AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A NEW SORROW Autumn had come, and all the fruit trees in Mr. Hellmut’s garden were laden with gorgeous fruit.
abundancenounUS /əˈbʌndəns/
the property of a more than adequate quantity or supply
From this reading Whoever passed the garden had to stand still and look, full of wonder, at this great abundance, and many a person was tempted to leap over the hedge and get one of the golden pears as a prize.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 A NEW SORROW Autumn had come, and all the fruit trees in Mr. Hellmut’s garden were laden with gorgeous fruit.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A NEW SORROW Autumn had come, and all the fruit trees in Mr. Hellmut’s garden were laden with gorgeous fruit.
applesnounUS /ˈæpəlz/
plural of “apple” — fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh
From this reading Bright red apples and golden pears were shining through the green branches; dark blue plums, honey sweet, fell here and there from the deeply weighted trees.
approachingnounUS /əˈproʊtʃɪŋ/
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading Matthew was just approaching from the stable; he wore his best coat, and one could see that something special was going on.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Whoever passed the garden had to stand still and look, full of wonder, at this great abundance, and many a person was tempted to leap over the hedge and get one of the golden pears as a prize.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Whoever passed the garden had to stand still and look, full of wonder, at this great abundance, and many a person was tempted to leap over the hedge and get one of the golden pears as a prize.
AutumnnounUS /ˈɔːtəm/
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading A NEW SORROW Autumn had come, and all the fruit trees in Mr. Hellmut’s garden were laden with gorgeous fruit.
benchnounUS /bentʃ/
a long seat for more than one person
From this reading Cornelli, staring in front of her, was sitting on the bench under the hazel nut tree.
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Matthew was just approaching from the stable; he wore his best coat, and one could see that something special was going on.
blueadjectiveUS /bluː/
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Bright red apples and golden pears were shining through the green branches; dark blue plums, honey sweet, fell here and there from the deeply weighted trees.
branchesnounUS /ˈbræntʃəz/
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading Bright red apples and golden pears were shining through the green branches; dark blue plums, honey sweet, fell here and there from the deeply weighted trees.
BrightadjectiveUS /braɪt/
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Bright red apples and golden pears were shining through the green branches; dark blue plums, honey sweet, fell here and there from the deeply weighted trees.
coatnounUS /koʊt/
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading Matthew was just approaching from the stable; he wore his best coat, and one could see that something special was going on.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A NEW SORROW Autumn had come, and all the fruit trees in Mr. Hellmut’s garden were laden with gorgeous fruit.
Cornelli
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Cornelli, staring in front of her, was sitting on the bench under the hazel nut tree.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Matthew was just approaching from the stable; he wore his best coat, and one could see that something special was going on.
darknounUS /dɑːrk/
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Bright red apples and golden pears were shining through the green branches; dark blue plums, honey sweet, fell here and there from the deeply weighted trees.
deeplyadverbUS /ˈdiːpli/
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading Bright red apples and golden pears were shining through the green branches; dark blue plums, honey sweet, fell here and there from the deeply weighted trees.
fellverbUS /fel/
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Bright red apples and golden pears were shining through the green branches; dark blue plums, honey sweet, fell here and there from the deeply weighted trees.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Bright red apples and golden pears were shining through the green branches; dark blue plums, honey sweet, fell here and there from the deeply weighted trees.
frontnounUS /frʌnt/
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Cornelli, staring in front of her, was sitting on the bench under the hazel nut tree.
fruitnounUS /fruːt/
the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading A NEW SORROW Autumn had come, and all the fruit trees in Mr. Hellmut’s garden were laden with gorgeous fruit.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Whoever passed the garden had to stand still and look, full of wonder, at this great abundance, and many a person was tempted to leap over the hedge and get one of the golden pears as a prize.
gardennounUS /ˈɡɑːrdən/
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading A NEW SORROW Autumn had come, and all the fruit trees in Mr. Hellmut’s garden were laden with gorgeous fruit.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Whoever passed the garden had to stand still and look, full of wonder, at this great abundance, and many a person was tempted to leap over the hedge and get one of the golden pears as a prize.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading Matthew was just approaching from the stable; he wore his best coat, and one could see that something special was going on.
goldenadjectiveUS /ˈɡoʊldən/
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading Bright red apples and golden pears were shining through the green branches; dark blue plums, honey sweet, fell here and there from the deeply weighted trees.
gorgeousadjectiveUS /ˈɡɔːrdʒəs/
dazzlingly beautiful
From this reading A NEW SORROW Autumn had come, and all the fruit trees in Mr. Hellmut’s garden were laden with gorgeous fruit.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Whoever passed the garden had to stand still and look, full of wonder, at this great abundance, and many a person was tempted to leap over the hedge and get one of the golden pears as a prize.
greennounUS /ɡriːn/
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Bright red apples and golden pears were shining through the green branches; dark blue plums, honey sweet, fell here and there from the deeply weighted trees.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A NEW SORROW Autumn had come, and all the fruit trees in Mr. Hellmut’s garden were laden with gorgeous fruit.
hazeladjectiveUS /ˈheɪzəl/
of a light brown or yellowish brown color
From this reading Cornelli, staring in front of her, was sitting on the bench under the hazel nut tree.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Matthew was just approaching from the stable; he wore his best coat, and one could see that something special was going on.
hedgeverbUS /hedʒ/
avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
From this reading Whoever passed the garden had to stand still and look, full of wonder, at this great abundance, and many a person was tempted to leap over the hedge and get one of the golden pears as a prize.
Hellmut's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A NEW SORROW Autumn had come, and all the fruit trees in Mr. Hellmut’s garden were laden with gorgeous fruit.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Cornelli, staring in front of her, was sitting on the bench under the hazel nut tree.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Bright red apples and golden pears were shining through the green branches; dark blue plums, honey sweet, fell here and there from the deeply weighted trees.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Matthew was just approaching from the stable; he wore his best coat, and one could see that something special was going on.
honeynounUS /ˈhʌni/
a sweet yellow liquid produced by bees
From this reading Bright red apples and golden pears were shining through the green branches; dark blue plums, honey sweet, fell here and there from the deeply weighted trees.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A NEW SORROW Autumn had come, and all the fruit trees in Mr. Hellmut’s garden were laden with gorgeous fruit.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading Matthew was just approaching from the stable; he wore his best coat, and one could see that something special was going on.
ladenadjectiveUS /ˈleɪdən/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading A NEW SORROW Autumn had come, and all the fruit trees in Mr. Hellmut’s garden were laden with gorgeous fruit.
leapnounUS /liːp/
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
From this reading Whoever passed the garden had to stand still and look, full of wonder, at this great abundance, and many a person was tempted to leap over the hedge and get one of the golden pears as a prize.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Whoever passed the garden had to stand still and look, full of wonder, at this great abundance, and many a person was tempted to leap over the hedge and get one of the golden pears as a prize.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Whoever passed the garden had to stand still and look, full of wonder, at this great abundance, and many a person was tempted to leap over the hedge and get one of the golden pears as a prize.
MatthewnounUS /ˈmæθjuː/
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally considered to be the author of the first Gospel
From this reading Matthew was just approaching from the stable; he wore his best coat, and one could see that something special was going on.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading A NEW SORROW Autumn had come, and all the fruit trees in Mr. Hellmut’s garden were laden with gorgeous fruit.
NEWadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A NEW SORROW Autumn had come, and all the fruit trees in Mr. Hellmut’s garden were laden with gorgeous fruit.
nutnounUS /nʌt/
usually large hard-shelled seed
From this reading Cornelli, staring in front of her, was sitting on the bench under the hazel nut tree.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Whoever passed the garden had to stand still and look, full of wonder, at this great abundance, and many a person was tempted to leap over the hedge and get one of the golden pears as a prize.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Cornelli, staring in front of her, was sitting on the bench under the hazel nut tree.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Whoever passed the garden had to stand still and look, full of wonder, at this great abundance, and many a person was tempted to leap over the hedge and get one of the golden pears as a prize.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Whoever passed the garden had to stand still and look, full of wonder, at this great abundance, and many a person was tempted to leap over the hedge and get one of the golden pears as a prize.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Whoever passed the garden had to stand still and look, full of wonder, at this great abundance, and many a person was tempted to leap over the hedge and get one of the golden pears as a prize.
pearsnounUS /perz/
plural of “pear” — sweet juicy gritty-textured fruit available in many varieties
From this reading Bright red apples and golden pears were shining through the green branches; dark blue plums, honey sweet, fell here and there from the deeply weighted trees.
personnounUS /ˈpɜːrsən/
a human being
From this reading Whoever passed the garden had to stand still and look, full of wonder, at this great abundance, and many a person was tempted to leap over the hedge and get one of the golden pears as a prize.
plumsnounUS /plʌmz/
plural of “plum” — any of several trees producing edible oval fruit having a smooth skin and a single hard stone
From this reading Bright red apples and golden pears were shining through the green branches; dark blue plums, honey sweet, fell here and there from the deeply weighted trees.
prizenounUS /praɪz/
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading Whoever passed the garden had to stand still and look, full of wonder, at this great abundance, and many a person was tempted to leap over the hedge and get one of the golden pears as a prize.
rednounUS /red/
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Bright red apples and golden pears were shining through the green branches; dark blue plums, honey sweet, fell here and there from the deeply weighted trees.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Matthew was just approaching from the stable; he wore his best coat, and one could see that something special was going on.
shiningadjectiveUS /ˈʃaɪnɪŋ/
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading Bright red apples and golden pears were shining through the green branches; dark blue plums, honey sweet, fell here and there from the deeply weighted trees.
sittingnounUS /ˈsɪtɪŋ/
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Cornelli, staring in front of her, was sitting on the bench under the hazel nut tree.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Matthew was just approaching from the stable; he wore his best coat, and one could see that something special was going on.
SORROWnounUS /ˈsɑːroʊ/
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading A NEW SORROW Autumn had come, and all the fruit trees in Mr. Hellmut’s garden were laden with gorgeous fruit.
specialadjectiveUS /ˈspeʃəl/
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Matthew was just approaching from the stable; he wore his best coat, and one could see that something special was going on.
stableadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪbəl/
resistant to change of position or condition
From this reading Matthew was just approaching from the stable; he wore his best coat, and one could see that something special was going on.
standverbUS /stænd/
be standing; be upright
From this reading Whoever passed the garden had to stand still and look, full of wonder, at this great abundance, and many a person was tempted to leap over the hedge and get one of the golden pears as a prize.
staringadjectiveUS /ˈsterɪŋ/
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading Cornelli, staring in front of her, was sitting on the bench under the hazel nut tree.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading Whoever passed the garden had to stand still and look, full of wonder, at this great abundance, and many a person was tempted to leap over the hedge and get one of the golden pears as a prize.
sweetadjectiveUS /swiːt/
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading Bright red apples and golden pears were shining through the green branches; dark blue plums, honey sweet, fell here and there from the deeply weighted trees.
temptedverbUS /ˈtemptɪd/
past form of “tempt” — dispose or incline or entice to
From this reading Whoever passed the garden had to stand still and look, full of wonder, at this great abundance, and many a person was tempted to leap over the hedge and get one of the golden pears as a prize.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Matthew was just approaching from the stable; he wore his best coat, and one could see that something special was going on.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A NEW SORROW Autumn had come, and all the fruit trees in Mr. Hellmut’s garden were laden with gorgeous fruit.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Bright red apples and golden pears were shining through the green branches; dark blue plums, honey sweet, fell here and there from the deeply weighted trees.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Whoever passed the garden had to stand still and look, full of wonder, at this great abundance, and many a person was tempted to leap over the hedge and get one of the golden pears as a prize.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Bright red apples and golden pears were shining through the green branches; dark blue plums, honey sweet, fell here and there from the deeply weighted trees.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Whoever passed the garden had to stand still and look, full of wonder, at this great abundance, and many a person was tempted to leap over the hedge and get one of the golden pears as a prize.
treenounUS /triː/
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Cornelli, staring in front of her, was sitting on the bench under the hazel nut tree.
treesnounUS /triːz/
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 A NEW SORROW Autumn had come, and all the fruit trees in Mr. Hellmut’s garden were laden with gorgeous fruit.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Cornelli, staring in front of her, was sitting on the bench under the hazel nut tree.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Whoever passed the garden had to stand still and look, full of wonder, at this great abundance, and many a person was tempted to leap over the hedge and get one of the golden pears as a prize.
weightedadjectiveUS /ˈweɪtɪd/
made heavy or weighted down with weariness
From this reading Bright red apples and golden pears were shining through the green branches; dark blue plums, honey sweet, fell here and there from the deeply weighted trees.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A NEW SORROW Autumn had come, and all the fruit trees in Mr. Hellmut’s garden were laden with gorgeous fruit.
Whoever
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Whoever passed the garden had to stand still and look, full of wonder, at this great abundance, and many a person was tempted to leap over the hedge and get one of the golden pears as a prize.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading A NEW SORROW Autumn had come, and all the fruit trees in Mr. Hellmut’s garden were laden with gorgeous fruit.
wondernounUS /ˈwʌndər/
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading Whoever passed the garden had to stand still and look, full of wonder, at this great abundance, and many a person was tempted to leap over the hedge and get one of the golden pears as a prize.
woreverbUS /wɔːr/
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading Matthew was just approaching from the stable; he wore his best coat, and one could see that something special was going on.
