used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “THE GOLDEN EGG” By what she could see in the October moonlight of the open spaces, Marcia Peters, pounding over the highway, surrounded by her belongings, imagined that she was on the way to the second largest town of the county, Bluffport, a dozen or so miles from Ashwater.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She saw that she was passing the business part of the town and the better residences, and at last, as in Ashwater, she found herself on the extreme outskirts.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She saw that she was passing the business part of the town and the better residences, and at last, as in Ashwater, she found herself on the extreme outskirts.
Ashwater
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From this reading “THE GOLDEN EGG” By what she could see in the October moonlight of the open spaces, Marcia Peters, pounding over the highway, surrounded by her belongings, imagined that she was on the way to the second largest town of the county, Bluffport, a dozen or so miles from Ashwater.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She saw that she was passing the business part of the town and the better residences, and at last, as in Ashwater, she found herself on the extreme outskirts.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The dray stopped before a small house.
belongingsnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋz/
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading “THE GOLDEN EGG” By what she could see in the October moonlight of the open spaces, Marcia Peters, pounding over the highway, surrounded by her belongings, imagined that she was on the way to the second largest town of the county, Bluffport, a dozen or so miles from Ashwater.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading She saw that she was passing the business part of the town and the better residences, and at last, as in Ashwater, she found herself on the extreme outskirts.
Bluffport
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From this reading “THE GOLDEN EGG” By what she could see in the October moonlight of the open spaces, Marcia Peters, pounding over the highway, surrounded by her belongings, imagined that she was on the way to the second largest town of the county, Bluffport, a dozen or so miles from Ashwater.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading She saw that she was passing the business part of the town and the better residences, and at last, as in Ashwater, she found herself on the extreme outskirts.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “THE GOLDEN EGG” By what she could see in the October moonlight of the open spaces, Marcia Peters, pounding over the highway, surrounded by her belongings, imagined that she was on the way to the second largest town of the county, Bluffport, a dozen or so miles from Ashwater.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The drayman unlocked the door, carried in, and with small ceremony, dumped her clothing and furnishings on the floor.
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading The drayman unlocked the door, carried in, and with small ceremony, dumped her clothing and furnishings on the floor.
clothingnounUS /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/
a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
From this reading The drayman unlocked the door, carried in, and with small ceremony, dumped her clothing and furnishings on the floor.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “THE GOLDEN EGG” By what she could see in the October moonlight of the open spaces, Marcia Peters, pounding over the highway, surrounded by her belongings, imagined that she was on the way to the second largest town of the county, Bluffport, a dozen or so miles from Ashwater.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading “THE GOLDEN EGG” By what she could see in the October moonlight of the open spaces, Marcia Peters, pounding over the highway, surrounded by her belongings, imagined that she was on the way to the second largest town of the county, Bluffport, a dozen or so miles from Ashwater.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The drayman unlocked the door, carried in, and with small ceremony, dumped her clothing and furnishings on the floor.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading “THE GOLDEN EGG” By what she could see in the October moonlight of the open spaces, Marcia Peters, pounding over the highway, surrounded by her belongings, imagined that she was on the way to the second largest town of the county, Bluffport, a dozen or so miles from Ashwater.
draynounUS /dreɪ/
a low heavy horse cart without sides; used for haulage
From this reading The dray stopped before a small house.
drayman
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From this reading The drayman unlocked the door, carried in, and with small ceremony, dumped her clothing and furnishings on the floor.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading She recognized the village when she was driven into it.
dumpedverbUS /dʌmpt/
past form of “dump” — throw away as refuse
From this reading The drayman unlocked the door, carried in, and with small ceremony, dumped her clothing and furnishings on the floor.
EGGnounUS /eɡ/
animal reproductive body consisting of an ovum or embryo together with nutritive and protective envelopes; especially the thin-shelled reproductive body laid by e.g. female birds
From this reading “THE GOLDEN EGG” By what she could see in the October moonlight of the open spaces, Marcia Peters, pounding over the highway, surrounded by her belongings, imagined that she was on the way to the second largest town of the county, Bluffport, a dozen or so miles from Ashwater.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading She saw that she was passing the business part of the town and the better residences, and at last, as in Ashwater, she found herself on the extreme outskirts.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading The drayman unlocked the door, carried in, and with small ceremony, dumped her clothing and furnishings on the floor.
set up or found
From this reading She saw that she was passing the business part of the town and the better residences, and at last, as in Ashwater, she found herself on the extreme outskirts.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “THE GOLDEN EGG” By what she could see in the October moonlight of the open spaces, Marcia Peters, pounding over the highway, surrounded by her belongings, imagined that she was on the way to the second largest town of the county, Bluffport, a dozen or so miles from Ashwater.
furnishingsnounUS /ˈfɜːrnɪʃɪŋz/
plural of “furnishing” — (usually plural) accessory wearing apparel
From this reading The drayman unlocked the door, carried in, and with small ceremony, dumped her clothing and furnishings on the floor.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading “THE GOLDEN EGG” By what she could see in the October moonlight of the open spaces, Marcia Peters, pounding over the highway, surrounded by her belongings, imagined that she was on the way to the second largest town of the county, Bluffport, a dozen or so miles from Ashwater.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “THE GOLDEN EGG” By what she could see in the October moonlight of the open spaces, Marcia Peters, pounding over the highway, surrounded by her belongings, imagined that she was on the way to the second largest town of the county, Bluffport, a dozen or so miles from Ashwater.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She saw that she was passing the business part of the town and the better residences, and at last, as in Ashwater, she found herself on the extreme outskirts.
highwaynounUS /ˈhaɪweɪ/
a major road for any form of motor transport
From this reading “THE GOLDEN EGG” By what she could see in the October moonlight of the open spaces, Marcia Peters, pounding over the highway, surrounded by her belongings, imagined that she was on the way to the second largest town of the county, Bluffport, a dozen or so miles from Ashwater.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The dray stopped before a small house.
past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading “THE GOLDEN EGG” By what she could see in the October moonlight of the open spaces, Marcia Peters, pounding over the highway, surrounded by her belongings, imagined that she was on the way to the second largest town of the county, Bluffport, a dozen or so miles from Ashwater.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “THE GOLDEN EGG” By what she could see in the October moonlight of the open spaces, Marcia Peters, pounding over the highway, surrounded by her belongings, imagined that she was on the way to the second largest town of the county, Bluffport, a dozen or so miles from Ashwater.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She recognized the village when she was driven into it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She recognized the village when she was driven into it.
largestadjectiveUS /ˈlɑːrdʒəst/
superlative of “large” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “THE GOLDEN EGG” By what she could see in the October moonlight of the open spaces, Marcia Peters, pounding over the highway, surrounded by her belongings, imagined that she was on the way to the second largest town of the county, Bluffport, a dozen or so miles from Ashwater.
immediately past
From this reading She saw that she was passing the business part of the town and the better residences, and at last, as in Ashwater, she found herself on the extreme outskirts.
Marcia
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From this reading “THE GOLDEN EGG” By what she could see in the October moonlight of the open spaces, Marcia Peters, pounding over the highway, surrounded by her belongings, imagined that she was on the way to the second largest town of the county, Bluffport, a dozen or so miles from Ashwater.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading “THE GOLDEN EGG” By what she could see in the October moonlight of the open spaces, Marcia Peters, pounding over the highway, surrounded by her belongings, imagined that she was on the way to the second largest town of the county, Bluffport, a dozen or so miles from Ashwater.
the light of the Moon
From this reading “THE GOLDEN EGG” By what she could see in the October moonlight of the open spaces, Marcia Peters, pounding over the highway, surrounded by her belongings, imagined that she was on the way to the second largest town of the county, Bluffport, a dozen or so miles from Ashwater.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading “THE GOLDEN EGG” By what she could see in the October moonlight of the open spaces, Marcia Peters, pounding over the highway, surrounded by her belongings, imagined that she was on the way to the second largest town of the county, Bluffport, a dozen or so miles from Ashwater.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “THE GOLDEN EGG” By what she could see in the October moonlight of the open spaces, Marcia Peters, pounding over the highway, surrounded by her belongings, imagined that she was on the way to the second largest town of the county, Bluffport, a dozen or so miles from Ashwater.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “THE GOLDEN EGG” By what she could see in the October moonlight of the open spaces, Marcia Peters, pounding over the highway, surrounded by her belongings, imagined that she was on the way to the second largest town of the county, Bluffport, a dozen or so miles from Ashwater.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading “THE GOLDEN EGG” By what she could see in the October moonlight of the open spaces, Marcia Peters, pounding over the highway, surrounded by her belongings, imagined that she was on the way to the second largest town of the county, Bluffport, a dozen or so miles from Ashwater.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “THE GOLDEN EGG” By what she could see in the October moonlight of the open spaces, Marcia Peters, pounding over the highway, surrounded by her belongings, imagined that she was on the way to the second largest town of the county, Bluffport, a dozen or so miles from Ashwater.
outskirtsnounUS /ˈaʊtskɜːrts/
outlying areas (as of a city or town)
From this reading She saw that she was passing the business part of the town and the better residences, and at last, as in Ashwater, she found herself on the extreme outskirts.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading “THE GOLDEN EGG” By what she could see in the October moonlight of the open spaces, Marcia Peters, pounding over the highway, surrounded by her belongings, imagined that she was on the way to the second largest town of the county, Bluffport, a dozen or so miles from Ashwater.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading She saw that she was passing the business part of the town and the better residences, and at last, as in Ashwater, she found herself on the extreme outskirts.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading She saw that she was passing the business part of the town and the better residences, and at last, as in Ashwater, she found herself on the extreme outskirts.
PetersnounUS /ˈpiːtərz/
plural of “peter” — disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading “THE GOLDEN EGG” By what she could see in the October moonlight of the open spaces, Marcia Peters, pounding over the highway, surrounded by her belongings, imagined that she was on the way to the second largest town of the county, Bluffport, a dozen or so miles from Ashwater.
poundingnounUS /ˈpaʊndɪŋ/
repeated heavy blows
From this reading “THE GOLDEN EGG” By what she could see in the October moonlight of the open spaces, Marcia Peters, pounding over the highway, surrounded by her belongings, imagined that she was on the way to the second largest town of the county, Bluffport, a dozen or so miles from Ashwater.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading She recognized the village when she was driven into it.
residencesnounUS /ˈrezɪdənsɪz/
plural of “residence” — any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading She saw that she was passing the business part of the town and the better residences, and at last, as in Ashwater, she found herself on the extreme outskirts.
cut with a saw
From this reading She saw that she was passing the business part of the town and the better residences, and at last, as in Ashwater, she found herself on the extreme outskirts.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading “THE GOLDEN EGG” By what she could see in the October moonlight of the open spaces, Marcia Peters, pounding over the highway, surrounded by her belongings, imagined that she was on the way to the second largest town of the county, Bluffport, a dozen or so miles from Ashwater.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “THE GOLDEN EGG” By what she could see in the October moonlight of the open spaces, Marcia Peters, pounding over the highway, surrounded by her belongings, imagined that she was on the way to the second largest town of the county, Bluffport, a dozen or so miles from Ashwater.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “THE GOLDEN EGG” By what she could see in the October moonlight of the open spaces, Marcia Peters, pounding over the highway, surrounded by her belongings, imagined that she was on the way to the second largest town of the county, Bluffport, a dozen or so miles from Ashwater.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The dray stopped before a small house.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “THE GOLDEN EGG” By what she could see in the October moonlight of the open spaces, Marcia Peters, pounding over the highway, surrounded by her belongings, imagined that she was on the way to the second largest town of the county, Bluffport, a dozen or so miles from Ashwater.
spacesnounUS /ˈspeɪsəz/
plural of “space” — the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading “THE GOLDEN EGG” By what she could see in the October moonlight of the open spaces, Marcia Peters, pounding over the highway, surrounded by her belongings, imagined that she was on the way to the second largest town of the county, Bluffport, a dozen or so miles from Ashwater.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading The dray stopped before a small house.
confined on all sides
From this reading “THE GOLDEN EGG” By what she could see in the October moonlight of the open spaces, Marcia Peters, pounding over the highway, surrounded by her belongings, imagined that she was on the way to the second largest town of the county, Bluffport, a dozen or so miles from Ashwater.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “THE GOLDEN EGG” By what she could see in the October moonlight of the open spaces, Marcia Peters, pounding over the highway, surrounded by her belongings, imagined that she was on the way to the second largest town of the county, Bluffport, a dozen or so miles from Ashwater.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “THE GOLDEN EGG” By what she could see in the October moonlight of the open spaces, Marcia Peters, pounding over the highway, surrounded by her belongings, imagined that she was on the way to the second largest town of the county, Bluffport, a dozen or so miles from Ashwater.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “THE GOLDEN EGG” By what she could see in the October moonlight of the open spaces, Marcia Peters, pounding over the highway, surrounded by her belongings, imagined that she was on the way to the second largest town of the county, Bluffport, a dozen or so miles from Ashwater.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading “THE GOLDEN EGG” By what she could see in the October moonlight of the open spaces, Marcia Peters, pounding over the highway, surrounded by her belongings, imagined that she was on the way to the second largest town of the county, Bluffport, a dozen or so miles from Ashwater.
unlockedadjectiveUS /ənˈlɑːkt/
not firmly fastened or secured
From this reading The drayman unlocked the door, carried in, and with small ceremony, dumped her clothing and furnishings on the floor.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading She recognized the village when she was driven into it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “THE GOLDEN EGG” By what she could see in the October moonlight of the open spaces, Marcia Peters, pounding over the highway, surrounded by her belongings, imagined that she was on the way to the second largest town of the county, Bluffport, a dozen or so miles from Ashwater.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “THE GOLDEN EGG” By what she could see in the October moonlight of the open spaces, Marcia Peters, pounding over the highway, surrounded by her belongings, imagined that she was on the way to the second largest town of the county, Bluffport, a dozen or so miles from Ashwater.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “THE GOLDEN EGG” By what she could see in the October moonlight of the open spaces, Marcia Peters, pounding over the highway, surrounded by her belongings, imagined that she was on the way to the second largest town of the county, Bluffport, a dozen or so miles from Ashwater.
at the time that
From this reading She recognized the village when she was driven into it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The drayman unlocked the door, carried in, and with small ceremony, dumped her clothing and furnishings on the floor.
