used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MY GARDENS Long as I have talked of shells, I must say a word or two more about shells that are used as stones.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading MY GARDENS Long as I have talked of shells, I must say a word or two more about shells that are used as stones.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Then, before some fine-looking houses were great conch-shells, oblong and twisted in shape, but pink and smooth inside.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading MY GARDENS Long as I have talked of shells, I must say a word or two more about shells that are used as stones.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading MY GARDENS Long as I have talked of shells, I must say a word or two more about shells that are used as stones.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When I was on land a little while, I noticed in front of a few houses, walks, that I knew at a glance were made from clam-shells.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Such a beautiful, clean, white walk as they make!
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Then, before some fine-looking houses were great conch-shells, oblong and twisted in shape, but pink and smooth inside.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Then, before some fine-looking houses were great conch-shells, oblong and twisted in shape, but pink and smooth inside.
clam-shells
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From this reading When I was on land a little while, I noticed in front of a few houses, walks, that I knew at a glance were made from clam-shells.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading Such a beautiful, clean, white walk as they make!
conch-shells
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From this reading Then, before some fine-looking houses were great conch-shells, oblong and twisted in shape, but pink and smooth inside.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading When I was on land a little while, I noticed in front of a few houses, walks, that I knew at a glance were made from clam-shells.
fine-lookingadjective
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading Then, before some fine-looking houses were great conch-shells, oblong and twisted in shape, but pink and smooth inside.
your parents
From this reading So I knew that Folks must have machines for pounding up shells.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading So I knew that Folks must have machines for pounding up shells.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When I was on land a little while, I noticed in front of a few houses, walks, that I knew at a glance were made from clam-shells.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading When I was on land a little while, I noticed in front of a few houses, walks, that I knew at a glance were made from clam-shells.
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading MY GARDENS Long as I have talked of shells, I must say a word or two more about shells that are used as stones.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading When I was on land a little while, I noticed in front of a few houses, walks, that I knew at a glance were made from clam-shells.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Then, before some fine-looking houses were great conch-shells, oblong and twisted in shape, but pink and smooth inside.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading MY GARDENS Long as I have talked of shells, I must say a word or two more about shells that are used as stones.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading When I was on land a little while, I noticed in front of a few houses, walks, that I knew at a glance were made from clam-shells.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading MY GARDENS Long as I have talked of shells, I must say a word or two more about shells that are used as stones.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When I was on land a little while, I noticed in front of a few houses, walks, that I knew at a glance were made from clam-shells.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading Then, before some fine-looking houses were great conch-shells, oblong and twisted in shape, but pink and smooth inside.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading When I was on land a little while, I noticed in front of a few houses, walks, that I knew at a glance were made from clam-shells.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading When I was on land a little while, I noticed in front of a few houses, walks, that I knew at a glance were made from clam-shells.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading When I was on land a little while, I noticed in front of a few houses, walks, that I knew at a glance were made from clam-shells.
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 MY GARDENS Long as I have talked of shells, I must say a word or two more about shells that are used as stones.
machinesnounUS /məˈʃiːnz/
plural of “machine” — any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading So I knew that Folks must have machines for pounding up shells.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading When I was on land a little while, I noticed in front of a few houses, walks, that I knew at a glance were made from clam-shells.
engage in
From this reading Such a beautiful, clean, white walk as they make!
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading MY GARDENS Long as I have talked of shells, I must say a word or two more about shells that are used as stones.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading MY GARDENS Long as I have talked of shells, I must say a word or two more about shells that are used as stones.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading MY GARDENS Long as I have talked of shells, I must say a word or two more about shells that are used as stones.
being perceived or observed
From this reading When I was on land a little while, I noticed in front of a few houses, walks, that I knew at a glance were made from clam-shells.
oblongadjectiveUS /ˈɑːblɔːŋ/
(of a leaf shape) having a somewhat elongated form with approximately parallel sides
From this reading Then, before some fine-looking houses were great conch-shells, oblong and twisted in shape, but pink and smooth inside.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MY GARDENS Long as I have talked of shells, I must say a word or two more about shells that are used as stones.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When I was on land a little while, I noticed in front of a few houses, walks, that I knew at a glance were made from clam-shells.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading MY GARDENS Long as I have talked of shells, I must say a word or two more about shells that are used as stones.
a light shade of red
From this reading Then, before some fine-looking houses were great conch-shells, oblong and twisted in shape, but pink and smooth inside.
poundingnounUS /ˈpaʊndɪŋ/
repeated heavy blows
From this reading So I knew that Folks must have machines for pounding up shells.
express in words
From this reading MY GARDENS Long as I have talked of shells, I must say a word or two more about shells that are used as stones.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading Then, before some fine-looking houses were great conch-shells, oblong and twisted in shape, but pink and smooth inside.
shellsnounUS /ʃelz/
plural of “shell” — ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun
From this reading MY GARDENS Long as I have talked of shells, I must say a word or two more about shells that are used as stones.
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading Then, before some fine-looking houses were great conch-shells, oblong and twisted in shape, but pink and smooth inside.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So I knew that Folks must have machines for pounding up shells.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Then, before some fine-looking houses were great conch-shells, oblong and twisted in shape, but pink and smooth inside.
plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading MY GARDENS Long as I have talked of shells, I must say a word or two more about shells that are used as stones.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such a beautiful, clean, white walk as they make!
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading MY GARDENS Long as I have talked of shells, I must say a word or two more about shells that are used as stones.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading MY GARDENS Long as I have talked of shells, I must say a word or two more about shells that are used as stones.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, before some fine-looking houses were great conch-shells, oblong and twisted in shape, but pink and smooth inside.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Such a beautiful, clean, white walk as they make!
twistedadjectiveUS /ˈtwɪstɪd/
having an intended meaning altered or misrepresented
From this reading Then, before some fine-looking houses were great conch-shells, oblong and twisted in shape, but pink and smooth inside.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading MY GARDENS Long as I have talked of shells, I must say a word or two more about shells that are used as stones.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading So I knew that Folks must have machines for pounding up shells.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading MY GARDENS Long as I have talked of shells, I must say a word or two more about shells that are used as stones.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Such a beautiful, clean, white walk as they make!
walksnounUS /wɔːks/
plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot
From this reading When I was on land a little while, I noticed in front of a few houses, walks, that I knew at a glance were made from clam-shells.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When I was on land a little while, I noticed in front of a few houses, walks, that I knew at a glance were made from clam-shells.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When I was on land a little while, I noticed in front of a few houses, walks, that I knew at a glance were made from clam-shells.
at the time that
From this reading When I was on land a little while, I noticed in front of a few houses, walks, that I knew at a glance were made from clam-shells.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading When I was on land a little while, I noticed in front of a few houses, walks, that I knew at a glance were made from clam-shells.
a Caucasian
From this reading Such a beautiful, clean, white walk as they make!
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading MY GARDENS Long as I have talked of shells, I must say a word or two more about shells that are used as stones.
