used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But it took a longer time to carry out his purpose than he had anticipated.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading NEPTUNE TO THE RESCUE Not daring to venture near the Cottage again, Philip got as near to the village as he could, and hung about, until lights were gleaming only in the upper windows of cottages, and until the doors of the Chater Arms had been closed for some time upon the last roystering yokel who had had more than was good for him.
accordancenounUS /əˈkɔːrdəns/
concurrence of opinion
From this reading His purpose was to see Betty Siggs, and assure her, in accordance with his promise, of Clara’s welfare.
anew
From this reading NEPTUNE TO THE RESCUE Not daring to venture near the Cottage again, Philip got as near to the village as he could, and hung about, until lights were gleaming only in the upper windows of cottages, and until the doors of the Chater Arms had been closed for some time upon the last roystering yokel who had had more than was good for him.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Over and over again, when he was almost within touch of the place, he would fancy he heard a door being opened, or that footsteps were coming cautiously towards him; and would make a dash back into the darkness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading NEPTUNE TO THE RESCUE Not daring to venture near the Cottage again, Philip got as near to the village as he could, and hung about, until lights were gleaming only in the upper windows of cottages, and until the doors of the Chater Arms had been closed for some time upon the last roystering yokel who had had more than was good for him.
anticipatedadjectiveUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading But it took a longer time to carry out his purpose than he had anticipated.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading NEPTUNE TO THE RESCUE Not daring to venture near the Cottage again, Philip got as near to the village as he could, and hung about, until lights were gleaming only in the upper windows of cottages, and until the doors of the Chater Arms had been closed for some time upon the last roystering yokel who had had more than was good for him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading NEPTUNE TO THE RESCUE Not daring to venture near the Cottage again, Philip got as near to the village as he could, and hung about, until lights were gleaming only in the upper windows of cottages, and until the doors of the Chater Arms had been closed for some time upon the last roystering yokel who had had more than was good for him.
make certain of
From this reading His purpose was to see Betty Siggs, and assure her, in accordance with his promise, of Clara’s welfare.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At last, however, he managed to get round to the back of the inn, and to take a survey of its windows.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Over and over again, when he was almost within touch of the place, he would fancy he heard a door being opened, or that footsteps were coming cautiously towards him; and would make a dash back into the darkness.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading NEPTUNE TO THE RESCUE Not daring to venture near the Cottage again, Philip got as near to the village as he could, and hung about, until lights were gleaming only in the upper windows of cottages, and until the doors of the Chater Arms had been closed for some time upon the last roystering yokel who had had more than was good for him.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Over and over again, when he was almost within touch of the place, he would fancy he heard a door being opened, or that footsteps were coming cautiously towards him; and would make a dash back into the darkness.
Betty
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From this reading His purpose was to see Betty Siggs, and assure her, in accordance with his promise, of Clara’s welfare.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it took a longer time to carry out his purpose than he had anticipated.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading But it took a longer time to carry out his purpose than he had anticipated.
cautiouslyadverbUS /ˈkɔːʃəsli/
as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact
From this reading Over and over again, when he was almost within touch of the place, he would fancy he heard a door being opened, or that footsteps were coming cautiously towards him; and would make a dash back into the darkness.
Chater
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From this reading NEPTUNE TO THE RESCUE Not daring to venture near the Cottage again, Philip got as near to the village as he could, and hung about, until lights were gleaming only in the upper windows of cottages, and until the doors of the Chater Arms had been closed for some time upon the last roystering yokel who had had more than was good for him.
Clara's
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From this reading His purpose was to see Betty Siggs, and assure her, in accordance with his promise, of Clara’s welfare.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading NEPTUNE TO THE RESCUE Not daring to venture near the Cottage again, Philip got as near to the village as he could, and hung about, until lights were gleaming only in the upper windows of cottages, and until the doors of the Chater Arms had been closed for some time upon the last roystering yokel who had had more than was good for him.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Over and over again, when he was almost within touch of the place, he would fancy he heard a door being opened, or that footsteps were coming cautiously towards him; and would make a dash back into the darkness.
a small house with a single story
From this reading NEPTUNE TO THE RESCUE Not daring to venture near the Cottage again, Philip got as near to the village as he could, and hung about, until lights were gleaming only in the upper windows of cottages, and until the doors of the Chater Arms had been closed for some time upon the last roystering yokel who had had more than was good for him.
cottagesnounUS /ˈkɑːtɪdʒɪz/
plural of “cottage” — a small house with a single story
From this reading NEPTUNE TO THE RESCUE Not daring to venture near the Cottage again, Philip got as near to the village as he could, and hung about, until lights were gleaming only in the upper windows of cottages, and until the doors of the Chater Arms had been closed for some time upon the last roystering yokel who had had more than was good for him.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading NEPTUNE TO THE RESCUE Not daring to venture near the Cottage again, Philip got as near to the village as he could, and hung about, until lights were gleaming only in the upper windows of cottages, and until the doors of the Chater Arms had been closed for some time upon the last roystering yokel who had had more than was good for him.
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading NEPTUNE TO THE RESCUE Not daring to venture near the Cottage again, Philip got as near to the village as he could, and hung about, until lights were gleaming only in the upper windows of cottages, and until the doors of the Chater Arms had been closed for some time upon the last roystering yokel who had had more than was good for him.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Over and over again, when he was almost within touch of the place, he would fancy he heard a door being opened, or that footsteps were coming cautiously towards him; and would make a dash back into the darkness.
dashverbUS /dæʃ/
run or move very quickly or hastily
From this reading Over and over again, when he was almost within touch of the place, he would fancy he heard a door being opened, or that footsteps were coming cautiously towards him; and would make a dash back into the darkness.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Over and over again, when he was almost within touch of the place, he would fancy he heard a door being opened, or that footsteps were coming cautiously towards him; and would make a dash back into the darkness.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading NEPTUNE TO THE RESCUE Not daring to venture near the Cottage again, Philip got as near to the village as he could, and hung about, until lights were gleaming only in the upper windows of cottages, and until the doors of the Chater Arms had been closed for some time upon the last roystering yokel who had had more than was good for him.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading Over and over again, when he was almost within touch of the place, he would fancy he heard a door being opened, or that footsteps were coming cautiously towards him; and would make a dash back into the darkness.
plural of “footstep” — the sound of a step of someone walking
From this reading Over and over again, when he was almost within touch of the place, he would fancy he heard a door being opened, or that footsteps were coming cautiously towards him; and would make a dash back into the darkness.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading NEPTUNE TO THE RESCUE Not daring to venture near the Cottage again, Philip got as near to the village as he could, and hung about, until lights were gleaming only in the upper windows of cottages, and until the doors of the Chater Arms had been closed for some time upon the last roystering yokel who had had more than was good for him.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading At last, however, he managed to get round to the back of the inn, and to take a survey of its windows.
gleamingnounUS /ˈɡliːmɪŋ/
a flash of light (especially reflected light)
From this reading NEPTUNE TO THE RESCUE Not daring to venture near the Cottage again, Philip got as near to the village as he could, and hung about, until lights were gleaming only in the upper windows of cottages, and until the doors of the Chater Arms had been closed for some time upon the last roystering yokel who had had more than was good for him.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading NEPTUNE TO THE RESCUE Not daring to venture near the Cottage again, Philip got as near to the village as he could, and hung about, until lights were gleaming only in the upper windows of cottages, and until the doors of the Chater Arms had been closed for some time upon the last roystering yokel who had had more than was good for him.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading NEPTUNE TO THE RESCUE Not daring to venture near the Cottage again, Philip got as near to the village as he could, and hung about, until lights were gleaming only in the upper windows of cottages, and until the doors of the Chater Arms had been closed for some time upon the last roystering yokel who had had more than was good for him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading NEPTUNE TO THE RESCUE Not daring to venture near the Cottage again, Philip got as near to the village as he could, and hung about, until lights were gleaming only in the upper windows of cottages, and until the doors of the Chater Arms had been closed for some time upon the last roystering yokel who had had more than was good for him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading NEPTUNE TO THE RESCUE Not daring to venture near the Cottage again, Philip got as near to the village as he could, and hung about, until lights were gleaming only in the upper windows of cottages, and until the doors of the Chater Arms had been closed for some time upon the last roystering yokel who had had more than was good for him.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Over and over again, when he was almost within touch of the place, he would fancy he heard a door being opened, or that footsteps were coming cautiously towards him; and would make a dash back into the darkness.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading His purpose was to see Betty Siggs, and assure her, in accordance with his promise, of Clara’s welfare.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading NEPTUNE TO THE RESCUE Not daring to venture near the Cottage again, Philip got as near to the village as he could, and hung about, until lights were gleaming only in the upper windows of cottages, and until the doors of the Chater Arms had been closed for some time upon the last roystering yokel who had had more than was good for him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His purpose was to see Betty Siggs, and assure her, in accordance with his promise, of Clara’s welfare.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading At last, however, he managed to get round to the back of the inn, and to take a survey of its windows.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading NEPTUNE TO THE RESCUE Not daring to venture near the Cottage again, Philip got as near to the village as he could, and hung about, until lights were gleaming only in the upper windows of cottages, and until the doors of the Chater Arms had been closed for some time upon the last roystering yokel who had had more than was good for him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading NEPTUNE TO THE RESCUE Not daring to venture near the Cottage again, Philip got as near to the village as he could, and hung about, until lights were gleaming only in the upper windows of cottages, and until the doors of the Chater Arms had been closed for some time upon the last roystering yokel who had had more than was good for him.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading At last, however, he managed to get round to the back of the inn, and to take a survey of its windows.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Over and over again, when he was almost within touch of the place, he would fancy he heard a door being opened, or that footsteps were coming cautiously towards him; and would make a dash back into the darkness.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But it took a longer time to carry out his purpose than he had anticipated.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading At last, however, he managed to get round to the back of the inn, and to take a survey of its windows.
immediately past
From this reading NEPTUNE TO THE RESCUE Not daring to venture near the Cottage again, Philip got as near to the village as he could, and hung about, until lights were gleaming only in the upper windows of cottages, and until the doors of the Chater Arms had been closed for some time upon the last roystering yokel who had had more than was good for him.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading NEPTUNE TO THE RESCUE Not daring to venture near the Cottage again, Philip got as near to the village as he could, and hung about, until lights were gleaming only in the upper windows of cottages, and until the doors of the Chater Arms had been closed for some time upon the last roystering yokel who had had more than was good for him.
for more time
From this reading But it took a longer time to carry out his purpose than he had anticipated.
engage in
From this reading Over and over again, when he was almost within touch of the place, he would fancy he heard a door being opened, or that footsteps were coming cautiously towards him; and would make a dash back into the darkness.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading At last, however, he managed to get round to the back of the inn, and to take a survey of its windows.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading NEPTUNE TO THE RESCUE Not daring to venture near the Cottage again, Philip got as near to the village as he could, and hung about, until lights were gleaming only in the upper windows of cottages, and until the doors of the Chater Arms had been closed for some time upon the last roystering yokel who had had more than was good for him.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading NEPTUNE TO THE RESCUE Not daring to venture near the Cottage again, Philip got as near to the village as he could, and hung about, until lights were gleaming only in the upper windows of cottages, and until the doors of the Chater Arms had been closed for some time upon the last roystering yokel who had had more than was good for him.
NEPTUNEnounUS /ˈneptuːn/
(Roman mythology) god of the sea; counterpart of Greek Poseidon
From this reading NEPTUNE TO THE RESCUE Not daring to venture near the Cottage again, Philip got as near to the village as he could, and hung about, until lights were gleaming only in the upper windows of cottages, and until the doors of the Chater Arms had been closed for some time upon the last roystering yokel who had had more than was good for him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading NEPTUNE TO THE RESCUE Not daring to venture near the Cottage again, Philip got as near to the village as he could, and hung about, until lights were gleaming only in the upper windows of cottages, and until the doors of the Chater Arms had been closed for some time upon the last roystering yokel who had had more than was good for him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading NEPTUNE TO THE RESCUE Not daring to venture near the Cottage again, Philip got as near to the village as he could, and hung about, until lights were gleaming only in the upper windows of cottages, and until the doors of the Chater Arms had been closed for some time upon the last roystering yokel who had had more than was good for him.
and nothing more
From this reading NEPTUNE TO THE RESCUE Not daring to venture near the Cottage again, Philip got as near to the village as he could, and hung about, until lights were gleaming only in the upper windows of cottages, and until the doors of the Chater Arms had been closed for some time upon the last roystering yokel who had had more than was good for him.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Over and over again, when he was almost within touch of the place, he would fancy he heard a door being opened, or that footsteps were coming cautiously towards him; and would make a dash back into the darkness.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Over and over again, when he was almost within touch of the place, he would fancy he heard a door being opened, or that footsteps were coming cautiously towards him; and would make a dash back into the darkness.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But it took a longer time to carry out his purpose than he had anticipated.
OverprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Over and over again, when he was almost within touch of the place, he would fancy he heard a door being opened, or that footsteps were coming cautiously towards him; and would make a dash back into the darkness.
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading NEPTUNE TO THE RESCUE Not daring to venture near the Cottage again, Philip got as near to the village as he could, and hung about, until lights were gleaming only in the upper windows of cottages, and until the doors of the Chater Arms had been closed for some time upon the last roystering yokel who had had more than was good for him.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Over and over again, when he was almost within touch of the place, he would fancy he heard a door being opened, or that footsteps were coming cautiously towards him; and would make a dash back into the darkness.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading His purpose was to see Betty Siggs, and assure her, in accordance with his promise, of Clara’s welfare.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading His purpose was to see Betty Siggs, and assure her, in accordance with his promise, of Clara’s welfare.
free from harm or evil
From this reading NEPTUNE TO THE RESCUE Not daring to venture near the Cottage again, Philip got as near to the village as he could, and hung about, until lights were gleaming only in the upper windows of cottages, and until the doors of the Chater Arms had been closed for some time upon the last roystering yokel who had had more than was good for him.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading At last, however, he managed to get round to the back of the inn, and to take a survey of its windows.
roystering
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From this reading NEPTUNE TO THE RESCUE Not daring to venture near the Cottage again, Philip got as near to the village as he could, and hung about, until lights were gleaming only in the upper windows of cottages, and until the doors of the Chater Arms had been closed for some time upon the last roystering yokel who had had more than was good for him.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading His purpose was to see Betty Siggs, and assure her, in accordance with his promise, of Clara’s welfare.
Siggs
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From this reading His purpose was to see Betty Siggs, and assure her, in accordance with his promise, of Clara’s welfare.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading NEPTUNE TO THE RESCUE Not daring to venture near the Cottage again, Philip got as near to the village as he could, and hung about, until lights were gleaming only in the upper windows of cottages, and until the doors of the Chater Arms had been closed for some time upon the last roystering yokel who had had more than was good for him.
surveynounUS /sərˈveɪ/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading At last, however, he managed to get round to the back of the inn, and to take a survey of its windows.
carry out
From this reading At last, however, he managed to get round to the back of the inn, and to take a survey of its windows.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading NEPTUNE TO THE RESCUE Not daring to venture near the Cottage again, Philip got as near to the village as he could, and hung about, until lights were gleaming only in the upper windows of cottages, and until the doors of the Chater Arms had been closed for some time upon the last roystering yokel who had had more than was good for him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Over and over again, when he was almost within touch of the place, he would fancy he heard a door being opened, or that footsteps were coming cautiously towards him; and would make a dash back into the darkness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NEPTUNE TO THE RESCUE Not daring to venture near the Cottage again, Philip got as near to the village as he could, and hung about, until lights were gleaming only in the upper windows of cottages, and until the doors of the Chater Arms had been closed for some time upon the last roystering yokel who had had more than was good for him.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading NEPTUNE TO THE RESCUE Not daring to venture near the Cottage again, Philip got as near to the village as he could, and hung about, until lights were gleaming only in the upper windows of cottages, and until the doors of the Chater Arms had been closed for some time upon the last roystering yokel who had had more than was good for him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading NEPTUNE TO THE RESCUE Not daring to venture near the Cottage again, Philip got as near to the village as he could, and hung about, until lights were gleaming only in the upper windows of cottages, and until the doors of the Chater Arms had been closed for some time upon the last roystering yokel who had had more than was good for him.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading But it took a longer time to carry out his purpose than he had anticipated.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading Over and over again, when he was almost within touch of the place, he would fancy he heard a door being opened, or that footsteps were coming cautiously towards him; and would make a dash back into the darkness.
in the direction of
From this reading Over and over again, when he was almost within touch of the place, he would fancy he heard a door being opened, or that footsteps were coming cautiously towards him; and would make a dash back into the darkness.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading NEPTUNE TO THE RESCUE Not daring to venture near the Cottage again, Philip got as near to the village as he could, and hung about, until lights were gleaming only in the upper windows of cottages, and until the doors of the Chater Arms had been closed for some time upon the last roystering yokel who had had more than was good for him.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading NEPTUNE TO THE RESCUE Not daring to venture near the Cottage again, Philip got as near to the village as he could, and hung about, until lights were gleaming only in the upper windows of cottages, and until the doors of the Chater Arms had been closed for some time upon the last roystering yokel who had had more than was good for him.
the topmost one of two
From this reading NEPTUNE TO THE RESCUE Not daring to venture near the Cottage again, Philip got as near to the village as he could, and hung about, until lights were gleaming only in the upper windows of cottages, and until the doors of the Chater Arms had been closed for some time upon the last roystering yokel who had had more than was good for him.
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading NEPTUNE TO THE RESCUE Not daring to venture near the Cottage again, Philip got as near to the village as he could, and hung about, until lights were gleaming only in the upper windows of cottages, and until the doors of the Chater Arms had been closed for some time upon the last roystering yokel who had had more than was good for him.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading NEPTUNE TO THE RESCUE Not daring to venture near the Cottage again, Philip got as near to the village as he could, and hung about, until lights were gleaming only in the upper windows of cottages, and until the doors of the Chater Arms had been closed for some time upon the last roystering yokel who had had more than was good for him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading NEPTUNE TO THE RESCUE Not daring to venture near the Cottage again, Philip got as near to the village as he could, and hung about, until lights were gleaming only in the upper windows of cottages, and until the doors of the Chater Arms had been closed for some time upon the last roystering yokel who had had more than was good for him.
welfarenounUS /ˈwelfer/
governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need
From this reading His purpose was to see Betty Siggs, and assure her, in accordance with his promise, of Clara’s welfare.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading NEPTUNE TO THE RESCUE Not daring to venture near the Cottage again, Philip got as near to the village as he could, and hung about, until lights were gleaming only in the upper windows of cottages, and until the doors of the Chater Arms had been closed for some time upon the last roystering yokel who had had more than was good for him.
at the time that
From this reading Over and over again, when he was almost within touch of the place, he would fancy he heard a door being opened, or that footsteps were coming cautiously towards him; and would make a dash back into the darkness.
which person or people
From this reading NEPTUNE TO THE RESCUE Not daring to venture near the Cottage again, Philip got as near to the village as he could, and hung about, until lights were gleaming only in the upper windows of cottages, and until the doors of the Chater Arms had been closed for some time upon the last roystering yokel who had had more than was good for him.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading NEPTUNE TO THE RESCUE Not daring to venture near the Cottage again, Philip got as near to the village as he could, and hung about, until lights were gleaming only in the upper windows of cottages, and until the doors of the Chater Arms had been closed for some time upon the last roystering yokel who had had more than was good for him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His purpose was to see Betty Siggs, and assure her, in accordance with his promise, of Clara’s welfare.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Over and over again, when he was almost within touch of the place, he would fancy he heard a door being opened, or that footsteps were coming cautiously towards him; and would make a dash back into the darkness.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Over and over again, when he was almost within touch of the place, he would fancy he heard a door being opened, or that footsteps were coming cautiously towards him; and would make a dash back into the darkness.
yokelnounUS /ˈjoʊkel/
a person who is not very intelligent or interested in culture
From this reading NEPTUNE TO THE RESCUE Not daring to venture near the Cottage again, Philip got as near to the village as he could, and hung about, until lights were gleaming only in the upper windows of cottages, and until the doors of the Chater Arms had been closed for some time upon the last roystering yokel who had had more than was good for him.
