used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A summer breeze played over the hillock which was surmounted by two small tombstones.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The branches of the trees which had sheltered the grave-diggers from hail on the day of the funeral were now tossing in a frantic effort to extend their shade to the rows of asters with which Katie and Louise had bounded the two graves.
anniversarynounUS /ˌænəˈvɜːrsəri/
the date on which an event occurred in some previous year (or the celebration of it)
From this reading IT was the second anniversary of the death of Billy Salter.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Rosie Dixon had died before Billy was born, but her span of life had been as limited as his own, which had the effect of making them seem contemporaries.
astersnounUS /ˈæstərz/
plural of “aster” — any of various chiefly fall-blooming herbs of the genus Aster with showy daisylike flowers
From this reading The branches of the trees which had sheltered the grave-diggers from hail on the day of the funeral were now tossing in a frantic effort to extend their shade to the rows of asters with which Katie and Louise had bounded the two graves.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading “Seems less lonesome for Billy, don’t it, Mrs. Eveley, when Rosie has a flower bed too,” Katie had commented.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Rosie Dixon had died before Billy was born, but her span of life had been as limited as his own, which had the effect of making them seem contemporaries.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Rosie Dixon had died before Billy was born, but her span of life had been as limited as his own, which had the effect of making them seem contemporaries.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading IT was the second anniversary of the death of Billy Salter.
brought into existence
From this reading Rosie Dixon had died before Billy was born, but her span of life had been as limited as his own, which had the effect of making them seem contemporaries.
boundedadjectiveUS /ˈbaʊndəd/
having the limits or boundaries established
From this reading The branches of the trees which had sheltered the grave-diggers from hail on the day of the funeral were now tossing in a frantic effort to extend their shade to the rows of asters with which Katie and Louise had bounded the two graves.
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading The branches of the trees which had sheltered the grave-diggers from hail on the day of the funeral were now tossing in a frantic effort to extend their shade to the rows of asters with which Katie and Louise had bounded the two graves.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading A summer breeze played over the hillock which was surmounted by two small tombstones.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Rosie Dixon had died before Billy was born, but her span of life had been as limited as his own, which had the effect of making them seem contemporaries.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A summer breeze played over the hillock which was surmounted by two small tombstones.
commentedverbUS /ˈkɑːmentəd/
past form of “comment” — make or write a comment on
From this reading “Seems less lonesome for Billy, don’t it, Mrs. Eveley, when Rosie has a flower bed too,” Katie had commented.
contemporariesnounUS /kənˈtempəreriz/
all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
From this reading Rosie Dixon had died before Billy was born, but her span of life had been as limited as his own, which had the effect of making them seem contemporaries.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The branches of the trees which had sheltered the grave-diggers from hail on the day of the funeral were now tossing in a frantic effort to extend their shade to the rows of asters with which Katie and Louise had bounded the two graves.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading IT was the second anniversary of the death of Billy Salter.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading Rosie Dixon had died before Billy was born, but her span of life had been as limited as his own, which had the effect of making them seem contemporaries.
Dixon
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From this reading Rosie Dixon had died before Billy was born, but her span of life had been as limited as his own, which had the effect of making them seem contemporaries.
don't
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From this reading “Seems less lonesome for Billy, don’t it, Mrs. Eveley, when Rosie has a flower bed too,” Katie had commented.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Rosie Dixon had died before Billy was born, but her span of life had been as limited as his own, which had the effect of making them seem contemporaries.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading The branches of the trees which had sheltered the grave-diggers from hail on the day of the funeral were now tossing in a frantic effort to extend their shade to the rows of asters with which Katie and Louise had bounded the two graves.
Eveley
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From this reading “Seems less lonesome for Billy, don’t it, Mrs. Eveley, when Rosie has a flower bed too,” Katie had commented.
extendverbUS /ɪkˈstend/
extend in scope or range or area
From this reading The branches of the trees which had sheltered the grave-diggers from hail on the day of the funeral were now tossing in a frantic effort to extend their shade to the rows of asters with which Katie and Louise had bounded the two graves.
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading “Seems less lonesome for Billy, don’t it, Mrs. Eveley, when Rosie has a flower bed too,” Katie had commented.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Seems less lonesome for Billy, don’t it, Mrs. Eveley, when Rosie has a flower bed too,” Katie had commented.
franticadjectiveUS /ˈfræntɪk/
excessively agitated; distraught with fear or other violent emotion
From this reading The branches of the trees which had sheltered the grave-diggers from hail on the day of the funeral were now tossing in a frantic effort to extend their shade to the rows of asters with which Katie and Louise had bounded the two graves.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The branches of the trees which had sheltered the grave-diggers from hail on the day of the funeral were now tossing in a frantic effort to extend their shade to the rows of asters with which Katie and Louise had bounded the two graves.
funeralnounUS /ˈfjuːnərəl/
a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated
From this reading The branches of the trees which had sheltered the grave-diggers from hail on the day of the funeral were now tossing in a frantic effort to extend their shade to the rows of asters with which Katie and Louise had bounded the two graves.
grave-diggers
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From this reading The branches of the trees which had sheltered the grave-diggers from hail on the day of the funeral were now tossing in a frantic effort to extend their shade to the rows of asters with which Katie and Louise had bounded the two graves.
gravesnounUS /ɡreɪvz/
English writer known for his interest in mythology and in the classics (1895-1985)
From this reading The branches of the trees which had sheltered the grave-diggers from hail on the day of the funeral were now tossing in a frantic effort to extend their shade to the rows of asters with which Katie and Louise had bounded the two graves.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The branches of the trees which had sheltered the grave-diggers from hail on the day of the funeral were now tossing in a frantic effort to extend their shade to the rows of asters with which Katie and Louise had bounded the two graves.
hailverbUS /heɪl/
praise vociferously
From this reading The branches of the trees which had sheltered the grave-diggers from hail on the day of the funeral were now tossing in a frantic effort to extend their shade to the rows of asters with which Katie and Louise had bounded the two graves.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Seems less lonesome for Billy, don’t it, Mrs. Eveley, when Rosie has a flower bed too,” Katie had commented.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Rosie Dixon had died before Billy was born, but her span of life had been as limited as his own, which had the effect of making them seem contemporaries.
hillocknounUS /ˈhɪlək/
a small natural hill
From this reading A summer breeze played over the hillock which was surmounted by two small tombstones.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Rosie Dixon had died before Billy was born, but her span of life had been as limited as his own, which had the effect of making them seem contemporaries.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The branches of the trees which had sheltered the grave-diggers from hail on the day of the funeral were now tossing in a frantic effort to extend their shade to the rows of asters with which Katie and Louise had bounded the two graves.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IT was the second anniversary of the death of Billy Salter.
Katie
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From this reading The branches of the trees which had sheltered the grave-diggers from hail on the day of the funeral were now tossing in a frantic effort to extend their shade to the rows of asters with which Katie and Louise had bounded the two graves.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading “Seems less lonesome for Billy, don’t it, Mrs. Eveley, when Rosie has a flower bed too,” Katie had commented.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Rosie Dixon had died before Billy was born, but her span of life had been as limited as his own, which had the effect of making them seem contemporaries.
limitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading Rosie Dixon had died before Billy was born, but her span of life had been as limited as his own, which had the effect of making them seem contemporaries.
lonesomeadjectiveUS /ˈloʊnsəm/
being the only one; single and isolated from others
From this reading “Seems less lonesome for Billy, don’t it, Mrs. Eveley, when Rosie has a flower bed too,” Katie had commented.
Louise
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From this reading The branches of the trees which had sheltered the grave-diggers from hail on the day of the funeral were now tossing in a frantic effort to extend their shade to the rows of asters with which Katie and Louise had bounded the two graves.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Rosie Dixon had died before Billy was born, but her span of life had been as limited as his own, which had the effect of making them seem contemporaries.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading “Seems less lonesome for Billy, don’t it, Mrs. Eveley, when Rosie has a flower bed too,” Katie had commented.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The branches of the trees which had sheltered the grave-diggers from hail on the day of the funeral were now tossing in a frantic effort to extend their shade to the rows of asters with which Katie and Louise had bounded the two graves.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IT was the second anniversary of the death of Billy Salter.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The branches of the trees which had sheltered the grave-diggers from hail on the day of the funeral were now tossing in a frantic effort to extend their shade to the rows of asters with which Katie and Louise had bounded the two graves.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A summer breeze played over the hillock which was surmounted by two small tombstones.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Rosie Dixon had died before Billy was born, but her span of life had been as limited as his own, which had the effect of making them seem contemporaries.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading A summer breeze played over the hillock which was surmounted by two small tombstones.
Rosie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Seems less lonesome for Billy, don’t it, Mrs. Eveley, when Rosie has a flower bed too,” Katie had commented.
rowsnounUS /roʊz/
plural of “row” — an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading The branches of the trees which had sheltered the grave-diggers from hail on the day of the funeral were now tossing in a frantic effort to extend their shade to the rows of asters with which Katie and Louise had bounded the two graves.
SalternounUS /ˈsɔːltər/
someone who uses salt to preserve meat or fish or other foods
From this reading IT was the second anniversary of the death of Billy Salter.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading IT was the second anniversary of the death of Billy Salter.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Rosie Dixon had died before Billy was born, but her span of life had been as limited as his own, which had the effect of making them seem contemporaries.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading “Seems less lonesome for Billy, don’t it, Mrs. Eveley, when Rosie has a flower bed too,” Katie had commented.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading The branches of the trees which had sheltered the grave-diggers from hail on the day of the funeral were now tossing in a frantic effort to extend their shade to the rows of asters with which Katie and Louise had bounded the two graves.
shelteredadjectiveUS /ˈʃeltərd/
protected from danger or bad weather
From this reading The branches of the trees which had sheltered the grave-diggers from hail on the day of the funeral were now tossing in a frantic effort to extend their shade to the rows of asters with which Katie and Louise had bounded the two graves.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A summer breeze played over the hillock which was surmounted by two small tombstones.
spannounUS /spæn/
the complete duration of something
From this reading Rosie Dixon had died before Billy was born, but her span of life had been as limited as his own, which had the effect of making them seem contemporaries.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading A summer breeze played over the hillock which was surmounted by two small tombstones.
surmountedadjectiveUS /sərˈmaʊntɪd/
having something on top
From this reading A summer breeze played over the hillock which was surmounted by two small tombstones.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IT was the second anniversary of the death of Billy Salter.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The branches of the trees which had sheltered the grave-diggers from hail on the day of the funeral were now tossing in a frantic effort to extend their shade to the rows of asters with which Katie and Louise had bounded the two graves.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Rosie Dixon had died before Billy was born, but her span of life had been as limited as his own, which had the effect of making them seem contemporaries.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The branches of the trees which had sheltered the grave-diggers from hail on the day of the funeral were now tossing in a frantic effort to extend their shade to the rows of asters with which Katie and Louise had bounded the two graves.
tombstonesnounUS /ˈtuːmstoʊnz/
plural of “tombstone” — a stone that is used to mark a grave
From this reading A summer breeze played over the hillock which was surmounted by two small tombstones.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading “Seems less lonesome for Billy, don’t it, Mrs. Eveley, when Rosie has a flower bed too,” Katie had commented.
tossingverbUS /ˈtɔːsɪŋ/
-ing form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion
From this reading The branches of the trees which had sheltered the grave-diggers from hail on the day of the funeral were now tossing in a frantic effort to extend their shade to the rows of asters with which Katie and Louise had bounded the two graves.
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 branches of the trees which had sheltered the grave-diggers from hail on the day of the funeral were now tossing in a frantic effort to extend their shade to the rows of asters with which Katie and Louise had bounded the two graves.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A summer breeze played over the hillock which was surmounted by two small tombstones.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IT was the second anniversary of the death of Billy Salter.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The branches of the trees which had sheltered the grave-diggers from hail on the day of the funeral were now tossing in a frantic effort to extend their shade to the rows of asters with which Katie and Louise had bounded the two graves.
at the time that
From this reading “Seems less lonesome for Billy, don’t it, Mrs. Eveley, when Rosie has a flower bed too,” Katie had commented.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A summer breeze played over the hillock which was surmounted by two small tombstones.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The branches of the trees which had sheltered the grave-diggers from hail on the day of the funeral were now tossing in a frantic effort to extend their shade to the rows of asters with which Katie and Louise had bounded the two graves.
