used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There would be little to strike the eye of a traveler accustomed to picturesque scenes, on approaching the small town of L----.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading There would be little to strike the eye of a traveler accustomed to picturesque scenes, on approaching the small town of L----.
adornverbUS /əˈdɔːrn/
make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
From this reading No monuments adorn the churchyard; head-stones of all sizes meet the eye, some worn and leaning against a shrub or tree for support, others new and white, and glistening in the sunset.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading No monuments adorn the churchyard; head-stones of all sizes meet the eye, some worn and leaning against a shrub or tree for support, others new and white, and glistening in the sunset.
how long something has existed
From this reading The old Episcopal church, standing at the entrance of the town, could not fail to be attractive from its appearance of age; but from this alone.
(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 No monuments adorn the churchyard; head-stones of all sizes meet the eye, some worn and leaning against a shrub or tree for support, others new and white, and glistening in the sunset.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading The old Episcopal church, standing at the entrance of the town, could not fail to be attractive from its appearance of age; but from this alone.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Like most of the settlements in Virginia, the irregularity of the streets and the want of similarity in the houses would give an unfavorable first impression.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Like most of the settlements in Virginia, the irregularity of the streets and the want of similarity in the houses would give an unfavorable first impression.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading The old Episcopal church, standing at the entrance of the town, could not fail to be attractive from its appearance of age; but from this alone.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading There would be little to strike the eye of a traveler accustomed to picturesque scenes, on approaching the small town of L----.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Several family vaults, unpretending in their appearance, are perceived on a closer scrutiny, to which the plants usually found in burial-grounds are clinging, shadowed too by large trees.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The old Episcopal church, standing at the entrance of the town, could not fail to be attractive from its appearance of age; but from this alone.
attractiveadjectiveUS /əˈtræktɪv/
pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
From this reading The old Episcopal church, standing at the entrance of the town, could not fail to be attractive from its appearance of age; but from this alone.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There would be little to strike the eye of a traveler accustomed to picturesque scenes, on approaching the small town of L----.
burial-grounds
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From this reading Several family vaults, unpretending in their appearance, are perceived on a closer scrutiny, to which the plants usually found in burial-grounds are clinging, shadowed too by large trees.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The old Episcopal church, standing at the entrance of the town, could not fail to be attractive from its appearance of age; but from this alone.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Several family vaults, unpretending in their appearance, are perceived on a closer scrutiny, to which the plants usually found in burial-grounds are clinging, shadowed too by large trees.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading The old Episcopal church, standing at the entrance of the town, could not fail to be attractive from its appearance of age; but from this alone.
churchyardnounUS /ˈtʃɜːrtʃjɑːrd/
the yard associated with a church
From this reading No monuments adorn the churchyard; head-stones of all sizes meet the eye, some worn and leaning against a shrub or tree for support, others new and white, and glistening in the sunset.
clingingverbUS /ˈklɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading Several family vaults, unpretending in their appearance, are perceived on a closer scrutiny, to which the plants usually found in burial-grounds are clinging, shadowed too by large trees.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading Several family vaults, unpretending in their appearance, are perceived on a closer scrutiny, to which the plants usually found in burial-grounds are clinging, shadowed too by large trees.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The old Episcopal church, standing at the entrance of the town, could not fail to be attractive from its appearance of age; but from this alone.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading The old Episcopal church, standing at the entrance of the town, could not fail to be attractive from its appearance of age; but from this alone.
EpiscopaladjectiveUS /ɪˈpɪskəpəl/
of or pertaining to or characteristic of the Episcopal church
From this reading The old Episcopal church, standing at the entrance of the town, could not fail to be attractive from its appearance of age; but from this alone.
the organ of sight
From this reading There would be little to strike the eye of a traveler accustomed to picturesque scenes, on approaching the small town of L----.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading The old Episcopal church, standing at the entrance of the town, could not fail to be attractive from its appearance of age; but from this alone.
a social unit living together
From this reading Several family vaults, unpretending in their appearance, are perceived on a closer scrutiny, to which the plants usually found in burial-grounds are clinging, shadowed too by large trees.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Like most of the settlements in Virginia, the irregularity of the streets and the want of similarity in the houses would give an unfavorable first impression.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading No monuments adorn the churchyard; head-stones of all sizes meet the eye, some worn and leaning against a shrub or tree for support, others new and white, and glistening in the sunset.
set up or found
From this reading Several family vaults, unpretending in their appearance, are perceived on a closer scrutiny, to which the plants usually found in burial-grounds are clinging, shadowed too by large trees.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The old Episcopal church, standing at the entrance of the town, could not fail to be attractive from its appearance of age; but from this alone.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Like most of the settlements in Virginia, the irregularity of the streets and the want of similarity in the houses would give an unfavorable first impression.
glisteningadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɪsənɪŋ/
reflecting light
From this reading No monuments adorn the churchyard; head-stones of all sizes meet the eye, some worn and leaning against a shrub or tree for support, others new and white, and glistening in the sunset.
head-stones
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From this reading No monuments adorn the churchyard; head-stones of all sizes meet the eye, some worn and leaning against a shrub or tree for support, others new and white, and glistening in the sunset.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Like most of the settlements in Virginia, the irregularity of the streets and the want of similarity in the houses would give an unfavorable first impression.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading Like most of the settlements in Virginia, the irregularity of the streets and the want of similarity in the houses would give an unfavorable first impression.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Like most of the settlements in Virginia, the irregularity of the streets and the want of similarity in the houses would give an unfavorable first impression.
irregularitynounUS /ˌɪreɡjəˈlerəti/
behavior that breaches the rule or etiquette or custom or morality
From this reading Like most of the settlements in Virginia, the irregularity of the streets and the want of similarity in the houses would give an unfavorable first impression.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The old Episcopal church, standing at the entrance of the town, could not fail to be attractive from its appearance of age; but from this alone.
a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)
From this reading There would be little to strike the eye of a traveler accustomed to picturesque scenes, on approaching the small town of L----.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Several family vaults, unpretending in their appearance, are perceived on a closer scrutiny, to which the plants usually found in burial-grounds are clinging, shadowed too by large trees.
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading No monuments adorn the churchyard; head-stones of all sizes meet the eye, some worn and leaning against a shrub or tree for support, others new and white, and glistening in the sunset.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Like most of the settlements in Virginia, the irregularity of the streets and the want of similarity in the houses would give an unfavorable first impression.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There would be little to strike the eye of a traveler accustomed to picturesque scenes, on approaching the small town of L----.
come together
From this reading No monuments adorn the churchyard; head-stones of all sizes meet the eye, some worn and leaning against a shrub or tree for support, others new and white, and glistening in the sunset.
monumentsnounUS /ˈmɑːnjəmənts/
plural of “monument” — a structure erected to commemorate persons or events
From this reading No monuments adorn the churchyard; head-stones of all sizes meet the eye, some worn and leaning against a shrub or tree for support, others new and white, and glistening in the sunset.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Like most of the settlements in Virginia, the irregularity of the streets and the want of similarity in the houses would give an unfavorable first impression.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading No monuments adorn the churchyard; head-stones of all sizes meet the eye, some worn and leaning against a shrub or tree for support, others new and white, and glistening in the sunset.
not any; not one
From this reading No monuments adorn the churchyard; head-stones of all sizes meet the eye, some worn and leaning against a shrub or tree for support, others new and white, and glistening in the sunset.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The old Episcopal church, standing at the entrance of the town, could not fail to be attractive from its appearance of age; but from this alone.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There would be little to strike the eye of a traveler accustomed to picturesque scenes, on approaching the small town of L----.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The old Episcopal church, standing at the entrance of the town, could not fail to be attractive from its appearance of age; but from this alone.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There would be little to strike the eye of a traveler accustomed to picturesque scenes, on approaching the small town of L----.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading No monuments adorn the churchyard; head-stones of all sizes meet the eye, some worn and leaning against a shrub or tree for support, others new and white, and glistening in the sunset.
others
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From this reading No monuments adorn the churchyard; head-stones of all sizes meet the eye, some worn and leaning against a shrub or tree for support, others new and white, and glistening in the sunset.
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading Several family vaults, unpretending in their appearance, are perceived on a closer scrutiny, to which the plants usually found in burial-grounds are clinging, shadowed too by large trees.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading There would be little to strike the eye of a traveler accustomed to picturesque scenes, on approaching the small town of L----.
plantsnounUS /plænts/
plural of “plant” — buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading Several family vaults, unpretending in their appearance, are perceived on a closer scrutiny, to which the plants usually found in burial-grounds are clinging, shadowed too by large trees.
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading There would be little to strike the eye of a traveler accustomed to picturesque scenes, on approaching the small town of L----.
scrutinynounUS /ˈskruːtəni/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading Several family vaults, unpretending in their appearance, are perceived on a closer scrutiny, to which the plants usually found in burial-grounds are clinging, shadowed too by large trees.
settlementsnounUS /ˈsetəlmənts/
plural of “settlement” — a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading Like most of the settlements in Virginia, the irregularity of the streets and the want of similarity in the houses would give an unfavorable first impression.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Several family vaults, unpretending in their appearance, are perceived on a closer scrutiny, to which the plants usually found in burial-grounds are clinging, shadowed too by large trees.
shadowedadjectiveUS /ˈʃædoʊd/
filled with shade
From this reading Several family vaults, unpretending in their appearance, are perceived on a closer scrutiny, to which the plants usually found in burial-grounds are clinging, shadowed too by large trees.
shrubnounUS /ʃrʌb/
a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading No monuments adorn the churchyard; head-stones of all sizes meet the eye, some worn and leaning against a shrub or tree for support, others new and white, and glistening in the sunset.
similaritynounUS /ˌsɪməˈlerəti/
the quality of being similar
From this reading Like most of the settlements in Virginia, the irregularity of the streets and the want of similarity in the houses would give an unfavorable first impression.
sizesnounUS /ˈsaɪzəz/
plural of “size” — the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading No monuments adorn the churchyard; head-stones of all sizes meet the eye, some worn and leaning against a shrub or tree for support, others new and white, and glistening in the sunset.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There would be little to strike the eye of a traveler accustomed to picturesque scenes, on approaching the small town of L----.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading No monuments adorn the churchyard; head-stones of all sizes meet the eye, some worn and leaning against a shrub or tree for support, others new and white, and glistening in the sunset.
having a supporting base
From this reading The old Episcopal church, standing at the entrance of the town, could not fail to be attractive from its appearance of age; but from this alone.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Like most of the settlements in Virginia, the irregularity of the streets and the want of similarity in the houses would give an unfavorable first impression.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading There would be little to strike the eye of a traveler accustomed to picturesque scenes, on approaching the small town of L----.
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading No monuments adorn the churchyard; head-stones of all sizes meet the eye, some worn and leaning against a shrub or tree for support, others new and white, and glistening in the sunset.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading No monuments adorn the churchyard; head-stones of all sizes meet the eye, some worn and leaning against a shrub or tree for support, others new and white, and glistening in the sunset.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There would be little to strike the eye of a traveler accustomed to picturesque scenes, on approaching the small town of L----.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Several family vaults, unpretending in their appearance, are perceived on a closer scrutiny, to which the plants usually found in burial-grounds are clinging, shadowed too by large trees.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There would be little to strike the eye of a traveler accustomed to picturesque scenes, on approaching the small town of L----.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The old Episcopal church, standing at the entrance of the town, could not fail to be attractive from its appearance of age; but from this alone.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There would be little to strike the eye of a traveler accustomed to picturesque scenes, on approaching the small town of L----.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Several family vaults, unpretending in their appearance, are perceived on a closer scrutiny, to which the plants usually found in burial-grounds are clinging, shadowed too by large trees.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading There would be little to strike the eye of a traveler accustomed to picturesque scenes, on approaching the small town of L----.
travelernounUS /ˈtrævələr/
a person who changes location
From this reading There would be little to strike the eye of a traveler accustomed to picturesque scenes, on approaching the small town of L----.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading No monuments adorn the churchyard; head-stones of all sizes meet the eye, some worn and leaning against a shrub or tree for support, others new and white, and glistening in the sunset.
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 Several family vaults, unpretending in their appearance, are perceived on a closer scrutiny, to which the plants usually found in burial-grounds are clinging, shadowed too by large trees.
unfavorableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnˈfeɪvərəbəl/
not encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading Like most of the settlements in Virginia, the irregularity of the streets and the want of similarity in the houses would give an unfavorable first impression.
unpretendingadjective
not ostentatious
From this reading Several family vaults, unpretending in their appearance, are perceived on a closer scrutiny, to which the plants usually found in burial-grounds are clinging, shadowed too by large trees.
under normal conditions
From this reading Several family vaults, unpretending in their appearance, are perceived on a closer scrutiny, to which the plants usually found in burial-grounds are clinging, shadowed too by large trees.
vaultsnounUS /vɔːlts/
plural of “vault” — a burial chamber (usually underground)
From this reading Several family vaults, unpretending in their appearance, are perceived on a closer scrutiny, to which the plants usually found in burial-grounds are clinging, shadowed too by large trees.
VirginianounUS /vərˈdʒɪnjə/
a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War
From this reading Like most of the settlements in Virginia, the irregularity of the streets and the want of similarity in the houses would give an unfavorable first impression.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Like most of the settlements in Virginia, the irregularity of the streets and the want of similarity in the houses would give an unfavorable first impression.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Several family vaults, unpretending in their appearance, are perceived on a closer scrutiny, to which the plants usually found in burial-grounds are clinging, shadowed too by large trees.
a Caucasian
From this reading No monuments adorn the churchyard; head-stones of all sizes meet the eye, some worn and leaning against a shrub or tree for support, others new and white, and glistening in the sunset.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading No monuments adorn the churchyard; head-stones of all sizes meet the eye, some worn and leaning against a shrub or tree for support, others new and white, and glistening in the sunset.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading There would be little to strike the eye of a traveler accustomed to picturesque scenes, on approaching the small town of L----.
