afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading In less than an hour after, we parted on the edge of the clearings--he going to some rendezvous already appointed--whilst I kept on to the village, the road to which now ran between parallel fences that rendered it impossible for me to go astray.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading In less than an hour after, we parted on the edge of the clearings--he going to some rendezvous already appointed--whilst I kept on to the village, the road to which now ran between parallel fences that rendered it impossible for me to go astray.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In less than an hour after, we parted on the edge of the clearings--he going to some rendezvous already appointed--whilst I kept on to the village, the road to which now ran between parallel fences that rendered it impossible for me to go astray.
subject to appointment
From this reading In less than an hour after, we parted on the edge of the clearings--he going to some rendezvous already appointed--whilst I kept on to the village, the road to which now ran between parallel fences that rendered it impossible for me to go astray.
astrayadverbUS /əˈstreɪ/
away from the right path or direction
From this reading In less than an hour after, we parted on the edge of the clearings--he going to some rendezvous already appointed--whilst I kept on to the village, the road to which now ran between parallel fences that rendered it impossible for me to go astray.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading I glided stealthily through the streets, desirous to avoid observation.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading In less than an hour after, we parted on the edge of the clearings--he going to some rendezvous already appointed--whilst I kept on to the village, the road to which now ran between parallel fences that rendered it impossible for me to go astray.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading CHAPTER FORTY.
clearings
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From this reading In less than an hour after, we parted on the edge of the clearings--he going to some rendezvous already appointed--whilst I kept on to the village, the road to which now ran between parallel fences that rendered it impossible for me to go astray.
desirousadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəs/
having or expressing desire for something
From this reading I glided stealthily through the streets, desirous to avoid observation.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading It was yet early when I entered the village.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading In less than an hour after, we parted on the edge of the clearings--he going to some rendezvous already appointed--whilst I kept on to the village, the road to which now ran between parallel fences that rendered it impossible for me to go astray.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading It was yet early when I entered the village.
fencesnounUS /ˈfensəz/
plural of “fence” — a barrier that serves to enclose an area
From this reading In less than an hour after, we parted on the edge of the clearings--he going to some rendezvous already appointed--whilst I kept on to the village, the road to which now ran between parallel fences that rendered it impossible for me to go astray.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In less than an hour after, we parted on the edge of the clearings--he going to some rendezvous already appointed--whilst I kept on to the village, the road to which now ran between parallel fences that rendered it impossible for me to go astray.
FORTYadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
From this reading CHAPTER FORTY.
glidedverbUS /ˈɡlaɪdɪd/
past form of “glide” — move smoothly and effortlessly
From this reading I glided stealthily through the streets, desirous to avoid observation.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading In less than an hour after, we parted on the edge of the clearings--he going to some rendezvous already appointed--whilst I kept on to the village, the road to which now ran between parallel fences that rendered it impossible for me to go astray.
the act of departing
From this reading In less than an hour after, we parted on the edge of the clearings--he going to some rendezvous already appointed--whilst I kept on to the village, the road to which now ran between parallel fences that rendered it impossible for me to go astray.
GOSSIPnounUS /ˈɡɑːsəp/
light informal conversation for social occasions
From this reading HOTEL GOSSIP.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In less than an hour after, we parted on the edge of the clearings--he going to some rendezvous already appointed--whilst I kept on to the village, the road to which now ran between parallel fences that rendered it impossible for me to go astray.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading HOTEL GOSSIP.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading In less than an hour after, we parted on the edge of the clearings--he going to some rendezvous already appointed--whilst I kept on to the village, the road to which now ran between parallel fences that rendered it impossible for me to go astray.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading In less than an hour after, we parted on the edge of the clearings--he going to some rendezvous already appointed--whilst I kept on to the village, the road to which now ran between parallel fences that rendered it impossible for me to go astray.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading In less than an hour after, we parted on the edge of the clearings--he going to some rendezvous already appointed--whilst I kept on to the village, the road to which now ran between parallel fences that rendered it impossible for me to go astray.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In less than an hour after, we parted on the edge of the clearings--he going to some rendezvous already appointed--whilst I kept on to the village, the road to which now ran between parallel fences that rendered it impossible for me to go astray.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In less than an hour after, we parted on the edge of the clearings--he going to some rendezvous already appointed--whilst I kept on to the village, the road to which now ran between parallel fences that rendered it impossible for me to go astray.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading In less than an hour after, we parted on the edge of the clearings--he going to some rendezvous already appointed--whilst I kept on to the village, the road to which now ran between parallel fences that rendered it impossible for me to go astray.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading In less than an hour after, we parted on the edge of the clearings--he going to some rendezvous already appointed--whilst I kept on to the village, the road to which now ran between parallel fences that rendered it impossible for me to go astray.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In less than an hour after, we parted on the edge of the clearings--he going to some rendezvous already appointed--whilst I kept on to the village, the road to which now ran between parallel fences that rendered it impossible for me to go astray.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading In less than an hour after, we parted on the edge of the clearings--he going to some rendezvous already appointed--whilst I kept on to the village, the road to which now ran between parallel fences that rendered it impossible for me to go astray.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading I glided stealthily through the streets, desirous to avoid observation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In less than an hour after, we parted on the edge of the clearings--he going to some rendezvous already appointed--whilst I kept on to the village, the road to which now ran between parallel fences that rendered it impossible for me to go astray.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In less than an hour after, we parted on the edge of the clearings--he going to some rendezvous already appointed--whilst I kept on to the village, the road to which now ran between parallel fences that rendered it impossible for me to go astray.
parallelnounUS /ˈperəlel/
something having the property of being analogous to something else
From this reading In less than an hour after, we parted on the edge of the clearings--he going to some rendezvous already appointed--whilst I kept on to the village, the road to which now ran between parallel fences that rendered it impossible for me to go astray.
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading In less than an hour after, we parted on the edge of the clearings--he going to some rendezvous already appointed--whilst I kept on to the village, the road to which now ran between parallel fences that rendered it impossible for me to go astray.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading In less than an hour after, we parted on the edge of the clearings--he going to some rendezvous already appointed--whilst I kept on to the village, the road to which now ran between parallel fences that rendered it impossible for me to go astray.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading In less than an hour after, we parted on the edge of the clearings--he going to some rendezvous already appointed--whilst I kept on to the village, the road to which now ran between parallel fences that rendered it impossible for me to go astray.
rendezvousnounUS /ˈrɑːndɪvuː/
a meeting planned at a certain time and place
From this reading In less than an hour after, we parted on the edge of the clearings--he going to some rendezvous already appointed--whilst I kept on to the village, the road to which now ran between parallel fences that rendered it impossible for me to go astray.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading In less than an hour after, we parted on the edge of the clearings--he going to some rendezvous already appointed--whilst I kept on to the village, the road to which now ran between parallel fences that rendered it impossible for me to go astray.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading In less than an hour after, we parted on the edge of the clearings--he going to some rendezvous already appointed--whilst I kept on to the village, the road to which now ran between parallel fences that rendered it impossible for me to go astray.
stealthilyadverb
in a stealthy manner
From this reading I glided stealthily through the streets, desirous to avoid observation.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading I glided stealthily through the streets, desirous to avoid observation.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading In less than an hour after, we parted on the edge of the clearings--he going to some rendezvous already appointed--whilst I kept on to the village, the road to which now ran between parallel fences that rendered it impossible for me to go astray.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In less than an hour after, we parted on the edge of the clearings--he going to some rendezvous already appointed--whilst I kept on to the village, the road to which now ran between parallel fences that rendered it impossible for me to go astray.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In less than an hour after, we parted on the edge of the clearings--he going to some rendezvous already appointed--whilst I kept on to the village, the road to which now ran between parallel fences that rendered it impossible for me to go astray.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading I glided stealthily through the streets, desirous to avoid observation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In less than an hour after, we parted on the edge of the clearings--he going to some rendezvous already appointed--whilst I kept on to the village, the road to which now ran between parallel fences that rendered it impossible for me to go astray.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading In less than an hour after, we parted on the edge of the clearings--he going to some rendezvous already appointed--whilst I kept on to the village, the road to which now ran between parallel fences that rendered it impossible for me to go astray.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was yet early when I entered the village.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading In less than an hour after, we parted on the edge of the clearings--he going to some rendezvous already appointed--whilst I kept on to the village, the road to which now ran between parallel fences that rendered it impossible for me to go astray.
at the time that
From this reading It was yet early when I entered the village.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In less than an hour after, we parted on the edge of the clearings--he going to some rendezvous already appointed--whilst I kept on to the village, the road to which now ran between parallel fences that rendered it impossible for me to go astray.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading In less than an hour after, we parted on the edge of the clearings--he going to some rendezvous already appointed--whilst I kept on to the village, the road to which now ran between parallel fences that rendered it impossible for me to go astray.
but in spite of that
From this reading It was yet early when I entered the village.
