having companions or an escort
From this reading As she had expected, her step-mother had accompanied her father to London that afternoon, and she found herself free for the time of their watchfulness.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading As she had expected, her step-mother had accompanied her father to London that afternoon, and she found herself free for the time of their watchfulness.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading HOW SIR GUY KEPT HIS TRYST For one hour before sunset of that same day Phoebe had been patiently waiting alone behind the east wall of the inn garden.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As she had expected, her step-mother had accompanied her father to London that afternoon, and she found herself free for the time of their watchfulness.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading She did not know that this apparent carelessness was based upon knowledge of another surveillance more strict and secret, and therefore more effective than their own.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading She did not know that this apparent carelessness was based upon knowledge of another surveillance more strict and secret, and therefore more effective than their own.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As she had expected, her step-mother had accompanied her father to London that afternoon, and she found herself free for the time of their watchfulness.
basedadjectiveUS /beɪst/
having a base
From this reading She did not know that this apparent carelessness was based upon knowledge of another surveillance more strict and secret, and therefore more effective than their own.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading HOW SIR GUY KEPT HIS TRYST For one hour before sunset of that same day Phoebe had been patiently waiting alone behind the east wall of the inn garden.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading HOW SIR GUY KEPT HIS TRYST For one hour before sunset of that same day Phoebe had been patiently waiting alone behind the east wall of the inn garden.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading HOW SIR GUY KEPT HIS TRYST For one hour before sunset of that same day Phoebe had been patiently waiting alone behind the east wall of the inn garden.
carelessnessnounUS /ˈkerləsnəs/
the quality of not being careful or taking pains
From this reading She did not know that this apparent carelessness was based upon knowledge of another surveillance more strict and secret, and therefore more effective than their own.
countrysidenounUS /ˈkʌntrisaɪd/
rural regions
From this reading The shadow of the wall within which she was standing lengthened more and more rapidly, until, as the sun touched the western horizon, the whole countryside to the east was obscured.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading HOW SIR GUY KEPT HIS TRYST For one hour before sunset of that same day Phoebe had been patiently waiting alone behind the east wall of the inn garden.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She did not know that this apparent carelessness was based upon knowledge of another surveillance more strict and secret, and therefore more effective than their own.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading HOW SIR GUY KEPT HIS TRYST For one hour before sunset of that same day Phoebe had been patiently waiting alone behind the east wall of the inn garden.
effectiveadjectiveUS /ɪˈfektɪv/
producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
From this reading She did not know that this apparent carelessness was based upon knowledge of another surveillance more strict and secret, and therefore more effective than their own.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading As she had expected, her step-mother had accompanied her father to London that afternoon, and she found herself free for the time of their watchfulness.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading As she had expected, her step-mother had accompanied her father to London that afternoon, and she found herself free for the time of their watchfulness.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading HOW SIR GUY KEPT HIS TRYST For one hour before sunset of that same day Phoebe had been patiently waiting alone behind the east wall of the inn garden.
set up or found
From this reading As she had expected, her step-mother had accompanied her father to London that afternoon, and she found herself free for the time of their watchfulness.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading As she had expected, her step-mother had accompanied her father to London that afternoon, and she found herself free for the time of their watchfulness.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading HOW SIR GUY KEPT HIS TRYST For one hour before sunset of that same day Phoebe had been patiently waiting alone behind the east wall of the inn garden.
GUYnounUS /ɡaɪ/
an informal term for a youth or man
From this reading HOW SIR GUY KEPT HIS TRYST For one hour before sunset of that same day Phoebe had been patiently waiting alone behind the east wall of the inn garden.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading HOW SIR GUY KEPT HIS TRYST For one hour before sunset of that same day Phoebe had been patiently waiting alone behind the east wall of the inn garden.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As she had expected, her step-mother had accompanied her father to London that afternoon, and she found herself free for the time of their watchfulness.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading As she had expected, her step-mother had accompanied her father to London that afternoon, and she found herself free for the time of their watchfulness.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HOW SIR GUY KEPT HIS TRYST For one hour before sunset of that same day Phoebe had been patiently waiting alone behind the east wall of the inn garden.
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading The shadow of the wall within which she was standing lengthened more and more rapidly, until, as the sun touched the western horizon, the whole countryside to the east was obscured.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading HOW SIR GUY KEPT HIS TRYST For one hour before sunset of that same day Phoebe had been patiently waiting alone behind the east wall of the inn garden.
HOW
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From this reading HOW SIR GUY KEPT HIS TRYST For one hour before sunset of that same day Phoebe had been patiently waiting alone behind the east wall of the inn garden.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading HOW SIR GUY KEPT HIS TRYST For one hour before sunset of that same day Phoebe had been patiently waiting alone behind the east wall of the inn garden.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Phoebe moved out into the middle of the road which ran parallel to the garden wall and looked longingly toward the north.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading HOW SIR GUY KEPT HIS TRYST For one hour before sunset of that same day Phoebe had been patiently waiting alone behind the east wall of the inn garden.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She did not know that this apparent carelessness was based upon knowledge of another surveillance more strict and secret, and therefore more effective than their own.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading She did not know that this apparent carelessness was based upon knowledge of another surveillance more strict and secret, and therefore more effective than their own.
lengthenedadjectiveUS /ˈleŋθənd/
drawn out or made longer spatially
From this reading The shadow of the wall within which she was standing lengthened more and more rapidly, until, as the sun touched the western horizon, the whole countryside to the east was obscured.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading As she had expected, her step-mother had accompanied her father to London that afternoon, and she found herself free for the time of their watchfulness.
longinglyadverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɪŋli/
in a yearning manner
From this reading Phoebe moved out into the middle of the road which ran parallel to the garden wall and looked longingly toward the north.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Phoebe moved out into the middle of the road which ran parallel to the garden wall and looked longingly toward the north.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading Phoebe moved out into the middle of the road which ran parallel to the garden wall and looked longingly toward the north.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She did not know that this apparent carelessness was based upon knowledge of another surveillance more strict and secret, and therefore more effective than their own.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Phoebe moved out into the middle of the road which ran parallel to the garden wall and looked longingly toward the north.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Phoebe moved out into the middle of the road which ran parallel to the garden wall and looked longingly toward the north.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She did not know that this apparent carelessness was based upon knowledge of another surveillance more strict and secret, and therefore more effective than their own.
obscuredverbUS /əbsˈkjʊrd/
past form of “obscure” — make less visible or unclear
From this reading The shadow of the wall within which she was standing lengthened more and more rapidly, until, as the sun touched the western horizon, the whole countryside to the east was obscured.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HOW SIR GUY KEPT HIS TRYST For one hour before sunset of that same day Phoebe had been patiently waiting alone behind the east wall of the inn garden.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading HOW SIR GUY KEPT HIS TRYST For one hour before sunset of that same day Phoebe had been patiently waiting alone behind the east wall of the inn garden.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Phoebe moved out into the middle of the road which ran parallel to the garden wall and looked longingly toward the north.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading She did not know that this apparent carelessness was based upon knowledge of another surveillance more strict and secret, and therefore more effective than their own.
parallelnounUS /ˈperəlel/
something having the property of being analogous to something else
From this reading Phoebe moved out into the middle of the road which ran parallel to the garden wall and looked longingly toward the north.
patientlyadverbUS /ˈpeɪʃəntli/
with patience; in a patient manner
From this reading HOW SIR GUY KEPT HIS TRYST For one hour before sunset of that same day Phoebe had been patiently waiting alone behind the east wall of the inn garden.
PhoebenounUS /ˈfiːbi/
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading HOW SIR GUY KEPT HIS TRYST For one hour before sunset of that same day Phoebe had been patiently waiting alone behind the east wall of the inn garden.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Phoebe moved out into the middle of the road which ran parallel to the garden wall and looked longingly toward the north.
with speed
From this reading The shadow of the wall within which she was standing lengthened more and more rapidly, until, as the sun touched the western horizon, the whole countryside to the east was obscured.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Phoebe moved out into the middle of the road which ran parallel to the garden wall and looked longingly toward the north.
Identical; not different.
From this reading HOW SIR GUY KEPT HIS TRYST For one hour before sunset of that same day Phoebe had been patiently waiting alone behind the east wall of the inn garden.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading She did not know that this apparent carelessness was based upon knowledge of another surveillance more strict and secret, and therefore more effective than their own.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading The shadow of the wall within which she was standing lengthened more and more rapidly, until, as the sun touched the western horizon, the whole countryside to the east was obscured.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As she had expected, her step-mother had accompanied her father to London that afternoon, and she found herself free for the time of their watchfulness.
term of address for a man
From this reading HOW SIR GUY KEPT HIS TRYST For one hour before sunset of that same day Phoebe had been patiently waiting alone behind the east wall of the inn garden.
having a supporting base
From this reading The shadow of the wall within which she was standing lengthened more and more rapidly, until, as the sun touched the western horizon, the whole countryside to the east was obscured.
step-mother
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From this reading As she had expected, her step-mother had accompanied her father to London that afternoon, and she found herself free for the time of their watchfulness.
strictadjectiveUS /strɪkt/
rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard
From this reading She did not know that this apparent carelessness was based upon knowledge of another surveillance more strict and secret, and therefore more effective than their own.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The shadow of the wall within which she was standing lengthened more and more rapidly, until, as the sun touched the western horizon, the whole countryside to the east was obscured.
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading HOW SIR GUY KEPT HIS TRYST For one hour before sunset of that same day Phoebe had been patiently waiting alone behind the east wall of the inn garden.
surveillancenounUS /sərˈveɪləns/
close observation of a person or group (usually by the police)
From this reading She did not know that this apparent carelessness was based upon knowledge of another surveillance more strict and secret, and therefore more effective than their own.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading She did not know that this apparent carelessness was based upon knowledge of another surveillance more strict and secret, and therefore more effective than their own.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading HOW SIR GUY KEPT HIS TRYST For one hour before sunset of that same day Phoebe had been patiently waiting alone behind the east wall of the inn garden.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW SIR GUY KEPT HIS TRYST For one hour before sunset of that same day Phoebe had been patiently waiting alone behind the east wall of the inn garden.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading As she had expected, her step-mother had accompanied her father to London that afternoon, and she found herself free for the time of their watchfulness.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading She did not know that this apparent carelessness was based upon knowledge of another surveillance more strict and secret, and therefore more effective than their own.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading She did not know that this apparent carelessness was based upon knowledge of another surveillance more strict and secret, and therefore more effective than their own.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading As she had expected, her step-mother had accompanied her father to London that afternoon, and she found herself free for the time of their watchfulness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As she had expected, her step-mother had accompanied her father to London that afternoon, and she found herself free for the time of their watchfulness.
having come into contact
From this reading The shadow of the wall within which she was standing lengthened more and more rapidly, until, as the sun touched the western horizon, the whole countryside to the east was obscured.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Phoebe moved out into the middle of the road which ran parallel to the garden wall and looked longingly toward the north.
TRYSTnounUS /trɪst/
a date; usually with a member of the opposite sex
From this reading HOW SIR GUY KEPT HIS TRYST For one hour before sunset of that same day Phoebe had been patiently waiting alone behind the east wall of the inn garden.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The shadow of the wall within which she was standing lengthened more and more rapidly, until, as the sun touched the western horizon, the whole countryside to the east was obscured.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading She did not know that this apparent carelessness was based upon knowledge of another surveillance more strict and secret, and therefore more effective than their own.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading HOW SIR GUY KEPT HIS TRYST For one hour before sunset of that same day Phoebe had been patiently waiting alone behind the east wall of the inn garden.
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 HOW SIR GUY KEPT HIS TRYST For one hour before sunset of that same day Phoebe had been patiently waiting alone behind the east wall of the inn garden.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She did not know that this apparent carelessness was based upon knowledge of another surveillance more strict and secret, and therefore more effective than their own.
watchfulnessnoun
the process of paying close and continuous attention
From this reading As she had expected, her step-mother had accompanied her father to London that afternoon, and she found herself free for the time of their watchfulness.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading The shadow of the wall within which she was standing lengthened more and more rapidly, until, as the sun touched the western horizon, the whole countryside to the east was obscured.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The shadow of the wall within which she was standing lengthened more and more rapidly, until, as the sun touched the western horizon, the whole countryside to the east was obscured.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The shadow of the wall within which she was standing lengthened more and more rapidly, until, as the sun touched the western horizon, the whole countryside to the east was obscured.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The shadow of the wall within which she was standing lengthened more and more rapidly, until, as the sun touched the western horizon, the whole countryside to the east was obscured.
