used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She once even went so far as to go down some distance with him towards the rocks, she could not tell why,--perhaps because it would have been a comfort to her to catch a glimpse of Julius in the boat.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading If ever she sallied out into the garden, hoping to escape observation, her husband was at hand, offering to accompany her.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was clear that after what had passed between Leonora and her husband, the relations must assume the aspect described in diplomatic language as "strained," to say the least of it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was clear that after what had passed between Leonora and her husband, the relations must assume the aspect described in diplomatic language as "strained," to say the least of it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was clear that after what had passed between Leonora and her husband, the relations must assume the aspect described in diplomatic language as "strained," to say the least of it.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading It was clear that after what had passed between Leonora and her husband, the relations must assume the aspect described in diplomatic language as "strained," to say the least of it.
assumeverbUS /əˈsuːm/
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading It was clear that after what had passed between Leonora and her husband, the relations must assume the aspect described in diplomatic language as "strained," to say the least of it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading If ever she sallied out into the garden, hoping to escape observation, her husband was at hand, offering to accompany her.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading The two met many times in the course of the day, and never referred to the subject of their difference; but Leonora was well aware that she was watched.
for the reason that
From this reading She once even went so far as to go down some distance with him towards the rocks, she could not tell why,--perhaps because it would have been a comfort to her to catch a glimpse of Julius in the boat.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She once even went so far as to go down some distance with him towards the rocks, she could not tell why,--perhaps because it would have been a comfort to her to catch a glimpse of Julius in the boat.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading But he was probably lurking behind the rocks, just out of sight, and she could not see him.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading It was clear that after what had passed between Leonora and her husband, the relations must assume the aspect described in diplomatic language as "strained," to say the least of it.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading She once even went so far as to go down some distance with him towards the rocks, she could not tell why,--perhaps because it would have been a comfort to her to catch a glimpse of Julius in the boat.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The two met many times in the course of the day, and never referred to the subject of their difference; but Leonora was well aware that she was watched.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading She once even went so far as to go down some distance with him towards the rocks, she could not tell why,--perhaps because it would have been a comfort to her to catch a glimpse of Julius in the boat.
rid of obstructions
From this reading It was clear that after what had passed between Leonora and her husband, the relations must assume the aspect described in diplomatic language as "strained," to say the least of it.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading She once even went so far as to go down some distance with him towards the rocks, she could not tell why,--perhaps because it would have been a comfort to her to catch a glimpse of Julius in the boat.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She once even went so far as to go down some distance with him towards the rocks, she could not tell why,--perhaps because it would have been a comfort to her to catch a glimpse of Julius in the boat.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The two met many times in the course of the day, and never referred to the subject of their difference; but Leonora was well aware that she was watched.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The two met many times in the course of the day, and never referred to the subject of their difference; but Leonora was well aware that she was watched.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading It was clear that after what had passed between Leonora and her husband, the relations must assume the aspect described in diplomatic language as "strained," to say the least of it.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading The two met many times in the course of the day, and never referred to the subject of their difference; but Leonora was well aware that she was watched.
diplomaticadjectiveUS /ˌdɪpləˈmætɪk/
relating to or characteristic of diplomacy
From this reading It was clear that after what had passed between Leonora and her husband, the relations must assume the aspect described in diplomatic language as "strained," to say the least of it.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading She once even went so far as to go down some distance with him towards the rocks, she could not tell why,--perhaps because it would have been a comfort to her to catch a glimpse of Julius in the boat.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading She once even went so far as to go down some distance with him towards the rocks, she could not tell why,--perhaps because it would have been a comfort to her to catch a glimpse of Julius in the boat.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading If ever she sallied out into the garden, hoping to escape observation, her husband was at hand, offering to accompany her.
divisible by two
From this reading She once even went so far as to go down some distance with him towards the rocks, she could not tell why,--perhaps because it would have been a comfort to her to catch a glimpse of Julius in the boat.
at any time
From this reading If ever she sallied out into the garden, hoping to escape observation, her husband was at hand, offering to accompany her.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading She once even went so far as to go down some distance with him towards the rocks, she could not tell why,--perhaps because it would have been a comfort to her to catch a glimpse of Julius in the boat.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading If ever she sallied out into the garden, hoping to escape observation, her husband was at hand, offering to accompany her.
a quick look
From this reading She once even went so far as to go down some distance with him towards the rocks, she could not tell why,--perhaps because it would have been a comfort to her to catch a glimpse of Julius in the boat.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She once even went so far as to go down some distance with him towards the rocks, she could not tell why,--perhaps because it would have been a comfort to her to catch a glimpse of Julius in the boat.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was clear that after what had passed between Leonora and her husband, the relations must assume the aspect described in diplomatic language as "strained," to say the least of it.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading If ever she sallied out into the garden, hoping to escape observation, her husband was at hand, offering to accompany her.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She once even went so far as to go down some distance with him towards the rocks, she could not tell why,--perhaps because it would have been a comfort to her to catch a glimpse of Julius in the boat.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But he was probably lurking behind the rocks, just out of sight, and she could not see him.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was clear that after what had passed between Leonora and her husband, the relations must assume the aspect described in diplomatic language as "strained," to say the least of it.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She once even went so far as to go down some distance with him towards the rocks, she could not tell why,--perhaps because it would have been a comfort to her to catch a glimpse of Julius in the boat.
-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading If ever she sallied out into the garden, hoping to escape observation, her husband was at hand, offering to accompany her.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading It was clear that after what had passed between Leonora and her husband, the relations must assume the aspect described in diplomatic language as "strained," to say the least of it.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If ever she sallied out into the garden, hoping to escape observation, her husband was at hand, offering to accompany her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was clear that after what had passed between Leonora and her husband, the relations must assume the aspect described in diplomatic language as "strained," to say the least of it.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading If ever she sallied out into the garden, hoping to escape observation, her husband was at hand, offering to accompany her.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was clear that after what had passed between Leonora and her husband, the relations must assume the aspect described in diplomatic language as "strained," to say the least of it.
Julius
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From this reading She once even went so far as to go down some distance with him towards the rocks, she could not tell why,--perhaps because it would have been a comfort to her to catch a glimpse of Julius in the boat.
and nothing more
From this reading But he was probably lurking behind the rocks, just out of sight, and she could not see him.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading It was clear that after what had passed between Leonora and her husband, the relations must assume the aspect described in diplomatic language as "strained," to say the least of it.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was clear that after what had passed between Leonora and her husband, the relations must assume the aspect described in diplomatic language as "strained," to say the least of it.
Leonora
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From this reading It was clear that after what had passed between Leonora and her husband, the relations must assume the aspect described in diplomatic language as "strained," to say the least of it.
lurkingverbUS /ˈlɜːrkɪŋ/
-ing form of “lurk” — lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner
From this reading But he was probably lurking behind the rocks, just out of sight, and she could not see him.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The two met many times in the course of the day, and never referred to the subject of their difference; but Leonora was well aware that she was watched.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading The two met many times in the course of the day, and never referred to the subject of their difference; but Leonora was well aware that she was watched.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading It was clear that after what had passed between Leonora and her husband, the relations must assume the aspect described in diplomatic language as "strained," to say the least of it.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The two met many times in the course of the day, and never referred to the subject of their difference; but Leonora was well aware that she was watched.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She once even went so far as to go down some distance with him towards the rocks, she could not tell why,--perhaps because it would have been a comfort to her to catch a glimpse of Julius in the boat.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading If ever she sallied out into the garden, hoping to escape observation, her husband was at hand, offering to accompany her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was clear that after what had passed between Leonora and her husband, the relations must assume the aspect described in diplomatic language as "strained," to say the least of it.
offeringnounUS /ˈɔːfərɪŋ/
something offered (as a proposal or bid)
From this reading If ever she sallied out into the garden, hoping to escape observation, her husband was at hand, offering to accompany her.
on one occasion
From this reading She once even went so far as to go down some distance with him towards the rocks, she could not tell why,--perhaps because it would have been a comfort to her to catch a glimpse of Julius in the boat.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading If ever she sallied out into the garden, hoping to escape observation, her husband was at hand, offering to accompany her.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading It was clear that after what had passed between Leonora and her husband, the relations must assume the aspect described in diplomatic language as "strained," to say the least of it.
by chance
From this reading She once even went so far as to go down some distance with him towards the rocks, she could not tell why,--perhaps because it would have been a comfort to her to catch a glimpse of Julius in the boat.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading But he was probably lurking behind the rocks, just out of sight, and she could not see him.
referredverbUS /rəˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading The two met many times in the course of the day, and never referred to the subject of their difference; but Leonora was well aware that she was watched.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading It was clear that after what had passed between Leonora and her husband, the relations must assume the aspect described in diplomatic language as "strained," to say the least of it.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading She once even went so far as to go down some distance with him towards the rocks, she could not tell why,--perhaps because it would have been a comfort to her to catch a glimpse of Julius in the boat.
sallied
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From this reading If ever she sallied out into the garden, hoping to escape observation, her husband was at hand, offering to accompany her.
express in words
From this reading It was clear that after what had passed between Leonora and her husband, the relations must assume the aspect described in diplomatic language as "strained," to say the least of it.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading But he was probably lurking behind the rocks, just out of sight, and she could not see him.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The two met many times in the course of the day, and never referred to the subject of their difference; but Leonora was well aware that she was watched.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading But he was probably lurking behind the rocks, just out of sight, and she could not see him.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She once even went so far as to go down some distance with him towards the rocks, she could not tell why,--perhaps because it would have been a comfort to her to catch a glimpse of Julius in the boat.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading She once even went so far as to go down some distance with him towards the rocks, she could not tell why,--perhaps because it would have been a comfort to her to catch a glimpse of Julius in the boat.
strainedadjectiveUS /streɪnd/
lacking natural ease
From this reading It was clear that after what had passed between Leonora and her husband, the relations must assume the aspect described in diplomatic language as "strained," to say the least of it.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading The two met many times in the course of the day, and never referred to the subject of their difference; but Leonora was well aware that she was watched.
express in words
From this reading She once even went so far as to go down some distance with him towards the rocks, she could not tell why,--perhaps because it would have been a comfort to her to catch a glimpse of Julius in the boat.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was clear that after what had passed between Leonora and her husband, the relations must assume the aspect described in diplomatic language as "strained," to say the least of it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was clear that after what had passed between Leonora and her husband, the relations must assume the aspect described in diplomatic language as "strained," to say the least of it.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The two met many times in the course of the day, and never referred to the subject of their difference; but Leonora was well aware that she was watched.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading The two met many times in the course of the day, and never referred to the subject of their difference; but Leonora was well aware that she was watched.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was clear that after what had passed between Leonora and her husband, the relations must assume the aspect described in diplomatic language as "strained," to say the least of it.
in the direction of
From this reading She once even went so far as to go down some distance with him towards the rocks, she could not tell why,--perhaps because it would have been a comfort to her to catch a glimpse of Julius in the boat.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two met many times in the course of the day, and never referred to the subject of their difference; but Leonora was well aware that she was watched.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was clear that after what had passed between Leonora and her husband, the relations must assume the aspect described in diplomatic language as "strained," to say the least of it.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading The two met many times in the course of the day, and never referred to the subject of their difference; but Leonora was well aware that she was watched.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The two met many times in the course of the day, and never referred to the subject of their difference; but Leonora was well aware that she was watched.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She once even went so far as to go down some distance with him towards the rocks, she could not tell why,--perhaps because it would have been a comfort to her to catch a glimpse of Julius in the boat.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It was clear that after what had passed between Leonora and her husband, the relations must assume the aspect described in diplomatic language as "strained," to say the least of it.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading She once even went so far as to go down some distance with him towards the rocks, she could not tell why,--perhaps because it would have been a comfort to her to catch a glimpse of Julius in the boat.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She once even went so far as to go down some distance with him towards the rocks, she could not tell why,--perhaps because it would have been a comfort to her to catch a glimpse of Julius in the boat.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She once even went so far as to go down some distance with him towards the rocks, she could not tell why,--perhaps because it would have been a comfort to her to catch a glimpse of Julius in the boat.
