used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Long reaches of padi fields, backed by hills in a high state of cultivation, and the whole watered by little gushing torrents that looked cool and refreshing in the all-surrounding sun.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After leaving the cottage on the estate X. started for Garvet.
all-surrounding
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From this reading Long reaches of padi fields, backed by hills in a high state of cultivation, and the whole watered by little gushing torrents that looked cool and refreshing in the all-surrounding sun.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Long reaches of padi fields, backed by hills in a high state of cultivation, and the whole watered by little gushing torrents that looked cool and refreshing in the all-surrounding sun.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It is impossible to describe the scenery as it appeared to the traveller, or in any way to do it justice.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It is impossible to describe the scenery as it appeared to the traveller, or in any way to do it justice.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The view from the train, as it reached its destination, was certainly one of the most beautiful that could be imagined.
backedadjectiveUS /bækt/
having a back or backing, usually of a specified type
From this reading Long reaches of padi fields, backed by hills in a high state of cultivation, and the whole watered by little gushing torrents that looked cool and refreshing in the all-surrounding sun.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The view from the train, as it reached its destination, was certainly one of the most beautiful that could be imagined.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading The view from the train, as it reached its destination, was certainly one of the most beautiful that could be imagined.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Long reaches of padi fields, backed by hills in a high state of cultivation, and the whole watered by little gushing torrents that looked cool and refreshing in the all-surrounding sun.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading The view from the train, as it reached its destination, was certainly one of the most beautiful that could be imagined.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading Long reaches of padi fields, backed by hills in a high state of cultivation, and the whole watered by little gushing torrents that looked cool and refreshing in the all-surrounding sun.
a small house with a single story
From this reading After leaving the cottage on the estate X. started for Garvet.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The view from the train, as it reached its destination, was certainly one of the most beautiful that could be imagined.
cultivationnounUS /ˌkʌltɪˈveɪʃən/
socialization through training and education to develop one's mind or manners
From this reading Long reaches of padi fields, backed by hills in a high state of cultivation, and the whole watered by little gushing torrents that looked cool and refreshing in the all-surrounding sun.
give a description of
From this reading It is impossible to describe the scenery as it appeared to the traveller, or in any way to do it justice.
destinationnounUS /ˌdestəˈneɪʃən/
the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)
From this reading The view from the train, as it reached its destination, was certainly one of the most beautiful that could be imagined.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It is impossible to describe the scenery as it appeared to the traveller, or in any way to do it justice.
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading After leaving the cottage on the estate X. started for Garvet.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading Long reaches of padi fields, backed by hills in a high state of cultivation, and the whole watered by little gushing torrents that looked cool and refreshing in the all-surrounding sun.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After leaving the cottage on the estate X. started for Garvet.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The view from the train, as it reached its destination, was certainly one of the most beautiful that could be imagined.
GARVET
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From this reading GARVET.
gushingadjectiveUS /ˈɡʌʃɪŋ/
flowing profusely
From this reading Long reaches of padi fields, backed by hills in a high state of cultivation, and the whole watered by little gushing torrents that looked cool and refreshing in the all-surrounding sun.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Long reaches of padi fields, backed by hills in a high state of cultivation, and the whole watered by little gushing torrents that looked cool and refreshing in the all-surrounding sun.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Long reaches of padi fields, backed by hills in a high state of cultivation, and the whole watered by little gushing torrents that looked cool and refreshing in the all-surrounding sun.
past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading The view from the train, as it reached its destination, was certainly one of the most beautiful that could be imagined.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading It is impossible to describe the scenery as it appeared to the traveller, or in any way to do it justice.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Long reaches of padi fields, backed by hills in a high state of cultivation, and the whole watered by little gushing torrents that looked cool and refreshing in the all-surrounding sun.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is impossible to describe the scenery as it appeared to the traveller, or in any way to do it justice.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The view from the train, as it reached its destination, was certainly one of the most beautiful that could be imagined.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The view from the train, as it reached its destination, was certainly one of the most beautiful that could be imagined.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading It is impossible to describe the scenery as it appeared to the traveller, or in any way to do it justice.
the act of departing
From this reading After leaving the cottage on the estate X. started for Garvet.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Long reaches of padi fields, backed by hills in a high state of cultivation, and the whole watered by little gushing torrents that looked cool and refreshing in the all-surrounding sun.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Long reaches of padi fields, backed by hills in a high state of cultivation, and the whole watered by little gushing torrents that looked cool and refreshing in the all-surrounding sun.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Long reaches of padi fields, backed by hills in a high state of cultivation, and the whole watered by little gushing torrents that looked cool and refreshing in the all-surrounding sun.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The view from the train, as it reached its destination, was certainly one of the most beautiful that could be imagined.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The view from the train, as it reached its destination, was certainly one of the most beautiful that could be imagined.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading After leaving the cottage on the estate X. started for Garvet.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The view from the train, as it reached its destination, was certainly one of the most beautiful that could be imagined.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It is impossible to describe the scenery as it appeared to the traveller, or in any way to do it justice.
padi
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From this reading Long reaches of padi fields, backed by hills in a high state of cultivation, and the whole watered by little gushing torrents that looked cool and refreshing in the all-surrounding sun.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The view from the train, as it reached its destination, was certainly one of the most beautiful that could be imagined.
reachesnounUS /ˈriːtʃəz/
plural of “reach” — the limits within which something can be effective
From this reading Long reaches of padi fields, backed by hills in a high state of cultivation, and the whole watered by little gushing torrents that looked cool and refreshing in the all-surrounding sun.
refreshingadjectiveUS /rɪˈfreʃɪŋ/
imparting vitality and energy
From this reading Long reaches of padi fields, backed by hills in a high state of cultivation, and the whole watered by little gushing torrents that looked cool and refreshing in the all-surrounding sun.
scenerynounUS /ˈsiːnəri/
the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale
From this reading It is impossible to describe the scenery as it appeared to the traveller, or in any way to do it justice.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading After leaving the cottage on the estate X. started for Garvet.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Long reaches of padi fields, backed by hills in a high state of cultivation, and the whole watered by little gushing torrents that looked cool and refreshing in the all-surrounding sun.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Long reaches of padi fields, backed by hills in a high state of cultivation, and the whole watered by little gushing torrents that looked cool and refreshing in the all-surrounding sun.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The view from the train, as it reached its destination, was certainly one of the most beautiful that could be imagined.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After leaving the cottage on the estate X. started for Garvet.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is impossible to describe the scenery as it appeared to the traveller, or in any way to do it justice.
torrentsnounUS /ˈtɔːrənts/
plural of “torrent” — a heavy rain
From this reading Long reaches of padi fields, backed by hills in a high state of cultivation, and the whole watered by little gushing torrents that looked cool and refreshing in the all-surrounding sun.
create by training and teaching
From this reading The view from the train, as it reached its destination, was certainly one of the most beautiful that could be imagined.
travellernounUS /ˈtrævələr/
a person who changes location
From this reading It is impossible to describe the scenery as it appeared to the traveller, or in any way to do it justice.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading The view from the train, as it reached its destination, was certainly one of the most beautiful that could be imagined.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The view from the train, as it reached its destination, was certainly one of the most beautiful that could be imagined.
wateredadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːtərd/
(of silk fabric) having a wavelike pattern
From this reading Long reaches of padi fields, backed by hills in a high state of cultivation, and the whole watered by little gushing torrents that looked cool and refreshing in the all-surrounding sun.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It is impossible to describe the scenery as it appeared to the traveller, or in any way to do it justice.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Long reaches of padi fields, backed by hills in a high state of cultivation, and the whole watered by little gushing torrents that looked cool and refreshing in the all-surrounding sun.
XnounUS /eks/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading After leaving the cottage on the estate X. started for Garvet.
