used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As he started out he was conscious of a strange sensation of shock, as if his feet had suddenly touched firm ground.
(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 All these months since Ellen had been working in the factory he had been vacillating.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading When he caught a glimpse of her fair head among the other girls, he realized how unspeakably dear she was to him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he started out he was conscious of a strange sensation of shock, as if his feet had suddenly touched firm ground.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading All these months since Ellen had been working in the factory he had been vacillating.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The very next evening Robert Lloyd went to call on Ellen.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading When he caught a glimpse of her fair head among the other girls, he realized how unspeakably dear she was to him.
cheatverbUS /tʃiːt/
deprive somebody of something by deceit
From this reading He was undoubtedly in love with her; he did not for a moment cheat himself as to that.
intentionally conceived
From this reading As he started out he was conscious of a strange sensation of shock, as if his feet had suddenly touched firm ground.
dearly loved
From this reading When he caught a glimpse of her fair head among the other girls, he realized how unspeakably dear she was to him.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He was undoubtedly in love with her; he did not for a moment cheat himself as to that.
Ellen
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From this reading The very next evening Robert Lloyd went to call on Ellen.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The very next evening Robert Lloyd went to call on Ellen.
factorynounUS /ˈfæktəri/
a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing
From this reading All these months since Ellen had been working in the factory he had been vacillating.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading When he caught a glimpse of her fair head among the other girls, he realized how unspeakably dear she was to him.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading As he started out he was conscious of a strange sensation of shock, as if his feet had suddenly touched firm ground.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading As he started out he was conscious of a strange sensation of shock, as if his feet had suddenly touched firm ground.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was undoubtedly in love with her; he did not for a moment cheat himself as to that.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading When he caught a glimpse of her fair head among the other girls, he realized how unspeakably dear she was to him.
a quick look
From this reading When he caught a glimpse of her fair head among the other girls, he realized how unspeakably dear she was to him.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading As he started out he was conscious of a strange sensation of shock, as if his feet had suddenly touched firm ground.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As he started out he was conscious of a strange sensation of shock, as if his feet had suddenly touched firm ground.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As he started out he was conscious of a strange sensation of shock, as if his feet had suddenly touched firm ground.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading When he caught a glimpse of her fair head among the other girls, he realized how unspeakably dear she was to him.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He was undoubtedly in love with her; he did not for a moment cheat himself as to that.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When he caught a glimpse of her fair head among the other girls, he realized how unspeakably dear she was to him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He was undoubtedly in love with her; he did not for a moment cheat himself as to that.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As he started out he was conscious of a strange sensation of shock, as if his feet had suddenly touched firm ground.
how
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From this reading When he caught a glimpse of her fair head among the other girls, he realized how unspeakably dear she was to him.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading As he started out he was conscious of a strange sensation of shock, as if his feet had suddenly touched firm ground.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading All these months since Ellen had been working in the factory he had been vacillating.
LloydnounUS /lɔɪd/
United States comic actor in silent films; he used physical danger as a source of comedy (1893-1971)
From this reading The very next evening Robert Lloyd went to call on Ellen.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading He was undoubtedly in love with her; he did not for a moment cheat himself as to that.
a particular point in time
From this reading He was undoubtedly in love with her; he did not for a moment cheat himself as to that.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading All these months since Ellen had been working in the factory he had been vacillating.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The very next evening Robert Lloyd went to call on Ellen.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was undoubtedly in love with her; he did not for a moment cheat himself as to that.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As he started out he was conscious of a strange sensation of shock, as if his feet had suddenly touched firm ground.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The very next evening Robert Lloyd went to call on Ellen.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading When he caught a glimpse of her fair head among the other girls, he realized how unspeakably dear she was to him.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading As he started out he was conscious of a strange sensation of shock, as if his feet had suddenly touched firm ground.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading When he caught a glimpse of her fair head among the other girls, he realized how unspeakably dear she was to him.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading The very next evening Robert Lloyd went to call on Ellen.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading As he started out he was conscious of a strange sensation of shock, as if his feet had suddenly touched firm ground.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When he caught a glimpse of her fair head among the other girls, he realized how unspeakably dear she was to him.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading As he started out he was conscious of a strange sensation of shock, as if his feet had suddenly touched firm ground.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading All these months since Ellen had been working in the factory he had been vacillating.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading As he started out he was conscious of a strange sensation of shock, as if his feet had suddenly touched firm ground.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading As he started out he was conscious of a strange sensation of shock, as if his feet had suddenly touched firm ground.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading As he started out he was conscious of a strange sensation of shock, as if his feet had suddenly touched firm ground.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was undoubtedly in love with her; he did not for a moment cheat himself as to that.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The very next evening Robert Lloyd went to call on Ellen.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading All these months since Ellen had been working in the factory he had been vacillating.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The very next evening Robert Lloyd went to call on Ellen.
having come into contact
From this reading As he started out he was conscious of a strange sensation of shock, as if his feet had suddenly touched firm ground.
undoubtedlyadverbUS /ənˈdaʊtɪdli/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading He was undoubtedly in love with her; he did not for a moment cheat himself as to that.
unspeakablyadverb
to an inexpressible degree
From this reading When he caught a glimpse of her fair head among the other girls, he realized how unspeakably dear she was to him.
vacillatingadjectiveUS /ˈvæsəleɪtɪŋ/
uncertain in purpose or action
From this reading All these months since Ellen had been working in the factory he had been vacillating.
precisely as stated
From this reading The very next evening Robert Lloyd went to call on Ellen.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As he started out he was conscious of a strange sensation of shock, as if his feet had suddenly touched firm ground.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The very next evening Robert Lloyd went to call on Ellen.
at the time that
From this reading When he caught a glimpse of her fair head among the other girls, he realized how unspeakably dear she was to him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was undoubtedly in love with her; he did not for a moment cheat himself as to that.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading All these months since Ellen had been working in the factory he had been vacillating.
