used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading |Angus Linklater was in no danger of mistaking the traveller for a Brownie; one of his long, keen glances told him much of the truth about Ralph, for he had the rare gift of insight and his kindly heart warmed to the tired wayfarer.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading |Angus Linklater was in no danger of mistaking the traveller for a Brownie; one of his long, keen glances told him much of the truth about Ralph, for he had the rare gift of insight and his kindly heart warmed to the tired wayfarer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Through ways unlooked for, and through many lands, Far from the rich folds built with human hands, The gracious footprints of His love I trace.”
AngusnounUS /ˈæŋɡəs/
Celtic god of love and beauty; patron deity of young men and women
From this reading |Angus Linklater was in no danger of mistaking the traveller for a Brownie; one of his long, keen glances told him much of the truth about Ralph, for he had the rare gift of insight and his kindly heart warmed to the tired wayfarer.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He at once protested that it was out of the question to go on in such weather to Dalnacardoch, and invited Ralph to take shelter in his cottage, which was but a few minutes’ walk.
BrownienounUS /ˈbraʊni/
a junior Girl Scout
From this reading |Angus Linklater was in no danger of mistaking the traveller for a Brownie; one of his long, keen glances told him much of the truth about Ralph, for he had the rare gift of insight and his kindly heart warmed to the tired wayfarer.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading “Through ways unlooked for, and through many lands, Far from the rich folds built with human hands, The gracious footprints of His love I trace.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He at once protested that it was out of the question to go on in such weather to Dalnacardoch, and invited Ralph to take shelter in his cottage, which was but a few minutes’ walk.
a small house with a single story
From this reading He at once protested that it was out of the question to go on in such weather to Dalnacardoch, and invited Ralph to take shelter in his cottage, which was but a few minutes’ walk.
Dalnacardoch
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From this reading He at once protested that it was out of the question to go on in such weather to Dalnacardoch, and invited Ralph to take shelter in his cottage, which was but a few minutes’ walk.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading |Angus Linklater was in no danger of mistaking the traveller for a Brownie; one of his long, keen glances told him much of the truth about Ralph, for he had the rare gift of insight and his kindly heart warmed to the tired wayfarer.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading “Through ways unlooked for, and through many lands, Far from the rich folds built with human hands, The gracious footprints of His love I trace.”
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading He at once protested that it was out of the question to go on in such weather to Dalnacardoch, and invited Ralph to take shelter in his cottage, which was but a few minutes’ walk.
foldsnounUS /foʊldz/
plural of “fold” — an angular or rounded shape made by folding
From this reading “Through ways unlooked for, and through many lands, Far from the rich folds built with human hands, The gracious footprints of His love I trace.”
footprintsnounUS /ˈfʊtprɪnts/
plural of “footprint” — a mark of a foot or shoe on a surface
From this reading “Through ways unlooked for, and through many lands, Far from the rich folds built with human hands, The gracious footprints of His love I trace.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Through ways unlooked for, and through many lands, Far from the rich folds built with human hands, The gracious footprints of His love I trace.”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “Through ways unlooked for, and through many lands, Far from the rich folds built with human hands, The gracious footprints of His love I trace.”
something acquired without compensation
From this reading |Angus Linklater was in no danger of mistaking the traveller for a Brownie; one of his long, keen glances told him much of the truth about Ralph, for he had the rare gift of insight and his kindly heart warmed to the tired wayfarer.
glancesnounUS /ˈɡlænsɪz/
plural of “glance” — a quick look
From this reading |Angus Linklater was in no danger of mistaking the traveller for a Brownie; one of his long, keen glances told him much of the truth about Ralph, for he had the rare gift of insight and his kindly heart warmed to the tired wayfarer.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He at once protested that it was out of the question to go on in such weather to Dalnacardoch, and invited Ralph to take shelter in his cottage, which was but a few minutes’ walk.
characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit
From this reading “Through ways unlooked for, and through many lands, Far from the rich folds built with human hands, The gracious footprints of His love I trace.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading |Angus Linklater was in no danger of mistaking the traveller for a Brownie; one of his long, keen glances told him much of the truth about Ralph, for he had the rare gift of insight and his kindly heart warmed to the tired wayfarer.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading “Through ways unlooked for, and through many lands, Far from the rich folds built with human hands, The gracious footprints of His love I trace.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading |Angus Linklater was in no danger of mistaking the traveller for a Brownie; one of his long, keen glances told him much of the truth about Ralph, for he had the rare gift of insight and his kindly heart warmed to the tired wayfarer.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading |Angus Linklater was in no danger of mistaking the traveller for a Brownie; one of his long, keen glances told him much of the truth about Ralph, for he had the rare gift of insight and his kindly heart warmed to the tired wayfarer.
past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading Ralph hesitated for a moment.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading |Angus Linklater was in no danger of mistaking the traveller for a Brownie; one of his long, keen glances told him much of the truth about Ralph, for he had the rare gift of insight and his kindly heart warmed to the tired wayfarer.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Through ways unlooked for, and through many lands, Far from the rich folds built with human hands, The gracious footprints of His love I trace.”
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading “Through ways unlooked for, and through many lands, Far from the rich folds built with human hands, The gracious footprints of His love I trace.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Through ways unlooked for, and through many lands, Far from the rich folds built with human hands, The gracious footprints of His love I trace.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading |Angus Linklater was in no danger of mistaking the traveller for a Brownie; one of his long, keen glances told him much of the truth about Ralph, for he had the rare gift of insight and his kindly heart warmed to the tired wayfarer.
insightnounUS /ˈɪnsaɪt/
clear or deep perception of a situation
From this reading |Angus Linklater was in no danger of mistaking the traveller for a Brownie; one of his long, keen glances told him much of the truth about Ralph, for he had the rare gift of insight and his kindly heart warmed to the tired wayfarer.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading He at once protested that it was out of the question to go on in such weather to Dalnacardoch, and invited Ralph to take shelter in his cottage, which was but a few minutes’ walk.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He at once protested that it was out of the question to go on in such weather to Dalnacardoch, and invited Ralph to take shelter in his cottage, which was but a few minutes’ walk.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading |Angus Linklater was in no danger of mistaking the traveller for a Brownie; one of his long, keen glances told him much of the truth about Ralph, for he had the rare gift of insight and his kindly heart warmed to the tired wayfarer.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading |Angus Linklater was in no danger of mistaking the traveller for a Brownie; one of his long, keen glances told him much of the truth about Ralph, for he had the rare gift of insight and his kindly heart warmed to the tired wayfarer.
plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located
From this reading “Through ways unlooked for, and through many lands, Far from the rich folds built with human hands, The gracious footprints of His love I trace.”
Linklater
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From this reading |Angus Linklater was in no danger of mistaking the traveller for a Brownie; one of his long, keen glances told him much of the truth about Ralph, for he had the rare gift of insight and his kindly heart warmed to the tired wayfarer.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading |Angus Linklater was in no danger of mistaking the traveller for a Brownie; one of his long, keen glances told him much of the truth about Ralph, for he had the rare gift of insight and his kindly heart warmed to the tired wayfarer.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading “Through ways unlooked for, and through many lands, Far from the rich folds built with human hands, The gracious footprints of His love I trace.”
LowellnounUS /ˈloʊəl/
United States poet (1917-1977)
From this reading Lowell.
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 “Through ways unlooked for, and through many lands, Far from the rich folds built with human hands, The gracious footprints of His love I trace.”
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading He at once protested that it was out of the question to go on in such weather to Dalnacardoch, and invited Ralph to take shelter in his cottage, which was but a few minutes’ walk.
mistakingnounUS /mɪˈsteɪkɪŋ/
putting the wrong interpretation on
From this reading |Angus Linklater was in no danger of mistaking the traveller for a Brownie; one of his long, keen glances told him much of the truth about Ralph, for he had the rare gift of insight and his kindly heart warmed to the tired wayfarer.
a particular point in time
From this reading Ralph hesitated for a moment.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading |Angus Linklater was in no danger of mistaking the traveller for a Brownie; one of his long, keen glances told him much of the truth about Ralph, for he had the rare gift of insight and his kindly heart warmed to the tired wayfarer.
not any; not one
From this reading |Angus Linklater was in no danger of mistaking the traveller for a Brownie; one of his long, keen glances told him much of the truth about Ralph, for he had the rare gift of insight and his kindly heart warmed to the tired wayfarer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Through ways unlooked for, and through many lands, Far from the rich folds built with human hands, The gracious footprints of His love I trace.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He at once protested that it was out of the question to go on in such weather to Dalnacardoch, and invited Ralph to take shelter in his cottage, which was but a few minutes’ walk.
on one occasion
From this reading He at once protested that it was out of the question to go on in such weather to Dalnacardoch, and invited Ralph to take shelter in his cottage, which was but a few minutes’ walk.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading |Angus Linklater was in no danger of mistaking the traveller for a Brownie; one of his long, keen glances told him much of the truth about Ralph, for he had the rare gift of insight and his kindly heart warmed to the tired wayfarer.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He at once protested that it was out of the question to go on in such weather to Dalnacardoch, and invited Ralph to take shelter in his cottage, which was but a few minutes’ walk.
past form of “protest” — utter words of protest
From this reading He at once protested that it was out of the question to go on in such weather to Dalnacardoch, and invited Ralph to take shelter in his cottage, which was but a few minutes’ walk.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading He at once protested that it was out of the question to go on in such weather to Dalnacardoch, and invited Ralph to take shelter in his cottage, which was but a few minutes’ walk.
Ralph
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From this reading |Angus Linklater was in no danger of mistaking the traveller for a Brownie; one of his long, keen glances told him much of the truth about Ralph, for he had the rare gift of insight and his kindly heart warmed to the tired wayfarer.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading |Angus Linklater was in no danger of mistaking the traveller for a Brownie; one of his long, keen glances told him much of the truth about Ralph, for he had the rare gift of insight and his kindly heart warmed to the tired wayfarer.
possessing material wealth
From this reading “Through ways unlooked for, and through many lands, Far from the rich folds built with human hands, The gracious footprints of His love I trace.”
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading He at once protested that it was out of the question to go on in such weather to Dalnacardoch, and invited Ralph to take shelter in his cottage, which was but a few minutes’ walk.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He at once protested that it was out of the question to go on in such weather to Dalnacardoch, and invited Ralph to take shelter in his cottage, which was but a few minutes’ walk.
carry out
From this reading He at once protested that it was out of the question to go on in such weather to Dalnacardoch, and invited Ralph to take shelter in his cottage, which was but a few minutes’ walk.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He at once protested that it was out of the question to go on in such weather to Dalnacardoch, and invited Ralph to take shelter in his cottage, which was but a few minutes’ walk.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Through ways unlooked for, and through many lands, Far from the rich folds built with human hands, The gracious footprints of His love I trace.”
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading “Through ways unlooked for, and through many lands, Far from the rich folds built with human hands, The gracious footprints of His love I trace.”
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading |Angus Linklater was in no danger of mistaking the traveller for a Brownie; one of his long, keen glances told him much of the truth about Ralph, for he had the rare gift of insight and his kindly heart warmed to the tired wayfarer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading |Angus Linklater was in no danger of mistaking the traveller for a Brownie; one of his long, keen glances told him much of the truth about Ralph, for he had the rare gift of insight and his kindly heart warmed to the tired wayfarer.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading |Angus Linklater was in no danger of mistaking the traveller for a Brownie; one of his long, keen glances told him much of the truth about Ralph, for he had the rare gift of insight and his kindly heart warmed to the tired wayfarer.
a just detectable amount
From this reading “Through ways unlooked for, and through many lands, Far from the rich folds built with human hands, The gracious footprints of His love I trace.”
travellernounUS /ˈtrævələr/
a person who changes location
From this reading |Angus Linklater was in no danger of mistaking the traveller for a Brownie; one of his long, keen glances told him much of the truth about Ralph, for he had the rare gift of insight and his kindly heart warmed to the tired wayfarer.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading |Angus Linklater was in no danger of mistaking the traveller for a Brownie; one of his long, keen glances told him much of the truth about Ralph, for he had the rare gift of insight and his kindly heart warmed to the tired wayfarer.
unlooked
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From this reading “Through ways unlooked for, and through many lands, Far from the rich folds built with human hands, The gracious footprints of His love I trace.”
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading He at once protested that it was out of the question to go on in such weather to Dalnacardoch, and invited Ralph to take shelter in his cottage, which was but a few minutes’ walk.
warmedadjectiveUS /wɔːrmd/
having been warmed up
From this reading |Angus Linklater was in no danger of mistaking the traveller for a Brownie; one of his long, keen glances told him much of the truth about Ralph, for he had the rare gift of insight and his kindly heart warmed to the tired wayfarer.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading |Angus Linklater was in no danger of mistaking the traveller for a Brownie; one of his long, keen glances told him much of the truth about Ralph, for he had the rare gift of insight and his kindly heart warmed to the tired wayfarer.
wayfarernoun
a pedestrian who walks from place to place
From this reading |Angus Linklater was in no danger of mistaking the traveller for a Brownie; one of his long, keen glances told him much of the truth about Ralph, for he had the rare gift of insight and his kindly heart warmed to the tired wayfarer.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading “Through ways unlooked for, and through many lands, Far from the rich folds built with human hands, The gracious footprints of His love I trace.”
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading He at once protested that it was out of the question to go on in such weather to Dalnacardoch, and invited Ralph to take shelter in his cottage, which was but a few minutes’ walk.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He at once protested that it was out of the question to go on in such weather to Dalnacardoch, and invited Ralph to take shelter in his cottage, which was but a few minutes’ walk.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Through ways unlooked for, and through many lands, Far from the rich folds built with human hands, The gracious footprints of His love I trace.”
