used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The grass, the trees, the glistening pinnacles of the great conservatory which stretched to the south, just catching a glimpse of frosty and wavering sunlight upon their metallic tops, were all virgin white, though here and there it began to melt in the sun.
anew
From this reading The frost hardened again in the night, and Tottenham’s was all white and shining when Edgar looked out from his window in the morning.
(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 The frost hardened again in the night, and Tottenham’s was all white and shining when Edgar looked out from his window in the morning.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He made an exclamation of pleasure when he looked out.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The frost hardened again in the night, and Tottenham’s was all white and shining when Edgar looked out from his window in the morning.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The grass, the trees, the glistening pinnacles of the great conservatory which stretched to the south, just catching a glimpse of frosty and wavering sunlight upon their metallic tops, were all virgin white, though here and there it began to melt in the sun.
a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading The house was square and somewhat ugly, but the great semi-circle of trees which swept round it was made into something magical by the feathery silvering of the rime which coated every branch and every twig.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The house was square and somewhat ugly, but the great semi-circle of trees which swept round it was made into something magical by the feathery silvering of the rime which coated every branch and every twig.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The house was square and somewhat ugly, but the great semi-circle of trees which swept round it was made into something magical by the feathery silvering of the rime which coated every branch and every twig.
catchingnounUS /ˈkætʃɪŋ/
(baseball) playing the position of catcher on a baseball team
From this reading The grass, the trees, the glistening pinnacles of the great conservatory which stretched to the south, just catching a glimpse of frosty and wavering sunlight upon their metallic tops, were all virgin white, though here and there it began to melt in the sun.
coatedadjectiveUS /ˈkoʊtəd/
having a coating; covered with an outer layer or film; often used in combination
From this reading The house was square and somewhat ugly, but the great semi-circle of trees which swept round it was made into something magical by the feathery silvering of the rime which coated every branch and every twig.
conservatorynounUS /kənˈsɜːrvətɔːri/
the faculty and students of a school specializing in one of the fine arts
From this reading The grass, the trees, the glistening pinnacles of the great conservatory which stretched to the south, just catching a glimpse of frosty and wavering sunlight upon their metallic tops, were all virgin white, though here and there it began to melt in the sun.
EdgarnounUS /ˈedɡər/
the younger brother of Edwy who became king of Northumbria when it renounced Edwy; on Edwy's death he succeeded to the throne of England (944-975)
From this reading The frost hardened again in the night, and Tottenham’s was all white and shining when Edgar looked out from his window in the morning.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The house was square and somewhat ugly, but the great semi-circle of trees which swept round it was made into something magical by the feathery silvering of the rime which coated every branch and every twig.
exclamationnounUS /ˌekskləˈmeɪʃən/
an abrupt excited utterance
From this reading He made an exclamation of pleasure when he looked out.
featheryadjectiveUS /ˈfeðəri/
resembling or suggesting a feather or feathers
From this reading The house was square and somewhat ugly, but the great semi-circle of trees which swept round it was made into something magical by the feathery silvering of the rime which coated every branch and every twig.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The frost hardened again in the night, and Tottenham’s was all white and shining when Edgar looked out from his window in the morning.
frostnounUS /frɔːst/
ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
From this reading The frost hardened again in the night, and Tottenham’s was all white and shining when Edgar looked out from his window in the morning.
frostyadjectiveUS /ˈfrɔːsti/
devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain
From this reading The grass, the trees, the glistening pinnacles of the great conservatory which stretched to the south, just catching a glimpse of frosty and wavering sunlight upon their metallic tops, were all virgin white, though here and there it began to melt in the sun.
a quick look
From this reading The grass, the trees, the glistening pinnacles of the great conservatory which stretched to the south, just catching a glimpse of frosty and wavering sunlight upon their metallic tops, were all virgin white, though here and there it began to melt in the sun.
glisteningadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɪsənɪŋ/
reflecting light
From this reading The grass, the trees, the glistening pinnacles of the great conservatory which stretched to the south, just catching a glimpse of frosty and wavering sunlight upon their metallic tops, were all virgin white, though here and there it began to melt in the sun.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading The grass, the trees, the glistening pinnacles of the great conservatory which stretched to the south, just catching a glimpse of frosty and wavering sunlight upon their metallic tops, were all virgin white, though here and there it began to melt in the sun.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The house was square and somewhat ugly, but the great semi-circle of trees which swept round it was made into something magical by the feathery silvering of the rime which coated every branch and every twig.
hardenedadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrdənd/
used of persons; emotionally hardened
From this reading The frost hardened again in the night, and Tottenham’s was all white and shining when Edgar looked out from his window in the morning.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He made an exclamation of pleasure when he looked out.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading The grass, the trees, the glistening pinnacles of the great conservatory which stretched to the south, just catching a glimpse of frosty and wavering sunlight upon their metallic tops, were all virgin white, though here and there it began to melt in the sun.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The frost hardened again in the night, and Tottenham’s was all white and shining when Edgar looked out from his window in the morning.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The house was square and somewhat ugly, but the great semi-circle of trees which swept round it was made into something magical by the feathery silvering of the rime which coated every branch and every twig.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The frost hardened again in the night, and Tottenham’s was all white and shining when Edgar looked out from his window in the morning.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The house was square and somewhat ugly, but the great semi-circle of trees which swept round it was made into something magical by the feathery silvering of the rime which coated every branch and every twig.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The house was square and somewhat ugly, but the great semi-circle of trees which swept round it was made into something magical by the feathery silvering of the rime which coated every branch and every twig.
and nothing more
From this reading The grass, the trees, the glistening pinnacles of the great conservatory which stretched to the south, just catching a glimpse of frosty and wavering sunlight upon their metallic tops, were all virgin white, though here and there it began to melt in the sun.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The frost hardened again in the night, and Tottenham’s was all white and shining when Edgar looked out from his window in the morning.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The house was square and somewhat ugly, but the great semi-circle of trees which swept round it was made into something magical by the feathery silvering of the rime which coated every branch and every twig.
magicaladjectiveUS /ˈmædʒɪkəl/
possessing or using or characteristic of or appropriate to supernatural powers
From this reading The house was square and somewhat ugly, but the great semi-circle of trees which swept round it was made into something magical by the feathery silvering of the rime which coated every branch and every twig.
meltverbUS /melt/
reduce or cause to be reduced from a solid to a liquid state, usually by heating
From this reading The grass, the trees, the glistening pinnacles of the great conservatory which stretched to the south, just catching a glimpse of frosty and wavering sunlight upon their metallic tops, were all virgin white, though here and there it began to melt in the sun.
metallicadjectiveUS /məˈtælɪk/
containing or made of or resembling or characteristic of a metal
From this reading The grass, the trees, the glistening pinnacles of the great conservatory which stretched to the south, just catching a glimpse of frosty and wavering sunlight upon their metallic tops, were all virgin white, though here and there it began to melt in the sun.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The frost hardened again in the night, and Tottenham’s was all white and shining when Edgar looked out from his window in the morning.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The frost hardened again in the night, and Tottenham’s was all white and shining when Edgar looked out from his window in the morning.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The house was square and somewhat ugly, but the great semi-circle of trees which swept round it was made into something magical by the feathery silvering of the rime which coated every branch and every twig.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The frost hardened again in the night, and Tottenham’s was all white and shining when Edgar looked out from his window in the morning.
pinnacles
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From this reading The grass, the trees, the glistening pinnacles of the great conservatory which stretched to the south, just catching a glimpse of frosty and wavering sunlight upon their metallic tops, were all virgin white, though here and there it began to melt in the sun.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading He made an exclamation of pleasure when he looked out.
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading Reality.
rimenounUS /raɪm/
ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
From this reading The house was square and somewhat ugly, but the great semi-circle of trees which swept round it was made into something magical by the feathery silvering of the rime which coated every branch and every twig.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading The house was square and somewhat ugly, but the great semi-circle of trees which swept round it was made into something magical by the feathery silvering of the rime which coated every branch and every twig.
semi-circle
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From this reading The house was square and somewhat ugly, but the great semi-circle of trees which swept round it was made into something magical by the feathery silvering of the rime which coated every branch and every twig.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading The frost hardened again in the night, and Tottenham’s was all white and shining when Edgar looked out from his window in the morning.
silvering
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From this reading The house was square and somewhat ugly, but the great semi-circle of trees which swept round it was made into something magical by the feathery silvering of the rime which coated every branch and every twig.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading The house was square and somewhat ugly, but the great semi-circle of trees which swept round it was made into something magical by the feathery silvering of the rime which coated every branch and every twig.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading The house was square and somewhat ugly, but the great semi-circle of trees which swept round it was made into something magical by the feathery silvering of the rime which coated every branch and every twig.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The grass, the trees, the glistening pinnacles of the great conservatory which stretched to the south, just catching a glimpse of frosty and wavering sunlight upon their metallic tops, were all virgin white, though here and there it began to melt in the sun.
make square
From this reading The house was square and somewhat ugly, but the great semi-circle of trees which swept round it was made into something magical by the feathery silvering of the rime which coated every branch and every twig.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading The grass, the trees, the glistening pinnacles of the great conservatory which stretched to the south, just catching a glimpse of frosty and wavering sunlight upon their metallic tops, were all virgin white, though here and there it began to melt in the sun.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The grass, the trees, the glistening pinnacles of the great conservatory which stretched to the south, just catching a glimpse of frosty and wavering sunlight upon their metallic tops, were all virgin white, though here and there it began to melt in the sun.
the rays of the sun
From this reading The grass, the trees, the glistening pinnacles of the great conservatory which stretched to the south, just catching a glimpse of frosty and wavering sunlight upon their metallic tops, were all virgin white, though here and there it began to melt in the sun.
possessing sweep
From this reading The house was square and somewhat ugly, but the great semi-circle of trees which swept round it was made into something magical by the feathery silvering of the rime which coated every branch and every twig.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The frost hardened again in the night, and Tottenham’s was all white and shining when Edgar looked out from his window in the morning.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The grass, the trees, the glistening pinnacles of the great conservatory which stretched to the south, just catching a glimpse of frosty and wavering sunlight upon their metallic tops, were all virgin white, though here and there it began to melt in the sun.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The grass, the trees, the glistening pinnacles of the great conservatory which stretched to the south, just catching a glimpse of frosty and wavering sunlight upon their metallic tops, were all virgin white, though here and there it began to melt in the sun.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The grass, the trees, the glistening pinnacles of the great conservatory which stretched to the south, just catching a glimpse of frosty and wavering sunlight upon their metallic tops, were all virgin white, though here and there it began to melt in the sun.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The grass, the trees, the glistening pinnacles of the great conservatory which stretched to the south, just catching a glimpse of frosty and wavering sunlight upon their metallic tops, were all virgin white, though here and there it began to melt in the sun.
topsadjectiveUS /tɑːps/
of the highest quality
From this reading The grass, the trees, the glistening pinnacles of the great conservatory which stretched to the south, just catching a glimpse of frosty and wavering sunlight upon their metallic tops, were all virgin white, though here and there it began to melt in the sun.
Tottenham's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The frost hardened again in the night, and Tottenham’s was all white and shining when Edgar looked out from his window in the morning.
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 The house was square and somewhat ugly, but the great semi-circle of trees which swept round it was made into something magical by the feathery silvering of the rime which coated every branch and every twig.
twigverbUS /twɪɡ/
branch out in a twiglike manner
From this reading The house was square and somewhat ugly, but the great semi-circle of trees which swept round it was made into something magical by the feathery silvering of the rime which coated every branch and every twig.
displeasing to the senses
From this reading The house was square and somewhat ugly, but the great semi-circle of trees which swept round it was made into something magical by the feathery silvering of the rime which coated every branch and every twig.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The grass, the trees, the glistening pinnacles of the great conservatory which stretched to the south, just catching a glimpse of frosty and wavering sunlight upon their metallic tops, were all virgin white, though here and there it began to melt in the sun.
virginnounUS /ˈvɜːrdʒɪn/
a person who has never had sex
From this reading The grass, the trees, the glistening pinnacles of the great conservatory which stretched to the south, just catching a glimpse of frosty and wavering sunlight upon their metallic tops, were all virgin white, though here and there it began to melt in the sun.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The frost hardened again in the night, and Tottenham’s was all white and shining when Edgar looked out from his window in the morning.
waveringnounUS /ˈweɪvərɪŋ/
indecision in speech or action
From this reading The grass, the trees, the glistening pinnacles of the great conservatory which stretched to the south, just catching a glimpse of frosty and wavering sunlight upon their metallic tops, were all virgin white, though here and there it began to melt in the sun.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The grass, the trees, the glistening pinnacles of the great conservatory which stretched to the south, just catching a glimpse of frosty and wavering sunlight upon their metallic tops, were all virgin white, though here and there it began to melt in the sun.
at the time that
From this reading The frost hardened again in the night, and Tottenham’s was all white and shining when Edgar looked out from his window in the morning.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The house was square and somewhat ugly, but the great semi-circle of trees which swept round it was made into something magical by the feathery silvering of the rime which coated every branch and every twig.
a Caucasian
From this reading The frost hardened again in the night, and Tottenham’s was all white and shining when Edgar looked out from his window in the morning.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading The frost hardened again in the night, and Tottenham’s was all white and shining when Edgar looked out from his window in the morning.
