used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Behind the black hill the sun had shouldered up, molten, and the shadow of Vessons, standing monkey-like on the lowest bar of the gate, lay on the stretch of wet clover behind him--a purple, elfin creature, gifted with a prehensile dignity.
AboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Above the violently green fields the sky shone like blue glass, and across the east were two long vermilion clouds.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Above the violently green fields the sky shone like blue glass, and across the east were two long vermilion clouds.
(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 All the colours were so bright that they were grotesque and startling.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading All the colours were so bright that they were grotesque and startling.
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading Behind the black hill the sun had shouldered up, molten, and the shadow of Vessons, standing monkey-like on the lowest bar of the gate, lay on the stretch of wet clover behind him--a purple, elfin creature, gifted with a prehensile dignity.
BehindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Behind the black hill the sun had shouldered up, molten, and the shadow of Vessons, standing monkey-like on the lowest bar of the gate, lay on the stretch of wet clover behind him--a purple, elfin creature, gifted with a prehensile dignity.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Behind the black hill the sun had shouldered up, molten, and the shadow of Vessons, standing monkey-like on the lowest bar of the gate, lay on the stretch of wet clover behind him--a purple, elfin creature, gifted with a prehensile dignity.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Above the violently green fields the sky shone like blue glass, and across the east were two long vermilion clouds.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading All the colours were so bright that they were grotesque and startling.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Early next morning Vessons was calling the cows in for milking.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading Above the violently green fields the sky shone like blue glass, and across the east were two long vermilion clouds.
clovernounUS /ˈkloʊvər/
a plant of the genus Trifolium
From this reading Behind the black hill the sun had shouldered up, molten, and the shadow of Vessons, standing monkey-like on the lowest bar of the gate, lay on the stretch of wet clover behind him--a purple, elfin creature, gifted with a prehensile dignity.
coloursnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a distinguishing emblem
From this reading All the colours were so bright that they were grotesque and startling.
contemplatively
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From this reading He leant over the lichen-green gate contemplatively.
cowsnounUS /kaʊz/
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading Early next morning Vessons was calling the cows in for milking.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Behind the black hill the sun had shouldered up, molten, and the shadow of Vessons, standing monkey-like on the lowest bar of the gate, lay on the stretch of wet clover behind him--a purple, elfin creature, gifted with a prehensile dignity.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading Behind the black hill the sun had shouldered up, molten, and the shadow of Vessons, standing monkey-like on the lowest bar of the gate, lay on the stretch of wet clover behind him--a purple, elfin creature, gifted with a prehensile dignity.
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 Early next morning Vessons was calling the cows in for milking.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading Above the violently green fields the sky shone like blue glass, and across the east were two long vermilion clouds.
elfinadjectiveUS /ˈelfɪn/
suggestive of an elf in strangeness and otherworldliness
From this reading Behind the black hill the sun had shouldered up, molten, and the shadow of Vessons, standing monkey-like on the lowest bar of the gate, lay on the stretch of wet clover behind him--a purple, elfin creature, gifted with a prehensile dignity.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading Above the violently green fields the sky shone like blue glass, and across the east were two long vermilion clouds.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Early next morning Vessons was calling the cows in for milking.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading He leant over the lichen-green gate contemplatively.
giftedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪftəd/
endowed with talent or talents
From this reading Behind the black hill the sun had shouldered up, molten, and the shadow of Vessons, standing monkey-like on the lowest bar of the gate, lay on the stretch of wet clover behind him--a purple, elfin creature, gifted with a prehensile dignity.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading Above the violently green fields the sky shone like blue glass, and across the east were two long vermilion clouds.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Above the violently green fields the sky shone like blue glass, and across the east were two long vermilion clouds.
grotesqueadjectiveUS /ɡroʊˈtesk/
distorted and unnatural in shape or size; abnormal and hideous
From this reading All the colours were so bright that they were grotesque and startling.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Behind the black hill the sun had shouldered up, molten, and the shadow of Vessons, standing monkey-like on the lowest bar of the gate, lay on the stretch of wet clover behind him--a purple, elfin creature, gifted with a prehensile dignity.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He leant over the lichen-green gate contemplatively.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Behind the black hill the sun had shouldered up, molten, and the shadow of Vessons, standing monkey-like on the lowest bar of the gate, lay on the stretch of wet clover behind him--a purple, elfin creature, gifted with a prehensile dignity.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Behind the black hill the sun had shouldered up, molten, and the shadow of Vessons, standing monkey-like on the lowest bar of the gate, lay on the stretch of wet clover behind him--a purple, elfin creature, gifted with a prehensile dignity.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Early next morning Vessons was calling the cows in for milking.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Behind the black hill the sun had shouldered up, molten, and the shadow of Vessons, standing monkey-like on the lowest bar of the gate, lay on the stretch of wet clover behind him--a purple, elfin creature, gifted with a prehensile dignity.
leantverbUS /ˈliːənt/
inflected form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading He leant over the lichen-green gate contemplatively.
lichen-green
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From this reading He leant over the lichen-green gate contemplatively.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Above the violently green fields the sky shone like blue glass, and across the east were two long vermilion clouds.
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 Above the violently green fields the sky shone like blue glass, and across the east were two long vermilion clouds.
lowestadjectiveUS /ˈloʊəst/
lowest in rank or importance
From this reading Behind the black hill the sun had shouldered up, molten, and the shadow of Vessons, standing monkey-like on the lowest bar of the gate, lay on the stretch of wet clover behind him--a purple, elfin creature, gifted with a prehensile dignity.
milkingverbUS /ˈmɪlkɪŋ/
-ing form of “milk” — take milk from female mammals
From this reading Early next morning Vessons was calling the cows in for milking.
moltenadjectiveUS /ˈmoʊltən/
reduced to liquid form by heating
From this reading Behind the black hill the sun had shouldered up, molten, and the shadow of Vessons, standing monkey-like on the lowest bar of the gate, lay on the stretch of wet clover behind him--a purple, elfin creature, gifted with a prehensile dignity.
monkey-like
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From this reading Behind the black hill the sun had shouldered up, molten, and the shadow of Vessons, standing monkey-like on the lowest bar of the gate, lay on the stretch of wet clover behind him--a purple, elfin creature, gifted with a prehensile dignity.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Early next morning Vessons was calling the cows in for milking.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Early next morning Vessons was calling the cows in for milking.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Behind the black hill the sun had shouldered up, molten, and the shadow of Vessons, standing monkey-like on the lowest bar of the gate, lay on the stretch of wet clover behind him--a purple, elfin creature, gifted with a prehensile dignity.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Behind the black hill the sun had shouldered up, molten, and the shadow of Vessons, standing monkey-like on the lowest bar of the gate, lay on the stretch of wet clover behind him--a purple, elfin creature, gifted with a prehensile dignity.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He leant over the lichen-green gate contemplatively.
prehensileadjective
adapted for grasping especially by wrapping around an object
From this reading Behind the black hill the sun had shouldered up, molten, and the shadow of Vessons, standing monkey-like on the lowest bar of the gate, lay on the stretch of wet clover behind him--a purple, elfin creature, gifted with a prehensile dignity.
a purple color or pigment
From this reading Behind the black hill the sun had shouldered up, molten, and the shadow of Vessons, standing monkey-like on the lowest bar of the gate, lay on the stretch of wet clover behind him--a purple, elfin creature, gifted with a prehensile dignity.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading Behind the black hill the sun had shouldered up, molten, and the shadow of Vessons, standing monkey-like on the lowest bar of the gate, lay on the stretch of wet clover behind him--a purple, elfin creature, gifted with a prehensile dignity.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading Above the violently green fields the sky shone like blue glass, and across the east were two long vermilion clouds.
shoulderedadjectiveUS /ˈʃoʊldərd/
having shoulders or shoulders as specified; usually used as a combining form
From this reading Behind the black hill the sun had shouldered up, molten, and the shadow of Vessons, standing monkey-like on the lowest bar of the gate, lay on the stretch of wet clover behind him--a purple, elfin creature, gifted with a prehensile dignity.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Above the violently green fields the sky shone like blue glass, and across the east were two long vermilion clouds.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading All the colours were so bright that they were grotesque and startling.
having a supporting base
From this reading Behind the black hill the sun had shouldered up, molten, and the shadow of Vessons, standing monkey-like on the lowest bar of the gate, lay on the stretch of wet clover behind him--a purple, elfin creature, gifted with a prehensile dignity.
startlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading All the colours were so bright that they were grotesque and startling.
stretchverbUS /stretʃ/
occupy a large, elongated area
From this reading Behind the black hill the sun had shouldered up, molten, and the shadow of Vessons, standing monkey-like on the lowest bar of the gate, lay on the stretch of wet clover behind him--a purple, elfin creature, gifted with a prehensile dignity.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Behind the black hill the sun had shouldered up, molten, and the shadow of Vessons, standing monkey-like on the lowest bar of the gate, lay on the stretch of wet clover behind him--a purple, elfin creature, gifted with a prehensile dignity.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All the colours were so bright that they were grotesque and startling.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Early next morning Vessons was calling the cows in for milking.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading All the colours were so bright that they were grotesque and startling.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Above the violently green fields the sky shone like blue glass, and across the east were two long vermilion clouds.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Behind the black hill the sun had shouldered up, molten, and the shadow of Vessons, standing monkey-like on the lowest bar of the gate, lay on the stretch of wet clover behind him--a purple, elfin creature, gifted with a prehensile dignity.
vermilionadjectiveUS /vərˈmɪljən/
of a vivid red to reddish-orange color
From this reading Above the violently green fields the sky shone like blue glass, and across the east were two long vermilion clouds.
Vessons
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From this reading Early next morning Vessons was calling the cows in for milking.
in a violent manner
From this reading Above the violently green fields the sky shone like blue glass, and across the east were two long vermilion clouds.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Early next morning Vessons was calling the cows in for milking.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All the colours were so bright that they were grotesque and startling.
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading Behind the black hill the sun had shouldered up, molten, and the shadow of Vessons, standing monkey-like on the lowest bar of the gate, lay on the stretch of wet clover behind him--a purple, elfin creature, gifted with a prehensile dignity.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Behind the black hill the sun had shouldered up, molten, and the shadow of Vessons, standing monkey-like on the lowest bar of the gate, lay on the stretch of wet clover behind him--a purple, elfin creature, gifted with a prehensile dignity.
