used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I had been riding over the moors to visit a tenant-farmer who lived at some distance, and did not return until twilight.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The house was rather dark, and the interior was dim enough, but I could see a figure in a white dress moving about inside.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I had been riding over the moors to visit a tenant-farmer who lived at some distance, and did not return until twilight.
any person at all
From this reading As I wore spurs, and the steps were of polished oak and uncarpeted, I walked noisily enough to warn anyone of my approach.
move towards
From this reading As I wore spurs, and the steps were of polished oak and uncarpeted, I walked noisily enough to warn anyone of my approach.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As I wore spurs, and the steps were of polished oak and uncarpeted, I walked noisily enough to warn anyone of my approach.
ascendedverbUS /əˈsendɪd/
past form of “ascend” — travel up
From this reading Dismounting, I let myself into the house, traversed the hall, and ascended the stairs.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I had been riding over the moors to visit a tenant-farmer who lived at some distance, and did not return until twilight.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I had been riding over the moors to visit a tenant-farmer who lived at some distance, and did not return until twilight.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The house was rather dark, and the interior was dim enough, but I could see a figure in a white dress moving about inside.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The house was rather dark, and the interior was dim enough, but I could see a figure in a white dress moving about inside.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The house was rather dark, and the interior was dim enough, but I could see a figure in a white dress moving about inside.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I had been riding over the moors to visit a tenant-farmer who lived at some distance, and did not return until twilight.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading The house was rather dark, and the interior was dim enough, but I could see a figure in a white dress moving about inside.
Dismounting
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dismounting, I let myself into the house, traversed the hall, and ascended the stairs.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading I had been riding over the moors to visit a tenant-farmer who lived at some distance, and did not return until twilight.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading I was passing the door of the room that had been my grandmother’s sitting-room, when I noticed that it stood open.
put on clothes
From this reading The house was rather dark, and the interior was dim enough, but I could see a figure in a white dress moving about inside.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading As I wore spurs, and the steps were of polished oak and uncarpeted, I walked noisily enough to warn anyone of my approach.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading The house was rather dark, and the interior was dim enough, but I could see a figure in a white dress moving about inside.
grandmother'snounUS /ˈɡrændmʌðərz/
possessive form of “grandmother” — the mother of your father or mother
From this reading I was passing the door of the room that had been my grandmother’s sitting-room, when I noticed that it stood open.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had been riding over the moors to visit a tenant-farmer who lived at some distance, and did not return until twilight.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Dismounting, I let myself into the house, traversed the hall, and ascended the stairs.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Dismounting, I let myself into the house, traversed the hall, and ascended the stairs.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I had been riding over the moors to visit a tenant-farmer who lived at some distance, and did not return until twilight.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The house was rather dark, and the interior was dim enough, but I could see a figure in a white dress moving about inside.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading The house was rather dark, and the interior was dim enough, but I could see a figure in a white dress moving about inside.
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading The house was rather dark, and the interior was dim enough, but I could see a figure in a white dress moving about inside.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Dismounting, I let myself into the house, traversed the hall, and ascended the stairs.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I was passing the door of the room that had been my grandmother’s sitting-room, when I noticed that it stood open.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Dismounting, I let myself into the house, traversed the hall, and ascended the stairs.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading I had been riding over the moors to visit a tenant-farmer who lived at some distance, and did not return until twilight.
moorsnounUS /mʊrz/
plural of “moor” — one of the Muslim people of north Africa; of mixed Arab and Berber descent; converted to Islam in the 8th century; conqueror of Spain in the 8th century
From this reading I had been riding over the moors to visit a tenant-farmer who lived at some distance, and did not return until twilight.
in motion
From this reading The house was rather dark, and the interior was dim enough, but I could see a figure in a white dress moving about inside.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading As I wore spurs, and the steps were of polished oak and uncarpeted, I walked noisily enough to warn anyone of my approach.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Dismounting, I let myself into the house, traversed the hall, and ascended the stairs.
noisilyadverbUS /ˈnɔɪzəli/
with much noise or loud and unpleasant sound
From this reading As I wore spurs, and the steps were of polished oak and uncarpeted, I walked noisily enough to warn anyone of my approach.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I had been riding over the moors to visit a tenant-farmer who lived at some distance, and did not return until twilight.
being perceived or observed
From this reading I was passing the door of the room that had been my grandmother’s sitting-room, when I noticed that it stood open.
oaknounUS /oʊk/
the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading As I wore spurs, and the steps were of polished oak and uncarpeted, I walked noisily enough to warn anyone of my approach.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As I wore spurs, and the steps were of polished oak and uncarpeted, I walked noisily enough to warn anyone of my approach.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading I was passing the door of the room that had been my grandmother’s sitting-room, when I noticed that it stood open.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading I had been riding over the moors to visit a tenant-farmer who lived at some distance, and did not return until twilight.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading I was passing the door of the room that had been my grandmother’s sitting-room, when I noticed that it stood open.
polishedadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːlɪʃt/
perfected or made shiny and smooth
From this reading As I wore spurs, and the steps were of polished oak and uncarpeted, I walked noisily enough to warn anyone of my approach.
on the contrary
From this reading The house was rather dark, and the interior was dim enough, but I could see a figure in a white dress moving about inside.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading I had been riding over the moors to visit a tenant-farmer who lived at some distance, and did not return until twilight.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading I had been riding over the moors to visit a tenant-farmer who lived at some distance, and did not return until twilight.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading I was passing the door of the room that had been my grandmother’s sitting-room, when I noticed that it stood open.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The house was rather dark, and the interior was dim enough, but I could see a figure in a white dress moving about inside.
sitting-room
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I was passing the door of the room that had been my grandmother’s sitting-room, when I noticed that it stood open.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I had been riding over the moors to visit a tenant-farmer who lived at some distance, and did not return until twilight.
spursnounUS /spɜːrz/
plural of “spur” — a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading As I wore spurs, and the steps were of polished oak and uncarpeted, I walked noisily enough to warn anyone of my approach.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Dismounting, I let myself into the house, traversed the hall, and ascended the stairs.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading As I wore spurs, and the steps were of polished oak and uncarpeted, I walked noisily enough to warn anyone of my approach.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading I was passing the door of the room that had been my grandmother’s sitting-room, when I noticed that it stood open.
tenant-farmer
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I had been riding over the moors to visit a tenant-farmer who lived at some distance, and did not return until twilight.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I was passing the door of the room that had been my grandmother’s sitting-room, when I noticed that it stood open.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I had been riding over the moors to visit a tenant-farmer who lived at some distance, and did not return until twilight.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I had been riding over the moors to visit a tenant-farmer who lived at some distance, and did not return until twilight.
traversedverbUS /ˈtrævərst/
past form of “traverse” — travel across or pass over
From this reading Dismounting, I let myself into the house, traversed the hall, and ascended the stairs.
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading I had been riding over the moors to visit a tenant-farmer who lived at some distance, and did not return until twilight.
uncarpetedadjective
not carpeted
From this reading As I wore spurs, and the steps were of polished oak and uncarpeted, I walked noisily enough to warn anyone of my approach.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading I had been riding over the moors to visit a tenant-farmer who lived at some distance, and did not return until twilight.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading I had been riding over the moors to visit a tenant-farmer who lived at some distance, and did not return until twilight.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading As I wore spurs, and the steps were of polished oak and uncarpeted, I walked noisily enough to warn anyone of my approach.
warnverbUS /wɔːrn/
notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading As I wore spurs, and the steps were of polished oak and uncarpeted, I walked noisily enough to warn anyone of my approach.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was passing the door of the room that had been my grandmother’s sitting-room, when I noticed that it stood open.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As I wore spurs, and the steps were of polished oak and uncarpeted, I walked noisily enough to warn anyone of my approach.
at the time that
From this reading I was passing the door of the room that had been my grandmother’s sitting-room, when I noticed that it stood open.
a Caucasian
From this reading The house was rather dark, and the interior was dim enough, but I could see a figure in a white dress moving about inside.
which person or people
From this reading I had been riding over the moors to visit a tenant-farmer who lived at some distance, and did not return until twilight.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading As I wore spurs, and the steps were of polished oak and uncarpeted, I walked noisily enough to warn anyone of my approach.
