used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading During the rest of the journey—a matter of an hour’s walking—there was little talk between Miranda and Dave; for the ancient wood has the property that it makes talk seem trivial.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading So deeply was she absorbed that she failed to notice an unwonted emptiness in the shadows about her.
absorbedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɔːrbd/
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading Whatever her misgivings, her resentments and hostilities, Miranda was absorbed in her companion.
(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 In very truth, the furtive folk had all fled away.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading During the rest of the journey—a matter of an hour’s walking—there was little talk between Miranda and Dave; for the ancient wood has the property that it makes talk seem trivial.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading During the rest of the journey—a matter of an hour’s walking—there was little talk between Miranda and Dave; for the ancient wood has the property that it makes talk seem trivial.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading During the rest of the journey—a matter of an hour’s walking—there was little talk between Miranda and Dave; for the ancient wood has the property that it makes talk seem trivial.
aptadjectiveUS /æpt/
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading With those who journey through the great vistas and clear twilight of the trees, thoughts are apt to interchange by the medium of silence and sympathy, or else to remain uncommunicated.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading With those who journey through the great vistas and clear twilight of the trees, thoughts are apt to interchange by the medium of silence and sympathy, or else to remain uncommunicated.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading In very truth, the furtive folk had all fled away.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading During the rest of the journey—a matter of an hour’s walking—there was little talk between Miranda and Dave; for the ancient wood has the property that it makes talk seem trivial.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading With those who journey through the great vistas and clear twilight of the trees, thoughts are apt to interchange by the medium of silence and sympathy, or else to remain uncommunicated.
rid of obstructions
From this reading With those who journey through the great vistas and clear twilight of the trees, thoughts are apt to interchange by the medium of silence and sympathy, or else to remain uncommunicated.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Whatever her misgivings, her resentments and hostilities, Miranda was absorbed in her companion.
Dave
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From this reading During the rest of the journey—a matter of an hour’s walking—there was little talk between Miranda and Dave; for the ancient wood has the property that it makes talk seem trivial.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading So deeply was she absorbed that she failed to notice an unwonted emptiness in the shadows about her.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the rest of the journey—a matter of an hour’s walking—there was little talk between Miranda and Dave; for the ancient wood has the property that it makes talk seem trivial.
else
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From this reading With those who journey through the great vistas and clear twilight of the trees, thoughts are apt to interchange by the medium of silence and sympathy, or else to remain uncommunicated.
emptinessnounUS /ˈemptinəs/
the state of containing nothing
From this reading So deeply was she absorbed that she failed to notice an unwonted emptiness in the shadows about her.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading So deeply was she absorbed that she failed to notice an unwonted emptiness in the shadows about her.
inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading In very truth, the furtive folk had all fled away.
people in general (often used in the plural)
From this reading In very truth, the furtive folk had all fled away.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading During the rest of the journey—a matter of an hour’s walking—there was little talk between Miranda and Dave; for the ancient wood has the property that it makes talk seem trivial.
furtiveadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrtɪv/
marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed
From this reading In very truth, the furtive folk had all fled away.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading With those who journey through the great vistas and clear twilight of the trees, thoughts are apt to interchange by the medium of silence and sympathy, or else to remain uncommunicated.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In very truth, the furtive folk had all fled away.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading During the rest of the journey—a matter of an hour’s walking—there was little talk between Miranda and Dave; for the ancient wood has the property that it makes talk seem trivial.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Whatever her misgivings, her resentments and hostilities, Miranda was absorbed in her companion.
hostilitiesnounUS /hɑːˈstɪlətiz/
fighting; acts of overt warfare
From this reading Whatever her misgivings, her resentments and hostilities, Miranda was absorbed in her companion.
hour'snounUS /ˈaʊərz/
possessive form of “hour” — a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading During the rest of the journey—a matter of an hour’s walking—there was little talk between Miranda and Dave; for the ancient wood has the property that it makes talk seem trivial.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Whatever her misgivings, her resentments and hostilities, Miranda was absorbed in her companion.
interchangenounUS /ˌɪntərˈtʃeɪndʒ/
a junction of highways on different levels that permits traffic to move from one to another without crossing traffic streams
From this reading With those who journey through the great vistas and clear twilight of the trees, thoughts are apt to interchange by the medium of silence and sympathy, or else to remain uncommunicated.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading During the rest of the journey—a matter of an hour’s walking—there was little talk between Miranda and Dave; for the ancient wood has the property that it makes talk seem trivial.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading During the rest of the journey—a matter of an hour’s walking—there was little talk between Miranda and Dave; for the ancient wood has the property that it makes talk seem trivial.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading During the rest of the journey—a matter of an hour’s walking—there was little talk between Miranda and Dave; for the ancient wood has the property that it makes talk seem trivial.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading During the rest of the journey—a matter of an hour’s walking—there was little talk between Miranda and Dave; for the ancient wood has the property that it makes talk seem trivial.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading During the rest of the journey—a matter of an hour’s walking—there was little talk between Miranda and Dave; for the ancient wood has the property that it makes talk seem trivial.
mediumnounUS /ˈmiːdiəm/
a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information
From this reading With those who journey through the great vistas and clear twilight of the trees, thoughts are apt to interchange by the medium of silence and sympathy, or else to remain uncommunicated.
Miranda
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From this reading During the rest of the journey—a matter of an hour’s walking—there was little talk between Miranda and Dave; for the ancient wood has the property that it makes talk seem trivial.
misgivingsnounUS /mɪsˈɡɪvɪŋz/
plural of “misgiving” — uneasiness about the fitness of an action
From this reading Whatever her misgivings, her resentments and hostilities, Miranda was absorbed in her companion.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading So deeply was she absorbed that she failed to notice an unwonted emptiness in the shadows about her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading During the rest of the journey—a matter of an hour’s walking—there was little talk between Miranda and Dave; for the ancient wood has the property that it makes talk seem trivial.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading With those who journey through the great vistas and clear twilight of the trees, thoughts are apt to interchange by the medium of silence and sympathy, or else to remain uncommunicated.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading During the rest of the journey—a matter of an hour’s walking—there was little talk between Miranda and Dave; for the ancient wood has the property that it makes talk seem trivial.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading With those who journey through the great vistas and clear twilight of the trees, thoughts are apt to interchange by the medium of silence and sympathy, or else to remain uncommunicated.
resentmentsnounUS /rɪˈzentmənts/
plural of “resentment” — a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading Whatever her misgivings, her resentments and hostilities, Miranda was absorbed in her companion.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading During the rest of the journey—a matter of an hour’s walking—there was little talk between Miranda and Dave; for the ancient wood has the property that it makes talk seem trivial.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading During the rest of the journey—a matter of an hour’s walking—there was little talk between Miranda and Dave; for the ancient wood has the property that it makes talk seem trivial.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading So deeply was she absorbed that she failed to notice an unwonted emptiness in the shadows about her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So deeply was she absorbed that she failed to notice an unwonted emptiness in the shadows about her.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading With those who journey through the great vistas and clear twilight of the trees, thoughts are apt to interchange by the medium of silence and sympathy, or else to remain uncommunicated.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So deeply was she absorbed that she failed to notice an unwonted emptiness in the shadows about her.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading With those who journey through the great vistas and clear twilight of the trees, thoughts are apt to interchange by the medium of silence and sympathy, or else to remain uncommunicated.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading During the rest of the journey—a matter of an hour’s walking—there was little talk between Miranda and Dave; for the ancient wood has the property that it makes talk seem trivial.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading During the rest of the journey—a matter of an hour’s walking—there was little talk between Miranda and Dave; for the ancient wood has the property that it makes talk seem trivial.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading During the rest of the journey—a matter of an hour’s walking—there was little talk between Miranda and Dave; for the ancient wood has the property that it makes talk seem trivial.
in or at that place or location
From this reading During the rest of the journey—a matter of an hour’s walking—there was little talk between Miranda and Dave; for the ancient wood has the property that it makes talk seem trivial.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading With those who journey through the great vistas and clear twilight of the trees, thoughts are apt to interchange by the medium of silence and sympathy, or else to remain uncommunicated.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading With those who journey through the great vistas and clear twilight of the trees, thoughts are apt to interchange by the medium of silence and sympathy, or else to remain uncommunicated.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading With those who journey through the great vistas and clear twilight of the trees, thoughts are apt to interchange by the medium of silence and sympathy, or else to remain uncommunicated.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading With those who journey through the great vistas and clear twilight of the trees, thoughts are apt to interchange by the medium of silence and sympathy, or else to remain uncommunicated.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading With those who journey through the great vistas and clear twilight of the trees, thoughts are apt to interchange by the medium of silence and sympathy, or else to remain uncommunicated.
trivialadjectiveUS /ˈtrɪviəl/
(informal) small and of little importance
From this reading During the rest of the journey—a matter of an hour’s walking—there was little talk between Miranda and Dave; for the ancient wood has the property that it makes talk seem trivial.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading In very truth, the furtive folk had all fled away.
twilightnounUS /ˈtwaɪlaɪt/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading With those who journey through the great vistas and clear twilight of the trees, thoughts are apt to interchange by the medium of silence and sympathy, or else to remain uncommunicated.
uncommunicated
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading With those who journey through the great vistas and clear twilight of the trees, thoughts are apt to interchange by the medium of silence and sympathy, or else to remain uncommunicated.
unwontedadjective
unaccustomed or unusual
From this reading So deeply was she absorbed that she failed to notice an unwonted emptiness in the shadows about her.
precisely as stated
From this reading In very truth, the furtive folk had all fled away.
vistasnounUS /ˈvɪstəz/
plural of “vista” — the visual percept of a region
From this reading With those who journey through the great vistas and clear twilight of the trees, thoughts are apt to interchange by the medium of silence and sympathy, or else to remain uncommunicated.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading During the rest of the journey—a matter of an hour’s walking—there was little talk between Miranda and Dave; for the ancient wood has the property that it makes talk seem trivial.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading During the rest of the journey—a matter of an hour’s walking—there was little talk between Miranda and Dave; for the ancient wood has the property that it makes talk seem trivial.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Whatever her misgivings, her resentments and hostilities, Miranda was absorbed in her companion.
which person or people
From this reading With those who journey through the great vistas and clear twilight of the trees, thoughts are apt to interchange by the medium of silence and sympathy, or else to remain uncommunicated.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With those who journey through the great vistas and clear twilight of the trees, thoughts are apt to interchange by the medium of silence and sympathy, or else to remain uncommunicated.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading During the rest of the journey—a matter of an hour’s walking—there was little talk between Miranda and Dave; for the ancient wood has the property that it makes talk seem trivial.
