used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It seemed to her that no one was ever so long in walking a quarter of a mile, but at last they reached the bend of the valley down which the little brook took its course, and were out of view, Carlo pausing and taking another look at the hut, as though his mind were not yet quite at rest about that cat.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It seemed to her that no one was ever so long in walking a quarter of a mile, but at last they reached the bend of the valley down which the little brook took its course, and were out of view, Carlo pausing and taking another look at the hut, as though his mind were not yet quite at rest about that cat.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WINNIE stood at the cottage door and watched the retreating figures of the sportsmen as long as she could see them.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading It seemed to her that no one was ever so long in walking a quarter of a mile, but at last they reached the bend of the valley down which the little brook took its course, and were out of view, Carlo pausing and taking another look at the hut, as though his mind were not yet quite at rest about that cat.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading WINNIE stood at the cottage door and watched the retreating figures of the sportsmen as long as she could see them.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Why, my maid, what is the matter?" asked the old woman.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading WINNIE stood at the cottage door and watched the retreating figures of the sportsmen as long as she could see them.
bed-clothes
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From this reading When she could no longer see the least glimpse, Winifred returned to the bedside, and, throwing herself down with her face hidden in the bed-clothes, she burst into tears, and sobbed as if her heart would break.
bedsidenounUS /ˈbedsaɪd/
space by the side of a bed (especially the bed of a sick or dying person)
From this reading When she could no longer see the least glimpse, Winifred returned to the bedside, and, throwing herself down with her face hidden in the bed-clothes, she burst into tears, and sobbed as if her heart would break.
bendverbUS /bend/
form a curve
From this reading It seemed to her that no one was ever so long in walking a quarter of a mile, but at last they reached the bend of the valley down which the little brook took its course, and were out of view, Carlo pausing and taking another look at the hut, as though his mind were not yet quite at rest about that cat.
terminate
From this reading When she could no longer see the least glimpse, Winifred returned to the bedside, and, throwing herself down with her face hidden in the bed-clothes, she burst into tears, and sobbed as if her heart would break.
brooknounUS /brʊk/
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading It seemed to her that no one was ever so long in walking a quarter of a mile, but at last they reached the bend of the valley down which the little brook took its course, and were out of view, Carlo pausing and taking another look at the hut, as though his mind were not yet quite at rest about that cat.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading When she could no longer see the least glimpse, Winifred returned to the bedside, and, throwing herself down with her face hidden in the bed-clothes, she burst into tears, and sobbed as if her heart would break.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It seemed to her that no one was ever so long in walking a quarter of a mile, but at last they reached the bend of the valley down which the little brook took its course, and were out of view, Carlo pausing and taking another look at the hut, as though his mind were not yet quite at rest about that cat.
Carlo
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From this reading It seemed to her that no one was ever so long in walking a quarter of a mile, but at last they reached the bend of the valley down which the little brook took its course, and were out of view, Carlo pausing and taking another look at the hut, as though his mind were not yet quite at rest about that cat.
feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading It seemed to her that no one was ever so long in walking a quarter of a mile, but at last they reached the bend of the valley down which the little brook took its course, and were out of view, Carlo pausing and taking another look at the hut, as though his mind were not yet quite at rest about that cat.
CONSULTATIONSnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəlˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “consultation” — a conference (usually with someone important)
From this reading FURTHER CONSULTATIONS.
a small house with a single story
From this reading WINNIE stood at the cottage door and watched the retreating figures of the sportsmen as long as she could see them.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading WINNIE stood at the cottage door and watched the retreating figures of the sportsmen as long as she could see them.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading It seemed to her that no one was ever so long in walking a quarter of a mile, but at last they reached the bend of the valley down which the little brook took its course, and were out of view, Carlo pausing and taking another look at the hut, as though his mind were not yet quite at rest about that cat.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading WINNIE stood at the cottage door and watched the retreating figures of the sportsmen as long as she could see them.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading It seemed to her that no one was ever so long in walking a quarter of a mile, but at last they reached the bend of the valley down which the little brook took its course, and were out of view, Carlo pausing and taking another look at the hut, as though his mind were not yet quite at rest about that cat.
at any time
From this reading It seemed to her that no one was ever so long in walking a quarter of a mile, but at last they reached the bend of the valley down which the little brook took its course, and were out of view, Carlo pausing and taking another look at the hut, as though his mind were not yet quite at rest about that cat.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading When she could no longer see the least glimpse, Winifred returned to the bedside, and, throwing herself down with her face hidden in the bed-clothes, she burst into tears, and sobbed as if her heart would break.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading WINNIE stood at the cottage door and watched the retreating figures of the sportsmen as long as she could see them.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading FURTHER CONSULTATIONS.
a quick look
From this reading When she could no longer see the least glimpse, Winifred returned to the bedside, and, throwing herself down with her face hidden in the bed-clothes, she burst into tears, and sobbed as if her heart would break.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading When she could no longer see the least glimpse, Winifred returned to the bedside, and, throwing herself down with her face hidden in the bed-clothes, she burst into tears, and sobbed as if her heart would break.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It seemed to her that no one was ever so long in walking a quarter of a mile, but at last they reached the bend of the valley down which the little brook took its course, and were out of view, Carlo pausing and taking another look at the hut, as though his mind were not yet quite at rest about that cat.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading When she could no longer see the least glimpse, Winifred returned to the bedside, and, throwing herself down with her face hidden in the bed-clothes, she burst into tears, and sobbed as if her heart would break.
not accessible to view
From this reading When she could no longer see the least glimpse, Winifred returned to the bedside, and, throwing herself down with her face hidden in the bed-clothes, she burst into tears, and sobbed as if her heart would break.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It seemed to her that no one was ever so long in walking a quarter of a mile, but at last they reached the bend of the valley down which the little brook took its course, and were out of view, Carlo pausing and taking another look at the hut, as though his mind were not yet quite at rest about that cat.
temporary military shelter
From this reading It seemed to her that no one was ever so long in walking a quarter of a mile, but at last they reached the bend of the valley down which the little brook took its course, and were out of view, Carlo pausing and taking another look at the hut, as though his mind were not yet quite at rest about that cat.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading When she could no longer see the least glimpse, Winifred returned to the bedside, and, throwing herself down with her face hidden in the bed-clothes, she burst into tears, and sobbed as if her heart would break.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It seemed to her that no one was ever so long in walking a quarter of a mile, but at last they reached the bend of the valley down which the little brook took its course, and were out of view, Carlo pausing and taking another look at the hut, as though his mind were not yet quite at rest about that cat.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading When she could no longer see the least glimpse, Winifred returned to the bedside, and, throwing herself down with her face hidden in the bed-clothes, she burst into tears, and sobbed as if her heart would break.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Why, my maid, what is the matter?" asked the old woman.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed to her that no one was ever so long in walking a quarter of a mile, but at last they reached the bend of the valley down which the little brook took its course, and were out of view, Carlo pausing and taking another look at the hut, as though his mind were not yet quite at rest about that cat.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It seemed to her that no one was ever so long in walking a quarter of a mile, but at last they reached the bend of the valley down which the little brook took its course, and were out of view, Carlo pausing and taking another look at the hut, as though his mind were not yet quite at rest about that cat.
immediately past
From this reading It seemed to her that no one was ever so long in walking a quarter of a mile, but at last they reached the bend of the valley down which the little brook took its course, and were out of view, Carlo pausing and taking another look at the hut, as though his mind were not yet quite at rest about that cat.
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 When she could no longer see the least glimpse, Winifred returned to the bedside, and, throwing herself down with her face hidden in the bed-clothes, she burst into tears, and sobbed as if her heart would break.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It seemed to her that no one was ever so long in walking a quarter of a mile, but at last they reached the bend of the valley down which the little brook took its course, and were out of view, Carlo pausing and taking another look at the hut, as though his mind were not yet quite at rest about that cat.
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 WINNIE stood at the cottage door and watched the retreating figures of the sportsmen as long as she could see them.
for more time
From this reading When she could no longer see the least glimpse, Winifred returned to the bedside, and, throwing herself down with her face hidden in the bed-clothes, she burst into tears, and sobbed as if her heart would break.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading It seemed to her that no one was ever so long in walking a quarter of a mile, but at last they reached the bend of the valley down which the little brook took its course, and were out of view, Carlo pausing and taking another look at the hut, as though his mind were not yet quite at rest about that cat.
a female domestic
From this reading "Why, my maid, what is the matter?" asked the old woman.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "Why, my maid, what is the matter?" asked the old woman.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading It seemed to her that no one was ever so long in walking a quarter of a mile, but at last they reached the bend of the valley down which the little brook took its course, and were out of view, Carlo pausing and taking another look at the hut, as though his mind were not yet quite at rest about that cat.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading It seemed to her that no one was ever so long in walking a quarter of a mile, but at last they reached the bend of the valley down which the little brook took its course, and were out of view, Carlo pausing and taking another look at the hut, as though his mind were not yet quite at rest about that cat.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Why, my maid, what is the matter?" asked the old woman.
not any; not one
From this reading It seemed to her that no one was ever so long in walking a quarter of a mile, but at last they reached the bend of the valley down which the little brook took its course, and were out of view, Carlo pausing and taking another look at the hut, as though his mind were not yet quite at rest about that cat.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It seemed to her that no one was ever so long in walking a quarter of a mile, but at last they reached the bend of the valley down which the little brook took its course, and were out of view, Carlo pausing and taking another look at the hut, as though his mind were not yet quite at rest about that cat.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WINNIE stood at the cottage door and watched the retreating figures of the sportsmen as long as she could see them.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Why, my maid, what is the matter?" asked the old woman.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It seemed to her that no one was ever so long in walking a quarter of a mile, but at last they reached the bend of the valley down which the little brook took its course, and were out of view, Carlo pausing and taking another look at the hut, as though his mind were not yet quite at rest about that cat.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It seemed to her that no one was ever so long in walking a quarter of a mile, but at last they reached the bend of the valley down which the little brook took its course, and were out of view, Carlo pausing and taking another look at the hut, as though his mind were not yet quite at rest about that cat.
pausingverbUS /ˈpɔːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading It seemed to her that no one was ever so long in walking a quarter of a mile, but at last they reached the bend of the valley down which the little brook took its course, and were out of view, Carlo pausing and taking another look at the hut, as though his mind were not yet quite at rest about that cat.
one of four equal parts
From this reading It seemed to her that no one was ever so long in walking a quarter of a mile, but at last they reached the bend of the valley down which the little brook took its course, and were out of view, Carlo pausing and taking another look at the hut, as though his mind were not yet quite at rest about that cat.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It seemed to her that no one was ever so long in walking a quarter of a mile, but at last they reached the bend of the valley down which the little brook took its course, and were out of view, Carlo pausing and taking another look at the hut, as though his mind were not yet quite at rest about that cat.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading It seemed to her that no one was ever so long in walking a quarter of a mile, but at last they reached the bend of the valley down which the little brook took its course, and were out of view, Carlo pausing and taking another look at the hut, as though his mind were not yet quite at rest about that cat.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading It seemed to her that no one was ever so long in walking a quarter of a mile, but at last they reached the bend of the valley down which the little brook took its course, and were out of view, Carlo pausing and taking another look at the hut, as though his mind were not yet quite at rest about that cat.
retreatingverbUS /riˈtriːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “retreat” — pull back or move away or backward
From this reading WINNIE stood at the cottage door and watched the retreating figures of the sportsmen as long as she could see them.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading When she could no longer see the least glimpse, Winifred returned to the bedside, and, throwing herself down with her face hidden in the bed-clothes, she burst into tears, and sobbed as if her heart would break.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading WINNIE stood at the cottage door and watched the retreating figures of the sportsmen as long as she could see them.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed to her that no one was ever so long in walking a quarter of a mile, but at last they reached the bend of the valley down which the little brook took its course, and were out of view, Carlo pausing and taking another look at the hut, as though his mind were not yet quite at rest about that cat.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading WINNIE stood at the cottage door and watched the retreating figures of the sportsmen as long as she could see them.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It seemed to her that no one was ever so long in walking a quarter of a mile, but at last they reached the bend of the valley down which the little brook took its course, and were out of view, Carlo pausing and taking another look at the hut, as though his mind were not yet quite at rest about that cat.
sobbedverbUS /sɑːbd/
inflected form of “sob” — weep convulsively
From this reading When she could no longer see the least glimpse, Winifred returned to the bedside, and, throwing herself down with her face hidden in the bed-clothes, she burst into tears, and sobbed as if her heart would break.
sportsmennounUS /ˈspɔːrtsmɪn/
plural of “sportsman” — someone who engages in sports
From this reading WINNIE stood at the cottage door and watched the retreating figures of the sportsmen as long as she could see them.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading WINNIE stood at the cottage door and watched the retreating figures of the sportsmen as long as she could see them.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading It seemed to her that no one was ever so long in walking a quarter of a mile, but at last they reached the bend of the valley down which the little brook took its course, and were out of view, Carlo pausing and taking another look at the hut, as though his mind were not yet quite at rest about that cat.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading When she could no longer see the least glimpse, Winifred returned to the bedside, and, throwing herself down with her face hidden in the bed-clothes, she burst into tears, and sobbed as if her heart would break.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It seemed to her that no one was ever so long in walking a quarter of a mile, but at last they reached the bend of the valley down which the little brook took its course, and were out of view, Carlo pausing and taking another look at the hut, as though his mind were not yet quite at rest about that cat.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WINNIE stood at the cottage door and watched the retreating figures of the sportsmen as long as she could see them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading WINNIE stood at the cottage door and watched the retreating figures of the sportsmen as long as she could see them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It seemed to her that no one was ever so long in walking a quarter of a mile, but at last they reached the bend of the valley down which the little brook took its course, and were out of view, Carlo pausing and taking another look at the hut, as though his mind were not yet quite at rest about that cat.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It seemed to her that no one was ever so long in walking a quarter of a mile, but at last they reached the bend of the valley down which the little brook took its course, and were out of view, Carlo pausing and taking another look at the hut, as though his mind were not yet quite at rest about that cat.
-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading When she could no longer see the least glimpse, Winifred returned to the bedside, and, throwing herself down with her face hidden in the bed-clothes, she burst into tears, and sobbed as if her heart would break.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It seemed to her that no one was ever so long in walking a quarter of a mile, but at last they reached the bend of the valley down which the little brook took its course, and were out of view, Carlo pausing and taking another look at the hut, as though his mind were not yet quite at rest about that cat.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading It seemed to her that no one was ever so long in walking a quarter of a mile, but at last they reached the bend of the valley down which the little brook took its course, and were out of view, Carlo pausing and taking another look at the hut, as though his mind were not yet quite at rest about that cat.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading It seemed to her that no one was ever so long in walking a quarter of a mile, but at last they reached the bend of the valley down which the little brook took its course, and were out of view, Carlo pausing and taking another look at the hut, as though his mind were not yet quite at rest about that cat.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading It seemed to her that no one was ever so long in walking a quarter of a mile, but at last they reached the bend of the valley down which the little brook took its course, and were out of view, Carlo pausing and taking another look at the hut, as though his mind were not yet quite at rest about that cat.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading It seemed to her that no one was ever so long in walking a quarter of a mile, but at last they reached the bend of the valley down which the little brook took its course, and were out of view, Carlo pausing and taking another look at the hut, as though his mind were not yet quite at rest about that cat.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It seemed to her that no one was ever so long in walking a quarter of a mile, but at last they reached the bend of the valley down which the little brook took its course, and were out of view, Carlo pausing and taking another look at the hut, as though his mind were not yet quite at rest about that cat.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading WINNIE stood at the cottage door and watched the retreating figures of the sportsmen as long as she could see them.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It seemed to her that no one was ever so long in walking a quarter of a mile, but at last they reached the bend of the valley down which the little brook took its course, and were out of view, Carlo pausing and taking another look at the hut, as though his mind were not yet quite at rest about that cat.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Why, my maid, what is the matter?" asked the old woman.
at the time that
From this reading When she could no longer see the least glimpse, Winifred returned to the bedside, and, throwing herself down with her face hidden in the bed-clothes, she burst into tears, and sobbed as if her heart would break.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It seemed to her that no one was ever so long in walking a quarter of a mile, but at last they reached the bend of the valley down which the little brook took its course, and were out of view, Carlo pausing and taking another look at the hut, as though his mind were not yet quite at rest about that cat.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why, my maid, what is the matter?" asked the old woman.
Winifred
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From this reading When she could no longer see the least glimpse, Winifred returned to the bedside, and, throwing herself down with her face hidden in the bed-clothes, she burst into tears, and sobbed as if her heart would break.
WINNIE
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From this reading WINNIE stood at the cottage door and watched the retreating figures of the sportsmen as long as she could see them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When she could no longer see the least glimpse, Winifred returned to the bedside, and, throwing herself down with her face hidden in the bed-clothes, she burst into tears, and sobbed as if her heart would break.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "Why, my maid, what is the matter?" asked the old woman.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading When she could no longer see the least glimpse, Winifred returned to the bedside, and, throwing herself down with her face hidden in the bed-clothes, she burst into tears, and sobbed as if her heart would break.
but in spite of that
From this reading It seemed to her that no one was ever so long in walking a quarter of a mile, but at last they reached the bend of the valley down which the little brook took its course, and were out of view, Carlo pausing and taking another look at the hut, as though his mind were not yet quite at rest about that cat.
