used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The knoll they hailed as the exact spot where a house should go; the ridge behind it as precisely suited to the needs of a garden.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading As to the region of the meadow and the brook and the rocks and the trees they all hoped most earnestly that Mrs. Smith would be able to buy it, for they foresaw that it would provide much amusement for all of them during the coming summer and many to follow.
in the past
From this reading "Why in the world didn't I know of that three or four years ago!" he exclaimed.
united by being of the same opinion
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(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 As to the region of the meadow and the brook and the rocks and the trees they all hoped most earnestly that Mrs. Smith would be able to buy it, for they foresaw that it would provide much amusement for all of them during the coming summer and many to follow.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading As to the region of the meadow and the brook and the rocks and the trees they all hoped most earnestly that Mrs. Smith would be able to buy it, for they foresaw that it would provide much amusement for all of them during the coming summer and many to follow.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading GARDENING ON PAPER When Saturday came and the United Service Club tramped over Dorothy's new domain, including the domain that she hoped to have but was not yet sure of, every member agreed that the prospect was one that gave satisfaction to the Club as well as the possibility of pleasure and comfort to Mrs. Smith and Dorothy.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As to the region of the meadow and the brook and the rocks and the trees they all hoped most earnestly that Mrs. Smith would be able to buy it, for they foresaw that it would provide much amusement for all of them during the coming summer and many to follow.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The knoll they hailed as the exact spot where a house should go; the ridge behind it as precisely suited to the needs of a garden.
brooknounUS /brʊk/
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading As to the region of the meadow and the brook and the rocks and the trees they all hoped most earnestly that Mrs. Smith would be able to buy it, for they foresaw that it would provide much amusement for all of them during the coming summer and many to follow.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
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obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading As to the region of the meadow and the brook and the rocks and the trees they all hoped most earnestly that Mrs. Smith would be able to buy it, for they foresaw that it would provide much amusement for all of them during the coming summer and many to follow.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading GARDENING ON PAPER When Saturday came and the United Service Club tramped over Dorothy's new domain, including the domain that she hoped to have but was not yet sure of, every member agreed that the prospect was one that gave satisfaction to the Club as well as the possibility of pleasure and comfort to Mrs. Smith and Dorothy.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading Strangely enough Roger had never found the cave, and he looked on it with yearning.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
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a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
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the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading As to the region of the meadow and the brook and the rocks and the trees they all hoped most earnestly that Mrs. Smith would be able to buy it, for they foresaw that it would provide much amusement for all of them during the coming summer and many to follow.
didn't
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From this reading "Why in the world didn't I know of that three or four years ago!" he exclaimed.
domainnounUS /doʊˈmeɪn/
a particular environment or walk of life
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Dorothy
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Dorothy's
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all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading As to the region of the meadow and the brook and the rocks and the trees they all hoped most earnestly that Mrs. Smith would be able to buy it, for they foresaw that it would provide much amusement for all of them during the coming summer and many to follow.
in a serious manner
From this reading As to the region of the meadow and the brook and the rocks and the trees they all hoped most earnestly that Mrs. Smith would be able to buy it, for they foresaw that it would provide much amusement for all of them during the coming summer and many to follow.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Strangely enough Roger had never found the cave, and he looked on it with yearning.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
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exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading The knoll they hailed as the exact spot where a house should go; the ridge behind it as precisely suited to the needs of a garden.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Why in the world didn't I know of that three or four years ago!" he exclaimed.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading As to the region of the meadow and the brook and the rocks and the trees they all hoped most earnestly that Mrs. Smith would be able to buy it, for they foresaw that it would provide much amusement for all of them during the coming summer and many to follow.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As to the region of the meadow and the brook and the rocks and the trees they all hoped most earnestly that Mrs. Smith would be able to buy it, for they foresaw that it would provide much amusement for all of them during the coming summer and many to follow.
foresawverbUS /ˌfɔːrˈsɔː/
inflected form of “foresee” — realize beforehand
From this reading As to the region of the meadow and the brook and the rocks and the trees they all hoped most earnestly that Mrs. Smith would be able to buy it, for they foresaw that it would provide much amusement for all of them during the coming summer and many to follow.
set up or found
From this reading Strangely enough Roger had never found the cave, and he looked on it with yearning.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading "Why in the world didn't I know of that three or four years ago!" he exclaimed.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading The knoll they hailed as the exact spot where a house should go; the ridge behind it as precisely suited to the needs of a garden.
GARDENINGnounUS /ˈɡɑːrdənɪŋ/
the cultivation of plants
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inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading GARDENING ON PAPER When Saturday came and the United Service Club tramped over Dorothy's new domain, including the domain that she hoped to have but was not yet sure of, every member agreed that the prospect was one that gave satisfaction to the Club as well as the possibility of pleasure and comfort to Mrs. Smith and Dorothy.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The knoll they hailed as the exact spot where a house should go; the ridge behind it as precisely suited to the needs of a garden.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Strangely enough Roger had never found the cave, and he looked on it with yearning.
hailedverbUS /heɪld/
past form of “hail” — praise vociferously
From this reading The knoll they hailed as the exact spot where a house should go; the ridge behind it as precisely suited to the needs of a garden.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading GARDENING ON PAPER When Saturday came and the United Service Club tramped over Dorothy's new domain, including the domain that she hoped to have but was not yet sure of, every member agreed that the prospect was one that gave satisfaction to the Club as well as the possibility of pleasure and comfort to Mrs. Smith and Dorothy.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Strangely enough Roger had never found the cave, and he looked on it with yearning.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
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a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The knoll they hailed as the exact spot where a house should go; the ridge behind it as precisely suited to the needs of a garden.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Why in the world didn't I know of that three or four years ago!" he exclaimed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Why in the world didn't I know of that three or four years ago!" he exclaimed.
includingverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of
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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The knoll they hailed as the exact spot where a house should go; the ridge behind it as precisely suited to the needs of a garden.
knollnounUS /noʊl/
a small natural hill
From this reading The knoll they hailed as the exact spot where a house should go; the ridge behind it as precisely suited to the needs of a garden.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Why in the world didn't I know of that three or four years ago!" he exclaimed.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Strangely enough Roger had never found the cave, and he looked on it with yearning.
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 As to the region of the meadow and the brook and the rocks and the trees they all hoped most earnestly that Mrs. Smith would be able to buy it, for they foresaw that it would provide much amusement for all of them during the coming summer and many to follow.
meadownounUS /ˈmedoʊ/
a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay
From this reading As to the region of the meadow and the brook and the rocks and the trees they all hoped most earnestly that Mrs. Smith would be able to buy it, for they foresaw that it would provide much amusement for all of them during the coming summer and many to follow.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
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used to form the superlative
From this reading As to the region of the meadow and the brook and the rocks and the trees they all hoped most earnestly that Mrs. Smith would be able to buy it, for they foresaw that it would provide much amusement for all of them during the coming summer and many to follow.
a form of address for a married woman
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to a great degree or extent
From this reading As to the region of the meadow and the brook and the rocks and the trees they all hoped most earnestly that Mrs. Smith would be able to buy it, for they foresaw that it would provide much amusement for all of them during the coming summer and many to follow.
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading The knoll they hailed as the exact spot where a house should go; the ridge behind it as precisely suited to the needs of a garden.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Strangely enough Roger had never found the cave, and he looked on it with yearning.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading GARDENING ON PAPER When Saturday came and the United Service Club tramped over Dorothy's new domain, including the domain that she hoped to have but was not yet sure of, every member agreed that the prospect was one that gave satisfaction to the Club as well as the possibility of pleasure and comfort to Mrs. Smith and Dorothy.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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touching and supported by a surface
From this reading GARDENING ON PAPER When Saturday came and the United Service Club tramped over Dorothy's new domain, including the domain that she hoped to have but was not yet sure of, every member agreed that the prospect was one that gave satisfaction to the Club as well as the possibility of pleasure and comfort to Mrs. Smith and Dorothy.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading GARDENING ON PAPER When Saturday came and the United Service Club tramped over Dorothy's new domain, including the domain that she hoped to have but was not yet sure of, every member agreed that the prospect was one that gave satisfaction to the Club as well as the possibility of pleasure and comfort to Mrs. Smith and Dorothy.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Why in the world didn't I know of that three or four years ago!" he exclaimed.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading GARDENING ON PAPER When Saturday came and the United Service Club tramped over Dorothy's new domain, including the domain that she hoped to have but was not yet sure of, every member agreed that the prospect was one that gave satisfaction to the Club as well as the possibility of pleasure and comfort to Mrs. Smith and Dorothy.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading GARDENING ON PAPER When Saturday came and the United Service Club tramped over Dorothy's new domain, including the domain that she hoped to have but was not yet sure of, every member agreed that the prospect was one that gave satisfaction to the Club as well as the possibility of pleasure and comfort to Mrs. Smith and Dorothy.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading GARDENING ON PAPER When Saturday came and the United Service Club tramped over Dorothy's new domain, including the domain that she hoped to have but was not yet sure of, every member agreed that the prospect was one that gave satisfaction to the Club as well as the possibility of pleasure and comfort to Mrs. Smith and Dorothy.
a future prospect or potential
From this reading GARDENING ON PAPER When Saturday came and the United Service Club tramped over Dorothy's new domain, including the domain that she hoped to have but was not yet sure of, every member agreed that the prospect was one that gave satisfaction to the Club as well as the possibility of pleasure and comfort to Mrs. Smith and Dorothy.
preciselyadverbUS /prɪˈsaɪsli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading The knoll they hailed as the exact spot where a house should go; the ridge behind it as precisely suited to the needs of a garden.
the possibility of future success
From this reading GARDENING ON PAPER When Saturday came and the United Service Club tramped over Dorothy's new domain, including the domain that she hoped to have but was not yet sure of, every member agreed that the prospect was one that gave satisfaction to the Club as well as the possibility of pleasure and comfort to Mrs. Smith and Dorothy.
provideverbUS /prəˈvaɪd/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading As to the region of the meadow and the brook and the rocks and the trees they all hoped most earnestly that Mrs. Smith would be able to buy it, for they foresaw that it would provide much amusement for all of them during the coming summer and many to follow.
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading As to the region of the meadow and the brook and the rocks and the trees they all hoped most earnestly that Mrs. Smith would be able to buy it, for they foresaw that it would provide much amusement for all of them during the coming summer and many to follow.
ridgenounUS /rɪdʒ/
a long narrow natural elevation or striation
From this reading The knoll they hailed as the exact spot where a house should go; the ridge behind it as precisely suited to the needs of a garden.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading As to the region of the meadow and the brook and the rocks and the trees they all hoped most earnestly that Mrs. Smith would be able to buy it, for they foresaw that it would provide much amusement for all of them during the coming summer and many to follow.
Roger
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From this reading Strangely enough Roger had never found the cave, and he looked on it with yearning.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
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the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
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work done by one person or group that benefits another
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a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
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used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The knoll they hailed as the exact spot where a house should go; the ridge behind it as precisely suited to the needs of a garden.
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
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a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The knoll they hailed as the exact spot where a house should go; the ridge behind it as precisely suited to the needs of a garden.
in a strange manner
From this reading Strangely enough Roger had never found the cave, and he looked on it with yearning.
suitedadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtɪd/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading The knoll they hailed as the exact spot where a house should go; the ridge behind it as precisely suited to the needs of a garden.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading As to the region of the meadow and the brook and the rocks and the trees they all hoped most earnestly that Mrs. Smith would be able to buy it, for they foresaw that it would provide much amusement for all of them during the coming summer and many to follow.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading GARDENING ON PAPER When Saturday came and the United Service Club tramped over Dorothy's new domain, including the domain that she hoped to have but was not yet sure of, every member agreed that the prospect was one that gave satisfaction to the Club as well as the possibility of pleasure and comfort to Mrs. Smith and Dorothy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading GARDENING ON PAPER When Saturday came and the United Service Club tramped over Dorothy's new domain, including the domain that she hoped to have but was not yet sure of, every member agreed that the prospect was one that gave satisfaction to the Club as well as the possibility of pleasure and comfort to Mrs. Smith and Dorothy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading As to the region of the meadow and the brook and the rocks and the trees they all hoped most earnestly that Mrs. Smith would be able to buy it, for they foresaw that it would provide much amusement for all of them during the coming summer and many to follow.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The knoll they hailed as the exact spot where a house should go; the ridge behind it as precisely suited to the needs of a garden.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading "Why in the world didn't I know of that three or four years ago!" he exclaimed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading GARDENING ON PAPER When Saturday came and the United Service Club tramped over Dorothy's new domain, including the domain that she hoped to have but was not yet sure of, every member agreed that the prospect was one that gave satisfaction to the Club as well as the possibility of pleasure and comfort to Mrs. Smith and Dorothy.
trampedverbUS /træmpt/
past form of “tramp” — travel on foot, especially on a walking expedition
From this reading GARDENING ON PAPER When Saturday came and the United Service Club tramped over Dorothy's new domain, including the domain that she hoped to have but was not yet sure of, every member agreed that the prospect was one that gave satisfaction to the Club as well as the possibility of pleasure and comfort to Mrs. Smith and Dorothy.
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 As to the region of the meadow and the brook and the rocks and the trees they all hoped most earnestly that Mrs. Smith would be able to buy it, for they foresaw that it would provide much amusement for all of them during the coming summer and many to follow.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading GARDENING ON PAPER When Saturday came and the United Service Club tramped over Dorothy's new domain, including the domain that she hoped to have but was not yet sure of, every member agreed that the prospect was one that gave satisfaction to the Club as well as the possibility of pleasure and comfort to Mrs. Smith and Dorothy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
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(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
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at the time that
From this reading GARDENING ON PAPER When Saturday came and the United Service Club tramped over Dorothy's new domain, including the domain that she hoped to have but was not yet sure of, every member agreed that the prospect was one that gave satisfaction to the Club as well as the possibility of pleasure and comfort to Mrs. Smith and Dorothy.
in or at the place that
From this reading The knoll they hailed as the exact spot where a house should go; the ridge behind it as precisely suited to the needs of a garden.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why in the world didn't I know of that three or four years ago!" he exclaimed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Strangely enough Roger had never found the cave, and he looked on it with yearning.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading "Why in the world didn't I know of that three or four years ago!" he exclaimed.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading As to the region of the meadow and the brook and the rocks and the trees they all hoped most earnestly that Mrs. Smith would be able to buy it, for they foresaw that it would provide much amusement for all of them during the coming summer and many to follow.
yearningnounUS /ˈjɜːrnɪŋ/
prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading Strangely enough Roger had never found the cave, and he looked on it with yearning.
a late time of life
From this reading "Why in the world didn't I know of that three or four years ago!" he exclaimed.
but in spite of that
From this reading GARDENING ON PAPER When Saturday came and the United Service Club tramped over Dorothy's new domain, including the domain that she hoped to have but was not yet sure of, every member agreed that the prospect was one that gave satisfaction to the Club as well as the possibility of pleasure and comfort to Mrs. Smith and Dorothy.
