used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A spiked railing here divided them from a field in which cows disported themselves, and as bulls also sometimes were admitted to the cows, the field was strictly out of bounds.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading They called it Express Trains, and the fact that it was forbidden only added to their pleasure.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading A spiked railing here divided them from a field in which cows disported themselves, and as bulls also sometimes were admitted to the cows, the field was strictly out of bounds.
in addition
From this reading A spiked railing here divided them from a field in which cows disported themselves, and as bulls also sometimes were admitted to the cows, the field was strictly out of bounds.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A spiked railing here divided them from a field in which cows disported themselves, and as bulls also sometimes were admitted to the cows, the field was strictly out of bounds.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A spiked railing here divided them from a field in which cows disported themselves, and as bulls also sometimes were admitted to the cows, the field was strictly out of bounds.
boundsnounUS /baʊndz/
the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something
From this reading A spiked railing here divided them from a field in which cows disported themselves, and as bulls also sometimes were admitted to the cows, the field was strictly out of bounds.
bullsnounUS /bʊlz/
plural of “bull” — uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle
From this reading A spiked railing here divided them from a field in which cows disported themselves, and as bulls also sometimes were admitted to the cows, the field was strictly out of bounds.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading They called it Express Trains, and the fact that it was forbidden only added to their pleasure.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading THE SHOCK One immediate result of Miss Lake's indiscretion was that the children preferred to play on the other side of the garden, the side farthest from the Empty House.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The children swung on it whenever they could.
cowsnounUS /kaʊz/
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading A spiked railing here divided them from a field in which cows disported themselves, and as bulls also sometimes were admitted to the cows, the field was strictly out of bounds.
disported
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From this reading A spiked railing here divided them from a field in which cows disported themselves, and as bulls also sometimes were admitted to the cows, the field was strictly out of bounds.
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading A spiked railing here divided them from a field in which cows disported themselves, and as bulls also sometimes were admitted to the cows, the field was strictly out of bounds.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading THE SHOCK One immediate result of Miss Lake's indiscretion was that the children preferred to play on the other side of the garden, the side farthest from the Empty House.
give expression to
From this reading They called it Express Trains, and the fact that it was forbidden only added to their pleasure.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading They called it Express Trains, and the fact that it was forbidden only added to their pleasure.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading In this spiked railing, not far from the great shrubberies where the Indians increased and multiplied, there was a swinging gate.
farthestadverbUS /ˈfɑːrðəst/
to the greatest distance in space or time (“farthest” is used more often than “furthest” in this physical sense)
From this reading THE SHOCK One immediate result of Miss Lake's indiscretion was that the children preferred to play on the other side of the garden, the side farthest from the Empty House.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading A spiked railing here divided them from a field in which cows disported themselves, and as bulls also sometimes were admitted to the cows, the field was strictly out of bounds.
forbiddenadjectiveUS /fərˈbɪd.ən/
Not allowed; banned or prohibited by rule or law.
From this reading They called it Express Trains, and the fact that it was forbidden only added to their pleasure.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE SHOCK One immediate result of Miss Lake's indiscretion was that the children preferred to play on the other side of the garden, the side farthest from the Empty House.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading THE SHOCK One immediate result of Miss Lake's indiscretion was that the children preferred to play on the other side of the garden, the side farthest from the Empty House.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading In this spiked railing, not far from the great shrubberies where the Indians increased and multiplied, there was a swinging gate.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading In this spiked railing, not far from the great shrubberies where the Indians increased and multiplied, there was a swinging gate.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading A spiked railing here divided them from a field in which cows disported themselves, and as bulls also sometimes were admitted to the cows, the field was strictly out of bounds.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE SHOCK One immediate result of Miss Lake's indiscretion was that the children preferred to play on the other side of the garden, the side farthest from the Empty House.
of the present time and place
From this reading THE SHOCK One immediate result of Miss Lake's indiscretion was that the children preferred to play on the other side of the garden, the side farthest from the Empty House.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A spiked railing here divided them from a field in which cows disported themselves, and as bulls also sometimes were admitted to the cows, the field was strictly out of bounds.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading In this spiked railing, not far from the great shrubberies where the Indians increased and multiplied, there was a swinging gate.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading In this spiked railing, not far from the great shrubberies where the Indians increased and multiplied, there was a swinging gate.
indiscretionnounUS /ˌɪndɪˈskreʃən/
the trait of being injudicious
From this reading THE SHOCK One immediate result of Miss Lake's indiscretion was that the children preferred to play on the other side of the garden, the side farthest from the Empty House.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The children swung on it whenever they could.
Lake'snounUS /leɪks/
possessive form of “lake” — a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading THE SHOCK One immediate result of Miss Lake's indiscretion was that the children preferred to play on the other side of the garden, the side farthest from the Empty House.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading THE SHOCK One immediate result of Miss Lake's indiscretion was that the children preferred to play on the other side of the garden, the side farthest from the Empty House.
multipliedadjectiveUS /ˈmʌltəplaɪd/
greatly increased as by multiplication
From this reading In this spiked railing, not far from the great shrubberies where the Indians increased and multiplied, there was a swinging gate.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In this spiked railing, not far from the great shrubberies where the Indians increased and multiplied, there was a swinging gate.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SHOCK One immediate result of Miss Lake's indiscretion was that the children preferred to play on the other side of the garden, the side farthest from the Empty House.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE SHOCK One immediate result of Miss Lake's indiscretion was that the children preferred to play on the other side of the garden, the side farthest from the Empty House.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE SHOCK One immediate result of Miss Lake's indiscretion was that the children preferred to play on the other side of the garden, the side farthest from the Empty House.
and nothing more
From this reading They called it Express Trains, and the fact that it was forbidden only added to their pleasure.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading THE SHOCK One immediate result of Miss Lake's indiscretion was that the children preferred to play on the other side of the garden, the side farthest from the Empty House.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A spiked railing here divided them from a field in which cows disported themselves, and as bulls also sometimes were admitted to the cows, the field was strictly out of bounds.
participate in games or sport
From this reading THE SHOCK One immediate result of Miss Lake's indiscretion was that the children preferred to play on the other side of the garden, the side farthest from the Empty House.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading They called it Express Trains, and the fact that it was forbidden only added to their pleasure.
preferredadjectiveUS /prəˈfɜːrd/
more desirable than another
From this reading THE SHOCK One immediate result of Miss Lake's indiscretion was that the children preferred to play on the other side of the garden, the side farthest from the Empty House.
railingnounUS /ˈreɪlɪŋ/
a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
From this reading A spiked railing here divided them from a field in which cows disported themselves, and as bulls also sometimes were admitted to the cows, the field was strictly out of bounds.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading THE SHOCK One immediate result of Miss Lake's indiscretion was that the children preferred to play on the other side of the garden, the side farthest from the Empty House.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading THE SHOCK One immediate result of Miss Lake's indiscretion was that the children preferred to play on the other side of the garden, the side farthest from the Empty House.
shrubberies
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In this spiked railing, not far from the great shrubberies where the Indians increased and multiplied, there was a swinging gate.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading THE SHOCK One immediate result of Miss Lake's indiscretion was that the children preferred to play on the other side of the garden, the side farthest from the Empty House.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading A spiked railing here divided them from a field in which cows disported themselves, and as bulls also sometimes were admitted to the cows, the field was strictly out of bounds.
spikedadjectiveUS /spaɪkt/
having a long sharp point
From this reading A spiked railing here divided them from a field in which cows disported themselves, and as bulls also sometimes were admitted to the cows, the field was strictly out of bounds.
strictlyadverbUS /ˈstrɪktli/
restricted to something
From this reading A spiked railing here divided them from a field in which cows disported themselves, and as bulls also sometimes were admitted to the cows, the field was strictly out of bounds.
swingingnounUS /ˈswɪŋɪŋ/
changing location by moving back and forth
From this reading In this spiked railing, not far from the great shrubberies where the Indians increased and multiplied, there was a swinging gate.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading The children swung on it whenever they could.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE SHOCK One immediate result of Miss Lake's indiscretion was that the children preferred to play on the other side of the garden, the side farthest from the Empty House.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SHOCK One immediate result of Miss Lake's indiscretion was that the children preferred to play on the other side of the garden, the side farthest from the Empty House.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They called it Express Trains, and the fact that it was forbidden only added to their pleasure.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A spiked railing here divided them from a field in which cows disported themselves, and as bulls also sometimes were admitted to the cows, the field was strictly out of bounds.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading A spiked railing here divided them from a field in which cows disported themselves, and as bulls also sometimes were admitted to the cows, the field was strictly out of bounds.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In this spiked railing, not far from the great shrubberies where the Indians increased and multiplied, there was a swinging gate.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The children swung on it whenever they could.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In this spiked railing, not far from the great shrubberies where the Indians increased and multiplied, there was a swinging gate.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE SHOCK One immediate result of Miss Lake's indiscretion was that the children preferred to play on the other side of the garden, the side farthest from the Empty House.
TrainsnounUS /treɪnz/
plural of “train” — public transport provided by a line of railway cars coupled together and drawn by a locomotive
From this reading They called it Express Trains, and the fact that it was forbidden only added to their pleasure.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE SHOCK One immediate result of Miss Lake's indiscretion was that the children preferred to play on the other side of the garden, the side farthest from the Empty House.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A spiked railing here divided them from a field in which cows disported themselves, and as bulls also sometimes were admitted to the cows, the field was strictly out of bounds.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading The children swung on it whenever they could.
in or at the place that
From this reading In this spiked railing, not far from the great shrubberies where the Indians increased and multiplied, there was a swinging gate.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A spiked railing here divided them from a field in which cows disported themselves, and as bulls also sometimes were admitted to the cows, the field was strictly out of bounds.
