village.
a young female
From this reading The girl, evidently the elder of the two, carries a slate, school-books, and writing materials under her arm; the boy has a similar equipment, which he carries in an open gray linen bag slung across his shoulder.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading The girl, evidently the elder of the two, carries a slate, school-books, and writing materials under her arm; the boy has a similar equipment, which he carries in an open gray linen bag slung across his shoulder.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Early in the morning through the autumnal mist two children of six or seven years are wending their way, hand in hand, along the garden-paths outside the village.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The girl, evidently the elder of the two, carries a slate, school-books, and writing materials under her arm; the boy has a similar equipment, which he carries in an open gray linen bag slung across his shoulder.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The girl, evidently the elder of the two, carries a slate, school-books, and writing materials under her arm; the boy has a similar equipment, which he carries in an open gray linen bag slung across his shoulder.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The girl wears a cap of white twill, that reaches almost to her forehead, and from beneath it the outline of her broad brow stands forth prominently; the boy's head is bare.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Only one child's step is heard, for while the boy has strong shoes on, the girl is barefoot.
hedgesnounUS /ˈhedʒɪz/
plural of “hedge” — a fence formed by a row of closely planted shrubs or bushes
From this reading Wherever the path is broad enough, the children walk side by side, but where the space between the hedges is too narrow for this, the girl walks ahead.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The girl, evidently the elder of the two, carries a slate, school-books, and writing materials under her arm; the boy has a similar equipment, which he carries in an open gray linen bag slung across his shoulder.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The girl, evidently the elder of the two, carries a slate, school-books, and writing materials under her arm; the boy has a similar equipment, which he carries in an open gray linen bag slung across his shoulder.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Early in the morning through the autumnal mist two children of six or seven years are wending their way, hand in hand, along the garden-paths outside the village.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The girl wears a cap of white twill, that reaches almost to her forehead, and from beneath it the outline of her broad brow stands forth prominently; the boy's head is bare.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The girl wears a cap of white twill, that reaches almost to her forehead, and from beneath it the outline of her broad brow stands forth prominently; the boy's head is bare.
linennounUS /ˈlɪnən/
a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant
From this reading The girl, evidently the elder of the two, carries a slate, school-books, and writing materials under her arm; the boy has a similar equipment, which he carries in an open gray linen bag slung across his shoulder.
materialsnounUS /məˈtɪriəlz/
plural of “material” — the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading The girl, evidently the elder of the two, carries a slate, school-books, and writing materials under her arm; the boy has a similar equipment, which he carries in an open gray linen bag slung across his shoulder.
become covered with mist
From this reading Early in the morning through the autumnal mist two children of six or seven years are wending their way, hand in hand, along the garden-paths outside the village.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Early in the morning through the autumnal mist two children of six or seven years are wending their way, hand in hand, along the garden-paths outside the village.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading Wherever the path is broad enough, the children walk side by side, but where the space between the hedges is too narrow for this, the girl walks ahead.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Early in the morning through the autumnal mist two children of six or seven years are wending their way, hand in hand, along the garden-paths outside the village.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Only one child's step is heard, for while the boy has strong shoes on, the girl is barefoot.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Only one child's step is heard, for while the boy has strong shoes on, the girl is barefoot.
and nothing more
From this reading Only one child's step is heard, for while the boy has strong shoes on, the girl is barefoot.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The girl, evidently the elder of the two, carries a slate, school-books, and writing materials under her arm; the boy has a similar equipment, which he carries in an open gray linen bag slung across his shoulder.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Early in the morning through the autumnal mist two children of six or seven years are wending their way, hand in hand, along the garden-paths outside the village.
outlinenounUS /ˈaʊtlaɪn/
the line that appears to bound an object
From this reading The girl wears a cap of white twill, that reaches almost to her forehead, and from beneath it the outline of her broad brow stands forth prominently; the boy's head is bare.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Early in the morning through the autumnal mist two children of six or seven years are wending their way, hand in hand, along the garden-paths outside the village.
a course of conduct
From this reading Wherever the path is broad enough, the children walk side by side, but where the space between the hedges is too narrow for this, the girl walks ahead.
prominentlyadverbUS /ˈprɑːmənəntli/
in a prominent way
From this reading The girl wears a cap of white twill, that reaches almost to her forehead, and from beneath it the outline of her broad brow stands forth prominently; the boy's head is bare.
reachesnounUS /ˈriːtʃəz/
plural of “reach” — the limits within which something can be effective
From this reading The girl wears a cap of white twill, that reaches almost to her forehead, and from beneath it the outline of her broad brow stands forth prominently; the boy's head is bare.
school-books
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The girl, evidently the elder of the two, carries a slate, school-books, and writing materials under her arm; the boy has a similar equipment, which he carries in an open gray linen bag slung across his shoulder.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading Early in the morning through the autumnal mist two children of six or seven years are wending their way, hand in hand, along the garden-paths outside the village.
a particular situation
From this reading Only one child's step is heard, for while the boy has strong shoes on, the girl is barefoot.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading The girl, evidently the elder of the two, carries a slate, school-books, and writing materials under her arm; the boy has a similar equipment, which he carries in an open gray linen bag slung across his shoulder.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Wherever the path is broad enough, the children walk side by side, but where the space between the hedges is too narrow for this, the girl walks ahead.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading The girl, evidently the elder of the two, carries a slate, school-books, and writing materials under her arm; the boy has a similar equipment, which he carries in an open gray linen bag slung across his shoulder.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Early in the morning through the autumnal mist two children of six or seven years are wending their way, hand in hand, along the garden-paths outside the village.
slatenounUS /sleɪt/
(formerly) a writing tablet made of slate
From this reading The girl, evidently the elder of the two, carries a slate, school-books, and writing materials under her arm; the boy has a similar equipment, which he carries in an open gray linen bag slung across his shoulder.
slungverbUS /slʌŋ/
inflected form of “sling” — hurl as if with a sling
From this reading The girl, evidently the elder of the two, carries a slate, school-books, and writing materials under her arm; the boy has a similar equipment, which he carries in an open gray linen bag slung across his shoulder.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading Wherever the path is broad enough, the children walk side by side, but where the space between the hedges is too narrow for this, the girl walks ahead.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading The girl wears a cap of white twill, that reaches almost to her forehead, and from beneath it the outline of her broad brow stands forth prominently; the boy's head is bare.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Only one child's step is heard, for while the boy has strong shoes on, the girl is barefoot.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Only one child's step is heard, for while the boy has strong shoes on, the girl is barefoot.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The girl wears a cap of white twill, that reaches almost to her forehead, and from beneath it the outline of her broad brow stands forth prominently; the boy's head is bare.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Early in the morning through the autumnal mist two children of six or seven years are wending their way, hand in hand, along the garden-paths outside the village.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Early in the morning through the autumnal mist two children of six or seven years are wending their way, hand in hand, along the garden-paths outside the village.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Wherever the path is broad enough, the children walk side by side, but where the space between the hedges is too narrow for this, the girl walks ahead.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Early in the morning through the autumnal mist two children of six or seven years are wending their way, hand in hand, along the garden-paths outside the village.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The girl wears a cap of white twill, that reaches almost to her forehead, and from beneath it the outline of her broad brow stands forth prominently; the boy's head is bare.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Wherever the path is broad enough, the children walk side by side, but where the space between the hedges is too narrow for this, the girl walks ahead.
twillnounUS /twɪl/
a weave used to produce the effect of parallel diagonal ribs
From this reading The girl wears a cap of white twill, that reaches almost to her forehead, and from beneath it the outline of her broad brow stands forth prominently; the boy's head is bare.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Early in the morning through the autumnal mist two children of six or seven years are wending their way, hand in hand, along the garden-paths outside the village.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The girl, evidently the elder of the two, carries a slate, school-books, and writing materials under her arm; the boy has a similar equipment, which he carries in an open gray linen bag slung across his shoulder.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Early in the morning through the autumnal mist two children of six or seven years are wending their way, hand in hand, along the garden-paths outside the village.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Wherever the path is broad enough, the children walk side by side, but where the space between the hedges is too narrow for this, the girl walks ahead.
walksnounUS /wɔːks/
plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Wherever the path is broad enough, the children walk side by side, but where the space between the hedges is too narrow for this, the girl walks ahead.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Early in the morning through the autumnal mist two children of six or seven years are wending their way, hand in hand, along the garden-paths outside the village.
wearsnounUS /werz/
plural of “wear” — impairment resulting from long use
From this reading The girl wears a cap of white twill, that reaches almost to her forehead, and from beneath it the outline of her broad brow stands forth prominently; the boy's head is bare.
wendingverbUS /ˈwendɪŋ/
-ing form of “wend” — direct one's course or way
From this reading Early in the morning through the autumnal mist two children of six or seven years are wending their way, hand in hand, along the garden-paths outside the village.
in or at the place that
From this reading Wherever the path is broad enough, the children walk side by side, but where the space between the hedges is too narrow for this, the girl walks ahead.
in or to any place at all
From this reading Wherever the path is broad enough, the children walk side by side, but where the space between the hedges is too narrow for this, the girl walks ahead.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The girl, evidently the elder of the two, carries a slate, school-books, and writing materials under her arm; the boy has a similar equipment, which he carries in an open gray linen bag slung across his shoulder.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Only one child's step is heard, for while the boy has strong shoes on, the girl is barefoot.
a Caucasian
From this reading The girl wears a cap of white twill, that reaches almost to her forehead, and from beneath it the outline of her broad brow stands forth prominently; the boy's head is bare.
the act of creating written works
From this reading The girl, evidently the elder of the two, carries a slate, school-books, and writing materials under her arm; the boy has a similar equipment, which he carries in an open gray linen bag slung across his shoulder.
a late time of life
From this reading Early in the morning through the autumnal mist two children of six or seven years are wending their way, hand in hand, along the garden-paths outside the village.
