used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On and on she plodded toward the village, taking no note of distance or her surroundings, until, all at once, a frisky dog, that she had kindly fed with dainty bits from the sick-rooms while she was nursing in the chateau, bounded out of a thicket and rushed forward, fawning upon her.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading She was startled, for everything about her had been so silent, so apparently deserted, and, in trying to avoid the antics of the joyful creature, her foot caught in her skirts, she stumbled, and fell upon the ground.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Harriet went slowly down the avenue, after leaving the villa, looking the picture of dejection and misery.
(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 On and on she plodded toward the village, taking no note of distance or her surroundings, until, all at once, a frisky dog, that she had kindly fed with dainty bits from the sick-rooms while she was nursing in the chateau, bounded out of a thicket and rushed forward, fawning upon her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Harriet went slowly down the avenue, after leaving the villa, looking the picture of dejection and misery.
anticsnounUS /ˈæntɪks/
plural of “antic” — a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement
From this reading She was startled, for everything about her had been so silent, so apparently deserted, and, in trying to avoid the antics of the joyful creature, her foot caught in her skirts, she stumbled, and fell upon the ground.
from appearances alone
From this reading She was startled, for everything about her had been so silent, so apparently deserted, and, in trying to avoid the antics of the joyful creature, her foot caught in her skirts, she stumbled, and fell upon the ground.
arbornounUS /ˈɑːrbər/
tree (as opposed to shrub)
From this reading It was Dr. Winthrop, who had been concealed from her view in a rustic arbor beyond the thicket, where he had been reading.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On and on she plodded toward the village, taking no note of distance or her surroundings, until, all at once, a frisky dog, that she had kindly fed with dainty bits from the sick-rooms while she was nursing in the chateau, bounded out of a thicket and rushed forward, fawning upon her.
a line of approach
From this reading Harriet went slowly down the avenue, after leaving the villa, looking the picture of dejection and misery.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading She was startled, for everything about her had been so silent, so apparently deserted, and, in trying to avoid the antics of the joyful creature, her foot caught in her skirts, she stumbled, and fell upon the ground.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She was startled, for everything about her had been so silent, so apparently deserted, and, in trying to avoid the antics of the joyful creature, her foot caught in her skirts, she stumbled, and fell upon the ground.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading It was Dr. Winthrop, who had been concealed from her view in a rustic arbor beyond the thicket, where he had been reading.
bitsnounUS /bɪts/
plural of “bit” — a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading On and on she plodded toward the village, taking no note of distance or her surroundings, until, all at once, a frisky dog, that she had kindly fed with dainty bits from the sick-rooms while she was nursing in the chateau, bounded out of a thicket and rushed forward, fawning upon her.
boundedadjectiveUS /ˈbaʊndəd/
having the limits or boundaries established
From this reading On and on she plodded toward the village, taking no note of distance or her surroundings, until, all at once, a frisky dog, that she had kindly fed with dainty bits from the sick-rooms while she was nursing in the chateau, bounded out of a thicket and rushed forward, fawning upon her.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading She was startled, for everything about her had been so silent, so apparently deserted, and, in trying to avoid the antics of the joyful creature, her foot caught in her skirts, she stumbled, and fell upon the ground.
chateaunounUS /ʃæˈtoʊ/
an impressive country house (or castle) in France
From this reading On and on she plodded toward the village, taking no note of distance or her surroundings, until, all at once, a frisky dog, that she had kindly fed with dainty bits from the sick-rooms while she was nursing in the chateau, bounded out of a thicket and rushed forward, fawning upon her.
not accessible to view
From this reading It was Dr. Winthrop, who had been concealed from her view in a rustic arbor beyond the thicket, where he had been reading.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading She was startled, for everything about her had been so silent, so apparently deserted, and, in trying to avoid the antics of the joyful creature, her foot caught in her skirts, she stumbled, and fell upon the ground.
daintyadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪnti/
delicately beautiful
From this reading On and on she plodded toward the village, taking no note of distance or her surroundings, until, all at once, a frisky dog, that she had kindly fed with dainty bits from the sick-rooms while she was nursing in the chateau, bounded out of a thicket and rushed forward, fawning upon her.
dejectionnoun
a state of melancholy depression
From this reading Harriet went slowly down the avenue, after leaving the villa, looking the picture of dejection and misery.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading She was startled, for everything about her had been so silent, so apparently deserted, and, in trying to avoid the antics of the joyful creature, her foot caught in her skirts, she stumbled, and fell upon the ground.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading On and on she plodded toward the village, taking no note of distance or her surroundings, until, all at once, a frisky dog, that she had kindly fed with dainty bits from the sick-rooms while she was nursing in the chateau, bounded out of a thicket and rushed forward, fawning upon her.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading On and on she plodded toward the village, taking no note of distance or her surroundings, until, all at once, a frisky dog, that she had kindly fed with dainty bits from the sick-rooms while she was nursing in the chateau, bounded out of a thicket and rushed forward, fawning upon her.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Harriet went slowly down the avenue, after leaving the villa, looking the picture of dejection and misery.
Dr
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was Dr. Winthrop, who had been concealed from her view in a rustic arbor beyond the thicket, where he had been reading.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading She was startled, for everything about her had been so silent, so apparently deserted, and, in trying to avoid the antics of the joyful creature, her foot caught in her skirts, she stumbled, and fell upon the ground.
exclamationnounUS /ˌekskləˈmeɪʃən/
an abrupt excited utterance
From this reading She was not hurt, only frightened and trembling, and just then she heard a low exclamation of surprise, and the next moment a figure sprang toward her and helped her to her feet.
fawningadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːnɪŋ/
attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery
From this reading On and on she plodded toward the village, taking no note of distance or her surroundings, until, all at once, a frisky dog, that she had kindly fed with dainty bits from the sick-rooms while she was nursing in the chateau, bounded out of a thicket and rushed forward, fawning upon her.
fednounUS /fed/
any federal law-enforcement officer
From this reading On and on she plodded toward the village, taking no note of distance or her surroundings, until, all at once, a frisky dog, that she had kindly fed with dainty bits from the sick-rooms while she was nursing in the chateau, bounded out of a thicket and rushed forward, fawning upon her.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading She was not hurt, only frightened and trembling, and just then she heard a low exclamation of surprise, and the next moment a figure sprang toward her and helped her to her feet.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading She was startled, for everything about her had been so silent, so apparently deserted, and, in trying to avoid the antics of the joyful creature, her foot caught in her skirts, she stumbled, and fell upon the ground.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading She was not hurt, only frightened and trembling, and just then she heard a low exclamation of surprise, and the next moment a figure sprang toward her and helped her to her feet.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading She was startled, for everything about her had been so silent, so apparently deserted, and, in trying to avoid the antics of the joyful creature, her foot caught in her skirts, she stumbled, and fell upon the ground.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She was startled, for everything about her had been so silent, so apparently deserted, and, in trying to avoid the antics of the joyful creature, her foot caught in her skirts, she stumbled, and fell upon the ground.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading On and on she plodded toward the village, taking no note of distance or her surroundings, until, all at once, a frisky dog, that she had kindly fed with dainty bits from the sick-rooms while she was nursing in the chateau, bounded out of a thicket and rushed forward, fawning upon her.
made afraid
From this reading She was not hurt, only frightened and trembling, and just then she heard a low exclamation of surprise, and the next moment a figure sprang toward her and helped her to her feet.
friskyadjectiveUS /ˈfrɪski/
playful like a lively kitten
From this reading On and on she plodded toward the village, taking no note of distance or her surroundings, until, all at once, a frisky dog, that she had kindly fed with dainty bits from the sick-rooms while she was nursing in the chateau, bounded out of a thicket and rushed forward, fawning upon her.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On and on she plodded toward the village, taking no note of distance or her surroundings, until, all at once, a frisky dog, that she had kindly fed with dainty bits from the sick-rooms while she was nursing in the chateau, bounded out of a thicket and rushed forward, fawning upon her.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading She was startled, for everything about her had been so silent, so apparently deserted, and, in trying to avoid the antics of the joyful creature, her foot caught in her skirts, she stumbled, and fell upon the ground.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On and on she plodded toward the village, taking no note of distance or her surroundings, until, all at once, a frisky dog, that she had kindly fed with dainty bits from the sick-rooms while she was nursing in the chateau, bounded out of a thicket and rushed forward, fawning upon her.
Harriet
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Harriet went slowly down the avenue, after leaving the villa, looking the picture of dejection and misery.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was Dr. Winthrop, who had been concealed from her view in a rustic arbor beyond the thicket, where he had been reading.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading She was not hurt, only frightened and trembling, and just then she heard a low exclamation of surprise, and the next moment a figure sprang toward her and helped her to her feet.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading She was not hurt, only frightened and trembling, and just then she heard a low exclamation of surprise, and the next moment a figure sprang toward her and helped her to her feet.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading On and on she plodded toward the village, taking no note of distance or her surroundings, until, all at once, a frisky dog, that she had kindly fed with dainty bits from the sick-rooms while she was nursing in the chateau, bounded out of a thicket and rushed forward, fawning upon her.
be the source of pain
From this reading She was not hurt, only frightened and trembling, and just then she heard a low exclamation of surprise, and the next moment a figure sprang toward her and helped her to her feet.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On and on she plodded toward the village, taking no note of distance or her surroundings, until, all at once, a frisky dog, that she had kindly fed with dainty bits from the sick-rooms while she was nursing in the chateau, bounded out of a thicket and rushed forward, fawning upon her.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was Dr. Winthrop, who had been concealed from her view in a rustic arbor beyond the thicket, where he had been reading.
joyfuladjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪfəl/
full of or producing joy
From this reading She was startled, for everything about her had been so silent, so apparently deserted, and, in trying to avoid the antics of the joyful creature, her foot caught in her skirts, she stumbled, and fell upon the ground.
and nothing more
From this reading She was not hurt, only frightened and trembling, and just then she heard a low exclamation of surprise, and the next moment a figure sprang toward her and helped her to her feet.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading On and on she plodded toward the village, taking no note of distance or her surroundings, until, all at once, a frisky dog, that she had kindly fed with dainty bits from the sick-rooms while she was nursing in the chateau, bounded out of a thicket and rushed forward, fawning upon her.
the act of departing
From this reading Harriet went slowly down the avenue, after leaving the villa, looking the picture of dejection and misery.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Harriet went slowly down the avenue, after leaving the villa, looking the picture of dejection and misery.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading She was not hurt, only frightened and trembling, and just then she heard a low exclamation of surprise, and the next moment a figure sprang toward her and helped her to her feet.
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading Harriet went slowly down the avenue, after leaving the villa, looking the picture of dejection and misery.
a particular point in time
From this reading She was not hurt, only frightened and trembling, and just then she heard a low exclamation of surprise, and the next moment a figure sprang toward her and helped her to her feet.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading She was not hurt, only frightened and trembling, and just then she heard a low exclamation of surprise, and the next moment a figure sprang toward her and helped her to her feet.
not any; not one
From this reading On and on she plodded toward the village, taking no note of distance or her surroundings, until, all at once, a frisky dog, that she had kindly fed with dainty bits from the sick-rooms while she was nursing in the chateau, bounded out of a thicket and rushed forward, fawning upon her.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She was not hurt, only frightened and trembling, and just then she heard a low exclamation of surprise, and the next moment a figure sprang toward her and helped her to her feet.
a brief written record
From this reading On and on she plodded toward the village, taking no note of distance or her surroundings, until, all at once, a frisky dog, that she had kindly fed with dainty bits from the sick-rooms while she was nursing in the chateau, bounded out of a thicket and rushed forward, fawning upon her.
nursingnounUS /ˈnɜːrsɪŋ/
the work of caring for the sick or injured or infirm
From this reading On and on she plodded toward the village, taking no note of distance or her surroundings, until, all at once, a frisky dog, that she had kindly fed with dainty bits from the sick-rooms while she was nursing in the chateau, bounded out of a thicket and rushed forward, fawning upon her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Harriet went slowly down the avenue, after leaving the villa, looking the picture of dejection and misery.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On and on she plodded toward the village, taking no note of distance or her surroundings, until, all at once, a frisky dog, that she had kindly fed with dainty bits from the sick-rooms while she was nursing in the chateau, bounded out of a thicket and rushed forward, fawning upon her.
on one occasion
From this reading On and on she plodded toward the village, taking no note of distance or her surroundings, until, all at once, a frisky dog, that she had kindly fed with dainty bits from the sick-rooms while she was nursing in the chateau, bounded out of a thicket and rushed forward, fawning upon her.
and nothing more
From this reading She was not hurt, only frightened and trembling, and just then she heard a low exclamation of surprise, and the next moment a figure sprang toward her and helped her to her feet.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading On and on she plodded toward the village, taking no note of distance or her surroundings, until, all at once, a frisky dog, that she had kindly fed with dainty bits from the sick-rooms while she was nursing in the chateau, bounded out of a thicket and rushed forward, fawning upon her.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading On and on she plodded toward the village, taking no note of distance or her surroundings, until, all at once, a frisky dog, that she had kindly fed with dainty bits from the sick-rooms while she was nursing in the chateau, bounded out of a thicket and rushed forward, fawning upon her.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading Harriet went slowly down the avenue, after leaving the villa, looking the picture of dejection and misery.
ploddedverbUS /ˈplɑːdɪd/
inflected form of “plod” — walk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mud
From this reading On and on she plodded toward the village, taking no note of distance or her surroundings, until, all at once, a frisky dog, that she had kindly fed with dainty bits from the sick-rooms while she was nursing in the chateau, bounded out of a thicket and rushed forward, fawning upon her.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading It was Dr. Winthrop, who had been concealed from her view in a rustic arbor beyond the thicket, where he had been reading.
done under pressure
From this reading On and on she plodded toward the village, taking no note of distance or her surroundings, until, all at once, a frisky dog, that she had kindly fed with dainty bits from the sick-rooms while she was nursing in the chateau, bounded out of a thicket and rushed forward, fawning upon her.
rusticadjectiveUS /ˈrʌstɪk/
characteristic of rural life
From this reading It was Dr. Winthrop, who had been concealed from her view in a rustic arbor beyond the thicket, where he had been reading.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On and on she plodded toward the village, taking no note of distance or her surroundings, until, all at once, a frisky dog, that she had kindly fed with dainty bits from the sick-rooms while she was nursing in the chateau, bounded out of a thicket and rushed forward, fawning upon her.
sick-rooms
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On and on she plodded toward the village, taking no note of distance or her surroundings, until, all at once, a frisky dog, that she had kindly fed with dainty bits from the sick-rooms while she was nursing in the chateau, bounded out of a thicket and rushed forward, fawning upon her.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading She was startled, for everything about her had been so silent, so apparently deserted, and, in trying to avoid the antics of the joyful creature, her foot caught in her skirts, she stumbled, and fell upon the ground.
skirtsnounUS /skɜːrts/
plural of “skirt” — cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist
From this reading She was startled, for everything about her had been so silent, so apparently deserted, and, in trying to avoid the antics of the joyful creature, her foot caught in her skirts, she stumbled, and fell upon the ground.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Harriet went slowly down the avenue, after leaving the villa, looking the picture of dejection and misery.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She was startled, for everything about her had been so silent, so apparently deserted, and, in trying to avoid the antics of the joyful creature, her foot caught in her skirts, she stumbled, and fell upon the ground.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading She was not hurt, only frightened and trembling, and just then she heard a low exclamation of surprise, and the next moment a figure sprang toward her and helped her to her feet.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading She was startled, for everything about her had been so silent, so apparently deserted, and, in trying to avoid the antics of the joyful creature, her foot caught in her skirts, she stumbled, and fell upon the ground.
stumbledverbUS /ˈstʌmbəld/
past form of “stumble” — walk unsteadily
From this reading She was startled, for everything about her had been so silent, so apparently deserted, and, in trying to avoid the antics of the joyful creature, her foot caught in her skirts, she stumbled, and fell upon the ground.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading She was not hurt, only frightened and trembling, and just then she heard a low exclamation of surprise, and the next moment a figure sprang toward her and helped her to her feet.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading On and on she plodded toward the village, taking no note of distance or her surroundings, until, all at once, a frisky dog, that she had kindly fed with dainty bits from the sick-rooms while she was nursing in the chateau, bounded out of a thicket and rushed forward, fawning upon her.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading On and on she plodded toward the village, taking no note of distance or her surroundings, until, all at once, a frisky dog, that she had kindly fed with dainty bits from the sick-rooms while she was nursing in the chateau, bounded out of a thicket and rushed forward, fawning upon her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On and on she plodded toward the village, taking no note of distance or her surroundings, until, all at once, a frisky dog, that she had kindly fed with dainty bits from the sick-rooms while she was nursing in the chateau, bounded out of a thicket and rushed forward, fawning upon her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Harriet went slowly down the avenue, after leaving the villa, looking the picture of dejection and misery.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading She was not hurt, only frightened and trembling, and just then she heard a low exclamation of surprise, and the next moment a figure sprang toward her and helped her to her feet.
thicketnounUS /ˈθɪkɪt/
a dense growth of bushes
From this reading On and on she plodded toward the village, taking no note of distance or her surroundings, until, all at once, a frisky dog, that she had kindly fed with dainty bits from the sick-rooms while she was nursing in the chateau, bounded out of a thicket and rushed forward, fawning upon her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She was startled, for everything about her had been so silent, so apparently deserted, and, in trying to avoid the antics of the joyful creature, her foot caught in her skirts, she stumbled, and fell upon the ground.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading On and on she plodded toward the village, taking no note of distance or her surroundings, until, all at once, a frisky dog, that she had kindly fed with dainty bits from the sick-rooms while she was nursing in the chateau, bounded out of a thicket and rushed forward, fawning upon her.
a shaky motion
From this reading She was not hurt, only frightened and trembling, and just then she heard a low exclamation of surprise, and the next moment a figure sprang toward her and helped her to her feet.
hard to endure
From this reading She was startled, for everything about her had been so silent, so apparently deserted, and, in trying to avoid the antics of the joyful creature, her foot caught in her skirts, she stumbled, and fell upon the ground.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading On and on she plodded toward the village, taking no note of distance or her surroundings, until, all at once, a frisky dog, that she had kindly fed with dainty bits from the sick-rooms while she was nursing in the chateau, bounded out of a thicket and rushed forward, fawning upon her.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading On and on she plodded toward the village, taking no note of distance or her surroundings, until, all at once, a frisky dog, that she had kindly fed with dainty bits from the sick-rooms while she was nursing in the chateau, bounded out of a thicket and rushed forward, fawning upon her.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading It was Dr. Winthrop, who had been concealed from her view in a rustic arbor beyond the thicket, where he had been reading.
villanounUS /ˈvɪlə/
Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)
From this reading Harriet went slowly down the avenue, after leaving the villa, looking the picture of dejection and misery.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading On and on she plodded toward the village, taking no note of distance or her surroundings, until, all at once, a frisky dog, that she had kindly fed with dainty bits from the sick-rooms while she was nursing in the chateau, bounded out of a thicket and rushed forward, fawning upon her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On and on she plodded toward the village, taking no note of distance or her surroundings, until, all at once, a frisky dog, that she had kindly fed with dainty bits from the sick-rooms while she was nursing in the chateau, bounded out of a thicket and rushed forward, fawning upon her.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Harriet went slowly down the avenue, after leaving the villa, looking the picture of dejection and misery.
in or at the place that
From this reading It was Dr. Winthrop, who had been concealed from her view in a rustic arbor beyond the thicket, where he had been reading.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading On and on she plodded toward the village, taking no note of distance or her surroundings, until, all at once, a frisky dog, that she had kindly fed with dainty bits from the sick-rooms while she was nursing in the chateau, bounded out of a thicket and rushed forward, fawning upon her.
which person or people
From this reading It was Dr. Winthrop, who had been concealed from her view in a rustic arbor beyond the thicket, where he had been reading.
Winthrop
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was Dr. Winthrop, who had been concealed from her view in a rustic arbor beyond the thicket, where he had been reading.
in the company of; together with
From this reading On and on she plodded toward the village, taking no note of distance or her surroundings, until, all at once, a frisky dog, that she had kindly fed with dainty bits from the sick-rooms while she was nursing in the chateau, bounded out of a thicket and rushed forward, fawning upon her.
