used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She found her mother still sleeping soundly in her chair, quite oblivious of surroundings, and little dreaming that the secret the Squire had urged her to keep so securely had reached a third pair of ears already in its swift journeyings.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The girl stole quietly into the toll-house after her lover had ridden away toward the misty hills.
anew
From this reading Catching up her sewing again, which she had quickly dropped on the floor in her eagerness to see the belated rider, Sally began to sew away industriously to make up for lost time, while her thoughts flew a good deal faster than her needle.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading She found her mother still sleeping soundly in her chair, quite oblivious of surroundings, and little dreaming that the secret the Squire had urged her to keep so securely had reached a third pair of ears already in its swift journeyings.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She found her mother still sleeping soundly in her chair, quite oblivious of surroundings, and little dreaming that the secret the Squire had urged her to keep so securely had reached a third pair of ears already in its swift journeyings.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading There was no longer any danger threatening her sweetheart, so far as the present intended raid was concerned, and possibly this itself would fail of fruition.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There was no longer any danger threatening her sweetheart, so far as the present intended raid was concerned, and possibly this itself would fail of fruition.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The girl stole quietly into the toll-house after her lover had ridden away toward the misty hills.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Catching up her sewing again, which she had quickly dropped on the floor in her eagerness to see the belated rider, Sally began to sew away industriously to make up for lost time, while her thoughts flew a good deal faster than her needle.
belatedadjectiveUS /bɪˈleɪtɪd/
after the expected or usual time; delayed
From this reading Catching up her sewing again, which she had quickly dropped on the floor in her eagerness to see the belated rider, Sally began to sew away industriously to make up for lost time, while her thoughts flew a good deal faster than her needle.
an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading Her surcharged mind was now happily relieved of a portion of its burden of fears.
CatchingnounUS /ˈkætʃɪŋ/
(baseball) playing the position of catcher on a baseball team
From this reading Catching up her sewing again, which she had quickly dropped on the floor in her eagerness to see the belated rider, Sally began to sew away industriously to make up for lost time, while her thoughts flew a good deal faster than her needle.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading She found her mother still sleeping soundly in her chair, quite oblivious of surroundings, and little dreaming that the secret the Squire had urged her to keep so securely had reached a third pair of ears already in its swift journeyings.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading There was no longer any danger threatening her sweetheart, so far as the present intended raid was concerned, and possibly this itself would fail of fruition.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading There was no longer any danger threatening her sweetheart, so far as the present intended raid was concerned, and possibly this itself would fail of fruition.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading Catching up her sewing again, which she had quickly dropped on the floor in her eagerness to see the belated rider, Sally began to sew away industriously to make up for lost time, while her thoughts flew a good deal faster than her needle.
dreamingnounUS /ˈdriːmɪŋ/
imaginative thoughts indulged in while awake
From this reading She found her mother still sleeping soundly in her chair, quite oblivious of surroundings, and little dreaming that the secret the Squire had urged her to keep so securely had reached a third pair of ears already in its swift journeyings.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading Catching up her sewing again, which she had quickly dropped on the floor in her eagerness to see the belated rider, Sally began to sew away industriously to make up for lost time, while her thoughts flew a good deal faster than her needle.
eagernessnounUS /ˈiːɡərnəs/
a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something
From this reading Catching up her sewing again, which she had quickly dropped on the floor in her eagerness to see the belated rider, Sally began to sew away industriously to make up for lost time, while her thoughts flew a good deal faster than her needle.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading She found her mother still sleeping soundly in her chair, quite oblivious of surroundings, and little dreaming that the secret the Squire had urged her to keep so securely had reached a third pair of ears already in its swift journeyings.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading There was no longer any danger threatening her sweetheart, so far as the present intended raid was concerned, and possibly this itself would fail of fruition.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading There was no longer any danger threatening her sweetheart, so far as the present intended raid was concerned, and possibly this itself would fail of fruition.
fasteradverbUS /ˈfæstər/
more quickly
From this reading Catching up her sewing again, which she had quickly dropped on the floor in her eagerness to see the belated rider, Sally began to sew away industriously to make up for lost time, while her thoughts flew a good deal faster than her needle.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading Her surcharged mind was now happily relieved of a portion of its burden of fears.
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading Catching up her sewing again, which she had quickly dropped on the floor in her eagerness to see the belated rider, Sally began to sew away industriously to make up for lost time, while her thoughts flew a good deal faster than her needle.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Catching up her sewing again, which she had quickly dropped on the floor in her eagerness to see the belated rider, Sally began to sew away industriously to make up for lost time, while her thoughts flew a good deal faster than her needle.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Catching up her sewing again, which she had quickly dropped on the floor in her eagerness to see the belated rider, Sally began to sew away industriously to make up for lost time, while her thoughts flew a good deal faster than her needle.
set up or found
From this reading She found her mother still sleeping soundly in her chair, quite oblivious of surroundings, and little dreaming that the secret the Squire had urged her to keep so securely had reached a third pair of ears already in its swift journeyings.
fruitionnounUS /fruːˈɪʃən/
the condition of bearing fruit
From this reading There was no longer any danger threatening her sweetheart, so far as the present intended raid was concerned, and possibly this itself would fail of fruition.
a young female
From this reading The girl stole quietly into the toll-house after her lover had ridden away toward the misty hills.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Catching up her sewing again, which she had quickly dropped on the floor in her eagerness to see the belated rider, Sally began to sew away industriously to make up for lost time, while her thoughts flew a good deal faster than her needle.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The girl stole quietly into the toll-house after her lover had ridden away toward the misty hills.
happilyadverbUS /ˈhæpəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading Her surcharged mind was now happily relieved of a portion of its burden of fears.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The girl stole quietly into the toll-house after her lover had ridden away toward the misty hills.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading The girl stole quietly into the toll-house after her lover had ridden away toward the misty hills.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She found her mother still sleeping soundly in her chair, quite oblivious of surroundings, and little dreaming that the secret the Squire had urged her to keep so securely had reached a third pair of ears already in its swift journeyings.
industriouslyadverb
in an industrious manner
From this reading Catching up her sewing again, which she had quickly dropped on the floor in her eagerness to see the belated rider, Sally began to sew away industriously to make up for lost time, while her thoughts flew a good deal faster than her needle.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading There was no longer any danger threatening her sweetheart, so far as the present intended raid was concerned, and possibly this itself would fail of fruition.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The girl stole quietly into the toll-house after her lover had ridden away toward the misty hills.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading She found her mother still sleeping soundly in her chair, quite oblivious of surroundings, and little dreaming that the secret the Squire had urged her to keep so securely had reached a third pair of ears already in its swift journeyings.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading There was no longer any danger threatening her sweetheart, so far as the present intended raid was concerned, and possibly this itself would fail of fruition.
journeyings
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From this reading She found her mother still sleeping soundly in her chair, quite oblivious of surroundings, and little dreaming that the secret the Squire had urged her to keep so securely had reached a third pair of ears already in its swift journeyings.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading She found her mother still sleeping soundly in her chair, quite oblivious of surroundings, and little dreaming that the secret the Squire had urged her to keep so securely had reached a third pair of ears already in its swift journeyings.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She found her mother still sleeping soundly in her chair, quite oblivious of surroundings, and little dreaming that the secret the Squire had urged her to keep so securely had reached a third pair of ears already in its swift journeyings.
for more time
From this reading There was no longer any danger threatening her sweetheart, so far as the present intended raid was concerned, and possibly this itself would fail of fruition.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Catching up her sewing again, which she had quickly dropped on the floor in her eagerness to see the belated rider, Sally began to sew away industriously to make up for lost time, while her thoughts flew a good deal faster than her needle.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading The girl stole quietly into the toll-house after her lover had ridden away toward the misty hills.
engage in
From this reading Catching up her sewing again, which she had quickly dropped on the floor in her eagerness to see the belated rider, Sally began to sew away industriously to make up for lost time, while her thoughts flew a good deal faster than her needle.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Her surcharged mind was now happily relieved of a portion of its burden of fears.
mistyadjectiveUS /ˈmɪsti/
filled or abounding with fog or mist
From this reading The girl stole quietly into the toll-house after her lover had ridden away toward the misty hills.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading She found her mother still sleeping soundly in her chair, quite oblivious of surroundings, and little dreaming that the secret the Squire had urged her to keep so securely had reached a third pair of ears already in its swift journeyings.
needlenounUS /ˈniːdəl/
the leaf of a conifer
From this reading Catching up her sewing again, which she had quickly dropped on the floor in her eagerness to see the belated rider, Sally began to sew away industriously to make up for lost time, while her thoughts flew a good deal faster than her needle.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no longer any danger threatening her sweetheart, so far as the present intended raid was concerned, and possibly this itself would fail of fruition.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Her surcharged mind was now happily relieved of a portion of its burden of fears.
obliviousadjectiveUS /əˈblɪviəs/
(followed by “to” or “of”) lacking conscious awareness of
From this reading She found her mother still sleeping soundly in her chair, quite oblivious of surroundings, and little dreaming that the secret the Squire had urged her to keep so securely had reached a third pair of ears already in its swift journeyings.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She found her mother still sleeping soundly in her chair, quite oblivious of surroundings, and little dreaming that the secret the Squire had urged her to keep so securely had reached a third pair of ears already in its swift journeyings.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Catching up her sewing again, which she had quickly dropped on the floor in her eagerness to see the belated rider, Sally began to sew away industriously to make up for lost time, while her thoughts flew a good deal faster than her needle.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading She found her mother still sleeping soundly in her chair, quite oblivious of surroundings, and little dreaming that the secret the Squire had urged her to keep so securely had reached a third pair of ears already in its swift journeyings.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Her surcharged mind was now happily relieved of a portion of its burden of fears.
by chance
From this reading There was no longer any danger threatening her sweetheart, so far as the present intended raid was concerned, and possibly this itself would fail of fruition.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading There was no longer any danger threatening her sweetheart, so far as the present intended raid was concerned, and possibly this itself would fail of fruition.
with speed
From this reading Catching up her sewing again, which she had quickly dropped on the floor in her eagerness to see the belated rider, Sally began to sew away industriously to make up for lost time, while her thoughts flew a good deal faster than her needle.
with low volume
From this reading The girl stole quietly into the toll-house after her lover had ridden away toward the misty hills.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading She found her mother still sleeping soundly in her chair, quite oblivious of surroundings, and little dreaming that the secret the Squire had urged her to keep so securely had reached a third pair of ears already in its swift journeyings.
raidverbUS /reɪd/
search without warning, make a sudden surprise attack on
From this reading There was no longer any danger threatening her sweetheart, so far as the present intended raid was concerned, and possibly this itself would fail of fruition.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading She found her mother still sleeping soundly in her chair, quite oblivious of surroundings, and little dreaming that the secret the Squire had urged her to keep so securely had reached a third pair of ears already in its swift journeyings.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading Her surcharged mind was now happily relieved of a portion of its burden of fears.
riddenverbUS /ˈrɪdən/
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading The girl stole quietly into the toll-house after her lover had ridden away toward the misty hills.
ridernounUS /ˈraɪdər/
a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading Catching up her sewing again, which she had quickly dropped on the floor in her eagerness to see the belated rider, Sally began to sew away industriously to make up for lost time, while her thoughts flew a good deal faster than her needle.
witty remark
From this reading Catching up her sewing again, which she had quickly dropped on the floor in her eagerness to see the belated rider, Sally began to sew away industriously to make up for lost time, while her thoughts flew a good deal faster than her needle.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading She found her mother still sleeping soundly in her chair, quite oblivious of surroundings, and little dreaming that the secret the Squire had urged her to keep so securely had reached a third pair of ears already in its swift journeyings.
securelyadverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrli/
in a secure manner; in a manner free from danger
From this reading She found her mother still sleeping soundly in her chair, quite oblivious of surroundings, and little dreaming that the secret the Squire had urged her to keep so securely had reached a third pair of ears already in its swift journeyings.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Catching up her sewing again, which she had quickly dropped on the floor in her eagerness to see the belated rider, Sally began to sew away industriously to make up for lost time, while her thoughts flew a good deal faster than her needle.
sewverbUS /soʊ/
fasten by sewing; do needlework
From this reading Catching up her sewing again, which she had quickly dropped on the floor in her eagerness to see the belated rider, Sally began to sew away industriously to make up for lost time, while her thoughts flew a good deal faster than her needle.
sewingnounUS /ˈsoʊɪŋ/
joining or attaching by stitches
From this reading Catching up her sewing again, which she had quickly dropped on the floor in her eagerness to see the belated rider, Sally began to sew away industriously to make up for lost time, while her thoughts flew a good deal faster than her needle.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She found her mother still sleeping soundly in her chair, quite oblivious of surroundings, and little dreaming that the secret the Squire had urged her to keep so securely had reached a third pair of ears already in its swift journeyings.
the state of being asleep
From this reading She found her mother still sleeping soundly in her chair, quite oblivious of surroundings, and little dreaming that the secret the Squire had urged her to keep so securely had reached a third pair of ears already in its swift journeyings.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She found her mother still sleeping soundly in her chair, quite oblivious of surroundings, and little dreaming that the secret the Squire had urged her to keep so securely had reached a third pair of ears already in its swift journeyings.
soundlyadverbUS /ˈsaʊndli/
deeply or completely
From this reading She found her mother still sleeping soundly in her chair, quite oblivious of surroundings, and little dreaming that the secret the Squire had urged her to keep so securely had reached a third pair of ears already in its swift journeyings.
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading She found her mother still sleeping soundly in her chair, quite oblivious of surroundings, and little dreaming that the secret the Squire had urged her to keep so securely had reached a third pair of ears already in its swift journeyings.
not in physical motion
From this reading She found her mother still sleeping soundly in her chair, quite oblivious of surroundings, and little dreaming that the secret the Squire had urged her to keep so securely had reached a third pair of ears already in its swift journeyings.
a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women
From this reading The girl stole quietly into the toll-house after her lover had ridden away toward the misty hills.
surcharged
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Her surcharged mind was now happily relieved of a portion of its burden of fears.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading She found her mother still sleeping soundly in her chair, quite oblivious of surroundings, and little dreaming that the secret the Squire had urged her to keep so securely had reached a third pair of ears already in its swift journeyings.
sweetheartnounUS /ˈswiːthɑːrt/
a person loved by another person
From this reading There was no longer any danger threatening her sweetheart, so far as the present intended raid was concerned, and possibly this itself would fail of fruition.
moving very fast
From this reading She found her mother still sleeping soundly in her chair, quite oblivious of surroundings, and little dreaming that the secret the Squire had urged her to keep so securely had reached a third pair of ears already in its swift journeyings.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Catching up her sewing again, which she had quickly dropped on the floor in her eagerness to see the belated rider, Sally began to sew away industriously to make up for lost time, while her thoughts flew a good deal faster than her needle.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She found her mother still sleeping soundly in her chair, quite oblivious of surroundings, and little dreaming that the secret the Squire had urged her to keep so securely had reached a third pair of ears already in its swift journeyings.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The girl stole quietly into the toll-house after her lover had ridden away toward the misty hills.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no longer any danger threatening her sweetheart, so far as the present intended raid was concerned, and possibly this itself would fail of fruition.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading She found her mother still sleeping soundly in her chair, quite oblivious of surroundings, and little dreaming that the secret the Squire had urged her to keep so securely had reached a third pair of ears already in its swift journeyings.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There was no longer any danger threatening her sweetheart, so far as the present intended raid was concerned, and possibly this itself would fail of fruition.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Catching up her sewing again, which she had quickly dropped on the floor in her eagerness to see the belated rider, Sally began to sew away industriously to make up for lost time, while her thoughts flew a good deal faster than her needle.
threateningadjectiveUS /ˈθretənɪŋ/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading There was no longer any danger threatening her sweetheart, so far as the present intended raid was concerned, and possibly this itself would fail of fruition.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Catching up her sewing again, which she had quickly dropped on the floor in her eagerness to see the belated rider, Sally began to sew away industriously to make up for lost time, while her thoughts flew a good deal faster than her needle.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She found her mother still sleeping soundly in her chair, quite oblivious of surroundings, and little dreaming that the secret the Squire had urged her to keep so securely had reached a third pair of ears already in its swift journeyings.
toll-house
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The girl stole quietly into the toll-house after her lover had ridden away toward the misty hills.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading The girl stole quietly into the toll-house after her lover had ridden away toward the misty hills.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Catching up her sewing again, which she had quickly dropped on the floor in her eagerness to see the belated rider, Sally began to sew away industriously to make up for lost time, while her thoughts flew a good deal faster than her needle.
past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading She found her mother still sleeping soundly in her chair, quite oblivious of surroundings, and little dreaming that the secret the Squire had urged her to keep so securely had reached a third pair of ears already in its swift journeyings.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her surcharged mind was now happily relieved of a portion of its burden of fears.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Catching up her sewing again, which she had quickly dropped on the floor in her eagerness to see the belated rider, Sally began to sew away industriously to make up for lost time, while her thoughts flew a good deal faster than her needle.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Catching up her sewing again, which she had quickly dropped on the floor in her eagerness to see the belated rider, Sally began to sew away industriously to make up for lost time, while her thoughts flew a good deal faster than her needle.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading There was no longer any danger threatening her sweetheart, so far as the present intended raid was concerned, and possibly this itself would fail of fruition.
