AbbeynounUS /ˈæbi/
a church associated with a monastery or convent
From this reading I used to like to slip away from the perpetual fitting on of garments to ride or drive about the roads outside the Abbey.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I used to like to slip away from the perpetual fitting on of garments to ride or drive about the roads outside the Abbey.
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading Being old she forgot easily, and, besides, she was absorbed in these days in the preparations for my going to Dublin.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading I was afraid now to walk in unfrequented places, lest I should meet with Richard Dawson; and there are few places in the neighbourhood of Aghadoe which are frequented.
Aghadoe
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From this reading I was afraid now to walk in unfrequented places, lest I should meet with Richard Dawson; and there are few places in the neighbourhood of Aghadoe which are frequented.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Being old she forgot easily, and, besides, she was absorbed in these days in the preparations for my going to Dublin.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I was afraid now to walk in unfrequented places, lest I should meet with Richard Dawson; and there are few places in the neighbourhood of Aghadoe which are frequented.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading THE ENEMY My grandmother asked me no more of the gentleman who had come to my help in the wood.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading I used to like to slip away from the perpetual fitting on of garments to ride or drive about the roads outside the Abbey.
Beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Being old she forgot easily, and, besides, she was absorbed in these days in the preparations for my going to Dublin.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Being old she forgot easily, and, besides, she was absorbed in these days in the preparations for my going to Dublin.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE ENEMY My grandmother asked me no more of the gentleman who had come to my help in the wood.
DawsonnounUS /ˈdɔːsən/
a town in northwestern Canada in the Yukon on the Yukon River; a boom town around 1900 when gold was discovered in the Klondike
From this reading I was afraid now to walk in unfrequented places, lest I should meet with Richard Dawson; and there are few places in the neighbourhood of Aghadoe which are frequented.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Being old she forgot easily, and, besides, she was absorbed in these days in the preparations for my going to Dublin.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading I used to like to slip away from the perpetual fitting on of garments to ride or drive about the roads outside the Abbey.
DublinnounUS /ˈdʌblɪn/
capital and largest city and major port of the Irish Republic
From this reading Being old she forgot easily, and, besides, she was absorbed in these days in the preparations for my going to Dublin.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading Being old she forgot easily, and, besides, she was absorbed in these days in the preparations for my going to Dublin.
an opposing military force
From this reading THE ENEMY My grandmother asked me no more of the gentleman who had come to my help in the wood.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading I was afraid now to walk in unfrequented places, lest I should meet with Richard Dawson; and there are few places in the neighbourhood of Aghadoe which are frequented.
fittingadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtɪŋ/
in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion
From this reading I used to like to slip away from the perpetual fitting on of garments to ride or drive about the roads outside the Abbey.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Being old she forgot easily, and, besides, she was absorbed in these days in the preparations for my going to Dublin.
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading Being old she forgot easily, and, besides, she was absorbed in these days in the preparations for my going to Dublin.
frequentedverbUS /ˈfriːkwəntɪd/
past form of “frequent” — do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading I was afraid now to walk in unfrequented places, lest I should meet with Richard Dawson; and there are few places in the neighbourhood of Aghadoe which are frequented.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I used to like to slip away from the perpetual fitting on of garments to ride or drive about the roads outside the Abbey.
garmentsnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənts/
plural of “garment” — an article of clothing
From this reading I used to like to slip away from the perpetual fitting on of garments to ride or drive about the roads outside the Abbey.
a man of refinement
From this reading THE ENEMY My grandmother asked me no more of the gentleman who had come to my help in the wood.
the act of departing
From this reading Being old she forgot easily, and, besides, she was absorbed in these days in the preparations for my going to Dublin.
grandmothernounUS /ˈɡrændmʌðər/
the mother of your father or mother
From this reading THE ENEMY My grandmother asked me no more of the gentleman who had come to my help in the wood.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading For the moment my own interest in the great matter had waned.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE ENEMY My grandmother asked me no more of the gentleman who had come to my help in the wood.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading THE ENEMY My grandmother asked me no more of the gentleman who had come to my help in the wood.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I used to like to slip away from the perpetual fitting on of garments to ride or drive about the roads outside the Abbey.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE ENEMY My grandmother asked me no more of the gentleman who had come to my help in the wood.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading For the moment my own interest in the great matter had waned.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading I was afraid now to walk in unfrequented places, lest I should meet with Richard Dawson; and there are few places in the neighbourhood of Aghadoe which are frequented.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I used to like to slip away from the perpetual fitting on of garments to ride or drive about the roads outside the Abbey.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading For the moment my own interest in the great matter had waned.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE ENEMY My grandmother asked me no more of the gentleman who had come to my help in the wood.
come together
From this reading I was afraid now to walk in unfrequented places, lest I should meet with Richard Dawson; and there are few places in the neighbourhood of Aghadoe which are frequented.
a particular point in time
From this reading For the moment my own interest in the great matter had waned.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE ENEMY My grandmother asked me no more of the gentleman who had come to my help in the wood.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading THE ENEMY My grandmother asked me no more of the gentleman who had come to my help in the wood.
neighbourhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading I was afraid now to walk in unfrequented places, lest I should meet with Richard Dawson; and there are few places in the neighbourhood of Aghadoe which are frequented.
not any; not one
From this reading THE ENEMY My grandmother asked me no more of the gentleman who had come to my help in the wood.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I was afraid now to walk in unfrequented places, lest I should meet with Richard Dawson; and there are few places in the neighbourhood of Aghadoe which are frequented.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ENEMY My grandmother asked me no more of the gentleman who had come to my help in the wood.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Being old she forgot easily, and, besides, she was absorbed in these days in the preparations for my going to Dublin.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I used to like to slip away from the perpetual fitting on of garments to ride or drive about the roads outside the Abbey.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I used to like to slip away from the perpetual fitting on of garments to ride or drive about the roads outside the Abbey.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading I used to like to slip away from the perpetual fitting on of garments to ride or drive about the roads outside the Abbey.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading For the moment my own interest in the great matter had waned.
perpetualadjectiveUS /pərˈpetʃuːəl/
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading I used to like to slip away from the perpetual fitting on of garments to ride or drive about the roads outside the Abbey.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading I was afraid now to walk in unfrequented places, lest I should meet with Richard Dawson; and there are few places in the neighbourhood of Aghadoe which are frequented.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading Being old she forgot easily, and, besides, she was absorbed in these days in the preparations for my going to Dublin.
Richard
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I was afraid now to walk in unfrequented places, lest I should meet with Richard Dawson; and there are few places in the neighbourhood of Aghadoe which are frequented.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading I used to like to slip away from the perpetual fitting on of garments to ride or drive about the roads outside the Abbey.
roadsnounUS /roʊdz/
a partly sheltered anchorage
From this reading I used to like to slip away from the perpetual fitting on of garments to ride or drive about the roads outside the Abbey.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Being old she forgot easily, and, besides, she was absorbed in these days in the preparations for my going to Dublin.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I was afraid now to walk in unfrequented places, lest I should meet with Richard Dawson; and there are few places in the neighbourhood of Aghadoe which are frequented.
move stealthily
From this reading I used to like to slip away from the perpetual fitting on of garments to ride or drive about the roads outside the Abbey.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ENEMY My grandmother asked me no more of the gentleman who had come to my help in the wood.
in or at that place or location
From this reading I was afraid now to walk in unfrequented places, lest I should meet with Richard Dawson; and there are few places in the neighbourhood of Aghadoe which are frequented.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Being old she forgot easily, and, besides, she was absorbed in these days in the preparations for my going to Dublin.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE ENEMY My grandmother asked me no more of the gentleman who had come to my help in the wood.
unfrequentedadjective
devoid of creatures
From this reading I was afraid now to walk in unfrequented places, lest I should meet with Richard Dawson; and there are few places in the neighbourhood of Aghadoe which are frequented.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading I used to like to slip away from the perpetual fitting on of garments to ride or drive about the roads outside the Abbey.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading I was afraid now to walk in unfrequented places, lest I should meet with Richard Dawson; and there are few places in the neighbourhood of Aghadoe which are frequented.
wanedverbUS /weɪnd/
past form of “wane” — grow smaller
From this reading For the moment my own interest in the great matter had waned.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Being old she forgot easily, and, besides, she was absorbed in these days in the preparations for my going to Dublin.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I was afraid now to walk in unfrequented places, lest I should meet with Richard Dawson; and there are few places in the neighbourhood of Aghadoe which are frequented.
which person or people
From this reading THE ENEMY My grandmother asked me no more of the gentleman who had come to my help in the wood.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I was afraid now to walk in unfrequented places, lest I should meet with Richard Dawson; and there are few places in the neighbourhood of Aghadoe which are frequented.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading THE ENEMY My grandmother asked me no more of the gentleman who had come to my help in the wood.
