used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As the carriage reached the magnificent plateau, Corona stopped the horse for a moment to take in the glory of the view.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading In the midst of her admiration of this scenery, two distinct thoughts were strongly borne in on the mind of Corona.
AlongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Along the north road, between the thickly wooded east ridge and the swiftly running river, Corona drove on her last journey through that valley.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Along the north road, between the thickly wooded east ridge and the swiftly running river, Corona drove on her last journey through that valley.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the carriage reached the magnificent plateau, Corona stopped the horse for a moment to take in the glory of the view.
ascendedverbUS /əˈsendɪd/
past form of “ascend” — travel up
From this reading Three miles up, the road turned from the river, and, with several windings and doublings, ascended the mountain side to the elevated plateau on which were situated the beautiful house and grounds called Violet Banks.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading FAREWELL TO VIOLET BANKS.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Three miles up, the road turned from the river, and, with several windings and doublings, ascended the mountain side to the elevated plateau on which were situated the beautiful house and grounds called Violet Banks.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Along the north road, between the thickly wooded east ridge and the swiftly running river, Corona drove on her last journey through that valley.
inflected form of “bear” — have
From this reading In the midst of her admiration of this scenery, two distinct thoughts were strongly borne in on the mind of Corona.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Three miles up, the road turned from the river, and, with several windings and doublings, ascended the mountain side to the elevated plateau on which were situated the beautiful house and grounds called Violet Banks.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading As the carriage reached the magnificent plateau, Corona stopped the horse for a moment to take in the glory of the view.
CoronanounUS /kərˈoʊnə/
the outermost region of the sun's atmosphere; visible as a white halo during a solar eclipse
From this reading Along the north road, between the thickly wooded east ridge and the swiftly running river, Corona drove on her last journey through that valley.
distinctadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality
From this reading In the midst of her admiration of this scenery, two distinct thoughts were strongly borne in on the mind of Corona.
doublings
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Three miles up, the road turned from the river, and, with several windings and doublings, ascended the mountain side to the elevated plateau on which were situated the beautiful house and grounds called Violet Banks.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading Along the north road, between the thickly wooded east ridge and the swiftly running river, Corona drove on her last journey through that valley.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading Along the north road, between the thickly wooded east ridge and the swiftly running river, Corona drove on her last journey through that valley.
elevatedadjectiveUS /ˈeləveɪtɪd/
raised above the ground
From this reading Three miles up, the road turned from the river, and, with several windings and doublings, ascended the mountain side to the elevated plateau on which were situated the beautiful house and grounds called Violet Banks.
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading FAREWELL TO VIOLET BANKS.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As the carriage reached the magnificent plateau, Corona stopped the horse for a moment to take in the glory of the view.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Three miles up, the road turned from the river, and, with several windings and doublings, ascended the mountain side to the elevated plateau on which were situated the beautiful house and grounds called Violet Banks.
a state of high honor
From this reading As the carriage reached the magnificent plateau, Corona stopped the horse for a moment to take in the glory of the view.
groundsnounUS /ɡraʊndz/
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Three miles up, the road turned from the river, and, with several windings and doublings, ascended the mountain side to the elevated plateau on which were situated the beautiful house and grounds called Violet Banks.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Along the north road, between the thickly wooded east ridge and the swiftly running river, Corona drove on her last journey through that valley.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading As the carriage reached the magnificent plateau, Corona stopped the horse for a moment to take in the glory of the view.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Three miles up, the road turned from the river, and, with several windings and doublings, ascended the mountain side to the elevated plateau on which were situated the beautiful house and grounds called Violet Banks.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As the carriage reached the magnificent plateau, Corona stopped the horse for a moment to take in the glory of the view.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Along the north road, between the thickly wooded east ridge and the swiftly running river, Corona drove on her last journey through that valley.
immediately past
From this reading Along the north road, between the thickly wooded east ridge and the swiftly running river, Corona drove on her last journey through that valley.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading As the carriage reached the magnificent plateau, Corona stopped the horse for a moment to take in the glory of the view.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading In the midst of her admiration of this scenery, two distinct thoughts were strongly borne in on the mind of Corona.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Three miles up, the road turned from the river, and, with several windings and doublings, ascended the mountain side to the elevated plateau on which were situated the beautiful house and grounds called Violet Banks.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading In the midst of her admiration of this scenery, two distinct thoughts were strongly borne in on the mind of Corona.
a particular point in time
From this reading As the carriage reached the magnificent plateau, Corona stopped the horse for a moment to take in the glory of the view.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Three miles up, the road turned from the river, and, with several windings and doublings, ascended the mountain side to the elevated plateau on which were situated the beautiful house and grounds called Violet Banks.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Along the north road, between the thickly wooded east ridge and the swiftly running river, Corona drove on her last journey through that valley.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As the carriage reached the magnificent plateau, Corona stopped the horse for a moment to take in the glory of the view.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Along the north road, between the thickly wooded east ridge and the swiftly running river, Corona drove on her last journey through that valley.
plateaunounUS /plæˈtoʊ/
a relatively flat highland
From this reading Three miles up, the road turned from the river, and, with several windings and doublings, ascended the mountain side to the elevated plateau on which were situated the beautiful house and grounds called Violet Banks.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading As the carriage reached the magnificent plateau, Corona stopped the horse for a moment to take in the glory of the view.
ridgenounUS /rɪdʒ/
a long narrow natural elevation or striation
From this reading Along the north road, between the thickly wooded east ridge and the swiftly running river, Corona drove on her last journey through that valley.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Along the north road, between the thickly wooded east ridge and the swiftly running river, Corona drove on her last journey through that valley.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Along the north road, between the thickly wooded east ridge and the swiftly running river, Corona drove on her last journey through that valley.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading Along the north road, between the thickly wooded east ridge and the swiftly running river, Corona drove on her last journey through that valley.
scenerynounUS /ˈsiːnəri/
the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale
From this reading In the midst of her admiration of this scenery, two distinct thoughts were strongly borne in on the mind of Corona.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Three miles up, the road turned from the river, and, with several windings and doublings, ascended the mountain side to the elevated plateau on which were situated the beautiful house and grounds called Violet Banks.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Three miles up, the road turned from the river, and, with several windings and doublings, ascended the mountain side to the elevated plateau on which were situated the beautiful house and grounds called Violet Banks.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Three miles up, the road turned from the river, and, with several windings and doublings, ascended the mountain side to the elevated plateau on which were situated the beautiful house and grounds called Violet Banks.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading As the carriage reached the magnificent plateau, Corona stopped the horse for a moment to take in the glory of the view.
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading In the midst of her admiration of this scenery, two distinct thoughts were strongly borne in on the mind of Corona.
in a swift manner
From this reading Along the north road, between the thickly wooded east ridge and the swiftly running river, Corona drove on her last journey through that valley.
carry out
From this reading As the carriage reached the magnificent plateau, Corona stopped the horse for a moment to take in the glory of the view.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Along the north road, between the thickly wooded east ridge and the swiftly running river, Corona drove on her last journey through that valley.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Along the north road, between the thickly wooded east ridge and the swiftly running river, Corona drove on her last journey through that valley.
thicklyadverbUS /ˈθɪkli/
spoken with poor articulation as if with a thick tongue
From this reading Along the north road, between the thickly wooded east ridge and the swiftly running river, Corona drove on her last journey through that valley.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In the midst of her admiration of this scenery, two distinct thoughts were strongly borne in on the mind of Corona.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading In the midst of her admiration of this scenery, two distinct thoughts were strongly borne in on the mind of Corona.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Three miles up, the road turned from the river, and, with several windings and doublings, ascended the mountain side to the elevated plateau on which were situated the beautiful house and grounds called Violet Banks.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Along the north road, between the thickly wooded east ridge and the swiftly running river, Corona drove on her last journey through that valley.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FAREWELL TO VIOLET BANKS.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Three miles up, the road turned from the river, and, with several windings and doublings, ascended the mountain side to the elevated plateau on which were situated the beautiful house and grounds called Violet Banks.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In the midst of her admiration of this scenery, two distinct thoughts were strongly borne in on the mind of Corona.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Three miles up, the road turned from the river, and, with several windings and doublings, ascended the mountain side to the elevated plateau on which were situated the beautiful house and grounds called Violet Banks.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading Along the north road, between the thickly wooded east ridge and the swiftly running river, Corona drove on her last journey through that valley.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading As the carriage reached the magnificent plateau, Corona stopped the horse for a moment to take in the glory of the view.
VIOLETnounUS /ˈvaɪəlɪt/
any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers
From this reading FAREWELL TO VIOLET BANKS.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Three miles up, the road turned from the river, and, with several windings and doublings, ascended the mountain side to the elevated plateau on which were situated the beautiful house and grounds called Violet Banks.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Three miles up, the road turned from the river, and, with several windings and doublings, ascended the mountain side to the elevated plateau on which were situated the beautiful house and grounds called Violet Banks.
windings
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Three miles up, the road turned from the river, and, with several windings and doublings, ascended the mountain side to the elevated plateau on which were situated the beautiful house and grounds called Violet Banks.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Three miles up, the road turned from the river, and, with several windings and doublings, ascended the mountain side to the elevated plateau on which were situated the beautiful house and grounds called Violet Banks.
woodedadjectiveUS /ˈwʊdɪd/
covered with growing trees and bushes etc
From this reading Along the north road, between the thickly wooded east ridge and the swiftly running river, Corona drove on her last journey through that valley.
