used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Despite the rigours of the night, she determined to go a little way upon the road in the hope that she might meet Luton; and she set out bravely, afraid that the wrathful Louise might detect her and yet determined in her purpose.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading Despite the rigours of the night, she determined to go a little way upon the road in the hope that she might meet Luton; and she set out bravely, afraid that the wrathful Louise might detect her and yet determined in her purpose.
anew
From this reading The clock struck the three-quarters, and Lily put on her cloak and went to the door again.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It was snowing heavily by this time, and the wind almost raging in the pass.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The clock struck the three-quarters, and Lily put on her cloak and went to the door again.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading It chanced, however, that Jack Benson stood at the door of the shed when she approached, and it was natural to ask him how his brother did.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading It chanced, however, that Jack Benson stood at the door of the shed when she approached, and it was natural to ask him how his brother did.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It chanced, however, that Jack Benson stood at the door of the shed when she approached, and it was natural to ask him how his brother did.
Benson
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From this reading Two hundred yards from the chalet, a burst of light upon the hillside marked the spot where the brothers Benson were living, and by this she must go upon her way to Vermala.
bravelyadverbUS /ˈbreɪvli/
in a courageous manner
From this reading Despite the rigours of the night, she determined to go a little way upon the road in the hope that she might meet Luton; and she set out bravely, afraid that the wrathful Louise might detect her and yet determined in her purpose.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading It chanced, however, that Jack Benson stood at the door of the shed when she approached, and it was natural to ask him how his brother did.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Two hundred yards from the chalet, a burst of light upon the hillside marked the spot where the brothers Benson were living, and by this she must go upon her way to Vermala.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading Two hundred yards from the chalet, a burst of light upon the hillside marked the spot where the brothers Benson were living, and by this she must go upon her way to Vermala.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was snowing heavily by this time, and the wind almost raging in the pass.
chaletnounUS /ˈʃæleɪ/
a Swiss house with a sloping roof and wide eaves or a house built in this style
From this reading Two hundred yards from the chalet, a burst of light upon the hillside marked the spot where the brothers Benson were living, and by this she must go upon her way to Vermala.
chancedverbUS /tʃænst/
past form of “chance” — be the case by chance
From this reading It chanced, however, that Jack Benson stood at the door of the shed when she approached, and it was natural to ask him how his brother did.
anything that covers or conceals
From this reading The clock struck the three-quarters, and Lily put on her cloak and went to the door again.
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading The clock struck the three-quarters, and Lily put on her cloak and went to the door again.
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading Despite the rigours of the night, she determined to go a little way upon the road in the hope that she might meet Luton; and she set out bravely, afraid that the wrathful Louise might detect her and yet determined in her purpose.
detectverbUS /dɪˈtekt/
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Despite the rigours of the night, she determined to go a little way upon the road in the hope that she might meet Luton; and she set out bravely, afraid that the wrathful Louise might detect her and yet determined in her purpose.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Despite the rigours of the night, she determined to go a little way upon the road in the hope that she might meet Luton; and she set out bravely, afraid that the wrathful Louise might detect her and yet determined in her purpose.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It chanced, however, that Jack Benson stood at the door of the shed when she approached, and it was natural to ask him how his brother did.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The clock struck the three-quarters, and Lily put on her cloak and went to the door again.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Two hundred yards from the chalet, a burst of light upon the hillside marked the spot where the brothers Benson were living, and by this she must go upon her way to Vermala.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Despite the rigours of the night, she determined to go a little way upon the road in the hope that she might meet Luton; and she set out bravely, afraid that the wrathful Louise might detect her and yet determined in her purpose.
to a considerable degree
From this reading It was snowing heavily by this time, and the wind almost raging in the pass.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The clock struck the three-quarters, and Lily put on her cloak and went to the door again.
hillsidenounUS /ˈhɪlsaɪd/
the side or slope of a hill
From this reading Two hundred yards from the chalet, a burst of light upon the hillside marked the spot where the brothers Benson were living, and by this she must go upon her way to Vermala.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It chanced, however, that Jack Benson stood at the door of the shed when she approached, and it was natural to ask him how his brother did.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It chanced, however, that Jack Benson stood at the door of the shed when she approached, and it was natural to ask him how his brother did.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Despite the rigours of the night, she determined to go a little way upon the road in the hope that she might meet Luton; and she set out bravely, afraid that the wrathful Louise might detect her and yet determined in her purpose.
how
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From this reading It chanced, however, that Jack Benson stood at the door of the shed when she approached, and it was natural to ask him how his brother did.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading It chanced, however, that Jack Benson stood at the door of the shed when she approached, and it was natural to ask him how his brother did.
ten 10s
From this reading Two hundred yards from the chalet, a burst of light upon the hillside marked the spot where the brothers Benson were living, and by this she must go upon her way to Vermala.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was snowing heavily by this time, and the wind almost raging in the pass.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was snowing heavily by this time, and the wind almost raging in the pass.
a small worthless amount
From this reading It chanced, however, that Jack Benson stood at the door of the shed when she approached, and it was natural to ask him how his brother did.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Two hundred yards from the chalet, a burst of light upon the hillside marked the spot where the brothers Benson were living, and by this she must go upon her way to Vermala.
LilynounUS /ˈlɪli/
any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers
From this reading The clock struck the three-quarters, and Lily put on her cloak and went to the door again.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Despite the rigours of the night, she determined to go a little way upon the road in the hope that she might meet Luton; and she set out bravely, afraid that the wrathful Louise might detect her and yet determined in her purpose.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading Two hundred yards from the chalet, a burst of light upon the hillside marked the spot where the brothers Benson were living, and by this she must go upon her way to Vermala.
Louise
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From this reading Despite the rigours of the night, she determined to go a little way upon the road in the hope that she might meet Luton; and she set out bravely, afraid that the wrathful Louise might detect her and yet determined in her purpose.
Luton
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From this reading Despite the rigours of the night, she determined to go a little way upon the road in the hope that she might meet Luton; and she set out bravely, afraid that the wrathful Louise might detect her and yet determined in her purpose.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading Two hundred yards from the chalet, a burst of light upon the hillside marked the spot where the brothers Benson were living, and by this she must go upon her way to Vermala.
come together
From this reading Despite the rigours of the night, she determined to go a little way upon the road in the hope that she might meet Luton; and she set out bravely, afraid that the wrathful Louise might detect her and yet determined in her purpose.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Despite the rigours of the night, she determined to go a little way upon the road in the hope that she might meet Luton; and she set out bravely, afraid that the wrathful Louise might detect her and yet determined in her purpose.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Two hundred yards from the chalet, a burst of light upon the hillside marked the spot where the brothers Benson were living, and by this she must go upon her way to Vermala.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading It chanced, however, that Jack Benson stood at the door of the shed when she approached, and it was natural to ask him how his brother did.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Despite the rigours of the night, she determined to go a little way upon the road in the hope that she might meet Luton; and she set out bravely, afraid that the wrathful Louise might detect her and yet determined in her purpose.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Despite the rigours of the night, she determined to go a little way upon the road in the hope that she might meet Luton; and she set out bravely, afraid that the wrathful Louise might detect her and yet determined in her purpose.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The clock struck the three-quarters, and Lily put on her cloak and went to the door again.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Despite the rigours of the night, she determined to go a little way upon the road in the hope that she might meet Luton; and she set out bravely, afraid that the wrathful Louise might detect her and yet determined in her purpose.
go across or through
From this reading It was snowing heavily by this time, and the wind almost raging in the pass.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Despite the rigours of the night, she determined to go a little way upon the road in the hope that she might meet Luton; and she set out bravely, afraid that the wrathful Louise might detect her and yet determined in her purpose.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The clock struck the three-quarters, and Lily put on her cloak and went to the door again.
ragingadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdʒɪŋ/
characterized by violent and forceful activity or movement; very intense
From this reading It was snowing heavily by this time, and the wind almost raging in the pass.
rigours
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From this reading Despite the rigours of the night, she determined to go a little way upon the road in the hope that she might meet Luton; and she set out bravely, afraid that the wrathful Louise might detect her and yet determined in her purpose.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Despite the rigours of the night, she determined to go a little way upon the road in the hope that she might meet Luton; and she set out bravely, afraid that the wrathful Louise might detect her and yet determined in her purpose.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Despite the rigours of the night, she determined to go a little way upon the road in the hope that she might meet Luton; and she set out bravely, afraid that the wrathful Louise might detect her and yet determined in her purpose.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Despite the rigours of the night, she determined to go a little way upon the road in the hope that she might meet Luton; and she set out bravely, afraid that the wrathful Louise might detect her and yet determined in her purpose.
get rid of
From this reading It chanced, however, that Jack Benson stood at the door of the shed when she approached, and it was natural to ask him how his brother did.
snowingverbUS /ˈsnoʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “snow” — fall as snow
From this reading It was snowing heavily by this time, and the wind almost raging in the pass.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Two hundred yards from the chalet, a burst of light upon the hillside marked the spot where the brothers Benson were living, and by this she must go upon her way to Vermala.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading It chanced, however, that Jack Benson stood at the door of the shed when she approached, and it was natural to ask him how his brother did.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading The clock struck the three-quarters, and Lily put on her cloak and went to the door again.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Despite the rigours of the night, she determined to go a little way upon the road in the hope that she might meet Luton; and she set out bravely, afraid that the wrathful Louise might detect her and yet determined in her purpose.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The clock struck the three-quarters, and Lily put on her cloak and went to the door again.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was snowing heavily by this time, and the wind almost raging in the pass.
three-quartersnounUS /ˌθriːˈkwɔːrtərz/
three of four equal parts
From this reading The clock struck the three-quarters, and Lily put on her cloak and went to the door again.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was snowing heavily by this time, and the wind almost raging in the pass.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The clock struck the three-quarters, and Lily put on her cloak and went to the door again.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two hundred yards from the chalet, a burst of light upon the hillside marked the spot where the brothers Benson were living, and by this she must go upon her way to Vermala.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Despite the rigours of the night, she determined to go a little way upon the road in the hope that she might meet Luton; and she set out bravely, afraid that the wrathful Louise might detect her and yet determined in her purpose.
Vermala
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From this reading Two hundred yards from the chalet, a burst of light upon the hillside marked the spot where the brothers Benson were living, and by this she must go upon her way to Vermala.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was snowing heavily by this time, and the wind almost raging in the pass.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Despite the rigours of the night, she determined to go a little way upon the road in the hope that she might meet Luton; and she set out bravely, afraid that the wrathful Louise might detect her and yet determined in her purpose.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The clock struck the three-quarters, and Lily put on her cloak and went to the door again.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Two hundred yards from the chalet, a burst of light upon the hillside marked the spot where the brothers Benson were living, and by this she must go upon her way to Vermala.
at the time that
From this reading It chanced, however, that Jack Benson stood at the door of the shed when she approached, and it was natural to ask him how his brother did.
in or at the place that
From this reading Two hundred yards from the chalet, a burst of light upon the hillside marked the spot where the brothers Benson were living, and by this she must go upon her way to Vermala.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading It was snowing heavily by this time, and the wind almost raging in the pass.
wrathfuladjective
vehemently incensed and condemnatory
From this reading Despite the rigours of the night, she determined to go a little way upon the road in the hope that she might meet Luton; and she set out bravely, afraid that the wrathful Louise might detect her and yet determined in her purpose.
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading Two hundred yards from the chalet, a burst of light upon the hillside marked the spot where the brothers Benson were living, and by this she must go upon her way to Vermala.
but in spite of that
From this reading Despite the rigours of the night, she determined to go a little way upon the road in the hope that she might meet Luton; and she set out bravely, afraid that the wrathful Louise might detect her and yet determined in her purpose.
