used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But to find herself on a beautiful country road, flanked on either side by fields of emerald green that stretched away as far as the eye could reach, was far more astonishing still.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IT was surprising enough to find that there was any outside, for Sally had fully expected to step down between the doll’s house and the wall.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading IT was surprising enough to find that there was any outside, for Sally had fully expected to step down between the doll’s house and the wall.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading They literally _stood_, for they did not grow out of the ground, but rose out of flat, wooden stands that did not appear more wooden, however, than their shiny, brown trunks.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But to find herself on a beautiful country road, flanked on either side by fields of emerald green that stretched away as far as the eye could reach, was far more astonishing still.
astonishingadjectiveUS /əˈstɑːnɪʃɪŋ/
surprising greatly
From this reading But to find herself on a beautiful country road, flanked on either side by fields of emerald green that stretched away as far as the eye could reach, was far more astonishing still.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading But to find herself on a beautiful country road, flanked on either side by fields of emerald green that stretched away as far as the eye could reach, was far more astonishing still.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading But to find herself on a beautiful country road, flanked on either side by fields of emerald green that stretched away as far as the eye could reach, was far more astonishing still.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading IT was surprising enough to find that there was any outside, for Sally had fully expected to step down between the doll’s house and the wall.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading They literally _stood_, for they did not grow out of the ground, but rose out of flat, wooden stands that did not appear more wooden, however, than their shiny, brown trunks.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But to find herself on a beautiful country road, flanked on either side by fields of emerald green that stretched away as far as the eye could reach, was far more astonishing still.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But to find herself on a beautiful country road, flanked on either side by fields of emerald green that stretched away as far as the eye could reach, was far more astonishing still.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But to find herself on a beautiful country road, flanked on either side by fields of emerald green that stretched away as far as the eye could reach, was far more astonishing still.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading But to find herself on a beautiful country road, flanked on either side by fields of emerald green that stretched away as far as the eye could reach, was far more astonishing still.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading D. TABLET, ESQ.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading They literally _stood_, for they did not grow out of the ground, but rose out of flat, wooden stands that did not appear more wooden, however, than their shiny, brown trunks.
doll'snounUS /dɑːlz/
possessive form of “doll” — a small replica of a person; used as a toy
From this reading IT was surprising enough to find that there was any outside, for Sally had fully expected to step down between the doll’s house and the wall.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading IT was surprising enough to find that there was any outside, for Sally had fully expected to step down between the doll’s house and the wall.
one or the other of two
From this reading But to find herself on a beautiful country road, flanked on either side by fields of emerald green that stretched away as far as the eye could reach, was far more astonishing still.
emeraldnounUS /ˈemrəld/
a green transparent form of beryl; highly valued as a gemstone
From this reading But to find herself on a beautiful country road, flanked on either side by fields of emerald green that stretched away as far as the eye could reach, was far more astonishing still.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading IT was surprising enough to find that there was any outside, for Sally had fully expected to step down between the doll’s house and the wall.
ESQnoun
a title of respect for a member of the English gentry ranking just below a knight; placed after the name
From this reading D. TABLET, ESQ.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading IT was surprising enough to find that there was any outside, for Sally had fully expected to step down between the doll’s house and the wall.
the organ of sight
From this reading But to find herself on a beautiful country road, flanked on either side by fields of emerald green that stretched away as far as the eye could reach, was far more astonishing still.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading But to find herself on a beautiful country road, flanked on either side by fields of emerald green that stretched away as far as the eye could reach, was far more astonishing still.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading But to find herself on a beautiful country road, flanked on either side by fields of emerald green that stretched away as far as the eye could reach, was far more astonishing still.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading IT was surprising enough to find that there was any outside, for Sally had fully expected to step down between the doll’s house and the wall.
flankedverbUS /flæŋkt/
past form of “flank” — be located at the sides of something or somebody
From this reading But to find herself on a beautiful country road, flanked on either side by fields of emerald green that stretched away as far as the eye could reach, was far more astonishing still.
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading They literally _stood_, for they did not grow out of the ground, but rose out of flat, wooden stands that did not appear more wooden, however, than their shiny, brown trunks.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading IT was surprising enough to find that there was any outside, for Sally had fully expected to step down between the doll’s house and the wall.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading IT was surprising enough to find that there was any outside, for Sally had fully expected to step down between the doll’s house and the wall.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading But to find herself on a beautiful country road, flanked on either side by fields of emerald green that stretched away as far as the eye could reach, was far more astonishing still.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading They literally _stood_, for they did not grow out of the ground, but rose out of flat, wooden stands that did not appear more wooden, however, than their shiny, brown trunks.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading They literally _stood_, for they did not grow out of the ground, but rose out of flat, wooden stands that did not appear more wooden, however, than their shiny, brown trunks.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading IT was surprising enough to find that there was any outside, for Sally had fully expected to step down between the doll’s house and the wall.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading But to find herself on a beautiful country road, flanked on either side by fields of emerald green that stretched away as far as the eye could reach, was far more astonishing still.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading IT was surprising enough to find that there was any outside, for Sally had fully expected to step down between the doll’s house and the wall.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading They literally _stood_, for they did not grow out of the ground, but rose out of flat, wooden stands that did not appear more wooden, however, than their shiny, brown trunks.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IT was surprising enough to find that there was any outside, for Sally had fully expected to step down between the doll’s house and the wall.
literallyadverbUS /ˈlɪtərəli/
in a literal sense
From this reading They literally _stood_, for they did not grow out of the ground, but rose out of flat, wooden stands that did not appear more wooden, however, than their shiny, brown trunks.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But to find herself on a beautiful country road, flanked on either side by fields of emerald green that stretched away as far as the eye could reach, was far more astonishing still.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They literally _stood_, for they did not grow out of the ground, but rose out of flat, wooden stands that did not appear more wooden, however, than their shiny, brown trunks.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But to find herself on a beautiful country road, flanked on either side by fields of emerald green that stretched away as far as the eye could reach, was far more astonishing still.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But to find herself on a beautiful country road, flanked on either side by fields of emerald green that stretched away as far as the eye could reach, was far more astonishing still.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading They literally _stood_, for they did not grow out of the ground, but rose out of flat, wooden stands that did not appear more wooden, however, than their shiny, brown trunks.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading IT was surprising enough to find that there was any outside, for Sally had fully expected to step down between the doll’s house and the wall.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading But to find herself on a beautiful country road, flanked on either side by fields of emerald green that stretched away as far as the eye could reach, was far more astonishing still.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading But to find herself on a beautiful country road, flanked on either side by fields of emerald green that stretched away as far as the eye could reach, was far more astonishing still.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading They literally _stood_, for they did not grow out of the ground, but rose out of flat, wooden stands that did not appear more wooden, however, than their shiny, brown trunks.
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading On either side of this road stood a row of tall, very stiff, very green trees.
witty remark
From this reading IT was surprising enough to find that there was any outside, for Sally had fully expected to step down between the doll’s house and the wall.
shinyadjectiveUS /ˈʃaɪni/
reflecting light
From this reading They literally _stood_, for they did not grow out of the ground, but rose out of flat, wooden stands that did not appear more wooden, however, than their shiny, brown trunks.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading But to find herself on a beautiful country road, flanked on either side by fields of emerald green that stretched away as far as the eye could reach, was far more astonishing still.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading They literally _stood_, for they did not grow out of the ground, but rose out of flat, wooden stands that did not appear more wooden, however, than their shiny, brown trunks.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading IT was surprising enough to find that there was any outside, for Sally had fully expected to step down between the doll’s house and the wall.
not moving or operating freely
From this reading On either side of this road stood a row of tall, very stiff, very green trees.
not in physical motion
From this reading But to find herself on a beautiful country road, flanked on either side by fields of emerald green that stretched away as far as the eye could reach, was far more astonishing still.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading On either side of this road stood a row of tall, very stiff, very green trees.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading But to find herself on a beautiful country road, flanked on either side by fields of emerald green that stretched away as far as the eye could reach, was far more astonishing still.
surprisingadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzɪŋ/
causing surprise or wonder or amazement
From this reading IT was surprising enough to find that there was any outside, for Sally had fully expected to step down between the doll’s house and the wall.
TABLETnounUS /ˈtæblət/
a slab of stone or wood suitable for bearing an inscription
From this reading D. TABLET, ESQ.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading On either side of this road stood a row of tall, very stiff, very green trees.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading They literally _stood_, for they did not grow out of the ground, but rose out of flat, wooden stands that did not appear more wooden, however, than their shiny, brown trunks.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IT was surprising enough to find that there was any outside, for Sally had fully expected to step down between the doll’s house and the wall.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IT was surprising enough to find that there was any outside, for Sally had fully expected to step down between the doll’s house and the wall.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They literally _stood_, for they did not grow out of the ground, but rose out of flat, wooden stands that did not appear more wooden, however, than their shiny, brown trunks.
in or at that place or location
From this reading IT was surprising enough to find that there was any outside, for Sally had fully expected to step down between the doll’s house and the wall.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They literally _stood_, for they did not grow out of the ground, but rose out of flat, wooden stands that did not appear more wooden, however, than their shiny, brown trunks.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading On either side of this road stood a row of tall, very stiff, very green trees.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IT was surprising enough to find that there was any outside, for Sally had fully expected to step down between the doll’s house and the wall.
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 On either side of this road stood a row of tall, very stiff, very green trees.
trunksnounUS /trʌŋks/
(used in the plural) trousers that end at or above the knee
From this reading They literally _stood_, for they did not grow out of the ground, but rose out of flat, wooden stands that did not appear more wooden, however, than their shiny, brown trunks.
precisely as stated
From this reading On either side of this road stood a row of tall, very stiff, very green trees.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading IT was surprising enough to find that there was any outside, for Sally had fully expected to step down between the doll’s house and the wall.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IT was surprising enough to find that there was any outside, for Sally had fully expected to step down between the doll’s house and the wall.
made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
From this reading They literally _stood_, for they did not grow out of the ground, but rose out of flat, wooden stands that did not appear more wooden, however, than their shiny, brown trunks.
