used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading By and by he saw Evelyn, whom he had been waiting for, cross the opposite end of the terrace, and moving forward he joined her at the entrance to a shrubbery walk.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Dusk was drawing on when Vane strolled along the terrace in front of the Dene.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was preoccupied and eager, but fully aware of the need for coolness, because it was very possible that he might fail in the task he had in hand.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading By and by he saw Evelyn, whom he had been waiting for, cross the opposite end of the terrace, and moving forward he joined her at the entrance to a shrubbery walk.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading He was preoccupied and eager, but fully aware of the need for coolness, because it was very possible that he might fail in the task he had in hand.
for the reason that
From this reading He was preoccupied and eager, but fully aware of the need for coolness, because it was very possible that he might fail in the task he had in hand.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading By and by he saw Evelyn, whom he had been waiting for, cross the opposite end of the terrace, and moving forward he joined her at the entrance to a shrubbery walk.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A big, clipped yew with a recess in which a seat had been placed stood close by.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was preoccupied and eager, but fully aware of the need for coolness, because it was very possible that he might fail in the task he had in hand.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By and by he saw Evelyn, whom he had been waiting for, cross the opposite end of the terrace, and moving forward he joined her at the entrance to a shrubbery walk.
clippedadjectiveUS /klɪpt/
cut or trimmed by clipping
From this reading A big, clipped yew with a recess in which a seat had been placed stood close by.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading A big, clipped yew with a recess in which a seat had been placed stood close by.
coolnessnounUS /ˈkuːlnəs/
calm and unruffled self-assurance
From this reading He was preoccupied and eager, but fully aware of the need for coolness, because it was very possible that he might fail in the task he had in hand.
travel across or pass over
From this reading By and by he saw Evelyn, whom he had been waiting for, cross the opposite end of the terrace, and moving forward he joined her at the entrance to a shrubbery walk.
Dene
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From this reading Dusk was drawing on when Vane strolled along the terrace in front of the Dene.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading Dusk was drawing on when Vane strolled along the terrace in front of the Dene.
DusknounUS /dʌsk/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading Dusk was drawing on when Vane strolled along the terrace in front of the Dene.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading He was preoccupied and eager, but fully aware of the need for coolness, because it was very possible that he might fail in the task he had in hand.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading By and by he saw Evelyn, whom he had been waiting for, cross the opposite end of the terrace, and moving forward he joined her at the entrance to a shrubbery walk.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading By and by he saw Evelyn, whom he had been waiting for, cross the opposite end of the terrace, and moving forward he joined her at the entrance to a shrubbery walk.
Evelyn
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From this reading By and by he saw Evelyn, whom he had been waiting for, cross the opposite end of the terrace, and moving forward he joined her at the entrance to a shrubbery walk.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading He was preoccupied and eager, but fully aware of the need for coolness, because it was very possible that he might fail in the task he had in hand.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was preoccupied and eager, but fully aware of the need for coolness, because it was very possible that he might fail in the task he had in hand.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading By and by he saw Evelyn, whom he had been waiting for, cross the opposite end of the terrace, and moving forward he joined her at the entrance to a shrubbery walk.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Dusk was drawing on when Vane strolled along the terrace in front of the Dene.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading He was preoccupied and eager, but fully aware of the need for coolness, because it was very possible that he might fail in the task he had in hand.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was preoccupied and eager, but fully aware of the need for coolness, because it was very possible that he might fail in the task he had in hand.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He was preoccupied and eager, but fully aware of the need for coolness, because it was very possible that he might fail in the task he had in hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was preoccupied and eager, but fully aware of the need for coolness, because it was very possible that he might fail in the task he had in hand.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading By and by he saw Evelyn, whom he had been waiting for, cross the opposite end of the terrace, and moving forward he joined her at the entrance to a shrubbery walk.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dusk was drawing on when Vane strolled along the terrace in front of the Dene.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He was preoccupied and eager, but fully aware of the need for coolness, because it was very possible that he might fail in the task he had in hand.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading By and by he saw Evelyn, whom he had been waiting for, cross the opposite end of the terrace, and moving forward he joined her at the entrance to a shrubbery walk.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He was preoccupied and eager, but fully aware of the need for coolness, because it was very possible that he might fail in the task he had in hand.
in motion
From this reading By and by he saw Evelyn, whom he had been waiting for, cross the opposite end of the terrace, and moving forward he joined her at the entrance to a shrubbery walk.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading He was preoccupied and eager, but fully aware of the need for coolness, because it was very possible that he might fail in the task he had in hand.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dusk was drawing on when Vane strolled along the terrace in front of the Dene.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Dusk was drawing on when Vane strolled along the terrace in front of the Dene.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading By and by he saw Evelyn, whom he had been waiting for, cross the opposite end of the terrace, and moving forward he joined her at the entrance to a shrubbery walk.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading A big, clipped yew with a recess in which a seat had been placed stood close by.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading He was preoccupied and eager, but fully aware of the need for coolness, because it was very possible that he might fail in the task he had in hand.
preoccupiedadjectiveUS /priˈɑːkjəpaɪd/
deeply absorbed in thought
From this reading He was preoccupied and eager, but fully aware of the need for coolness, because it was very possible that he might fail in the task he had in hand.
recessverbUS /rɪˈses/
put into a recess
From this reading A big, clipped yew with a recess in which a seat had been placed stood close by.
cut with a saw
From this reading By and by he saw Evelyn, whom he had been waiting for, cross the opposite end of the terrace, and moving forward he joined her at the entrance to a shrubbery walk.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading A big, clipped yew with a recess in which a seat had been placed stood close by.
shrubberynounUS /ˈʃrʌbəri/
an area where a number of shrubs are planted
From this reading By and by he saw Evelyn, whom he had been waiting for, cross the opposite end of the terrace, and moving forward he joined her at the entrance to a shrubbery walk.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading A big, clipped yew with a recess in which a seat had been placed stood close by.
strolledverbUS /stroʊld/
past form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
From this reading Dusk was drawing on when Vane strolled along the terrace in front of the Dene.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading He was preoccupied and eager, but fully aware of the need for coolness, because it was very possible that he might fail in the task he had in hand.
terracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading Dusk was drawing on when Vane strolled along the terrace in front of the Dene.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was preoccupied and eager, but fully aware of the need for coolness, because it was very possible that he might fail in the task he had in hand.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Dusk was drawing on when Vane strolled along the terrace in front of the Dene.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading By and by he saw Evelyn, whom he had been waiting for, cross the opposite end of the terrace, and moving forward he joined her at the entrance to a shrubbery walk.
VANEnounUS /veɪn/
mechanical device attached to an elevated structure; rotates freely to show the direction of the wind
From this reading VANE WITHDRAWS.
precisely as stated
From this reading He was preoccupied and eager, but fully aware of the need for coolness, because it was very possible that he might fail in the task he had in hand.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading By and by he saw Evelyn, whom he had been waiting for, cross the opposite end of the terrace, and moving forward he joined her at the entrance to a shrubbery walk.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading By and by he saw Evelyn, whom he had been waiting for, cross the opposite end of the terrace, and moving forward he joined her at the entrance to a shrubbery walk.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dusk was drawing on when Vane strolled along the terrace in front of the Dene.
at the time that
From this reading Dusk was drawing on when Vane strolled along the terrace in front of the Dene.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A big, clipped yew with a recess in which a seat had been placed stood close by.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading By and by he saw Evelyn, whom he had been waiting for, cross the opposite end of the terrace, and moving forward he joined her at the entrance to a shrubbery walk.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A big, clipped yew with a recess in which a seat had been placed stood close by.
WITHDRAWSverbUS /wɪðˈdrɔːz/
third-person singular of “withdraw” — pull back or move away or backward
From this reading VANE WITHDRAWS.
yewnounUS /juː/
wood of a yew; especially the durable fine-grained light brown or red wood of the English yew valued for cabinetwork and archery bows
From this reading A big, clipped yew with a recess in which a seat had been placed stood close by.
