used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SECOND SIGHT I had just arrived at Cruden Bay on my annual visit, and after a late breakfast was sitting on the low wall which was a continuation of the escarpment of the bridge over the Water of Cruden.
abreastadjectiveUS /əˈbrest/
being up to particular standard or level especially in being up to date in knowledge
From this reading I shuddered as I thought, but a moment later I saw all three abreast just as they had been.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Opposite to me, across the road and standing under the only little clump of trees in the place was a tall, gaunt old woman, who kept looking at me intently.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading SECOND SIGHT I had just arrived at Cruden Bay on my annual visit, and after a late breakfast was sitting on the low wall which was a continuation of the escarpment of the bridge over the Water of Cruden.
(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 I shuddered as I thought, but a moment later I saw all three abreast just as they had been.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading I found my eyes follow them, for it seemed to me after they had passed me that the two women walked together and the man alone in front carrying on his shoulder a little black box--a coffin.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SECOND SIGHT I had just arrived at Cruden Bay on my annual visit, and after a late breakfast was sitting on the low wall which was a continuation of the escarpment of the bridge over the Water of Cruden.
annualadjectiveUS /ˈænjuːəl/
completing its life cycle within a year
From this reading SECOND SIGHT I had just arrived at Cruden Bay on my annual visit, and after a late breakfast was sitting on the low wall which was a continuation of the escarpment of the bridge over the Water of Cruden.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading SECOND SIGHT I had just arrived at Cruden Bay on my annual visit, and after a late breakfast was sitting on the low wall which was a continuation of the escarpment of the bridge over the Water of Cruden.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As I sat, a little group, consisting of a man and two women, went by.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading SECOND SIGHT I had just arrived at Cruden Bay on my annual visit, and after a late breakfast was sitting on the low wall which was a continuation of the escarpment of the bridge over the Water of Cruden.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading SECOND SIGHT I had just arrived at Cruden Bay on my annual visit, and after a late breakfast was sitting on the low wall which was a continuation of the escarpment of the bridge over the Water of Cruden.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I shuddered as I thought, but a moment later I saw all three abreast just as they had been.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading I found my eyes follow them, for it seemed to me after they had passed me that the two women walked together and the man alone in front carrying on his shoulder a little black box--a coffin.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading I found my eyes follow them, for it seemed to me after they had passed me that the two women walked together and the man alone in front carrying on his shoulder a little black box--a coffin.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading SECOND SIGHT I had just arrived at Cruden Bay on my annual visit, and after a late breakfast was sitting on the low wall which was a continuation of the escarpment of the bridge over the Water of Cruden.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading SECOND SIGHT I had just arrived at Cruden Bay on my annual visit, and after a late breakfast was sitting on the low wall which was a continuation of the escarpment of the bridge over the Water of Cruden.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I shuddered as I thought, but a moment later I saw all three abreast just as they had been.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As I sat, a little group, consisting of a man and two women, went by.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading I found my eyes follow them, for it seemed to me after they had passed me that the two women walked together and the man alone in front carrying on his shoulder a little black box--a coffin.
clumpnounUS /klʌmp/
a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading Opposite to me, across the road and standing under the only little clump of trees in the place was a tall, gaunt old woman, who kept looking at me intently.
coffinnounUS /ˈkɔːfɪn/
box in which a corpse is buried or cremated
From this reading I found my eyes follow them, for it seemed to me after they had passed me that the two women walked together and the man alone in front carrying on his shoulder a little black box--a coffin.
consistingverbUS /kənˈsɪstɪŋ/
-ing form of “consist” — originate
From this reading As I sat, a little group, consisting of a man and two women, went by.
continuationnounUS /kənˌtɪnjuːˈeɪʃən/
the act of continuing an activity without interruption
From this reading SECOND SIGHT I had just arrived at Cruden Bay on my annual visit, and after a late breakfast was sitting on the low wall which was a continuation of the escarpment of the bridge over the Water of Cruden.
Cruden
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From this reading SECOND SIGHT I had just arrived at Cruden Bay on my annual visit, and after a late breakfast was sitting on the low wall which was a continuation of the escarpment of the bridge over the Water of Cruden.
escarpmentnounUS /eˈskɑːrpmənt/
a long steep slope or cliff at the edge of a plateau or ridge; usually formed by erosion
From this reading SECOND SIGHT I had just arrived at Cruden Bay on my annual visit, and after a late breakfast was sitting on the low wall which was a continuation of the escarpment of the bridge over the Water of Cruden.
opinion or judgment
From this reading I found my eyes follow them, for it seemed to me after they had passed me that the two women walked together and the man alone in front carrying on his shoulder a little black box--a coffin.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading I found my eyes follow them, for it seemed to me after they had passed me that the two women walked together and the man alone in front carrying on his shoulder a little black box--a coffin.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I found my eyes follow them, for it seemed to me after they had passed me that the two women walked together and the man alone in front carrying on his shoulder a little black box--a coffin.
set up or found
From this reading I found my eyes follow them, for it seemed to me after they had passed me that the two women walked together and the man alone in front carrying on his shoulder a little black box--a coffin.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading I found my eyes follow them, for it seemed to me after they had passed me that the two women walked together and the man alone in front carrying on his shoulder a little black box--a coffin.
gauntadjectiveUS /ɡɔːnt/
very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold
From this reading Opposite to me, across the road and standing under the only little clump of trees in the place was a tall, gaunt old woman, who kept looking at me intently.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading As I sat, a little group, consisting of a man and two women, went by.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading SECOND SIGHT I had just arrived at Cruden Bay on my annual visit, and after a late breakfast was sitting on the low wall which was a continuation of the escarpment of the bridge over the Water of Cruden.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I found my eyes follow them, for it seemed to me after they had passed me that the two women walked together and the man alone in front carrying on his shoulder a little black box--a coffin.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading SECOND SIGHT I had just arrived at Cruden Bay on my annual visit, and after a late breakfast was sitting on the low wall which was a continuation of the escarpment of the bridge over the Water of Cruden.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Opposite to me, across the road and standing under the only little clump of trees in the place was a tall, gaunt old woman, who kept looking at me intently.
intentlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtentli/
with strained or eager attention
From this reading Opposite to me, across the road and standing under the only little clump of trees in the place was a tall, gaunt old woman, who kept looking at me intently.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I found my eyes follow them, for it seemed to me after they had passed me that the two women walked together and the man alone in front carrying on his shoulder a little black box--a coffin.
and nothing more
From this reading SECOND SIGHT I had just arrived at Cruden Bay on my annual visit, and after a late breakfast was sitting on the low wall which was a continuation of the escarpment of the bridge over the Water of Cruden.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Opposite to me, across the road and standing under the only little clump of trees in the place was a tall, gaunt old woman, who kept looking at me intently.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading SECOND SIGHT I had just arrived at Cruden Bay on my annual visit, and after a late breakfast was sitting on the low wall which was a continuation of the escarpment of the bridge over the Water of Cruden.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading I shuddered as I thought, but a moment later I saw all three abreast just as they had been.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Opposite to me, across the road and standing under the only little clump of trees in the place was a tall, gaunt old woman, who kept looking at me intently.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Opposite to me, across the road and standing under the only little clump of trees in the place was a tall, gaunt old woman, who kept looking at me intently.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading SECOND SIGHT I had just arrived at Cruden Bay on my annual visit, and after a late breakfast was sitting on the low wall which was a continuation of the escarpment of the bridge over the Water of Cruden.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading As I sat, a little group, consisting of a man and two women, went by.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Opposite to me, across the road and standing under the only little clump of trees in the place was a tall, gaunt old woman, who kept looking at me intently.
a particular point in time
From this reading I shuddered as I thought, but a moment later I saw all three abreast just as they had been.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading SECOND SIGHT I had just arrived at Cruden Bay on my annual visit, and after a late breakfast was sitting on the low wall which was a continuation of the escarpment of the bridge over the Water of Cruden.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SECOND SIGHT I had just arrived at Cruden Bay on my annual visit, and after a late breakfast was sitting on the low wall which was a continuation of the escarpment of the bridge over the Water of Cruden.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Opposite to me, across the road and standing under the only little clump of trees in the place was a tall, gaunt old woman, who kept looking at me intently.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading SECOND SIGHT I had just arrived at Cruden Bay on my annual visit, and after a late breakfast was sitting on the low wall which was a continuation of the escarpment of the bridge over the Water of Cruden.
and nothing more
From this reading Opposite to me, across the road and standing under the only little clump of trees in the place was a tall, gaunt old woman, who kept looking at me intently.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading Opposite to me, across the road and standing under the only little clump of trees in the place was a tall, gaunt old woman, who kept looking at me intently.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading SECOND SIGHT I had just arrived at Cruden Bay on my annual visit, and after a late breakfast was sitting on the low wall which was a continuation of the escarpment of the bridge over the Water of Cruden.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading I found my eyes follow them, for it seemed to me after they had passed me that the two women walked together and the man alone in front carrying on his shoulder a little black box--a coffin.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Opposite to me, across the road and standing under the only little clump of trees in the place was a tall, gaunt old woman, who kept looking at me intently.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Opposite to me, across the road and standing under the only little clump of trees in the place was a tall, gaunt old woman, who kept looking at me intently.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading As I sat, a little group, consisting of a man and two women, went by.
cut with a saw
From this reading I shuddered as I thought, but a moment later I saw all three abreast just as they had been.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading SECOND SIGHT I had just arrived at Cruden Bay on my annual visit, and after a late breakfast was sitting on the low wall which was a continuation of the escarpment of the bridge over the Water of Cruden.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading I found my eyes follow them, for it seemed to me after they had passed me that the two women walked together and the man alone in front carrying on his shoulder a little black box--a coffin.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading I found my eyes follow them, for it seemed to me after they had passed me that the two women walked together and the man alone in front carrying on his shoulder a little black box--a coffin.
shudderedverbUS /ˈʃʌdərd/
past form of “shudder” — shake, as from cold
From this reading I shuddered as I thought, but a moment later I saw all three abreast just as they had been.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading SECOND SIGHT I had just arrived at Cruden Bay on my annual visit, and after a late breakfast was sitting on the low wall which was a continuation of the escarpment of the bridge over the Water of Cruden.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading SECOND SIGHT I had just arrived at Cruden Bay on my annual visit, and after a late breakfast was sitting on the low wall which was a continuation of the escarpment of the bridge over the Water of Cruden.
having a supporting base
From this reading Opposite to me, across the road and standing under the only little clump of trees in the place was a tall, gaunt old woman, who kept looking at me intently.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading Opposite to me, across the road and standing under the only little clump of trees in the place was a tall, gaunt old woman, who kept looking at me intently.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I found my eyes follow them, for it seemed to me after they had passed me that the two women walked together and the man alone in front carrying on his shoulder a little black box--a coffin.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SECOND SIGHT I had just arrived at Cruden Bay on my annual visit, and after a late breakfast was sitting on the low wall which was a continuation of the escarpment of the bridge over the Water of Cruden.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I found my eyes follow them, for it seemed to me after they had passed me that the two women walked together and the man alone in front carrying on his shoulder a little black box--a coffin.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I found my eyes follow them, for it seemed to me after they had passed me that the two women walked together and the man alone in front carrying on his shoulder a little black box--a coffin.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I shuddered as I thought, but a moment later I saw all three abreast just as they had been.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading I shuddered as I thought, but a moment later I saw all three abreast just as they had been.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Opposite to me, across the road and standing under the only little clump of trees in the place was a tall, gaunt old woman, who kept looking at me intently.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading I found my eyes follow them, for it seemed to me after they had passed me that the two women walked together and the man alone in front carrying on his shoulder a little black box--a coffin.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Opposite to me, across the road and standing under the only little clump of trees in the place was a tall, gaunt old woman, who kept looking at me intently.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading As I sat, a little group, consisting of a man and two women, went by.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Opposite to me, across the road and standing under the only little clump of trees in the place was a tall, gaunt old woman, who kept looking at me intently.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading SECOND SIGHT I had just arrived at Cruden Bay on my annual visit, and after a late breakfast was sitting on the low wall which was a continuation of the escarpment of the bridge over the Water of Cruden.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading I found my eyes follow them, for it seemed to me after they had passed me that the two women walked together and the man alone in front carrying on his shoulder a little black box--a coffin.
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 SECOND SIGHT I had just arrived at Cruden Bay on my annual visit, and after a late breakfast was sitting on the low wall which was a continuation of the escarpment of the bridge over the Water of Cruden.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SECOND SIGHT I had just arrived at Cruden Bay on my annual visit, and after a late breakfast was sitting on the low wall which was a continuation of the escarpment of the bridge over the Water of Cruden.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading SECOND SIGHT I had just arrived at Cruden Bay on my annual visit, and after a late breakfast was sitting on the low wall which was a continuation of the escarpment of the bridge over the Water of Cruden.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading As I sat, a little group, consisting of a man and two women, went by.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading SECOND SIGHT I had just arrived at Cruden Bay on my annual visit, and after a late breakfast was sitting on the low wall which was a continuation of the escarpment of the bridge over the Water of Cruden.
which person or people
From this reading Opposite to me, across the road and standing under the only little clump of trees in the place was a tall, gaunt old woman, who kept looking at me intently.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Opposite to me, across the road and standing under the only little clump of trees in the place was a tall, gaunt old woman, who kept looking at me intently.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading As I sat, a little group, consisting of a man and two women, went by.
