(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading “What is all this trouble, Rachel?” he asked.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DOVE VISITS ISHMAEL When Rachel and Noie reached the house, which they did not do for some time, as they waited to make sure that Ishmael had really gone, it was to see the man himself riding away from its gate.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading DOVE VISITS ISHMAEL When Rachel and Noie reached the house, which they did not do for some time, as they waited to make sure that Ishmael had really gone, it was to see the man himself riding away from its gate.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “What is all this trouble, Rachel?” he asked.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading DOVE VISITS ISHMAEL When Rachel and Noie reached the house, which they did not do for some time, as they waited to make sure that Ishmael had really gone, it was to see the man himself riding away from its gate.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Be prepared,” said Noie; “I think that he has been here before us to pour poison into your father’s ears.”
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “Be prepared,” said Noie; “I think that he has been here before us to pour poison into your father’s ears.”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “Be prepared,” said Noie; “I think that he has been here before us to pour poison into your father’s ears.”
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading DOVE VISITS ISHMAEL When Rachel and Noie reached the house, which they did not do for some time, as they waited to make sure that Ishmael had really gone, it was to see the man himself riding away from its gate.
having the place or position changed
From this reading So it proved to be, indeed, for on the stoep or verandah they found Mr. Dove walking up and down evidently much disturbed in mind.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading DOVE VISITS ISHMAEL When Rachel and Noie reached the house, which they did not do for some time, as they waited to make sure that Ishmael had really gone, it was to see the man himself riding away from its gate.
DOVEnounUS /dʌv/
any of numerous small pigeons
From this reading DOVE VISITS ISHMAEL When Rachel and Noie reached the house, which they did not do for some time, as they waited to make sure that Ishmael had really gone, it was to see the man himself riding away from its gate.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading So it proved to be, indeed, for on the stoep or verandah they found Mr. Dove walking up and down evidently much disturbed in mind.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading “Be prepared,” said Noie; “I think that he has been here before us to pour poison into your father’s ears.”
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading So it proved to be, indeed, for on the stoep or verandah they found Mr. Dove walking up and down evidently much disturbed in mind.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading “Be prepared,” said Noie; “I think that he has been here before us to pour poison into your father’s ears.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading DOVE VISITS ISHMAEL When Rachel and Noie reached the house, which they did not do for some time, as they waited to make sure that Ishmael had really gone, it was to see the man himself riding away from its gate.
set up or found
From this reading So it proved to be, indeed, for on the stoep or verandah they found Mr. Dove walking up and down evidently much disturbed in mind.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading DOVE VISITS ISHMAEL When Rachel and Noie reached the house, which they did not do for some time, as they waited to make sure that Ishmael had really gone, it was to see the man himself riding away from its gate.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading DOVE VISITS ISHMAEL When Rachel and Noie reached the house, which they did not do for some time, as they waited to make sure that Ishmael had really gone, it was to see the man himself riding away from its gate.
destroyed or killed
From this reading DOVE VISITS ISHMAEL When Rachel and Noie reached the house, which they did not do for some time, as they waited to make sure that Ishmael had really gone, it was to see the man himself riding away from its gate.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading DOVE VISITS ISHMAEL When Rachel and Noie reached the house, which they did not do for some time, as they waited to make sure that Ishmael had really gone, it was to see the man himself riding away from its gate.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Be prepared,” said Noie; “I think that he has been here before us to pour poison into your father’s ears.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Be prepared,” said Noie; “I think that he has been here before us to pour poison into your father’s ears.”
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “Be prepared,” said Noie; “I think that he has been here before us to pour poison into your father’s ears.”
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading DOVE VISITS ISHMAEL When Rachel and Noie reached the house, which they did not do for some time, as they waited to make sure that Ishmael had really gone, it was to see the man himself riding away from its gate.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading DOVE VISITS ISHMAEL When Rachel and Noie reached the house, which they did not do for some time, as they waited to make sure that Ishmael had really gone, it was to see the man himself riding away from its gate.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Be prepared,” said Noie; “I think that he has been here before us to pour poison into your father’s ears.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading So it proved to be, indeed, for on the stoep or verandah they found Mr. Dove walking up and down evidently much disturbed in mind.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading So it proved to be, indeed, for on the stoep or verandah they found Mr. Dove walking up and down evidently much disturbed in mind.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading “Be prepared,” said Noie; “I think that he has been here before us to pour poison into your father’s ears.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “What is all this trouble, Rachel?” he asked.
ISHMAELnounUS /ˈɪʃmil/
(Old Testament) the son of Abraham who was cast out after the birth of Isaac; considered the forebear of 12 Arabian tribes
From this reading DOVE VISITS ISHMAEL When Rachel and Noie reached the house, which they did not do for some time, as they waited to make sure that Ishmael had really gone, it was to see the man himself riding away from its gate.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading DOVE VISITS ISHMAEL When Rachel and Noie reached the house, which they did not do for some time, as they waited to make sure that Ishmael had really gone, it was to see the man himself riding away from its gate.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading DOVE VISITS ISHMAEL When Rachel and Noie reached the house, which they did not do for some time, as they waited to make sure that Ishmael had really gone, it was to see the man himself riding away from its gate.
engage in
From this reading DOVE VISITS ISHMAEL When Rachel and Noie reached the house, which they did not do for some time, as they waited to make sure that Ishmael had really gone, it was to see the man himself riding away from its gate.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading DOVE VISITS ISHMAEL When Rachel and Noie reached the house, which they did not do for some time, as they waited to make sure that Ishmael had really gone, it was to see the man himself riding away from its gate.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading So it proved to be, indeed, for on the stoep or verandah they found Mr. Dove walking up and down evidently much disturbed in mind.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading So it proved to be, indeed, for on the stoep or verandah they found Mr. Dove walking up and down evidently much disturbed in mind.
Noie
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From this reading DOVE VISITS ISHMAEL When Rachel and Noie reached the house, which they did not do for some time, as they waited to make sure that Ishmael had really gone, it was to see the man himself riding away from its gate.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading DOVE VISITS ISHMAEL When Rachel and Noie reached the house, which they did not do for some time, as they waited to make sure that Ishmael had really gone, it was to see the man himself riding away from its gate.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading So it proved to be, indeed, for on the stoep or verandah they found Mr. Dove walking up and down evidently much disturbed in mind.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading So it proved to be, indeed, for on the stoep or verandah they found Mr. Dove walking up and down evidently much disturbed in mind.
poisonverbUS /ˈpɔɪzən/
spoil as if by poison
From this reading “Be prepared,” said Noie; “I think that he has been here before us to pour poison into your father’s ears.”
pourverbUS /pɔːr/
cause to run
From this reading “Be prepared,” said Noie; “I think that he has been here before us to pour poison into your father’s ears.”
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading “Be prepared,” said Noie; “I think that he has been here before us to pour poison into your father’s ears.”
established beyond doubt
From this reading So it proved to be, indeed, for on the stoep or verandah they found Mr. Dove walking up and down evidently much disturbed in mind.
RachelnounUS /ˈreɪtʃəl/
(Old Testament) the second wife of Jacob and mother of Joseph and Benjamin
From this reading DOVE VISITS ISHMAEL When Rachel and Noie reached the house, which they did not do for some time, as they waited to make sure that Ishmael had really gone, it was to see the man himself riding away from its gate.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading DOVE VISITS ISHMAEL When Rachel and Noie reached the house, which they did not do for some time, as they waited to make sure that Ishmael had really gone, it was to see the man himself riding away from its gate.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading DOVE VISITS ISHMAEL When Rachel and Noie reached the house, which they did not do for some time, as they waited to make sure that Ishmael had really gone, it was to see the man himself riding away from its gate.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading DOVE VISITS ISHMAEL When Rachel and Noie reached the house, which they did not do for some time, as they waited to make sure that Ishmael had really gone, it was to see the man himself riding away from its gate.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Be prepared,” said Noie; “I think that he has been here before us to pour poison into your father’s ears.”
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading DOVE VISITS ISHMAEL When Rachel and Noie reached the house, which they did not do for some time, as they waited to make sure that Ishmael had really gone, it was to see the man himself riding away from its gate.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So it proved to be, indeed, for on the stoep or verandah they found Mr. Dove walking up and down evidently much disturbed in mind.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading DOVE VISITS ISHMAEL When Rachel and Noie reached the house, which they did not do for some time, as they waited to make sure that Ishmael had really gone, it was to see the man himself riding away from its gate.
stoepnoun
small porch or set of steps at the front entrance of a house
From this reading So it proved to be, indeed, for on the stoep or verandah they found Mr. Dove walking up and down evidently much disturbed in mind.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading DOVE VISITS ISHMAEL When Rachel and Noie reached the house, which they did not do for some time, as they waited to make sure that Ishmael had really gone, it was to see the man himself riding away from its gate.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading DOVE VISITS ISHMAEL When Rachel and Noie reached the house, which they did not do for some time, as they waited to make sure that Ishmael had really gone, it was to see the man himself riding away from its gate.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DOVE VISITS ISHMAEL When Rachel and Noie reached the house, which they did not do for some time, as they waited to make sure that Ishmael had really gone, it was to see the man himself riding away from its gate.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading DOVE VISITS ISHMAEL When Rachel and Noie reached the house, which they did not do for some time, as they waited to make sure that Ishmael had really gone, it was to see the man himself riding away from its gate.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “Be prepared,” said Noie; “I think that he has been here before us to pour poison into your father’s ears.”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “What is all this trouble, Rachel?” he asked.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading DOVE VISITS ISHMAEL When Rachel and Noie reached the house, which they did not do for some time, as they waited to make sure that Ishmael had really gone, it was to see the man himself riding away from its gate.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DOVE VISITS ISHMAEL When Rachel and Noie reached the house, which they did not do for some time, as they waited to make sure that Ishmael had really gone, it was to see the man himself riding away from its gate.
a source of difficulty
From this reading “What is all this trouble, Rachel?” he asked.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading So it proved to be, indeed, for on the stoep or verandah they found Mr. Dove walking up and down evidently much disturbed in mind.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Be prepared,” said Noie; “I think that he has been here before us to pour poison into your father’s ears.”
verandahnoun
a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
From this reading So it proved to be, indeed, for on the stoep or verandah they found Mr. Dove walking up and down evidently much disturbed in mind.
VISITSnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading DOVE VISITS ISHMAEL When Rachel and Noie reached the house, which they did not do for some time, as they waited to make sure that Ishmael had really gone, it was to see the man himself riding away from its gate.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading DOVE VISITS ISHMAEL When Rachel and Noie reached the house, which they did not do for some time, as they waited to make sure that Ishmael had really gone, it was to see the man himself riding away from its gate.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading So it proved to be, indeed, for on the stoep or verandah they found Mr. Dove walking up and down evidently much disturbed in mind.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DOVE VISITS ISHMAEL When Rachel and Noie reached the house, which they did not do for some time, as they waited to make sure that Ishmael had really gone, it was to see the man himself riding away from its gate.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What is all this trouble, Rachel?” he asked.
at the time that
From this reading DOVE VISITS ISHMAEL When Rachel and Noie reached the house, which they did not do for some time, as they waited to make sure that Ishmael had really gone, it was to see the man himself riding away from its gate.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading DOVE VISITS ISHMAEL When Rachel and Noie reached the house, which they did not do for some time, as they waited to make sure that Ishmael had really gone, it was to see the man himself riding away from its gate.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Be prepared,” said Noie; “I think that he has been here before us to pour poison into your father’s ears.”
