used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The next day but one, in the afternoon, a little figure set out from Mrs. Englefield's gate on a solitary expedition.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading The next day but one, in the afternoon, a little figure set out from Mrs. Englefield's gate on a solitary expedition.
(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 They stretched away, the white streets, heaped with banks of snow where the gutters should be, overhung with brown branches of trees, where in summer the leafy canopy made a pleasant shade all along the way.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Matilda listened gravely for a while; then left them, put on her hood and cloak, and went out alone.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading They stretched away, the white streets, heaped with banks of snow where the gutters should be, overhung with brown branches of trees, where in summer the leafy canopy made a pleasant shade all along the way.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She had left her sisters and cousin in high debate, over the various probabilities of pleasure attainable through the means of twenty-five dollars.
attainableadjectiveUS /əˈteɪnəbəl/
capable of being attained or accomplished
From this reading She had left her sisters and cousin in high debate, over the various probabilities of pleasure attainable through the means of twenty-five dollars.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading They stretched away, the white streets, heaped with banks of snow where the gutters should be, overhung with brown branches of trees, where in summer the leafy canopy made a pleasant shade all along the way.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading They stretched away, the white streets, heaped with banks of snow where the gutters should be, overhung with brown branches of trees, where in summer the leafy canopy made a pleasant shade all along the way.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They stretched away, the white streets, heaped with banks of snow where the gutters should be, overhung with brown branches of trees, where in summer the leafy canopy made a pleasant shade all along the way.
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading They stretched away, the white streets, heaped with banks of snow where the gutters should be, overhung with brown branches of trees, where in summer the leafy canopy made a pleasant shade all along the way.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading They stretched away, the white streets, heaped with banks of snow where the gutters should be, overhung with brown branches of trees, where in summer the leafy canopy made a pleasant shade all along the way.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The next day but one, in the afternoon, a little figure set out from Mrs. Englefield's gate on a solitary expedition.
canopynounUS /ˈkæn.ə.pi/
An overhead roof or structure, such as the high vaulted ceiling of an ancient library.
From this reading They stretched away, the white streets, heaped with banks of snow where the gutters should be, overhung with brown branches of trees, where in summer the leafy canopy made a pleasant shade all along the way.
give encouragement to
From this reading It was rather late in the short winter afternoon; the slanting sunbeams made a gleam of cheer, though it was cold cheer too, upon the snowy streets.
anything that covers or conceals
From this reading Matilda listened gravely for a while; then left them, put on her hood and cloak, and went out alone.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading It was rather late in the short winter afternoon; the slanting sunbeams made a gleam of cheer, though it was cold cheer too, upon the snowy streets.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading She had left her sisters and cousin in high debate, over the various probabilities of pleasure attainable through the means of twenty-five dollars.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The next day but one, in the afternoon, a little figure set out from Mrs. Englefield's gate on a solitary expedition.
debateverbUS /dəˈbeɪt/
argue with one another
From this reading She had left her sisters and cousin in high debate, over the various probabilities of pleasure attainable through the means of twenty-five dollars.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading She had left her sisters and cousin in high debate, over the various probabilities of pleasure attainable through the means of twenty-five dollars.
Englefield's
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From this reading The next day but one, in the afternoon, a little figure set out from Mrs. Englefield's gate on a solitary expedition.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading The next day but one, in the afternoon, a little figure set out from Mrs. Englefield's gate on a solitary expedition.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading The next day but one, in the afternoon, a little figure set out from Mrs. Englefield's gate on a solitary expedition.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Matilda listened gravely for a while; then left them, put on her hood and cloak, and went out alone.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The next day but one, in the afternoon, a little figure set out from Mrs. Englefield's gate on a solitary expedition.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading The next day but one, in the afternoon, a little figure set out from Mrs. Englefield's gate on a solitary expedition.
gleamverbUS /ɡliːm/
be shiny, as if wet
From this reading It was rather late in the short winter afternoon; the slanting sunbeams made a gleam of cheer, though it was cold cheer too, upon the snowy streets.
in a grave and sober manner
From this reading Matilda listened gravely for a while; then left them, put on her hood and cloak, and went out alone.
guttersnounUS /ˈɡʌtərz/
plural of “gutter” — a channel along the eaves or on the roof; collects and carries away rainwater
From this reading They stretched away, the white streets, heaped with banks of snow where the gutters should be, overhung with brown branches of trees, where in summer the leafy canopy made a pleasant shade all along the way.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had left her sisters and cousin in high debate, over the various probabilities of pleasure attainable through the means of twenty-five dollars.
heapedverbUS /hiːpt/
past form of “heap” — bestow in large quantities
From this reading They stretched away, the white streets, heaped with banks of snow where the gutters should be, overhung with brown branches of trees, where in summer the leafy canopy made a pleasant shade all along the way.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had left her sisters and cousin in high debate, over the various probabilities of pleasure attainable through the means of twenty-five dollars.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading She had left her sisters and cousin in high debate, over the various probabilities of pleasure attainable through the means of twenty-five dollars.
hoodnounUS /hʊd/
an aggressive and violent young criminal
From this reading Matilda listened gravely for a while; then left them, put on her hood and cloak, and went out alone.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The next day but one, in the afternoon, a little figure set out from Mrs. Englefield's gate on a solitary expedition.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was rather late in the short winter afternoon; the slanting sunbeams made a gleam of cheer, though it was cold cheer too, upon the snowy streets.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading It was rather late in the short winter afternoon; the slanting sunbeams made a gleam of cheer, though it was cold cheer too, upon the snowy streets.
leafyadjectiveUS /ˈliːfi/
having or covered with leaves
From this reading They stretched away, the white streets, heaped with banks of snow where the gutters should be, overhung with brown branches of trees, where in summer the leafy canopy made a pleasant shade all along the way.
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 She had left her sisters and cousin in high debate, over the various probabilities of pleasure attainable through the means of twenty-five dollars.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading Matilda listened gravely for a while; then left them, put on her hood and cloak, and went out alone.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The next day but one, in the afternoon, a little figure set out from Mrs. Englefield's gate on a solitary expedition.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It was rather late in the short winter afternoon; the slanting sunbeams made a gleam of cheer, though it was cold cheer too, upon the snowy streets.
Matilda
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From this reading Matilda listened gravely for a while; then left them, put on her hood and cloak, and went out alone.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading She had left her sisters and cousin in high debate, over the various probabilities of pleasure attainable through the means of twenty-five dollars.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The next day but one, in the afternoon, a little figure set out from Mrs. Englefield's gate on a solitary expedition.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next day but one, in the afternoon, a little figure set out from Mrs. Englefield's gate on a solitary expedition.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She had left her sisters and cousin in high debate, over the various probabilities of pleasure attainable through the means of twenty-five dollars.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The next day but one, in the afternoon, a little figure set out from Mrs. Englefield's gate on a solitary expedition.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The next day but one, in the afternoon, a little figure set out from Mrs. Englefield's gate on a solitary expedition.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The next day but one, in the afternoon, a little figure set out from Mrs. Englefield's gate on a solitary expedition.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading She had left her sisters and cousin in high debate, over the various probabilities of pleasure attainable through the means of twenty-five dollars.
overhungverbUS /oʊvərˈhʌŋ/
inflected form of “overhang” — project over
From this reading They stretched away, the white streets, heaped with banks of snow where the gutters should be, overhung with brown branches of trees, where in summer the leafy canopy made a pleasant shade all along the way.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading They stretched away, the white streets, heaped with banks of snow where the gutters should be, overhung with brown branches of trees, where in summer the leafy canopy made a pleasant shade all along the way.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading She had left her sisters and cousin in high debate, over the various probabilities of pleasure attainable through the means of twenty-five dollars.
probabilitiesnounUS /ˌprɑːbəˈbɪlətiːz/
plural of “probability” — a measure of how likely it is that some event will occur; a number expressing the ratio of favorable cases to the whole number of cases possible
From this reading She had left her sisters and cousin in high debate, over the various probabilities of pleasure attainable through the means of twenty-five dollars.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Matilda listened gravely for a while; then left them, put on her hood and cloak, and went out alone.
on the contrary
From this reading It was rather late in the short winter afternoon; the slanting sunbeams made a gleam of cheer, though it was cold cheer too, upon the snowy streets.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The next day but one, in the afternoon, a little figure set out from Mrs. Englefield's gate on a solitary expedition.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading They stretched away, the white streets, heaped with banks of snow where the gutters should be, overhung with brown branches of trees, where in summer the leafy canopy made a pleasant shade all along the way.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had left her sisters and cousin in high debate, over the various probabilities of pleasure attainable through the means of twenty-five dollars.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading It was rather late in the short winter afternoon; the slanting sunbeams made a gleam of cheer, though it was cold cheer too, upon the snowy streets.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading They stretched away, the white streets, heaped with banks of snow where the gutters should be, overhung with brown branches of trees, where in summer the leafy canopy made a pleasant shade all along the way.
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading She had left her sisters and cousin in high debate, over the various probabilities of pleasure attainable through the means of twenty-five dollars.
slantingadjectiveUS /ˈslæntɪŋ/
having an oblique or slanted direction
From this reading It was rather late in the short winter afternoon; the slanting sunbeams made a gleam of cheer, though it was cold cheer too, upon the snowy streets.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading They stretched away, the white streets, heaped with banks of snow where the gutters should be, overhung with brown branches of trees, where in summer the leafy canopy made a pleasant shade all along the way.
snowyadjectiveUS /ˈsnoʊi/
marked by the presence of snow
From this reading It was rather late in the short winter afternoon; the slanting sunbeams made a gleam of cheer, though it was cold cheer too, upon the snowy streets.
characterized by or preferring solitude
From this reading The next day but one, in the afternoon, a little figure set out from Mrs. Englefield's gate on a solitary expedition.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading It was rather late in the short winter afternoon; the slanting sunbeams made a gleam of cheer, though it was cold cheer too, upon the snowy streets.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading They stretched away, the white streets, heaped with banks of snow where the gutters should be, overhung with brown branches of trees, where in summer the leafy canopy made a pleasant shade all along the way.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading They stretched away, the white streets, heaped with banks of snow where the gutters should be, overhung with brown branches of trees, where in summer the leafy canopy made a pleasant shade all along the way.
sunbeams
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was rather late in the short winter afternoon; the slanting sunbeams made a gleam of cheer, though it was cold cheer too, upon the snowy streets.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next day but one, in the afternoon, a little figure set out from Mrs. Englefield's gate on a solitary expedition.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Matilda listened gravely for a while; then left them, put on her hood and cloak, and went out alone.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Matilda listened gravely for a while; then left them, put on her hood and cloak, and went out alone.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They stretched away, the white streets, heaped with banks of snow where the gutters should be, overhung with brown branches of trees, where in summer the leafy canopy made a pleasant shade all along the way.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It was rather late in the short winter afternoon; the slanting sunbeams made a gleam of cheer, though it was cold cheer too, upon the snowy streets.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading She had left her sisters and cousin in high debate, over the various probabilities of pleasure attainable through the means of twenty-five dollars.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading It was rather late in the short winter afternoon; the slanting sunbeams made a gleam of cheer, though it was cold cheer too, upon the snowy streets.
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 They stretched away, the white streets, heaped with banks of snow where the gutters should be, overhung with brown branches of trees, where in summer the leafy canopy made a pleasant shade all along the way.
twenty-fiveadjectiveUS /ˈtwentifaɪv/
being five more than twenty
From this reading She had left her sisters and cousin in high debate, over the various probabilities of pleasure attainable through the means of twenty-five dollars.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was rather late in the short winter afternoon; the slanting sunbeams made a gleam of cheer, though it was cold cheer too, upon the snowy streets.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading She had left her sisters and cousin in high debate, over the various probabilities of pleasure attainable through the means of twenty-five dollars.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was rather late in the short winter afternoon; the slanting sunbeams made a gleam of cheer, though it was cold cheer too, upon the snowy streets.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading They stretched away, the white streets, heaped with banks of snow where the gutters should be, overhung with brown branches of trees, where in summer the leafy canopy made a pleasant shade all along the way.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Matilda listened gravely for a while; then left them, put on her hood and cloak, and went out alone.
in or at the place that
From this reading They stretched away, the white streets, heaped with banks of snow where the gutters should be, overhung with brown branches of trees, where in summer the leafy canopy made a pleasant shade all along the way.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Matilda listened gravely for a while; then left them, put on her hood and cloak, and went out alone.
a Caucasian
From this reading They stretched away, the white streets, heaped with banks of snow where the gutters should be, overhung with brown branches of trees, where in summer the leafy canopy made a pleasant shade all along the way.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading It was rather late in the short winter afternoon; the slanting sunbeams made a gleam of cheer, though it was cold cheer too, upon the snowy streets.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They stretched away, the white streets, heaped with banks of snow where the gutters should be, overhung with brown branches of trees, where in summer the leafy canopy made a pleasant shade all along the way.
