used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On that same afternoon, and about sunset or a little later, Pedro was eating a frugal supper in the hollow hillock with Kissie.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading On that same afternoon, and about sunset or a little later, Pedro was eating a frugal supper in the hollow hillock with Kissie.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading She, on account of her friends, was uneasy and sad, while he was still experiencing the fear of dealing with something not of this world.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading On that same afternoon, and about sunset or a little later, Pedro was eating a frugal supper in the hollow hillock with Kissie.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On that same afternoon, and about sunset or a little later, Pedro was eating a frugal supper in the hollow hillock with Kissie.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both were downcast.
dealingnounUS /ˈdiːlɪŋ/
method or manner of conduct in relation to others
From this reading She, on account of her friends, was uneasy and sad, while he was still experiencing the fear of dealing with something not of this world.
downcastadjectiveUS /ˈdaʊnkæst/
directed downward
From this reading Both were downcast.
the act of consuming food
From this reading On that same afternoon, and about sunset or a little later, Pedro was eating a frugal supper in the hollow hillock with Kissie.
experiencingverbUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪŋ/
-ing form of “experience” — undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading She, on account of her friends, was uneasy and sad, while he was still experiencing the fear of dealing with something not of this world.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading She, on account of her friends, was uneasy and sad, while he was still experiencing the fear of dealing with something not of this world.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading The mysterious voice he knew so well of old, that terrible form he had seen, still haunted him.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading She, on account of her friends, was uneasy and sad, while he was still experiencing the fear of dealing with something not of this world.
frugaladjectiveUS /ˈfruːɡəl/
avoiding waste
From this reading On that same afternoon, and about sunset or a little later, Pedro was eating a frugal supper in the hollow hillock with Kissie.
destroyed or killed
From this reading GONE--GONE!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The mysterious voice he knew so well of old, that terrible form he had seen, still haunted him.
hauntedadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪd/
having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
From this reading The mysterious voice he knew so well of old, that terrible form he had seen, still haunted him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She, on account of her friends, was uneasy and sad, while he was still experiencing the fear of dealing with something not of this world.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She, on account of her friends, was uneasy and sad, while he was still experiencing the fear of dealing with something not of this world.
hillocknounUS /ˈhɪlək/
a small natural hill
From this reading On that same afternoon, and about sunset or a little later, Pedro was eating a frugal supper in the hollow hillock with Kissie.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The mysterious voice he knew so well of old, that terrible form he had seen, still haunted him.
not solid; having a space or gap or cavity
From this reading On that same afternoon, and about sunset or a little later, Pedro was eating a frugal supper in the hollow hillock with Kissie.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On that same afternoon, and about sunset or a little later, Pedro was eating a frugal supper in the hollow hillock with Kissie.
Kissie
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From this reading On that same afternoon, and about sunset or a little later, Pedro was eating a frugal supper in the hollow hillock with Kissie.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The mysterious voice he knew so well of old, that terrible form he had seen, still haunted him.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading On that same afternoon, and about sunset or a little later, Pedro was eating a frugal supper in the hollow hillock with Kissie.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading On that same afternoon, and about sunset or a little later, Pedro was eating a frugal supper in the hollow hillock with Kissie.
of an obscure nature
From this reading The mysterious voice he knew so well of old, that terrible form he had seen, still haunted him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She, on account of her friends, was uneasy and sad, while he was still experiencing the fear of dealing with something not of this world.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She, on account of her friends, was uneasy and sad, while he was still experiencing the fear of dealing with something not of this world.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The mysterious voice he knew so well of old, that terrible form he had seen, still haunted him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On that same afternoon, and about sunset or a little later, Pedro was eating a frugal supper in the hollow hillock with Kissie.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading On that same afternoon, and about sunset or a little later, Pedro was eating a frugal supper in the hollow hillock with Kissie.
Pedro
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From this reading On that same afternoon, and about sunset or a little later, Pedro was eating a frugal supper in the hollow hillock with Kissie.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading She, on account of her friends, was uneasy and sad, while he was still experiencing the fear of dealing with something not of this world.
Identical; not different.
From this reading On that same afternoon, and about sunset or a little later, Pedro was eating a frugal supper in the hollow hillock with Kissie.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The mysterious voice he knew so well of old, that terrible form he had seen, still haunted him.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She, on account of her friends, was uneasy and sad, while he was still experiencing the fear of dealing with something not of this world.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The mysterious voice he knew so well of old, that terrible form he had seen, still haunted him.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading She, on account of her friends, was uneasy and sad, while he was still experiencing the fear of dealing with something not of this world.
not in physical motion
From this reading She, on account of her friends, was uneasy and sad, while he was still experiencing the fear of dealing with something not of this world.
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading On that same afternoon, and about sunset or a little later, Pedro was eating a frugal supper in the hollow hillock with Kissie.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading On that same afternoon, and about sunset or a little later, Pedro was eating a frugal supper in the hollow hillock with Kissie.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading The mysterious voice he knew so well of old, that terrible form he had seen, still haunted him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On that same afternoon, and about sunset or a little later, Pedro was eating a frugal supper in the hollow hillock with Kissie.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On that same afternoon, and about sunset or a little later, Pedro was eating a frugal supper in the hollow hillock with Kissie.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading She, on account of her friends, was uneasy and sad, while he was still experiencing the fear of dealing with something not of this world.
uneasyadjectiveUS /əˈniːzi/
lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading She, on account of her friends, was uneasy and sad, while he was still experiencing the fear of dealing with something not of this world.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading The mysterious voice he knew so well of old, that terrible form he had seen, still haunted him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On that same afternoon, and about sunset or a little later, Pedro was eating a frugal supper in the hollow hillock with Kissie.
(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 The mysterious voice he knew so well of old, that terrible form he had seen, still haunted him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Both were downcast.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading She, on account of her friends, was uneasy and sad, while he was still experiencing the fear of dealing with something not of this world.
in the company of; together with
From this reading On that same afternoon, and about sunset or a little later, Pedro was eating a frugal supper in the hollow hillock with Kissie.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading She, on account of her friends, was uneasy and sad, while he was still experiencing the fear of dealing with something not of this world.
