used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Hugo's big woolen cap was pulled down well over her ears and she again wore a coat much too large for her, a thing which, in other days long gone, might have made her laugh.
anew
From this reading Hugo's big woolen cap was pulled down well over her ears and she again wore a coat much too large for her, a thing which, in other days long gone, might have made her laugh.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Hugo's big woolen cap was pulled down well over her ears and she again wore a coat much too large for her, a thing which, in other days long gone, might have made her laugh.
at or in or to any place
From this reading What object was there in moving there or anywhere else?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As she moved to the door she hesitated.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Hugo's big woolen cap was pulled down well over her ears and she again wore a coat much too large for her, a thing which, in other days long gone, might have made her laugh.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading Hugo's big woolen cap was pulled down well over her ears and she again wore a coat much too large for her, a thing which, in other days long gone, might have made her laugh.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading Hugo's big woolen cap was pulled down well over her ears and she again wore a coat much too large for her, a thing which, in other days long gone, might have made her laugh.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Hugo's big woolen cap was pulled down well over her ears and she again wore a coat much too large for her, a thing which, in other days long gone, might have made her laugh.
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading Deeper in the Wilderness Within the shack Madge was now ready to start.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading As she moved to the door she hesitated.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Hugo's big woolen cap was pulled down well over her ears and she again wore a coat much too large for her, a thing which, in other days long gone, might have made her laugh.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading Hugo's big woolen cap was pulled down well over her ears and she again wore a coat much too large for her, a thing which, in other days long gone, might have made her laugh.
else
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From this reading What object was there in moving there or anywhere else?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Hugo's big woolen cap was pulled down well over her ears and she again wore a coat much too large for her, a thing which, in other days long gone, might have made her laugh.
the act of departing
From this reading Where was she going to?
destroyed or killed
From this reading Hugo's big woolen cap was pulled down well over her ears and she again wore a coat much too large for her, a thing which, in other days long gone, might have made her laugh.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Hugo's big woolen cap was pulled down well over her ears and she again wore a coat much too large for her, a thing which, in other days long gone, might have made her laugh.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Hugo's big woolen cap was pulled down well over her ears and she again wore a coat much too large for her, a thing which, in other days long gone, might have made her laugh.
past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading As she moved to the door she hesitated.
Hugo'snounUS /ˈhjuːɡoʊz/
possessive form of “hugo” — French poet and novelist and dramatist; leader of the romantic movement in France (1802-1885)
From this reading Hugo's big woolen cap was pulled down well over her ears and she again wore a coat much too large for her, a thing which, in other days long gone, might have made her laugh.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Deeper in the Wilderness Within the shack Madge was now ready to start.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Hugo's big woolen cap was pulled down well over her ears and she again wore a coat much too large for her, a thing which, in other days long gone, might have made her laugh.
the sound of laughing
From this reading Hugo's big woolen cap was pulled down well over her ears and she again wore a coat much too large for her, a thing which, in other days long gone, might have made her laugh.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Hugo's big woolen cap was pulled down well over her ears and she again wore a coat much too large for her, a thing which, in other days long gone, might have made her laugh.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Hugo's big woolen cap was pulled down well over her ears and she again wore a coat much too large for her, a thing which, in other days long gone, might have made her laugh.
Madge
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From this reading Deeper in the Wilderness Within the shack Madge was now ready to start.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Hugo's big woolen cap was pulled down well over her ears and she again wore a coat much too large for her, a thing which, in other days long gone, might have made her laugh.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading As she moved to the door she hesitated.
in motion
From this reading What object was there in moving there or anywhere else?
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Hugo's big woolen cap was pulled down well over her ears and she again wore a coat much too large for her, a thing which, in other days long gone, might have made her laugh.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Deeper in the Wilderness Within the shack Madge was now ready to start.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading What object was there in moving there or anywhere else?
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading What object was there in moving there or anywhere else?
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Hugo's big woolen cap was pulled down well over her ears and she again wore a coat much too large for her, a thing which, in other days long gone, might have made her laugh.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Hugo's big woolen cap was pulled down well over her ears and she again wore a coat much too large for her, a thing which, in other days long gone, might have made her laugh.
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading Hugo's big woolen cap was pulled down well over her ears and she again wore a coat much too large for her, a thing which, in other days long gone, might have made her laugh.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Deeper in the Wilderness Within the shack Madge was now ready to start.
shacknounUS /ʃæk/
small crude shelter used as a dwelling
From this reading Deeper in the Wilderness Within the shack Madge was now ready to start.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Hugo's big woolen cap was pulled down well over her ears and she again wore a coat much too large for her, a thing which, in other days long gone, might have made her laugh.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Deeper in the Wilderness Within the shack Madge was now ready to start.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Deeper in the Wilderness Within the shack Madge was now ready to start.
in or at that place or location
From this reading What object was there in moving there or anywhere else?
a special situation
From this reading Hugo's big woolen cap was pulled down well over her ears and she again wore a coat much too large for her, a thing which, in other days long gone, might have made her laugh.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Deeper in the Wilderness Within the shack Madge was now ready to start.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Hugo's big woolen cap was pulled down well over her ears and she again wore a coat much too large for her, a thing which, in other days long gone, might have made her laugh.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Deeper in the Wilderness Within the shack Madge was now ready to start.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Hugo's big woolen cap was pulled down well over her ears and she again wore a coat much too large for her, a thing which, in other days long gone, might have made her laugh.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What object was there in moving there or anywhere else?
in or at the place that
From this reading Where was she going to?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Hugo's big woolen cap was pulled down well over her ears and she again wore a coat much too large for her, a thing which, in other days long gone, might have made her laugh.
WildernessnounUS /ˈwɪldərnəs/
(politics) a state of disfavor
From this reading Deeper in the Wilderness Within the shack Madge was now ready to start.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Deeper in the Wilderness Within the shack Madge was now ready to start.
woolennounUS /ˈwʊlən/
a fabric made from the hair of sheep
From this reading Hugo's big woolen cap was pulled down well over her ears and she again wore a coat much too large for her, a thing which, in other days long gone, might have made her laugh.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading Hugo's big woolen cap was pulled down well over her ears and she again wore a coat much too large for her, a thing which, in other days long gone, might have made her laugh.
