adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading My gardeners have orders to cultivate new sweet-scented flowers to any extent, and no others, so that our home will be a fragrant emerald.
abundantadjectiveUS /əˈbʌndənt/
present in great quantity
From this reading The hills on every side display their abundant foliage--those splendid trees for which your new civil list has so well cared.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The entrance gate to the property is so hidden in the wall dividing the park from the wood as almost to defy detection.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The plantations, already well grown, will, in two or three years, completely hide the buildings, so that, except in winter, when the trees are bare, no trace of habitation will appear to the outside world, save only the smoke visible from the neighboring hills.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The surroundings of my chalet have been modeled on what is called the King's Garden at Versailles, but it has an outlook on my lakelet and island.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The surroundings of my chalet have been modeled on what is called the King's Garden at Versailles, but it has an outlook on my lakelet and island.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading My gardeners have orders to cultivate new sweet-scented flowers to any extent, and no others, so that our home will be a fragrant emerald.
appearverbUS /əˈpɪr/
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The plantations, already well grown, will, in two or three years, completely hide the buildings, so that, except in winter, when the trees are bare, no trace of habitation will appear to the outside world, save only the smoke visible from the neighboring hills.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The plantations, already well grown, will, in two or three years, completely hide the buildings, so that, except in winter, when the trees are bare, no trace of habitation will appear to the outside world, save only the smoke visible from the neighboring hills.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The entrance gate to the property is so hidden in the wall dividing the park from the wood as almost to defy detection.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The surroundings of my chalet have been modeled on what is called the King's Garden at Versailles, but it has an outlook on my lakelet and island.
bareadjectiveUS /ber/
completely unclothed
From this reading The plantations, already well grown, will, in two or three years, completely hide the buildings, so that, except in winter, when the trees are bare, no trace of habitation will appear to the outside world, save only the smoke visible from the neighboring hills.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading My gardeners have orders to cultivate new sweet-scented flowers to any extent, and no others, so that our home will be a fragrant emerald.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The surroundings of my chalet have been modeled on what is called the King's Garden at Versailles, but it has an outlook on my lakelet and island.
buildingsnounUS /ˈbɪldɪŋz/
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading The plantations, already well grown, will, in two or three years, completely hide the buildings, so that, except in winter, when the trees are bare, no trace of habitation will appear to the outside world, save only the smoke visible from the neighboring hills.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The surroundings of my chalet have been modeled on what is called the King's Garden at Versailles, but it has an outlook on my lakelet and island.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The surroundings of my chalet have been modeled on what is called the King's Garden at Versailles, but it has an outlook on my lakelet and island.
caredverbUS /kerd/
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading The hills on every side display their abundant foliage--those splendid trees for which your new civil list has so well cared.
chaletnounUS /ˈʃæleɪ/
a Swiss house with a sloping roof and wide eaves or a house built in this style
From this reading The surroundings of my chalet have been modeled on what is called the King's Garden at Versailles, but it has an outlook on my lakelet and island.
civiladjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəl/
applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military
From this reading The hills on every side display their abundant foliage--those splendid trees for which your new civil list has so well cared.
completelyadverbUS /kəmˈpliːtli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The plantations, already well grown, will, in two or three years, completely hide the buildings, so that, except in winter, when the trees are bare, no trace of habitation will appear to the outside world, save only the smoke visible from the neighboring hills.
cultivateverbUS /ˈkʌltəveɪt/
foster the growth of
From this reading My gardeners have orders to cultivate new sweet-scented flowers to any extent, and no others, so that our home will be a fragrant emerald.
defyverbUS /dɪˈfaɪ/
resist or confront with resistance
From this reading The entrance gate to the property is so hidden in the wall dividing the park from the wood as almost to defy detection.
detectionnounUS /dɪˈtekʃən/
the perception that something has occurred or some state exists
From this reading The entrance gate to the property is so hidden in the wall dividing the park from the wood as almost to defy detection.
displaynounUS /dɪˈspleɪ/
something intended to communicate a particular impression
From this reading The hills on every side display their abundant foliage--those splendid trees for which your new civil list has so well cared.
dividingverbUS /dɪˈvaɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “divide” — separate into parts or portions
From this reading The entrance gate to the property is so hidden in the wall dividing the park from the wood as almost to defy detection.
emeraldnounUS /ˈemrəld/
a green transparent form of beryl; highly valued as a gemstone
From this reading My gardeners have orders to cultivate new sweet-scented flowers to any extent, and no others, so that our home will be a fragrant emerald.
entrancenounUS /ˈentrəns/
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading The entrance gate to the property is so hidden in the wall dividing the park from the wood as almost to defy detection.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The hills on every side display their abundant foliage--those splendid trees for which your new civil list has so well cared.
exceptprepositionUS /ɪkˈsept/
apart from; not including
From this reading The plantations, already well grown, will, in two or three years, completely hide the buildings, so that, except in winter, when the trees are bare, no trace of habitation will appear to the outside world, save only the smoke visible from the neighboring hills.
extentnounUS /ɪkˈstent/
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading My gardeners have orders to cultivate new sweet-scented flowers to any extent, and no others, so that our home will be a fragrant emerald.
flowersnounUS /ˈflaʊərz/
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading My gardeners have orders to cultivate new sweet-scented flowers to any extent, and no others, so that our home will be a fragrant emerald.
foliagenounUS /ˈfoʊlɪdʒ/
the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading The hills on every side display their abundant foliage--those splendid trees for which your new civil list has so well cared.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The hills on every side display their abundant foliage--those splendid trees for which your new civil list has so well cared.
fragrantadjectiveUS /ˈfreɪɡrənt/
pleasant-smelling
From this reading My gardeners have orders to cultivate new sweet-scented flowers to any extent, and no others, so that our home will be a fragrant emerald.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The entrance gate to the property is so hidden in the wall dividing the park from the wood as almost to defy detection.
GardennounUS /ˈɡɑːrdən/
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading The surroundings of my chalet have been modeled on what is called the King's Garden at Versailles, but it has an outlook on my lakelet and island.
gardenersnounUS /ˈɡɑːrdənərz/
plural of “gardener” — someone who takes care of a garden
From this reading My gardeners have orders to cultivate new sweet-scented flowers to any extent, and no others, so that our home will be a fragrant emerald.
gatenounUS /ɡeɪt/
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading The entrance gate to the property is so hidden in the wall dividing the park from the wood as almost to defy detection.
grownadjectiveUS /ɡroʊn/
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading The plantations, already well grown, will, in two or three years, completely hide the buildings, so that, except in winter, when the trees are bare, no trace of habitation will appear to the outside world, save only the smoke visible from the neighboring hills.
habitationnounUS /ˌhæbəˈteɪʃən/
the native habitat or home of an animal or plant
From this reading The plantations, already well grown, will, in two or three years, completely hide the buildings, so that, except in winter, when the trees are bare, no trace of habitation will appear to the outside world, save only the smoke visible from the neighboring hills.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The surroundings of my chalet have been modeled on what is called the King's Garden at Versailles, but it has an outlook on my lakelet and island.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The surroundings of my chalet have been modeled on what is called the King's Garden at Versailles, but it has an outlook on my lakelet and island.
hiddenadjectiveUS /ˈhɪdən/
not accessible to view
From this reading The entrance gate to the property is so hidden in the wall dividing the park from the wood as almost to defy detection.
hideverbUS /haɪd/
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading The plantations, already well grown, will, in two or three years, completely hide the buildings, so that, except in winter, when the trees are bare, no trace of habitation will appear to the outside world, save only the smoke visible from the neighboring hills.
hillsnounUS /hɪlz/
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading The plantations, already well grown, will, in two or three years, completely hide the buildings, so that, except in winter, when the trees are bare, no trace of habitation will appear to the outside world, save only the smoke visible from the neighboring hills.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading My gardeners have orders to cultivate new sweet-scented flowers to any extent, and no others, so that our home will be a fragrant emerald.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The entrance gate to the property is so hidden in the wall dividing the park from the wood as almost to defy detection.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The entrance gate to the property is so hidden in the wall dividing the park from the wood as almost to defy detection.
islandnounUS /ˈaɪlənd/
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading The surroundings of my chalet have been modeled on what is called the King's Garden at Versailles, but it has an outlook on my lakelet and island.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The surroundings of my chalet have been modeled on what is called the King's Garden at Versailles, but it has an outlook on my lakelet and island.
King'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading The surroundings of my chalet have been modeled on what is called the King's Garden at Versailles, but it has an outlook on my lakelet and island.
lakelet
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From this reading The surroundings of my chalet have been modeled on what is called the King's Garden at Versailles, but it has an outlook on my lakelet and island.
listverbUS /lɪst/
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
From this reading The hills on every side display their abundant foliage--those splendid trees for which your new civil list has so well cared.
modeledadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəld/
resembling sculpture
From this reading The surroundings of my chalet have been modeled on what is called the King's Garden at Versailles, but it has an outlook on my lakelet and island.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The surroundings of my chalet have been modeled on what is called the King's Garden at Versailles, but it has an outlook on my lakelet and island.
neighboringadjectiveUS /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
having a common boundary or edge; abutting; touching
From this reading The plantations, already well grown, will, in two or three years, completely hide the buildings, so that, except in winter, when the trees are bare, no trace of habitation will appear to the outside world, save only the smoke visible from the neighboring hills.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The hills on every side display their abundant foliage--those splendid trees for which your new civil list has so well cared.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading The plantations, already well grown, will, in two or three years, completely hide the buildings, so that, except in winter, when the trees are bare, no trace of habitation will appear to the outside world, save only the smoke visible from the neighboring hills.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The plantations, already well grown, will, in two or three years, completely hide the buildings, so that, except in winter, when the trees are bare, no trace of habitation will appear to the outside world, save only the smoke visible from the neighboring hills.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The surroundings of my chalet have been modeled on what is called the King's Garden at Versailles, but it has an outlook on my lakelet and island.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading The plantations, already well grown, will, in two or three years, completely hide the buildings, so that, except in winter, when the trees are bare, no trace of habitation will appear to the outside world, save only the smoke visible from the neighboring hills.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The plantations, already well grown, will, in two or three years, completely hide the buildings, so that, except in winter, when the trees are bare, no trace of habitation will appear to the outside world, save only the smoke visible from the neighboring hills.
ordersnounUS /ˈɔːrdərz/
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading My gardeners have orders to cultivate new sweet-scented flowers to any extent, and no others, so that our home will be a fragrant emerald.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading My gardeners have orders to cultivate new sweet-scented flowers to any extent, and no others, so that our home will be a fragrant emerald.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading My gardeners have orders to cultivate new sweet-scented flowers to any extent, and no others, so that our home will be a fragrant emerald.
outlooknounUS /ˈaʊtlʊk/
a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations
From this reading The surroundings of my chalet have been modeled on what is called the King's Garden at Versailles, but it has an outlook on my lakelet and island.
outsideadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtˈsaɪd/
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading The plantations, already well grown, will, in two or three years, completely hide the buildings, so that, except in winter, when the trees are bare, no trace of habitation will appear to the outside world, save only the smoke visible from the neighboring hills.
parknounUS /pɑːrk/
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading The entrance gate to the property is so hidden in the wall dividing the park from the wood as almost to defy detection.
plantationsnounUS /ˌplænˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “plantation” — an estate where cash crops are grown on a large scale (especially in tropical areas)
From this reading The plantations, already well grown, will, in two or three years, completely hide the buildings, so that, except in winter, when the trees are bare, no trace of habitation will appear to the outside world, save only the smoke visible from the neighboring hills.
propertynounUS /ˈprɑːpərti/
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading The entrance gate to the property is so hidden in the wall dividing the park from the wood as almost to defy detection.
saveprepositionUS /seɪv/
except for; apart from
From this reading The plantations, already well grown, will, in two or three years, completely hide the buildings, so that, except in winter, when the trees are bare, no trace of habitation will appear to the outside world, save only the smoke visible from the neighboring hills.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The hills on every side display their abundant foliage--those splendid trees for which your new civil list has so well cared.
smokenounUS /smoʊk/
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading The plantations, already well grown, will, in two or three years, completely hide the buildings, so that, except in winter, when the trees are bare, no trace of habitation will appear to the outside world, save only the smoke visible from the neighboring hills.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The entrance gate to the property is so hidden in the wall dividing the park from the wood as almost to defy detection.
splendidadjectiveUS /ˈsplendɪd/
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading The hills on every side display their abundant foliage--those splendid trees for which your new civil list has so well cared.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading The surroundings of my chalet have been modeled on what is called the King's Garden at Versailles, but it has an outlook on my lakelet and island.
sweet-scentedadjective
having a natural fragrance
From this reading My gardeners have orders to cultivate new sweet-scented flowers to any extent, and no others, so that our home will be a fragrant emerald.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The plantations, already well grown, will, in two or three years, completely hide the buildings, so that, except in winter, when the trees are bare, no trace of habitation will appear to the outside world, save only the smoke visible from the neighboring hills.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The entrance gate to the property is so hidden in the wall dividing the park from the wood as almost to defy detection.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The hills on every side display their abundant foliage--those splendid trees for which your new civil list has so well cared.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The hills on every side display their abundant foliage--those splendid trees for which your new civil list has so well cared.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The plantations, already well grown, will, in two or three years, completely hide the buildings, so that, except in winter, when the trees are bare, no trace of habitation will appear to the outside world, save only the smoke visible from the neighboring hills.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The entrance gate to the property is so hidden in the wall dividing the park from the wood as almost to defy detection.
tracenounUS /treɪs/
a just detectable amount
From this reading The plantations, already well grown, will, in two or three years, completely hide the buildings, so that, except in winter, when the trees are bare, no trace of habitation will appear to the outside world, save only the smoke visible from the neighboring hills.
treesnounUS /triːz/
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 The plantations, already well grown, will, in two or three years, completely hide the buildings, so that, except in winter, when the trees are bare, no trace of habitation will appear to the outside world, save only the smoke visible from the neighboring hills.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The plantations, already well grown, will, in two or three years, completely hide the buildings, so that, except in winter, when the trees are bare, no trace of habitation will appear to the outside world, save only the smoke visible from the neighboring hills.
VersaillesnounUS /verˈsaɪ/
a city in north central France near Paris; site of the Palace of Versailles that was built by Louis XIV in the 17th century
From this reading The surroundings of my chalet have been modeled on what is called the King's Garden at Versailles, but it has an outlook on my lakelet and island.
visibleadjectiveUS /ˈvɪzəbəl/
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading The plantations, already well grown, will, in two or three years, completely hide the buildings, so that, except in winter, when the trees are bare, no trace of habitation will appear to the outside world, save only the smoke visible from the neighboring hills.
wallnounUS /wɔːl/
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading The entrance gate to the property is so hidden in the wall dividing the park from the wood as almost to defy detection.
welladverbUS /wel/
(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 The plantations, already well grown, will, in two or three years, completely hide the buildings, so that, except in winter, when the trees are bare, no trace of habitation will appear to the outside world, save only the smoke visible from the neighboring hills.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The surroundings of my chalet have been modeled on what is called the King's Garden at Versailles, but it has an outlook on my lakelet and island.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading The plantations, already well grown, will, in two or three years, completely hide the buildings, so that, except in winter, when the trees are bare, no trace of habitation will appear to the outside world, save only the smoke visible from the neighboring hills.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The hills on every side display their abundant foliage--those splendid trees for which your new civil list has so well cared.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The plantations, already well grown, will, in two or three years, completely hide the buildings, so that, except in winter, when the trees are bare, no trace of habitation will appear to the outside world, save only the smoke visible from the neighboring hills.
winternounUS /ˈwɪntər/
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading The plantations, already well grown, will, in two or three years, completely hide the buildings, so that, except in winter, when the trees are bare, no trace of habitation will appear to the outside world, save only the smoke visible from the neighboring hills.
woodnounUS /wʊd/
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading The entrance gate to the property is so hidden in the wall dividing the park from the wood as almost to defy detection.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The plantations, already well grown, will, in two or three years, completely hide the buildings, so that, except in winter, when the trees are bare, no trace of habitation will appear to the outside world, save only the smoke visible from the neighboring hills.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading The plantations, already well grown, will, in two or three years, completely hide the buildings, so that, except in winter, when the trees are bare, no trace of habitation will appear to the outside world, save only the smoke visible from the neighboring hills.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The hills on every side display their abundant foliage--those splendid trees for which your new civil list has so well cared.
