used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading You remember, Ellen dear, I told you he was going to stay with us.--But what a surprise--we didn't expect you until this afternoon."
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading Thus they stood through an eternity of understanding, which in the actual flight of time was only the moment that it took for Miss Sarah to turn around, but it seemed to me that her glad little cry of surprise: "Why, it must be Roger!" was echoed deep in Ellen's heart; and turning to Ellen she said:-- "This is Mr. Roger Byington.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading You remember, Ellen dear, I told you he was going to stay with us.--But what a surprise--we didn't expect you until this afternoon."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Thus they stood through an eternity of understanding, which in the actual flight of time was only the moment that it took for Miss Sarah to turn around, but it seemed to me that her glad little cry of surprise: "Why, it must be Roger!" was echoed deep in Ellen's heart; and turning to Ellen she said:-- "This is Mr. Roger Byington.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Thus they stood through an eternity of understanding, which in the actual flight of time was only the moment that it took for Miss Sarah to turn around, but it seemed to me that her glad little cry of surprise: "Why, it must be Roger!" was echoed deep in Ellen's heart; and turning to Ellen she said:-- "This is Mr. Roger Byington.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Thus they stood through an eternity of understanding, which in the actual flight of time was only the moment that it took for Miss Sarah to turn around, but it seemed to me that her glad little cry of surprise: "Why, it must be Roger!" was echoed deep in Ellen's heart; and turning to Ellen she said:-- "This is Mr. Roger Byington.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He looked at Ellen, whose eyes had never once left him and who had the look of having seen a miracle.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Thus they stood through an eternity of understanding, which in the actual flight of time was only the moment that it took for Miss Sarah to turn around, but it seemed to me that her glad little cry of surprise: "Why, it must be Roger!" was echoed deep in Ellen's heart; and turning to Ellen she said:-- "This is Mr. Roger Byington.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Thus they stood through an eternity of understanding, which in the actual flight of time was only the moment that it took for Miss Sarah to turn around, but it seemed to me that her glad little cry of surprise: "Why, it must be Roger!" was echoed deep in Ellen's heart; and turning to Ellen she said:-- "This is Mr. Roger Byington.
Byington
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From this reading Thus they stood through an eternity of understanding, which in the actual flight of time was only the moment that it took for Miss Sarah to turn around, but it seemed to me that her glad little cry of surprise: "Why, it must be Roger!" was echoed deep in Ellen's heart; and turning to Ellen she said:-- "This is Mr. Roger Byington.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "I started a day earlier so that I could walk over the mountain.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Thus they stood through an eternity of understanding, which in the actual flight of time was only the moment that it took for Miss Sarah to turn around, but it seemed to me that her glad little cry of surprise: "Why, it must be Roger!" was echoed deep in Ellen's heart; and turning to Ellen she said:-- "This is Mr. Roger Byington.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "I started a day earlier so that I could walk over the mountain.
dearly loved
From this reading You remember, Ellen dear, I told you he was going to stay with us.--But what a surprise--we didn't expect you until this afternoon."
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Thus they stood through an eternity of understanding, which in the actual flight of time was only the moment that it took for Miss Sarah to turn around, but it seemed to me that her glad little cry of surprise: "Why, it must be Roger!" was echoed deep in Ellen's heart; and turning to Ellen she said:-- "This is Mr. Roger Byington.
didn't
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From this reading You remember, Ellen dear, I told you he was going to stay with us.--But what a surprise--we didn't expect you until this afternoon."
earlier in time; previously
From this reading "I started a day earlier so that I could walk over the mountain.
echoedverbUS /ˈekoʊd/
past form of “echo” — to say again or imitate
From this reading Thus they stood through an eternity of understanding, which in the actual flight of time was only the moment that it took for Miss Sarah to turn around, but it seemed to me that her glad little cry of surprise: "Why, it must be Roger!" was echoed deep in Ellen's heart; and turning to Ellen she said:-- "This is Mr. Roger Byington.
Ellen
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From this reading Thus they stood through an eternity of understanding, which in the actual flight of time was only the moment that it took for Miss Sarah to turn around, but it seemed to me that her glad little cry of surprise: "Why, it must be Roger!" was echoed deep in Ellen's heart; and turning to Ellen she said:-- "This is Mr. Roger Byington.
Ellen's
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From this reading Thus they stood through an eternity of understanding, which in the actual flight of time was only the moment that it took for Miss Sarah to turn around, but it seemed to me that her glad little cry of surprise: "Why, it must be Roger!" was echoed deep in Ellen's heart; and turning to Ellen she said:-- "This is Mr. Roger Byington.
eternitynounUS /ɪˈtɜːrnəti/
time without end
From this reading Thus they stood through an eternity of understanding, which in the actual flight of time was only the moment that it took for Miss Sarah to turn around, but it seemed to me that her glad little cry of surprise: "Why, it must be Roger!" was echoed deep in Ellen's heart; and turning to Ellen she said:-- "This is Mr. Roger Byington.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading You remember, Ellen dear, I told you he was going to stay with us.--But what a surprise--we didn't expect you until this afternoon."
opinion or judgment
From this reading He looked at Ellen, whose eyes had never once left him and who had the look of having seen a miracle.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading Thus they stood through an eternity of understanding, which in the actual flight of time was only the moment that it took for Miss Sarah to turn around, but it seemed to me that her glad little cry of surprise: "Why, it must be Roger!" was echoed deep in Ellen's heart; and turning to Ellen she said:-- "This is Mr. Roger Byington.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Thus they stood through an eternity of understanding, which in the actual flight of time was only the moment that it took for Miss Sarah to turn around, but it seemed to me that her glad little cry of surprise: "Why, it must be Roger!" was echoed deep in Ellen's heart; and turning to Ellen she said:-- "This is Mr. Roger Byington.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Thus they stood through an eternity of understanding, which in the actual flight of time was only the moment that it took for Miss Sarah to turn around, but it seemed to me that her glad little cry of surprise: "Why, it must be Roger!" was echoed deep in Ellen's heart; and turning to Ellen she said:-- "This is Mr. Roger Byington.
the act of departing
From this reading You remember, Ellen dear, I told you he was going to stay with us.--But what a surprise--we didn't expect you until this afternoon."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He looked at Ellen, whose eyes had never once left him and who had the look of having seen a miracle.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading He looked at Ellen, whose eyes had never once left him and who had the look of having seen a miracle.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading You remember, Ellen dear, I told you he was going to stay with us.--But what a surprise--we didn't expect you until this afternoon."
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Thus they stood through an eternity of understanding, which in the actual flight of time was only the moment that it took for Miss Sarah to turn around, but it seemed to me that her glad little cry of surprise: "Why, it must be Roger!" was echoed deep in Ellen's heart; and turning to Ellen she said:-- "This is Mr. Roger Byington.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Thus they stood through an eternity of understanding, which in the actual flight of time was only the moment that it took for Miss Sarah to turn around, but it seemed to me that her glad little cry of surprise: "Why, it must be Roger!" was echoed deep in Ellen's heart; and turning to Ellen she said:-- "This is Mr. Roger Byington.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He looked at Ellen, whose eyes had never once left him and who had the look of having seen a miracle.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading You remember, Ellen dear, I told you he was going to stay with us.--But what a surprise--we didn't expect you until this afternoon."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Thus they stood through an eternity of understanding, which in the actual flight of time was only the moment that it took for Miss Sarah to turn around, but it seemed to me that her glad little cry of surprise: "Why, it must be Roger!" was echoed deep in Ellen's heart; and turning to Ellen she said:-- "This is Mr. Roger Byington.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Thus they stood through an eternity of understanding, which in the actual flight of time was only the moment that it took for Miss Sarah to turn around, but it seemed to me that her glad little cry of surprise: "Why, it must be Roger!" was echoed deep in Ellen's heart; and turning to Ellen she said:-- "This is Mr. Roger Byington.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Thus they stood through an eternity of understanding, which in the actual flight of time was only the moment that it took for Miss Sarah to turn around, but it seemed to me that her glad little cry of surprise: "Why, it must be Roger!" was echoed deep in Ellen's heart; and turning to Ellen she said:-- "This is Mr. Roger Byington.
immediately past
From this reading I walked the last stage."
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading He looked at Ellen, whose eyes had never once left him and who had the look of having seen a miracle.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Thus they stood through an eternity of understanding, which in the actual flight of time was only the moment that it took for Miss Sarah to turn around, but it seemed to me that her glad little cry of surprise: "Why, it must be Roger!" was echoed deep in Ellen's heart; and turning to Ellen she said:-- "This is Mr. Roger Byington.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He looked at Ellen, whose eyes had never once left him and who had the look of having seen a miracle.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He looked at Ellen, whose eyes had never once left him and who had the look of having seen a miracle.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Thus they stood through an eternity of understanding, which in the actual flight of time was only the moment that it took for Miss Sarah to turn around, but it seemed to me that her glad little cry of surprise: "Why, it must be Roger!" was echoed deep in Ellen's heart; and turning to Ellen she said:-- "This is Mr. Roger Byington.
miraclenounUS /ˈmɪrəkəl/
any amazing or wonderful occurrence
From this reading He looked at Ellen, whose eyes had never once left him and who had the look of having seen a miracle.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Thus they stood through an eternity of understanding, which in the actual flight of time was only the moment that it took for Miss Sarah to turn around, but it seemed to me that her glad little cry of surprise: "Why, it must be Roger!" was echoed deep in Ellen's heart; and turning to Ellen she said:-- "This is Mr. Roger Byington.
a particular point in time
From this reading Thus they stood through an eternity of understanding, which in the actual flight of time was only the moment that it took for Miss Sarah to turn around, but it seemed to me that her glad little cry of surprise: "Why, it must be Roger!" was echoed deep in Ellen's heart; and turning to Ellen she said:-- "This is Mr. Roger Byington.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading "I started a day earlier so that I could walk over the mountain.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Thus they stood through an eternity of understanding, which in the actual flight of time was only the moment that it took for Miss Sarah to turn around, but it seemed to me that her glad little cry of surprise: "Why, it must be Roger!" was echoed deep in Ellen's heart; and turning to Ellen she said:-- "This is Mr. Roger Byington.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Thus they stood through an eternity of understanding, which in the actual flight of time was only the moment that it took for Miss Sarah to turn around, but it seemed to me that her glad little cry of surprise: "Why, it must be Roger!" was echoed deep in Ellen's heart; and turning to Ellen she said:-- "This is Mr. Roger Byington.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He looked at Ellen, whose eyes had never once left him and who had the look of having seen a miracle.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Thus they stood through an eternity of understanding, which in the actual flight of time was only the moment that it took for Miss Sarah to turn around, but it seemed to me that her glad little cry of surprise: "Why, it must be Roger!" was echoed deep in Ellen's heart; and turning to Ellen she said:-- "This is Mr. Roger Byington.
on one occasion
From this reading He looked at Ellen, whose eyes had never once left him and who had the look of having seen a miracle.
and nothing more
From this reading Thus they stood through an eternity of understanding, which in the actual flight of time was only the moment that it took for Miss Sarah to turn around, but it seemed to me that her glad little cry of surprise: "Why, it must be Roger!" was echoed deep in Ellen's heart; and turning to Ellen she said:-- "This is Mr. Roger Byington.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "I started a day earlier so that I could walk over the mountain.
To recall to mind.
From this reading You remember, Ellen dear, I told you he was going to stay with us.--But what a surprise--we didn't expect you until this afternoon."
Roger
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From this reading Thus they stood through an eternity of understanding, which in the actual flight of time was only the moment that it took for Miss Sarah to turn around, but it seemed to me that her glad little cry of surprise: "Why, it must be Roger!" was echoed deep in Ellen's heart; and turning to Ellen she said:-- "This is Mr. Roger Byington.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Thus they stood through an eternity of understanding, which in the actual flight of time was only the moment that it took for Miss Sarah to turn around, but it seemed to me that her glad little cry of surprise: "Why, it must be Roger!" was echoed deep in Ellen's heart; and turning to Ellen she said:-- "This is Mr. Roger Byington.
SarahnounUS /ˈserə/
(Old Testament) the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac
From this reading Thus they stood through an eternity of understanding, which in the actual flight of time was only the moment that it took for Miss Sarah to turn around, but it seemed to me that her glad little cry of surprise: "Why, it must be Roger!" was echoed deep in Ellen's heart; and turning to Ellen she said:-- "This is Mr. Roger Byington.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Thus they stood through an eternity of understanding, which in the actual flight of time was only the moment that it took for Miss Sarah to turn around, but it seemed to me that her glad little cry of surprise: "Why, it must be Roger!" was echoed deep in Ellen's heart; and turning to Ellen she said:-- "This is Mr. Roger Byington.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He looked at Ellen, whose eyes had never once left him and who had the look of having seen a miracle.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Thus they stood through an eternity of understanding, which in the actual flight of time was only the moment that it took for Miss Sarah to turn around, but it seemed to me that her glad little cry of surprise: "Why, it must be Roger!" was echoed deep in Ellen's heart; and turning to Ellen she said:-- "This is Mr. Roger Byington.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I started a day earlier so that I could walk over the mountain.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading I walked the last stage."
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "I started a day earlier so that I could walk over the mountain.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading You remember, Ellen dear, I told you he was going to stay with us.--But what a surprise--we didn't expect you until this afternoon."
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Thus they stood through an eternity of understanding, which in the actual flight of time was only the moment that it took for Miss Sarah to turn around, but it seemed to me that her glad little cry of surprise: "Why, it must be Roger!" was echoed deep in Ellen's heart; and turning to Ellen she said:-- "This is Mr. Roger Byington.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Thus they stood through an eternity of understanding, which in the actual flight of time was only the moment that it took for Miss Sarah to turn around, but it seemed to me that her glad little cry of surprise: "Why, it must be Roger!" was echoed deep in Ellen's heart; and turning to Ellen she said:-- "This is Mr. Roger Byington.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Thus they stood through an eternity of understanding, which in the actual flight of time was only the moment that it took for Miss Sarah to turn around, but it seemed to me that her glad little cry of surprise: "Why, it must be Roger!" was echoed deep in Ellen's heart; and turning to Ellen she said:-- "This is Mr. Roger Byington.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Thus they stood through an eternity of understanding, which in the actual flight of time was only the moment that it took for Miss Sarah to turn around, but it seemed to me that her glad little cry of surprise: "Why, it must be Roger!" was echoed deep in Ellen's heart; and turning to Ellen she said:-- "This is Mr. Roger Byington.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Thus they stood through an eternity of understanding, which in the actual flight of time was only the moment that it took for Miss Sarah to turn around, but it seemed to me that her glad little cry of surprise: "Why, it must be Roger!" was echoed deep in Ellen's heart; and turning to Ellen she said:-- "This is Mr. Roger Byington.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Thus they stood through an eternity of understanding, which in the actual flight of time was only the moment that it took for Miss Sarah to turn around, but it seemed to me that her glad little cry of surprise: "Why, it must be Roger!" was echoed deep in Ellen's heart; and turning to Ellen she said:-- "This is Mr. Roger Byington.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Thus they stood through an eternity of understanding, which in the actual flight of time was only the moment that it took for Miss Sarah to turn around, but it seemed to me that her glad little cry of surprise: "Why, it must be Roger!" was echoed deep in Ellen's heart; and turning to Ellen she said:-- "This is Mr. Roger Byington.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus they stood through an eternity of understanding, which in the actual flight of time was only the moment that it took for Miss Sarah to turn around, but it seemed to me that her glad little cry of surprise: "Why, it must be Roger!" was echoed deep in Ellen's heart; and turning to Ellen she said:-- "This is Mr. Roger Byington.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Thus they stood through an eternity of understanding, which in the actual flight of time was only the moment that it took for Miss Sarah to turn around, but it seemed to me that her glad little cry of surprise: "Why, it must be Roger!" was echoed deep in Ellen's heart; and turning to Ellen she said:-- "This is Mr. Roger Byington.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Thus they stood through an eternity of understanding, which in the actual flight of time was only the moment that it took for Miss Sarah to turn around, but it seemed to me that her glad little cry of surprise: "Why, it must be Roger!" was echoed deep in Ellen's heart; and turning to Ellen she said:-- "This is Mr. Roger Byington.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading You remember, Ellen dear, I told you he was going to stay with us.--But what a surprise--we didn't expect you until this afternoon."
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Thus they stood through an eternity of understanding, which in the actual flight of time was only the moment that it took for Miss Sarah to turn around, but it seemed to me that her glad little cry of surprise: "Why, it must be Roger!" was echoed deep in Ellen's heart; and turning to Ellen she said:-- "This is Mr. Roger Byington.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Thus they stood through an eternity of understanding, which in the actual flight of time was only the moment that it took for Miss Sarah to turn around, but it seemed to me that her glad little cry of surprise: "Why, it must be Roger!" was echoed deep in Ellen's heart; and turning to Ellen she said:-- "This is Mr. Roger Byington.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading Thus they stood through an eternity of understanding, which in the actual flight of time was only the moment that it took for Miss Sarah to turn around, but it seemed to me that her glad little cry of surprise: "Why, it must be Roger!" was echoed deep in Ellen's heart; and turning to Ellen she said:-- "This is Mr. Roger Byington.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading Thus they stood through an eternity of understanding, which in the actual flight of time was only the moment that it took for Miss Sarah to turn around, but it seemed to me that her glad little cry of surprise: "Why, it must be Roger!" was echoed deep in Ellen's heart; and turning to Ellen she said:-- "This is Mr. Roger Byington.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading You remember, Ellen dear, I told you he was going to stay with us.--But what a surprise--we didn't expect you until this afternoon."
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading You remember, Ellen dear, I told you he was going to stay with us.--But what a surprise--we didn't expect you until this afternoon."
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading "I started a day earlier so that I could walk over the mountain.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading I walked the last stage."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Thus they stood through an eternity of understanding, which in the actual flight of time was only the moment that it took for Miss Sarah to turn around, but it seemed to me that her glad little cry of surprise: "Why, it must be Roger!" was echoed deep in Ellen's heart; and turning to Ellen she said:-- "This is Mr. Roger Byington.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading You remember, Ellen dear, I told you he was going to stay with us.--But what a surprise--we didn't expect you until this afternoon."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading You remember, Ellen dear, I told you he was going to stay with us.--But what a surprise--we didn't expect you until this afternoon."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Thus they stood through an eternity of understanding, which in the actual flight of time was only the moment that it took for Miss Sarah to turn around, but it seemed to me that her glad little cry of surprise: "Why, it must be Roger!" was echoed deep in Ellen's heart; and turning to Ellen she said:-- "This is Mr. Roger Byington.
which person or people
From this reading He looked at Ellen, whose eyes had never once left him and who had the look of having seen a miracle.
belonging to which person
From this reading He looked at Ellen, whose eyes had never once left him and who had the look of having seen a miracle.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Thus they stood through an eternity of understanding, which in the actual flight of time was only the moment that it took for Miss Sarah to turn around, but it seemed to me that her glad little cry of surprise: "Why, it must be Roger!" was echoed deep in Ellen's heart; and turning to Ellen she said:-- "This is Mr. Roger Byington.
in the company of; together with
From this reading You remember, Ellen dear, I told you he was going to stay with us.--But what a surprise--we didn't expect you until this afternoon."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You remember, Ellen dear, I told you he was going to stay with us.--But what a surprise--we didn't expect you until this afternoon."
