used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was beginning to grow dusk, but the September evenings are long in Glenogle, and it would be a night of full moon.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading GOODBYE TO GLENOGLE Half an hour later, from the window of the room where she was doing her packing, Isla saw Malcolm ride out to the road upon his bicycle.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was beginning to grow dusk, but the September evenings are long in Glenogle, and it would be a night of full moon.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was beginning to grow dusk, but the September evenings are long in Glenogle, and it would be a night of full moon.
nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading Isla’s thoughts were rather bitter as she made busy with her scanty wardrobe, laying aside every superfluous article, because she did not wish her movements to be hampered with too much baggage.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She knew just as well as if she had been told that he was bound for Strathyre.
on or to one side
From this reading Isla’s thoughts were rather bitter as she made busy with her scanty wardrobe, laying aside every superfluous article, because she did not wish her movements to be hampered with too much baggage.
baggagenounUS /ˈbæɡədʒ/
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading Isla’s thoughts were rather bitter as she made busy with her scanty wardrobe, laying aside every superfluous article, because she did not wish her movements to be hampered with too much baggage.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was beginning to grow dusk, but the September evenings are long in Glenogle, and it would be a night of full moon.
for the reason that
From this reading Isla’s thoughts were rather bitter as she made busy with her scanty wardrobe, laying aside every superfluous article, because she did not wish her movements to be hampered with too much baggage.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She knew just as well as if she had been told that he was bound for Strathyre.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading It was beginning to grow dusk, but the September evenings are long in Glenogle, and it would be a night of full moon.
bicyclenounUS /ˈbaɪsɪkəl/
a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals
From this reading GOODBYE TO GLENOGLE Half an hour later, from the window of the room where she was doing her packing, Isla saw Malcolm ride out to the road upon his bicycle.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading Isla’s thoughts were rather bitter as she made busy with her scanty wardrobe, laying aside every superfluous article, because she did not wish her movements to be hampered with too much baggage.
confined by bonds
From this reading She knew just as well as if she had been told that he was bound for Strathyre.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Isla’s thoughts were rather bitter as she made busy with her scanty wardrobe, laying aside every superfluous article, because she did not wish her movements to be hampered with too much baggage.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was beginning to grow dusk, but the September evenings are long in Glenogle, and it would be a night of full moon.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She did not need to watch the turn he took.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading GOODBYE TO GLENOGLE Half an hour later, from the window of the room where she was doing her packing, Isla saw Malcolm ride out to the road upon his bicycle.
dusknounUS /dʌsk/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading It was beginning to grow dusk, but the September evenings are long in Glenogle, and it would be a night of full moon.
eveningsnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋz/
plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading It was beginning to grow dusk, but the September evenings are long in Glenogle, and it would be a night of full moon.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Isla’s thoughts were rather bitter as she made busy with her scanty wardrobe, laying aside every superfluous article, because she did not wish her movements to be hampered with too much baggage.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She knew just as well as if she had been told that he was bound for Strathyre.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading GOODBYE TO GLENOGLE Half an hour later, from the window of the room where she was doing her packing, Isla saw Malcolm ride out to the road upon his bicycle.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading It was beginning to grow dusk, but the September evenings are long in Glenogle, and it would be a night of full moon.
GLENOGLE
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From this reading GOODBYE TO GLENOGLE Half an hour later, from the window of the room where she was doing her packing, Isla saw Malcolm ride out to the road upon his bicycle.
GOODBYEnounUS /ˌɡʊdˈbaɪ/
a farewell remark
From this reading GOODBYE TO GLENOGLE Half an hour later, from the window of the room where she was doing her packing, Isla saw Malcolm ride out to the road upon his bicycle.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading It was beginning to grow dusk, but the September evenings are long in Glenogle, and it would be a night of full moon.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She knew just as well as if she had been told that he was bound for Strathyre.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading GOODBYE TO GLENOGLE Half an hour later, from the window of the room where she was doing her packing, Isla saw Malcolm ride out to the road upon his bicycle.
hamperedverbUS /ˈhæmpərd/
past form of “hamper” — prevent the progress or free movement of
From this reading Isla’s thoughts were rather bitter as she made busy with her scanty wardrobe, laying aside every superfluous article, because she did not wish her movements to be hampered with too much baggage.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She did not need to watch the turn he took.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading GOODBYE TO GLENOGLE Half an hour later, from the window of the room where she was doing her packing, Isla saw Malcolm ride out to the road upon his bicycle.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading GOODBYE TO GLENOGLE Half an hour later, from the window of the room where she was doing her packing, Isla saw Malcolm ride out to the road upon his bicycle.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading GOODBYE TO GLENOGLE Half an hour later, from the window of the room where she was doing her packing, Isla saw Malcolm ride out to the road upon his bicycle.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading She knew just as well as if she had been told that he was bound for Strathyre.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was beginning to grow dusk, but the September evenings are long in Glenogle, and it would be a night of full moon.
Isla
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From this reading GOODBYE TO GLENOGLE Half an hour later, from the window of the room where she was doing her packing, Isla saw Malcolm ride out to the road upon his bicycle.
Isla's
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From this reading Isla’s thoughts were rather bitter as she made busy with her scanty wardrobe, laying aside every superfluous article, because she did not wish her movements to be hampered with too much baggage.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was beginning to grow dusk, but the September evenings are long in Glenogle, and it would be a night of full moon.
and nothing more
From this reading She knew just as well as if she had been told that he was bound for Strathyre.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She knew just as well as if she had been told that he was bound for Strathyre.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading GOODBYE TO GLENOGLE Half an hour later, from the window of the room where she was doing her packing, Isla saw Malcolm ride out to the road upon his bicycle.
the production of eggs (especially in birds)
From this reading Isla’s thoughts were rather bitter as she made busy with her scanty wardrobe, laying aside every superfluous article, because she did not wish her movements to be hampered with too much baggage.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading It was beginning to grow dusk, but the September evenings are long in Glenogle, and it would be a night of full moon.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Isla’s thoughts were rather bitter as she made busy with her scanty wardrobe, laying aside every superfluous article, because she did not wish her movements to be hampered with too much baggage.
Malcolm
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From this reading GOODBYE TO GLENOGLE Half an hour later, from the window of the room where she was doing her packing, Isla saw Malcolm ride out to the road upon his bicycle.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading It was beginning to grow dusk, but the September evenings are long in Glenogle, and it would be a night of full moon.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading Isla’s thoughts were rather bitter as she made busy with her scanty wardrobe, laying aside every superfluous article, because she did not wish her movements to be hampered with too much baggage.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Isla’s thoughts were rather bitter as she made busy with her scanty wardrobe, laying aside every superfluous article, because she did not wish her movements to be hampered with too much baggage.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading She did not need to watch the turn he took.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It was beginning to grow dusk, but the September evenings are long in Glenogle, and it would be a night of full moon.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She did not need to watch the turn he took.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading GOODBYE TO GLENOGLE Half an hour later, from the window of the room where she was doing her packing, Isla saw Malcolm ride out to the road upon his bicycle.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading GOODBYE TO GLENOGLE Half an hour later, from the window of the room where she was doing her packing, Isla saw Malcolm ride out to the road upon his bicycle.
packingnounUS /ˈpækɪŋ/
any material used especially to protect something
From this reading GOODBYE TO GLENOGLE Half an hour later, from the window of the room where she was doing her packing, Isla saw Malcolm ride out to the road upon his bicycle.
on the contrary
From this reading Isla’s thoughts were rather bitter as she made busy with her scanty wardrobe, laying aside every superfluous article, because she did not wish her movements to be hampered with too much baggage.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading GOODBYE TO GLENOGLE Half an hour later, from the window of the room where she was doing her packing, Isla saw Malcolm ride out to the road upon his bicycle.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading GOODBYE TO GLENOGLE Half an hour later, from the window of the room where she was doing her packing, Isla saw Malcolm ride out to the road upon his bicycle.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading GOODBYE TO GLENOGLE Half an hour later, from the window of the room where she was doing her packing, Isla saw Malcolm ride out to the road upon his bicycle.
cut with a saw
From this reading GOODBYE TO GLENOGLE Half an hour later, from the window of the room where she was doing her packing, Isla saw Malcolm ride out to the road upon his bicycle.
scantyadjectiveUS /ˈskænti/
lacking in magnitude or quantity
From this reading Isla’s thoughts were rather bitter as she made busy with her scanty wardrobe, laying aside every superfluous article, because she did not wish her movements to be hampered with too much baggage.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading It was beginning to grow dusk, but the September evenings are long in Glenogle, and it would be a night of full moon.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading GOODBYE TO GLENOGLE Half an hour later, from the window of the room where she was doing her packing, Isla saw Malcolm ride out to the road upon his bicycle.
Strathyre
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From this reading She knew just as well as if she had been told that he was bound for Strathyre.
superfluousadjectiveUS /ˈsuːpərflwʌs/
serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being
From this reading Isla’s thoughts were rather bitter as she made busy with her scanty wardrobe, laying aside every superfluous article, because she did not wish her movements to be hampered with too much baggage.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She knew just as well as if she had been told that he was bound for Strathyre.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GOODBYE TO GLENOGLE Half an hour later, from the window of the room where she was doing her packing, Isla saw Malcolm ride out to the road upon his bicycle.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Isla’s thoughts were rather bitter as she made busy with her scanty wardrobe, laying aside every superfluous article, because she did not wish her movements to be hampered with too much baggage.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading GOODBYE TO GLENOGLE Half an hour later, from the window of the room where she was doing her packing, Isla saw Malcolm ride out to the road upon his bicycle.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading She knew just as well as if she had been told that he was bound for Strathyre.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Isla’s thoughts were rather bitter as she made busy with her scanty wardrobe, laying aside every superfluous article, because she did not wish her movements to be hampered with too much baggage.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading She did not need to watch the turn he took.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading She did not need to watch the turn he took.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading GOODBYE TO GLENOGLE Half an hour later, from the window of the room where she was doing her packing, Isla saw Malcolm ride out to the road upon his bicycle.
wardrobenounUS /ˈwɔːrdroʊb/
a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes
From this reading Isla’s thoughts were rather bitter as she made busy with her scanty wardrobe, laying aside every superfluous article, because she did not wish her movements to be hampered with too much baggage.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading GOODBYE TO GLENOGLE Half an hour later, from the window of the room where she was doing her packing, Isla saw Malcolm ride out to the road upon his bicycle.
look attentively
From this reading She did not need to watch the turn he took.
(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 knew just as well as if she had been told that he was bound for Strathyre.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Isla’s thoughts were rather bitter as she made busy with her scanty wardrobe, laying aside every superfluous article, because she did not wish her movements to be hampered with too much baggage.
in or at the place that
From this reading GOODBYE TO GLENOGLE Half an hour later, from the window of the room where she was doing her packing, Isla saw Malcolm ride out to the road upon his bicycle.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading GOODBYE TO GLENOGLE Half an hour later, from the window of the room where she was doing her packing, Isla saw Malcolm ride out to the road upon his bicycle.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading Isla’s thoughts were rather bitter as she made busy with her scanty wardrobe, laying aside every superfluous article, because she did not wish her movements to be hampered with too much baggage.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Isla’s thoughts were rather bitter as she made busy with her scanty wardrobe, laying aside every superfluous article, because she did not wish her movements to be hampered with too much baggage.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was beginning to grow dusk, but the September evenings are long in Glenogle, and it would be a night of full moon.
