used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She had walked more rapidly than she had been aware of and was shocked at her apparent unmaidenliness in approaching the house of a man, and at night, in whom she was irresistibly interested; although, to be sure, if she walked round the island, to pass his house sooner or later was inevitable.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading She was about to turn and hurry home, when she saw what had appeared to be a shadow detach itself from the tree in the court and approach her.
(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 All the wild and detestable stories she had heard of him sprang to her mind in bold relief, and although she had met many a hard character when tramping her moors and felt sure of coming off best in a struggle, her strength ebbed out of her before this approaching embodiment of all mysterious vice.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading She had walked more rapidly than she had been aware of and was shocked at her apparent unmaidenliness in approaching the house of a man, and at night, in whom she was irresistibly interested; although, to be sure, if she walked round the island, to pass his house sooner or later was inevitable.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She had walked more rapidly than she had been aware of and was shocked at her apparent unmaidenliness in approaching the house of a man, and at night, in whom she was irresistibly interested; although, to be sure, if she walked round the island, to pass his house sooner or later was inevitable.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading She had walked more rapidly than she had been aware of and was shocked at her apparent unmaidenliness in approaching the house of a man, and at night, in whom she was irresistibly interested; although, to be sure, if she walked round the island, to pass his house sooner or later was inevitable.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading She was about to turn and hurry home, when she saw what had appeared to be a shadow detach itself from the tree in the court and approach her.
move towards
From this reading She was about to turn and hurry home, when she saw what had appeared to be a shadow detach itself from the tree in the court and approach her.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading She had walked more rapidly than she had been aware of and was shocked at her apparent unmaidenliness in approaching the house of a man, and at night, in whom she was irresistibly interested; although, to be sure, if she walked round the island, to pass his house sooner or later was inevitable.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She had walked more rapidly than she had been aware of and was shocked at her apparent unmaidenliness in approaching the house of a man, and at night, in whom she was irresistibly interested; although, to be sure, if she walked round the island, to pass his house sooner or later was inevitable.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading She had walked more rapidly than she had been aware of and was shocked at her apparent unmaidenliness in approaching the house of a man, and at night, in whom she was irresistibly interested; although, to be sure, if she walked round the island, to pass his house sooner or later was inevitable.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She had walked more rapidly than she had been aware of and was shocked at her apparent unmaidenliness in approaching the house of a man, and at night, in whom she was irresistibly interested; although, to be sure, if she walked round the island, to pass his house sooner or later was inevitable.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading To fly down the beach in a hoop was impossible; besides she would look ridiculous.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She had walked more rapidly than she had been aware of and was shocked at her apparent unmaidenliness in approaching the house of a man, and at night, in whom she was irresistibly interested; although, to be sure, if she walked round the island, to pass his house sooner or later was inevitable.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading All the wild and detestable stories she had heard of him sprang to her mind in bold relief, and although she had met many a hard character when tramping her moors and felt sure of coming off best in a struggle, her strength ebbed out of her before this approaching embodiment of all mysterious vice.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading To fly down the beach in a hoop was impossible; besides she would look ridiculous.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading All the wild and detestable stories she had heard of him sprang to her mind in bold relief, and although she had met many a hard character when tramping her moors and felt sure of coming off best in a struggle, her strength ebbed out of her before this approaching embodiment of all mysterious vice.
fearless and daring
From this reading All the wild and detestable stories she had heard of him sprang to her mind in bold relief, and although she had met many a hard character when tramping her moors and felt sure of coming off best in a struggle, her strength ebbed out of her before this approaching embodiment of all mysterious vice.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading All the wild and detestable stories she had heard of him sprang to her mind in bold relief, and although she had met many a hard character when tramping her moors and felt sure of coming off best in a struggle, her strength ebbed out of her before this approaching embodiment of all mysterious vice.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading All the wild and detestable stories she had heard of him sprang to her mind in bold relief, and although she had met many a hard character when tramping her moors and felt sure of coming off best in a struggle, her strength ebbed out of her before this approaching embodiment of all mysterious vice.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading She was about to turn and hurry home, when she saw what had appeared to be a shadow detach itself from the tree in the court and approach her.
detachverbUS /ˈdɪtætʃ/
cause to become detached or separated; take off
From this reading She was about to turn and hurry home, when she saw what had appeared to be a shadow detach itself from the tree in the court and approach her.
detestableadjective
offensive to the mind
From this reading All the wild and detestable stories she had heard of him sprang to her mind in bold relief, and although she had met many a hard character when tramping her moors and felt sure of coming off best in a struggle, her strength ebbed out of her before this approaching embodiment of all mysterious vice.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading To fly down the beach in a hoop was impossible; besides she would look ridiculous.
ebbedverbUS /ˈebəd/
past form of “ebb” — flow back or recede
From this reading All the wild and detestable stories she had heard of him sprang to her mind in bold relief, and although she had met many a hard character when tramping her moors and felt sure of coming off best in a struggle, her strength ebbed out of her before this approaching embodiment of all mysterious vice.
embodimentnounUS /emˈbɑːdimənt/
a new personification of a familiar idea
From this reading All the wild and detestable stories she had heard of him sprang to her mind in bold relief, and although she had met many a hard character when tramping her moors and felt sure of coming off best in a struggle, her strength ebbed out of her before this approaching embodiment of all mysterious vice.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading All the wild and detestable stories she had heard of him sprang to her mind in bold relief, and although she had met many a hard character when tramping her moors and felt sure of coming off best in a struggle, her strength ebbed out of her before this approaching embodiment of all mysterious vice.
travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading To fly down the beach in a hoop was impossible; besides she would look ridiculous.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She was about to turn and hurry home, when she saw what had appeared to be a shadow detach itself from the tree in the court and approach her.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading She recognised Warner and stood rooted to the ground with terror.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had walked more rapidly than she had been aware of and was shocked at her apparent unmaidenliness in approaching the house of a man, and at night, in whom she was irresistibly interested; although, to be sure, if she walked round the island, to pass his house sooner or later was inevitable.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading All the wild and detestable stories she had heard of him sprang to her mind in bold relief, and although she had met many a hard character when tramping her moors and felt sure of coming off best in a struggle, her strength ebbed out of her before this approaching embodiment of all mysterious vice.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading All the wild and detestable stories she had heard of him sprang to her mind in bold relief, and although she had met many a hard character when tramping her moors and felt sure of coming off best in a struggle, her strength ebbed out of her before this approaching embodiment of all mysterious vice.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had walked more rapidly than she had been aware of and was shocked at her apparent unmaidenliness in approaching the house of a man, and at night, in whom she was irresistibly interested; although, to be sure, if she walked round the island, to pass his house sooner or later was inevitable.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading All the wild and detestable stories she had heard of him sprang to her mind in bold relief, and although she had met many a hard character when tramping her moors and felt sure of coming off best in a struggle, her strength ebbed out of her before this approaching embodiment of all mysterious vice.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She had walked more rapidly than she had been aware of and was shocked at her apparent unmaidenliness in approaching the house of a man, and at night, in whom she was irresistibly interested; although, to be sure, if she walked round the island, to pass his house sooner or later was inevitable.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading She was about to turn and hurry home, when she saw what had appeared to be a shadow detach itself from the tree in the court and approach her.
hoopnounUS /huːp/
a light curved skeleton to spread out a skirt
From this reading To fly down the beach in a hoop was impossible; besides she would look ridiculous.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading She had walked more rapidly than she had been aware of and was shocked at her apparent unmaidenliness in approaching the house of a man, and at night, in whom she was irresistibly interested; although, to be sure, if she walked round the island, to pass his house sooner or later was inevitable.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading She was about to turn and hurry home, when she saw what had appeared to be a shadow detach itself from the tree in the court and approach her.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading She had walked more rapidly than she had been aware of and was shocked at her apparent unmaidenliness in approaching the house of a man, and at night, in whom she was irresistibly interested; although, to be sure, if she walked round the island, to pass his house sooner or later was inevitable.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading To fly down the beach in a hoop was impossible; besides she would look ridiculous.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She had walked more rapidly than she had been aware of and was shocked at her apparent unmaidenliness in approaching the house of a man, and at night, in whom she was irresistibly interested; although, to be sure, if she walked round the island, to pass his house sooner or later was inevitable.
inevitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbəl/
incapable of being avoided or prevented
From this reading She had walked more rapidly than she had been aware of and was shocked at her apparent unmaidenliness in approaching the house of a man, and at night, in whom she was irresistibly interested; although, to be sure, if she walked round the island, to pass his house sooner or later was inevitable.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading She had walked more rapidly than she had been aware of and was shocked at her apparent unmaidenliness in approaching the house of a man, and at night, in whom she was irresistibly interested; although, to be sure, if she walked round the island, to pass his house sooner or later was inevitable.
irresistiblyadverbUS /ˌɪrɪˈzɪstəbli/
incapable of being resisted
From this reading She had walked more rapidly than she had been aware of and was shocked at her apparent unmaidenliness in approaching the house of a man, and at night, in whom she was irresistibly interested; although, to be sure, if she walked round the island, to pass his house sooner or later was inevitable.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading She had walked more rapidly than she had been aware of and was shocked at her apparent unmaidenliness in approaching the house of a man, and at night, in whom she was irresistibly interested; although, to be sure, if she walked round the island, to pass his house sooner or later was inevitable.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading She was about to turn and hurry home, when she saw what had appeared to be a shadow detach itself from the tree in the court and approach her.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading She had walked more rapidly than she had been aware of and was shocked at her apparent unmaidenliness in approaching the house of a man, and at night, in whom she was irresistibly interested; although, to be sure, if she walked round the island, to pass his house sooner or later was inevitable.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading To fly down the beach in a hoop was impossible; besides she would look ridiculous.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading She had walked more rapidly than she had been aware of and was shocked at her apparent unmaidenliness in approaching the house of a man, and at night, in whom she was irresistibly interested; although, to be sure, if she walked round the island, to pass his house sooner or later was inevitable.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading All the wild and detestable stories she had heard of him sprang to her mind in bold relief, and although she had met many a hard character when tramping her moors and felt sure of coming off best in a struggle, her strength ebbed out of her before this approaching embodiment of all mysterious vice.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading All the wild and detestable stories she had heard of him sprang to her mind in bold relief, and although she had met many a hard character when tramping her moors and felt sure of coming off best in a struggle, her strength ebbed out of her before this approaching embodiment of all mysterious vice.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading All the wild and detestable stories she had heard of him sprang to her mind in bold relief, and although she had met many a hard character when tramping her moors and felt sure of coming off best in a struggle, her strength ebbed out of her before this approaching embodiment of all mysterious vice.
moorsnounUS /mʊrz/
plural of “moor” — one of the Muslim people of north Africa; of mixed Arab and Berber descent; converted to Islam in the 8th century; conqueror of Spain in the 8th century
From this reading All the wild and detestable stories she had heard of him sprang to her mind in bold relief, and although she had met many a hard character when tramping her moors and felt sure of coming off best in a struggle, her strength ebbed out of her before this approaching embodiment of all mysterious vice.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She had walked more rapidly than she had been aware of and was shocked at her apparent unmaidenliness in approaching the house of a man, and at night, in whom she was irresistibly interested; although, to be sure, if she walked round the island, to pass his house sooner or later was inevitable.
of an obscure nature
From this reading All the wild and detestable stories she had heard of him sprang to her mind in bold relief, and although she had met many a hard character when tramping her moors and felt sure of coming off best in a struggle, her strength ebbed out of her before this approaching embodiment of all mysterious vice.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading She had walked more rapidly than she had been aware of and was shocked at her apparent unmaidenliness in approaching the house of a man, and at night, in whom she was irresistibly interested; although, to be sure, if she walked round the island, to pass his house sooner or later was inevitable.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She had walked more rapidly than she had been aware of and was shocked at her apparent unmaidenliness in approaching the house of a man, and at night, in whom she was irresistibly interested; although, to be sure, if she walked round the island, to pass his house sooner or later was inevitable.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading All the wild and detestable stories she had heard of him sprang to her mind in bold relief, and although she had met many a hard character when tramping her moors and felt sure of coming off best in a struggle, her strength ebbed out of her before this approaching embodiment of all mysterious vice.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She had walked more rapidly than she had been aware of and was shocked at her apparent unmaidenliness in approaching the house of a man, and at night, in whom she was irresistibly interested; although, to be sure, if she walked round the island, to pass his house sooner or later was inevitable.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading All the wild and detestable stories she had heard of him sprang to her mind in bold relief, and although she had met many a hard character when tramping her moors and felt sure of coming off best in a struggle, her strength ebbed out of her before this approaching embodiment of all mysterious vice.
go across or through
From this reading She had walked more rapidly than she had been aware of and was shocked at her apparent unmaidenliness in approaching the house of a man, and at night, in whom she was irresistibly interested; although, to be sure, if she walked round the island, to pass his house sooner or later was inevitable.
with speed
From this reading She had walked more rapidly than she had been aware of and was shocked at her apparent unmaidenliness in approaching the house of a man, and at night, in whom she was irresistibly interested; although, to be sure, if she walked round the island, to pass his house sooner or later was inevitable.
recognisedadjectiveUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzd/
provided with a secure reputation
From this reading She recognised Warner and stood rooted to the ground with terror.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading All the wild and detestable stories she had heard of him sprang to her mind in bold relief, and although she had met many a hard character when tramping her moors and felt sure of coming off best in a struggle, her strength ebbed out of her before this approaching embodiment of all mysterious vice.
inspiring scornful pity
From this reading To fly down the beach in a hoop was impossible; besides she would look ridiculous.
rootedadjectiveUS /ˈruːtəd/
absolutely still
From this reading She recognised Warner and stood rooted to the ground with terror.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading She had walked more rapidly than she had been aware of and was shocked at her apparent unmaidenliness in approaching the house of a man, and at night, in whom she was irresistibly interested; although, to be sure, if she walked round the island, to pass his house sooner or later was inevitable.
cut with a saw
From this reading She was about to turn and hurry home, when she saw what had appeared to be a shadow detach itself from the tree in the court and approach her.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading She was about to turn and hurry home, when she saw what had appeared to be a shadow detach itself from the tree in the court and approach her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had walked more rapidly than she had been aware of and was shocked at her apparent unmaidenliness in approaching the house of a man, and at night, in whom she was irresistibly interested; although, to be sure, if she walked round the island, to pass his house sooner or later was inevitable.
shockedadjectiveUS /ʃɑːkt/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading She had walked more rapidly than she had been aware of and was shocked at her apparent unmaidenliness in approaching the house of a man, and at night, in whom she was irresistibly interested; although, to be sure, if she walked round the island, to pass his house sooner or later was inevitable.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading She had walked more rapidly than she had been aware of and was shocked at her apparent unmaidenliness in approaching the house of a man, and at night, in whom she was irresistibly interested; although, to be sure, if she walked round the island, to pass his house sooner or later was inevitable.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading All the wild and detestable stories she had heard of him sprang to her mind in bold relief, and although she had met many a hard character when tramping her moors and felt sure of coming off best in a struggle, her strength ebbed out of her before this approaching embodiment of all mysterious vice.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading She recognised Warner and stood rooted to the ground with terror.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading All the wild and detestable stories she had heard of him sprang to her mind in bold relief, and although she had met many a hard character when tramping her moors and felt sure of coming off best in a struggle, her strength ebbed out of her before this approaching embodiment of all mysterious vice.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading All the wild and detestable stories she had heard of him sprang to her mind in bold relief, and although she had met many a hard character when tramping her moors and felt sure of coming off best in a struggle, her strength ebbed out of her before this approaching embodiment of all mysterious vice.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading All the wild and detestable stories she had heard of him sprang to her mind in bold relief, and although she had met many a hard character when tramping her moors and felt sure of coming off best in a struggle, her strength ebbed out of her before this approaching embodiment of all mysterious vice.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading She had walked more rapidly than she had been aware of and was shocked at her apparent unmaidenliness in approaching the house of a man, and at night, in whom she was irresistibly interested; although, to be sure, if she walked round the island, to pass his house sooner or later was inevitable.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading She recognised Warner and stood rooted to the ground with terror.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading She had walked more rapidly than she had been aware of and was shocked at her apparent unmaidenliness in approaching the house of a man, and at night, in whom she was irresistibly interested; although, to be sure, if she walked round the island, to pass his house sooner or later was inevitable.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She had walked more rapidly than she had been aware of and was shocked at her apparent unmaidenliness in approaching the house of a man, and at night, in whom she was irresistibly interested; although, to be sure, if she walked round the island, to pass his house sooner or later was inevitable.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading All the wild and detestable stories she had heard of him sprang to her mind in bold relief, and although she had met many a hard character when tramping her moors and felt sure of coming off best in a struggle, her strength ebbed out of her before this approaching embodiment of all mysterious vice.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She had walked more rapidly than she had been aware of and was shocked at her apparent unmaidenliness in approaching the house of a man, and at night, in whom she was irresistibly interested; although, to be sure, if she walked round the island, to pass his house sooner or later was inevitable.
trampingverbUS /ˈtræmpɪŋ/
-ing form of “tramp” — travel on foot, especially on a walking expedition
From this reading All the wild and detestable stories she had heard of him sprang to her mind in bold relief, and although she had met many a hard character when tramping her moors and felt sure of coming off best in a struggle, her strength ebbed out of her before this approaching embodiment of all mysterious vice.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading She was about to turn and hurry home, when she saw what had appeared to be a shadow detach itself from the tree in the court and approach her.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading She was about to turn and hurry home, when she saw what had appeared to be a shadow detach itself from the tree in the court and approach her.
unmaidenliness
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From this reading She had walked more rapidly than she had been aware of and was shocked at her apparent unmaidenliness in approaching the house of a man, and at night, in whom she was irresistibly interested; although, to be sure, if she walked round the island, to pass his house sooner or later was inevitable.
vicenounUS /vaɪs/
moral weakness
From this reading All the wild and detestable stories she had heard of him sprang to her mind in bold relief, and although she had met many a hard character when tramping her moors and felt sure of coming off best in a struggle, her strength ebbed out of her before this approaching embodiment of all mysterious vice.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading She had walked more rapidly than she had been aware of and was shocked at her apparent unmaidenliness in approaching the house of a man, and at night, in whom she was irresistibly interested; although, to be sure, if she walked round the island, to pass his house sooner or later was inevitable.
WarnernounUS /ˈwɔːrnər/
United States filmmaker who with his brothers founded the movie studio that produced the first talking picture (1881-1958)
From this reading She recognised Warner and stood rooted to the ground with terror.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She had walked more rapidly than she had been aware of and was shocked at her apparent unmaidenliness in approaching the house of a man, and at night, in whom she was irresistibly interested; although, to be sure, if she walked round the island, to pass his house sooner or later was inevitable.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading She was about to turn and hurry home, when she saw what had appeared to be a shadow detach itself from the tree in the court and approach her.
at the time that
From this reading She was about to turn and hurry home, when she saw what had appeared to be a shadow detach itself from the tree in the court and approach her.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She had walked more rapidly than she had been aware of and was shocked at her apparent unmaidenliness in approaching the house of a man, and at night, in whom she was irresistibly interested; although, to be sure, if she walked round the island, to pass his house sooner or later was inevitable.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading All the wild and detestable stories she had heard of him sprang to her mind in bold relief, and although she had met many a hard character when tramping her moors and felt sure of coming off best in a struggle, her strength ebbed out of her before this approaching embodiment of all mysterious vice.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She recognised Warner and stood rooted to the ground with terror.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading To fly down the beach in a hoop was impossible; besides she would look ridiculous.
