used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A narrow, little-used path wound in between them, such as are to be found in places not intended to be walked upon.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The great trees gave out little shade as yet, the oak-tree is late in getting its leaves; those that had already appeared looked young and shrivelled against the knotted branches, and formed a delightful contrast to the dark green of the evergreens on the other side of the garden wall, mingled with the tender misty foliage of the birches.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The great trees gave out little shade as yet, the oak-tree is late in getting its leaves; those that had already appeared looked young and shrivelled against the knotted branches, and formed a delightful contrast to the dark green of the evergreens on the other side of the garden wall, mingled with the tender misty foliage of the birches.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The great trees gave out little shade as yet, the oak-tree is late in getting its leaves; those that had already appeared looked young and shrivelled against the knotted branches, and formed a delightful contrast to the dark green of the evergreens on the other side of the garden wall, mingled with the tender misty foliage of the birches.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The great trees gave out little shade as yet, the oak-tree is late in getting its leaves; those that had already appeared looked young and shrivelled against the knotted branches, and formed a delightful contrast to the dark green of the evergreens on the other side of the garden wall, mingled with the tender misty foliage of the birches.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A narrow, little-used path wound in between them, such as are to be found in places not intended to be walked upon.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A narrow, little-used path wound in between them, such as are to be found in places not intended to be walked upon.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A narrow, little-used path wound in between them, such as are to be found in places not intended to be walked upon.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Magnificent oaks, like giant sentinels, stood on the lawn before the massive wall.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading A narrow, little-used path wound in between them, such as are to be found in places not intended to be walked upon.
birches
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From this reading The great trees gave out little shade as yet, the oak-tree is late in getting its leaves; those that had already appeared looked young and shrivelled against the knotted branches, and formed a delightful contrast to the dark green of the evergreens on the other side of the garden wall, mingled with the tender misty foliage of the birches.
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading The great trees gave out little shade as yet, the oak-tree is late in getting its leaves; those that had already appeared looked young and shrivelled against the knotted branches, and formed a delightful contrast to the dark green of the evergreens on the other side of the garden wall, mingled with the tender misty foliage of the birches.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading The first rays of the morning sun were resting like reddish gold on the tips of the forest trees which crowded close up to the white villa-like house.
contrastnounUS /ˈkɑːntræst/
the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
From this reading The great trees gave out little shade as yet, the oak-tree is late in getting its leaves; those that had already appeared looked young and shrivelled against the knotted branches, and formed a delightful contrast to the dark green of the evergreens on the other side of the garden wall, mingled with the tender misty foliage of the birches.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading The first rays of the morning sun were resting like reddish gold on the tips of the forest trees which crowded close up to the white villa-like house.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The great trees gave out little shade as yet, the oak-tree is late in getting its leaves; those that had already appeared looked young and shrivelled against the knotted branches, and formed a delightful contrast to the dark green of the evergreens on the other side of the garden wall, mingled with the tender misty foliage of the birches.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading The great trees gave out little shade as yet, the oak-tree is late in getting its leaves; those that had already appeared looked young and shrivelled against the knotted branches, and formed a delightful contrast to the dark green of the evergreens on the other side of the garden wall, mingled with the tender misty foliage of the birches.
dreamingnounUS /ˈdriːmɪŋ/
imaginative thoughts indulged in while awake
From this reading "Waldruhe" lay as if dreaming in this early stillness.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading "Waldruhe" lay as if dreaming in this early stillness.
evergreensnounUS /ˈevərɡriːnz/
plural of “evergreen” — a plant having foliage that persists and remains green throughout the year
From this reading The great trees gave out little shade as yet, the oak-tree is late in getting its leaves; those that had already appeared looked young and shrivelled against the knotted branches, and formed a delightful contrast to the dark green of the evergreens on the other side of the garden wall, mingled with the tender misty foliage of the birches.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first rays of the morning sun were resting like reddish gold on the tips of the forest trees which crowded close up to the white villa-like house.
foliagenounUS /ˈfoʊlɪdʒ/
the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading The great trees gave out little shade as yet, the oak-tree is late in getting its leaves; those that had already appeared looked young and shrivelled against the knotted branches, and formed a delightful contrast to the dark green of the evergreens on the other side of the garden wall, mingled with the tender misty foliage of the birches.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading The first rays of the morning sun were resting like reddish gold on the tips of the forest trees which crowded close up to the white villa-like house.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading The great trees gave out little shade as yet, the oak-tree is late in getting its leaves; those that had already appeared looked young and shrivelled against the knotted branches, and formed a delightful contrast to the dark green of the evergreens on the other side of the garden wall, mingled with the tender misty foliage of the birches.
set up or found
From this reading A narrow, little-used path wound in between them, such as are to be found in places not intended to be walked upon.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading The great trees gave out little shade as yet, the oak-tree is late in getting its leaves; those that had already appeared looked young and shrivelled against the knotted branches, and formed a delightful contrast to the dark green of the evergreens on the other side of the garden wall, mingled with the tender misty foliage of the birches.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The great trees gave out little shade as yet, the oak-tree is late in getting its leaves; those that had already appeared looked young and shrivelled against the knotted branches, and formed a delightful contrast to the dark green of the evergreens on the other side of the garden wall, mingled with the tender misty foliage of the birches.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading The great trees gave out little shade as yet, the oak-tree is late in getting its leaves; those that had already appeared looked young and shrivelled against the knotted branches, and formed a delightful contrast to the dark green of the evergreens on the other side of the garden wall, mingled with the tender misty foliage of the birches.
any creature of exceptional size
From this reading Magnificent oaks, like giant sentinels, stood on the lawn before the massive wall.
coins made of gold
From this reading The first rays of the morning sun were resting like reddish gold on the tips of the forest trees which crowded close up to the white villa-like house.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The great trees gave out little shade as yet, the oak-tree is late in getting its leaves; those that had already appeared looked young and shrivelled against the knotted branches, and formed a delightful contrast to the dark green of the evergreens on the other side of the garden wall, mingled with the tender misty foliage of the birches.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading The great trees gave out little shade as yet, the oak-tree is late in getting its leaves; those that had already appeared looked young and shrivelled against the knotted branches, and formed a delightful contrast to the dark green of the evergreens on the other side of the garden wall, mingled with the tender misty foliage of the birches.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The great trees gave out little shade as yet, the oak-tree is late in getting its leaves; those that had already appeared looked young and shrivelled against the knotted branches, and formed a delightful contrast to the dark green of the evergreens on the other side of the garden wall, mingled with the tender misty foliage of the birches.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The first rays of the morning sun were resting like reddish gold on the tips of the forest trees which crowded close up to the white villa-like house.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Waldruhe" lay as if dreaming in this early stillness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A narrow, little-used path wound in between them, such as are to be found in places not intended to be walked upon.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading A narrow, little-used path wound in between them, such as are to be found in places not intended to be walked upon.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The great trees gave out little shade as yet, the oak-tree is late in getting its leaves; those that had already appeared looked young and shrivelled against the knotted branches, and formed a delightful contrast to the dark green of the evergreens on the other side of the garden wall, mingled with the tender misty foliage of the birches.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The great trees gave out little shade as yet, the oak-tree is late in getting its leaves; those that had already appeared looked young and shrivelled against the knotted branches, and formed a delightful contrast to the dark green of the evergreens on the other side of the garden wall, mingled with the tender misty foliage of the birches.
knottedadjectiveUS /ˈnɑːtɪd/
tied with a knot
From this reading The great trees gave out little shade as yet, the oak-tree is late in getting its leaves; those that had already appeared looked young and shrivelled against the knotted branches, and formed a delightful contrast to the dark green of the evergreens on the other side of the garden wall, mingled with the tender misty foliage of the birches.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading The great trees gave out little shade as yet, the oak-tree is late in getting its leaves; those that had already appeared looked young and shrivelled against the knotted branches, and formed a delightful contrast to the dark green of the evergreens on the other side of the garden wall, mingled with the tender misty foliage of the birches.
lawnnounUS /lɔːn/
a field of cultivated and mowed grass
From this reading Magnificent oaks, like giant sentinels, stood on the lawn before the massive wall.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "Waldruhe" lay as if dreaming in this early stillness.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading The great trees gave out little shade as yet, the oak-tree is late in getting its leaves; those that had already appeared looked young and shrivelled against the knotted branches, and formed a delightful contrast to the dark green of the evergreens on the other side of the garden wall, mingled with the tender misty foliage of the birches.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The first rays of the morning sun were resting like reddish gold on the tips of the forest trees which crowded close up to the white villa-like house.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The great trees gave out little shade as yet, the oak-tree is late in getting its leaves; those that had already appeared looked young and shrivelled against the knotted branches, and formed a delightful contrast to the dark green of the evergreens on the other side of the garden wall, mingled with the tender misty foliage of the birches.
little-used
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From this reading A narrow, little-used path wound in between them, such as are to be found in places not intended to be walked upon.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The great trees gave out little shade as yet, the oak-tree is late in getting its leaves; those that had already appeared looked young and shrivelled against the knotted branches, and formed a delightful contrast to the dark green of the evergreens on the other side of the garden wall, mingled with the tender misty foliage of the birches.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading Magnificent oaks, like giant sentinels, stood on the lawn before the massive wall.
massiveadjectiveUS /ˈmæsɪv/
imposing in size or bulk or solidity
From this reading Magnificent oaks, like giant sentinels, stood on the lawn before the massive wall.
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading The great trees gave out little shade as yet, the oak-tree is late in getting its leaves; those that had already appeared looked young and shrivelled against the knotted branches, and formed a delightful contrast to the dark green of the evergreens on the other side of the garden wall, mingled with the tender misty foliage of the birches.
mistyadjectiveUS /ˈmɪsti/
filled or abounding with fog or mist
From this reading The great trees gave out little shade as yet, the oak-tree is late in getting its leaves; those that had already appeared looked young and shrivelled against the knotted branches, and formed a delightful contrast to the dark green of the evergreens on the other side of the garden wall, mingled with the tender misty foliage of the birches.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The first rays of the morning sun were resting like reddish gold on the tips of the forest trees which crowded close up to the white villa-like house.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading A narrow, little-used path wound in between them, such as are to be found in places not intended to be walked upon.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A narrow, little-used path wound in between them, such as are to be found in places not intended to be walked upon.
oak-tree
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From this reading The great trees gave out little shade as yet, the oak-tree is late in getting its leaves; those that had already appeared looked young and shrivelled against the knotted branches, and formed a delightful contrast to the dark green of the evergreens on the other side of the garden wall, mingled with the tender misty foliage of the birches.
oaksnounUS /oʊks/
plural of “oak” — the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading Magnificent oaks, like giant sentinels, stood on the lawn before the massive wall.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The first rays of the morning sun were resting like reddish gold on the tips of the forest trees which crowded close up to the white villa-like house.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The first rays of the morning sun were resting like reddish gold on the tips of the forest trees which crowded close up to the white villa-like house.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The great trees gave out little shade as yet, the oak-tree is late in getting its leaves; those that had already appeared looked young and shrivelled against the knotted branches, and formed a delightful contrast to the dark green of the evergreens on the other side of the garden wall, mingled with the tender misty foliage of the birches.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The great trees gave out little shade as yet, the oak-tree is late in getting its leaves; those that had already appeared looked young and shrivelled against the knotted branches, and formed a delightful contrast to the dark green of the evergreens on the other side of the garden wall, mingled with the tender misty foliage of the birches.
a course of conduct
From this reading A narrow, little-used path wound in between them, such as are to be found in places not intended to be walked upon.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading A narrow, little-used path wound in between them, such as are to be found in places not intended to be walked upon.
raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading The first rays of the morning sun were resting like reddish gold on the tips of the forest trees which crowded close up to the white villa-like house.
reddishadjectiveUS /ˈredɪʃ/
of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
From this reading The first rays of the morning sun were resting like reddish gold on the tips of the forest trees which crowded close up to the white villa-like house.
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The first rays of the morning sun were resting like reddish gold on the tips of the forest trees which crowded close up to the white villa-like house.
sentinelsnounUS /ˈsentənəlz/
plural of “sentinel” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Magnificent oaks, like giant sentinels, stood on the lawn before the massive wall.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading The great trees gave out little shade as yet, the oak-tree is late in getting its leaves; those that had already appeared looked young and shrivelled against the knotted branches, and formed a delightful contrast to the dark green of the evergreens on the other side of the garden wall, mingled with the tender misty foliage of the birches.
shrivelledadjective
(used especially of vegetation) having lost all moisture
From this reading The great trees gave out little shade as yet, the oak-tree is late in getting its leaves; those that had already appeared looked young and shrivelled against the knotted branches, and formed a delightful contrast to the dark green of the evergreens on the other side of the garden wall, mingled with the tender misty foliage of the birches.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The great trees gave out little shade as yet, the oak-tree is late in getting its leaves; those that had already appeared looked young and shrivelled against the knotted branches, and formed a delightful contrast to the dark green of the evergreens on the other side of the garden wall, mingled with the tender misty foliage of the birches.
stillnessnounUS /ˈstɪlnəs/
(poetic) tranquil silence
From this reading "Waldruhe" lay as if dreaming in this early stillness.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Magnificent oaks, like giant sentinels, stood on the lawn before the massive wall.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading A narrow, little-used path wound in between them, such as are to be found in places not intended to be walked upon.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The first rays of the morning sun were resting like reddish gold on the tips of the forest trees which crowded close up to the white villa-like house.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading The great trees gave out little shade as yet, the oak-tree is late in getting its leaves; those that had already appeared looked young and shrivelled against the knotted branches, and formed a delightful contrast to the dark green of the evergreens on the other side of the garden wall, mingled with the tender misty foliage of the birches.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The great trees gave out little shade as yet, the oak-tree is late in getting its leaves; those that had already appeared looked young and shrivelled against the knotted branches, and formed a delightful contrast to the dark green of the evergreens on the other side of the garden wall, mingled with the tender misty foliage of the birches.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The first rays of the morning sun were resting like reddish gold on the tips of the forest trees which crowded close up to the white villa-like house.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A narrow, little-used path wound in between them, such as are to be found in places not intended to be walked upon.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Waldruhe" lay as if dreaming in this early stillness.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The great trees gave out little shade as yet, the oak-tree is late in getting its leaves; those that had already appeared looked young and shrivelled against the knotted branches, and formed a delightful contrast to the dark green of the evergreens on the other side of the garden wall, mingled with the tender misty foliage of the birches.
tipsnounUS /tɪps/
plural of “tip” — the extreme end of something; especially something pointed
From this reading The first rays of the morning sun were resting like reddish gold on the tips of the forest trees which crowded close up to the white villa-like house.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The first rays of the morning sun were resting like reddish gold on the tips of the forest trees which crowded close up to the white villa-like house.
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 first rays of the morning sun were resting like reddish gold on the tips of the forest trees which crowded close up to the white villa-like house.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The first rays of the morning sun were resting like reddish gold on the tips of the forest trees which crowded close up to the white villa-like house.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A narrow, little-used path wound in between them, such as are to be found in places not intended to be walked upon.
villa-like
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From this reading The first rays of the morning sun were resting like reddish gold on the tips of the forest trees which crowded close up to the white villa-like house.
Waldruhe
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From this reading "Waldruhe" lay as if dreaming in this early stillness.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading A narrow, little-used path wound in between them, such as are to be found in places not intended to be walked upon.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Magnificent oaks, like giant sentinels, stood on the lawn before the massive wall.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The first rays of the morning sun were resting like reddish gold on the tips of the forest trees which crowded close up to the white villa-like house.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The first rays of the morning sun were resting like reddish gold on the tips of the forest trees which crowded close up to the white villa-like house.
a Caucasian
From this reading The first rays of the morning sun were resting like reddish gold on the tips of the forest trees which crowded close up to the white villa-like house.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The great trees gave out little shade as yet, the oak-tree is late in getting its leaves; those that had already appeared looked young and shrivelled against the knotted branches, and formed a delightful contrast to the dark green of the evergreens on the other side of the garden wall, mingled with the tender misty foliage of the birches.
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading A narrow, little-used path wound in between them, such as are to be found in places not intended to be walked upon.
but in spite of that
From this reading The great trees gave out little shade as yet, the oak-tree is late in getting its leaves; those that had already appeared looked young and shrivelled against the knotted branches, and formed a delightful contrast to the dark green of the evergreens on the other side of the garden wall, mingled with the tender misty foliage of the birches.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The great trees gave out little shade as yet, the oak-tree is late in getting its leaves; those that had already appeared looked young and shrivelled against the knotted branches, and formed a delightful contrast to the dark green of the evergreens on the other side of the garden wall, mingled with the tender misty foliage of the birches.
