used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CRAWL ABROAD No country in the world is so subject to variations in the climate as England, and in no part of England are the variations so felt as in the Fens.
to or in a foreign country
From this reading A CRAWL ABROAD No country in the world is so subject to variations in the climate as England, and in no part of England are the variations so felt as in the Fens.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A CRAWL ABROAD No country in the world is so subject to variations in the climate as England, and in no part of England are the variations so felt as in the Fens.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Elsewhere there are hedgerows, on the sunny side of which appear the celandine and primrose in early spring, then the red-robin, the bluebell, our lady's smock, and the gorgeous spires of foxglove later still.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A CRAWL ABROAD No country in the world is so subject to variations in the climate as England, and in no part of England are the variations so felt as in the Fens.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A CRAWL ABROAD No country in the world is so subject to variations in the climate as England, and in no part of England are the variations so felt as in the Fens.
beltsnounUS /belts/
plural of “belt” — endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys
From this reading No hills, no belts of trees there break the force of the wind.
bluebellnounUS /ˈbluːbel/
sometimes placed in genus Scilla
From this reading Elsewhere there are hedgerows, on the sunny side of which appear the celandine and primrose in early spring, then the red-robin, the bluebell, our lady's smock, and the gorgeous spires of foxglove later still.
terminate
From this reading No hills, no belts of trees there break the force of the wind.
celandinenounUS /ˈseləndaɪn/
North American annual plant with usually yellow or orange flowers; grows chiefly on wet rather acid soil
From this reading Elsewhere there are hedgerows, on the sunny side of which appear the celandine and primrose in early spring, then the red-robin, the bluebell, our lady's smock, and the gorgeous spires of foxglove later still.
climatenounUS /ˈklaɪmət/
the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time
From this reading A CRAWL ABROAD No country in the world is so subject to variations in the climate as England, and in no part of England are the variations so felt as in the Fens.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading A CRAWL ABROAD No country in the world is so subject to variations in the climate as England, and in no part of England are the variations so felt as in the Fens.
CRAWLverbUS /krɔːl/
move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading A CRAWL ABROAD No country in the world is so subject to variations in the climate as England, and in no part of England are the variations so felt as in the Fens.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Elsewhere there are hedgerows, on the sunny side of which appear the celandine and primrose in early spring, then the red-robin, the bluebell, our lady's smock, and the gorgeous spires of foxglove later still.
ElsewhereadverbUS /ˈelswer/
in or to another place
From this reading Elsewhere there are hedgerows, on the sunny side of which appear the celandine and primrose in early spring, then the red-robin, the bluebell, our lady's smock, and the gorgeous spires of foxglove later still.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading A CRAWL ABROAD No country in the world is so subject to variations in the climate as England, and in no part of England are the variations so felt as in the Fens.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The gales rush over the plains unresisted from every quarter.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading A CRAWL ABROAD No country in the world is so subject to variations in the climate as England, and in no part of England are the variations so felt as in the Fens.
Fens
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From this reading A CRAWL ABROAD No country in the world is so subject to variations in the climate as England, and in no part of England are the variations so felt as in the Fens.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There are no hedgeflowers in the Fens, for there are no hedges.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading No hills, no belts of trees there break the force of the wind.
foxglovenounUS /ˈfɑːksɡlʌv/
any of several plants of the genus Digitalis
From this reading Elsewhere there are hedgerows, on the sunny side of which appear the celandine and primrose in early spring, then the red-robin, the bluebell, our lady's smock, and the gorgeous spires of foxglove later still.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The gales rush over the plains unresisted from every quarter.
galesnounUS /ɡeɪlz/
plural of “gale” — a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
From this reading The gales rush over the plains unresisted from every quarter.
gorgeousadjectiveUS /ˈɡɔːrdʒəs/
dazzlingly beautiful
From this reading Elsewhere there are hedgerows, on the sunny side of which appear the celandine and primrose in early spring, then the red-robin, the bluebell, our lady's smock, and the gorgeous spires of foxglove later still.
hedgeflowers
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From this reading There are no hedgeflowers in the Fens, for there are no hedges.
hedgerows
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From this reading Elsewhere there are hedgerows, on the sunny side of which appear the celandine and primrose in early spring, then the red-robin, the bluebell, our lady's smock, and the gorgeous spires of foxglove later still.
hedgesnounUS /ˈhedʒɪz/
plural of “hedge” — a fence formed by a row of closely planted shrubs or bushes
From this reading There are no hedgeflowers in the Fens, for there are no hedges.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading No hills, no belts of trees there break the force of the wind.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A CRAWL ABROAD No country in the world is so subject to variations in the climate as England, and in no part of England are the variations so felt as in the Fens.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A CRAWL ABROAD No country in the world is so subject to variations in the climate as England, and in no part of England are the variations so felt as in the Fens.
lady'snounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Elsewhere there are hedgerows, on the sunny side of which appear the celandine and primrose in early spring, then the red-robin, the bluebell, our lady's smock, and the gorgeous spires of foxglove later still.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Elsewhere there are hedgerows, on the sunny side of which appear the celandine and primrose in early spring, then the red-robin, the bluebell, our lady's smock, and the gorgeous spires of foxglove later still.
not any; not one
From this reading A CRAWL ABROAD No country in the world is so subject to variations in the climate as England, and in no part of England are the variations so felt as in the Fens.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A CRAWL ABROAD No country in the world is so subject to variations in the climate as England, and in no part of England are the variations so felt as in the Fens.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Elsewhere there are hedgerows, on the sunny side of which appear the celandine and primrose in early spring, then the red-robin, the bluebell, our lady's smock, and the gorgeous spires of foxglove later still.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Elsewhere there are hedgerows, on the sunny side of which appear the celandine and primrose in early spring, then the red-robin, the bluebell, our lady's smock, and the gorgeous spires of foxglove later still.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The gales rush over the plains unresisted from every quarter.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading A CRAWL ABROAD No country in the world is so subject to variations in the climate as England, and in no part of England are the variations so felt as in the Fens.
plainsnounUS /pleɪnz/
plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land
From this reading The gales rush over the plains unresisted from every quarter.
primrosenounUS /ˈprɪmroʊz/
any of numerous short-stemmed plants of the genus Primula having tufted basal leaves and showy flowers clustered in umbels or heads
From this reading Elsewhere there are hedgerows, on the sunny side of which appear the celandine and primrose in early spring, then the red-robin, the bluebell, our lady's smock, and the gorgeous spires of foxglove later still.
one of four equal parts
From this reading The gales rush over the plains unresisted from every quarter.
red-robin
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From this reading Elsewhere there are hedgerows, on the sunny side of which appear the celandine and primrose in early spring, then the red-robin, the bluebell, our lady's smock, and the gorgeous spires of foxglove later still.
move hurridly
From this reading The gales rush over the plains unresisted from every quarter.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Elsewhere there are hedgerows, on the sunny side of which appear the celandine and primrose in early spring, then the red-robin, the bluebell, our lady's smock, and the gorgeous spires of foxglove later still.
smocknounUS /smɑːk/
a loose coverall (coat or frock) reaching down to the ankles
From this reading Elsewhere there are hedgerows, on the sunny side of which appear the celandine and primrose in early spring, then the red-robin, the bluebell, our lady's smock, and the gorgeous spires of foxglove later still.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A CRAWL ABROAD No country in the world is so subject to variations in the climate as England, and in no part of England are the variations so felt as in the Fens.
spiresnounUS /spaɪrz/
plural of “spire” — a tall tower that forms the superstructure of a building (usually a church or temple) and that tapers to a point at the top
From this reading Elsewhere there are hedgerows, on the sunny side of which appear the celandine and primrose in early spring, then the red-robin, the bluebell, our lady's smock, and the gorgeous spires of foxglove later still.
the season of growth
From this reading Elsewhere there are hedgerows, on the sunny side of which appear the celandine and primrose in early spring, then the red-robin, the bluebell, our lady's smock, and the gorgeous spires of foxglove later still.
not in physical motion
From this reading Elsewhere there are hedgerows, on the sunny side of which appear the celandine and primrose in early spring, then the red-robin, the bluebell, our lady's smock, and the gorgeous spires of foxglove later still.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading A CRAWL ABROAD No country in the world is so subject to variations in the climate as England, and in no part of England are the variations so felt as in the Fens.
sunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Elsewhere there are hedgerows, on the sunny side of which appear the celandine and primrose in early spring, then the red-robin, the bluebell, our lady's smock, and the gorgeous spires of foxglove later still.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A CRAWL ABROAD No country in the world is so subject to variations in the climate as England, and in no part of England are the variations so felt as in the Fens.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Elsewhere there are hedgerows, on the sunny side of which appear the celandine and primrose in early spring, then the red-robin, the bluebell, our lady's smock, and the gorgeous spires of foxglove later still.
in or at that place or location
From this reading No hills, no belts of trees there break the force of the wind.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A CRAWL ABROAD No country in the world is so subject to variations in the climate as England, and in no part of England are the variations so felt as in the Fens.
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 No hills, no belts of trees there break the force of the wind.
unresisted
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From this reading The gales rush over the plains unresisted from every quarter.
variationsnounUS /ˌveriˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “variation” — an instance of change; the rate or magnitude of change
From this reading A CRAWL ABROAD No country in the world is so subject to variations in the climate as England, and in no part of England are the variations so felt as in the Fens.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Elsewhere there are hedgerows, on the sunny side of which appear the celandine and primrose in early spring, then the red-robin, the bluebell, our lady's smock, and the gorgeous spires of foxglove later still.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading No hills, no belts of trees there break the force of the wind.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading A CRAWL ABROAD No country in the world is so subject to variations in the climate as England, and in no part of England are the variations so felt as in the Fens.
