used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To the left of the house was a large shrubbery which opened on to a wide carriage-drive leading to the main road, but the principal attraction of Glengrove was its magnificent orange grove, where the brilliant sunshine loved to linger longest among the dark-green boughs, painting the luscious fruit with its own golden coloring--from green to gold.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading To the left of the house was a large shrubbery which opened on to a wide carriage-drive leading to the main road, but the principal attraction of Glengrove was its magnificent orange grove, where the brilliant sunshine loved to linger longest among the dark-green boughs, painting the luscious fruit with its own golden coloring--from green to gold.
architecturenounUS /ˈɑːrkətektʃər/
an architectural product or work
From this reading The house--similar to many in the South in style of architecture--stood in the midst of charming grounds which were filled with flowers.
attractionnounUS /əˈtrækʃən/
the force by which one object attracts another
From this reading To the left of the house was a large shrubbery which opened on to a wide carriage-drive leading to the main road, but the principal attraction of Glengrove was its magnificent orange grove, where the brilliant sunshine loved to linger longest among the dark-green boughs, painting the luscious fruit with its own golden coloring--from green to gold.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading A low stone wall divided it from the beach which led to the sea.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Glengrove was one of the most beautiful spots in the south of Florida.
boughsnounUS /baʊz/
plural of “bough” — any of the larger branches of a tree
From this reading To the left of the house was a large shrubbery which opened on to a wide carriage-drive leading to the main road, but the principal attraction of Glengrove was its magnificent orange grove, where the brilliant sunshine loved to linger longest among the dark-green boughs, painting the luscious fruit with its own golden coloring--from green to gold.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading To the left of the house was a large shrubbery which opened on to a wide carriage-drive leading to the main road, but the principal attraction of Glengrove was its magnificent orange grove, where the brilliant sunshine loved to linger longest among the dark-green boughs, painting the luscious fruit with its own golden coloring--from green to gold.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading To the left of the house was a large shrubbery which opened on to a wide carriage-drive leading to the main road, but the principal attraction of Glengrove was its magnificent orange grove, where the brilliant sunshine loved to linger longest among the dark-green boughs, painting the luscious fruit with its own golden coloring--from green to gold.
carriage-drive
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From this reading To the left of the house was a large shrubbery which opened on to a wide carriage-drive leading to the main road, but the principal attraction of Glengrove was its magnificent orange grove, where the brilliant sunshine loved to linger longest among the dark-green boughs, painting the luscious fruit with its own golden coloring--from green to gold.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading The house--similar to many in the South in style of architecture--stood in the midst of charming grounds which were filled with flowers.
coloringnounUS /ˈkʌlərɪŋ/
a digestible substance used to give color to food
From this reading To the left of the house was a large shrubbery which opened on to a wide carriage-drive leading to the main road, but the principal attraction of Glengrove was its magnificent orange grove, where the brilliant sunshine loved to linger longest among the dark-green boughs, painting the luscious fruit with its own golden coloring--from green to gold.
dark-greenadjective
of the color between blue and yellow in the color spectrum; similar to the color of fresh grass
From this reading To the left of the house was a large shrubbery which opened on to a wide carriage-drive leading to the main road, but the principal attraction of Glengrove was its magnificent orange grove, where the brilliant sunshine loved to linger longest among the dark-green boughs, painting the luscious fruit with its own golden coloring--from green to gold.
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading A low stone wall divided it from the beach which led to the sea.
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 It was early morning.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading The house--similar to many in the South in style of architecture--stood in the midst of charming grounds which were filled with flowers.
FloridanounUS /ˈflɔːrədə/
a state in southeastern United States between the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War
From this reading Glengrove was one of the most beautiful spots in the south of Florida.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading The house--similar to many in the South in style of architecture--stood in the midst of charming grounds which were filled with flowers.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading To the left of the house was a large shrubbery which opened on to a wide carriage-drive leading to the main road, but the principal attraction of Glengrove was its magnificent orange grove, where the brilliant sunshine loved to linger longest among the dark-green boughs, painting the luscious fruit with its own golden coloring--from green to gold.
the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading To the left of the house was a large shrubbery which opened on to a wide carriage-drive leading to the main road, but the principal attraction of Glengrove was its magnificent orange grove, where the brilliant sunshine loved to linger longest among the dark-green boughs, painting the luscious fruit with its own golden coloring--from green to gold.
Glengrove
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From this reading Glengrove was one of the most beautiful spots in the south of Florida.
coins made of gold
From this reading To the left of the house was a large shrubbery which opened on to a wide carriage-drive leading to the main road, but the principal attraction of Glengrove was its magnificent orange grove, where the brilliant sunshine loved to linger longest among the dark-green boughs, painting the luscious fruit with its own golden coloring--from green to gold.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading To the left of the house was a large shrubbery which opened on to a wide carriage-drive leading to the main road, but the principal attraction of Glengrove was its magnificent orange grove, where the brilliant sunshine loved to linger longest among the dark-green boughs, painting the luscious fruit with its own golden coloring--from green to gold.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading To the left of the house was a large shrubbery which opened on to a wide carriage-drive leading to the main road, but the principal attraction of Glengrove was its magnificent orange grove, where the brilliant sunshine loved to linger longest among the dark-green boughs, painting the luscious fruit with its own golden coloring--from green to gold.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading The house--similar to many in the South in style of architecture--stood in the midst of charming grounds which were filled with flowers.
grovenounUS /ɡroʊv/
a small growth of trees without underbrush
From this reading To the left of the house was a large shrubbery which opened on to a wide carriage-drive leading to the main road, but the principal attraction of Glengrove was its magnificent orange grove, where the brilliant sunshine loved to linger longest among the dark-green boughs, painting the luscious fruit with its own golden coloring--from green to gold.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The house--similar to many in the South in style of architecture--stood in the midst of charming grounds which were filled with flowers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Glengrove was one of the most beautiful spots in the south of Florida.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A low stone wall divided it from the beach which led to the sea.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading To the left of the house was a large shrubbery which opened on to a wide carriage-drive leading to the main road, but the principal attraction of Glengrove was its magnificent orange grove, where the brilliant sunshine loved to linger longest among the dark-green boughs, painting the luscious fruit with its own golden coloring--from green to gold.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading To the left of the house was a large shrubbery which opened on to a wide carriage-drive leading to the main road, but the principal attraction of Glengrove was its magnificent orange grove, where the brilliant sunshine loved to linger longest among the dark-green boughs, painting the luscious fruit with its own golden coloring--from green to gold.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading To the left of the house was a large shrubbery which opened on to a wide carriage-drive leading to the main road, but the principal attraction of Glengrove was its magnificent orange grove, where the brilliant sunshine loved to linger longest among the dark-green boughs, painting the luscious fruit with its own golden coloring--from green to gold.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading A low stone wall divided it from the beach which led to the sea.
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 To the left of the house was a large shrubbery which opened on to a wide carriage-drive leading to the main road, but the principal attraction of Glengrove was its magnificent orange grove, where the brilliant sunshine loved to linger longest among the dark-green boughs, painting the luscious fruit with its own golden coloring--from green to gold.
lingerverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡər/
remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading To the left of the house was a large shrubbery which opened on to a wide carriage-drive leading to the main road, but the principal attraction of Glengrove was its magnificent orange grove, where the brilliant sunshine loved to linger longest among the dark-green boughs, painting the luscious fruit with its own golden coloring--from green to gold.
longestadverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡəst/
for the most time
From this reading To the left of the house was a large shrubbery which opened on to a wide carriage-drive leading to the main road, but the principal attraction of Glengrove was its magnificent orange grove, where the brilliant sunshine loved to linger longest among the dark-green boughs, painting the luscious fruit with its own golden coloring--from green to gold.
held dear
From this reading To the left of the house was a large shrubbery which opened on to a wide carriage-drive leading to the main road, but the principal attraction of Glengrove was its magnificent orange grove, where the brilliant sunshine loved to linger longest among the dark-green boughs, painting the luscious fruit with its own golden coloring--from green to gold.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading A low stone wall divided it from the beach which led to the sea.
lusciousadjectiveUS /ˈlʌʃɪs/
having strong sexual appeal
From this reading To the left of the house was a large shrubbery which opened on to a wide carriage-drive leading to the main road, but the principal attraction of Glengrove was its magnificent orange grove, where the brilliant sunshine loved to linger longest among the dark-green boughs, painting the luscious fruit with its own golden coloring--from green to gold.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading To the left of the house was a large shrubbery which opened on to a wide carriage-drive leading to the main road, but the principal attraction of Glengrove was its magnificent orange grove, where the brilliant sunshine loved to linger longest among the dark-green boughs, painting the luscious fruit with its own golden coloring--from green to gold.
most important element
From this reading To the left of the house was a large shrubbery which opened on to a wide carriage-drive leading to the main road, but the principal attraction of Glengrove was its magnificent orange grove, where the brilliant sunshine loved to linger longest among the dark-green boughs, painting the luscious fruit with its own golden coloring--from green to gold.
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 The house--similar to many in the South in style of architecture--stood in the midst of charming grounds which were filled with flowers.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading The house--similar to many in the South in style of architecture--stood in the midst of charming grounds which were filled with flowers.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was early morning.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Glengrove was one of the most beautiful spots in the south of Florida.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Glengrove was one of the most beautiful spots in the south of Florida.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading To the left of the house was a large shrubbery which opened on to a wide carriage-drive leading to the main road, but the principal attraction of Glengrove was its magnificent orange grove, where the brilliant sunshine loved to linger longest among the dark-green boughs, painting the luscious fruit with its own golden coloring--from green to gold.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Glengrove was one of the most beautiful spots in the south of Florida.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading To the left of the house was a large shrubbery which opened on to a wide carriage-drive leading to the main road, but the principal attraction of Glengrove was its magnificent orange grove, where the brilliant sunshine loved to linger longest among the dark-green boughs, painting the luscious fruit with its own golden coloring--from green to gold.
orangenounUS /ˈɔːrəndʒ/
round yellow to orange fruit of any of several citrus trees
From this reading To the left of the house was a large shrubbery which opened on to a wide carriage-drive leading to the main road, but the principal attraction of Glengrove was its magnificent orange grove, where the brilliant sunshine loved to linger longest among the dark-green boughs, painting the luscious fruit with its own golden coloring--from green to gold.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading To the left of the house was a large shrubbery which opened on to a wide carriage-drive leading to the main road, but the principal attraction of Glengrove was its magnificent orange grove, where the brilliant sunshine loved to linger longest among the dark-green boughs, painting the luscious fruit with its own golden coloring--from green to gold.
paintingnounUS /ˈpeɪntɪŋ/
graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface
From this reading To the left of the house was a large shrubbery which opened on to a wide carriage-drive leading to the main road, but the principal attraction of Glengrove was its magnificent orange grove, where the brilliant sunshine loved to linger longest among the dark-green boughs, painting the luscious fruit with its own golden coloring--from green to gold.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading To the left of the house was a large shrubbery which opened on to a wide carriage-drive leading to the main road, but the principal attraction of Glengrove was its magnificent orange grove, where the brilliant sunshine loved to linger longest among the dark-green boughs, painting the luscious fruit with its own golden coloring--from green to gold.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading To the left of the house was a large shrubbery which opened on to a wide carriage-drive leading to the main road, but the principal attraction of Glengrove was its magnificent orange grove, where the brilliant sunshine loved to linger longest among the dark-green boughs, painting the luscious fruit with its own golden coloring--from green to gold.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading A low stone wall divided it from the beach which led to the sea.
shrubberynounUS /ˈʃrʌbəri/
an area where a number of shrubs are planted
From this reading To the left of the house was a large shrubbery which opened on to a wide carriage-drive leading to the main road, but the principal attraction of Glengrove was its magnificent orange grove, where the brilliant sunshine loved to linger longest among the dark-green boughs, painting the luscious fruit with its own golden coloring--from green to gold.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading The house--similar to many in the South in style of architecture--stood in the midst of charming grounds which were filled with flowers.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Glengrove was one of the most beautiful spots in the south of Florida.
spotsnounUS /spɑːts/
spots before the eyes caused by opaque cell fragments in the vitreous humor and lens
From this reading Glengrove was one of the most beautiful spots in the south of Florida.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading A low stone wall divided it from the beach which led to the sea.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The house--similar to many in the South in style of architecture--stood in the midst of charming grounds which were filled with flowers.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The house--similar to many in the South in style of architecture--stood in the midst of charming grounds which were filled with flowers.
the rays of the sun
From this reading To the left of the house was a large shrubbery which opened on to a wide carriage-drive leading to the main road, but the principal attraction of Glengrove was its magnificent orange grove, where the brilliant sunshine loved to linger longest among the dark-green boughs, painting the luscious fruit with its own golden coloring--from green to gold.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Glengrove was one of the most beautiful spots in the south of Florida.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The house--similar to many in the South in style of architecture--stood in the midst of charming grounds which were filled with flowers.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading A low stone wall divided it from the beach which led to the sea.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Glengrove was one of the most beautiful spots in the south of Florida.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The house--similar to many in the South in style of architecture--stood in the midst of charming grounds which were filled with flowers.
in or at the place that
From this reading To the left of the house was a large shrubbery which opened on to a wide carriage-drive leading to the main road, but the principal attraction of Glengrove was its magnificent orange grove, where the brilliant sunshine loved to linger longest among the dark-green boughs, painting the luscious fruit with its own golden coloring--from green to gold.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The house--similar to many in the South in style of architecture--stood in the midst of charming grounds which were filled with flowers.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading To the left of the house was a large shrubbery which opened on to a wide carriage-drive leading to the main road, but the principal attraction of Glengrove was its magnificent orange grove, where the brilliant sunshine loved to linger longest among the dark-green boughs, painting the luscious fruit with its own golden coloring--from green to gold.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The house--similar to many in the South in style of architecture--stood in the midst of charming grounds which were filled with flowers.
