used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading GEOFFREY GETS A SHOCK Ralph Ravenspur had wandered along the cliffs and Geoffrey had followed him.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading GEOFFREY GETS A SHOCK Ralph Ravenspur had wandered along the cliffs and Geoffrey had followed him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading GEOFFREY GETS A SHOCK Ralph Ravenspur had wandered along the cliffs and Geoffrey had followed him.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Geoffrey asked.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The latter came up to the blind man at the loneliest part of the rugged granite, and there for a time they sat.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Ralph was graver and more taciturn than usual, till presently his head was raised and he seemed to be listening to something intently.
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading The latter came up to the blind man at the loneliest part of the rugged granite, and there for a time they sat.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The latter came up to the blind man at the loneliest part of the rugged granite, and there for a time they sat.
cliffsnounUS /klɪfs/
plural of “cliff” — a steep high face of rock
From this reading GEOFFREY GETS A SHOCK Ralph Ravenspur had wandered along the cliffs and Geoffrey had followed him.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading GEOFFREY GETS A SHOCK Ralph Ravenspur had wandered along the cliffs and Geoffrey had followed him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The latter came up to the blind man at the loneliest part of the rugged granite, and there for a time they sat.
GEOFFREY
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From this reading GEOFFREY GETS A SHOCK Ralph Ravenspur had wandered along the cliffs and Geoffrey had followed him.
plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent
From this reading GEOFFREY GETS A SHOCK Ralph Ravenspur had wandered along the cliffs and Geoffrey had followed him.
granitenounUS /ˈɡrænət/
plutonic igneous rock having visibly crystalline texture; generally composed of feldspar and mica and quartz
From this reading The latter came up to the blind man at the loneliest part of the rugged granite, and there for a time they sat.
gravernounUS /ˈɡreɪvər/
a tool used by an engraver
From this reading Ralph was graver and more taciturn than usual, till presently his head was raised and he seemed to be listening to something intently.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading GEOFFREY GETS A SHOCK Ralph Ravenspur had wandered along the cliffs and Geoffrey had followed him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ralph was graver and more taciturn than usual, till presently his head was raised and he seemed to be listening to something intently.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Ralph was graver and more taciturn than usual, till presently his head was raised and he seemed to be listening to something intently.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading GEOFFREY GETS A SHOCK Ralph Ravenspur had wandered along the cliffs and Geoffrey had followed him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Ralph was graver and more taciturn than usual, till presently his head was raised and he seemed to be listening to something intently.
intentlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtentli/
with strained or eager attention
From this reading Ralph was graver and more taciturn than usual, till presently his head was raised and he seemed to be listening to something intently.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What is the matter?"
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The latter came up to the blind man at the loneliest part of the rugged granite, and there for a time they sat.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading Ralph was graver and more taciturn than usual, till presently his head was raised and he seemed to be listening to something intently.
loneliest
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From this reading The latter came up to the blind man at the loneliest part of the rugged granite, and there for a time they sat.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The latter came up to the blind man at the loneliest part of the rugged granite, and there for a time they sat.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "What is the matter?"
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Ralph was graver and more taciturn than usual, till presently his head was raised and he seemed to be listening to something intently.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The latter came up to the blind man at the loneliest part of the rugged granite, and there for a time they sat.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The latter came up to the blind man at the loneliest part of the rugged granite, and there for a time they sat.
in the near future
From this reading Ralph was graver and more taciturn than usual, till presently his head was raised and he seemed to be listening to something intently.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading Ralph was graver and more taciturn than usual, till presently his head was raised and he seemed to be listening to something intently.
Ralph
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From this reading GEOFFREY GETS A SHOCK Ralph Ravenspur had wandered along the cliffs and Geoffrey had followed him.
Ravenspur
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From this reading GEOFFREY GETS A SHOCK Ralph Ravenspur had wandered along the cliffs and Geoffrey had followed him.
ruggedadjectiveUS /ˈrʌɡəd/
sturdy and strong in constitution or construction; enduring
From this reading The latter came up to the blind man at the loneliest part of the rugged granite, and there for a time they sat.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading The latter came up to the blind man at the loneliest part of the rugged granite, and there for a time they sat.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Ralph was graver and more taciturn than usual, till presently his head was raised and he seemed to be listening to something intently.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading GEOFFREY GETS A SHOCK Ralph Ravenspur had wandered along the cliffs and Geoffrey had followed him.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Ralph was graver and more taciturn than usual, till presently his head was raised and he seemed to be listening to something intently.
taciturnadjectiveUS /ˈtæsɪtɜːrn/
habitually reserved and uncommunicative
From this reading Ralph was graver and more taciturn than usual, till presently his head was raised and he seemed to be listening to something intently.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Ralph was graver and more taciturn than usual, till presently his head was raised and he seemed to be listening to something intently.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GEOFFREY GETS A SHOCK Ralph Ravenspur had wandered along the cliffs and Geoffrey had followed him.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The latter came up to the blind man at the loneliest part of the rugged granite, and there for a time they sat.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The latter came up to the blind man at the loneliest part of the rugged granite, and there for a time they sat.
up to a particular time
From this reading Ralph was graver and more taciturn than usual, till presently his head was raised and he seemed to be listening to something intently.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The latter came up to the blind man at the loneliest part of the rugged granite, and there for a time they sat.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The latter came up to the blind man at the loneliest part of the rugged granite, and there for a time they sat.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The latter came up to the blind man at the loneliest part of the rugged granite, and there for a time they sat.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Ralph was graver and more taciturn than usual, till presently his head was raised and he seemed to be listening to something intently.
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading GEOFFREY GETS A SHOCK Ralph Ravenspur had wandered along the cliffs and Geoffrey had followed him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ralph was graver and more taciturn than usual, till presently his head was raised and he seemed to be listening to something intently.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What is the matter?"
