used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After leaving Raisky, Vera listened for a while to make sure he was not following her, and then, pushing the branches of the undergrowth aside with her parasol, made her way by the familiar path to the ruined arbour, whose battered doorway was almost barricaded by the fallen timbers.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After leaving Raisky, Vera listened for a while to make sure he was not following her, and then, pushing the branches of the undergrowth aside with her parasol, made her way by the familiar path to the ruined arbour, whose battered doorway was almost barricaded by the fallen timbers.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading After leaving Raisky, Vera listened for a while to make sure he was not following her, and then, pushing the branches of the undergrowth aside with her parasol, made her way by the familiar path to the ruined arbour, whose battered doorway was almost barricaded by the fallen timbers.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Mark was already in the arbour, and his rifle and huntsman’s bag lay on the table.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After leaving Raisky, Vera listened for a while to make sure he was not following her, and then, pushing the branches of the undergrowth aside with her parasol, made her way by the familiar path to the ruined arbour, whose battered doorway was almost barricaded by the fallen timbers.
arbournounUS /ˈɑːrbər/
a framework that supports climbing plants
From this reading After leaving Raisky, Vera listened for a while to make sure he was not following her, and then, pushing the branches of the undergrowth aside with her parasol, made her way by the familiar path to the ruined arbour, whose battered doorway was almost barricaded by the fallen timbers.
on or to one side
From this reading After leaving Raisky, Vera listened for a while to make sure he was not following her, and then, pushing the branches of the undergrowth aside with her parasol, made her way by the familiar path to the ruined arbour, whose battered doorway was almost barricaded by the fallen timbers.
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading Mark was already in the arbour, and his rifle and huntsman’s bag lay on the table.
barricadedadjectiveUS /ˈbærəkeɪdɪd/
preventing entry or exit or a course of action
From this reading After leaving Raisky, Vera listened for a while to make sure he was not following her, and then, pushing the branches of the undergrowth aside with her parasol, made her way by the familiar path to the ruined arbour, whose battered doorway was almost barricaded by the fallen timbers.
batteredadjectiveUS /ˈbætərd/
damaged by blows or hard usage
From this reading After leaving Raisky, Vera listened for a while to make sure he was not following her, and then, pushing the branches of the undergrowth aside with her parasol, made her way by the familiar path to the ruined arbour, whose battered doorway was almost barricaded by the fallen timbers.
benchesnounUS /ˈbentʃɪz/
plural of “bench” — a long seat for more than one person
From this reading Of its original furniture there was nothing left but two moss-grown benches and a crooked table.
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading After leaving Raisky, Vera listened for a while to make sure he was not following her, and then, pushing the branches of the undergrowth aside with her parasol, made her way by the familiar path to the ruined arbour, whose battered doorway was almost barricaded by the fallen timbers.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Of its original furniture there was nothing left but two moss-grown benches and a crooked table.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading After leaving Raisky, Vera listened for a while to make sure he was not following her, and then, pushing the branches of the undergrowth aside with her parasol, made her way by the familiar path to the ruined arbour, whose battered doorway was almost barricaded by the fallen timbers.
crackedadjectiveUS /krækt/
used of skin roughened as a result of cold or exposure
From this reading The steps of the arbour and the planks of the floor had sunk, and rotten planks cracked under her feet.
crookedadjectiveUS /ˈkrʊkəd/
having or marked by bends or angles; not straight or aligned
From this reading Of its original furniture there was nothing left but two moss-grown benches and a crooked table.
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading After leaving Raisky, Vera listened for a while to make sure he was not following her, and then, pushing the branches of the undergrowth aside with her parasol, made her way by the familiar path to the ruined arbour, whose battered doorway was almost barricaded by the fallen timbers.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading After leaving Raisky, Vera listened for a while to make sure he was not following her, and then, pushing the branches of the undergrowth aside with her parasol, made her way by the familiar path to the ruined arbour, whose battered doorway was almost barricaded by the fallen timbers.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading After leaving Raisky, Vera listened for a while to make sure he was not following her, and then, pushing the branches of the undergrowth aside with her parasol, made her way by the familiar path to the ruined arbour, whose battered doorway was almost barricaded by the fallen timbers.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The steps of the arbour and the planks of the floor had sunk, and rotten planks cracked under her feet.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading The steps of the arbour and the planks of the floor had sunk, and rotten planks cracked under her feet.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading After leaving Raisky, Vera listened for a while to make sure he was not following her, and then, pushing the branches of the undergrowth aside with her parasol, made her way by the familiar path to the ruined arbour, whose battered doorway was almost barricaded by the fallen timbers.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After leaving Raisky, Vera listened for a while to make sure he was not following her, and then, pushing the branches of the undergrowth aside with her parasol, made her way by the familiar path to the ruined arbour, whose battered doorway was almost barricaded by the fallen timbers.
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading Of its original furniture there was nothing left but two moss-grown benches and a crooked table.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The steps of the arbour and the planks of the floor had sunk, and rotten planks cracked under her feet.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He held out his hand to Vera, and almost lifted her in over the shattered steps.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After leaving Raisky, Vera listened for a while to make sure he was not following her, and then, pushing the branches of the undergrowth aside with her parasol, made her way by the familiar path to the ruined arbour, whose battered doorway was almost barricaded by the fallen timbers.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading He held out his hand to Vera, and almost lifted her in over the shattered steps.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading After leaving Raisky, Vera listened for a while to make sure he was not following her, and then, pushing the branches of the undergrowth aside with her parasol, made her way by the familiar path to the ruined arbour, whose battered doorway was almost barricaded by the fallen timbers.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mark was already in the arbour, and his rifle and huntsman’s bag lay on the table.
huntsman's
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From this reading Mark was already in the arbour, and his rifle and huntsman’s bag lay on the table.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mark was already in the arbour, and his rifle and huntsman’s bag lay on the table.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Of its original furniture there was nothing left but two moss-grown benches and a crooked table.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Mark was already in the arbour, and his rifle and huntsman’s bag lay on the table.
the act of departing
From this reading After leaving Raisky, Vera listened for a while to make sure he was not following her, and then, pushing the branches of the undergrowth aside with her parasol, made her way by the familiar path to the ruined arbour, whose battered doorway was almost barricaded by the fallen timbers.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Of its original furniture there was nothing left but two moss-grown benches and a crooked table.
held up in the air
From this reading He held out his hand to Vera, and almost lifted her in over the shattered steps.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading After leaving Raisky, Vera listened for a while to make sure he was not following her, and then, pushing the branches of the undergrowth aside with her parasol, made her way by the familiar path to the ruined arbour, whose battered doorway was almost barricaded by the fallen timbers.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading After leaving Raisky, Vera listened for a while to make sure he was not following her, and then, pushing the branches of the undergrowth aside with her parasol, made her way by the familiar path to the ruined arbour, whose battered doorway was almost barricaded by the fallen timbers.
engage in
From this reading After leaving Raisky, Vera listened for a while to make sure he was not following her, and then, pushing the branches of the undergrowth aside with her parasol, made her way by the familiar path to the ruined arbour, whose battered doorway was almost barricaded by the fallen timbers.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading Mark was already in the arbour, and his rifle and huntsman’s bag lay on the table.
moss-grownadjective
overgrown with moss
From this reading Of its original furniture there was nothing left but two moss-grown benches and a crooked table.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading After leaving Raisky, Vera listened for a while to make sure he was not following her, and then, pushing the branches of the undergrowth aside with her parasol, made her way by the familiar path to the ruined arbour, whose battered doorway was almost barricaded by the fallen timbers.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Of its original furniture there was nothing left but two moss-grown benches and a crooked table.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After leaving Raisky, Vera listened for a while to make sure he was not following her, and then, pushing the branches of the undergrowth aside with her parasol, made her way by the familiar path to the ruined arbour, whose battered doorway was almost barricaded by the fallen timbers.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mark was already in the arbour, and his rifle and huntsman’s bag lay on the table.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading Of its original furniture there was nothing left but two moss-grown benches and a crooked table.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He held out his hand to Vera, and almost lifted her in over the shattered steps.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He held out his hand to Vera, and almost lifted her in over the shattered steps.
parasolnoun
a handheld collapsible source of shade
From this reading After leaving Raisky, Vera listened for a while to make sure he was not following her, and then, pushing the branches of the undergrowth aside with her parasol, made her way by the familiar path to the ruined arbour, whose battered doorway was almost barricaded by the fallen timbers.
a course of conduct
From this reading After leaving Raisky, Vera listened for a while to make sure he was not following her, and then, pushing the branches of the undergrowth aside with her parasol, made her way by the familiar path to the ruined arbour, whose battered doorway was almost barricaded by the fallen timbers.
planksnounUS /plæŋks/
plural of “plank” — a stout length of sawn timber; made in a wide variety of sizes and used for many purposes
From this reading The steps of the arbour and the planks of the floor had sunk, and rotten planks cracked under her feet.
pushingnounUS /ˈpʊʃɪŋ/
the act of applying force in order to move something away
From this reading After leaving Raisky, Vera listened for a while to make sure he was not following her, and then, pushing the branches of the undergrowth aside with her parasol, made her way by the familiar path to the ruined arbour, whose battered doorway was almost barricaded by the fallen timbers.
Raisky
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From this reading After leaving Raisky, Vera listened for a while to make sure he was not following her, and then, pushing the branches of the undergrowth aside with her parasol, made her way by the familiar path to the ruined arbour, whose battered doorway was almost barricaded by the fallen timbers.
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading Mark was already in the arbour, and his rifle and huntsman’s bag lay on the table.
rottenadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːtən/
very bad
From this reading The steps of the arbour and the planks of the floor had sunk, and rotten planks cracked under her feet.
destroyed physically or morally
From this reading After leaving Raisky, Vera listened for a while to make sure he was not following her, and then, pushing the branches of the undergrowth aside with her parasol, made her way by the familiar path to the ruined arbour, whose battered doorway was almost barricaded by the fallen timbers.
shatteredadjectiveUS /ˈʃætərd/
ruined or disrupted
From this reading He held out his hand to Vera, and almost lifted her in over the shattered steps.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading The steps of the arbour and the planks of the floor had sunk, and rotten planks cracked under her feet.
sunkadjectiveUS /sʌŋk/
doomed to extinction
From this reading The steps of the arbour and the planks of the floor had sunk, and rotten planks cracked under her feet.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading After leaving Raisky, Vera listened for a while to make sure he was not following her, and then, pushing the branches of the undergrowth aside with her parasol, made her way by the familiar path to the ruined arbour, whose battered doorway was almost barricaded by the fallen timbers.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Of its original furniture there was nothing left but two moss-grown benches and a crooked table.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After leaving Raisky, Vera listened for a while to make sure he was not following her, and then, pushing the branches of the undergrowth aside with her parasol, made her way by the familiar path to the ruined arbour, whose battered doorway was almost barricaded by the fallen timbers.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading After leaving Raisky, Vera listened for a while to make sure he was not following her, and then, pushing the branches of the undergrowth aside with her parasol, made her way by the familiar path to the ruined arbour, whose battered doorway was almost barricaded by the fallen timbers.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Of its original furniture there was nothing left but two moss-grown benches and a crooked table.
timbersnounUS /ˈtɪmbərz/
plural of “timber” — the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material
From this reading After leaving Raisky, Vera listened for a while to make sure he was not following her, and then, pushing the branches of the undergrowth aside with her parasol, made her way by the familiar path to the ruined arbour, whose battered doorway was almost barricaded by the fallen timbers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After leaving Raisky, Vera listened for a while to make sure he was not following her, and then, pushing the branches of the undergrowth aside with her parasol, made her way by the familiar path to the ruined arbour, whose battered doorway was almost barricaded by the fallen timbers.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Of its original furniture there was nothing left but two moss-grown benches and a crooked table.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The steps of the arbour and the planks of the floor had sunk, and rotten planks cracked under her feet.
undergrowthnounUS /ˈʌndərɡroʊθ/
the brush (small trees and bushes and ferns etc.) growing beneath taller trees in a wood or forest
From this reading After leaving Raisky, Vera listened for a while to make sure he was not following her, and then, pushing the branches of the undergrowth aside with her parasol, made her way by the familiar path to the ruined arbour, whose battered doorway was almost barricaded by the fallen timbers.
Vera
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From this reading After leaving Raisky, Vera listened for a while to make sure he was not following her, and then, pushing the branches of the undergrowth aside with her parasol, made her way by the familiar path to the ruined arbour, whose battered doorway was almost barricaded by the fallen timbers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After leaving Raisky, Vera listened for a while to make sure he was not following her, and then, pushing the branches of the undergrowth aside with her parasol, made her way by the familiar path to the ruined arbour, whose battered doorway was almost barricaded by the fallen timbers.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading After leaving Raisky, Vera listened for a while to make sure he was not following her, and then, pushing the branches of the undergrowth aside with her parasol, made her way by the familiar path to the ruined arbour, whose battered doorway was almost barricaded by the fallen timbers.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading After leaving Raisky, Vera listened for a while to make sure he was not following her, and then, pushing the branches of the undergrowth aside with her parasol, made her way by the familiar path to the ruined arbour, whose battered doorway was almost barricaded by the fallen timbers.
belonging to which person
From this reading After leaving Raisky, Vera listened for a while to make sure he was not following her, and then, pushing the branches of the undergrowth aside with her parasol, made her way by the familiar path to the ruined arbour, whose battered doorway was almost barricaded by the fallen timbers.
in the company of; together with
From this reading After leaving Raisky, Vera listened for a while to make sure he was not following her, and then, pushing the branches of the undergrowth aside with her parasol, made her way by the familiar path to the ruined arbour, whose battered doorway was almost barricaded by the fallen timbers.
