used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Bright sunshine fell upon him, the massed evergreens cut off the wind, and in a sheltered border spear-like green points were pushing through the soil in promise of the spring.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading He had a careworn look and had left the house in a restless mood with a wish to be alone in the open air.
(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 Challoner knew them all, the veined crocus blades, the tight-closed heads of the hyacinths, and the twin shoots of the daffodils, but, fond as he was of his garden, he gave them scanty attention, and by and by sat down in a sheltered nook lost in painful thought.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading He had a careworn look and had left the house in a restless mood with a wish to be alone in the open air.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CHALLONER'S DECISION The morning was mild and Challoner paced slowly up and down his shrubbery.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Challoner knew them all, the veined crocus blades, the tight-closed heads of the hyacinths, and the twin shoots of the daffodils, but, fond as he was of his garden, he gave them scanty attention, and by and by sat down in a sheltered nook lost in painful thought.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Challoner knew them all, the veined crocus blades, the tight-closed heads of the hyacinths, and the twin shoots of the daffodils, but, fond as he was of his garden, he gave them scanty attention, and by and by sat down in a sheltered nook lost in painful thought.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had a careworn look and had left the house in a restless mood with a wish to be alone in the open air.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Mrs. Chudleigh's revelation had been a shock.
bladesnounUS /bleɪdz/
plural of “blade” — especially a leaf of grass or the broad portion of a leaf as distinct from the petiole
From this reading Challoner knew them all, the veined crocus blades, the tight-closed heads of the hyacinths, and the twin shoots of the daffodils, but, fond as he was of his garden, he gave them scanty attention, and by and by sat down in a sheltered nook lost in painful thought.
bordernounUS /ˈbɔːrdər/
a line that indicates a boundary
From this reading Bright sunshine fell upon him, the massed evergreens cut off the wind, and in a sheltered border spear-like green points were pushing through the soil in promise of the spring.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Bright sunshine fell upon him, the massed evergreens cut off the wind, and in a sheltered border spear-like green points were pushing through the soil in promise of the spring.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Challoner knew them all, the veined crocus blades, the tight-closed heads of the hyacinths, and the twin shoots of the daffodils, but, fond as he was of his garden, he gave them scanty attention, and by and by sat down in a sheltered nook lost in painful thought.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Challoner knew them all, the veined crocus blades, the tight-closed heads of the hyacinths, and the twin shoots of the daffodils, but, fond as he was of his garden, he gave them scanty attention, and by and by sat down in a sheltered nook lost in painful thought.
carewornadjective
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading He had a careworn look and had left the house in a restless mood with a wish to be alone in the open air.
Challoner
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From this reading CHALLONER'S DECISION The morning was mild and Challoner paced slowly up and down his shrubbery.
CHALLONER'S
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From this reading CHALLONER'S DECISION The morning was mild and Challoner paced slowly up and down his shrubbery.
Chudleigh's
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From this reading Mrs. Chudleigh's revelation had been a shock.
crocusnounUS /ˈkroʊkəs/
any of numerous low-growing plants of the genus Crocus having slender grasslike leaves and white or yellow or purple flowers; native chiefly to the Mediterranean region but widely cultivated
From this reading Challoner knew them all, the veined crocus blades, the tight-closed heads of the hyacinths, and the twin shoots of the daffodils, but, fond as he was of his garden, he gave them scanty attention, and by and by sat down in a sheltered nook lost in painful thought.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading Bright sunshine fell upon him, the massed evergreens cut off the wind, and in a sheltered border spear-like green points were pushing through the soil in promise of the spring.
daffodilsnounUS /ˈdæfədɪlz/
plural of “daffodil” — any of numerous varieties of Narcissus plants having showy often yellow flowers with a trumpet-shaped central crown
From this reading Challoner knew them all, the veined crocus blades, the tight-closed heads of the hyacinths, and the twin shoots of the daffodils, but, fond as he was of his garden, he gave them scanty attention, and by and by sat down in a sheltered nook lost in painful thought.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading CHALLONER'S DECISION The morning was mild and Challoner paced slowly up and down his shrubbery.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading CHALLONER'S DECISION The morning was mild and Challoner paced slowly up and down his shrubbery.
evergreensnounUS /ˈevərɡriːnz/
plural of “evergreen” — a plant having foliage that persists and remains green throughout the year
From this reading Bright sunshine fell upon him, the massed evergreens cut off the wind, and in a sheltered border spear-like green points were pushing through the soil in promise of the spring.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Bright sunshine fell upon him, the massed evergreens cut off the wind, and in a sheltered border spear-like green points were pushing through the soil in promise of the spring.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading Challoner knew them all, the veined crocus blades, the tight-closed heads of the hyacinths, and the twin shoots of the daffodils, but, fond as he was of his garden, he gave them scanty attention, and by and by sat down in a sheltered nook lost in painful thought.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Challoner knew them all, the veined crocus blades, the tight-closed heads of the hyacinths, and the twin shoots of the daffodils, but, fond as he was of his garden, he gave them scanty attention, and by and by sat down in a sheltered nook lost in painful thought.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Challoner knew them all, the veined crocus blades, the tight-closed heads of the hyacinths, and the twin shoots of the daffodils, but, fond as he was of his garden, he gave them scanty attention, and by and by sat down in a sheltered nook lost in painful thought.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Bright sunshine fell upon him, the massed evergreens cut off the wind, and in a sheltered border spear-like green points were pushing through the soil in promise of the spring.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had a careworn look and had left the house in a restless mood with a wish to be alone in the open air.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Challoner knew them all, the veined crocus blades, the tight-closed heads of the hyacinths, and the twin shoots of the daffodils, but, fond as he was of his garden, he gave them scanty attention, and by and by sat down in a sheltered nook lost in painful thought.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Challoner knew them all, the veined crocus blades, the tight-closed heads of the hyacinths, and the twin shoots of the daffodils, but, fond as he was of his garden, he gave them scanty attention, and by and by sat down in a sheltered nook lost in painful thought.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Bright sunshine fell upon him, the massed evergreens cut off the wind, and in a sheltered border spear-like green points were pushing through the soil in promise of the spring.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading CHALLONER'S DECISION The morning was mild and Challoner paced slowly up and down his shrubbery.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He had a careworn look and had left the house in a restless mood with a wish to be alone in the open air.
hyacinthsnounUS /ˈhaɪəsɪnθs/
plural of “hyacinth” — a red transparent variety of zircon used as a gemstone
From this reading Challoner knew them all, the veined crocus blades, the tight-closed heads of the hyacinths, and the twin shoots of the daffodils, but, fond as he was of his garden, he gave them scanty attention, and by and by sat down in a sheltered nook lost in painful thought.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Bright sunshine fell upon him, the massed evergreens cut off the wind, and in a sheltered border spear-like green points were pushing through the soil in promise of the spring.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Challoner knew them all, the veined crocus blades, the tight-closed heads of the hyacinths, and the twin shoots of the daffodils, but, fond as he was of his garden, he gave them scanty attention, and by and by sat down in a sheltered nook lost in painful thought.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading He had a careworn look and had left the house in a restless mood with a wish to be alone in the open air.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He had a careworn look and had left the house in a restless mood with a wish to be alone in the open air.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Challoner knew them all, the veined crocus blades, the tight-closed heads of the hyacinths, and the twin shoots of the daffodils, but, fond as he was of his garden, he gave them scanty attention, and by and by sat down in a sheltered nook lost in painful thought.
massedverbUS /mæst/
past form of “mass” — join together into a mass or collect or form a mass
From this reading Bright sunshine fell upon him, the massed evergreens cut off the wind, and in a sheltered border spear-like green points were pushing through the soil in promise of the spring.
mildadjectiveUS /maɪld/
moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme
From this reading CHALLONER'S DECISION The morning was mild and Challoner paced slowly up and down his shrubbery.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading He had a careworn look and had left the house in a restless mood with a wish to be alone in the open air.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading CHALLONER'S DECISION The morning was mild and Challoner paced slowly up and down his shrubbery.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Chudleigh's revelation had been a shock.
nooknounUS /nʊk/
a sheltered and secluded place
From this reading Challoner knew them all, the veined crocus blades, the tight-closed heads of the hyacinths, and the twin shoots of the daffodils, but, fond as he was of his garden, he gave them scanty attention, and by and by sat down in a sheltered nook lost in painful thought.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Bright sunshine fell upon him, the massed evergreens cut off the wind, and in a sheltered border spear-like green points were pushing through the soil in promise of the spring.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Bright sunshine fell upon him, the massed evergreens cut off the wind, and in a sheltered border spear-like green points were pushing through the soil in promise of the spring.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading He had a careworn look and had left the house in a restless mood with a wish to be alone in the open air.
pacedverbUS /peɪst/
past form of “pace” — walk with slow or fast paces
From this reading CHALLONER'S DECISION The morning was mild and Challoner paced slowly up and down his shrubbery.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading Challoner knew them all, the veined crocus blades, the tight-closed heads of the hyacinths, and the twin shoots of the daffodils, but, fond as he was of his garden, he gave them scanty attention, and by and by sat down in a sheltered nook lost in painful thought.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Bright sunshine fell upon him, the massed evergreens cut off the wind, and in a sheltered border spear-like green points were pushing through the soil in promise of the spring.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading Bright sunshine fell upon him, the massed evergreens cut off the wind, and in a sheltered border spear-like green points were pushing through the soil in promise of the spring.
pushingnounUS /ˈpʊʃɪŋ/
the act of applying force in order to move something away
From this reading Bright sunshine fell upon him, the massed evergreens cut off the wind, and in a sheltered border spear-like green points were pushing through the soil in promise of the spring.
worried and uneasy
From this reading He had a careworn look and had left the house in a restless mood with a wish to be alone in the open air.
revelationnounUS /ˌrevəˈleɪʃən/
the speech act of making something evident
From this reading Mrs. Chudleigh's revelation had been a shock.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Challoner knew them all, the veined crocus blades, the tight-closed heads of the hyacinths, and the twin shoots of the daffodils, but, fond as he was of his garden, he gave them scanty attention, and by and by sat down in a sheltered nook lost in painful thought.
scantyadjectiveUS /ˈskænti/
lacking in magnitude or quantity
From this reading Challoner knew them all, the veined crocus blades, the tight-closed heads of the hyacinths, and the twin shoots of the daffodils, but, fond as he was of his garden, he gave them scanty attention, and by and by sat down in a sheltered nook lost in painful thought.
shelteredadjectiveUS /ˈʃeltərd/
protected from danger or bad weather
From this reading Bright sunshine fell upon him, the massed evergreens cut off the wind, and in a sheltered border spear-like green points were pushing through the soil in promise of the spring.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading Mrs. Chudleigh's revelation had been a shock.
shootsnounUS /ʃuːts/
plural of “shoot” — a new branch
From this reading Challoner knew them all, the veined crocus blades, the tight-closed heads of the hyacinths, and the twin shoots of the daffodils, but, fond as he was of his garden, he gave them scanty attention, and by and by sat down in a sheltered nook lost in painful thought.
shrubberynounUS /ˈʃrʌbəri/
an area where a number of shrubs are planted
From this reading CHALLONER'S DECISION The morning was mild and Challoner paced slowly up and down his shrubbery.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading CHALLONER'S DECISION The morning was mild and Challoner paced slowly up and down his shrubbery.
the state of being covered with unclean things
From this reading Bright sunshine fell upon him, the massed evergreens cut off the wind, and in a sheltered border spear-like green points were pushing through the soil in promise of the spring.
spear-like
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From this reading Bright sunshine fell upon him, the massed evergreens cut off the wind, and in a sheltered border spear-like green points were pushing through the soil in promise of the spring.
the season of growth
From this reading Bright sunshine fell upon him, the massed evergreens cut off the wind, and in a sheltered border spear-like green points were pushing through the soil in promise of the spring.
the rays of the sun
From this reading Bright sunshine fell upon him, the massed evergreens cut off the wind, and in a sheltered border spear-like green points were pushing through the soil in promise of the spring.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CHALLONER'S DECISION The morning was mild and Challoner paced slowly up and down his shrubbery.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Challoner knew them all, the veined crocus blades, the tight-closed heads of the hyacinths, and the twin shoots of the daffodils, but, fond as he was of his garden, he gave them scanty attention, and by and by sat down in a sheltered nook lost in painful thought.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Challoner knew them all, the veined crocus blades, the tight-closed heads of the hyacinths, and the twin shoots of the daffodils, but, fond as he was of his garden, he gave them scanty attention, and by and by sat down in a sheltered nook lost in painful thought.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Bright sunshine fell upon him, the massed evergreens cut off the wind, and in a sheltered border spear-like green points were pushing through the soil in promise of the spring.
tight-closed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Challoner knew them all, the veined crocus blades, the tight-closed heads of the hyacinths, and the twin shoots of the daffodils, but, fond as he was of his garden, he gave them scanty attention, and by and by sat down in a sheltered nook lost in painful thought.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had a careworn look and had left the house in a restless mood with a wish to be alone in the open air.
twinnounUS /twɪn/
either of two offspring born at the same time from the same pregnancy
From this reading Challoner knew them all, the veined crocus blades, the tight-closed heads of the hyacinths, and the twin shoots of the daffodils, but, fond as he was of his garden, he gave them scanty attention, and by and by sat down in a sheltered nook lost in painful thought.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading CHALLONER'S DECISION The morning was mild and Challoner paced slowly up and down his shrubbery.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Bright sunshine fell upon him, the massed evergreens cut off the wind, and in a sheltered border spear-like green points were pushing through the soil in promise of the spring.
veinedadjective
having or showing markings that resemble veins
From this reading Challoner knew them all, the veined crocus blades, the tight-closed heads of the hyacinths, and the twin shoots of the daffodils, but, fond as he was of his garden, he gave them scanty attention, and by and by sat down in a sheltered nook lost in painful thought.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CHALLONER'S DECISION The morning was mild and Challoner paced slowly up and down his shrubbery.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Bright sunshine fell upon him, the massed evergreens cut off the wind, and in a sheltered border spear-like green points were pushing through the soil in promise of the spring.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Bright sunshine fell upon him, the massed evergreens cut off the wind, and in a sheltered border spear-like green points were pushing through the soil in promise of the spring.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading He had a careworn look and had left the house in a restless mood with a wish to be alone in the open air.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had a careworn look and had left the house in a restless mood with a wish to be alone in the open air.
