used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BY MOONLIGHT While Edgar was still frowning, and divided between consoled pride and a consciousness of guilt, a tall dark form came into sight in the moonlit landscape.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Catching sight of Edgar sitting alone, he spoke eagerly:-- "Has Kathleen gone anywhere?"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BY MOONLIGHT While Edgar was still frowning, and divided between consoled pride and a consciousness of guilt, a tall dark form came into sight in the moonlit landscape.
at or in or to any place
From this reading Catching sight of Edgar sitting alone, he spoke eagerly:-- "Has Kathleen gone anywhere?"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It broke into a run as it neared the cottage, and with a sense of relief Edgar recognized Philip Sidney, who bounded over the piazza railing.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading How did you break away so early?"
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading BY MOONLIGHT While Edgar was still frowning, and divided between consoled pride and a consciousness of guilt, a tall dark form came into sight in the moonlit landscape.
boundedadjectiveUS /ˈbaʊndəd/
having the limits or boundaries established
From this reading It broke into a run as it neared the cottage, and with a sense of relief Edgar recognized Philip Sidney, who bounded over the piazza railing.
terminate
From this reading How did you break away so early?"
lacking funds
From this reading It broke into a run as it neared the cottage, and with a sense of relief Edgar recognized Philip Sidney, who bounded over the piazza railing.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading BY MOONLIGHT While Edgar was still frowning, and divided between consoled pride and a consciousness of guilt, a tall dark form came into sight in the moonlit landscape.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading BY MOONLIGHT While Edgar was still frowning, and divided between consoled pride and a consciousness of guilt, a tall dark form came into sight in the moonlit landscape.
CatchingnounUS /ˈkætʃɪŋ/
(baseball) playing the position of catcher on a baseball team
From this reading Catching sight of Edgar sitting alone, he spoke eagerly:-- "Has Kathleen gone anywhere?"
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading BY MOONLIGHT While Edgar was still frowning, and divided between consoled pride and a consciousness of guilt, a tall dark form came into sight in the moonlit landscape.
consoledverbUS /kənˈsoʊld/
past form of “console” — give moral or emotional strength to
From this reading BY MOONLIGHT While Edgar was still frowning, and divided between consoled pride and a consciousness of guilt, a tall dark form came into sight in the moonlit landscape.
a small house with a single story
From this reading It broke into a run as it neared the cottage, and with a sense of relief Edgar recognized Philip Sidney, who bounded over the piazza railing.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading BY MOONLIGHT While Edgar was still frowning, and divided between consoled pride and a consciousness of guilt, a tall dark form came into sight in the moonlit landscape.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading How did you break away so early?"
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading BY MOONLIGHT While Edgar was still frowning, and divided between consoled pride and a consciousness of guilt, a tall dark form came into sight in the moonlit landscape.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading Catching sight of Edgar sitting alone, he spoke eagerly:-- "Has Kathleen gone anywhere?"
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading How did you break away so early?"
EdgarnounUS /ˈedɡər/
the younger brother of Edwy who became king of Northumbria when it renounced Edwy; on Edwy's death he succeeded to the throne of England (944-975)
From this reading BY MOONLIGHT While Edgar was still frowning, and divided between consoled pride and a consciousness of guilt, a tall dark form came into sight in the moonlit landscape.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading BY MOONLIGHT While Edgar was still frowning, and divided between consoled pride and a consciousness of guilt, a tall dark form came into sight in the moonlit landscape.
frowningadjectiveUS /ˈfraʊnɪŋ/
showing displeasure or anger
From this reading BY MOONLIGHT While Edgar was still frowning, and divided between consoled pride and a consciousness of guilt, a tall dark form came into sight in the moonlit landscape.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Catching sight of Edgar sitting alone, he spoke eagerly:-- "Has Kathleen gone anywhere?"
guiltnounUS /ɡɪlt/
the state of having committed an offense
From this reading BY MOONLIGHT While Edgar was still frowning, and divided between consoled pride and a consciousness of guilt, a tall dark form came into sight in the moonlit landscape.
hammocknounUS /ˈhæmək/
a small natural hill
From this reading "No, she's there in the hammock.
Hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Catching sight of Edgar sitting alone, he spoke eagerly:-- "Has Kathleen gone anywhere?"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Catching sight of Edgar sitting alone, he spoke eagerly:-- "Has Kathleen gone anywhere?"
How
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From this reading How did you break away so early?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BY MOONLIGHT While Edgar was still frowning, and divided between consoled pride and a consciousness of guilt, a tall dark form came into sight in the moonlit landscape.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading BY MOONLIGHT While Edgar was still frowning, and divided between consoled pride and a consciousness of guilt, a tall dark form came into sight in the moonlit landscape.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It broke into a run as it neared the cottage, and with a sense of relief Edgar recognized Philip Sidney, who bounded over the piazza railing.
Kathleen
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From this reading Catching sight of Edgar sitting alone, he spoke eagerly:-- "Has Kathleen gone anywhere?"
landscapenounUS /ˈlændskeɪp/
an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
From this reading BY MOONLIGHT While Edgar was still frowning, and divided between consoled pride and a consciousness of guilt, a tall dark form came into sight in the moonlit landscape.
the light of the Moon
From this reading BY MOONLIGHT While Edgar was still frowning, and divided between consoled pride and a consciousness of guilt, a tall dark form came into sight in the moonlit landscape.
moonlitadjectiveUS /ˈmuːnlɪt/
lighted by moonlight
From this reading BY MOONLIGHT While Edgar was still frowning, and divided between consoled pride and a consciousness of guilt, a tall dark form came into sight in the moonlit landscape.
nearedverbUS /nɪrd/
past form of “near” — move towards
From this reading It broke into a run as it neared the cottage, and with a sense of relief Edgar recognized Philip Sidney, who bounded over the piazza railing.
not any; not one
From this reading "No, she's there in the hammock.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BY MOONLIGHT While Edgar was still frowning, and divided between consoled pride and a consciousness of guilt, a tall dark form came into sight in the moonlit landscape.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It broke into a run as it neared the cottage, and with a sense of relief Edgar recognized Philip Sidney, who bounded over the piazza railing.
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading It broke into a run as it neared the cottage, and with a sense of relief Edgar recognized Philip Sidney, who bounded over the piazza railing.
piazzanounUS /piˈæzə/
a public square with room for pedestrians
From this reading It broke into a run as it neared the cottage, and with a sense of relief Edgar recognized Philip Sidney, who bounded over the piazza railing.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading BY MOONLIGHT While Edgar was still frowning, and divided between consoled pride and a consciousness of guilt, a tall dark form came into sight in the moonlit landscape.
railingnounUS /ˈreɪlɪŋ/
a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
From this reading It broke into a run as it neared the cottage, and with a sense of relief Edgar recognized Philip Sidney, who bounded over the piazza railing.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading It broke into a run as it neared the cottage, and with a sense of relief Edgar recognized Philip Sidney, who bounded over the piazza railing.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading It broke into a run as it neared the cottage, and with a sense of relief Edgar recognized Philip Sidney, who bounded over the piazza railing.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading It broke into a run as it neared the cottage, and with a sense of relief Edgar recognized Philip Sidney, who bounded over the piazza railing.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading It broke into a run as it neared the cottage, and with a sense of relief Edgar recognized Philip Sidney, who bounded over the piazza railing.
she's
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From this reading "No, she's there in the hammock.
SidneynounUS /ˈsɪdni/
English poet (1554-1586)
From this reading It broke into a run as it neared the cottage, and with a sense of relief Edgar recognized Philip Sidney, who bounded over the piazza railing.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading BY MOONLIGHT While Edgar was still frowning, and divided between consoled pride and a consciousness of guilt, a tall dark form came into sight in the moonlit landscape.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Catching sight of Edgar sitting alone, he spoke eagerly:-- "Has Kathleen gone anywhere?"
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading How did you break away so early?"
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Catching sight of Edgar sitting alone, he spoke eagerly:-- "Has Kathleen gone anywhere?"
not in physical motion
From this reading BY MOONLIGHT While Edgar was still frowning, and divided between consoled pride and a consciousness of guilt, a tall dark form came into sight in the moonlit landscape.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading BY MOONLIGHT While Edgar was still frowning, and divided between consoled pride and a consciousness of guilt, a tall dark form came into sight in the moonlit landscape.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BY MOONLIGHT While Edgar was still frowning, and divided between consoled pride and a consciousness of guilt, a tall dark form came into sight in the moonlit landscape.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "No, she's there in the hammock.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BY MOONLIGHT While Edgar was still frowning, and divided between consoled pride and a consciousness of guilt, a tall dark form came into sight in the moonlit landscape.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading BY MOONLIGHT While Edgar was still frowning, and divided between consoled pride and a consciousness of guilt, a tall dark form came into sight in the moonlit landscape.
which person or people
From this reading It broke into a run as it neared the cottage, and with a sense of relief Edgar recognized Philip Sidney, who bounded over the piazza railing.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It broke into a run as it neared the cottage, and with a sense of relief Edgar recognized Philip Sidney, who bounded over the piazza railing.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading How did you break away so early?"
