used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE MAN AND THE UMBRELLA For a moment the man stood in the doorway of the cabin, staring at Ruth and Alice standing there in the drenching rain.
Alice
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From this reading THE MAN AND THE UMBRELLA For a moment the man stood in the doorway of the cabin, staring at Ruth and Alice standing there in the drenching rain.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE MAN AND THE UMBRELLA For a moment the man stood in the doorway of the cabin, staring at Ruth and Alice standing there in the drenching rain.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They had recognized him at once as the man whom they had seen run out of the old barn--the limping man who had fled down the moonlit road when he espied them on the bridge.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE MAN AND THE UMBRELLA For a moment the man stood in the doorway of the cabin, staring at Ruth and Alice standing there in the drenching rain.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "Come--come on back to the woods," whispered Ruth.
barnnounUS /bɑːrn/
an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals
From this reading They had recognized him at once as the man whom they had seen run out of the old barn--the limping man who had fled down the moonlit road when he espied them on the bridge.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading They had recognized him at once as the man whom they had seen run out of the old barn--the limping man who had fled down the moonlit road when he espied them on the bridge.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Certainly they were dressed differently than on either of the occasions they had encountered him; but that might not obviate recognition.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading THE MAN AND THE UMBRELLA For a moment the man stood in the doorway of the cabin, staring at Ruth and Alice standing there in the drenching rain.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Certainly they were dressed differently than on either of the occasions they had encountered him; but that might not obviate recognition.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Come--come on back to the woods," whispered Ruth.
deem to be
From this reading Whether or not he knew the girls, they did not stop to consider.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Whether or not he knew the girls, they did not stop to consider.
differentlyadverbUS /ˈdɪfrəntli/
in another and different manner
From this reading Certainly they were dressed differently than on either of the occasions they had encountered him; but that might not obviate recognition.
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading THE MAN AND THE UMBRELLA For a moment the man stood in the doorway of the cabin, staring at Ruth and Alice standing there in the drenching rain.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading They had recognized him at once as the man whom they had seen run out of the old barn--the limping man who had fled down the moonlit road when he espied them on the bridge.
drenchingnounUS /ˈdrentʃɪŋ/
the act of making something completely wet
From this reading THE MAN AND THE UMBRELLA For a moment the man stood in the doorway of the cabin, staring at Ruth and Alice standing there in the drenching rain.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Certainly they were dressed differently than on either of the occasions they had encountered him; but that might not obviate recognition.
one or the other of two
From this reading Certainly they were dressed differently than on either of the occasions they had encountered him; but that might not obviate recognition.
encounteredverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərd/
past form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading Certainly they were dressed differently than on either of the occasions they had encountered him; but that might not obviate recognition.
espied
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From this reading They had recognized him at once as the man whom they had seen run out of the old barn--the limping man who had fled down the moonlit road when he espied them on the bridge.
inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading They had recognized him at once as the man whom they had seen run out of the old barn--the limping man who had fled down the moonlit road when he espied them on the bridge.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE MAN AND THE UMBRELLA For a moment the man stood in the doorway of the cabin, staring at Ruth and Alice standing there in the drenching rain.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Whether or not he knew the girls, they did not stop to consider.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They had recognized him at once as the man whom they had seen run out of the old barn--the limping man who had fled down the moonlit road when he espied them on the bridge.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had recognized him at once as the man whom they had seen run out of the old barn--the limping man who had fled down the moonlit road when he espied them on the bridge.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading They had recognized him at once as the man whom they had seen run out of the old barn--the limping man who had fled down the moonlit road when he espied them on the bridge.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE MAN AND THE UMBRELLA For a moment the man stood in the doorway of the cabin, staring at Ruth and Alice standing there in the drenching rain.
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 Whether or not he knew the girls, they did not stop to consider.
limpingnounUS /ˈlɪmpɪŋ/
disability of walking due to crippling of the legs or feet
From this reading They had recognized him at once as the man whom they had seen run out of the old barn--the limping man who had fled down the moonlit road when he espied them on the bridge.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE MAN AND THE UMBRELLA For a moment the man stood in the doorway of the cabin, staring at Ruth and Alice standing there in the drenching rain.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Certainly they were dressed differently than on either of the occasions they had encountered him; but that might not obviate recognition.
a particular point in time
From this reading THE MAN AND THE UMBRELLA For a moment the man stood in the doorway of the cabin, staring at Ruth and Alice standing there in the drenching rain.
moonlitadjectiveUS /ˈmuːnlɪt/
lighted by moonlight
From this reading They had recognized him at once as the man whom they had seen run out of the old barn--the limping man who had fled down the moonlit road when he espied them on the bridge.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Whether or not he knew the girls, they did not stop to consider.
obviateverbUS /ˈɑːbvieɪt/
do away with
From this reading Certainly they were dressed differently than on either of the occasions they had encountered him; but that might not obviate recognition.
something you have to do
From this reading Certainly they were dressed differently than on either of the occasions they had encountered him; but that might not obviate recognition.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MAN AND THE UMBRELLA For a moment the man stood in the doorway of the cabin, staring at Ruth and Alice standing there in the drenching rain.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading They had recognized him at once as the man whom they had seen run out of the old barn--the limping man who had fled down the moonlit road when he espied them on the bridge.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They had recognized him at once as the man whom they had seen run out of the old barn--the limping man who had fled down the moonlit road when he espied them on the bridge.
on one occasion
From this reading They had recognized him at once as the man whom they had seen run out of the old barn--the limping man who had fled down the moonlit road when he espied them on the bridge.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Whether or not he knew the girls, they did not stop to consider.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading They had recognized him at once as the man whom they had seen run out of the old barn--the limping man who had fled down the moonlit road when he espied them on the bridge.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading THE MAN AND THE UMBRELLA For a moment the man stood in the doorway of the cabin, staring at Ruth and Alice standing there in the drenching rain.
recognitionnounUS /ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃən/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading Certainly they were dressed differently than on either of the occasions they had encountered him; but that might not obviate recognition.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading They had recognized him at once as the man whom they had seen run out of the old barn--the limping man who had fled down the moonlit road when he espied them on the bridge.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading They had recognized him at once as the man whom they had seen run out of the old barn--the limping man who had fled down the moonlit road when he espied them on the bridge.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading They had recognized him at once as the man whom they had seen run out of the old barn--the limping man who had fled down the moonlit road when he espied them on the bridge.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading THE MAN AND THE UMBRELLA For a moment the man stood in the doorway of the cabin, staring at Ruth and Alice standing there in the drenching rain.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading They had recognized him at once as the man whom they had seen run out of the old barn--the limping man who had fled down the moonlit road when he espied them on the bridge.
having a supporting base
From this reading THE MAN AND THE UMBRELLA For a moment the man stood in the doorway of the cabin, staring at Ruth and Alice standing there in the drenching rain.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading THE MAN AND THE UMBRELLA For a moment the man stood in the doorway of the cabin, staring at Ruth and Alice standing there in the drenching rain.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading THE MAN AND THE UMBRELLA For a moment the man stood in the doorway of the cabin, staring at Ruth and Alice standing there in the drenching rain.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading Whether or not he knew the girls, they did not stop to consider.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Certainly they were dressed differently than on either of the occasions they had encountered him; but that might not obviate recognition.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Certainly they were dressed differently than on either of the occasions they had encountered him; but that might not obviate recognition.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MAN AND THE UMBRELLA For a moment the man stood in the doorway of the cabin, staring at Ruth and Alice standing there in the drenching rain.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They had recognized him at once as the man whom they had seen run out of the old barn--the limping man who had fled down the moonlit road when he espied them on the bridge.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE MAN AND THE UMBRELLA For a moment the man stood in the doorway of the cabin, staring at Ruth and Alice standing there in the drenching rain.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had recognized him at once as the man whom they had seen run out of the old barn--the limping man who had fled down the moonlit road when he espied them on the bridge.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Whether or not he knew the girls, they did not stop to consider.
UMBRELLAnounUS /əmˈbrelə/
a lightweight handheld collapsible canopy
From this reading THE MAN AND THE UMBRELLA For a moment the man stood in the doorway of the cabin, staring at Ruth and Alice standing there in the drenching rain.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Certainly they were dressed differently than on either of the occasions they had encountered him; but that might not obviate recognition.
at the time that
From this reading They had recognized him at once as the man whom they had seen run out of the old barn--the limping man who had fled down the moonlit road when he espied them on the bridge.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Whether or not he knew the girls, they did not stop to consider.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading "Come--come on back to the woods," whispered Ruth.
which person or people
From this reading They had recognized him at once as the man whom they had seen run out of the old barn--the limping man who had fled down the moonlit road when he espied them on the bridge.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading They had recognized him at once as the man whom they had seen run out of the old barn--the limping man who had fled down the moonlit road when he espied them on the bridge.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading "Come--come on back to the woods," whispered Ruth.
