used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SHADOWS At home, back of the village, and extending so far away that I had never yet explored the uttermost reaches of it, lies a long, low hill.
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading Back of the actual summit of the hill, and partly shut in by its crest, which runs along half of its rounding curve, and skirted on the other side by the woods, where the oaks and chestnuts grow, is an expansive depression, wide, rolling, beautiful.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Back of the actual summit of the hill, and partly shut in by its crest, which runs along half of its rounding curve, and skirted on the other side by the woods, where the oaks and chestnuts grow, is an expansive depression, wide, rolling, beautiful.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading With the varying seasons this hill always seems to tell the silent story of the feelings in nature called forth by the changes.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Back of the actual summit of the hill, and partly shut in by its crest, which runs along half of its rounding curve, and skirted on the other side by the woods, where the oaks and chestnuts grow, is an expansive depression, wide, rolling, beautiful.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SHADOWS At home, back of the village, and extending so far away that I had never yet explored the uttermost reaches of it, lies a long, low hill.
armornounUS /ˈɑːrmər/
protective covering made of metal and used in combat
From this reading It is wooded in places with patriarchal oaks, so stately and far-reaching that they call to mind the tales of fairy forests, where knights in glittering armor rode through; or giants lived in hidden houses in the midst of them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading SHADOWS At home, back of the village, and extending so far away that I had never yet explored the uttermost reaches of it, lies a long, low hill.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading SHADOWS At home, back of the village, and extending so far away that I had never yet explored the uttermost reaches of it, lies a long, low hill.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading SHADOWS At home, back of the village, and extending so far away that I had never yet explored the uttermost reaches of it, lies a long, low hill.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It speaks of joy in the spring; a gentle sadness in the summer; a glorious renunciation when the living green must give way to the gorgeous, though dying, red; and in winter there seems to be a spirit of patience.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Back of the actual summit of the hill, and partly shut in by its crest, which runs along half of its rounding curve, and skirted on the other side by the woods, where the oaks and chestnuts grow, is an expansive depression, wide, rolling, beautiful.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading With the varying seasons this hill always seems to tell the silent story of the feelings in nature called forth by the changes.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It is wooded in places with patriarchal oaks, so stately and far-reaching that they call to mind the tales of fairy forests, where knights in glittering armor rode through; or giants lived in hidden houses in the midst of them.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading With the varying seasons this hill always seems to tell the silent story of the feelings in nature called forth by the changes.
changesnounUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒəz/
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading With the varying seasons this hill always seems to tell the silent story of the feelings in nature called forth by the changes.
chestnutsnounUS /ˈtʃesnəts/
plural of “chestnut” — wood of any of various chestnut trees of the genus Castanea
From this reading Back of the actual summit of the hill, and partly shut in by its crest, which runs along half of its rounding curve, and skirted on the other side by the woods, where the oaks and chestnuts grow, is an expansive depression, wide, rolling, beautiful.
crestnounUS /krest/
the top line of a hill, mountain, or wave
From this reading Back of the actual summit of the hill, and partly shut in by its crest, which runs along half of its rounding curve, and skirted on the other side by the woods, where the oaks and chestnuts grow, is an expansive depression, wide, rolling, beautiful.
curvenounUS /kɜːrv/
the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes
From this reading Back of the actual summit of the hill, and partly shut in by its crest, which runs along half of its rounding curve, and skirted on the other side by the woods, where the oaks and chestnuts grow, is an expansive depression, wide, rolling, beautiful.
depressionnounUS /dɪˈpreʃən/
a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity
From this reading Back of the actual summit of the hill, and partly shut in by its crest, which runs along half of its rounding curve, and skirted on the other side by the woods, where the oaks and chestnuts grow, is an expansive depression, wide, rolling, beautiful.
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading It speaks of joy in the spring; a gentle sadness in the summer; a glorious renunciation when the living green must give way to the gorgeous, though dying, red; and in winter there seems to be a spirit of patience.
expansiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspænsɪv/
able or tending to expand or characterized by expansion
From this reading Back of the actual summit of the hill, and partly shut in by its crest, which runs along half of its rounding curve, and skirted on the other side by the woods, where the oaks and chestnuts grow, is an expansive depression, wide, rolling, beautiful.
exploredverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrd/
past form of “explore” — inquire into
From this reading SHADOWS At home, back of the village, and extending so far away that I had never yet explored the uttermost reaches of it, lies a long, low hill.
extendingverbUS /ɪkˈstendɪŋ/
-ing form of “extend” — extend in scope or range or area
From this reading SHADOWS At home, back of the village, and extending so far away that I had never yet explored the uttermost reaches of it, lies a long, low hill.
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading It is wooded in places with patriarchal oaks, so stately and far-reaching that they call to mind the tales of fairy forests, where knights in glittering armor rode through; or giants lived in hidden houses in the midst of them.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading SHADOWS At home, back of the village, and extending so far away that I had never yet explored the uttermost reaches of it, lies a long, low hill.
far-reaching
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From this reading It is wooded in places with patriarchal oaks, so stately and far-reaching that they call to mind the tales of fairy forests, where knights in glittering armor rode through; or giants lived in hidden houses in the midst of them.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading With the varying seasons this hill always seems to tell the silent story of the feelings in nature called forth by the changes.
forestsnounUS /ˈfɔːrəsts/
plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading It is wooded in places with patriarchal oaks, so stately and far-reaching that they call to mind the tales of fairy forests, where knights in glittering armor rode through; or giants lived in hidden houses in the midst of them.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading With the varying seasons this hill always seems to tell the silent story of the feelings in nature called forth by the changes.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading It speaks of joy in the spring; a gentle sadness in the summer; a glorious renunciation when the living green must give way to the gorgeous, though dying, red; and in winter there seems to be a spirit of patience.
giantsnounUS /ˈdʒaɪənts/
plural of “giant” — any creature of exceptional size
From this reading It is wooded in places with patriarchal oaks, so stately and far-reaching that they call to mind the tales of fairy forests, where knights in glittering armor rode through; or giants lived in hidden houses in the midst of them.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading It speaks of joy in the spring; a gentle sadness in the summer; a glorious renunciation when the living green must give way to the gorgeous, though dying, red; and in winter there seems to be a spirit of patience.
glitteringadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɪtərɪŋ/
having brief brilliant points or flashes of light
From this reading It is wooded in places with patriarchal oaks, so stately and far-reaching that they call to mind the tales of fairy forests, where knights in glittering armor rode through; or giants lived in hidden houses in the midst of them.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading It speaks of joy in the spring; a gentle sadness in the summer; a glorious renunciation when the living green must give way to the gorgeous, though dying, red; and in winter there seems to be a spirit of patience.
gorgeousadjectiveUS /ˈɡɔːrdʒəs/
dazzlingly beautiful
From this reading It speaks of joy in the spring; a gentle sadness in the summer; a glorious renunciation when the living green must give way to the gorgeous, though dying, red; and in winter there seems to be a spirit of patience.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading It speaks of joy in the spring; a gentle sadness in the summer; a glorious renunciation when the living green must give way to the gorgeous, though dying, red; and in winter there seems to be a spirit of patience.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Back of the actual summit of the hill, and partly shut in by its crest, which runs along half of its rounding curve, and skirted on the other side by the woods, where the oaks and chestnuts grow, is an expansive depression, wide, rolling, beautiful.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading SHADOWS At home, back of the village, and extending so far away that I had never yet explored the uttermost reaches of it, lies a long, low hill.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Back of the actual summit of the hill, and partly shut in by its crest, which runs along half of its rounding curve, and skirted on the other side by the woods, where the oaks and chestnuts grow, is an expansive depression, wide, rolling, beautiful.
not accessible to view
From this reading It is wooded in places with patriarchal oaks, so stately and far-reaching that they call to mind the tales of fairy forests, where knights in glittering armor rode through; or giants lived in hidden houses in the midst of them.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading SHADOWS At home, back of the village, and extending so far away that I had never yet explored the uttermost reaches of it, lies a long, low hill.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading SHADOWS At home, back of the village, and extending so far away that I had never yet explored the uttermost reaches of it, lies a long, low hill.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It is wooded in places with patriarchal oaks, so stately and far-reaching that they call to mind the tales of fairy forests, where knights in glittering armor rode through; or giants lived in hidden houses in the midst of them.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading SHADOWS At home, back of the village, and extending so far away that I had never yet explored the uttermost reaches of it, lies a long, low hill.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is wooded in places with patriarchal oaks, so stately and far-reaching that they call to mind the tales of fairy forests, where knights in glittering armor rode through; or giants lived in hidden houses in the midst of them.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is wooded in places with patriarchal oaks, so stately and far-reaching that they call to mind the tales of fairy forests, where knights in glittering armor rode through; or giants lived in hidden houses in the midst of them.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading SHADOWS At home, back of the village, and extending so far away that I had never yet explored the uttermost reaches of it, lies a long, low hill.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Back of the actual summit of the hill, and partly shut in by its crest, which runs along half of its rounding curve, and skirted on the other side by the woods, where the oaks and chestnuts grow, is an expansive depression, wide, rolling, beautiful.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading It speaks of joy in the spring; a gentle sadness in the summer; a glorious renunciation when the living green must give way to the gorgeous, though dying, red; and in winter there seems to be a spirit of patience.
knightsnounUS /naɪts/
plural of “knight” — originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit
From this reading It is wooded in places with patriarchal oaks, so stately and far-reaching that they call to mind the tales of fairy forests, where knights in glittering armor rode through; or giants lived in hidden houses in the midst of them.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading SHADOWS At home, back of the village, and extending so far away that I had never yet explored the uttermost reaches of it, lies a long, low hill.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading It is wooded in places with patriarchal oaks, so stately and far-reaching that they call to mind the tales of fairy forests, where knights in glittering armor rode through; or giants lived in hidden houses in the midst of them.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading It speaks of joy in the spring; a gentle sadness in the summer; a glorious renunciation when the living green must give way to the gorgeous, though dying, red; and in winter there seems to be a spirit of patience.
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 SHADOWS At home, back of the village, and extending so far away that I had never yet explored the uttermost reaches of it, lies a long, low hill.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading SHADOWS At home, back of the village, and extending so far away that I had never yet explored the uttermost reaches of it, lies a long, low hill.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading It is wooded in places with patriarchal oaks, so stately and far-reaching that they call to mind the tales of fairy forests, where knights in glittering armor rode through; or giants lived in hidden houses in the midst of them.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading It is wooded in places with patriarchal oaks, so stately and far-reaching that they call to mind the tales of fairy forests, where knights in glittering armor rode through; or giants lived in hidden houses in the midst of them.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading It speaks of joy in the spring; a gentle sadness in the summer; a glorious renunciation when the living green must give way to the gorgeous, though dying, red; and in winter there seems to be a spirit of patience.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading With the varying seasons this hill always seems to tell the silent story of the feelings in nature called forth by the changes.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading SHADOWS At home, back of the village, and extending so far away that I had never yet explored the uttermost reaches of it, lies a long, low hill.
oaksnounUS /oʊks/
plural of “oak” — the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading It is wooded in places with patriarchal oaks, so stately and far-reaching that they call to mind the tales of fairy forests, where knights in glittering armor rode through; or giants lived in hidden houses in the midst of them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SHADOWS At home, back of the village, and extending so far away that I had never yet explored the uttermost reaches of it, lies a long, low hill.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Back of the actual summit of the hill, and partly shut in by its crest, which runs along half of its rounding curve, and skirted on the other side by the woods, where the oaks and chestnuts grow, is an expansive depression, wide, rolling, beautiful.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It is wooded in places with patriarchal oaks, so stately and far-reaching that they call to mind the tales of fairy forests, where knights in glittering armor rode through; or giants lived in hidden houses in the midst of them.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Back of the actual summit of the hill, and partly shut in by its crest, which runs along half of its rounding curve, and skirted on the other side by the woods, where the oaks and chestnuts grow, is an expansive depression, wide, rolling, beautiful.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading Back of the actual summit of the hill, and partly shut in by its crest, which runs along half of its rounding curve, and skirted on the other side by the woods, where the oaks and chestnuts grow, is an expansive depression, wide, rolling, beautiful.
good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
From this reading It speaks of joy in the spring; a gentle sadness in the summer; a glorious renunciation when the living green must give way to the gorgeous, though dying, red; and in winter there seems to be a spirit of patience.
patriarchaladjectiveUS /ˌpeɪtriˈɑːrkəl/
characteristic of a form of social organization in which the male is the family head and title is traced through the male line
From this reading It is wooded in places with patriarchal oaks, so stately and far-reaching that they call to mind the tales of fairy forests, where knights in glittering armor rode through; or giants lived in hidden houses in the midst of them.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It is wooded in places with patriarchal oaks, so stately and far-reaching that they call to mind the tales of fairy forests, where knights in glittering armor rode through; or giants lived in hidden houses in the midst of them.
reachesnounUS /ˈriːtʃəz/
plural of “reach” — the limits within which something can be effective
From this reading SHADOWS At home, back of the village, and extending so far away that I had never yet explored the uttermost reaches of it, lies a long, low hill.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading It speaks of joy in the spring; a gentle sadness in the summer; a glorious renunciation when the living green must give way to the gorgeous, though dying, red; and in winter there seems to be a spirit of patience.
renunciationnounUS /rɪˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/
rejecting or disowning or disclaiming as invalid
From this reading It speaks of joy in the spring; a gentle sadness in the summer; a glorious renunciation when the living green must give way to the gorgeous, though dying, red; and in winter there seems to be a spirit of patience.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading It is wooded in places with patriarchal oaks, so stately and far-reaching that they call to mind the tales of fairy forests, where knights in glittering armor rode through; or giants lived in hidden houses in the midst of them.
uttered with a trill
From this reading Back of the actual summit of the hill, and partly shut in by its crest, which runs along half of its rounding curve, and skirted on the other side by the woods, where the oaks and chestnuts grow, is an expansive depression, wide, rolling, beautiful.
roundingnounUS /ˈraʊndɪŋ/
(mathematics) a miscalculation that results from rounding off numbers to a convenient number of decimals
From this reading Back of the actual summit of the hill, and partly shut in by its crest, which runs along half of its rounding curve, and skirted on the other side by the woods, where the oaks and chestnuts grow, is an expansive depression, wide, rolling, beautiful.
plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely
From this reading Back of the actual summit of the hill, and partly shut in by its crest, which runs along half of its rounding curve, and skirted on the other side by the woods, where the oaks and chestnuts grow, is an expansive depression, wide, rolling, beautiful.
sadnessnounUS /ˈsædnəs/
emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being
From this reading It speaks of joy in the spring; a gentle sadness in the summer; a glorious renunciation when the living green must give way to the gorgeous, though dying, red; and in winter there seems to be a spirit of patience.
seasonsnounUS /ˈsiːzənz/
plural of “season” — a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading With the varying seasons this hill always seems to tell the silent story of the feelings in nature called forth by the changes.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading With the varying seasons this hill always seems to tell the silent story of the feelings in nature called forth by the changes.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading SHADOWS At home, back of the village, and extending so far away that I had never yet explored the uttermost reaches of it, lies a long, low hill.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading Back of the actual summit of the hill, and partly shut in by its crest, which runs along half of its rounding curve, and skirted on the other side by the woods, where the oaks and chestnuts grow, is an expansive depression, wide, rolling, beautiful.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Back of the actual summit of the hill, and partly shut in by its crest, which runs along half of its rounding curve, and skirted on the other side by the woods, where the oaks and chestnuts grow, is an expansive depression, wide, rolling, beautiful.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading With the varying seasons this hill always seems to tell the silent story of the feelings in nature called forth by the changes.
skirtedverbUS /ˈskɜːrtɪd/
past form of “skirt” — avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
From this reading Back of the actual summit of the hill, and partly shut in by its crest, which runs along half of its rounding curve, and skirted on the other side by the woods, where the oaks and chestnuts grow, is an expansive depression, wide, rolling, beautiful.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading SHADOWS At home, back of the village, and extending so far away that I had never yet explored the uttermost reaches of it, lies a long, low hill.
speaksverbUS /spiːks/
third-person singular of “speak” — express in speech
From this reading It speaks of joy in the spring; a gentle sadness in the summer; a glorious renunciation when the living green must give way to the gorgeous, though dying, red; and in winter there seems to be a spirit of patience.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading It speaks of joy in the spring; a gentle sadness in the summer; a glorious renunciation when the living green must give way to the gorgeous, though dying, red; and in winter there seems to be a spirit of patience.
the season of growth
From this reading It speaks of joy in the spring; a gentle sadness in the summer; a glorious renunciation when the living green must give way to the gorgeous, though dying, red; and in winter there seems to be a spirit of patience.
statelyadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtli/
impressive in appearance
From this reading It is wooded in places with patriarchal oaks, so stately and far-reaching that they call to mind the tales of fairy forests, where knights in glittering armor rode through; or giants lived in hidden houses in the midst of them.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading With the varying seasons this hill always seems to tell the silent story of the feelings in nature called forth by the changes.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading It speaks of joy in the spring; a gentle sadness in the summer; a glorious renunciation when the living green must give way to the gorgeous, though dying, red; and in winter there seems to be a spirit of patience.
summitnounUS /ˈsʌmət/
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
From this reading Back of the actual summit of the hill, and partly shut in by its crest, which runs along half of its rounding curve, and skirted on the other side by the woods, where the oaks and chestnuts grow, is an expansive depression, wide, rolling, beautiful.
plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading It is wooded in places with patriarchal oaks, so stately and far-reaching that they call to mind the tales of fairy forests, where knights in glittering armor rode through; or giants lived in hidden houses in the midst of them.
express in words
From this reading With the varying seasons this hill always seems to tell the silent story of the feelings in nature called forth by the changes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SHADOWS At home, back of the village, and extending so far away that I had never yet explored the uttermost reaches of it, lies a long, low hill.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SHADOWS At home, back of the village, and extending so far away that I had never yet explored the uttermost reaches of it, lies a long, low hill.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It is wooded in places with patriarchal oaks, so stately and far-reaching that they call to mind the tales of fairy forests, where knights in glittering armor rode through; or giants lived in hidden houses in the midst of them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It speaks of joy in the spring; a gentle sadness in the summer; a glorious renunciation when the living green must give way to the gorgeous, though dying, red; and in winter there seems to be a spirit of patience.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is wooded in places with patriarchal oaks, so stately and far-reaching that they call to mind the tales of fairy forests, where knights in glittering armor rode through; or giants lived in hidden houses in the midst of them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading With the varying seasons this hill always seems to tell the silent story of the feelings in nature called forth by the changes.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It speaks of joy in the spring; a gentle sadness in the summer; a glorious renunciation when the living green must give way to the gorgeous, though dying, red; and in winter there seems to be a spirit of patience.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading It is wooded in places with patriarchal oaks, so stately and far-reaching that they call to mind the tales of fairy forests, where knights in glittering armor rode through; or giants lived in hidden houses in the midst of them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is wooded in places with patriarchal oaks, so stately and far-reaching that they call to mind the tales of fairy forests, where knights in glittering armor rode through; or giants lived in hidden houses in the midst of them.
uttermostadjective
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading SHADOWS At home, back of the village, and extending so far away that I had never yet explored the uttermost reaches of it, lies a long, low hill.
varyingadjectiveUS /ˈveriɪŋ/
marked by diversity or difference
From this reading With the varying seasons this hill always seems to tell the silent story of the feelings in nature called forth by the changes.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading SHADOWS At home, back of the village, and extending so far away that I had never yet explored the uttermost reaches of it, lies a long, low hill.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It speaks of joy in the spring; a gentle sadness in the summer; a glorious renunciation when the living green must give way to the gorgeous, though dying, red; and in winter there seems to be a spirit of patience.
at the time that
From this reading It speaks of joy in the spring; a gentle sadness in the summer; a glorious renunciation when the living green must give way to the gorgeous, though dying, red; and in winter there seems to be a spirit of patience.
in or at the place that
From this reading It is wooded in places with patriarchal oaks, so stately and far-reaching that they call to mind the tales of fairy forests, where knights in glittering armor rode through; or giants lived in hidden houses in the midst of them.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Back of the actual summit of the hill, and partly shut in by its crest, which runs along half of its rounding curve, and skirted on the other side by the woods, where the oaks and chestnuts grow, is an expansive depression, wide, rolling, beautiful.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Back of the actual summit of the hill, and partly shut in by its crest, which runs along half of its rounding curve, and skirted on the other side by the woods, where the oaks and chestnuts grow, is an expansive depression, wide, rolling, beautiful.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading It speaks of joy in the spring; a gentle sadness in the summer; a glorious renunciation when the living green must give way to the gorgeous, though dying, red; and in winter there seems to be a spirit of patience.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It is wooded in places with patriarchal oaks, so stately and far-reaching that they call to mind the tales of fairy forests, where knights in glittering armor rode through; or giants lived in hidden houses in the midst of them.
woodedadjectiveUS /ˈwʊdɪd/
covered with growing trees and bushes etc
From this reading It is wooded in places with patriarchal oaks, so stately and far-reaching that they call to mind the tales of fairy forests, where knights in glittering armor rode through; or giants lived in hidden houses in the midst of them.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Back of the actual summit of the hill, and partly shut in by its crest, which runs along half of its rounding curve, and skirted on the other side by the woods, where the oaks and chestnuts grow, is an expansive depression, wide, rolling, beautiful.
but in spite of that
From this reading SHADOWS At home, back of the village, and extending so far away that I had never yet explored the uttermost reaches of it, lies a long, low hill.
