used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Adventuring on "Sugar Loaf"_ It was a glorious summer morning, and as I descended the staircase I could look through the wide opened door and see the rolling acres of "Hildebrand Hundred" lying gracious and fair under a cloudless sky.
acresnounUS /ˈeɪkərz/
extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use
From this reading _Adventuring on "Sugar Loaf"_ It was a glorious summer morning, and as I descended the staircase I could look through the wide opened door and see the rolling acres of "Hildebrand Hundred" lying gracious and fair under a cloudless sky.
Adventuring
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From this reading _Adventuring on "Sugar Loaf"_ It was a glorious summer morning, and as I descended the staircase I could look through the wide opened door and see the rolling acres of "Hildebrand Hundred" lying gracious and fair under a cloudless sky.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Nobody seemed to be around, although it was nearly nine o'clock, and I walked into the library.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Bees were humming among the flowers, and a whiff of new mown hay drifted in on a vagrant breeze.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Adventuring on "Sugar Loaf"_ It was a glorious summer morning, and as I descended the staircase I could look through the wide opened door and see the rolling acres of "Hildebrand Hundred" lying gracious and fair under a cloudless sky.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Nobody seemed to be around, although it was nearly nine o'clock, and I walked into the library.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _Adventuring on "Sugar Loaf"_ It was a glorious summer morning, and as I descended the staircase I could look through the wide opened door and see the rolling acres of "Hildebrand Hundred" lying gracious and fair under a cloudless sky.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Yes, this old world is a pretty pleasant place to live in, provided of course that one doesn't make a tactical mistake and settle down too far East or West, as the case may be.
BeesnounUS /biːz/
plural of “bee” — any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species
From this reading Bees were humming among the flowers, and a whiff of new mown hay drifted in on a vagrant breeze.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading Bees were humming among the flowers, and a whiff of new mown hay drifted in on a vagrant breeze.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But given the right place and the right people, and existence on this planet may be very comfortable indeed.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Yes, this old world is a pretty pleasant place to live in, provided of course that one doesn't make a tactical mistake and settle down too far East or West, as the case may be.
cloudlessadjectiveUS /ˈklaʊdləs/
free from clouds
From this reading _Adventuring on "Sugar Loaf"_ It was a glorious summer morning, and as I descended the staircase I could look through the wide opened door and see the rolling acres of "Hildebrand Hundred" lying gracious and fair under a cloudless sky.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading But given the right place and the right people, and existence on this planet may be very comfortable indeed.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading _Adventuring on "Sugar Loaf"_ It was a glorious summer morning, and as I descended the staircase I could look through the wide opened door and see the rolling acres of "Hildebrand Hundred" lying gracious and fair under a cloudless sky.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Yes, this old world is a pretty pleasant place to live in, provided of course that one doesn't make a tactical mistake and settle down too far East or West, as the case may be.
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading _Adventuring on "Sugar Loaf"_ It was a glorious summer morning, and as I descended the staircase I could look through the wide opened door and see the rolling acres of "Hildebrand Hundred" lying gracious and fair under a cloudless sky.
doesn't
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From this reading Yes, this old world is a pretty pleasant place to live in, provided of course that one doesn't make a tactical mistake and settle down too far East or West, as the case may be.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading _Adventuring on "Sugar Loaf"_ It was a glorious summer morning, and as I descended the staircase I could look through the wide opened door and see the rolling acres of "Hildebrand Hundred" lying gracious and fair under a cloudless sky.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Yes, this old world is a pretty pleasant place to live in, provided of course that one doesn't make a tactical mistake and settle down too far East or West, as the case may be.
driftedverbUS /ˈdrɪftəd/
past form of “drift” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading Bees were humming among the flowers, and a whiff of new mown hay drifted in on a vagrant breeze.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading Yes, this old world is a pretty pleasant place to live in, provided of course that one doesn't make a tactical mistake and settle down too far East or West, as the case may be.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading But given the right place and the right people, and existence on this planet may be very comfortable indeed.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading _Adventuring on "Sugar Loaf"_ It was a glorious summer morning, and as I descended the staircase I could look through the wide opened door and see the rolling acres of "Hildebrand Hundred" lying gracious and fair under a cloudless sky.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Yes, this old world is a pretty pleasant place to live in, provided of course that one doesn't make a tactical mistake and settle down too far East or West, as the case may be.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Bees were humming among the flowers, and a whiff of new mown hay drifted in on a vagrant breeze.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading But given the right place and the right people, and existence on this planet may be very comfortable indeed.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading _Adventuring on "Sugar Loaf"_ It was a glorious summer morning, and as I descended the staircase I could look through the wide opened door and see the rolling acres of "Hildebrand Hundred" lying gracious and fair under a cloudless sky.
characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit
From this reading _Adventuring on "Sugar Loaf"_ It was a glorious summer morning, and as I descended the staircase I could look through the wide opened door and see the rolling acres of "Hildebrand Hundred" lying gracious and fair under a cloudless sky.
haynounUS /heɪ/
grass mowed and cured for use as fodder
From this reading Bees were humming among the flowers, and a whiff of new mown hay drifted in on a vagrant breeze.
HildebrandnounUS /ˈhɪldɪbrænd/
the Italian pope who fought to establish the supremacy of the pope over the Roman Catholic Church and the supremacy of the church over the state (1020-1085)
From this reading _Adventuring on "Sugar Loaf"_ It was a glorious summer morning, and as I descended the staircase I could look through the wide opened door and see the rolling acres of "Hildebrand Hundred" lying gracious and fair under a cloudless sky.
hummingnounUS /ˈhʌmɪŋ/
a humming noise
From this reading Bees were humming among the flowers, and a whiff of new mown hay drifted in on a vagrant breeze.
ten 10s
From this reading _Adventuring on "Sugar Loaf"_ It was a glorious summer morning, and as I descended the staircase I could look through the wide opened door and see the rolling acres of "Hildebrand Hundred" lying gracious and fair under a cloudless sky.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _Adventuring on "Sugar Loaf"_ It was a glorious summer morning, and as I descended the staircase I could look through the wide opened door and see the rolling acres of "Hildebrand Hundred" lying gracious and fair under a cloudless sky.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Bees were humming among the flowers, and a whiff of new mown hay drifted in on a vagrant breeze.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading But given the right place and the right people, and existence on this planet may be very comfortable indeed.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Nobody seemed to be around, although it was nearly nine o'clock, and I walked into the library.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Yes, this old world is a pretty pleasant place to live in, provided of course that one doesn't make a tactical mistake and settle down too far East or West, as the case may be.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _Adventuring on "Sugar Loaf"_ It was a glorious summer morning, and as I descended the staircase I could look through the wide opened door and see the rolling acres of "Hildebrand Hundred" lying gracious and fair under a cloudless sky.
a room where books are kept
From this reading Nobody seemed to be around, although it was nearly nine o'clock, and I walked into the library.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Yes, this old world is a pretty pleasant place to live in, provided of course that one doesn't make a tactical mistake and settle down too far East or West, as the case may be.
LoafnounUS /loʊf/
a shaped mass of baked bread that is usually sliced before eating
From this reading _Adventuring on "Sugar Loaf"_ It was a glorious summer morning, and as I descended the staircase I could look through the wide opened door and see the rolling acres of "Hildebrand Hundred" lying gracious and fair under a cloudless sky.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading _Adventuring on "Sugar Loaf"_ It was a glorious summer morning, and as I descended the staircase I could look through the wide opened door and see the rolling acres of "Hildebrand Hundred" lying gracious and fair under a cloudless sky.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading _Adventuring on "Sugar Loaf"_ It was a glorious summer morning, and as I descended the staircase I could look through the wide opened door and see the rolling acres of "Hildebrand Hundred" lying gracious and fair under a cloudless sky.
engage in
From this reading Yes, this old world is a pretty pleasant place to live in, provided of course that one doesn't make a tactical mistake and settle down too far East or West, as the case may be.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Yes, this old world is a pretty pleasant place to live in, provided of course that one doesn't make a tactical mistake and settle down too far East or West, as the case may be.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading Yes, this old world is a pretty pleasant place to live in, provided of course that one doesn't make a tactical mistake and settle down too far East or West, as the case may be.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading _Adventuring on "Sugar Loaf"_ It was a glorious summer morning, and as I descended the staircase I could look through the wide opened door and see the rolling acres of "Hildebrand Hundred" lying gracious and fair under a cloudless sky.
mownadjective
(used of grass or vegetation) cut down with a hand implement or machine
From this reading Bees were humming among the flowers, and a whiff of new mown hay drifted in on a vagrant breeze.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Nobody seemed to be around, although it was nearly nine o'clock, and I walked into the library.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Bees were humming among the flowers, and a whiff of new mown hay drifted in on a vagrant breeze.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading Nobody seemed to be around, although it was nearly nine o'clock, and I walked into the library.
no person; not anyone
From this reading Nobody seemed to be around, although it was nearly nine o'clock, and I walked into the library.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Nobody seemed to be around, although it was nearly nine o'clock, and I walked into the library.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Adventuring on "Sugar Loaf"_ It was a glorious summer morning, and as I descended the staircase I could look through the wide opened door and see the rolling acres of "Hildebrand Hundred" lying gracious and fair under a cloudless sky.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Yes, this old world is a pretty pleasant place to live in, provided of course that one doesn't make a tactical mistake and settle down too far East or West, as the case may be.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _Adventuring on "Sugar Loaf"_ It was a glorious summer morning, and as I descended the staircase I could look through the wide opened door and see the rolling acres of "Hildebrand Hundred" lying gracious and fair under a cloudless sky.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Yes, this old world is a pretty pleasant place to live in, provided of course that one doesn't make a tactical mistake and settle down too far East or West, as the case may be.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading _Adventuring on "Sugar Loaf"_ It was a glorious summer morning, and as I descended the staircase I could look through the wide opened door and see the rolling acres of "Hildebrand Hundred" lying gracious and fair under a cloudless sky.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Yes, this old world is a pretty pleasant place to live in, provided of course that one doesn't make a tactical mistake and settle down too far East or West, as the case may be.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading But given the right place and the right people, and existence on this planet may be very comfortable indeed.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Yes, this old world is a pretty pleasant place to live in, provided of course that one doesn't make a tactical mistake and settle down too far East or West, as the case may be.
planetnounUS /ˈplænət/
(astronomy) any of the nine large celestial bodies in the solar system that revolve around the sun and shine by reflected light
From this reading But given the right place and the right people, and existence on this planet may be very comfortable indeed.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Yes, this old world is a pretty pleasant place to live in, provided of course that one doesn't make a tactical mistake and settle down too far East or West, as the case may be.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Yes, this old world is a pretty pleasant place to live in, provided of course that one doesn't make a tactical mistake and settle down too far East or West, as the case may be.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Yes, this old world is a pretty pleasant place to live in, provided of course that one doesn't make a tactical mistake and settle down too far East or West, as the case may be.
precisely, exactly
From this reading But given the right place and the right people, and existence on this planet may be very comfortable indeed.
uttered with a trill
From this reading _Adventuring on "Sugar Loaf"_ It was a glorious summer morning, and as I descended the staircase I could look through the wide opened door and see the rolling acres of "Hildebrand Hundred" lying gracious and fair under a cloudless sky.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading _Adventuring on "Sugar Loaf"_ It was a glorious summer morning, and as I descended the staircase I could look through the wide opened door and see the rolling acres of "Hildebrand Hundred" lying gracious and fair under a cloudless sky.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Nobody seemed to be around, although it was nearly nine o'clock, and I walked into the library.
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading Yes, this old world is a pretty pleasant place to live in, provided of course that one doesn't make a tactical mistake and settle down too far East or West, as the case may be.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading _Adventuring on "Sugar Loaf"_ It was a glorious summer morning, and as I descended the staircase I could look through the wide opened door and see the rolling acres of "Hildebrand Hundred" lying gracious and fair under a cloudless sky.
staircasenounUS /ˈsterkeɪs/
a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps
From this reading _Adventuring on "Sugar Loaf"_ It was a glorious summer morning, and as I descended the staircase I could look through the wide opened door and see the rolling acres of "Hildebrand Hundred" lying gracious and fair under a cloudless sky.
SugarnounUS /ˈʃʊɡər/
a white crystalline carbohydrate used as a sweetener and preservative
From this reading _Adventuring on "Sugar Loaf"_ It was a glorious summer morning, and as I descended the staircase I could look through the wide opened door and see the rolling acres of "Hildebrand Hundred" lying gracious and fair under a cloudless sky.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading _Adventuring on "Sugar Loaf"_ It was a glorious summer morning, and as I descended the staircase I could look through the wide opened door and see the rolling acres of "Hildebrand Hundred" lying gracious and fair under a cloudless sky.
tacticaladjectiveUS /ˈtæktɪkəl/
of or pertaining to tactic or tactics
From this reading Yes, this old world is a pretty pleasant place to live in, provided of course that one doesn't make a tactical mistake and settle down too far East or West, as the case may be.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Yes, this old world is a pretty pleasant place to live in, provided of course that one doesn't make a tactical mistake and settle down too far East or West, as the case may be.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Adventuring on "Sugar Loaf"_ It was a glorious summer morning, and as I descended the staircase I could look through the wide opened door and see the rolling acres of "Hildebrand Hundred" lying gracious and fair under a cloudless sky.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Yes, this old world is a pretty pleasant place to live in, provided of course that one doesn't make a tactical mistake and settle down too far East or West, as the case may be.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading _Adventuring on "Sugar Loaf"_ It was a glorious summer morning, and as I descended the staircase I could look through the wide opened door and see the rolling acres of "Hildebrand Hundred" lying gracious and fair under a cloudless sky.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Yes, this old world is a pretty pleasant place to live in, provided of course that one doesn't make a tactical mistake and settle down too far East or West, as the case may be.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Yes, this old world is a pretty pleasant place to live in, provided of course that one doesn't make a tactical mistake and settle down too far East or West, as the case may be.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading _Adventuring on "Sugar Loaf"_ It was a glorious summer morning, and as I descended the staircase I could look through the wide opened door and see the rolling acres of "Hildebrand Hundred" lying gracious and fair under a cloudless sky.
vagrantnounUS /ˈveɪɡrənt/
a wanderer who has no established residence or visible means of support
From this reading Bees were humming among the flowers, and a whiff of new mown hay drifted in on a vagrant breeze.
precisely as stated
From this reading But given the right place and the right people, and existence on this planet may be very comfortable indeed.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Nobody seemed to be around, although it was nearly nine o'clock, and I walked into the library.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Adventuring on "Sugar Loaf"_ It was a glorious summer morning, and as I descended the staircase I could look through the wide opened door and see the rolling acres of "Hildebrand Hundred" lying gracious and fair under a cloudless sky.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Bees were humming among the flowers, and a whiff of new mown hay drifted in on a vagrant breeze.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading Yes, this old world is a pretty pleasant place to live in, provided of course that one doesn't make a tactical mistake and settle down too far East or West, as the case may be.
whiffnounUS /wɪf/
a short light gust of air
From this reading Bees were humming among the flowers, and a whiff of new mown hay drifted in on a vagrant breeze.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading _Adventuring on "Sugar Loaf"_ It was a glorious summer morning, and as I descended the staircase I could look through the wide opened door and see the rolling acres of "Hildebrand Hundred" lying gracious and fair under a cloudless sky.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Yes, this old world is a pretty pleasant place to live in, provided of course that one doesn't make a tactical mistake and settle down too far East or West, as the case may be.
an affirmative
From this reading Yes, this old world is a pretty pleasant place to live in, provided of course that one doesn't make a tactical mistake and settle down too far East or West, as the case may be.
