used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She had been left in charge of Linda and she followed her now to the porch: that exciting porch surmounting a castle wall of rock, with soft niches of green where Nature's mother-hand found vulnerable spots to plant her lovely ferns and flowers.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading She scowled now against the dazzling sun and boisterous wind.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She had been left in charge of Linda and she followed her now to the porch: that exciting porch surmounting a castle wall of rock, with soft niches of green where Nature's mother-hand found vulnerable spots to plant her lovely ferns and flowers.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Be you goin' to set out here?" she roared at Linda.
AuroranounUS /ərˈɔːrə/
the first light of day
From this reading To Blanche Aurora the situation of the cottage was objectionably noisy and windy, and she often wished her employer's house could be moved back on the road where one could see the passing.
Aurora's
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From this reading THE HARBOR Blanche Aurora's prey could not so easily escape her.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading To Blanche Aurora the situation of the cottage was objectionably noisy and windy, and she often wished her employer's house could be moved back on the road where one could see the passing.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To Blanche Aurora the situation of the cottage was objectionably noisy and windy, and she often wished her employer's house could be moved back on the road where one could see the passing.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She had been left in charge of Linda and she followed her now to the porch: that exciting porch surmounting a castle wall of rock, with soft niches of green where Nature's mother-hand found vulnerable spots to plant her lovely ferns and flowers.
Blanche
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From this reading THE HARBOR Blanche Aurora's prey could not so easily escape her.
boisterousadjectiveUS /ˈbɔɪstərəs/
noisy and lacking in restraint or discipline
From this reading She scowled now against the dazzling sun and boisterous wind.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading She had been left in charge of Linda and she followed her now to the porch: that exciting porch surmounting a castle wall of rock, with soft niches of green where Nature's mother-hand found vulnerable spots to plant her lovely ferns and flowers.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading She had been left in charge of Linda and she followed her now to the porch: that exciting porch surmounting a castle wall of rock, with soft niches of green where Nature's mother-hand found vulnerable spots to plant her lovely ferns and flowers.
a small house with a single story
From this reading To Blanche Aurora the situation of the cottage was objectionably noisy and windy, and she often wished her employer's house could be moved back on the road where one could see the passing.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading THE HARBOR Blanche Aurora's prey could not so easily escape her.
dazzlingadjectiveUS /ˈdæzəlɪŋ/
amazingly impressive; suggestive of the flashing of lightning
From this reading She scowled now against the dazzling sun and boisterous wind.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading THE HARBOR Blanche Aurora's prey could not so easily escape her.
employer'snounUS /emˈplɔɪərz/
possessive form of “employer” — a person or firm that employs workers
From this reading To Blanche Aurora the situation of the cottage was objectionably noisy and windy, and she often wished her employer's house could be moved back on the road where one could see the passing.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading THE HARBOR Blanche Aurora's prey could not so easily escape her.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading She had been left in charge of Linda and she followed her now to the porch: that exciting porch surmounting a castle wall of rock, with soft niches of green where Nature's mother-hand found vulnerable spots to plant her lovely ferns and flowers.
fernsnounUS /fɜːrnz/
plural of “fern” — any of numerous flowerless and seedless vascular plants having true roots from a rhizome and fronds that uncurl upward; reproduce by spores
From this reading She had been left in charge of Linda and she followed her now to the porch: that exciting porch surmounting a castle wall of rock, with soft niches of green where Nature's mother-hand found vulnerable spots to plant her lovely ferns and flowers.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading She had been left in charge of Linda and she followed her now to the porch: that exciting porch surmounting a castle wall of rock, with soft niches of green where Nature's mother-hand found vulnerable spots to plant her lovely ferns and flowers.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading She had been left in charge of Linda and she followed her now to the porch: that exciting porch surmounting a castle wall of rock, with soft niches of green where Nature's mother-hand found vulnerable spots to plant her lovely ferns and flowers.
set up or found
From this reading She had been left in charge of Linda and she followed her now to the porch: that exciting porch surmounting a castle wall of rock, with soft niches of green where Nature's mother-hand found vulnerable spots to plant her lovely ferns and flowers.
goin
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From this reading "Be you goin' to set out here?" she roared at Linda.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading She had been left in charge of Linda and she followed her now to the porch: that exciting porch surmounting a castle wall of rock, with soft niches of green where Nature's mother-hand found vulnerable spots to plant her lovely ferns and flowers.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had been left in charge of Linda and she followed her now to the porch: that exciting porch surmounting a castle wall of rock, with soft niches of green where Nature's mother-hand found vulnerable spots to plant her lovely ferns and flowers.
HARBORverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading THE HARBOR Blanche Aurora's prey could not so easily escape her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE HARBOR Blanche Aurora's prey could not so easily escape her.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Be you goin' to set out here?" she roared at Linda.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading To Blanche Aurora the situation of the cottage was objectionably noisy and windy, and she often wished her employer's house could be moved back on the road where one could see the passing.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She had been left in charge of Linda and she followed her now to the porch: that exciting porch surmounting a castle wall of rock, with soft niches of green where Nature's mother-hand found vulnerable spots to plant her lovely ferns and flowers.
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 She had been left in charge of Linda and she followed her now to the porch: that exciting porch surmounting a castle wall of rock, with soft niches of green where Nature's mother-hand found vulnerable spots to plant her lovely ferns and flowers.
Linda
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From this reading She had been left in charge of Linda and she followed her now to the porch: that exciting porch surmounting a castle wall of rock, with soft niches of green where Nature's mother-hand found vulnerable spots to plant her lovely ferns and flowers.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading She had been left in charge of Linda and she followed her now to the porch: that exciting porch surmounting a castle wall of rock, with soft niches of green where Nature's mother-hand found vulnerable spots to plant her lovely ferns and flowers.
mother-hand
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From this reading She had been left in charge of Linda and she followed her now to the porch: that exciting porch surmounting a castle wall of rock, with soft niches of green where Nature's mother-hand found vulnerable spots to plant her lovely ferns and flowers.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading To Blanche Aurora the situation of the cottage was objectionably noisy and windy, and she often wished her employer's house could be moved back on the road where one could see the passing.
Nature'snounUS /ˈneɪtʃərz/
possessive form of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading She had been left in charge of Linda and she followed her now to the porch: that exciting porch surmounting a castle wall of rock, with soft niches of green where Nature's mother-hand found vulnerable spots to plant her lovely ferns and flowers.
nichesnounUS /ˈnɪtʃɪz/
plural of “niche” — a position particularly well suited to the person who occupies it
From this reading She had been left in charge of Linda and she followed her now to the porch: that exciting porch surmounting a castle wall of rock, with soft niches of green where Nature's mother-hand found vulnerable spots to plant her lovely ferns and flowers.
noisyadjectiveUS /ˈnɔɪzi/
full of or characterized by loud and nonmusical sounds
From this reading To Blanche Aurora the situation of the cottage was objectionably noisy and windy, and she often wished her employer's house could be moved back on the road where one could see the passing.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE HARBOR Blanche Aurora's prey could not so easily escape her.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading She had been left in charge of Linda and she followed her now to the porch: that exciting porch surmounting a castle wall of rock, with soft niches of green where Nature's mother-hand found vulnerable spots to plant her lovely ferns and flowers.
objectionablyadverb
in an obnoxious manner
From this reading To Blanche Aurora the situation of the cottage was objectionably noisy and windy, and she often wished her employer's house could be moved back on the road where one could see the passing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She had been left in charge of Linda and she followed her now to the porch: that exciting porch surmounting a castle wall of rock, with soft niches of green where Nature's mother-hand found vulnerable spots to plant her lovely ferns and flowers.
many times at short intervals
From this reading To Blanche Aurora the situation of the cottage was objectionably noisy and windy, and she often wished her employer's house could be moved back on the road where one could see the passing.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading To Blanche Aurora the situation of the cottage was objectionably noisy and windy, and she often wished her employer's house could be moved back on the road where one could see the passing.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading To Blanche Aurora the situation of the cottage was objectionably noisy and windy, and she often wished her employer's house could be moved back on the road where one could see the passing.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Be you goin' to set out here?" she roared at Linda.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading To Blanche Aurora the situation of the cottage was objectionably noisy and windy, and she often wished her employer's house could be moved back on the road where one could see the passing.
plantverbUS /plænt/
put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground
From this reading She had been left in charge of Linda and she followed her now to the porch: that exciting porch surmounting a castle wall of rock, with soft niches of green where Nature's mother-hand found vulnerable spots to plant her lovely ferns and flowers.
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading She had been left in charge of Linda and she followed her now to the porch: that exciting porch surmounting a castle wall of rock, with soft niches of green where Nature's mother-hand found vulnerable spots to plant her lovely ferns and flowers.
preynounUS /preɪ/
a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
From this reading THE HARBOR Blanche Aurora's prey could not so easily escape her.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading To Blanche Aurora the situation of the cottage was objectionably noisy and windy, and she often wished her employer's house could be moved back on the road where one could see the passing.
roaredverbUS /rɔːrd/
past form of “roar” — make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading "Be you goin' to set out here?" she roared at Linda.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading She had been left in charge of Linda and she followed her now to the porch: that exciting porch surmounting a castle wall of rock, with soft niches of green where Nature's mother-hand found vulnerable spots to plant her lovely ferns and flowers.
scowledverbUS /skaʊld/
past form of “scowl” — frown with displeasure
From this reading She scowled now against the dazzling sun and boisterous wind.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading To Blanche Aurora the situation of the cottage was objectionably noisy and windy, and she often wished her employer's house could be moved back on the road where one could see the passing.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "Be you goin' to set out here?" she roared at Linda.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had been left in charge of Linda and she followed her now to the porch: that exciting porch surmounting a castle wall of rock, with soft niches of green where Nature's mother-hand found vulnerable spots to plant her lovely ferns and flowers.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading To Blanche Aurora the situation of the cottage was objectionably noisy and windy, and she often wished her employer's house could be moved back on the road where one could see the passing.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE HARBOR Blanche Aurora's prey could not so easily escape her.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading She had been left in charge of Linda and she followed her now to the porch: that exciting porch surmounting a castle wall of rock, with soft niches of green where Nature's mother-hand found vulnerable spots to plant her lovely ferns and flowers.
spotsnounUS /spɑːts/
spots before the eyes caused by opaque cell fragments in the vitreous humor and lens
From this reading She had been left in charge of Linda and she followed her now to the porch: that exciting porch surmounting a castle wall of rock, with soft niches of green where Nature's mother-hand found vulnerable spots to plant her lovely ferns and flowers.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading She scowled now against the dazzling sun and boisterous wind.
surmountingverbUS /sərˈmaʊntɪŋ/
-ing form of “surmount” — get on top of; deal with successfully
From this reading She had been left in charge of Linda and she followed her now to the porch: that exciting porch surmounting a castle wall of rock, with soft niches of green where Nature's mother-hand found vulnerable spots to plant her lovely ferns and flowers.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She had been left in charge of Linda and she followed her now to the porch: that exciting porch surmounting a castle wall of rock, with soft niches of green where Nature's mother-hand found vulnerable spots to plant her lovely ferns and flowers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HARBOR Blanche Aurora's prey could not so easily escape her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She had been left in charge of Linda and she followed her now to the porch: that exciting porch surmounting a castle wall of rock, with soft niches of green where Nature's mother-hand found vulnerable spots to plant her lovely ferns and flowers.
vulnerableadjectiveUS /ˈvʌlnərəbəl/
susceptible to attack
From this reading She had been left in charge of Linda and she followed her now to the porch: that exciting porch surmounting a castle wall of rock, with soft niches of green where Nature's mother-hand found vulnerable spots to plant her lovely ferns and flowers.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading She had been left in charge of Linda and she followed her now to the porch: that exciting porch surmounting a castle wall of rock, with soft niches of green where Nature's mother-hand found vulnerable spots to plant her lovely ferns and flowers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To Blanche Aurora the situation of the cottage was objectionably noisy and windy, and she often wished her employer's house could be moved back on the road where one could see the passing.
in or at the place that
From this reading She had been left in charge of Linda and she followed her now to the porch: that exciting porch surmounting a castle wall of rock, with soft niches of green where Nature's mother-hand found vulnerable spots to plant her lovely ferns and flowers.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading She scowled now against the dazzling sun and boisterous wind.
windyadjectiveUS /ˈwɪndi/
abounding in or exposed to the wind or breezes
From this reading To Blanche Aurora the situation of the cottage was objectionably noisy and windy, and she often wished her employer's house could be moved back on the road where one could see the passing.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading To Blanche Aurora the situation of the cottage was objectionably noisy and windy, and she often wished her employer's house could be moved back on the road where one could see the passing.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She had been left in charge of Linda and she followed her now to the porch: that exciting porch surmounting a castle wall of rock, with soft niches of green where Nature's mother-hand found vulnerable spots to plant her lovely ferns and flowers.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Be you goin' to set out here?" she roared at Linda.
