used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Through the gate of a high wall set about a low-built house the car containing Penelope Noelson and Larry Hughes passed.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Through the gate of a high wall set about a low-built house the car containing Penelope Noelson and Larry Hughes passed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Through the gate of a high wall set about a low-built house the car containing Penelope Noelson and Larry Hughes passed.
any thing at all
From this reading "This is my country home," he said, "a place I picked up cheap because it is eight miles from a railway station, and five from anything resembling a road.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A ground mist as high as a man's waist was rising; but as far as the girl could see there was nothing within view of the place but a desolate and dreary tract of marshland.
for the reason that
From this reading "This is my country home," he said, "a place I picked up cheap because it is eight miles from a railway station, and five from anything resembling a road.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A ground mist as high as a man's waist was rising; but as far as the girl could see there was nothing within view of the place but a desolate and dreary tract of marshland.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Through the gate of a high wall set about a low-built house the car containing Penelope Noelson and Larry Hughes passed.
cheapadjectiveUS /tʃiːp/
relatively low in price or charging low prices
From this reading "This is my country home," he said, "a place I picked up cheap because it is eight miles from a railway station, and five from anything resembling a road.
chilledverbUS /tʃɪld/
past form of “chill” — depress or discourage
From this reading She shivered as though the spot chilled her.
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading Through the gate of a high wall set about a low-built house the car containing Penelope Noelson and Larry Hughes passed.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A ground mist as high as a man's waist was rising; but as far as the girl could see there was nothing within view of the place but a desolate and dreary tract of marshland.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading "This is my country home," he said, "a place I picked up cheap because it is eight miles from a railway station, and five from anything resembling a road.
descendverbUS /dɪˈsend/
move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading Larry helped her to descend.
desolateadjectiveUS /ˈdesələt/
providing no shelter or sustenance
From this reading A ground mist as high as a man's waist was rising; but as far as the girl could see there was nothing within view of the place but a desolate and dreary tract of marshland.
drearyadjectiveUS /ˈdrɪri/
lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise
From this reading A ground mist as high as a man's waist was rising; but as far as the girl could see there was nothing within view of the place but a desolate and dreary tract of marshland.
being one more than seven
From this reading "This is my country home," he said, "a place I picked up cheap because it is eight miles from a railway station, and five from anything resembling a road.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading A ground mist as high as a man's waist was rising; but as far as the girl could see there was nothing within view of the place but a desolate and dreary tract of marshland.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading "This is my country home," he said, "a place I picked up cheap because it is eight miles from a railway station, and five from anything resembling a road.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "This is my country home," he said, "a place I picked up cheap because it is eight miles from a railway station, and five from anything resembling a road.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading Through the gate of a high wall set about a low-built house the car containing Penelope Noelson and Larry Hughes passed.
a young female
From this reading A ground mist as high as a man's waist was rising; but as far as the girl could see there was nothing within view of the place but a desolate and dreary tract of marshland.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading A ground mist as high as a man's waist was rising; but as far as the girl could see there was nothing within view of the place but a desolate and dreary tract of marshland.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "This is my country home," he said, "a place I picked up cheap because it is eight miles from a railway station, and five from anything resembling a road.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Larry helped her to descend.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She shivered as though the spot chilled her.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Through the gate of a high wall set about a low-built house the car containing Penelope Noelson and Larry Hughes passed.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading "This is my country home," he said, "a place I picked up cheap because it is eight miles from a railway station, and five from anything resembling a road.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Through the gate of a high wall set about a low-built house the car containing Penelope Noelson and Larry Hughes passed.
HughesnounUS /hjuːz/
English poet (born in 1930)
From this reading Through the gate of a high wall set about a low-built house the car containing Penelope Noelson and Larry Hughes passed.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "This is my country home," he said, "a place I picked up cheap because it is eight miles from a railway station, and five from anything resembling a road.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "This is my country home," he said, "a place I picked up cheap because it is eight miles from a railway station, and five from anything resembling a road.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "This is my country home," he said, "a place I picked up cheap because it is eight miles from a railway station, and five from anything resembling a road.
Larry
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From this reading Through the gate of a high wall set about a low-built house the car containing Penelope Noelson and Larry Hughes passed.
low-built
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From this reading Through the gate of a high wall set about a low-built house the car containing Penelope Noelson and Larry Hughes passed.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A ground mist as high as a man's waist was rising; but as far as the girl could see there was nothing within view of the place but a desolate and dreary tract of marshland.
marshlandnounUS /ˈmɑːrʃlænd/
low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation; usually is a transition zone between land and water
From this reading A ground mist as high as a man's waist was rising; but as far as the girl could see there was nothing within view of the place but a desolate and dreary tract of marshland.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading "This is my country home," he said, "a place I picked up cheap because it is eight miles from a railway station, and five from anything resembling a road.
become covered with mist
From this reading A ground mist as high as a man's waist was rising; but as far as the girl could see there was nothing within view of the place but a desolate and dreary tract of marshland.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "This is my country home," he said, "a place I picked up cheap because it is eight miles from a railway station, and five from anything resembling a road.
Noelson
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From this reading Through the gate of a high wall set about a low-built house the car containing Penelope Noelson and Larry Hughes passed.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading A ground mist as high as a man's waist was rising; but as far as the girl could see there was nothing within view of the place but a desolate and dreary tract of marshland.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Through the gate of a high wall set about a low-built house the car containing Penelope Noelson and Larry Hughes passed.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Through the gate of a high wall set about a low-built house the car containing Penelope Noelson and Larry Hughes passed.
PenelopenounUS /pəˈneləpi/
(Greek mythology) the wife of Odysseus and a symbol of devotion and fidelity; for 10 years while Odysseus fought the Trojan War she resisted numerous suitors until Odysseus returned and killed them
From this reading Through the gate of a high wall set about a low-built house the car containing Penelope Noelson and Larry Hughes passed.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading "This is my country home," he said, "a place I picked up cheap because it is eight miles from a railway station, and five from anything resembling a road.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading A ground mist as high as a man's waist was rising; but as far as the girl could see there was nothing within view of the place but a desolate and dreary tract of marshland.
railwaynounUS /ˈreɪlweɪ/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading "This is my country home," he said, "a place I picked up cheap because it is eight miles from a railway station, and five from anything resembling a road.
resemblingverbUS /rɪˈzembəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading "This is my country home," he said, "a place I picked up cheap because it is eight miles from a railway station, and five from anything resembling a road.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading A ground mist as high as a man's waist was rising; but as far as the girl could see there was nothing within view of the place but a desolate and dreary tract of marshland.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading "This is my country home," he said, "a place I picked up cheap because it is eight miles from a railway station, and five from anything resembling a road.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "This is my country home," he said, "a place I picked up cheap because it is eight miles from a railway station, and five from anything resembling a road.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading A ground mist as high as a man's waist was rising; but as far as the girl could see there was nothing within view of the place but a desolate and dreary tract of marshland.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Through the gate of a high wall set about a low-built house the car containing Penelope Noelson and Larry Hughes passed.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She shivered as though the spot chilled her.
shiveredverbUS /ˈʃɪvərd/
past form of “shiver” — tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement
From this reading She shivered as though the spot chilled her.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading She shivered as though the spot chilled her.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading "This is my country home," he said, "a place I picked up cheap because it is eight miles from a railway station, and five from anything resembling a road.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Through the gate of a high wall set about a low-built house the car containing Penelope Noelson and Larry Hughes passed.
in or at that place or location
From this reading A ground mist as high as a man's waist was rising; but as far as the girl could see there was nothing within view of the place but a desolate and dreary tract of marshland.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "This is my country home," he said, "a place I picked up cheap because it is eight miles from a railway station, and five from anything resembling a road.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading She shivered as though the spot chilled her.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Through the gate of a high wall set about a low-built house the car containing Penelope Noelson and Larry Hughes passed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Larry helped her to descend.
tractnounUS /trækt/
an extended area of land
From this reading A ground mist as high as a man's waist was rising; but as far as the girl could see there was nothing within view of the place but a desolate and dreary tract of marshland.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "This is my country home," he said, "a place I picked up cheap because it is eight miles from a railway station, and five from anything resembling a road.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading A ground mist as high as a man's waist was rising; but as far as the girl could see there was nothing within view of the place but a desolate and dreary tract of marshland.
the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips
From this reading A ground mist as high as a man's waist was rising; but as far as the girl could see there was nothing within view of the place but a desolate and dreary tract of marshland.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Through the gate of a high wall set about a low-built house the car containing Penelope Noelson and Larry Hughes passed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A ground mist as high as a man's waist was rising; but as far as the girl could see there was nothing within view of the place but a desolate and dreary tract of marshland.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading A ground mist as high as a man's waist was rising; but as far as the girl could see there was nothing within view of the place but a desolate and dreary tract of marshland.
