used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MY CAREER AS A HIGHWAYMAN I left the cottage from the rear and struck slantwise across the fields to reach the shelter of the trees and undergrowth that covered the slope down to the road.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading MY CAREER AS A HIGHWAYMAN I left the cottage from the rear and struck slantwise across the fields to reach the shelter of the trees and undergrowth that covered the slope down to the road.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After all the highwayman's was hardly my calling in life.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading After all the highwayman's was hardly my calling in life.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MY CAREER AS A HIGHWAYMAN I left the cottage from the rear and struck slantwise across the fields to reach the shelter of the trees and undergrowth that covered the slope down to the road.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading MY CAREER AS A HIGHWAYMAN I left the cottage from the rear and struck slantwise across the fields to reach the shelter of the trees and undergrowth that covered the slope down to the road.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I ran hard so as to shake irresolution out of my mind, for I found myself half wishing that Mistress Waynflete had pleaded with me at first instead of trying to thrust me out of my plan.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading So I ran hard, saying to myself that it must be done, and the sooner it was over the better.
(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 So I ran hard, saying to myself that it must be done, and the sooner it was over the better.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading After all the highwayman's was hardly my calling in life.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading MY CAREER AS A HIGHWAYMAN I left the cottage from the rear and struck slantwise across the fields to reach the shelter of the trees and undergrowth that covered the slope down to the road.
a small house with a single story
From this reading MY CAREER AS A HIGHWAYMAN I left the cottage from the rear and struck slantwise across the fields to reach the shelter of the trees and undergrowth that covered the slope down to the road.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading MY CAREER AS A HIGHWAYMAN I left the cottage from the rear and struck slantwise across the fields to reach the shelter of the trees and undergrowth that covered the slope down to the road.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading So I ran hard, saying to myself that it must be done, and the sooner it was over the better.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading MY CAREER AS A HIGHWAYMAN I left the cottage from the rear and struck slantwise across the fields to reach the shelter of the trees and undergrowth that covered the slope down to the road.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading MY CAREER AS A HIGHWAYMAN I left the cottage from the rear and struck slantwise across the fields to reach the shelter of the trees and undergrowth that covered the slope down to the road.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading I ran hard so as to shake irresolution out of my mind, for I found myself half wishing that Mistress Waynflete had pleaded with me at first instead of trying to thrust me out of my plan.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I ran hard so as to shake irresolution out of my mind, for I found myself half wishing that Mistress Waynflete had pleaded with me at first instead of trying to thrust me out of my plan.
set up or found
From this reading I ran hard so as to shake irresolution out of my mind, for I found myself half wishing that Mistress Waynflete had pleaded with me at first instead of trying to thrust me out of my plan.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading MY CAREER AS A HIGHWAYMAN I left the cottage from the rear and struck slantwise across the fields to reach the shelter of the trees and undergrowth that covered the slope down to the road.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I ran hard so as to shake irresolution out of my mind, for I found myself half wishing that Mistress Waynflete had pleaded with me at first instead of trying to thrust me out of my plan.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading I ran hard so as to shake irresolution out of my mind, for I found myself half wishing that Mistress Waynflete had pleaded with me at first instead of trying to thrust me out of my plan.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading I ran hard so as to shake irresolution out of my mind, for I found myself half wishing that Mistress Waynflete had pleaded with me at first instead of trying to thrust me out of my plan.
only a very short time before
From this reading After all the highwayman's was hardly my calling in life.
HIGHWAYMANnoun
a holdup man who stops a vehicle and steals from it
From this reading MY CAREER AS A HIGHWAYMAN I left the cottage from the rear and struck slantwise across the fields to reach the shelter of the trees and undergrowth that covered the slope down to the road.
highwayman's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After all the highwayman's was hardly my calling in life.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading MY CAREER AS A HIGHWAYMAN I left the cottage from the rear and struck slantwise across the fields to reach the shelter of the trees and undergrowth that covered the slope down to the road.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After all the highwayman's was hardly my calling in life.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading I ran hard so as to shake irresolution out of my mind, for I found myself half wishing that Mistress Waynflete had pleaded with me at first instead of trying to thrust me out of my plan.
irresolutionnoun
doubt concerning two or more possible alternatives or courses of action
From this reading I ran hard so as to shake irresolution out of my mind, for I found myself half wishing that Mistress Waynflete had pleaded with me at first instead of trying to thrust me out of my plan.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading So I ran hard, saying to myself that it must be done, and the sooner it was over the better.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading Then I laughed.
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 MY CAREER AS A HIGHWAYMAN I left the cottage from the rear and struck slantwise across the fields to reach the shelter of the trees and undergrowth that covered the slope down to the road.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading After all the highwayman's was hardly my calling in life.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I ran hard so as to shake irresolution out of my mind, for I found myself half wishing that Mistress Waynflete had pleaded with me at first instead of trying to thrust me out of my plan.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading I ran hard so as to shake irresolution out of my mind, for I found myself half wishing that Mistress Waynflete had pleaded with me at first instead of trying to thrust me out of my plan.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading I ran hard so as to shake irresolution out of my mind, for I found myself half wishing that Mistress Waynflete had pleaded with me at first instead of trying to thrust me out of my plan.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading So I ran hard, saying to myself that it must be done, and the sooner it was over the better.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading MY CAREER AS A HIGHWAYMAN I left the cottage from the rear and struck slantwise across the fields to reach the shelter of the trees and undergrowth that covered the slope down to the road.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I ran hard so as to shake irresolution out of my mind, for I found myself half wishing that Mistress Waynflete had pleaded with me at first instead of trying to thrust me out of my plan.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MY CAREER AS A HIGHWAYMAN I left the cottage from the rear and struck slantwise across the fields to reach the shelter of the trees and undergrowth that covered the slope down to the road.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I ran hard so as to shake irresolution out of my mind, for I found myself half wishing that Mistress Waynflete had pleaded with me at first instead of trying to thrust me out of my plan.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading So I ran hard, saying to myself that it must be done, and the sooner it was over the better.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading I ran hard so as to shake irresolution out of my mind, for I found myself half wishing that Mistress Waynflete had pleaded with me at first instead of trying to thrust me out of my plan.
pleadedverbUS /ˈpliːdɪd/
past form of “plead” — appeal or request earnestly
From this reading I ran hard so as to shake irresolution out of my mind, for I found myself half wishing that Mistress Waynflete had pleaded with me at first instead of trying to thrust me out of my plan.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading I ran hard so as to shake irresolution out of my mind, for I found myself half wishing that Mistress Waynflete had pleaded with me at first instead of trying to thrust me out of my plan.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading MY CAREER AS A HIGHWAYMAN I left the cottage from the rear and struck slantwise across the fields to reach the shelter of the trees and undergrowth that covered the slope down to the road.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading MY CAREER AS A HIGHWAYMAN I left the cottage from the rear and struck slantwise across the fields to reach the shelter of the trees and undergrowth that covered the slope down to the road.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading MY CAREER AS A HIGHWAYMAN I left the cottage from the rear and struck slantwise across the fields to reach the shelter of the trees and undergrowth that covered the slope down to the road.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading So I ran hard, saying to myself that it must be done, and the sooner it was over the better.
move or cause to move back and forth
From this reading I ran hard so as to shake irresolution out of my mind, for I found myself half wishing that Mistress Waynflete had pleaded with me at first instead of trying to thrust me out of my plan.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading MY CAREER AS A HIGHWAYMAN I left the cottage from the rear and struck slantwise across the fields to reach the shelter of the trees and undergrowth that covered the slope down to the road.
slantwiseadverb
at a slant; moving or directed in a slantwise position or direction
From this reading MY CAREER AS A HIGHWAYMAN I left the cottage from the rear and struck slantwise across the fields to reach the shelter of the trees and undergrowth that covered the slope down to the road.
an elevated geological formation
From this reading MY CAREER AS A HIGHWAYMAN I left the cottage from the rear and struck slantwise across the fields to reach the shelter of the trees and undergrowth that covered the slope down to the road.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I ran hard so as to shake irresolution out of my mind, for I found myself half wishing that Mistress Waynflete had pleaded with me at first instead of trying to thrust me out of my plan.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading So I ran hard, saying to myself that it must be done, and the sooner it was over the better.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading MY CAREER AS A HIGHWAYMAN I left the cottage from the rear and struck slantwise across the fields to reach the shelter of the trees and undergrowth that covered the slope down to the road.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading MY CAREER AS A HIGHWAYMAN I left the cottage from the rear and struck slantwise across the fields to reach the shelter of the trees and undergrowth that covered the slope down to the road.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MY CAREER AS A HIGHWAYMAN I left the cottage from the rear and struck slantwise across the fields to reach the shelter of the trees and undergrowth that covered the slope down to the road.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then I laughed.
push forcefully
From this reading I ran hard so as to shake irresolution out of my mind, for I found myself half wishing that Mistress Waynflete had pleaded with me at first instead of trying to thrust me out of my plan.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MY CAREER AS A HIGHWAYMAN I left the cottage from the rear and struck slantwise across the fields to reach the shelter of the trees and undergrowth that covered the slope down to the road.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading MY CAREER AS A HIGHWAYMAN I left the cottage from the rear and struck slantwise across the fields to reach the shelter of the trees and undergrowth that covered the slope down to the road.
hard to endure
From this reading I ran hard so as to shake irresolution out of my mind, for I found myself half wishing that Mistress Waynflete had pleaded with me at first instead of trying to thrust me out of my plan.
undergrowthnounUS /ˈʌndərɡroʊθ/
the brush (small trees and bushes and ferns etc.) growing beneath taller trees in a wood or forest
From this reading MY CAREER AS A HIGHWAYMAN I left the cottage from the rear and struck slantwise across the fields to reach the shelter of the trees and undergrowth that covered the slope down to the road.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After all the highwayman's was hardly my calling in life.
Waynflete
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I ran hard so as to shake irresolution out of my mind, for I found myself half wishing that Mistress Waynflete had pleaded with me at first instead of trying to thrust me out of my plan.
wishingnounUS /ˈwɪʃɪŋ/
a specific feeling of desire
From this reading I ran hard so as to shake irresolution out of my mind, for I found myself half wishing that Mistress Waynflete had pleaded with me at first instead of trying to thrust me out of my plan.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I ran hard so as to shake irresolution out of my mind, for I found myself half wishing that Mistress Waynflete had pleaded with me at first instead of trying to thrust me out of my plan.
