used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading So they rolled her up in a big shepherd’s plaid, and two of them carried Jean home in the plaid, while all the rest, with lighted torches in their hands, went to look for Randal through the wood.
anew
From this reading Jean was so tired that she fell asleep again in her plaid before they reached Fairnilee.
(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 So they rolled her up in a big shepherd’s plaid, and two of them carried Jean home in the plaid, while all the rest, with lighted torches in their hands, went to look for Randal through the wood.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading So they rolled her up in a big shepherd’s plaid, and two of them carried Jean home in the plaid, while all the rest, with lighted torches in their hands, went to look for Randal through the wood.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She was wakened by the men shouting as they drew near the house, to show that they were coming home.
in a state of sleep
From this reading Jean was so tired that she fell asleep again in her plaid before they reached Fairnilee.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Jean was so tired that she fell asleep again in her plaid before they reached Fairnilee.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading So they rolled her up in a big shepherd’s plaid, and two of them carried Jean home in the plaid, while all the rest, with lighted torches in their hands, went to look for Randal through the wood.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading JEAN was found, but where was Randal?
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She was wakened by the men shouting as they drew near the house, to show that they were coming home.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading So they rolled her up in a big shepherd’s plaid, and two of them carried Jean home in the plaid, while all the rest, with lighted torches in their hands, went to look for Randal through the wood.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She told the men who had come out to look for her, that Randal had gone on to look for the Wishing Well.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading She was wakened by the men shouting as they drew near the house, to show that they were coming home.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading She was wakened by the men shouting as they drew near the house, to show that they were coming home.
Fairnilee
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From this reading Jean was so tired that she fell asleep again in her plaid before they reached Fairnilee.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Jean was so tired that she fell asleep again in her plaid before they reached Fairnilee.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She told the men who had come out to look for her, that Randal had gone on to look for the Wishing Well.
set up or found
From this reading JEAN was found, but where was Randal?
destroyed or killed
From this reading She told the men who had come out to look for her, that Randal had gone on to look for the Wishing Well.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She told the men who had come out to look for her, that Randal had gone on to look for the Wishing Well.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading So they rolled her up in a big shepherd’s plaid, and two of them carried Jean home in the plaid, while all the rest, with lighted torches in their hands, went to look for Randal through the wood.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She told the men who had come out to look for her, that Randal had gone on to look for the Wishing Well.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading So they rolled her up in a big shepherd’s plaid, and two of them carried Jean home in the plaid, while all the rest, with lighted torches in their hands, went to look for Randal through the wood.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading She was wakened by the men shouting as they drew near the house, to show that they were coming home.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading So they rolled her up in a big shepherd’s plaid, and two of them carried Jean home in the plaid, while all the rest, with lighted torches in their hands, went to look for Randal through the wood.
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading JEAN was found, but where was Randal?
set afire or burning
From this reading So they rolled her up in a big shepherd’s plaid, and two of them carried Jean home in the plaid, while all the rest, with lighted torches in their hands, went to look for Randal through the wood.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She told the men who had come out to look for her, that Randal had gone on to look for the Wishing Well.
the force of workers available
From this reading She told the men who had come out to look for her, that Randal had gone on to look for the Wishing Well.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading She was wakened by the men shouting as they drew near the house, to show that they were coming home.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading So they rolled her up in a big shepherd’s plaid, and two of them carried Jean home in the plaid, while all the rest, with lighted torches in their hands, went to look for Randal through the wood.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She told the men who had come out to look for her, that Randal had gone on to look for the Wishing Well.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She told the men who had come out to look for her, that Randal had gone on to look for the Wishing Well.
plaidnounUS /plæd/
a cloth having a crisscross design
From this reading So they rolled her up in a big shepherd’s plaid, and two of them carried Jean home in the plaid, while all the rest, with lighted torches in their hands, went to look for Randal through the wood.
Randal
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From this reading JEAN was found, but where was Randal?
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Jean was so tired that she fell asleep again in her plaid before they reached Fairnilee.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading So they rolled her up in a big shepherd’s plaid, and two of them carried Jean home in the plaid, while all the rest, with lighted torches in their hands, went to look for Randal through the wood.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading So they rolled her up in a big shepherd’s plaid, and two of them carried Jean home in the plaid, while all the rest, with lighted torches in their hands, went to look for Randal through the wood.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She told the men who had come out to look for her, that Randal had gone on to look for the Wishing Well.
shepherd'snounUS /ˈʃepərdz/
possessive form of “shepherd” — a clergyman who watches over a group of people
From this reading So they rolled her up in a big shepherd’s plaid, and two of them carried Jean home in the plaid, while all the rest, with lighted torches in their hands, went to look for Randal through the wood.
encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
From this reading She was wakened by the men shouting as they drew near the house, to show that they were coming home.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading She was wakened by the men shouting as they drew near the house, to show that they were coming home.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So they rolled her up in a big shepherd’s plaid, and two of them carried Jean home in the plaid, while all the rest, with lighted torches in their hands, went to look for Randal through the wood.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She told the men who had come out to look for her, that Randal had gone on to look for the Wishing Well.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She told the men who had come out to look for her, that Randal had gone on to look for the Wishing Well.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading So they rolled her up in a big shepherd’s plaid, and two of them carried Jean home in the plaid, while all the rest, with lighted torches in their hands, went to look for Randal through the wood.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading So they rolled her up in a big shepherd’s plaid, and two of them carried Jean home in the plaid, while all the rest, with lighted torches in their hands, went to look for Randal through the wood.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So they rolled her up in a big shepherd’s plaid, and two of them carried Jean home in the plaid, while all the rest, with lighted torches in their hands, went to look for Randal through the wood.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading So they rolled her up in a big shepherd’s plaid, and two of them carried Jean home in the plaid, while all the rest, with lighted torches in their hands, went to look for Randal through the wood.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading Jean was so tired that she fell asleep again in her plaid before they reached Fairnilee.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She told the men who had come out to look for her, that Randal had gone on to look for the Wishing Well.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading She told the men who had come out to look for her, that Randal had gone on to look for the Wishing Well.
torchesnounUS /ˈtɔːrtʃɪz/
plural of “torch” — a light usually carried in the hand; consists of some flammable substance
From this reading So they rolled her up in a big shepherd’s plaid, and two of them carried Jean home in the plaid, while all the rest, with lighted torches in their hands, went to look for Randal through the wood.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading So they rolled her up in a big shepherd’s plaid, and two of them carried Jean home in the plaid, while all the rest, with lighted torches in their hands, went to look for Randal through the wood.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading So they rolled her up in a big shepherd’s plaid, and two of them carried Jean home in the plaid, while all the rest, with lighted torches in their hands, went to look for Randal through the wood.
wakened
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was wakened by the men shouting as they drew near the house, to show that they were coming home.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading JEAN was found, but where was Randal?
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading She told the men who had come out to look for her, that Randal had gone on to look for the Wishing Well.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading So they rolled her up in a big shepherd’s plaid, and two of them carried Jean home in the plaid, while all the rest, with lighted torches in their hands, went to look for Randal through the wood.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She was wakened by the men shouting as they drew near the house, to show that they were coming home.
in or at the place that
From this reading JEAN was found, but where was Randal?
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading So they rolled her up in a big shepherd’s plaid, and two of them carried Jean home in the plaid, while all the rest, with lighted torches in their hands, went to look for Randal through the wood.
which person or people
From this reading She told the men who had come out to look for her, that Randal had gone on to look for the Wishing Well.
WishingnounUS /ˈwɪʃɪŋ/
a specific feeling of desire
From this reading She told the men who had come out to look for her, that Randal had gone on to look for the Wishing Well.
in the company of; together with
From this reading So they rolled her up in a big shepherd’s plaid, and two of them carried Jean home in the plaid, while all the rest, with lighted torches in their hands, went to look for Randal through the wood.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading So they rolled her up in a big shepherd’s plaid, and two of them carried Jean home in the plaid, while all the rest, with lighted torches in their hands, went to look for Randal through the wood.
