used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Although he had only seen her two or three times, Herrick felt a decided interest in Rose's young wife.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading After all, Jim Herrick's introduction to Mrs. Rose came about in an unexpected fashion.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading The occasion arose, indeed, almost before he expected it; but luckily Herrick was a man of action and grappled with the opportunity thus presented.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After all, Jim Herrick's introduction to Mrs. Rose came about in an unexpected fashion.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading One sunny afternoon he was returning from a pull up the river in his skiff, when he saw a punt gliding towards him, the pole manipulated, rather unskilfully, it must be confessed, by the girl of whom his thoughts had been full; and he stayed in his mooring to watch her pass.
at or in the front
From this reading From what Barry had told him he concluded that there were breakers ahead for the young couple; and since his own matrimonial misfortunes had made him very pitiful, he determined to try to hold out a helping hand to the girl should the occasion arise.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading After all, Jim Herrick's introduction to Mrs. Rose came about in an unexpected fashion.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The occasion arose, indeed, almost before he expected it; but luckily Herrick was a man of action and grappled with the opportunity thus presented.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although he had only seen her two or three times, Herrick felt a decided interest in Rose's young wife.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading After all, Jim Herrick's introduction to Mrs. Rose came about in an unexpected fashion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading From what Barry had told him he concluded that there were breakers ahead for the young couple; and since his own matrimonial misfortunes had made him very pitiful, he determined to try to hold out a helping hand to the girl should the occasion arise.
ariseverbUS /ərˈaɪz/
come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading From what Barry had told him he concluded that there were breakers ahead for the young couple; and since his own matrimonial misfortunes had made him very pitiful, he determined to try to hold out a helping hand to the girl should the occasion arise.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading The occasion arose, indeed, almost before he expected it; but luckily Herrick was a man of action and grappled with the opportunity thus presented.
Barry
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From this reading From what Barry had told him he concluded that there were breakers ahead for the young couple; and since his own matrimonial misfortunes had made him very pitiful, he determined to try to hold out a helping hand to the girl should the occasion arise.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading One sunny afternoon he was returning from a pull up the river in his skiff, when he saw a punt gliding towards him, the pole manipulated, rather unskilfully, it must be confessed, by the girl of whom his thoughts had been full; and he stayed in his mooring to watch her pass.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading One sunny afternoon he was returning from a pull up the river in his skiff, when he saw a punt gliding towards him, the pole manipulated, rather unskilfully, it must be confessed, by the girl of whom his thoughts had been full; and he stayed in his mooring to watch her pass.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The occasion arose, indeed, almost before he expected it; but luckily Herrick was a man of action and grappled with the opportunity thus presented.
breakersnounUS /ˈbreɪkərz/
waves breaking on the shore
From this reading From what Barry had told him he concluded that there were breakers ahead for the young couple; and since his own matrimonial misfortunes had made him very pitiful, he determined to try to hold out a helping hand to the girl should the occasion arise.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The occasion arose, indeed, almost before he expected it; but luckily Herrick was a man of action and grappled with the opportunity thus presented.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading One sunny afternoon he was returning from a pull up the river in his skiff, when he saw a punt gliding towards him, the pole manipulated, rather unskilfully, it must be confessed, by the girl of whom his thoughts had been full; and he stayed in his mooring to watch her pass.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading After all, Jim Herrick's introduction to Mrs. Rose came about in an unexpected fashion.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading From what Barry had told him he concluded that there were breakers ahead for the young couple; and since his own matrimonial misfortunes had made him very pitiful, he determined to try to hold out a helping hand to the girl should the occasion arise.
past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading One sunny afternoon he was returning from a pull up the river in his skiff, when he saw a punt gliding towards him, the pole manipulated, rather unskilfully, it must be confessed, by the girl of whom his thoughts had been full; and he stayed in his mooring to watch her pass.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading From what Barry had told him he concluded that there were breakers ahead for the young couple; and since his own matrimonial misfortunes had made him very pitiful, he determined to try to hold out a helping hand to the girl should the occasion arise.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Although he had only seen her two or three times, Herrick felt a decided interest in Rose's young wife.
characterized by great determination
From this reading From what Barry had told him he concluded that there were breakers ahead for the young couple; and since his own matrimonial misfortunes had made him very pitiful, he determined to try to hold out a helping hand to the girl should the occasion arise.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading The occasion arose, indeed, almost before he expected it; but luckily Herrick was a man of action and grappled with the opportunity thus presented.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading After all, Jim Herrick's introduction to Mrs. Rose came about in an unexpected fashion.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Although he had only seen her two or three times, Herrick felt a decided interest in Rose's young wife.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading From what Barry had told him he concluded that there were breakers ahead for the young couple; and since his own matrimonial misfortunes had made him very pitiful, he determined to try to hold out a helping hand to the girl should the occasion arise.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From what Barry had told him he concluded that there were breakers ahead for the young couple; and since his own matrimonial misfortunes had made him very pitiful, he determined to try to hold out a helping hand to the girl should the occasion arise.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading One sunny afternoon he was returning from a pull up the river in his skiff, when he saw a punt gliding towards him, the pole manipulated, rather unskilfully, it must be confessed, by the girl of whom his thoughts had been full; and he stayed in his mooring to watch her pass.
a young female
From this reading From what Barry had told him he concluded that there were breakers ahead for the young couple; and since his own matrimonial misfortunes had made him very pitiful, he determined to try to hold out a helping hand to the girl should the occasion arise.
glidingnounUS /ˈɡlaɪdɪŋ/
the activity of flying a glider
From this reading One sunny afternoon he was returning from a pull up the river in his skiff, when he saw a punt gliding towards him, the pole manipulated, rather unskilfully, it must be confessed, by the girl of whom his thoughts had been full; and he stayed in his mooring to watch her pass.
grappledverbUS /ˈɡræpəld/
past form of “grapple” — succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available
From this reading The occasion arose, indeed, almost before he expected it; but luckily Herrick was a man of action and grappled with the opportunity thus presented.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Although he had only seen her two or three times, Herrick felt a decided interest in Rose's young wife.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading From what Barry had told him he concluded that there were breakers ahead for the young couple; and since his own matrimonial misfortunes had made him very pitiful, he determined to try to hold out a helping hand to the girl should the occasion arise.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although he had only seen her two or three times, Herrick felt a decided interest in Rose's young wife.
helpingnounUS /ˈhelpɪŋ/
an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
From this reading From what Barry had told him he concluded that there were breakers ahead for the young couple; and since his own matrimonial misfortunes had made him very pitiful, he determined to try to hold out a helping hand to the girl should the occasion arise.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Although he had only seen her two or three times, Herrick felt a decided interest in Rose's young wife.
HerricknounUS /ˈherɪk/
English lyric poet (1591-1674)
From this reading Although he had only seen her two or three times, Herrick felt a decided interest in Rose's young wife.
Herrick's
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From this reading After all, Jim Herrick's introduction to Mrs. Rose came about in an unexpected fashion.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading From what Barry had told him he concluded that there were breakers ahead for the young couple; and since his own matrimonial misfortunes had made him very pitiful, he determined to try to hold out a helping hand to the girl should the occasion arise.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading From what Barry had told him he concluded that there were breakers ahead for the young couple; and since his own matrimonial misfortunes had made him very pitiful, he determined to try to hold out a helping hand to the girl should the occasion arise.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading From what Barry had told him he concluded that there were breakers ahead for the young couple; and since his own matrimonial misfortunes had made him very pitiful, he determined to try to hold out a helping hand to the girl should the occasion arise.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After all, Jim Herrick's introduction to Mrs. Rose came about in an unexpected fashion.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading The occasion arose, indeed, almost before he expected it; but luckily Herrick was a man of action and grappled with the opportunity thus presented.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Although he had only seen her two or three times, Herrick felt a decided interest in Rose's young wife.
introductionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading After all, Jim Herrick's introduction to Mrs. Rose came about in an unexpected fashion.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The occasion arose, indeed, almost before he expected it; but luckily Herrick was a man of action and grappled with the opportunity thus presented.
Jim
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From this reading After all, Jim Herrick's introduction to Mrs. Rose came about in an unexpected fashion.
luckilyadverbUS /ˈlʌkəli/
by good fortune
From this reading The occasion arose, indeed, almost before he expected it; but luckily Herrick was a man of action and grappled with the opportunity thus presented.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading From what Barry had told him he concluded that there were breakers ahead for the young couple; and since his own matrimonial misfortunes had made him very pitiful, he determined to try to hold out a helping hand to the girl should the occasion arise.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The occasion arose, indeed, almost before he expected it; but luckily Herrick was a man of action and grappled with the opportunity thus presented.
manipulatedverbUS /məˈnɪpjəleɪtɪd/
past form of “manipulate” — influence or control shrewdly or deviously
From this reading One sunny afternoon he was returning from a pull up the river in his skiff, when he saw a punt gliding towards him, the pole manipulated, rather unskilfully, it must be confessed, by the girl of whom his thoughts had been full; and he stayed in his mooring to watch her pass.
matrimonialadjectiveUS /ˌmætrəˈmoʊniəl/
of or relating to the state of marriage
From this reading From what Barry had told him he concluded that there were breakers ahead for the young couple; and since his own matrimonial misfortunes had made him very pitiful, he determined to try to hold out a helping hand to the girl should the occasion arise.
misfortunesnounUS /mɪˈsfɔːrtʃənz/
plural of “misfortune” — unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading From what Barry had told him he concluded that there were breakers ahead for the young couple; and since his own matrimonial misfortunes had made him very pitiful, he determined to try to hold out a helping hand to the girl should the occasion arise.
mooringnounUS /ˈmʊrɪŋ/
a place where a craft can be made fast
From this reading One sunny afternoon he was returning from a pull up the river in his skiff, when he saw a punt gliding towards him, the pole manipulated, rather unskilfully, it must be confessed, by the girl of whom his thoughts had been full; and he stayed in his mooring to watch her pass.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading After all, Jim Herrick's introduction to Mrs. Rose came about in an unexpected fashion.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading One sunny afternoon he was returning from a pull up the river in his skiff, when he saw a punt gliding towards him, the pole manipulated, rather unskilfully, it must be confessed, by the girl of whom his thoughts had been full; and he stayed in his mooring to watch her pass.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading From what Barry had told him he concluded that there were breakers ahead for the young couple; and since his own matrimonial misfortunes had made him very pitiful, he determined to try to hold out a helping hand to the girl should the occasion arise.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The occasion arose, indeed, almost before he expected it; but luckily Herrick was a man of action and grappled with the opportunity thus presented.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One sunny afternoon he was returning from a pull up the river in his skiff, when he saw a punt gliding towards him, the pole manipulated, rather unskilfully, it must be confessed, by the girl of whom his thoughts had been full; and he stayed in his mooring to watch her pass.
and nothing more
From this reading Although he had only seen her two or three times, Herrick felt a decided interest in Rose's young wife.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading The occasion arose, indeed, almost before he expected it; but luckily Herrick was a man of action and grappled with the opportunity thus presented.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Although he had only seen her two or three times, Herrick felt a decided interest in Rose's young wife.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading From what Barry had told him he concluded that there were breakers ahead for the young couple; and since his own matrimonial misfortunes had made him very pitiful, he determined to try to hold out a helping hand to the girl should the occasion arise.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading From what Barry had told him he concluded that there were breakers ahead for the young couple; and since his own matrimonial misfortunes had made him very pitiful, he determined to try to hold out a helping hand to the girl should the occasion arise.
go across or through
From this reading One sunny afternoon he was returning from a pull up the river in his skiff, when he saw a punt gliding towards him, the pole manipulated, rather unskilfully, it must be confessed, by the girl of whom his thoughts had been full; and he stayed in his mooring to watch her pass.
pitifuladjectiveUS /ˈpɪtəfəl/
inspiring mixed contempt and pity
From this reading From what Barry had told him he concluded that there were breakers ahead for the young couple; and since his own matrimonial misfortunes had made him very pitiful, he determined to try to hold out a helping hand to the girl should the occasion arise.
polenounUS /poʊl/
a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
From this reading One sunny afternoon he was returning from a pull up the river in his skiff, when he saw a punt gliding towards him, the pole manipulated, rather unskilfully, it must be confessed, by the girl of whom his thoughts had been full; and he stayed in his mooring to watch her pass.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The occasion arose, indeed, almost before he expected it; but luckily Herrick was a man of action and grappled with the opportunity thus presented.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading One sunny afternoon he was returning from a pull up the river in his skiff, when he saw a punt gliding towards him, the pole manipulated, rather unskilfully, it must be confessed, by the girl of whom his thoughts had been full; and he stayed in his mooring to watch her pass.
puntverbUS /pʌnt/
kick the ball
From this reading One sunny afternoon he was returning from a pull up the river in his skiff, when he saw a punt gliding towards him, the pole manipulated, rather unskilfully, it must be confessed, by the girl of whom his thoughts had been full; and he stayed in his mooring to watch her pass.
on the contrary
From this reading One sunny afternoon he was returning from a pull up the river in his skiff, when he saw a punt gliding towards him, the pole manipulated, rather unskilfully, it must be confessed, by the girl of whom his thoughts had been full; and he stayed in his mooring to watch her pass.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading One sunny afternoon he was returning from a pull up the river in his skiff, when he saw a punt gliding towards him, the pole manipulated, rather unskilfully, it must be confessed, by the girl of whom his thoughts had been full; and he stayed in his mooring to watch her pass.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading One sunny afternoon he was returning from a pull up the river in his skiff, when he saw a punt gliding towards him, the pole manipulated, rather unskilfully, it must be confessed, by the girl of whom his thoughts had been full; and he stayed in his mooring to watch her pass.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading After all, Jim Herrick's introduction to Mrs. Rose came about in an unexpected fashion.
Rose'snounUS /ˈroʊzɪz/
possessive form of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Although he had only seen her two or three times, Herrick felt a decided interest in Rose's young wife.
cut with a saw
From this reading One sunny afternoon he was returning from a pull up the river in his skiff, when he saw a punt gliding towards him, the pole manipulated, rather unskilfully, it must be confessed, by the girl of whom his thoughts had been full; and he stayed in his mooring to watch her pass.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Although he had only seen her two or three times, Herrick felt a decided interest in Rose's young wife.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading From what Barry had told him he concluded that there were breakers ahead for the young couple; and since his own matrimonial misfortunes had made him very pitiful, he determined to try to hold out a helping hand to the girl should the occasion arise.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading From what Barry had told him he concluded that there were breakers ahead for the young couple; and since his own matrimonial misfortunes had made him very pitiful, he determined to try to hold out a helping hand to the girl should the occasion arise.
skiffnounUS /skɪf/
any of various small boats propelled by oars or by sails or by a motor
From this reading One sunny afternoon he was returning from a pull up the river in his skiff, when he saw a punt gliding towards him, the pole manipulated, rather unskilfully, it must be confessed, by the girl of whom his thoughts had been full; and he stayed in his mooring to watch her pass.
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading One sunny afternoon he was returning from a pull up the river in his skiff, when he saw a punt gliding towards him, the pole manipulated, rather unskilfully, it must be confessed, by the girl of whom his thoughts had been full; and he stayed in his mooring to watch her pass.
sunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading One sunny afternoon he was returning from a pull up the river in his skiff, when he saw a punt gliding towards him, the pole manipulated, rather unskilfully, it must be confessed, by the girl of whom his thoughts had been full; and he stayed in his mooring to watch her pass.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading From what Barry had told him he concluded that there were breakers ahead for the young couple; and since his own matrimonial misfortunes had made him very pitiful, he determined to try to hold out a helping hand to the girl should the occasion arise.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading From what Barry had told him he concluded that there were breakers ahead for the young couple; and since his own matrimonial misfortunes had made him very pitiful, he determined to try to hold out a helping hand to the girl should the occasion arise.
in or at that place or location
From this reading From what Barry had told him he concluded that there were breakers ahead for the young couple; and since his own matrimonial misfortunes had made him very pitiful, he determined to try to hold out a helping hand to the girl should the occasion arise.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading One sunny afternoon he was returning from a pull up the river in his skiff, when he saw a punt gliding towards him, the pole manipulated, rather unskilfully, it must be confessed, by the girl of whom his thoughts had been full; and he stayed in his mooring to watch her pass.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Although he had only seen her two or three times, Herrick felt a decided interest in Rose's young wife.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading The occasion arose, indeed, almost before he expected it; but luckily Herrick was a man of action and grappled with the opportunity thus presented.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Although he had only seen her two or three times, Herrick felt a decided interest in Rose's young wife.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After all, Jim Herrick's introduction to Mrs. Rose came about in an unexpected fashion.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading From what Barry had told him he concluded that there were breakers ahead for the young couple; and since his own matrimonial misfortunes had made him very pitiful, he determined to try to hold out a helping hand to the girl should the occasion arise.
in the direction of
From this reading One sunny afternoon he was returning from a pull up the river in his skiff, when he saw a punt gliding towards him, the pole manipulated, rather unskilfully, it must be confessed, by the girl of whom his thoughts had been full; and he stayed in his mooring to watch her pass.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading From what Barry had told him he concluded that there were breakers ahead for the young couple; and since his own matrimonial misfortunes had made him very pitiful, he determined to try to hold out a helping hand to the girl should the occasion arise.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Although he had only seen her two or three times, Herrick felt a decided interest in Rose's young wife.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading After all, Jim Herrick's introduction to Mrs. Rose came about in an unexpected fashion.
unskilfully
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From this reading One sunny afternoon he was returning from a pull up the river in his skiff, when he saw a punt gliding towards him, the pole manipulated, rather unskilfully, it must be confessed, by the girl of whom his thoughts had been full; and he stayed in his mooring to watch her pass.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading One sunny afternoon he was returning from a pull up the river in his skiff, when he saw a punt gliding towards him, the pole manipulated, rather unskilfully, it must be confessed, by the girl of whom his thoughts had been full; and he stayed in his mooring to watch her pass.
precisely as stated
From this reading From what Barry had told him he concluded that there were breakers ahead for the young couple; and since his own matrimonial misfortunes had made him very pitiful, he determined to try to hold out a helping hand to the girl should the occasion arise.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The occasion arose, indeed, almost before he expected it; but luckily Herrick was a man of action and grappled with the opportunity thus presented.
look attentively
From this reading One sunny afternoon he was returning from a pull up the river in his skiff, when he saw a punt gliding towards him, the pole manipulated, rather unskilfully, it must be confessed, by the girl of whom his thoughts had been full; and he stayed in his mooring to watch her pass.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading From what Barry had told him he concluded that there were breakers ahead for the young couple; and since his own matrimonial misfortunes had made him very pitiful, he determined to try to hold out a helping hand to the girl should the occasion arise.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading From what Barry had told him he concluded that there were breakers ahead for the young couple; and since his own matrimonial misfortunes had made him very pitiful, he determined to try to hold out a helping hand to the girl should the occasion arise.
at the time that
From this reading One sunny afternoon he was returning from a pull up the river in his skiff, when he saw a punt gliding towards him, the pole manipulated, rather unskilfully, it must be confessed, by the girl of whom his thoughts had been full; and he stayed in his mooring to watch her pass.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading One sunny afternoon he was returning from a pull up the river in his skiff, when he saw a punt gliding towards him, the pole manipulated, rather unskilfully, it must be confessed, by the girl of whom his thoughts had been full; and he stayed in his mooring to watch her pass.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Although he had only seen her two or three times, Herrick felt a decided interest in Rose's young wife.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The occasion arose, indeed, almost before he expected it; but luckily Herrick was a man of action and grappled with the opportunity thus presented.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Although he had only seen her two or three times, Herrick felt a decided interest in Rose's young wife.
