used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This garden, however, was as much sheltered as a room, and, which is very rare in this country, a sweet-chesnut tree stood here, to which, however, the squirrels and woodpeckers in the neighbouring wood paid many unwelcome visits.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LION, FOX, AND MAGPIE.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In the first winter months, as well as in those of early spring, no spot in the whole country was so beautiful as the Morgenhalde.
barrenadjectiveUS /ˈbærən/
providing no shelter or sustenance
From this reading In the small garden behind the house, flowers were still blooming, when everywhere else no more were to be seen; and they sprung up there, too, when every other place was barren.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In the small garden behind the house, flowers were still blooming, when everywhere else no more were to be seen; and they sprung up there, too, when every other place was barren.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading In the first winter months, as well as in those of early spring, no spot in the whole country was so beautiful as the Morgenhalde.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading In the small garden behind the house, flowers were still blooming, when everywhere else no more were to be seen; and they sprung up there, too, when every other place was barren.
bloomingnounUS /ˈbluːmɪŋ/
the organic process of bearing flowers
From this reading In the small garden behind the house, flowers were still blooming, when everywhere else no more were to be seen; and they sprung up there, too, when every other place was barren.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading In the first winter months, as well as in those of early spring, no spot in the whole country was so beautiful as the Morgenhalde.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Old Lenz was quite right; the mornings sun shone on it during half the day, and stoves were not much required.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Old Lenz was quite right; the mornings sun shone on it during half the day, and stoves were not much required.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading In the first winter months, as well as in those of early spring, no spot in the whole country was so beautiful as the Morgenhalde.
else
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From this reading In the small garden behind the house, flowers were still blooming, when everywhere else no more were to be seen; and they sprung up there, too, when every other place was barren.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading In the small garden behind the house, flowers were still blooming, when everywhere else no more were to be seen; and they sprung up there, too, when every other place was barren.
to or in any or all places
From this reading In the small garden behind the house, flowers were still blooming, when everywhere else no more were to be seen; and they sprung up there, too, when every other place was barren.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In the first winter months, as well as in those of early spring, no spot in the whole country was so beautiful as the Morgenhalde.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading In the small garden behind the house, flowers were still blooming, when everywhere else no more were to be seen; and they sprung up there, too, when every other place was barren.
alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs
From this reading LION, FOX, AND MAGPIE.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading In the small garden behind the house, flowers were still blooming, when everywhere else no more were to be seen; and they sprung up there, too, when every other place was barren.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Old Lenz was quite right; the mornings sun shone on it during half the day, and stoves were not much required.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading This garden, however, was as much sheltered as a room, and, which is very rare in this country, a sweet-chesnut tree stood here, to which, however, the squirrels and woodpeckers in the neighbouring wood paid many unwelcome visits.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading In the small garden behind the house, flowers were still blooming, when everywhere else no more were to be seen; and they sprung up there, too, when every other place was barren.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading This garden, however, was as much sheltered as a room, and, which is very rare in this country, a sweet-chesnut tree stood here, to which, however, the squirrels and woodpeckers in the neighbouring wood paid many unwelcome visits.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the first winter months, as well as in those of early spring, no spot in the whole country was so beautiful as the Morgenhalde.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This garden, however, was as much sheltered as a room, and, which is very rare in this country, a sweet-chesnut tree stood here, to which, however, the squirrels and woodpeckers in the neighbouring wood paid many unwelcome visits.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Old Lenz was quite right; the mornings sun shone on it during half the day, and stoves were not much required.
Lenz
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From this reading Old Lenz was quite right; the mornings sun shone on it during half the day, and stoves were not much required.
large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading LION, FOX, AND MAGPIE.
MAGPIEnounUS /ˈmæɡpaɪ/
long-tailed black-and-white crow that utters a raucous chattering call
From this reading LION, FOX, AND MAGPIE.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading This garden, however, was as much sheltered as a room, and, which is very rare in this country, a sweet-chesnut tree stood here, to which, however, the squirrels and woodpeckers in the neighbouring wood paid many unwelcome visits.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading In the first winter months, as well as in those of early spring, no spot in the whole country was so beautiful as the Morgenhalde.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In the small garden behind the house, flowers were still blooming, when everywhere else no more were to be seen; and they sprung up there, too, when every other place was barren.
Morgenhalde
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From this reading In the first winter months, as well as in those of early spring, no spot in the whole country was so beautiful as the Morgenhalde.
morningsnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋz/
plural of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Old Lenz was quite right; the mornings sun shone on it during half the day, and stoves were not much required.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Old Lenz was quite right; the mornings sun shone on it during half the day, and stoves were not much required.
neighbouringverbUS /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
-ing form of “neighbour” — live or be located as a neighbor
From this reading This garden, however, was as much sheltered as a room, and, which is very rare in this country, a sweet-chesnut tree stood here, to which, however, the squirrels and woodpeckers in the neighbouring wood paid many unwelcome visits.
not any; not one
From this reading In the first winter months, as well as in those of early spring, no spot in the whole country was so beautiful as the Morgenhalde.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Old Lenz was quite right; the mornings sun shone on it during half the day, and stoves were not much required.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the first winter months, as well as in those of early spring, no spot in the whole country was so beautiful as the Morgenhalde.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Old Lenz was quite right; the mornings sun shone on it during half the day, and stoves were not much required.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Old Lenz was quite right; the mornings sun shone on it during half the day, and stoves were not much required.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading In the small garden behind the house, flowers were still blooming, when everywhere else no more were to be seen; and they sprung up there, too, when every other place was barren.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading This garden, however, was as much sheltered as a room, and, which is very rare in this country, a sweet-chesnut tree stood here, to which, however, the squirrels and woodpeckers in the neighbouring wood paid many unwelcome visits.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In the small garden behind the house, flowers were still blooming, when everywhere else no more were to be seen; and they sprung up there, too, when every other place was barren.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Old Lenz was quite right; the mornings sun shone on it during half the day, and stoves were not much required.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading This garden, however, was as much sheltered as a room, and, which is very rare in this country, a sweet-chesnut tree stood here, to which, however, the squirrels and woodpeckers in the neighbouring wood paid many unwelcome visits.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Old Lenz was quite right; the mornings sun shone on it during half the day, and stoves were not much required.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Old Lenz was quite right; the mornings sun shone on it during half the day, and stoves were not much required.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading This garden, however, was as much sheltered as a room, and, which is very rare in this country, a sweet-chesnut tree stood here, to which, however, the squirrels and woodpeckers in the neighbouring wood paid many unwelcome visits.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading In the small garden behind the house, flowers were still blooming, when everywhere else no more were to be seen; and they sprung up there, too, when every other place was barren.
shelteredadjectiveUS /ˈʃeltərd/
protected from danger or bad weather
From this reading This garden, however, was as much sheltered as a room, and, which is very rare in this country, a sweet-chesnut tree stood here, to which, however, the squirrels and woodpeckers in the neighbouring wood paid many unwelcome visits.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading Old Lenz was quite right; the mornings sun shone on it during half the day, and stoves were not much required.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In the small garden behind the house, flowers were still blooming, when everywhere else no more were to be seen; and they sprung up there, too, when every other place was barren.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In the first winter months, as well as in those of early spring, no spot in the whole country was so beautiful as the Morgenhalde.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In the first winter months, as well as in those of early spring, no spot in the whole country was so beautiful as the Morgenhalde.
the season of growth
From this reading In the first winter months, as well as in those of early spring, no spot in the whole country was so beautiful as the Morgenhalde.
sprungverbUS /sprʌŋ/
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading In the small garden behind the house, flowers were still blooming, when everywhere else no more were to be seen; and they sprung up there, too, when every other place was barren.
squirrelsnounUS /ˈskwɜːrəlz/
plural of “squirrel” — a kind of arboreal rodent having a long bushy tail
From this reading This garden, however, was as much sheltered as a room, and, which is very rare in this country, a sweet-chesnut tree stood here, to which, however, the squirrels and woodpeckers in the neighbouring wood paid many unwelcome visits.
not in physical motion
From this reading In the small garden behind the house, flowers were still blooming, when everywhere else no more were to be seen; and they sprung up there, too, when every other place was barren.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading This garden, however, was as much sheltered as a room, and, which is very rare in this country, a sweet-chesnut tree stood here, to which, however, the squirrels and woodpeckers in the neighbouring wood paid many unwelcome visits.
stovesnounUS /stoʊvz/
plural of “stove” — a kitchen appliance used for cooking food
From this reading Old Lenz was quite right; the mornings sun shone on it during half the day, and stoves were not much required.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Old Lenz was quite right; the mornings sun shone on it during half the day, and stoves were not much required.
sweet-chesnut
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From this reading This garden, however, was as much sheltered as a room, and, which is very rare in this country, a sweet-chesnut tree stood here, to which, however, the squirrels and woodpeckers in the neighbouring wood paid many unwelcome visits.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the first winter months, as well as in those of early spring, no spot in the whole country was so beautiful as the Morgenhalde.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In the small garden behind the house, flowers were still blooming, when everywhere else no more were to be seen; and they sprung up there, too, when every other place was barren.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the small garden behind the house, flowers were still blooming, when everywhere else no more were to be seen; and they sprung up there, too, when every other place was barren.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This garden, however, was as much sheltered as a room, and, which is very rare in this country, a sweet-chesnut tree stood here, to which, however, the squirrels and woodpeckers in the neighbouring wood paid many unwelcome visits.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading In the first winter months, as well as in those of early spring, no spot in the whole country was so beautiful as the Morgenhalde.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the small garden behind the house, flowers were still blooming, when everywhere else no more were to be seen; and they sprung up there, too, when every other place was barren.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading In the small garden behind the house, flowers were still blooming, when everywhere else no more were to be seen; and they sprung up there, too, when every other place was barren.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading This garden, however, was as much sheltered as a room, and, which is very rare in this country, a sweet-chesnut tree stood here, to which, however, the squirrels and woodpeckers in the neighbouring wood paid many unwelcome visits.
unwelcomeadjectiveUS /ənˈwelkəm/
not welcome; not giving pleasure or received with pleasure
From this reading This garden, however, was as much sheltered as a room, and, which is very rare in this country, a sweet-chesnut tree stood here, to which, however, the squirrels and woodpeckers in the neighbouring wood paid many unwelcome visits.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading In the small garden behind the house, flowers were still blooming, when everywhere else no more were to be seen; and they sprung up there, too, when every other place was barren.
precisely as stated
From this reading This garden, however, was as much sheltered as a room, and, which is very rare in this country, a sweet-chesnut tree stood here, to which, however, the squirrels and woodpeckers in the neighbouring wood paid many unwelcome visits.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading This garden, however, was as much sheltered as a room, and, which is very rare in this country, a sweet-chesnut tree stood here, to which, however, the squirrels and woodpeckers in the neighbouring wood paid many unwelcome visits.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the first winter months, as well as in those of early spring, no spot in the whole country was so beautiful as the Morgenhalde.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading In the first winter months, as well as in those of early spring, no spot in the whole country was so beautiful as the Morgenhalde.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Old Lenz was quite right; the mornings sun shone on it during half the day, and stoves were not much required.
at the time that
From this reading In the small garden behind the house, flowers were still blooming, when everywhere else no more were to be seen; and they sprung up there, too, when every other place was barren.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This garden, however, was as much sheltered as a room, and, which is very rare in this country, a sweet-chesnut tree stood here, to which, however, the squirrels and woodpeckers in the neighbouring wood paid many unwelcome visits.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading In the first winter months, as well as in those of early spring, no spot in the whole country was so beautiful as the Morgenhalde.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading In the first winter months, as well as in those of early spring, no spot in the whole country was so beautiful as the Morgenhalde.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading This garden, however, was as much sheltered as a room, and, which is very rare in this country, a sweet-chesnut tree stood here, to which, however, the squirrels and woodpeckers in the neighbouring wood paid many unwelcome visits.
woodpeckersnounUS /ˈwʊdpekərz/
plural of “woodpecker” — bird with strong claws and a stiff tail adapted for climbing and a hard chisel-like bill for boring into wood for insects
From this reading This garden, however, was as much sheltered as a room, and, which is very rare in this country, a sweet-chesnut tree stood here, to which, however, the squirrels and woodpeckers in the neighbouring wood paid many unwelcome visits.
