used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A STRAINED CONVERSATION Arnold swung around the corner of the terrace that evening with footsteps still eager notwithstanding his long walk.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The splendid egoism of youth had already triumphed, the tragedy of the day had become a dim thing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He himself was moving forward and onward.
ArnoldnounUS /ˈɑːrnəld/
English poet and literary critic (1822-1888)
From this reading A STRAINED CONVERSATION Arnold swung around the corner of the terrace that evening with footsteps still eager notwithstanding his long walk.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading A STRAINED CONVERSATION Arnold swung around the corner of the terrace that evening with footsteps still eager notwithstanding his long walk.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He glanced up at the familiar window, feeling a slight impulse of disappointment when he received no welcoming wave of the hand.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The splendid egoism of youth had already triumphed, the tragedy of the day had become a dim thing.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was the first time for weeks that Ruth had not been there.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading A STRAINED CONVERSATION Arnold swung around the corner of the terrace that evening with footsteps still eager notwithstanding his long walk.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading A STRAINED CONVERSATION Arnold swung around the corner of the terrace that evening with footsteps still eager notwithstanding his long walk.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The splendid egoism of youth had already triumphed, the tragedy of the day had become a dim thing.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading The splendid egoism of youth had already triumphed, the tragedy of the day had become a dim thing.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading He glanced up at the familiar window, feeling a slight impulse of disappointment when he received no welcoming wave of the hand.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading A STRAINED CONVERSATION Arnold swung around the corner of the terrace that evening with footsteps still eager notwithstanding his long walk.
egoismnounUS /ˈiːɡoʊɪzəm/
(ethics) the theory that the pursuit of your own welfare in the basis of morality
From this reading The splendid egoism of youth had already triumphed, the tragedy of the day had become a dim thing.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading A STRAINED CONVERSATION Arnold swung around the corner of the terrace that evening with footsteps still eager notwithstanding his long walk.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading He glanced up at the familiar window, feeling a slight impulse of disappointment when he received no welcoming wave of the hand.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading He glanced up at the familiar window, feeling a slight impulse of disappointment when he received no welcoming wave of the hand.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was the first time for weeks that Ruth had not been there.
plural of “footstep” — the sound of a step of someone walking
From this reading A STRAINED CONVERSATION Arnold swung around the corner of the terrace that evening with footsteps still eager notwithstanding his long walk.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was the first time for weeks that Ruth had not been there.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading He himself was moving forward and onward.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading He glanced up at the familiar window, feeling a slight impulse of disappointment when he received no welcoming wave of the hand.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The splendid egoism of youth had already triumphed, the tragedy of the day had become a dim thing.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He glanced up at the familiar window, feeling a slight impulse of disappointment when he received no welcoming wave of the hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He himself was moving forward and onward.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He himself was moving forward and onward.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A STRAINED CONVERSATION Arnold swung around the corner of the terrace that evening with footsteps still eager notwithstanding his long walk.
an instinctive motive
From this reading He glanced up at the familiar window, feeling a slight impulse of disappointment when he received no welcoming wave of the hand.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the first time for weeks that Ruth had not been there.
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 A STRAINED CONVERSATION Arnold swung around the corner of the terrace that evening with footsteps still eager notwithstanding his long walk.
in motion
From this reading He himself was moving forward and onward.
not any; not one
From this reading He glanced up at the familiar window, feeling a slight impulse of disappointment when he received no welcoming wave of the hand.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was the first time for weeks that Ruth had not been there.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading A STRAINED CONVERSATION Arnold swung around the corner of the terrace that evening with footsteps still eager notwithstanding his long walk.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A STRAINED CONVERSATION Arnold swung around the corner of the terrace that evening with footsteps still eager notwithstanding his long walk.
onwardadverbUS /ˈɔːnwərd/
forward in time or order or degree
From this reading He himself was moving forward and onward.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading He glanced up at the familiar window, feeling a slight impulse of disappointment when he received no welcoming wave of the hand.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading It was the first time for weeks that Ruth had not been there.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading He glanced up at the familiar window, feeling a slight impulse of disappointment when he received no welcoming wave of the hand.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading The splendid egoism of youth had already triumphed, the tragedy of the day had become a dim thing.
not in physical motion
From this reading A STRAINED CONVERSATION Arnold swung around the corner of the terrace that evening with footsteps still eager notwithstanding his long walk.
STRAINEDadjectiveUS /streɪnd/
lacking natural ease
From this reading A STRAINED CONVERSATION Arnold swung around the corner of the terrace that evening with footsteps still eager notwithstanding his long walk.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading A STRAINED CONVERSATION Arnold swung around the corner of the terrace that evening with footsteps still eager notwithstanding his long walk.
terracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading A STRAINED CONVERSATION Arnold swung around the corner of the terrace that evening with footsteps still eager notwithstanding his long walk.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A STRAINED CONVERSATION Arnold swung around the corner of the terrace that evening with footsteps still eager notwithstanding his long walk.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A STRAINED CONVERSATION Arnold swung around the corner of the terrace that evening with footsteps still eager notwithstanding his long walk.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was the first time for weeks that Ruth had not been there.
a special situation
From this reading The splendid egoism of youth had already triumphed, the tragedy of the day had become a dim thing.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was the first time for weeks that Ruth had not been there.
tragedynounUS /ˈtrædʒədi/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading The splendid egoism of youth had already triumphed, the tragedy of the day had become a dim thing.
triumphedverbUS /ˈtraɪəmft/
past form of “triumph” — prove superior
From this reading The splendid egoism of youth had already triumphed, the tragedy of the day had become a dim thing.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He glanced up at the familiar window, feeling a slight impulse of disappointment when he received no welcoming wave of the hand.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading A STRAINED CONVERSATION Arnold swung around the corner of the terrace that evening with footsteps still eager notwithstanding his long walk.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He himself was moving forward and onward.
one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading He glanced up at the familiar window, feeling a slight impulse of disappointment when he received no welcoming wave of the hand.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading It was the first time for weeks that Ruth had not been there.
welcomingadjectiveUS /ˈwelkəmɪŋ/
very cordial
From this reading He glanced up at the familiar window, feeling a slight impulse of disappointment when he received no welcoming wave of the hand.
at the time that
From this reading He glanced up at the familiar window, feeling a slight impulse of disappointment when he received no welcoming wave of the hand.
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 He glanced up at the familiar window, feeling a slight impulse of disappointment when he received no welcoming wave of the hand.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A STRAINED CONVERSATION Arnold swung around the corner of the terrace that evening with footsteps still eager notwithstanding his long walk.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading The splendid egoism of youth had already triumphed, the tragedy of the day had become a dim thing.
