used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A JOURNEY IN VAIN Elizabeth started out on foot, going northward along the eastern slope of the mountain.
abloomadjectiveUS /əˈbluːm/
bursting into flower
From this reading She saw the windows of the Baring house abloom the winter long with geraniums--before the day was over she would ask for slips to plant for winter blooming.
abundancenounUS /əˈbʌndəns/
the property of a more than adequate quantity or supply
From this reading Fences were well-made and clear of vines and briars, lawns were mowed, and in beds and on porches bloomed an abundance of flowers.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading A JOURNEY IN VAIN Elizabeth started out on foot, going northward along the eastern slope of the mountain.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Here lay large and well-cultivated farms, and orchards which were already yielding large profits.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Fences were well-made and clear of vines and briars, lawns were mowed, and in beds and on porches bloomed an abundance of flowers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Here lay large and well-cultivated farms, and orchards which were already yielding large profits.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading She saw the windows of the Baring house abloom the winter long with geraniums--before the day was over she would ask for slips to plant for winter blooming.
BaringnounUS /ˈberɪŋ/
the removal of covering
From this reading She saw the windows of the Baring house abloom the winter long with geraniums--before the day was over she would ask for slips to plant for winter blooming.
bedsnounUS /bedz/
plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Fences were well-made and clear of vines and briars, lawns were mowed, and in beds and on porches bloomed an abundance of flowers.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading She saw the windows of the Baring house abloom the winter long with geraniums--before the day was over she would ask for slips to plant for winter blooming.
bloomedverbUS /bluːmd/
past form of “bloom” — produce or yield flowers
From this reading Fences were well-made and clear of vines and briars, lawns were mowed, and in beds and on porches bloomed an abundance of flowers.
bloomingnounUS /ˈbluːmɪŋ/
the organic process of bearing flowers
From this reading She saw the windows of the Baring house abloom the winter long with geraniums--before the day was over she would ask for slips to plant for winter blooming.
briars
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Fences were well-made and clear of vines and briars, lawns were mowed, and in beds and on porches bloomed an abundance of flowers.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Fences were well-made and clear of vines and briars, lawns were mowed, and in beds and on porches bloomed an abundance of flowers.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading She saw the windows of the Baring house abloom the winter long with geraniums--before the day was over she would ask for slips to plant for winter blooming.
lying toward or situated in the east
From this reading A JOURNEY IN VAIN Elizabeth started out on foot, going northward along the eastern slope of the mountain.
daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)
From this reading A JOURNEY IN VAIN Elizabeth started out on foot, going northward along the eastern slope of the mountain.
farmsnounUS /fɑːrmz/
plural of “farm” — workplace consisting of farm buildings and cultivated land as a unit
From this reading Here lay large and well-cultivated farms, and orchards which were already yielding large profits.
FencesnounUS /ˈfensəz/
plural of “fence” — a barrier that serves to enclose an area
From this reading Fences were well-made and clear of vines and briars, lawns were mowed, and in beds and on porches bloomed an abundance of flowers.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading She found few old persons.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Fences were well-made and clear of vines and briars, lawns were mowed, and in beds and on porches bloomed an abundance of flowers.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading A JOURNEY IN VAIN Elizabeth started out on foot, going northward along the eastern slope of the mountain.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She saw the windows of the Baring house abloom the winter long with geraniums--before the day was over she would ask for slips to plant for winter blooming.
set up or found
From this reading She found few old persons.
geraniumsnounUS /dʒərˈeɪniəmz/
plural of “geranium” — any of numerous plants of the family Geraniaceae
From this reading She saw the windows of the Baring house abloom the winter long with geraniums--before the day was over she would ask for slips to plant for winter blooming.
the act of departing
From this reading A JOURNEY IN VAIN Elizabeth started out on foot, going northward along the eastern slope of the mountain.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here lay large and well-cultivated farms, and orchards which were already yielding large profits.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading She saw the windows of the Baring house abloom the winter long with geraniums--before the day was over she would ask for slips to plant for winter blooming.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A JOURNEY IN VAIN Elizabeth started out on foot, going northward along the eastern slope of the mountain.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading A JOURNEY IN VAIN Elizabeth started out on foot, going northward along the eastern slope of the mountain.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Here lay large and well-cultivated farms, and orchards which were already yielding large profits.
lawnsnounUS /lɔːnz/
plural of “lawn” — a field of cultivated and mowed grass
From this reading Fences were well-made and clear of vines and briars, lawns were mowed, and in beds and on porches bloomed an abundance of flowers.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Here lay large and well-cultivated farms, and orchards which were already yielding large profits.
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 She saw the windows of the Baring house abloom the winter long with geraniums--before the day was over she would ask for slips to plant for winter blooming.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading A JOURNEY IN VAIN Elizabeth started out on foot, going northward along the eastern slope of the mountain.
mowedverbUS /moʊd/
past form of “mow” — cut with a blade or mower
From this reading Fences were well-made and clear of vines and briars, lawns were mowed, and in beds and on porches bloomed an abundance of flowers.
northwardadverbUS /ˈnɔːrθwərd/
in a northern direction
From this reading A JOURNEY IN VAIN Elizabeth started out on foot, going northward along the eastern slope of the mountain.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A JOURNEY IN VAIN Elizabeth started out on foot, going northward along the eastern slope of the mountain.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading She found few old persons.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A JOURNEY IN VAIN Elizabeth started out on foot, going northward along the eastern slope of the mountain.
orchardsnounUS /ˈɔːrtʃərdz/
plural of “orchard” — garden consisting of a small cultivated wood without undergrowth
From this reading Here lay large and well-cultivated farms, and orchards which were already yielding large profits.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A JOURNEY IN VAIN Elizabeth started out on foot, going northward along the eastern slope of the mountain.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading She saw the windows of the Baring house abloom the winter long with geraniums--before the day was over she would ask for slips to plant for winter blooming.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading She found few old persons.
plantverbUS /plænt/
put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground
From this reading She saw the windows of the Baring house abloom the winter long with geraniums--before the day was over she would ask for slips to plant for winter blooming.
porchesnounUS /ˈpɔːrtʃəz/
plural of “porch” — a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading Fences were well-made and clear of vines and briars, lawns were mowed, and in beds and on porches bloomed an abundance of flowers.
profitsnounUS /ˈprɑːfɪts/
the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
From this reading Here lay large and well-cultivated farms, and orchards which were already yielding large profits.
cut with a saw
From this reading She saw the windows of the Baring house abloom the winter long with geraniums--before the day was over she would ask for slips to plant for winter blooming.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She saw the windows of the Baring house abloom the winter long with geraniums--before the day was over she would ask for slips to plant for winter blooming.
slipsnounUS /slɪps/
plural of “slip” — a socially awkward or tactless act
From this reading She saw the windows of the Baring house abloom the winter long with geraniums--before the day was over she would ask for slips to plant for winter blooming.
an elevated geological formation
From this reading A JOURNEY IN VAIN Elizabeth started out on foot, going northward along the eastern slope of the mountain.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading A JOURNEY IN VAIN Elizabeth started out on foot, going northward along the eastern slope of the mountain.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A JOURNEY IN VAIN Elizabeth started out on foot, going northward along the eastern slope of the mountain.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She saw the windows of the Baring house abloom the winter long with geraniums--before the day was over she would ask for slips to plant for winter blooming.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading A JOURNEY IN VAIN Elizabeth started out on foot, going northward along the eastern slope of the mountain.
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 Fences were well-made and clear of vines and briars, lawns were mowed, and in beds and on porches bloomed an abundance of flowers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She saw the windows of the Baring house abloom the winter long with geraniums--before the day was over she would ask for slips to plant for winter blooming.
well-cultivated
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Here lay large and well-cultivated farms, and orchards which were already yielding large profits.
well-madeadjective
skillfully constructed
From this reading Fences were well-made and clear of vines and briars, lawns were mowed, and in beds and on porches bloomed an abundance of flowers.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Here lay large and well-cultivated farms, and orchards which were already yielding large profits.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Here lay large and well-cultivated farms, and orchards which were already yielding large profits.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading She saw the windows of the Baring house abloom the winter long with geraniums--before the day was over she would ask for slips to plant for winter blooming.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading She saw the windows of the Baring house abloom the winter long with geraniums--before the day was over she would ask for slips to plant for winter blooming.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She saw the windows of the Baring house abloom the winter long with geraniums--before the day was over she would ask for slips to plant for winter blooming.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She saw the windows of the Baring house abloom the winter long with geraniums--before the day was over she would ask for slips to plant for winter blooming.
yieldingadjectiveUS /ˈjiːldɪŋ/
inclined to yield to argument or influence or control
From this reading Here lay large and well-cultivated farms, and orchards which were already yielding large profits.
