touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The undulating line of the forest-clad mountain slopes lay far away; the branches of detached groups of trees in the fields gave the effect of lattice-work against the sky.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading I can scarcely believe that you are mine, and I can’t bear to be alone, longing for you, all this bright, long spring.— As the train proceeded on its way the scenery changed.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading I can scarcely believe that you are mine, and I can’t bear to be alone, longing for you, all this bright, long spring.— As the train proceeded on its way the scenery changed.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Strips of snow showed among the trees and along the fences; the soft, shaded brown of the faded meadows and the ploughed fields met the eye, and the intense blue of the sky toned down near the horizon.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Strips of snow showed among the trees and along the fences; the soft, shaded brown of the faded meadows and the ploughed fields met the eye, and the intense blue of the sky toned down near the horizon.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I miss you so, and I want to be with you.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading —You dear boy of mine—what are you doing now?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I can scarcely believe that you are mine, and I can’t bear to be alone, longing for you, all this bright, long spring.— As the train proceeded on its way the scenery changed.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The undulating line of the forest-clad mountain slopes lay far away; the branches of detached groups of trees in the fields gave the effect of lattice-work against the sky.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I miss you so, and I want to be with you.
have
From this reading I can scarcely believe that you are mine, and I can’t bear to be alone, longing for you, all this bright, long spring.— As the train proceeded on its way the scenery changed.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading I can scarcely believe that you are mine, and I can’t bear to be alone, longing for you, all this bright, long spring.— As the train proceeded on its way the scenery changed.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Strips of snow showed among the trees and along the fences; the soft, shaded brown of the faded meadows and the ploughed fields met the eye, and the intense blue of the sky toned down near the horizon.
a youthful male person
From this reading —You dear boy of mine—what are you doing now?
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading The undulating line of the forest-clad mountain slopes lay far away; the branches of detached groups of trees in the fields gave the effect of lattice-work against the sky.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading I can scarcely believe that you are mine, and I can’t bear to be alone, longing for you, all this bright, long spring.— As the train proceeded on its way the scenery changed.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading Strips of snow showed among the trees and along the fences; the soft, shaded brown of the faded meadows and the ploughed fields met the eye, and the intense blue of the sky toned down near the horizon.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I can scarcely believe that you are mine, and I can’t bear to be alone, longing for you, all this bright, long spring.— As the train proceeded on its way the scenery changed.
can't
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From this reading I can scarcely believe that you are mine, and I can’t bear to be alone, longing for you, all this bright, long spring.— As the train proceeded on its way the scenery changed.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading I can scarcely believe that you are mine, and I can’t bear to be alone, longing for you, all this bright, long spring.— As the train proceeded on its way the scenery changed.
dearly loved
From this reading —You dear boy of mine—what are you doing now?
detachedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtætʃt/
showing lack of emotional involvement
From this reading The undulating line of the forest-clad mountain slopes lay far away; the branches of detached groups of trees in the fields gave the effect of lattice-work against the sky.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading —You dear boy of mine—what are you doing now?
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Strips of snow showed among the trees and along the fences; the soft, shaded brown of the faded meadows and the ploughed fields met the eye, and the intense blue of the sky toned down near the horizon.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The undulating line of the forest-clad mountain slopes lay far away; the branches of detached groups of trees in the fields gave the effect of lattice-work against the sky.
the organ of sight
From this reading Strips of snow showed among the trees and along the fences; the soft, shaded brown of the faded meadows and the ploughed fields met the eye, and the intense blue of the sky toned down near the horizon.
fadedadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪdəd/
having lost freshness or brilliance of color
From this reading Strips of snow showed among the trees and along the fences; the soft, shaded brown of the faded meadows and the ploughed fields met the eye, and the intense blue of the sky toned down near the horizon.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The undulating line of the forest-clad mountain slopes lay far away; the branches of detached groups of trees in the fields gave the effect of lattice-work against the sky.
fencesnounUS /ˈfensəz/
plural of “fence” — a barrier that serves to enclose an area
From this reading Strips of snow showed among the trees and along the fences; the soft, shaded brown of the faded meadows and the ploughed fields met the eye, and the intense blue of the sky toned down near the horizon.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading Strips of snow showed among the trees and along the fences; the soft, shaded brown of the faded meadows and the ploughed fields met the eye, and the intense blue of the sky toned down near the horizon.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I can scarcely believe that you are mine, and I can’t bear to be alone, longing for you, all this bright, long spring.— As the train proceeded on its way the scenery changed.
forest-clad
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The undulating line of the forest-clad mountain slopes lay far away; the branches of detached groups of trees in the fields gave the effect of lattice-work against the sky.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The undulating line of the forest-clad mountain slopes lay far away; the branches of detached groups of trees in the fields gave the effect of lattice-work against the sky.
groupsnounUS /ɡruːps/
plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading The undulating line of the forest-clad mountain slopes lay far away; the branches of detached groups of trees in the fields gave the effect of lattice-work against the sky.
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading Strips of snow showed among the trees and along the fences; the soft, shaded brown of the faded meadows and the ploughed fields met the eye, and the intense blue of the sky toned down near the horizon.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I miss you so, and I want to be with you.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The undulating line of the forest-clad mountain slopes lay far away; the branches of detached groups of trees in the fields gave the effect of lattice-work against the sky.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading Strips of snow showed among the trees and along the fences; the soft, shaded brown of the faded meadows and the ploughed fields met the eye, and the intense blue of the sky toned down near the horizon.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading I can scarcely believe that you are mine, and I can’t bear to be alone, longing for you, all this bright, long spring.— As the train proceeded on its way the scenery changed.
lattice-work
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The undulating line of the forest-clad mountain slopes lay far away; the branches of detached groups of trees in the fields gave the effect of lattice-work against the sky.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The undulating line of the forest-clad mountain slopes lay far away; the branches of detached groups of trees in the fields gave the effect of lattice-work against the sky.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading The undulating line of the forest-clad mountain slopes lay far away; the branches of detached groups of trees in the fields gave the effect of lattice-work against the sky.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading I can scarcely believe that you are mine, and I can’t bear to be alone, longing for you, all this bright, long spring.— As the train proceeded on its way the scenery changed.
prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading I can scarcely believe that you are mine, and I can’t bear to be alone, longing for you, all this bright, long spring.— As the train proceeded on its way the scenery changed.
meadowsnounUS /ˈmedoʊz/
plural of “meadow” — a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay
From this reading Strips of snow showed among the trees and along the fences; the soft, shaded brown of the faded meadows and the ploughed fields met the eye, and the intense blue of the sky toned down near the horizon.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Strips of snow showed among the trees and along the fences; the soft, shaded brown of the faded meadows and the ploughed fields met the eye, and the intense blue of the sky toned down near the horizon.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading —You dear boy of mine—what are you doing now?
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading I miss you so, and I want to be with you.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading The undulating line of the forest-clad mountain slopes lay far away; the branches of detached groups of trees in the fields gave the effect of lattice-work against the sky.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Strips of snow showed among the trees and along the fences; the soft, shaded brown of the faded meadows and the ploughed fields met the eye, and the intense blue of the sky toned down near the horizon.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading —You dear boy of mine—what are you doing now?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading —You dear boy of mine—what are you doing now?
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I can scarcely believe that you are mine, and I can’t bear to be alone, longing for you, all this bright, long spring.— As the train proceeded on its way the scenery changed.
ploughedadjectiveUS /plaʊd/
(of farmland) broken and turned over with a plow
From this reading Strips of snow showed among the trees and along the fences; the soft, shaded brown of the faded meadows and the ploughed fields met the eye, and the intense blue of the sky toned down near the horizon.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading I can scarcely believe that you are mine, and I can’t bear to be alone, longing for you, all this bright, long spring.— As the train proceeded on its way the scenery changed.
only a very short time before
From this reading I can scarcely believe that you are mine, and I can’t bear to be alone, longing for you, all this bright, long spring.— As the train proceeded on its way the scenery changed.
scenerynounUS /ˈsiːnəri/
the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale
From this reading I can scarcely believe that you are mine, and I can’t bear to be alone, longing for you, all this bright, long spring.— As the train proceeded on its way the scenery changed.
shadedadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪdɪd/
protected from heat and light with shade or shadow
From this reading Strips of snow showed among the trees and along the fences; the soft, shaded brown of the faded meadows and the ploughed fields met the eye, and the intense blue of the sky toned down near the horizon.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Strips of snow showed among the trees and along the fences; the soft, shaded brown of the faded meadows and the ploughed fields met the eye, and the intense blue of the sky toned down near the horizon.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Strips of snow showed among the trees and along the fences; the soft, shaded brown of the faded meadows and the ploughed fields met the eye, and the intense blue of the sky toned down near the horizon.
slopesnounUS /sloʊps/
plural of “slope” — an elevated geological formation
From this reading The undulating line of the forest-clad mountain slopes lay far away; the branches of detached groups of trees in the fields gave the effect of lattice-work against the sky.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading Strips of snow showed among the trees and along the fences; the soft, shaded brown of the faded meadows and the ploughed fields met the eye, and the intense blue of the sky toned down near the horizon.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I miss you so, and I want to be with you.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading Strips of snow showed among the trees and along the fences; the soft, shaded brown of the faded meadows and the ploughed fields met the eye, and the intense blue of the sky toned down near the horizon.
the season of growth
From this reading I can scarcely believe that you are mine, and I can’t bear to be alone, longing for you, all this bright, long spring.— As the train proceeded on its way the scenery changed.
StripsnounUS /strɪps/
plural of “strip” — a relatively long narrow piece of something
From this reading Strips of snow showed among the trees and along the fences; the soft, shaded brown of the faded meadows and the ploughed fields met the eye, and the intense blue of the sky toned down near the horizon.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I can scarcely believe that you are mine, and I can’t bear to be alone, longing for you, all this bright, long spring.— As the train proceeded on its way the scenery changed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I can scarcely believe that you are mine, and I can’t bear to be alone, longing for you, all this bright, long spring.— As the train proceeded on its way the scenery changed.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I can scarcely believe that you are mine, and I can’t bear to be alone, longing for you, all this bright, long spring.— As the train proceeded on its way the scenery changed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I miss you so, and I want to be with you.
tonedadjectiveUS /toʊnd/
having or characterized or distinguished by tone or a specific tone; often used in combination
From this reading Strips of snow showed among the trees and along the fences; the soft, shaded brown of the faded meadows and the ploughed fields met the eye, and the intense blue of the sky toned down near the horizon.
create by training and teaching
From this reading I can scarcely believe that you are mine, and I can’t bear to be alone, longing for you, all this bright, long spring.— As the train proceeded on its way the scenery changed.
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 Strips of snow showed among the trees and along the fences; the soft, shaded brown of the faded meadows and the ploughed fields met the eye, and the intense blue of the sky toned down near the horizon.
undulatingverbUS /ˈʌndʒəleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “undulate” — stir up (water) so as to form ripples
From this reading The undulating line of the forest-clad mountain slopes lay far away; the branches of detached groups of trees in the fields gave the effect of lattice-work against the sky.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading I miss you so, and I want to be with you.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I can scarcely believe that you are mine, and I can’t bear to be alone, longing for you, all this bright, long spring.— As the train proceeded on its way the scenery changed.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading —You dear boy of mine—what are you doing now?
in the company of; together with
From this reading I miss you so, and I want to be with you.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading —You dear boy of mine—what are you doing now?
