used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Patricia was in the orchard, and not only in the orchard, but of it, for she was comfortably perched on a low bough of an ancient hoary apple tree.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading She looked upwards through the dainty tracery of soft green and pink to the sky above, delicately blue with white clouds racing over it.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading There was air up there, free and untrammelled.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Patricia was in the orchard, and not only in the orchard, but of it, for she was comfortably perched on a low bough of an ancient hoary apple tree.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading Patricia was in the orchard, and not only in the orchard, but of it, for she was comfortably perched on a low bough of an ancient hoary apple tree.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Patricia was in the orchard, and not only in the orchard, but of it, for she was comfortably perched on a low bough of an ancient hoary apple tree.
applenounUS /ˈæpəl/
fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh
From this reading Patricia was in the orchard, and not only in the orchard, but of it, for she was comfortably perched on a low bough of an ancient hoary apple tree.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She had a volume of Robert Bridges's poems in her hand and a thirst was on her to be at the edge of a cliff and look over into blue space below.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She had a volume of Robert Bridges's poems in her hand and a thirst was on her to be at the edge of a cliff and look over into blue space below.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading She had a volume of Robert Bridges's poems in her hand and a thirst was on her to be at the edge of a cliff and look over into blue space below.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The secluded orchard with its early crown of pink blushes, the serene shut-in valley screened from cold winds and cradled between the chalky highlands, weighed on her.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading She had a volume of Robert Bridges's poems in her hand and a thirst was on her to be at the edge of a cliff and look over into blue space below.
blushesnounUS /ˈblʌʃəz/
plural of “blush” — a rosy color (especially in the cheeks) taken as a sign of good health
From this reading The secluded orchard with its early crown of pink blushes, the serene shut-in valley screened from cold winds and cradled between the chalky highlands, weighed on her.
boughnounUS /baʊ/
any of the larger branches of a tree
From this reading Patricia was in the orchard, and not only in the orchard, but of it, for she was comfortably perched on a low bough of an ancient hoary apple tree.
Bridges's
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From this reading She had a volume of Robert Bridges's poems in her hand and a thirst was on her to be at the edge of a cliff and look over into blue space below.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Patricia was in the orchard, and not only in the orchard, but of it, for she was comfortably perched on a low bough of an ancient hoary apple tree.
chalkyadjective
composed of or containing or resembling calcium carbonate or calcite or chalk
From this reading The secluded orchard with its early crown of pink blushes, the serene shut-in valley screened from cold winds and cradled between the chalky highlands, weighed on her.
cliffnounUS /klɪf/
a steep high face of rock
From this reading She had a volume of Robert Bridges's poems in her hand and a thirst was on her to be at the edge of a cliff and look over into blue space below.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading She looked upwards through the dainty tracery of soft green and pink to the sky above, delicately blue with white clouds racing over it.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading The secluded orchard with its early crown of pink blushes, the serene shut-in valley screened from cold winds and cradled between the chalky highlands, weighed on her.
comfortablyadverbUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbli/
in mental comfort; without stress
From this reading Patricia was in the orchard, and not only in the orchard, but of it, for she was comfortably perched on a low bough of an ancient hoary apple tree.
cradled
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From this reading The secluded orchard with its early crown of pink blushes, the serene shut-in valley screened from cold winds and cradled between the chalky highlands, weighed on her.
the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
From this reading The secluded orchard with its early crown of pink blushes, the serene shut-in valley screened from cold winds and cradled between the chalky highlands, weighed on her.
daintyadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪnti/
delicately beautiful
From this reading She looked upwards through the dainty tracery of soft green and pink to the sky above, delicately blue with white clouds racing over it.
delicatelyadverbUS /ˈdeləkətli/
in a delicate manner
From this reading She looked upwards through the dainty tracery of soft green and pink to the sky above, delicately blue with white clouds racing over it.
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 The secluded orchard with its early crown of pink blushes, the serene shut-in valley screened from cold winds and cradled between the chalky highlands, weighed on her.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading She had a volume of Robert Bridges's poems in her hand and a thirst was on her to be at the edge of a cliff and look over into blue space below.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Patricia was in the orchard, and not only in the orchard, but of it, for she was comfortably perched on a low bough of an ancient hoary apple tree.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading There was air up there, free and untrammelled.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The secluded orchard with its early crown of pink blushes, the serene shut-in valley screened from cold winds and cradled between the chalky highlands, weighed on her.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading She looked upwards through the dainty tracery of soft green and pink to the sky above, delicately blue with white clouds racing over it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had a volume of Robert Bridges's poems in her hand and a thirst was on her to be at the edge of a cliff and look over into blue space below.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading She had a volume of Robert Bridges's poems in her hand and a thirst was on her to be at the edge of a cliff and look over into blue space below.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had a volume of Robert Bridges's poems in her hand and a thirst was on her to be at the edge of a cliff and look over into blue space below.
highlandsnounUS /ˈhaɪləndz/
a mountainous region of northern Scotland famous for its rugged beauty; known for the style of dress (the kilt and tartan) and the clan system (now in disuse)
From this reading The secluded orchard with its early crown of pink blushes, the serene shut-in valley screened from cold winds and cradled between the chalky highlands, weighed on her.
hoaryadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːri/
showing characteristics of age, especially having grey or white hair
From this reading Patricia was in the orchard, and not only in the orchard, but of it, for she was comfortably perched on a low bough of an ancient hoary apple tree.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Patricia was in the orchard, and not only in the orchard, but of it, for she was comfortably perched on a low bough of an ancient hoary apple tree.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She had a volume of Robert Bridges's poems in her hand and a thirst was on her to be at the edge of a cliff and look over into blue space below.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Patricia was in the orchard, and not only in the orchard, but of it, for she was comfortably perched on a low bough of an ancient hoary apple tree.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The secluded orchard with its early crown of pink blushes, the serene shut-in valley screened from cold winds and cradled between the chalky highlands, weighed on her.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She had a volume of Robert Bridges's poems in her hand and a thirst was on her to be at the edge of a cliff and look over into blue space below.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She looked upwards through the dainty tracery of soft green and pink to the sky above, delicately blue with white clouds racing over it.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Patricia was in the orchard, and not only in the orchard, but of it, for she was comfortably perched on a low bough of an ancient hoary apple tree.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Patricia was in the orchard, and not only in the orchard, but of it, for she was comfortably perched on a low bough of an ancient hoary apple tree.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Patricia was in the orchard, and not only in the orchard, but of it, for she was comfortably perched on a low bough of an ancient hoary apple tree.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Patricia was in the orchard, and not only in the orchard, but of it, for she was comfortably perched on a low bough of an ancient hoary apple tree.
and nothing more
From this reading Patricia was in the orchard, and not only in the orchard, but of it, for she was comfortably perched on a low bough of an ancient hoary apple tree.
orchardnounUS /ˈɔːrtʃərd/
garden consisting of a small cultivated wood without undergrowth
From this reading Patricia was in the orchard, and not only in the orchard, but of it, for she was comfortably perched on a low bough of an ancient hoary apple tree.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading She had a volume of Robert Bridges's poems in her hand and a thirst was on her to be at the edge of a cliff and look over into blue space below.
Patricia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Patricia was in the orchard, and not only in the orchard, but of it, for she was comfortably perched on a low bough of an ancient hoary apple tree.
perchedverbUS /pɜːrtʃt/
past form of “perch” — sit, as on a branch
From this reading Patricia was in the orchard, and not only in the orchard, but of it, for she was comfortably perched on a low bough of an ancient hoary apple tree.
a light shade of red
From this reading The secluded orchard with its early crown of pink blushes, the serene shut-in valley screened from cold winds and cradled between the chalky highlands, weighed on her.
poemsnounUS /ˈpoʊəmz/
plural of “poem” — a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading She had a volume of Robert Bridges's poems in her hand and a thirst was on her to be at the edge of a cliff and look over into blue space below.
racingnounUS /ˈreɪsɪŋ/
the sport of engaging in contests of speed
From this reading She looked upwards through the dainty tracery of soft green and pink to the sky above, delicately blue with white clouds racing over it.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading She had a volume of Robert Bridges's poems in her hand and a thirst was on her to be at the edge of a cliff and look over into blue space below.
screenedverbUS /skriːnd/
past form of “screen” — test or examine for the presence of disease or infection
From this reading The secluded orchard with its early crown of pink blushes, the serene shut-in valley screened from cold winds and cradled between the chalky highlands, weighed on her.
secludedadjectiveUS /sɪˈkluːdɪd/
hidden from general view or use
From this reading The secluded orchard with its early crown of pink blushes, the serene shut-in valley screened from cold winds and cradled between the chalky highlands, weighed on her.
sereneadjectiveUS /sərˈiːn/
not agitated; without losing self-possession
From this reading The secluded orchard with its early crown of pink blushes, the serene shut-in valley screened from cold winds and cradled between the chalky highlands, weighed on her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Patricia was in the orchard, and not only in the orchard, but of it, for she was comfortably perched on a low bough of an ancient hoary apple tree.
shut-inadjective
somewhat introverted
From this reading The secluded orchard with its early crown of pink blushes, the serene shut-in valley screened from cold winds and cradled between the chalky highlands, weighed on her.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading She looked upwards through the dainty tracery of soft green and pink to the sky above, delicately blue with white clouds racing over it.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading She looked upwards through the dainty tracery of soft green and pink to the sky above, delicately blue with white clouds racing over it.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading She had a volume of Robert Bridges's poems in her hand and a thirst was on her to be at the edge of a cliff and look over into blue space below.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Patricia was in the orchard, and not only in the orchard, but of it, for she was comfortably perched on a low bough of an ancient hoary apple tree.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was air up there, free and untrammelled.
thirstnounUS /θɜːrst/
a physiological need to drink
From this reading She had a volume of Robert Bridges's poems in her hand and a thirst was on her to be at the edge of a cliff and look over into blue space below.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading She looked upwards through the dainty tracery of soft green and pink to the sky above, delicately blue with white clouds racing over it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She had a volume of Robert Bridges's poems in her hand and a thirst was on her to be at the edge of a cliff and look over into blue space below.
tracerynoun
decoration consisting of an open pattern of interlacing ribs
From this reading She looked upwards through the dainty tracery of soft green and pink to the sky above, delicately blue with white clouds racing over it.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Patricia was in the orchard, and not only in the orchard, but of it, for she was comfortably perched on a low bough of an ancient hoary apple tree.
untrammelledadjective
not confined or limited
From this reading There was air up there, free and untrammelled.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading There was air up there, free and untrammelled.
upwardsadverbUS /ˈʌpwərdz/
spatially or metaphorically from a lower to a higher position
From this reading She looked upwards through the dainty tracery of soft green and pink to the sky above, delicately blue with white clouds racing over it.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading The secluded orchard with its early crown of pink blushes, the serene shut-in valley screened from cold winds and cradled between the chalky highlands, weighed on her.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading She had a volume of Robert Bridges's poems in her hand and a thirst was on her to be at the edge of a cliff and look over into blue space below.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Patricia was in the orchard, and not only in the orchard, but of it, for she was comfortably perched on a low bough of an ancient hoary apple tree.
weighedverbUS /weɪd/
past form of “weigh” — have a certain weight
From this reading The secluded orchard with its early crown of pink blushes, the serene shut-in valley screened from cold winds and cradled between the chalky highlands, weighed on her.
a Caucasian
From this reading She looked upwards through the dainty tracery of soft green and pink to the sky above, delicately blue with white clouds racing over it.
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The secluded orchard with its early crown of pink blushes, the serene shut-in valley screened from cold winds and cradled between the chalky highlands, weighed on her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The secluded orchard with its early crown of pink blushes, the serene shut-in valley screened from cold winds and cradled between the chalky highlands, weighed on her.
