used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Ten minutes later Rhoda stood fastening her glove at her father’s door and looking out upon a world of suddenly novel charm.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading The roses and sweet-williams stood sheer against the sky, with fifty yellow butterflies dancing above them.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The roses and sweet-williams stood sheer against the sky, with fifty yellow butterflies dancing above them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ten minutes later Rhoda stood fastening her glove at her father’s door and looking out upon a world of suddenly novel charm.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Over the verge of the garden—there was not more than ten feet of it in any direction—she saw tree-tops and the big green shoulders of the lower hills, and very far down a mat of fleecy clouds that hid the flanks of some of these.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The door opened, as it were, upon eternity, with a patch of garden between, but eternity was blue and sun-filled and encouraging.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Ten minutes later Rhoda stood fastening her glove at her father’s door and looking out upon a world of suddenly novel charm.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The door opened, as it were, upon eternity, with a patch of garden between, but eternity was blue and sun-filled and encouraging.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Over the verge of the garden—there was not more than ten feet of it in any direction—she saw tree-tops and the big green shoulders of the lower hills, and very far down a mat of fleecy clouds that hid the flanks of some of these.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading The door opened, as it were, upon eternity, with a patch of garden between, but eternity was blue and sun-filled and encouraging.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The door opened, as it were, upon eternity, with a patch of garden between, but eternity was blue and sun-filled and encouraging.
butterfliesnounUS /ˈbʌtərflaɪz/
plural of “butterfly” — diurnal insect typically having a slender body with knobbed antennae and broad colorful wings
From this reading The roses and sweet-williams stood sheer against the sky, with fifty yellow butterflies dancing above them.
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading Ten minutes later Rhoda stood fastening her glove at her father’s door and looking out upon a world of suddenly novel charm.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading Over the verge of the garden—there was not more than ten feet of it in any direction—she saw tree-tops and the big green shoulders of the lower hills, and very far down a mat of fleecy clouds that hid the flanks of some of these.
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading The roses and sweet-williams stood sheer against the sky, with fifty yellow butterflies dancing above them.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Over the verge of the garden—there was not more than ten feet of it in any direction—she saw tree-tops and the big green shoulders of the lower hills, and very far down a mat of fleecy clouds that hid the flanks of some of these.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Ten minutes later Rhoda stood fastening her glove at her father’s door and looking out upon a world of suddenly novel charm.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Over the verge of the garden—there was not more than ten feet of it in any direction—she saw tree-tops and the big green shoulders of the lower hills, and very far down a mat of fleecy clouds that hid the flanks of some of these.
encouragingadjectiveUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒɪŋ/
giving courage or confidence or hope
From this reading The door opened, as it were, upon eternity, with a patch of garden between, but eternity was blue and sun-filled and encouraging.
enticingadjectiveUS /enˈtaɪsɪŋ/
highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire
From this reading The sunlight was tempting, enticing.
eternitynounUS /ɪˈtɜːrnəti/
time without end
From this reading The door opened, as it were, upon eternity, with a patch of garden between, but eternity was blue and sun-filled and encouraging.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Over the verge of the garden—there was not more than ten feet of it in any direction—she saw tree-tops and the big green shoulders of the lower hills, and very far down a mat of fleecy clouds that hid the flanks of some of these.
fasteningnounUS /ˈfæsənɪŋ/
restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place
From this reading Ten minutes later Rhoda stood fastening her glove at her father’s door and looking out upon a world of suddenly novel charm.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Ten minutes later Rhoda stood fastening her glove at her father’s door and looking out upon a world of suddenly novel charm.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Over the verge of the garden—there was not more than ten feet of it in any direction—she saw tree-tops and the big green shoulders of the lower hills, and very far down a mat of fleecy clouds that hid the flanks of some of these.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading The roses and sweet-williams stood sheer against the sky, with fifty yellow butterflies dancing above them.
flanksnounUS /flæŋks/
plural of “flank” — the side of military or naval formation
From this reading Over the verge of the garden—there was not more than ten feet of it in any direction—she saw tree-tops and the big green shoulders of the lower hills, and very far down a mat of fleecy clouds that hid the flanks of some of these.
fleecyadjectiveUS /ˈfliːsi/
(of fabrics) having soft nap produced by brushing
From this reading Over the verge of the garden—there was not more than ten feet of it in any direction—she saw tree-tops and the big green shoulders of the lower hills, and very far down a mat of fleecy clouds that hid the flanks of some of these.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading The door opened, as it were, upon eternity, with a patch of garden between, but eternity was blue and sun-filled and encouraging.
glovenounUS /ɡlʌv/
the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball
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green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Over the verge of the garden—there was not more than ten feet of it in any direction—she saw tree-tops and the big green shoulders of the lower hills, and very far down a mat of fleecy clouds that hid the flanks of some of these.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Ten minutes later Rhoda stood fastening her glove at her father’s door and looking out upon a world of suddenly novel charm.
inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading Over the verge of the garden—there was not more than ten feet of it in any direction—she saw tree-tops and the big green shoulders of the lower hills, and very far down a mat of fleecy clouds that hid the flanks of some of these.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Over the verge of the garden—there was not more than ten feet of it in any direction—she saw tree-tops and the big green shoulders of the lower hills, and very far down a mat of fleecy clouds that hid the flanks of some of these.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Over the verge of the garden—there was not more than ten feet of it in any direction—she saw tree-tops and the big green shoulders of the lower hills, and very far down a mat of fleecy clouds that hid the flanks of some of these.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The door opened, as it were, upon eternity, with a patch of garden between, but eternity was blue and sun-filled and encouraging.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Ten minutes later Rhoda stood fastening her glove at her father’s door and looking out upon a world of suddenly novel charm.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Ten minutes later Rhoda stood fastening her glove at her father’s door and looking out upon a world of suddenly novel charm.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading Over the verge of the garden—there was not more than ten feet of it in any direction—she saw tree-tops and the big green shoulders of the lower hills, and very far down a mat of fleecy clouds that hid the flanks of some of these.
matnounUS /mæt/
a thick flat pad used as a floor covering
From this reading Over the verge of the garden—there was not more than ten feet of it in any direction—she saw tree-tops and the big green shoulders of the lower hills, and very far down a mat of fleecy clouds that hid the flanks of some of these.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Ten minutes later Rhoda stood fastening her glove at her father’s door and looking out upon a world of suddenly novel charm.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Over the verge of the garden—there was not more than ten feet of it in any direction—she saw tree-tops and the big green shoulders of the lower hills, and very far down a mat of fleecy clouds that hid the flanks of some of these.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Over the verge of the garden—there was not more than ten feet of it in any direction—she saw tree-tops and the big green shoulders of the lower hills, and very far down a mat of fleecy clouds that hid the flanks of some of these.
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading Ten minutes later Rhoda stood fastening her glove at her father’s door and looking out upon a world of suddenly novel charm.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ten minutes later Rhoda stood fastening her glove at her father’s door and looking out upon a world of suddenly novel charm.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The door opened, as it were, upon eternity, with a patch of garden between, but eternity was blue and sun-filled and encouraging.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Ten minutes later Rhoda stood fastening her glove at her father’s door and looking out upon a world of suddenly novel charm.
OverprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Over the verge of the garden—there was not more than ten feet of it in any direction—she saw tree-tops and the big green shoulders of the lower hills, and very far down a mat of fleecy clouds that hid the flanks of some of these.
patchnounUS /pætʃ/
a small contrasting part of something
From this reading The door opened, as it were, upon eternity, with a patch of garden between, but eternity was blue and sun-filled and encouraging.
Rhoda
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From this reading Ten minutes later Rhoda stood fastening her glove at her father’s door and looking out upon a world of suddenly novel charm.
plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading The roses and sweet-williams stood sheer against the sky, with fifty yellow butterflies dancing above them.
cut with a saw
From this reading Over the verge of the garden—there was not more than ten feet of it in any direction—she saw tree-tops and the big green shoulders of the lower hills, and very far down a mat of fleecy clouds that hid the flanks of some of these.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Over the verge of the garden—there was not more than ten feet of it in any direction—she saw tree-tops and the big green shoulders of the lower hills, and very far down a mat of fleecy clouds that hid the flanks of some of these.
sheeradjectiveUS /ʃɪr/
complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers
From this reading The roses and sweet-williams stood sheer against the sky, with fifty yellow butterflies dancing above them.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading Over the verge of the garden—there was not more than ten feet of it in any direction—she saw tree-tops and the big green shoulders of the lower hills, and very far down a mat of fleecy clouds that hid the flanks of some of these.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading The roses and sweet-williams stood sheer against the sky, with fifty yellow butterflies dancing above them.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Over the verge of the garden—there was not more than ten feet of it in any direction—she saw tree-tops and the big green shoulders of the lower hills, and very far down a mat of fleecy clouds that hid the flanks of some of these.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Ten minutes later Rhoda stood fastening her glove at her father’s door and looking out upon a world of suddenly novel charm.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Ten minutes later Rhoda stood fastening her glove at her father’s door and looking out upon a world of suddenly novel charm.
sun-filled
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From this reading The door opened, as it were, upon eternity, with a patch of garden between, but eternity was blue and sun-filled and encouraging.
the rays of the sun
From this reading The sunlight was tempting, enticing.
sweet-williams
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From this reading The roses and sweet-williams stood sheer against the sky, with fifty yellow butterflies dancing above them.
temptingadjectiveUS /ˈtemptɪŋ/
highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire
From this reading The sunlight was tempting, enticing.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Ten minutes later Rhoda stood fastening her glove at her father’s door and looking out upon a world of suddenly novel charm.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Over the verge of the garden—there was not more than ten feet of it in any direction—she saw tree-tops and the big green shoulders of the lower hills, and very far down a mat of fleecy clouds that hid the flanks of some of these.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Over the verge of the garden—there was not more than ten feet of it in any direction—she saw tree-tops and the big green shoulders of the lower hills, and very far down a mat of fleecy clouds that hid the flanks of some of these.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The door opened, as it were, upon eternity, with a patch of garden between, but eternity was blue and sun-filled and encouraging.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The roses and sweet-williams stood sheer against the sky, with fifty yellow butterflies dancing above them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Over the verge of the garden—there was not more than ten feet of it in any direction—she saw tree-tops and the big green shoulders of the lower hills, and very far down a mat of fleecy clouds that hid the flanks of some of these.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Over the verge of the garden—there was not more than ten feet of it in any direction—she saw tree-tops and the big green shoulders of the lower hills, and very far down a mat of fleecy clouds that hid the flanks of some of these.
tree-tops
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From this reading Over the verge of the garden—there was not more than ten feet of it in any direction—she saw tree-tops and the big green shoulders of the lower hills, and very far down a mat of fleecy clouds that hid the flanks of some of these.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Ten minutes later Rhoda stood fastening her glove at her father’s door and looking out upon a world of suddenly novel charm.
vergenounUS /vɜːrdʒ/
a region marking a boundary
From this reading Over the verge of the garden—there was not more than ten feet of it in any direction—she saw tree-tops and the big green shoulders of the lower hills, and very far down a mat of fleecy clouds that hid the flanks of some of these.
precisely as stated
From this reading Over the verge of the garden—there was not more than ten feet of it in any direction—she saw tree-tops and the big green shoulders of the lower hills, and very far down a mat of fleecy clouds that hid the flanks of some of these.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The door opened, as it were, upon eternity, with a patch of garden between, but eternity was blue and sun-filled and encouraging.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The door opened, as it were, upon eternity, with a patch of garden between, but eternity was blue and sun-filled and encouraging.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The door opened, as it were, upon eternity, with a patch of garden between, but eternity was blue and sun-filled and encouraging.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Ten minutes later Rhoda stood fastening her glove at her father’s door and looking out upon a world of suddenly novel charm.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading The roses and sweet-williams stood sheer against the sky, with fifty yellow butterflies dancing above them.
