used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Keeping on the outskirts of the lawn, where he could make good his retreat in case of necessity, he walked nearly around to the pier, and was so fortunate as to discover Bertha at the turn of a winding path, near his route.
in actual fact
From this reading As she did not appear, he followed the path toward Woodville, and actually reached the lawn which surrounded the mansion before he thought of the danger he incurred.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Bertha often walked to the Glen before breakfast, and Noddy expected to find her there on the present occasion.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading As she did not appear, he followed the path toward Woodville, and actually reached the lawn which surrounded the mansion before he thought of the danger he incurred.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Keeping on the outskirts of the lawn, where he could make good his retreat in case of necessity, he walked nearly around to the pier, and was so fortunate as to discover Bertha at the turn of a winding path, near his route.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As she did not appear, he followed the path toward Woodville, and actually reached the lawn which surrounded the mansion before he thought of the danger he incurred.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Keeping on the outskirts of the lawn, where he could make good his retreat in case of necessity, he walked nearly around to the pier, and was so fortunate as to discover Bertha at the turn of a winding path, near his route.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Bertha often walked to the Glen before breakfast, and Noddy expected to find her there on the present occasion.
Bertha
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From this reading Bertha often walked to the Glen before breakfast, and Noddy expected to find her there on the present occasion.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Bertha often walked to the Glen before breakfast, and Noddy expected to find her there on the present occasion.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it was breakfast time in the servants' quarters, and he was not seen.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Keeping on the outskirts of the lawn, where he could make good his retreat in case of necessity, he walked nearly around to the pier, and was so fortunate as to discover Bertha at the turn of a winding path, near his route.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Keeping on the outskirts of the lawn, where he could make good his retreat in case of necessity, he walked nearly around to the pier, and was so fortunate as to discover Bertha at the turn of a winding path, near his route.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading As she did not appear, he followed the path toward Woodville, and actually reached the lawn which surrounded the mansion before he thought of the danger he incurred.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading As she did not appear, he followed the path toward Woodville, and actually reached the lawn which surrounded the mansion before he thought of the danger he incurred.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Keeping on the outskirts of the lawn, where he could make good his retreat in case of necessity, he walked nearly around to the pier, and was so fortunate as to discover Bertha at the turn of a winding path, near his route.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Bertha often walked to the Glen before breakfast, and Noddy expected to find her there on the present occasion.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Bertha often walked to the Glen before breakfast, and Noddy expected to find her there on the present occasion.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading As she did not appear, he followed the path toward Woodville, and actually reached the lawn which surrounded the mansion before he thought of the danger he incurred.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading Keeping on the outskirts of the lawn, where he could make good his retreat in case of necessity, he walked nearly around to the pier, and was so fortunate as to discover Bertha at the turn of a winding path, near his route.
GlennounUS /ɡlen/
a narrow secluded valley (in the mountains)
From this reading Bertha often walked to the Glen before breakfast, and Noddy expected to find her there on the present occasion.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Keeping on the outskirts of the lawn, where he could make good his retreat in case of necessity, he walked nearly around to the pier, and was so fortunate as to discover Bertha at the turn of a winding path, near his route.
GOOD-BYEnounUS /ɡɪdˈbaɪ/
a farewell remark
From this reading GOOD-BYE TO WOODVILLE.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As she did not appear, he followed the path toward Woodville, and actually reached the lawn which surrounded the mansion before he thought of the danger he incurred.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Bertha often walked to the Glen before breakfast, and Noddy expected to find her there on the present occasion.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Keeping on the outskirts of the lawn, where he could make good his retreat in case of necessity, he walked nearly around to the pier, and was so fortunate as to discover Bertha at the turn of a winding path, near his route.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But it was breakfast time in the servants' quarters, and he was not seen.
incurredverbUS /ˌɪnˈkɜːrd/
inflected form of “incur” — make oneself subject to; bring upon oneself; become liable to
From this reading As she did not appear, he followed the path toward Woodville, and actually reached the lawn which surrounded the mansion before he thought of the danger he incurred.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But it was breakfast time in the servants' quarters, and he was not seen.
conformity or harmony
From this reading Keeping on the outskirts of the lawn, where he could make good his retreat in case of necessity, he walked nearly around to the pier, and was so fortunate as to discover Bertha at the turn of a winding path, near his route.
lawnnounUS /lɔːn/
a field of cultivated and mowed grass
From this reading As she did not appear, he followed the path toward Woodville, and actually reached the lawn which surrounded the mansion before he thought of the danger he incurred.
engage in
From this reading Keeping on the outskirts of the lawn, where he could make good his retreat in case of necessity, he walked nearly around to the pier, and was so fortunate as to discover Bertha at the turn of a winding path, near his route.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading As she did not appear, he followed the path toward Woodville, and actually reached the lawn which surrounded the mansion before he thought of the danger he incurred.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Keeping on the outskirts of the lawn, where he could make good his retreat in case of necessity, he walked nearly around to the pier, and was so fortunate as to discover Bertha at the turn of a winding path, near his route.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Keeping on the outskirts of the lawn, where he could make good his retreat in case of necessity, he walked nearly around to the pier, and was so fortunate as to discover Bertha at the turn of a winding path, near his route.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading Keeping on the outskirts of the lawn, where he could make good his retreat in case of necessity, he walked nearly around to the pier, and was so fortunate as to discover Bertha at the turn of a winding path, near his route.
Noddy
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From this reading Bertha often walked to the Glen before breakfast, and Noddy expected to find her there on the present occasion.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As she did not appear, he followed the path toward Woodville, and actually reached the lawn which surrounded the mansion before he thought of the danger he incurred.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Bertha often walked to the Glen before breakfast, and Noddy expected to find her there on the present occasion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As she did not appear, he followed the path toward Woodville, and actually reached the lawn which surrounded the mansion before he thought of the danger he incurred.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Bertha often walked to the Glen before breakfast, and Noddy expected to find her there on the present occasion.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Bertha often walked to the Glen before breakfast, and Noddy expected to find her there on the present occasion.
outskirtsnounUS /ˈaʊtskɜːrts/
outlying areas (as of a city or town)
From this reading Keeping on the outskirts of the lawn, where he could make good his retreat in case of necessity, he walked nearly around to the pier, and was so fortunate as to discover Bertha at the turn of a winding path, near his route.
a course of conduct
From this reading As she did not appear, he followed the path toward Woodville, and actually reached the lawn which surrounded the mansion before he thought of the danger he incurred.
piernounUS /pɪr/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading Keeping on the outskirts of the lawn, where he could make good his retreat in case of necessity, he walked nearly around to the pier, and was so fortunate as to discover Bertha at the turn of a winding path, near his route.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Bertha often walked to the Glen before breakfast, and Noddy expected to find her there on the present occasion.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading But it was breakfast time in the servants' quarters, and he was not seen.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading As she did not appear, he followed the path toward Woodville, and actually reached the lawn which surrounded the mansion before he thought of the danger he incurred.
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading Keeping on the outskirts of the lawn, where he could make good his retreat in case of necessity, he walked nearly around to the pier, and was so fortunate as to discover Bertha at the turn of a winding path, near his route.
routenounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading Keeping on the outskirts of the lawn, where he could make good his retreat in case of necessity, he walked nearly around to the pier, and was so fortunate as to discover Bertha at the turn of a winding path, near his route.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading But it was breakfast time in the servants' quarters, and he was not seen.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading But it was breakfast time in the servants' quarters, and he was not seen.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As she did not appear, he followed the path toward Woodville, and actually reached the lawn which surrounded the mansion before he thought of the danger he incurred.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Keeping on the outskirts of the lawn, where he could make good his retreat in case of necessity, he walked nearly around to the pier, and was so fortunate as to discover Bertha at the turn of a winding path, near his route.
confined on all sides
From this reading As she did not appear, he followed the path toward Woodville, and actually reached the lawn which surrounded the mansion before he thought of the danger he incurred.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Bertha often walked to the Glen before breakfast, and Noddy expected to find her there on the present occasion.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Bertha often walked to the Glen before breakfast, and Noddy expected to find her there on the present occasion.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading As she did not appear, he followed the path toward Woodville, and actually reached the lawn which surrounded the mansion before he thought of the danger he incurred.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But it was breakfast time in the servants' quarters, and he was not seen.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading GOOD-BYE TO WOODVILLE.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading As she did not appear, he followed the path toward Woodville, and actually reached the lawn which surrounded the mansion before he thought of the danger he incurred.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Keeping on the outskirts of the lawn, where he could make good his retreat in case of necessity, he walked nearly around to the pier, and was so fortunate as to discover Bertha at the turn of a winding path, near his route.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Bertha often walked to the Glen before breakfast, and Noddy expected to find her there on the present occasion.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But it was breakfast time in the servants' quarters, and he was not seen.
in or at the place that
From this reading Keeping on the outskirts of the lawn, where he could make good his retreat in case of necessity, he walked nearly around to the pier, and was so fortunate as to discover Bertha at the turn of a winding path, near his route.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As she did not appear, he followed the path toward Woodville, and actually reached the lawn which surrounded the mansion before he thought of the danger he incurred.
windingadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪndɪŋ/
marked by repeated turns and bends
From this reading Keeping on the outskirts of the lawn, where he could make good his retreat in case of necessity, he walked nearly around to the pier, and was so fortunate as to discover Bertha at the turn of a winding path, near his route.
WOODVILLE
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From this reading GOOD-BYE TO WOODVILLE.
