used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ANOTHER VICTIM The garden in front of the Hampton cottage was at its best on a bright summer afternoon.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading ANOTHER VICTIM The garden in front of the Hampton cottage was at its best on a bright summer afternoon.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading The fence surrounding the garden was lost in a wealth of vines, chief among which was the morning-glory, whose vase-shaped blossoms were drooping sleepily beneath the sun's hot glare.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She was very much at home here, and loved each flower, from the delicate, fragrant mignonette to the gaily-coloured, boisterous tiger-lily.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading ANOTHER VICTIM The garden in front of the Hampton cottage was at its best on a bright summer afternoon.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Mrs. Hampton stood in the midst of the flowers, her eyes shone with pride.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ANOTHER VICTIM The garden in front of the Hampton cottage was at its best on a bright summer afternoon.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading The fence surrounding the garden was lost in a wealth of vines, chief among which was the morning-glory, whose vase-shaped blossoms were drooping sleepily beneath the sun's hot glare.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading ANOTHER VICTIM The garden in front of the Hampton cottage was at its best on a bright summer afternoon.
blossomsnounUS /ˈblɑːsəmz/
plural of “blossom” — reproductive organ of angiosperm plants especially one having showy or colorful parts
From this reading The fence surrounding the garden was lost in a wealth of vines, chief among which was the morning-glory, whose vase-shaped blossoms were drooping sleepily beneath the sun's hot glare.
boisterousadjectiveUS /ˈbɔɪstərəs/
noisy and lacking in restraint or discipline
From this reading She was very much at home here, and loved each flower, from the delicate, fragrant mignonette to the gaily-coloured, boisterous tiger-lily.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading ANOTHER VICTIM The garden in front of the Hampton cottage was at its best on a bright summer afternoon.
a person who is in charge
From this reading The fence surrounding the garden was lost in a wealth of vines, chief among which was the morning-glory, whose vase-shaped blossoms were drooping sleepily beneath the sun's hot glare.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Close to the garden ran the main highway, and at times Mrs. Hampton lifted her head and looked longingly down the road as if expecting someone.
a small house with a single story
From this reading ANOTHER VICTIM The garden in front of the Hampton cottage was at its best on a bright summer afternoon.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading She was very much at home here, and loved each flower, from the delicate, fragrant mignonette to the gaily-coloured, boisterous tiger-lily.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Close to the garden ran the main highway, and at times Mrs. Hampton lifted her head and looked longingly down the road as if expecting someone.
droopingadjectiveUS /ˈdruːpɪŋ/
weak from exhaustion
From this reading The fence surrounding the garden was lost in a wealth of vines, chief among which was the morning-glory, whose vase-shaped blossoms were drooping sleepily beneath the sun's hot glare.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading She was very much at home here, and loved each flower, from the delicate, fragrant mignonette to the gaily-coloured, boisterous tiger-lily.
-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading Close to the garden ran the main highway, and at times Mrs. Hampton lifted her head and looked longingly down the road as if expecting someone.
opinion or judgment
From this reading As Mrs. Hampton stood in the midst of the flowers, her eyes shone with pride.
enclose with a fence
From this reading The fence surrounding the garden was lost in a wealth of vines, chief among which was the morning-glory, whose vase-shaped blossoms were drooping sleepily beneath the sun's hot glare.
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading She was very much at home here, and loved each flower, from the delicate, fragrant mignonette to the gaily-coloured, boisterous tiger-lily.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading As Mrs. Hampton stood in the midst of the flowers, her eyes shone with pride.
fragrantadjectiveUS /ˈfreɪɡrənt/
pleasant-smelling
From this reading She was very much at home here, and loved each flower, from the delicate, fragrant mignonette to the gaily-coloured, boisterous tiger-lily.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She was very much at home here, and loved each flower, from the delicate, fragrant mignonette to the gaily-coloured, boisterous tiger-lily.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading ANOTHER VICTIM The garden in front of the Hampton cottage was at its best on a bright summer afternoon.
gaily-coloured
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From this reading She was very much at home here, and loved each flower, from the delicate, fragrant mignonette to the gaily-coloured, boisterous tiger-lily.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading ANOTHER VICTIM The garden in front of the Hampton cottage was at its best on a bright summer afternoon.
glarenounUS /ɡler/
a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted
From this reading The fence surrounding the garden was lost in a wealth of vines, chief among which was the morning-glory, whose vase-shaped blossoms were drooping sleepily beneath the sun's hot glare.
HamptonnounUS /ˈhæmptən/
United States musician who was the first to use the vibraphone as a jazz instrument (1913-2002)
From this reading ANOTHER VICTIM The garden in front of the Hampton cottage was at its best on a bright summer afternoon.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Close to the garden ran the main highway, and at times Mrs. Hampton lifted her head and looked longingly down the road as if expecting someone.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As Mrs. Hampton stood in the midst of the flowers, her eyes shone with pride.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading She was very much at home here, and loved each flower, from the delicate, fragrant mignonette to the gaily-coloured, boisterous tiger-lily.
highwaynounUS /ˈhaɪweɪ/
a major road for any form of motor transport
From this reading Close to the garden ran the main highway, and at times Mrs. Hampton lifted her head and looked longingly down the road as if expecting someone.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading She was very much at home here, and loved each flower, from the delicate, fragrant mignonette to the gaily-coloured, boisterous tiger-lily.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading The fence surrounding the garden was lost in a wealth of vines, chief among which was the morning-glory, whose vase-shaped blossoms were drooping sleepily beneath the sun's hot glare.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Close to the garden ran the main highway, and at times Mrs. Hampton lifted her head and looked longingly down the road as if expecting someone.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ANOTHER VICTIM The garden in front of the Hampton cottage was at its best on a bright summer afternoon.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading ANOTHER VICTIM The garden in front of the Hampton cottage was at its best on a bright summer afternoon.
held up in the air
From this reading Close to the garden ran the main highway, and at times Mrs. Hampton lifted her head and looked longingly down the road as if expecting someone.
longinglyadverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɪŋli/
in a yearning manner
From this reading Close to the garden ran the main highway, and at times Mrs. Hampton lifted her head and looked longingly down the road as if expecting someone.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Close to the garden ran the main highway, and at times Mrs. Hampton lifted her head and looked longingly down the road as if expecting someone.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading The fence surrounding the garden was lost in a wealth of vines, chief among which was the morning-glory, whose vase-shaped blossoms were drooping sleepily beneath the sun's hot glare.
held dear
From this reading She was very much at home here, and loved each flower, from the delicate, fragrant mignonette to the gaily-coloured, boisterous tiger-lily.
most important element
From this reading Close to the garden ran the main highway, and at times Mrs. Hampton lifted her head and looked longingly down the road as if expecting someone.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading As Mrs. Hampton stood in the midst of the flowers, her eyes shone with pride.
mignonettenoun
Mediterranean woody annual widely cultivated for its dense terminal spikelike clusters greenish or yellowish white flowers having an intense spicy fragrance
From this reading She was very much at home here, and loved each flower, from the delicate, fragrant mignonette to the gaily-coloured, boisterous tiger-lily.
morning-glory
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From this reading The fence surrounding the garden was lost in a wealth of vines, chief among which was the morning-glory, whose vase-shaped blossoms were drooping sleepily beneath the sun's hot glare.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading As Mrs. Hampton stood in the midst of the flowers, her eyes shone with pride.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading She was very much at home here, and loved each flower, from the delicate, fragrant mignonette to the gaily-coloured, boisterous tiger-lily.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ANOTHER VICTIM The garden in front of the Hampton cottage was at its best on a bright summer afternoon.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ANOTHER VICTIM The garden in front of the Hampton cottage was at its best on a bright summer afternoon.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading As Mrs. Hampton stood in the midst of the flowers, her eyes shone with pride.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Close to the garden ran the main highway, and at times Mrs. Hampton lifted her head and looked longingly down the road as if expecting someone.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Close to the garden ran the main highway, and at times Mrs. Hampton lifted her head and looked longingly down the road as if expecting someone.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was very much at home here, and loved each flower, from the delicate, fragrant mignonette to the gaily-coloured, boisterous tiger-lily.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading As Mrs. Hampton stood in the midst of the flowers, her eyes shone with pride.
sleepilyadverbUS /ˈsliːpəli/
in a sleepy manner
From this reading The fence surrounding the garden was lost in a wealth of vines, chief among which was the morning-glory, whose vase-shaped blossoms were drooping sleepily beneath the sun's hot glare.
a person, without saying who
From this reading Close to the garden ran the main highway, and at times Mrs. Hampton lifted her head and looked longingly down the road as if expecting someone.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading As Mrs. Hampton stood in the midst of the flowers, her eyes shone with pride.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading ANOTHER VICTIM The garden in front of the Hampton cottage was at its best on a bright summer afternoon.
sun'snounUS /sʌnz/
possessive form of “sun” — the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The fence surrounding the garden was lost in a wealth of vines, chief among which was the morning-glory, whose vase-shaped blossoms were drooping sleepily beneath the sun's hot glare.
surroundingadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋ/
closely encircling
From this reading The fence surrounding the garden was lost in a wealth of vines, chief among which was the morning-glory, whose vase-shaped blossoms were drooping sleepily beneath the sun's hot glare.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ANOTHER VICTIM The garden in front of the Hampton cottage was at its best on a bright summer afternoon.
tiger-lily
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From this reading She was very much at home here, and loved each flower, from the delicate, fragrant mignonette to the gaily-coloured, boisterous tiger-lily.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Close to the garden ran the main highway, and at times Mrs. Hampton lifted her head and looked longingly down the road as if expecting someone.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She was very much at home here, and loved each flower, from the delicate, fragrant mignonette to the gaily-coloured, boisterous tiger-lily.
vase-shapedadjective
shaped in the form of a vase
From this reading The fence surrounding the garden was lost in a wealth of vines, chief among which was the morning-glory, whose vase-shaped blossoms were drooping sleepily beneath the sun's hot glare.
precisely as stated
From this reading She was very much at home here, and loved each flower, from the delicate, fragrant mignonette to the gaily-coloured, boisterous tiger-lily.
an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading ANOTHER VICTIM The garden in front of the Hampton cottage was at its best on a bright summer afternoon.
vinesnounUS /vaɪnz/
plural of “vine” — a plant with a weak stem that derives support from climbing, twining, or creeping along a surface
From this reading The fence surrounding the garden was lost in a wealth of vines, chief among which was the morning-glory, whose vase-shaped blossoms were drooping sleepily beneath the sun's hot glare.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ANOTHER VICTIM The garden in front of the Hampton cottage was at its best on a bright summer afternoon.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading The fence surrounding the garden was lost in a wealth of vines, chief among which was the morning-glory, whose vase-shaped blossoms were drooping sleepily beneath the sun's hot glare.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The fence surrounding the garden was lost in a wealth of vines, chief among which was the morning-glory, whose vase-shaped blossoms were drooping sleepily beneath the sun's hot glare.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The fence surrounding the garden was lost in a wealth of vines, chief among which was the morning-glory, whose vase-shaped blossoms were drooping sleepily beneath the sun's hot glare.
belonging to which person
From this reading The fence surrounding the garden was lost in a wealth of vines, chief among which was the morning-glory, whose vase-shaped blossoms were drooping sleepily beneath the sun's hot glare.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As Mrs. Hampton stood in the midst of the flowers, her eyes shone with pride.
