used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One bright morning, toward the latter part of the month of September, I left Marysville for a drive to General Sutler’s residence, situated about eight miles below Marysville.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading One bright morning, toward the latter part of the month of September, I left Marysville for a drive to General Sutler’s residence, situated about eight miles below Marysville.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Several large and stately trees rear their umbrageous branches far above the roofs of the adobe buildings, which, from their sylvan retreat, peep out a ready welcome to the tired stranger.
adobenounUS /əˈdoʊbi/
the clay from which adobe bricks are made
From this reading Several large and stately trees rear their umbrageous branches far above the roofs of the adobe buildings, which, from their sylvan retreat, peep out a ready welcome to the tired stranger.
adornedadjectiveUS /əˈdɔːrnd/
provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
From this reading The grounds around the dwelling are tastefully and beautifully adorned with numerous parterres, some of which are inclosed with hedges of cactus.
adornments
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From this reading You cross Feather River at Yuba city, and follow the banks of this lovely stream, the scene varied and beautified by nature’s incomparable adornments, until the picturesque mansion of the affable and dignified general greets the eye.
affableadjectiveUS /ˈæfəbəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading You cross Feather River at Yuba city, and follow the banks of this lovely stream, the scene varied and beautified by nature’s incomparable adornments, until the picturesque mansion of the affable and dignified general greets the eye.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading You cross Feather River at Yuba city, and follow the banks of this lovely stream, the scene varied and beautified by nature’s incomparable adornments, until the picturesque mansion of the affable and dignified general greets the eye.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The grounds around the dwelling are tastefully and beautifully adorned with numerous parterres, some of which are inclosed with hedges of cactus.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading The grounds around the dwelling are tastefully and beautifully adorned with numerous parterres, some of which are inclosed with hedges of cactus.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading You cross Feather River at Yuba city, and follow the banks of this lovely stream, the scene varied and beautified by nature’s incomparable adornments, until the picturesque mansion of the affable and dignified general greets the eye.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The road leads to the back entrance of the spacious, square court-yard, which is surrounded by a range of buildings on three sides.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading You cross Feather River at Yuba city, and follow the banks of this lovely stream, the scene varied and beautified by nature’s incomparable adornments, until the picturesque mansion of the affable and dignified general greets the eye.
beautified
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From this reading You cross Feather River at Yuba city, and follow the banks of this lovely stream, the scene varied and beautified by nature’s incomparable adornments, until the picturesque mansion of the affable and dignified general greets the eye.
beautifullyadverbUS /ˈbjuːtəfli/
in a beautiful manner
From this reading The grounds around the dwelling are tastefully and beautifully adorned with numerous parterres, some of which are inclosed with hedges of cactus.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading One bright morning, toward the latter part of the month of September, I left Marysville for a drive to General Sutler’s residence, situated about eight miles below Marysville.
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading Several large and stately trees rear their umbrageous branches far above the roofs of the adobe buildings, which, from their sylvan retreat, peep out a ready welcome to the tired stranger.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading One bright morning, toward the latter part of the month of September, I left Marysville for a drive to General Sutler’s residence, situated about eight miles below Marysville.
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading The road leads to the back entrance of the spacious, square court-yard, which is surrounded by a range of buildings on three sides.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading You cross Feather River at Yuba city, and follow the banks of this lovely stream, the scene varied and beautified by nature’s incomparable adornments, until the picturesque mansion of the affable and dignified general greets the eye.
cactusnounUS /ˈkæktəs/
any succulent plant of the family Cactaceae native chiefly to arid regions of the New World and usually having spines
From this reading The grounds around the dwelling are tastefully and beautifully adorned with numerous parterres, some of which are inclosed with hedges of cactus.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading You cross Feather River at Yuba city, and follow the banks of this lovely stream, the scene varied and beautified by nature’s incomparable adornments, until the picturesque mansion of the affable and dignified general greets the eye.
court-yard
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From this reading The road leads to the back entrance of the spacious, square court-yard, which is surrounded by a range of buildings on three sides.
travel across or pass over
From this reading You cross Feather River at Yuba city, and follow the banks of this lovely stream, the scene varied and beautified by nature’s incomparable adornments, until the picturesque mansion of the affable and dignified general greets the eye.
dignifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪɡnəfaɪd/
having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance
From this reading You cross Feather River at Yuba city, and follow the banks of this lovely stream, the scene varied and beautified by nature’s incomparable adornments, until the picturesque mansion of the affable and dignified general greets the eye.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading One bright morning, toward the latter part of the month of September, I left Marysville for a drive to General Sutler’s residence, situated about eight miles below Marysville.
dwellingnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋ/
housing that someone is living in
From this reading The grounds around the dwelling are tastefully and beautifully adorned with numerous parterres, some of which are inclosed with hedges of cactus.
being one more than seven
From this reading One bright morning, toward the latter part of the month of September, I left Marysville for a drive to General Sutler’s residence, situated about eight miles below Marysville.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading The road leads to the back entrance of the spacious, square court-yard, which is surrounded by a range of buildings on three sides.
the organ of sight
From this reading You cross Feather River at Yuba city, and follow the banks of this lovely stream, the scene varied and beautified by nature’s incomparable adornments, until the picturesque mansion of the affable and dignified general greets the eye.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Several large and stately trees rear their umbrageous branches far above the roofs of the adobe buildings, which, from their sylvan retreat, peep out a ready welcome to the tired stranger.
FeatherverbUS /ˈfeðər/
join tongue and groove, in carpentry
From this reading You cross Feather River at Yuba city, and follow the banks of this lovely stream, the scene varied and beautified by nature’s incomparable adornments, until the picturesque mansion of the affable and dignified general greets the eye.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading You cross Feather River at Yuba city, and follow the banks of this lovely stream, the scene varied and beautified by nature’s incomparable adornments, until the picturesque mansion of the affable and dignified general greets the eye.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading One bright morning, toward the latter part of the month of September, I left Marysville for a drive to General Sutler’s residence, situated about eight miles below Marysville.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Several large and stately trees rear their umbrageous branches far above the roofs of the adobe buildings, which, from their sylvan retreat, peep out a ready welcome to the tired stranger.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading One bright morning, toward the latter part of the month of September, I left Marysville for a drive to General Sutler’s residence, situated about eight miles below Marysville.
greetsverbUS /ɡriːts/
third-person singular of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading You cross Feather River at Yuba city, and follow the banks of this lovely stream, the scene varied and beautified by nature’s incomparable adornments, until the picturesque mansion of the affable and dignified general greets the eye.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading The grounds around the dwelling are tastefully and beautifully adorned with numerous parterres, some of which are inclosed with hedges of cactus.
hedgesnounUS /ˈhedʒɪz/
plural of “hedge” — a fence formed by a row of closely planted shrubs or bushes
From this reading The grounds around the dwelling are tastefully and beautifully adorned with numerous parterres, some of which are inclosed with hedges of cactus.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading One bright morning, toward the latter part of the month of September, I left Marysville for a drive to General Sutler’s residence, situated about eight miles below Marysville.
inclosed
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From this reading The grounds around the dwelling are tastefully and beautifully adorned with numerous parterres, some of which are inclosed with hedges of cactus.
incomparableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkɑːmpərəbəl/
such that comparison is impossible; unsuitable for comparison or lacking features that can be compared
From this reading You cross Feather River at Yuba city, and follow the banks of this lovely stream, the scene varied and beautified by nature’s incomparable adornments, until the picturesque mansion of the affable and dignified general greets the eye.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The road leads to the back entrance of the spacious, square court-yard, which is surrounded by a range of buildings on three sides.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Several large and stately trees rear their umbrageous branches far above the roofs of the adobe buildings, which, from their sylvan retreat, peep out a ready welcome to the tired stranger.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading One bright morning, toward the latter part of the month of September, I left Marysville for a drive to General Sutler’s residence, situated about eight miles below Marysville.
leadsnounUS /liːdz/
plural of “lead” — an advantage held by a competitor in a race
From this reading The road leads to the back entrance of the spacious, square court-yard, which is surrounded by a range of buildings on three sides.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading One bright morning, toward the latter part of the month of September, I left Marysville for a drive to General Sutler’s residence, situated about eight miles below Marysville.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading You cross Feather River at Yuba city, and follow the banks of this lovely stream, the scene varied and beautified by nature’s incomparable adornments, until the picturesque mansion of the affable and dignified general greets the eye.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading You cross Feather River at Yuba city, and follow the banks of this lovely stream, the scene varied and beautified by nature’s incomparable adornments, until the picturesque mansion of the affable and dignified general greets the eye.
Marysville
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From this reading One bright morning, toward the latter part of the month of September, I left Marysville for a drive to General Sutler’s residence, situated about eight miles below Marysville.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading One bright morning, toward the latter part of the month of September, I left Marysville for a drive to General Sutler’s residence, situated about eight miles below Marysville.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading One bright morning, toward the latter part of the month of September, I left Marysville for a drive to General Sutler’s residence, situated about eight miles below Marysville.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading One bright morning, toward the latter part of the month of September, I left Marysville for a drive to General Sutler’s residence, situated about eight miles below Marysville.
nature'snounUS /ˈneɪtʃərz/
possessive form of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading You cross Feather River at Yuba city, and follow the banks of this lovely stream, the scene varied and beautified by nature’s incomparable adornments, until the picturesque mansion of the affable and dignified general greets the eye.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading The grounds around the dwelling are tastefully and beautifully adorned with numerous parterres, some of which are inclosed with hedges of cactus.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One bright morning, toward the latter part of the month of September, I left Marysville for a drive to General Sutler’s residence, situated about eight miles below Marysville.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The road leads to the back entrance of the spacious, square court-yard, which is surrounded by a range of buildings on three sides.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One bright morning, toward the latter part of the month of September, I left Marysville for a drive to General Sutler’s residence, situated about eight miles below Marysville.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Several large and stately trees rear their umbrageous branches far above the roofs of the adobe buildings, which, from their sylvan retreat, peep out a ready welcome to the tired stranger.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading One bright morning, toward the latter part of the month of September, I left Marysville for a drive to General Sutler’s residence, situated about eight miles below Marysville.
parterres
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From this reading The grounds around the dwelling are tastefully and beautifully adorned with numerous parterres, some of which are inclosed with hedges of cactus.
peepverbUS /piːp/
look furtively
From this reading Several large and stately trees rear their umbrageous branches far above the roofs of the adobe buildings, which, from their sylvan retreat, peep out a ready welcome to the tired stranger.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading You cross Feather River at Yuba city, and follow the banks of this lovely stream, the scene varied and beautified by nature’s incomparable adornments, until the picturesque mansion of the affable and dignified general greets the eye.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading The road leads to the back entrance of the spacious, square court-yard, which is surrounded by a range of buildings on three sides.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Several large and stately trees rear their umbrageous branches far above the roofs of the adobe buildings, which, from their sylvan retreat, peep out a ready welcome to the tired stranger.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading Several large and stately trees rear their umbrageous branches far above the roofs of the adobe buildings, which, from their sylvan retreat, peep out a ready welcome to the tired stranger.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading One bright morning, toward the latter part of the month of September, I left Marysville for a drive to General Sutler’s residence, situated about eight miles below Marysville.
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading Several large and stately trees rear their umbrageous branches far above the roofs of the adobe buildings, which, from their sylvan retreat, peep out a ready welcome to the tired stranger.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading You cross Feather River at Yuba city, and follow the banks of this lovely stream, the scene varied and beautified by nature’s incomparable adornments, until the picturesque mansion of the affable and dignified general greets the eye.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading The road leads to the back entrance of the spacious, square court-yard, which is surrounded by a range of buildings on three sides.
roofsnounUS /ruːfs/
plural of “roof” — a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading Several large and stately trees rear their umbrageous branches far above the roofs of the adobe buildings, which, from their sylvan retreat, peep out a ready welcome to the tired stranger.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading You cross Feather River at Yuba city, and follow the banks of this lovely stream, the scene varied and beautified by nature’s incomparable adornments, until the picturesque mansion of the affable and dignified general greets the eye.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading One bright morning, toward the latter part of the month of September, I left Marysville for a drive to General Sutler’s residence, situated about eight miles below Marysville.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Several large and stately trees rear their umbrageous branches far above the roofs of the adobe buildings, which, from their sylvan retreat, peep out a ready welcome to the tired stranger.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The road leads to the back entrance of the spacious, square court-yard, which is surrounded by a range of buildings on three sides.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading One bright morning, toward the latter part of the month of September, I left Marysville for a drive to General Sutler’s residence, situated about eight miles below Marysville.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The grounds around the dwelling are tastefully and beautifully adorned with numerous parterres, some of which are inclosed with hedges of cactus.
spaciousadjectiveUS /ˈspeɪʃəs/
very large in expanse or scope
From this reading The road leads to the back entrance of the spacious, square court-yard, which is surrounded by a range of buildings on three sides.
make square
From this reading The road leads to the back entrance of the spacious, square court-yard, which is surrounded by a range of buildings on three sides.
statelyadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtli/
impressive in appearance
From this reading Several large and stately trees rear their umbrageous branches far above the roofs of the adobe buildings, which, from their sylvan retreat, peep out a ready welcome to the tired stranger.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading Several large and stately trees rear their umbrageous branches far above the roofs of the adobe buildings, which, from their sylvan retreat, peep out a ready welcome to the tired stranger.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading You cross Feather River at Yuba city, and follow the banks of this lovely stream, the scene varied and beautified by nature’s incomparable adornments, until the picturesque mansion of the affable and dignified general greets the eye.
confined on all sides
From this reading The road leads to the back entrance of the spacious, square court-yard, which is surrounded by a range of buildings on three sides.
Sutler's
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From this reading One bright morning, toward the latter part of the month of September, I left Marysville for a drive to General Sutler’s residence, situated about eight miles below Marysville.
sylvannounUS /ˈsɪlvən/
a spirit that lives in or frequents the woods
From this reading Several large and stately trees rear their umbrageous branches far above the roofs of the adobe buildings, which, from their sylvan retreat, peep out a ready welcome to the tired stranger.
tastefullyadverbUS /ˈteɪstfəli/
with taste; in a tasteful manner
From this reading The grounds around the dwelling are tastefully and beautifully adorned with numerous parterres, some of which are inclosed with hedges of cactus.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading One bright morning, toward the latter part of the month of September, I left Marysville for a drive to General Sutler’s residence, situated about eight miles below Marysville.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Several large and stately trees rear their umbrageous branches far above the roofs of the adobe buildings, which, from their sylvan retreat, peep out a ready welcome to the tired stranger.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading You cross Feather River at Yuba city, and follow the banks of this lovely stream, the scene varied and beautified by nature’s incomparable adornments, until the picturesque mansion of the affable and dignified general greets the eye.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The road leads to the back entrance of the spacious, square court-yard, which is surrounded by a range of buildings on three sides.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading Several large and stately trees rear their umbrageous branches far above the roofs of the adobe buildings, which, from their sylvan retreat, peep out a ready welcome to the tired stranger.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One bright morning, toward the latter part of the month of September, I left Marysville for a drive to General Sutler’s residence, situated about eight miles below Marysville.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading One bright morning, toward the latter part of the month of September, I left Marysville for a drive to General Sutler’s residence, situated about eight miles below Marysville.
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 Several large and stately trees rear their umbrageous branches far above the roofs of the adobe buildings, which, from their sylvan retreat, peep out a ready welcome to the tired stranger.
umbrageousadjective
filled with shade
From this reading Several large and stately trees rear their umbrageous branches far above the roofs of the adobe buildings, which, from their sylvan retreat, peep out a ready welcome to the tired stranger.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading You cross Feather River at Yuba city, and follow the banks of this lovely stream, the scene varied and beautified by nature’s incomparable adornments, until the picturesque mansion of the affable and dignified general greets the eye.
variedadjectiveUS /ˈverid/
characterized by variety
From this reading You cross Feather River at Yuba city, and follow the banks of this lovely stream, the scene varied and beautified by nature’s incomparable adornments, until the picturesque mansion of the affable and dignified general greets the eye.
accept gladly
From this reading Several large and stately trees rear their umbrageous branches far above the roofs of the adobe buildings, which, from their sylvan retreat, peep out a ready welcome to the tired stranger.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The road leads to the back entrance of the spacious, square court-yard, which is surrounded by a range of buildings on three sides.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The grounds around the dwelling are tastefully and beautifully adorned with numerous parterres, some of which are inclosed with hedges of cactus.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You cross Feather River at Yuba city, and follow the banks of this lovely stream, the scene varied and beautified by nature’s incomparable adornments, until the picturesque mansion of the affable and dignified general greets the eye.
Yuba
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From this reading You cross Feather River at Yuba city, and follow the banks of this lovely stream, the scene varied and beautified by nature’s incomparable adornments, until the picturesque mansion of the affable and dignified general greets the eye.
