used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading You looked down a street, and, unless it were one of the two broad avenues where the only street-cars ran, it was pretty sure to be so overarched with boughs that, down in the distance, there was left but a narrow streak of vivid blue sky in the middle.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading You looked down a street, and, unless it were one of the two broad avenues where the only street-cars ran, it was pretty sure to be so overarched with boughs that, down in the distance, there was left but a narrow streak of vivid blue sky in the middle.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Well-nigh every house had its garden, as every garden its countless flowers.
avenuesnounUS /ˈævənuːz/
plural of “avenue” — a line of approach
From this reading You looked down a street, and, unless it were one of the two broad avenues where the only street-cars ran, it was pretty sure to be so overarched with boughs that, down in the distance, there was left but a narrow streak of vivid blue sky in the middle.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading You looked down a street, and, unless it were one of the two broad avenues where the only street-cars ran, it was pretty sure to be so overarched with boughs that, down in the distance, there was left but a narrow streak of vivid blue sky in the middle.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading It was very beautiful to see the summer set in.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading You looked down a street, and, unless it were one of the two broad avenues where the only street-cars ran, it was pretty sure to be so overarched with boughs that, down in the distance, there was left but a narrow streak of vivid blue sky in the middle.
boughsnounUS /baʊz/
plural of “bough” — any of the larger branches of a tree
From this reading You looked down a street, and, unless it were one of the two broad avenues where the only street-cars ran, it was pretty sure to be so overarched with boughs that, down in the distance, there was left but a narrow streak of vivid blue sky in the middle.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading You looked down a street, and, unless it were one of the two broad avenues where the only street-cars ran, it was pretty sure to be so overarched with boughs that, down in the distance, there was left but a narrow streak of vivid blue sky in the middle.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading You looked down a street, and, unless it were one of the two broad avenues where the only street-cars ran, it was pretty sure to be so overarched with boughs that, down in the distance, there was left but a narrow streak of vivid blue sky in the middle.
countlessadjectiveUS /ˈkaʊntləs/
too numerous to be counted
From this reading Well-nigh every house had its garden, as every garden its countless flowers.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading You looked down a street, and, unless it were one of the two broad avenues where the only street-cars ran, it was pretty sure to be so overarched with boughs that, down in the distance, there was left but a narrow streak of vivid blue sky in the middle.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading You looked down a street, and, unless it were one of the two broad avenues where the only street-cars ran, it was pretty sure to be so overarched with boughs that, down in the distance, there was left but a narrow streak of vivid blue sky in the middle.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Well-nigh every house had its garden, as every garden its countless flowers.
to or in any or all places
From this reading Trees everywhere.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Well-nigh every house had its garden, as every garden its countless flowers.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Well-nigh every house had its garden, as every garden its countless flowers.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Well-nigh every house had its garden, as every garden its countless flowers.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Well-nigh every house had its garden, as every garden its countless flowers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was very beautiful to see the summer set in.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was very beautiful to see the summer set in.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Well-nigh every house had its garden, as every garden its countless flowers.
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 You looked down a street, and, unless it were one of the two broad avenues where the only street-cars ran, it was pretty sure to be so overarched with boughs that, down in the distance, there was left but a narrow streak of vivid blue sky in the middle.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading You looked down a street, and, unless it were one of the two broad avenues where the only street-cars ran, it was pretty sure to be so overarched with boughs that, down in the distance, there was left but a narrow streak of vivid blue sky in the middle.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading You looked down a street, and, unless it were one of the two broad avenues where the only street-cars ran, it was pretty sure to be so overarched with boughs that, down in the distance, there was left but a narrow streak of vivid blue sky in the middle.
NARCISSE
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From this reading NARCISSE WITH NEWS.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading You looked down a street, and, unless it were one of the two broad avenues where the only street-cars ran, it was pretty sure to be so overarched with boughs that, down in the distance, there was left but a narrow streak of vivid blue sky in the middle.
information about recent and important events
From this reading NARCISSE WITH NEWS.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading You looked down a street, and, unless it were one of the two broad avenues where the only street-cars ran, it was pretty sure to be so overarched with boughs that, down in the distance, there was left but a narrow streak of vivid blue sky in the middle.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading You looked down a street, and, unless it were one of the two broad avenues where the only street-cars ran, it was pretty sure to be so overarched with boughs that, down in the distance, there was left but a narrow streak of vivid blue sky in the middle.
and nothing more
From this reading You looked down a street, and, unless it were one of the two broad avenues where the only street-cars ran, it was pretty sure to be so overarched with boughs that, down in the distance, there was left but a narrow streak of vivid blue sky in the middle.
overarched
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You looked down a street, and, unless it were one of the two broad avenues where the only street-cars ran, it was pretty sure to be so overarched with boughs that, down in the distance, there was left but a narrow streak of vivid blue sky in the middle.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading You looked down a street, and, unless it were one of the two broad avenues where the only street-cars ran, it was pretty sure to be so overarched with boughs that, down in the distance, there was left but a narrow streak of vivid blue sky in the middle.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading You looked down a street, and, unless it were one of the two broad avenues where the only street-cars ran, it was pretty sure to be so overarched with boughs that, down in the distance, there was left but a narrow streak of vivid blue sky in the middle.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It was very beautiful to see the summer set in.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It was very beautiful to see the summer set in.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading You looked down a street, and, unless it were one of the two broad avenues where the only street-cars ran, it was pretty sure to be so overarched with boughs that, down in the distance, there was left but a narrow streak of vivid blue sky in the middle.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading You looked down a street, and, unless it were one of the two broad avenues where the only street-cars ran, it was pretty sure to be so overarched with boughs that, down in the distance, there was left but a narrow streak of vivid blue sky in the middle.
streaknounUS /striːk/
an unbroken series of events
From this reading You looked down a street, and, unless it were one of the two broad avenues where the only street-cars ran, it was pretty sure to be so overarched with boughs that, down in the distance, there was left but a narrow streak of vivid blue sky in the middle.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading You looked down a street, and, unless it were one of the two broad avenues where the only street-cars ran, it was pretty sure to be so overarched with boughs that, down in the distance, there was left but a narrow streak of vivid blue sky in the middle.
street-cars
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You looked down a street, and, unless it were one of the two broad avenues where the only street-cars ran, it was pretty sure to be so overarched with boughs that, down in the distance, there was left but a narrow streak of vivid blue sky in the middle.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading It was very beautiful to see the summer set in.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading You looked down a street, and, unless it were one of the two broad avenues where the only street-cars ran, it was pretty sure to be so overarched with boughs that, down in the distance, there was left but a narrow streak of vivid blue sky in the middle.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading You looked down a street, and, unless it were one of the two broad avenues where the only street-cars ran, it was pretty sure to be so overarched with boughs that, down in the distance, there was left but a narrow streak of vivid blue sky in the middle.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was very beautiful to see the summer set in.
in or at that place or location
From this reading You looked down a street, and, unless it were one of the two broad avenues where the only street-cars ran, it was pretty sure to be so overarched with boughs that, down in the distance, there was left but a narrow streak of vivid blue sky in the middle.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was very beautiful to see the summer set in.
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 Trees everywhere.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading You looked down a street, and, unless it were one of the two broad avenues where the only street-cars ran, it was pretty sure to be so overarched with boughs that, down in the distance, there was left but a narrow streak of vivid blue sky in the middle.
except if; if not
From this reading You looked down a street, and, unless it were one of the two broad avenues where the only street-cars ran, it was pretty sure to be so overarched with boughs that, down in the distance, there was left but a narrow streak of vivid blue sky in the middle.
precisely as stated
From this reading It was very beautiful to see the summer set in.
vividadjectiveUS /ˈvɪvəd/
evoking lifelike images within the mind
From this reading You looked down a street, and, unless it were one of the two broad avenues where the only street-cars ran, it was pretty sure to be so overarched with boughs that, down in the distance, there was left but a narrow streak of vivid blue sky in the middle.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was very beautiful to see the summer set in.
Well-nighadverb
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Well-nigh every house had its garden, as every garden its countless flowers.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading You looked down a street, and, unless it were one of the two broad avenues where the only street-cars ran, it was pretty sure to be so overarched with boughs that, down in the distance, there was left but a narrow streak of vivid blue sky in the middle.
in or at the place that
From this reading You looked down a street, and, unless it were one of the two broad avenues where the only street-cars ran, it was pretty sure to be so overarched with boughs that, down in the distance, there was left but a narrow streak of vivid blue sky in the middle.
in the company of; together with
From this reading NARCISSE WITH NEWS.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You looked down a street, and, unless it were one of the two broad avenues where the only street-cars ran, it was pretty sure to be so overarched with boughs that, down in the distance, there was left but a narrow streak of vivid blue sky in the middle.
