used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Stanhope lingered behind, apparently enjoying a profound reverie, while, step by step, he approached the grove where Lucie was still concealed.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Arthur Stanhope soon guided his boat into the cove, and leaped on shore, followed more leisurely by father Gilbert, who proceeded alone to the fort.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I cannot be Mine own, nor any thing to any, if I be not thine; to this I am most constant, Though destiny say, no.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Arthur Stanhope soon guided his boat into the cove, and leaped on shore, followed more leisurely by father Gilbert, who proceeded alone to the fort.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I cannot be Mine own, nor any thing to any, if I be not thine; to this I am most constant, Though destiny say, no.
from appearances alone
From this reading Stanhope lingered behind, apparently enjoying a profound reverie, while, step by step, he approached the grove where Lucie was still concealed.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading Stanhope lingered behind, apparently enjoying a profound reverie, while, step by step, he approached the grove where Lucie was still concealed.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading Arthur Stanhope soon guided his boat into the cove, and leaped on shore, followed more leisurely by father Gilbert, who proceeded alone to the fort.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I cannot be Mine own, nor any thing to any, if I be not thine; to this I am most constant, Though destiny say, no.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Her habitual dread of father Gilbert induced her to remain silent, till he was out of sight; when she bounded lightly from her covert, and stood before her lover.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Stanhope lingered behind, apparently enjoying a profound reverie, while, step by step, he approached the grove where Lucie was still concealed.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Arthur Stanhope soon guided his boat into the cove, and leaped on shore, followed more leisurely by father Gilbert, who proceeded alone to the fort.
boundedadjectiveUS /ˈbaʊndəd/
having the limits or boundaries established
From this reading Her habitual dread of father Gilbert induced her to remain silent, till he was out of sight; when she bounded lightly from her covert, and stood before her lover.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Arthur Stanhope soon guided his boat into the cove, and leaped on shore, followed more leisurely by father Gilbert, who proceeded alone to the fort.
cannot
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From this reading I cannot be Mine own, nor any thing to any, if I be not thine; to this I am most constant, Though destiny say, no.
not accessible to view
From this reading Stanhope lingered behind, apparently enjoying a profound reverie, while, step by step, he approached the grove where Lucie was still concealed.
unvarying in nature
From this reading I cannot be Mine own, nor any thing to any, if I be not thine; to this I am most constant, Though destiny say, no.
covenounUS /koʊv/
a small inlet
From this reading Arthur Stanhope soon guided his boat into the cove, and leaped on shore, followed more leisurely by father Gilbert, who proceeded alone to the fort.
covertnounUS /ˈkoʊvərt/
a flock of coots
From this reading Her habitual dread of father Gilbert induced her to remain silent, till he was out of sight; when she bounded lightly from her covert, and stood before her lover.
destinynounUS /ˈdestəni/
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading I cannot be Mine own, nor any thing to any, if I be not thine; to this I am most constant, Though destiny say, no.
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading Her habitual dread of father Gilbert induced her to remain silent, till he was out of sight; when she bounded lightly from her covert, and stood before her lover.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Stanhope lingered behind, apparently enjoying a profound reverie, while, step by step, he approached the grove where Lucie was still concealed.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Arthur Stanhope soon guided his boat into the cove, and leaped on shore, followed more leisurely by father Gilbert, who proceeded alone to the fort.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Arthur Stanhope soon guided his boat into the cove, and leaped on shore, followed more leisurely by father Gilbert, who proceeded alone to the fort.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading Arthur Stanhope soon guided his boat into the cove, and leaped on shore, followed more leisurely by father Gilbert, who proceeded alone to the fort.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Her habitual dread of father Gilbert induced her to remain silent, till he was out of sight; when she bounded lightly from her covert, and stood before her lover.
GilbertnounUS /ˈɡɪlbərt/
a unit of magnetomotive force equal to 0.7958 ampere-turns
From this reading Arthur Stanhope soon guided his boat into the cove, and leaped on shore, followed more leisurely by father Gilbert, who proceeded alone to the fort.
grovenounUS /ɡroʊv/
a small growth of trees without underbrush
From this reading Stanhope lingered behind, apparently enjoying a profound reverie, while, step by step, he approached the grove where Lucie was still concealed.
guidedadjectiveUS /ˈɡaɪdəd/
subject to guidance or control especially after launching
From this reading Arthur Stanhope soon guided his boat into the cove, and leaped on shore, followed more leisurely by father Gilbert, who proceeded alone to the fort.
habitualadjectiveUS /həˈbɪtʃuːəl/
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading Her habitual dread of father Gilbert induced her to remain silent, till he was out of sight; when she bounded lightly from her covert, and stood before her lover.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Stanhope lingered behind, apparently enjoying a profound reverie, while, step by step, he approached the grove where Lucie was still concealed.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her habitual dread of father Gilbert induced her to remain silent, till he was out of sight; when she bounded lightly from her covert, and stood before her lover.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Arthur Stanhope soon guided his boat into the cove, and leaped on shore, followed more leisurely by father Gilbert, who proceeded alone to the fort.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I cannot be Mine own, nor any thing to any, if I be not thine; to this I am most constant, Though destiny say, no.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I cannot be Mine own, nor any thing to any, if I be not thine; to this I am most constant, Though destiny say, no.
inducedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈduːst/
brought about or caused; not spontaneous
From this reading Her habitual dread of father Gilbert induced her to remain silent, till he was out of sight; when she bounded lightly from her covert, and stood before her lover.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Arthur Stanhope soon guided his boat into the cove, and leaped on shore, followed more leisurely by father Gilbert, who proceeded alone to the fort.
past form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Arthur Stanhope soon guided his boat into the cove, and leaped on shore, followed more leisurely by father Gilbert, who proceeded alone to the fort.
leisurelyadverbUS /ˈliːzərli/
in an unhurried way or at one's convenience
From this reading Arthur Stanhope soon guided his boat into the cove, and leaped on shore, followed more leisurely by father Gilbert, who proceeded alone to the fort.
without good reason
From this reading Her habitual dread of father Gilbert induced her to remain silent, till he was out of sight; when she bounded lightly from her covert, and stood before her lover.
lingeredverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡərd/
past form of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading Stanhope lingered behind, apparently enjoying a profound reverie, while, step by step, he approached the grove where Lucie was still concealed.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading Her habitual dread of father Gilbert induced her to remain silent, till he was out of sight; when she bounded lightly from her covert, and stood before her lover.
Lucie
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From this reading Stanhope lingered behind, apparently enjoying a profound reverie, while, step by step, he approached the grove where Lucie was still concealed.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I cannot be Mine own, nor any thing to any, if I be not thine; to this I am most constant, Though destiny say, no.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Arthur Stanhope soon guided his boat into the cove, and leaped on shore, followed more leisurely by father Gilbert, who proceeded alone to the fort.
used to form the superlative
From this reading I cannot be Mine own, nor any thing to any, if I be not thine; to this I am most constant, Though destiny say, no.
not any; not one
From this reading I cannot be Mine own, nor any thing to any, if I be not thine; to this I am most constant, Though destiny say, no.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading I cannot be Mine own, nor any thing to any, if I be not thine; to this I am most constant, Though destiny say, no.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I cannot be Mine own, nor any thing to any, if I be not thine; to this I am most constant, Though destiny say, no.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Her habitual dread of father Gilbert induced her to remain silent, till he was out of sight; when she bounded lightly from her covert, and stood before her lover.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Arthur Stanhope soon guided his boat into the cove, and leaped on shore, followed more leisurely by father Gilbert, who proceeded alone to the fort.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Her habitual dread of father Gilbert induced her to remain silent, till he was out of sight; when she bounded lightly from her covert, and stood before her lover.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading I cannot be Mine own, nor any thing to any, if I be not thine; to this I am most constant, Though destiny say, no.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading Arthur Stanhope soon guided his boat into the cove, and leaped on shore, followed more leisurely by father Gilbert, who proceeded alone to the fort.
showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
From this reading Stanhope lingered behind, apparently enjoying a profound reverie, while, step by step, he approached the grove where Lucie was still concealed.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Her habitual dread of father Gilbert induced her to remain silent, till he was out of sight; when she bounded lightly from her covert, and stood before her lover.
reverienounUS /ˈrevəri/
absentminded dreaming while awake
From this reading Stanhope lingered behind, apparently enjoying a profound reverie, while, step by step, he approached the grove where Lucie was still concealed.
express in words
From this reading I cannot be Mine own, nor any thing to any, if I be not thine; to this I am most constant, Though destiny say, no.
SHAKSPEARE
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From this reading SHAKSPEARE.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her habitual dread of father Gilbert induced her to remain silent, till he was out of sight; when she bounded lightly from her covert, and stood before her lover.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading Arthur Stanhope soon guided his boat into the cove, and leaped on shore, followed more leisurely by father Gilbert, who proceeded alone to the fort.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Her habitual dread of father Gilbert induced her to remain silent, till he was out of sight; when she bounded lightly from her covert, and stood before her lover.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading Her habitual dread of father Gilbert induced her to remain silent, till he was out of sight; when she bounded lightly from her covert, and stood before her lover.
in the near future
From this reading Arthur Stanhope soon guided his boat into the cove, and leaped on shore, followed more leisurely by father Gilbert, who proceeded alone to the fort.
StanhopenounUS /ˈstænəp/
a light open horse-drawn carriage with two or four wheels and one seat
From this reading Arthur Stanhope soon guided his boat into the cove, and leaped on shore, followed more leisurely by father Gilbert, who proceeded alone to the fort.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Stanhope lingered behind, apparently enjoying a profound reverie, while, step by step, he approached the grove where Lucie was still concealed.
not in physical motion
From this reading Stanhope lingered behind, apparently enjoying a profound reverie, while, step by step, he approached the grove where Lucie was still concealed.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Her habitual dread of father Gilbert induced her to remain silent, till he was out of sight; when she bounded lightly from her covert, and stood before her lover.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Arthur Stanhope soon guided his boat into the cove, and leaped on shore, followed more leisurely by father Gilbert, who proceeded alone to the fort.
an old word for “yours”
From this reading I cannot be Mine own, nor any thing to any, if I be not thine; to this I am most constant, Though destiny say, no.
a special situation
From this reading I cannot be Mine own, nor any thing to any, if I be not thine; to this I am most constant, Though destiny say, no.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I cannot be Mine own, nor any thing to any, if I be not thine; to this I am most constant, Though destiny say, no.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I cannot be Mine own, nor any thing to any, if I be not thine; to this I am most constant, Though destiny say, no.
up to a particular time
From this reading Her habitual dread of father Gilbert induced her to remain silent, till he was out of sight; when she bounded lightly from her covert, and stood before her lover.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I cannot be Mine own, nor any thing to any, if I be not thine; to this I am most constant, Though destiny say, no.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Stanhope lingered behind, apparently enjoying a profound reverie, while, step by step, he approached the grove where Lucie was still concealed.
at the time that
From this reading Her habitual dread of father Gilbert induced her to remain silent, till he was out of sight; when she bounded lightly from her covert, and stood before her lover.
in or at the place that
From this reading Stanhope lingered behind, apparently enjoying a profound reverie, while, step by step, he approached the grove where Lucie was still concealed.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Stanhope lingered behind, apparently enjoying a profound reverie, while, step by step, he approached the grove where Lucie was still concealed.
which person or people
From this reading Arthur Stanhope soon guided his boat into the cove, and leaped on shore, followed more leisurely by father Gilbert, who proceeded alone to the fort.
