used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE RIGHT GIRL TO MARRY Though the wind was nothing more than the usual night breeze of early autumn, the lime-tree was swaying violently to and fro, as if under the influence of a stupendous hurricane.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading At last it left off swaying and became absolutely motionless.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE RIGHT GIRL TO MARRY Though the wind was nothing more than the usual night breeze of early autumn, the lime-tree was swaying violently to and fro, as if under the influence of a stupendous hurricane.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Hide quickly," Kelson whispered, "those two are Hamar and Curtis.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE RIGHT GIRL TO MARRY Though the wind was nothing more than the usual night breeze of early autumn, the lime-tree was swaying violently to and fro, as if under the influence of a stupendous hurricane.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At last it left off swaying and became absolutely motionless.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading THE RIGHT GIRL TO MARRY Though the wind was nothing more than the usual night breeze of early autumn, the lime-tree was swaying violently to and fro, as if under the influence of a stupendous hurricane.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading At last it left off swaying and became absolutely motionless.
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading They then noticed, for the first time, that there were three figures standing under its branches, and that one of the figures was a policeman.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading THE RIGHT GIRL TO MARRY Though the wind was nothing more than the usual night breeze of early autumn, the lime-tree was swaying violently to and fro, as if under the influence of a stupendous hurricane.
CurtisnounUS /ˈkɜːrtəs/
English botanical writer and publisher (1746-1799)
From this reading "Hide quickly," Kelson whispered, "those two are Hamar and Curtis.
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 THE RIGHT GIRL TO MARRY Though the wind was nothing more than the usual night breeze of early autumn, the lime-tree was swaying violently to and fro, as if under the influence of a stupendous hurricane.
fascinatedadjectiveUS /ˈfæsəneɪtəd/
having your attention fixated as though by a spell
From this reading Lilian Rosenberg and Kelson were so fascinated that they stood and watched it in silence.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading They then noticed, for the first time, that there were three figures standing under its branches, and that one of the figures was a policeman.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading They then noticed, for the first time, that there were three figures standing under its branches, and that one of the figures was a policeman.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They then noticed, for the first time, that there were three figures standing under its branches, and that one of the figures was a policeman.
fro
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From this reading THE RIGHT GIRL TO MARRY Though the wind was nothing more than the usual night breeze of early autumn, the lime-tree was swaying violently to and fro, as if under the influence of a stupendous hurricane.
a young female
From this reading THE RIGHT GIRL TO MARRY Though the wind was nothing more than the usual night breeze of early autumn, the lime-tree was swaying violently to and fro, as if under the influence of a stupendous hurricane.
Hamar
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From this reading "Hide quickly," Kelson whispered, "those two are Hamar and Curtis.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading "Hide quickly," Kelson whispered, "those two are Hamar and Curtis.
hurricanenounUS /ˈhɜːrəkeɪn/
a severe tropical cyclone usually with heavy rains and winds moving at 63-136 knots (12 on the Beaufort scale)
From this reading THE RIGHT GIRL TO MARRY Though the wind was nothing more than the usual night breeze of early autumn, the lime-tree was swaying violently to and fro, as if under the influence of a stupendous hurricane.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading THE RIGHT GIRL TO MARRY Though the wind was nothing more than the usual night breeze of early autumn, the lime-tree was swaying violently to and fro, as if under the influence of a stupendous hurricane.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Lilian Rosenberg and Kelson were so fascinated that they stood and watched it in silence.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading THE RIGHT GIRL TO MARRY Though the wind was nothing more than the usual night breeze of early autumn, the lime-tree was swaying violently to and fro, as if under the influence of a stupendous hurricane.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Lilian Rosenberg and Kelson were so fascinated that they stood and watched it in silence.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading They then noticed, for the first time, that there were three figures standing under its branches, and that one of the figures was a policeman.
Kelson
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From this reading Lilian Rosenberg and Kelson were so fascinated that they stood and watched it in silence.
immediately past
From this reading At last it left off swaying and became absolutely motionless.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading At last it left off swaying and became absolutely motionless.
Lilian
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From this reading Lilian Rosenberg and Kelson were so fascinated that they stood and watched it in silence.
lime-tree
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From this reading THE RIGHT GIRL TO MARRY Though the wind was nothing more than the usual night breeze of early autumn, the lime-tree was swaying violently to and fro, as if under the influence of a stupendous hurricane.
take in marriage
From this reading THE RIGHT GIRL TO MARRY Though the wind was nothing more than the usual night breeze of early autumn, the lime-tree was swaying violently to and fro, as if under the influence of a stupendous hurricane.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE RIGHT GIRL TO MARRY Though the wind was nothing more than the usual night breeze of early autumn, the lime-tree was swaying violently to and fro, as if under the influence of a stupendous hurricane.
not in physical motion
From this reading At last it left off swaying and became absolutely motionless.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE RIGHT GIRL TO MARRY Though the wind was nothing more than the usual night breeze of early autumn, the lime-tree was swaying violently to and fro, as if under the influence of a stupendous hurricane.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading THE RIGHT GIRL TO MARRY Though the wind was nothing more than the usual night breeze of early autumn, the lime-tree was swaying violently to and fro, as if under the influence of a stupendous hurricane.
being perceived or observed
From this reading They then noticed, for the first time, that there were three figures standing under its branches, and that one of the figures was a policeman.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE RIGHT GIRL TO MARRY Though the wind was nothing more than the usual night breeze of early autumn, the lime-tree was swaying violently to and fro, as if under the influence of a stupendous hurricane.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading At last it left off swaying and became absolutely motionless.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading They then noticed, for the first time, that there were three figures standing under its branches, and that one of the figures was a policeman.
policemannounUS /pəˈliːsmən/
a member of a police force
From this reading They then noticed, for the first time, that there were three figures standing under its branches, and that one of the figures was a policeman.
with speed
From this reading "Hide quickly," Kelson whispered, "those two are Hamar and Curtis.
precisely, exactly
From this reading THE RIGHT GIRL TO MARRY Though the wind was nothing more than the usual night breeze of early autumn, the lime-tree was swaying violently to and fro, as if under the influence of a stupendous hurricane.
Rosenberg
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From this reading Lilian Rosenberg and Kelson were so fascinated that they stood and watched it in silence.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Lilian Rosenberg and Kelson were so fascinated that they stood and watched it in silence.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Lilian Rosenberg and Kelson were so fascinated that they stood and watched it in silence.
having a supporting base
From this reading They then noticed, for the first time, that there were three figures standing under its branches, and that one of the figures was a policeman.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Lilian Rosenberg and Kelson were so fascinated that they stood and watched it in silence.
stupendousadjectiveUS /stuːˈpendəs/
so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe
From this reading THE RIGHT GIRL TO MARRY Though the wind was nothing more than the usual night breeze of early autumn, the lime-tree was swaying violently to and fro, as if under the influence of a stupendous hurricane.
swayingverbUS /ˈsweɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “sway” — move back and forth or sideways
From this reading THE RIGHT GIRL TO MARRY Though the wind was nothing more than the usual night breeze of early autumn, the lime-tree was swaying violently to and fro, as if under the influence of a stupendous hurricane.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading THE RIGHT GIRL TO MARRY Though the wind was nothing more than the usual night breeze of early autumn, the lime-tree was swaying violently to and fro, as if under the influence of a stupendous hurricane.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Lilian Rosenberg and Kelson were so fascinated that they stood and watched it in silence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RIGHT GIRL TO MARRY Though the wind was nothing more than the usual night breeze of early autumn, the lime-tree was swaying violently to and fro, as if under the influence of a stupendous hurricane.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading They then noticed, for the first time, that there were three figures standing under its branches, and that one of the figures was a policeman.
in or at that place or location
From this reading They then noticed, for the first time, that there were three figures standing under its branches, and that one of the figures was a policeman.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Lilian Rosenberg and Kelson were so fascinated that they stood and watched it in silence.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "Hide quickly," Kelson whispered, "those two are Hamar and Curtis.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading THE RIGHT GIRL TO MARRY Though the wind was nothing more than the usual night breeze of early autumn, the lime-tree was swaying violently to and fro, as if under the influence of a stupendous hurricane.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading They then noticed, for the first time, that there were three figures standing under its branches, and that one of the figures was a policeman.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading They then noticed, for the first time, that there were three figures standing under its branches, and that one of the figures was a policeman.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE RIGHT GIRL TO MARRY Though the wind was nothing more than the usual night breeze of early autumn, the lime-tree was swaying violently to and fro, as if under the influence of a stupendous hurricane.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "Hide quickly," Kelson whispered, "those two are Hamar and Curtis.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading THE RIGHT GIRL TO MARRY Though the wind was nothing more than the usual night breeze of early autumn, the lime-tree was swaying violently to and fro, as if under the influence of a stupendous hurricane.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading THE RIGHT GIRL TO MARRY Though the wind was nothing more than the usual night breeze of early autumn, the lime-tree was swaying violently to and fro, as if under the influence of a stupendous hurricane.
in a violent manner
From this reading THE RIGHT GIRL TO MARRY Though the wind was nothing more than the usual night breeze of early autumn, the lime-tree was swaying violently to and fro, as if under the influence of a stupendous hurricane.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE RIGHT GIRL TO MARRY Though the wind was nothing more than the usual night breeze of early autumn, the lime-tree was swaying violently to and fro, as if under the influence of a stupendous hurricane.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Lilian Rosenberg and Kelson were so fascinated that they stood and watched it in silence.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Lilian Rosenberg and Kelson were so fascinated that they stood and watched it in silence.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading "Hide quickly," Kelson whispered, "those two are Hamar and Curtis.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading THE RIGHT GIRL TO MARRY Though the wind was nothing more than the usual night breeze of early autumn, the lime-tree was swaying violently to and fro, as if under the influence of a stupendous hurricane.
