used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The houses were often old, the farming indifferent, the fences decayed; but with all faults it was the country—the blessed country—and the heart of Ernest Neuchamp, a born and bred land worshipper, went out to the dew-bespangled champaign.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The morning air was fresh and cool.
(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 He commenced his next day’s journey at an early hour, in full vigour of mind and body and in charity with all men.
alternatedverbUS /ˈɔːltərneɪtɪd/
past form of “alternate” — go back and forth; swing back and forth between two states or conditions
From this reading The indescribable charm of the unworn day rested upon the rural landscape, where farmhouses, maize fields, orangeries, and orchards alternated with primeval woodlands and wide-stretching pastures.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He commenced his next day’s journey at an early hour, in full vigour of mind and body and in charity with all men.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He commenced his next day’s journey at an early hour, in full vigour of mind and body and in charity with all men.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He commenced his next day’s journey at an early hour, in full vigour of mind and body and in charity with all men.
highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)
From this reading The houses were often old, the farming indifferent, the fences decayed; but with all faults it was the country—the blessed country—and the heart of Ernest Neuchamp, a born and bred land worshipper, went out to the dew-bespangled champaign.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading He commenced his next day’s journey at an early hour, in full vigour of mind and body and in charity with all men.
brought into existence
From this reading The houses were often old, the farming indifferent, the fences decayed; but with all faults it was the country—the blessed country—and the heart of Ernest Neuchamp, a born and bred land worshipper, went out to the dew-bespangled champaign.
bredverbUS /bred/
inflected form of “breed” — call forth
From this reading The houses were often old, the farming indifferent, the fences decayed; but with all faults it was the country—the blessed country—and the heart of Ernest Neuchamp, a born and bred land worshipper, went out to the dew-bespangled champaign.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The houses were often old, the farming indifferent, the fences decayed; but with all faults it was the country—the blessed country—and the heart of Ernest Neuchamp, a born and bred land worshipper, went out to the dew-bespangled champaign.
champaignnounUS /tʃæmˈpeɪn/
extensive tract of level open land
From this reading The houses were often old, the farming indifferent, the fences decayed; but with all faults it was the country—the blessed country—and the heart of Ernest Neuchamp, a born and bred land worshipper, went out to the dew-bespangled champaign.
charitynounUS /ˈtʃerɪti/
a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)
From this reading He commenced his next day’s journey at an early hour, in full vigour of mind and body and in charity with all men.
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading The indescribable charm of the unworn day rested upon the rural landscape, where farmhouses, maize fields, orangeries, and orchards alternated with primeval woodlands and wide-stretching pastures.
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He commenced his next day’s journey at an early hour, in full vigour of mind and body and in charity with all men.
consequentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwənt/
occurring with or following as a consequence
From this reading He had fed and rested with keen relish, and all slight fatigue consequent on unaccustomed exercise had disappeared.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading The morning air was fresh and cool.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The houses were often old, the farming indifferent, the fences decayed; but with all faults it was the country—the blessed country—and the heart of Ernest Neuchamp, a born and bred land worshipper, went out to the dew-bespangled champaign.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The indescribable charm of the unworn day rested upon the rural landscape, where farmhouses, maize fields, orangeries, and orchards alternated with primeval woodlands and wide-stretching pastures.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He commenced his next day’s journey at an early hour, in full vigour of mind and body and in charity with all men.
decayedadjectiveUS /dəˈkeɪd/
damaged by decay; hence unsound and useless
From this reading The houses were often old, the farming indifferent, the fences decayed; but with all faults it was the country—the blessed country—and the heart of Ernest Neuchamp, a born and bred land worshipper, went out to the dew-bespangled champaign.
dew-bespangled
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From this reading The houses were often old, the farming indifferent, the fences decayed; but with all faults it was the country—the blessed country—and the heart of Ernest Neuchamp, a born and bred land worshipper, went out to the dew-bespangled champaign.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading He had fed and rested with keen relish, and all slight fatigue consequent on unaccustomed exercise had disappeared.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading He commenced his next day’s journey at an early hour, in full vigour of mind and body and in charity with all men.
Ernest
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From this reading The houses were often old, the farming indifferent, the fences decayed; but with all faults it was the country—the blessed country—and the heart of Ernest Neuchamp, a born and bred land worshipper, went out to the dew-bespangled champaign.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading He had fed and rested with keen relish, and all slight fatigue consequent on unaccustomed exercise had disappeared.
farmhousesnounUS /ˈfɑːrmhaʊsəz/
plural of “farmhouse” — house for a farmer and family
From this reading The indescribable charm of the unworn day rested upon the rural landscape, where farmhouses, maize fields, orangeries, and orchards alternated with primeval woodlands and wide-stretching pastures.
farmingnounUS /ˈfɑːrmɪŋ/
the practice of cultivating the land or raising stock
From this reading The houses were often old, the farming indifferent, the fences decayed; but with all faults it was the country—the blessed country—and the heart of Ernest Neuchamp, a born and bred land worshipper, went out to the dew-bespangled champaign.
fatiguenounUS /fəˈtiːɡ/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading He had fed and rested with keen relish, and all slight fatigue consequent on unaccustomed exercise had disappeared.
faultsnounUS /fɔːlts/
plural of “fault” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading The houses were often old, the farming indifferent, the fences decayed; but with all faults it was the country—the blessed country—and the heart of Ernest Neuchamp, a born and bred land worshipper, went out to the dew-bespangled champaign.
fednounUS /fed/
any federal law-enforcement officer
From this reading He had fed and rested with keen relish, and all slight fatigue consequent on unaccustomed exercise had disappeared.
fencesnounUS /ˈfensəz/
plural of “fence” — a barrier that serves to enclose an area
From this reading The houses were often old, the farming indifferent, the fences decayed; but with all faults it was the country—the blessed country—and the heart of Ernest Neuchamp, a born and bred land worshipper, went out to the dew-bespangled champaign.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading The indescribable charm of the unworn day rested upon the rural landscape, where farmhouses, maize fields, orangeries, and orchards alternated with primeval woodlands and wide-stretching pastures.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading The morning air was fresh and cool.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading He commenced his next day’s journey at an early hour, in full vigour of mind and body and in charity with all men.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had fed and rested with keen relish, and all slight fatigue consequent on unaccustomed exercise had disappeared.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He commenced his next day’s journey at an early hour, in full vigour of mind and body and in charity with all men.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading The houses were often old, the farming indifferent, the fences decayed; but with all faults it was the country—the blessed country—and the heart of Ernest Neuchamp, a born and bred land worshipper, went out to the dew-bespangled champaign.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He commenced his next day’s journey at an early hour, in full vigour of mind and body and in charity with all men.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading He commenced his next day’s journey at an early hour, in full vigour of mind and body and in charity with all men.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The houses were often old, the farming indifferent, the fences decayed; but with all faults it was the country—the blessed country—and the heart of Ernest Neuchamp, a born and bred land worshipper, went out to the dew-bespangled champaign.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He commenced his next day’s journey at an early hour, in full vigour of mind and body and in charity with all men.
indescribableadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈskraɪbəbəl/
defying expression or description
From this reading The indescribable charm of the unworn day rested upon the rural landscape, where farmhouses, maize fields, orangeries, and orchards alternated with primeval woodlands and wide-stretching pastures.
indifferentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfrənt/
marked by a lack of interest
From this reading The houses were often old, the farming indifferent, the fences decayed; but with all faults it was the country—the blessed country—and the heart of Ernest Neuchamp, a born and bred land worshipper, went out to the dew-bespangled champaign.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The houses were often old, the farming indifferent, the fences decayed; but with all faults it was the country—the blessed country—and the heart of Ernest Neuchamp, a born and bred land worshipper, went out to the dew-bespangled champaign.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading He commenced his next day’s journey at an early hour, in full vigour of mind and body and in charity with all men.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading He had fed and rested with keen relish, and all slight fatigue consequent on unaccustomed exercise had disappeared.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading The houses were often old, the farming indifferent, the fences decayed; but with all faults it was the country—the blessed country—and the heart of Ernest Neuchamp, a born and bred land worshipper, went out to the dew-bespangled champaign.
landscapenounUS /ˈlændskeɪp/
an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
From this reading The indescribable charm of the unworn day rested upon the rural landscape, where farmhouses, maize fields, orangeries, and orchards alternated with primeval woodlands and wide-stretching pastures.
maizenounUS /meɪz/
tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times
From this reading The indescribable charm of the unworn day rested upon the rural landscape, where farmhouses, maize fields, orangeries, and orchards alternated with primeval woodlands and wide-stretching pastures.
the force of workers available
From this reading He commenced his next day’s journey at an early hour, in full vigour of mind and body and in charity with all men.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading He commenced his next day’s journey at an early hour, in full vigour of mind and body and in charity with all men.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The morning air was fresh and cool.
Neuchamp
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From this reading The houses were often old, the farming indifferent, the fences decayed; but with all faults it was the country—the blessed country—and the heart of Ernest Neuchamp, a born and bred land worshipper, went out to the dew-bespangled champaign.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading He commenced his next day’s journey at an early hour, in full vigour of mind and body and in charity with all men.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He commenced his next day’s journey at an early hour, in full vigour of mind and body and in charity with all men.
many times at short intervals
From this reading The houses were often old, the farming indifferent, the fences decayed; but with all faults it was the country—the blessed country—and the heart of Ernest Neuchamp, a born and bred land worshipper, went out to the dew-bespangled champaign.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The houses were often old, the farming indifferent, the fences decayed; but with all faults it was the country—the blessed country—and the heart of Ernest Neuchamp, a born and bred land worshipper, went out to the dew-bespangled champaign.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had fed and rested with keen relish, and all slight fatigue consequent on unaccustomed exercise had disappeared.
orangeries
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From this reading The indescribable charm of the unworn day rested upon the rural landscape, where farmhouses, maize fields, orangeries, and orchards alternated with primeval woodlands and wide-stretching pastures.
orchardsnounUS /ˈɔːrtʃərdz/
plural of “orchard” — garden consisting of a small cultivated wood without undergrowth
From this reading The indescribable charm of the unworn day rested upon the rural landscape, where farmhouses, maize fields, orangeries, and orchards alternated with primeval woodlands and wide-stretching pastures.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The houses were often old, the farming indifferent, the fences decayed; but with all faults it was the country—the blessed country—and the heart of Ernest Neuchamp, a born and bred land worshipper, went out to the dew-bespangled champaign.
pasturesnounUS /ˈpæstʃərz/
plural of “pasture” — a field covered with grass or herbage and suitable for grazing by livestock
From this reading The indescribable charm of the unworn day rested upon the rural landscape, where farmhouses, maize fields, orangeries, and orchards alternated with primeval woodlands and wide-stretching pastures.
primevaladjectiveUS /praɪˈmiːvəl/
having existed from the beginning; in an earliest or original stage or state
From this reading The indescribable charm of the unworn day rested upon the rural landscape, where farmhouses, maize fields, orangeries, and orchards alternated with primeval woodlands and wide-stretching pastures.
relishnounUS /ˈrelɪʃ/
vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
From this reading He had fed and rested with keen relish, and all slight fatigue consequent on unaccustomed exercise had disappeared.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading He had fed and rested with keen relish, and all slight fatigue consequent on unaccustomed exercise had disappeared.
ruraladjectiveUS /ˈrʊrəl/
living in or characteristic of farming or country life
From this reading The indescribable charm of the unworn day rested upon the rural landscape, where farmhouses, maize fields, orangeries, and orchards alternated with primeval woodlands and wide-stretching pastures.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading He had fed and rested with keen relish, and all slight fatigue consequent on unaccustomed exercise had disappeared.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The morning air was fresh and cool.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The houses were often old, the farming indifferent, the fences decayed; but with all faults it was the country—the blessed country—and the heart of Ernest Neuchamp, a born and bred land worshipper, went out to the dew-bespangled champaign.
unaccustomedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈkʌstəmd/
unusual or unfamiliar
From this reading He had fed and rested with keen relish, and all slight fatigue consequent on unaccustomed exercise had disappeared.
unworn
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From this reading The indescribable charm of the unworn day rested upon the rural landscape, where farmhouses, maize fields, orangeries, and orchards alternated with primeval woodlands and wide-stretching pastures.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The indescribable charm of the unworn day rested upon the rural landscape, where farmhouses, maize fields, orangeries, and orchards alternated with primeval woodlands and wide-stretching pastures.
vigournoun
forceful exertion
From this reading He commenced his next day’s journey at an early hour, in full vigour of mind and body and in charity with all men.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The morning air was fresh and cool.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The houses were often old, the farming indifferent, the fences decayed; but with all faults it was the country—the blessed country—and the heart of Ernest Neuchamp, a born and bred land worshipper, went out to the dew-bespangled champaign.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The houses were often old, the farming indifferent, the fences decayed; but with all faults it was the country—the blessed country—and the heart of Ernest Neuchamp, a born and bred land worshipper, went out to the dew-bespangled champaign.
in or at the place that
From this reading The indescribable charm of the unworn day rested upon the rural landscape, where farmhouses, maize fields, orangeries, and orchards alternated with primeval woodlands and wide-stretching pastures.
wide-stretching
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From this reading The indescribable charm of the unworn day rested upon the rural landscape, where farmhouses, maize fields, orangeries, and orchards alternated with primeval woodlands and wide-stretching pastures.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He commenced his next day’s journey at an early hour, in full vigour of mind and body and in charity with all men.
woodlandsnounUS /ˈwʊdlændz/
plural of “woodland” — land that is covered with trees and shrubs
From this reading The indescribable charm of the unworn day rested upon the rural landscape, where farmhouses, maize fields, orangeries, and orchards alternated with primeval woodlands and wide-stretching pastures.
worshippernoun
a person who has religious faith
From this reading The houses were often old, the farming indifferent, the fences decayed; but with all faults it was the country—the blessed country—and the heart of Ernest Neuchamp, a born and bred land worshipper, went out to the dew-bespangled champaign.
