adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The low vine-covered cabins on the hill side looked more like picture houses than like real habitations of men; the mill with its burned-out roof--a reminder of the Indians--and its great wheel, now silent and still, might have been from its lonely and dilapidated appearance a hundred years old.
affordedverbUS /əˈfɔːrdəd/
past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading He had selected this vantage point because it afforded a fine view of the green square where the races and the matches were to take place.
afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading The following afternoon the sun shone fair and warm; the sweet smell of the tan-bark pervaded the air and the birds sang their gladsome songs.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The following afternoon the sun shone fair and warm; the sweet smell of the tan-bark pervaded the air and the birds sang their gladsome songs.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The following afternoon the sun shone fair and warm; the sweet smell of the tan-bark pervaded the air and the birds sang their gladsome songs.
appearancenounUS /əˈpɪrəns/
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading The low vine-covered cabins on the hill side looked more like picture houses than like real habitations of men; the mill with its burned-out roof--a reminder of the Indians--and its great wheel, now silent and still, might have been from its lonely and dilapidated appearance a hundred years old.
battle-scarredadjective
scarred by battle
From this reading The scene before the grim battle-scarred old fort was not without its picturesqueness.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading He had selected this vantage point because it afforded a fine view of the green square where the races and the matches were to take place.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The low vine-covered cabins on the hill side looked more like picture houses than like real habitations of men; the mill with its burned-out roof--a reminder of the Indians--and its great wheel, now silent and still, might have been from its lonely and dilapidated appearance a hundred years old.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The scene before the grim battle-scarred old fort was not without its picturesqueness.
birdsnounUS /bɜːrdz/
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading The following afternoon the sun shone fair and warm; the sweet smell of the tan-bark pervaded the air and the birds sang their gladsome songs.
bridenounUS /braɪd/
a woman who has recently been married
From this reading On a little knoll carpeted with velvety grass sat Isaac and his Indian bride.
burned-outadjective
exhausted as a result of longtime stress
From this reading The low vine-covered cabins on the hill side looked more like picture houses than like real habitations of men; the mill with its burned-out roof--a reminder of the Indians--and its great wheel, now silent and still, might have been from its lonely and dilapidated appearance a hundred years old.
cabinsnounUS /ˈkæbənz/
plural of “cabin” — small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading The low vine-covered cabins on the hill side looked more like picture houses than like real habitations of men; the mill with its burned-out roof--a reminder of the Indians--and its great wheel, now silent and still, might have been from its lonely and dilapidated appearance a hundred years old.
carpetedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːrpətɪd/
covered with or as if with carpeting or with carpeting as specified; often used in combination
From this reading On a little knoll carpeted with velvety grass sat Isaac and his Indian bride.
dilapidatedadjectiveUS /dəˈlæpədeɪtɪd/
in deplorable condition
From this reading The low vine-covered cabins on the hill side looked more like picture houses than like real habitations of men; the mill with its burned-out roof--a reminder of the Indians--and its great wheel, now silent and still, might have been from its lonely and dilapidated appearance a hundred years old.
fairadjectiveUS /fer/
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading The following afternoon the sun shone fair and warm; the sweet smell of the tan-bark pervaded the air and the birds sang their gladsome songs.
fineadjectiveUS /faɪn/
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading He had selected this vantage point because it afforded a fine view of the green square where the races and the matches were to take place.
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The following afternoon the sun shone fair and warm; the sweet smell of the tan-bark pervaded the air and the birds sang their gladsome songs.
fortnounUS /fɔːrt/
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading The scene before the grim battle-scarred old fort was not without its picturesqueness.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The low vine-covered cabins on the hill side looked more like picture houses than like real habitations of men; the mill with its burned-out roof--a reminder of the Indians--and its great wheel, now silent and still, might have been from its lonely and dilapidated appearance a hundred years old.
gladsomeadjective
experiencing or expressing gladness or joy
From this reading The following afternoon the sun shone fair and warm; the sweet smell of the tan-bark pervaded the air and the birds sang their gladsome songs.
grassverbUS /ɡræs/
shoot down, of birds
From this reading On a little knoll carpeted with velvety grass sat Isaac and his Indian bride.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The low vine-covered cabins on the hill side looked more like picture houses than like real habitations of men; the mill with its burned-out roof--a reminder of the Indians--and its great wheel, now silent and still, might have been from its lonely and dilapidated appearance a hundred years old.
greennounUS /ɡriːn/
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading He had selected this vantage point because it afforded a fine view of the green square where the races and the matches were to take place.
grimadjectiveUS /ɡrɪm/
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading The scene before the grim battle-scarred old fort was not without its picturesqueness.
habitations
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The low vine-covered cabins on the hill side looked more like picture houses than like real habitations of men; the mill with its burned-out roof--a reminder of the Indians--and its great wheel, now silent and still, might have been from its lonely and dilapidated appearance a hundred years old.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had selected this vantage point because it afforded a fine view of the green square where the races and the matches were to take place.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The low vine-covered cabins on the hill side looked more like picture houses than like real habitations of men; the mill with its burned-out roof--a reminder of the Indians--and its great wheel, now silent and still, might have been from its lonely and dilapidated appearance a hundred years old.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had selected this vantage point because it afforded a fine view of the green square where the races and the matches were to take place.
hillnounUS /hɪl/
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading The low vine-covered cabins on the hill side looked more like picture houses than like real habitations of men; the mill with its burned-out roof--a reminder of the Indians--and its great wheel, now silent and still, might have been from its lonely and dilapidated appearance a hundred years old.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On a little knoll carpeted with velvety grass sat Isaac and his Indian bride.
housesnounUS /ˈhaʊsəz/
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The low vine-covered cabins on the hill side looked more like picture houses than like real habitations of men; the mill with its burned-out roof--a reminder of the Indians--and its great wheel, now silent and still, might have been from its lonely and dilapidated appearance a hundred years old.
hundrednounUS /ˈhʌndrəd/
ten 10s
From this reading The low vine-covered cabins on the hill side looked more like picture houses than like real habitations of men; the mill with its burned-out roof--a reminder of the Indians--and its great wheel, now silent and still, might have been from its lonely and dilapidated appearance a hundred years old.
IndianadjectiveUS /ˈɪndiən/
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading On a little knoll carpeted with velvety grass sat Isaac and his Indian bride.
IndiansnounUS /ˈɪndiənz/
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading The low vine-covered cabins on the hill side looked more like picture houses than like real habitations of men; the mill with its burned-out roof--a reminder of the Indians--and its great wheel, now silent and still, might have been from its lonely and dilapidated appearance a hundred years old.
IsaacnounUS /ˈaɪzək/
(Old Testament) the second patriarch; son of Abraham and Sarah who was offered by Abraham as a sacrifice to God; father of Jacob and Esau
From this reading On a little knoll carpeted with velvety grass sat Isaac and his Indian bride.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had selected this vantage point because it afforded a fine view of the green square where the races and the matches were to take place.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The scene before the grim battle-scarred old fort was not without its picturesqueness.
knollnounUS /noʊl/
a small natural hill
From this reading On a little knoll carpeted with velvety grass sat Isaac and his Indian bride.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The low vine-covered cabins on the hill side looked more like picture houses than like real habitations of men; the mill with its burned-out roof--a reminder of the Indians--and its great wheel, now silent and still, might have been from its lonely and dilapidated appearance a hundred years old.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading On a little knoll carpeted with velvety grass sat Isaac and his Indian bride.
lonelyadjectiveUS /ˈloʊnli/
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading The low vine-covered cabins on the hill side looked more like picture houses than like real habitations of men; the mill with its burned-out roof--a reminder of the Indians--and its great wheel, now silent and still, might have been from its lonely and dilapidated appearance a hundred years old.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The low vine-covered cabins on the hill side looked more like picture houses than like real habitations of men; the mill with its burned-out roof--a reminder of the Indians--and its great wheel, now silent and still, might have been from its lonely and dilapidated appearance a hundred years old.
lowadjectiveUS /loʊ/
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The low vine-covered cabins on the hill side looked more like picture houses than like real habitations of men; the mill with its burned-out roof--a reminder of the Indians--and its great wheel, now silent and still, might have been from its lonely and dilapidated appearance a hundred years old.
matchesnounUS /ˈmætʃəz/
plural of “match” — lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction
From this reading He had selected this vantage point because it afforded a fine view of the green square where the races and the matches were to take place.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading The low vine-covered cabins on the hill side looked more like picture houses than like real habitations of men; the mill with its burned-out roof--a reminder of the Indians--and its great wheel, now silent and still, might have been from its lonely and dilapidated appearance a hundred years old.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The low vine-covered cabins on the hill side looked more like picture houses than like real habitations of men; the mill with its burned-out roof--a reminder of the Indians--and its great wheel, now silent and still, might have been from its lonely and dilapidated appearance a hundred years old.
millverbUS /mɪl/
move about in a confused manner
From this reading The low vine-covered cabins on the hill side looked more like picture houses than like real habitations of men; the mill with its burned-out roof--a reminder of the Indians--and its great wheel, now silent and still, might have been from its lonely and dilapidated appearance a hundred years old.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The low vine-covered cabins on the hill side looked more like picture houses than like real habitations of men; the mill with its burned-out roof--a reminder of the Indians--and its great wheel, now silent and still, might have been from its lonely and dilapidated appearance a hundred years old.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The scene before the grim battle-scarred old fort was not without its picturesqueness.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The low vine-covered cabins on the hill side looked more like picture houses than like real habitations of men; the mill with its burned-out roof--a reminder of the Indians--and its great wheel, now silent and still, might have been from its lonely and dilapidated appearance a hundred years old.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The following afternoon the sun shone fair and warm; the sweet smell of the tan-bark pervaded the air and the birds sang their gladsome songs.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The scene before the grim battle-scarred old fort was not without its picturesqueness.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The low vine-covered cabins on the hill side looked more like picture houses than like real habitations of men; the mill with its burned-out roof--a reminder of the Indians--and its great wheel, now silent and still, might have been from its lonely and dilapidated appearance a hundred years old.
pervadedverbUS /pərˈveɪdɪd/
past form of “pervade” — spread or diffuse through
From this reading The following afternoon the sun shone fair and warm; the sweet smell of the tan-bark pervaded the air and the birds sang their gladsome songs.
picturenounUS /ˈpɪktʃər/
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading The low vine-covered cabins on the hill side looked more like picture houses than like real habitations of men; the mill with its burned-out roof--a reminder of the Indians--and its great wheel, now silent and still, might have been from its lonely and dilapidated appearance a hundred years old.
picturesquenessnoun
the quality of being strikingly expressive or vivid
From this reading The scene before the grim battle-scarred old fort was not without its picturesqueness.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He had selected this vantage point because it afforded a fine view of the green square where the races and the matches were to take place.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading He had selected this vantage point because it afforded a fine view of the green square where the races and the matches were to take place.
racesnounUS /ˈreɪsəz/
plural of “race” — any competition
From this reading He had selected this vantage point because it afforded a fine view of the green square where the races and the matches were to take place.
realadjectiveUS /riːl/
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading The low vine-covered cabins on the hill side looked more like picture houses than like real habitations of men; the mill with its burned-out roof--a reminder of the Indians--and its great wheel, now silent and still, might have been from its lonely and dilapidated appearance a hundred years old.
remindernounUS /riˈmaɪndər/
a message that helps you remember something
From this reading The low vine-covered cabins on the hill side looked more like picture houses than like real habitations of men; the mill with its burned-out roof--a reminder of the Indians--and its great wheel, now silent and still, might have been from its lonely and dilapidated appearance a hundred years old.
roofnounUS /ruːf/
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading The low vine-covered cabins on the hill side looked more like picture houses than like real habitations of men; the mill with its burned-out roof--a reminder of the Indians--and its great wheel, now silent and still, might have been from its lonely and dilapidated appearance a hundred years old.
sangnounUS /sæŋ/
North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng
From this reading The following afternoon the sun shone fair and warm; the sweet smell of the tan-bark pervaded the air and the birds sang their gladsome songs.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading On a little knoll carpeted with velvety grass sat Isaac and his Indian bride.
scenenounUS /siːn/
the place where some action occurs
From this reading The scene before the grim battle-scarred old fort was not without its picturesqueness.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading He had selected this vantage point because it afforded a fine view of the green square where the races and the matches were to take place.
shoneverbUS /ʃoʊn/
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading The following afternoon the sun shone fair and warm; the sweet smell of the tan-bark pervaded the air and the birds sang their gladsome songs.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The low vine-covered cabins on the hill side looked more like picture houses than like real habitations of men; the mill with its burned-out roof--a reminder of the Indians--and its great wheel, now silent and still, might have been from its lonely and dilapidated appearance a hundred years old.
silentadjectiveUS /ˈsaɪlənt/
marked by absence of sound
From this reading The low vine-covered cabins on the hill side looked more like picture houses than like real habitations of men; the mill with its burned-out roof--a reminder of the Indians--and its great wheel, now silent and still, might have been from its lonely and dilapidated appearance a hundred years old.
smellnounUS /smel/
the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
From this reading The following afternoon the sun shone fair and warm; the sweet smell of the tan-bark pervaded the air and the birds sang their gladsome songs.
songsnounUS /sɔːŋz/
plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words
From this reading The following afternoon the sun shone fair and warm; the sweet smell of the tan-bark pervaded the air and the birds sang their gladsome songs.
squareverbUS /skwer/
make square
From this reading He had selected this vantage point because it afforded a fine view of the green square where the races and the matches were to take place.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading The low vine-covered cabins on the hill side looked more like picture houses than like real habitations of men; the mill with its burned-out roof--a reminder of the Indians--and its great wheel, now silent and still, might have been from its lonely and dilapidated appearance a hundred years old.
sunnounUS /sʌn/
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The following afternoon the sun shone fair and warm; the sweet smell of the tan-bark pervaded the air and the birds sang their gladsome songs.
sweetadjectiveUS /swiːt/
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading The following afternoon the sun shone fair and warm; the sweet smell of the tan-bark pervaded the air and the birds sang their gladsome songs.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading He had selected this vantage point because it afforded a fine view of the green square where the races and the matches were to take place.
tan-bark
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The following afternoon the sun shone fair and warm; the sweet smell of the tan-bark pervaded the air and the birds sang their gladsome songs.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The low vine-covered cabins on the hill side looked more like picture houses than like real habitations of men; the mill with its burned-out roof--a reminder of the Indians--and its great wheel, now silent and still, might have been from its lonely and dilapidated appearance a hundred years old.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The following afternoon the sun shone fair and warm; the sweet smell of the tan-bark pervaded the air and the birds sang their gladsome songs.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The following afternoon the sun shone fair and warm; the sweet smell of the tan-bark pervaded the air and the birds sang their gladsome songs.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He had selected this vantage point because it afforded a fine view of the green square where the races and the matches were to take place.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had selected this vantage point because it afforded a fine view of the green square where the races and the matches were to take place.
vantagenounUS /ˈvæntədʒ/
place or situation affording some advantage (especially a comprehensive view or commanding perspective)
From this reading He had selected this vantage point because it afforded a fine view of the green square where the races and the matches were to take place.
velvetyadjectiveUS /ˈvelvəti/
smooth and soft to sight or hearing or touch or taste
From this reading On a little knoll carpeted with velvety grass sat Isaac and his Indian bride.
viewnounUS /vjuː/
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading He had selected this vantage point because it afforded a fine view of the green square where the races and the matches were to take place.
vine-covered
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The low vine-covered cabins on the hill side looked more like picture houses than like real habitations of men; the mill with its burned-out roof--a reminder of the Indians--and its great wheel, now silent and still, might have been from its lonely and dilapidated appearance a hundred years old.
warmadjectiveUS /wɔːrm/
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading The following afternoon the sun shone fair and warm; the sweet smell of the tan-bark pervaded the air and the birds sang their gladsome songs.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The scene before the grim battle-scarred old fort was not without its picturesqueness.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He had selected this vantage point because it afforded a fine view of the green square where the races and the matches were to take place.
wheelverbUS /wiːl/
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading The low vine-covered cabins on the hill side looked more like picture houses than like real habitations of men; the mill with its burned-out roof--a reminder of the Indians--and its great wheel, now silent and still, might have been from its lonely and dilapidated appearance a hundred years old.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading He had selected this vantage point because it afforded a fine view of the green square where the races and the matches were to take place.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The low vine-covered cabins on the hill side looked more like picture houses than like real habitations of men; the mill with its burned-out roof--a reminder of the Indians--and its great wheel, now silent and still, might have been from its lonely and dilapidated appearance a hundred years old.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The scene before the grim battle-scarred old fort was not without its picturesqueness.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading The low vine-covered cabins on the hill side looked more like picture houses than like real habitations of men; the mill with its burned-out roof--a reminder of the Indians--and its great wheel, now silent and still, might have been from its lonely and dilapidated appearance a hundred years old.
