used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN THE TWINKLING OF AN EYE In a garden near the old bear-yard, among tall rose-trees which would soon be in bloom, a merry company of men were sitting around a table which stood in the angle of a quick-set hedge beside a path graveled with white stones and bordered with mussel-shells.
AboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Above the table an apple-tree nodded its new leaves, and from an overhanging bough a lantern hung glowing like a great yellow bee.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading IN THE TWINKLING OF AN EYE In a garden near the old bear-yard, among tall rose-trees which would soon be in bloom, a merry company of men were sitting around a table which stood in the angle of a quick-set hedge beside a path graveled with white stones and bordered with mussel-shells.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading IN THE TWINKLING OF AN EYE In a garden near the old bear-yard, among tall rose-trees which would soon be in bloom, a merry company of men were sitting around a table which stood in the angle of a quick-set hedge beside a path graveled with white stones and bordered with mussel-shells.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN THE TWINKLING OF AN EYE In a garden near the old bear-yard, among tall rose-trees which would soon be in bloom, a merry company of men were sitting around a table which stood in the angle of a quick-set hedge beside a path graveled with white stones and bordered with mussel-shells.
anglenounUS /ˈæŋɡəl/
the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians
From this reading IN THE TWINKLING OF AN EYE In a garden near the old bear-yard, among tall rose-trees which would soon be in bloom, a merry company of men were sitting around a table which stood in the angle of a quick-set hedge beside a path graveled with white stones and bordered with mussel-shells.
apple-tree
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From this reading Above the table an apple-tree nodded its new leaves, and from an overhanging bough a lantern hung glowing like a great yellow bee.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading IN THE TWINKLING OF AN EYE In a garden near the old bear-yard, among tall rose-trees which would soon be in bloom, a merry company of men were sitting around a table which stood in the angle of a quick-set hedge beside a path graveled with white stones and bordered with mussel-shells.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The door of the house was open, showing a little ruddy fire upon a great hearth, kindled to drive away the damp; and in the windows facing the garden there were lights shining warmly out among the rose-trees.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading IN THE TWINKLING OF AN EYE In a garden near the old bear-yard, among tall rose-trees which would soon be in bloom, a merry company of men were sitting around a table which stood in the angle of a quick-set hedge beside a path graveled with white stones and bordered with mussel-shells.
bear-yard
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From this reading IN THE TWINKLING OF AN EYE In a garden near the old bear-yard, among tall rose-trees which would soon be in bloom, a merry company of men were sitting around a table which stood in the angle of a quick-set hedge beside a path graveled with white stones and bordered with mussel-shells.
beenounUS /biː/
any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species
From this reading Above the table an apple-tree nodded its new leaves, and from an overhanging bough a lantern hung glowing like a great yellow bee.
next to; at the side of
From this reading IN THE TWINKLING OF AN EYE In a garden near the old bear-yard, among tall rose-trees which would soon be in bloom, a merry company of men were sitting around a table which stood in the angle of a quick-set hedge beside a path graveled with white stones and bordered with mussel-shells.
bloomnounUS /bluːm/
the organic process of bearing flowers
From this reading IN THE TWINKLING OF AN EYE In a garden near the old bear-yard, among tall rose-trees which would soon be in bloom, a merry company of men were sitting around a table which stood in the angle of a quick-set hedge beside a path graveled with white stones and bordered with mussel-shells.
borderedadjectiveUS /ˈbɔːrdərd/
having a border especially of a specified kind; sometimes used as a combining term
From this reading IN THE TWINKLING OF AN EYE In a garden near the old bear-yard, among tall rose-trees which would soon be in bloom, a merry company of men were sitting around a table which stood in the angle of a quick-set hedge beside a path graveled with white stones and bordered with mussel-shells.
boughnounUS /baʊ/
any of the larger branches of a tree
From this reading Above the table an apple-tree nodded its new leaves, and from an overhanging bough a lantern hung glowing like a great yellow bee.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There was a house hard by with creamy-white walls, green-shuttered windows, and a red-tiled roof.
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading The table was spread with a red damask cloth, on which were a tray of raisins and nuts and a small rally of silver cups.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading IN THE TWINKLING OF AN EYE In a garden near the old bear-yard, among tall rose-trees which would soon be in bloom, a merry company of men were sitting around a table which stood in the angle of a quick-set hedge beside a path graveled with white stones and bordered with mussel-shells.
creamy-whiteadjective
having the color of fresh cream
From this reading There was a house hard by with creamy-white walls, green-shuttered windows, and a red-tiled roof.
cupsnounUS /kʌps/
plural of “cup” — a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading The table was spread with a red damask cloth, on which were a tray of raisins and nuts and a small rally of silver cups.
damasknounUS /ˈdæməsk/
a table linen made from linen with a damask pattern
From this reading The table was spread with a red damask cloth, on which were a tray of raisins and nuts and a small rally of silver cups.
dampadjectiveUS /dæmp/
slightly wet
From this reading The door of the house was open, showing a little ruddy fire upon a great hearth, kindled to drive away the damp; and in the windows facing the garden there were lights shining warmly out among the rose-trees.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The door of the house was open, showing a little ruddy fire upon a great hearth, kindled to drive away the damp; and in the windows facing the garden there were lights shining warmly out among the rose-trees.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading The door of the house was open, showing a little ruddy fire upon a great hearth, kindled to drive away the damp; and in the windows facing the garden there were lights shining warmly out among the rose-trees.
the organ of sight
From this reading IN THE TWINKLING OF AN EYE In a garden near the old bear-yard, among tall rose-trees which would soon be in bloom, a merry company of men were sitting around a table which stood in the angle of a quick-set hedge beside a path graveled with white stones and bordered with mussel-shells.
facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading The door of the house was open, showing a little ruddy fire upon a great hearth, kindled to drive away the damp; and in the windows facing the garden there were lights shining warmly out among the rose-trees.
start firing a weapon
From this reading The door of the house was open, showing a little ruddy fire upon a great hearth, kindled to drive away the damp; and in the windows facing the garden there were lights shining warmly out among the rose-trees.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Above the table an apple-tree nodded its new leaves, and from an overhanging bough a lantern hung glowing like a great yellow bee.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading IN THE TWINKLING OF AN EYE In a garden near the old bear-yard, among tall rose-trees which would soon be in bloom, a merry company of men were sitting around a table which stood in the angle of a quick-set hedge beside a path graveled with white stones and bordered with mussel-shells.
glowingadjectiveUS /ˈɡloʊɪŋ/
highly enthusiastic
From this reading Above the table an apple-tree nodded its new leaves, and from an overhanging bough a lantern hung glowing like a great yellow bee.
graveled
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From this reading IN THE TWINKLING OF AN EYE In a garden near the old bear-yard, among tall rose-trees which would soon be in bloom, a merry company of men were sitting around a table which stood in the angle of a quick-set hedge beside a path graveled with white stones and bordered with mussel-shells.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The door of the house was open, showing a little ruddy fire upon a great hearth, kindled to drive away the damp; and in the windows facing the garden there were lights shining warmly out among the rose-trees.
green-shuttered
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From this reading There was a house hard by with creamy-white walls, green-shuttered windows, and a red-tiled roof.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading There was a house hard by with creamy-white walls, green-shuttered windows, and a red-tiled roof.
hearthnounUS /hɑːrθ/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading The door of the house was open, showing a little ruddy fire upon a great hearth, kindled to drive away the damp; and in the windows facing the garden there were lights shining warmly out among the rose-trees.
hedgeverbUS /hedʒ/
avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
From this reading IN THE TWINKLING OF AN EYE In a garden near the old bear-yard, among tall rose-trees which would soon be in bloom, a merry company of men were sitting around a table which stood in the angle of a quick-set hedge beside a path graveled with white stones and bordered with mussel-shells.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading There was a house hard by with creamy-white walls, green-shuttered windows, and a red-tiled roof.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading Above the table an apple-tree nodded its new leaves, and from an overhanging bough a lantern hung glowing like a great yellow bee.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE TWINKLING OF AN EYE In a garden near the old bear-yard, among tall rose-trees which would soon be in bloom, a merry company of men were sitting around a table which stood in the angle of a quick-set hedge beside a path graveled with white stones and bordered with mussel-shells.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Above the table an apple-tree nodded its new leaves, and from an overhanging bough a lantern hung glowing like a great yellow bee.
kindledadjectiveUS /ˈkɪndəld/
set afire
From this reading The door of the house was open, showing a little ruddy fire upon a great hearth, kindled to drive away the damp; and in the windows facing the garden there were lights shining warmly out among the rose-trees.
lanternnounUS /ˈlæntərn/
light in a transparent protective case
From this reading Above the table an apple-tree nodded its new leaves, and from an overhanging bough a lantern hung glowing like a great yellow bee.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading Above the table an apple-tree nodded its new leaves, and from an overhanging bough a lantern hung glowing like a great yellow bee.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading The door of the house was open, showing a little ruddy fire upon a great hearth, kindled to drive away the damp; and in the windows facing the garden there were lights shining warmly out among the rose-trees.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Above the table an apple-tree nodded its new leaves, and from an overhanging bough a lantern hung glowing like a great yellow bee.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The door of the house was open, showing a little ruddy fire upon a great hearth, kindled to drive away the damp; and in the windows facing the garden there were lights shining warmly out among the rose-trees.
the force of workers available
From this reading IN THE TWINKLING OF AN EYE In a garden near the old bear-yard, among tall rose-trees which would soon be in bloom, a merry company of men were sitting around a table which stood in the angle of a quick-set hedge beside a path graveled with white stones and bordered with mussel-shells.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading IN THE TWINKLING OF AN EYE In a garden near the old bear-yard, among tall rose-trees which would soon be in bloom, a merry company of men were sitting around a table which stood in the angle of a quick-set hedge beside a path graveled with white stones and bordered with mussel-shells.
mussel-shells
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From this reading IN THE TWINKLING OF AN EYE In a garden near the old bear-yard, among tall rose-trees which would soon be in bloom, a merry company of men were sitting around a table which stood in the angle of a quick-set hedge beside a path graveled with white stones and bordered with mussel-shells.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading IN THE TWINKLING OF AN EYE In a garden near the old bear-yard, among tall rose-trees which would soon be in bloom, a merry company of men were sitting around a table which stood in the angle of a quick-set hedge beside a path graveled with white stones and bordered with mussel-shells.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Above the table an apple-tree nodded its new leaves, and from an overhanging bough a lantern hung glowing like a great yellow bee.
inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding
From this reading Above the table an apple-tree nodded its new leaves, and from an overhanging bough a lantern hung glowing like a great yellow bee.
nutsadjectiveUS /nʌts/
informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
From this reading The table was spread with a red damask cloth, on which were a tray of raisins and nuts and a small rally of silver cups.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN THE TWINKLING OF AN EYE In a garden near the old bear-yard, among tall rose-trees which would soon be in bloom, a merry company of men were sitting around a table which stood in the angle of a quick-set hedge beside a path graveled with white stones and bordered with mussel-shells.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading IN THE TWINKLING OF AN EYE In a garden near the old bear-yard, among tall rose-trees which would soon be in bloom, a merry company of men were sitting around a table which stood in the angle of a quick-set hedge beside a path graveled with white stones and bordered with mussel-shells.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The table was spread with a red damask cloth, on which were a tray of raisins and nuts and a small rally of silver cups.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The door of the house was open, showing a little ruddy fire upon a great hearth, kindled to drive away the damp; and in the windows facing the garden there were lights shining warmly out among the rose-trees.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The door of the house was open, showing a little ruddy fire upon a great hearth, kindled to drive away the damp; and in the windows facing the garden there were lights shining warmly out among the rose-trees.
overhangingverbUS /ˈoʊvərhæŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “overhang” — project over
From this reading Above the table an apple-tree nodded its new leaves, and from an overhanging bough a lantern hung glowing like a great yellow bee.
a course of conduct
From this reading IN THE TWINKLING OF AN EYE In a garden near the old bear-yard, among tall rose-trees which would soon be in bloom, a merry company of men were sitting around a table which stood in the angle of a quick-set hedge beside a path graveled with white stones and bordered with mussel-shells.
quick-set
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From this reading IN THE TWINKLING OF AN EYE In a garden near the old bear-yard, among tall rose-trees which would soon be in bloom, a merry company of men were sitting around a table which stood in the angle of a quick-set hedge beside a path graveled with white stones and bordered with mussel-shells.
raisinsnounUS /ˈreɪzənz/
plural of “raisin” — dried grape
From this reading The table was spread with a red damask cloth, on which were a tray of raisins and nuts and a small rally of silver cups.
rallyverbUS /ˈræli/
gather
From this reading The table was spread with a red damask cloth, on which were a tray of raisins and nuts and a small rally of silver cups.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading The table was spread with a red damask cloth, on which were a tray of raisins and nuts and a small rally of silver cups.
red-tiled
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From this reading There was a house hard by with creamy-white walls, green-shuttered windows, and a red-tiled roof.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading There was a house hard by with creamy-white walls, green-shuttered windows, and a red-tiled roof.
rose-trees
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From this reading IN THE TWINKLING OF AN EYE In a garden near the old bear-yard, among tall rose-trees which would soon be in bloom, a merry company of men were sitting around a table which stood in the angle of a quick-set hedge beside a path graveled with white stones and bordered with mussel-shells.
ruddyadjectiveUS /ˈrʌdi/
inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life
From this reading The door of the house was open, showing a little ruddy fire upon a great hearth, kindled to drive away the damp; and in the windows facing the garden there were lights shining warmly out among the rose-trees.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading The door of the house was open, showing a little ruddy fire upon a great hearth, kindled to drive away the damp; and in the windows facing the garden there were lights shining warmly out among the rose-trees.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading The door of the house was open, showing a little ruddy fire upon a great hearth, kindled to drive away the damp; and in the windows facing the garden there were lights shining warmly out among the rose-trees.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading The table was spread with a red damask cloth, on which were a tray of raisins and nuts and a small rally of silver cups.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading IN THE TWINKLING OF AN EYE In a garden near the old bear-yard, among tall rose-trees which would soon be in bloom, a merry company of men were sitting around a table which stood in the angle of a quick-set hedge beside a path graveled with white stones and bordered with mussel-shells.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The table was spread with a red damask cloth, on which were a tray of raisins and nuts and a small rally of silver cups.
in the near future
From this reading IN THE TWINKLING OF AN EYE In a garden near the old bear-yard, among tall rose-trees which would soon be in bloom, a merry company of men were sitting around a table which stood in the angle of a quick-set hedge beside a path graveled with white stones and bordered with mussel-shells.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading The table was spread with a red damask cloth, on which were a tray of raisins and nuts and a small rally of silver cups.
plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading IN THE TWINKLING OF AN EYE In a garden near the old bear-yard, among tall rose-trees which would soon be in bloom, a merry company of men were sitting around a table which stood in the angle of a quick-set hedge beside a path graveled with white stones and bordered with mussel-shells.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading IN THE TWINKLING OF AN EYE In a garden near the old bear-yard, among tall rose-trees which would soon be in bloom, a merry company of men were sitting around a table which stood in the angle of a quick-set hedge beside a path graveled with white stones and bordered with mussel-shells.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading IN THE TWINKLING OF AN EYE In a garden near the old bear-yard, among tall rose-trees which would soon be in bloom, a merry company of men were sitting around a table which stood in the angle of a quick-set hedge beside a path graveled with white stones and bordered with mussel-shells.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading IN THE TWINKLING OF AN EYE In a garden near the old bear-yard, among tall rose-trees which would soon be in bloom, a merry company of men were sitting around a table which stood in the angle of a quick-set hedge beside a path graveled with white stones and bordered with mussel-shells.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE TWINKLING OF AN EYE In a garden near the old bear-yard, among tall rose-trees which would soon be in bloom, a merry company of men were sitting around a table which stood in the angle of a quick-set hedge beside a path graveled with white stones and bordered with mussel-shells.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a house hard by with creamy-white walls, green-shuttered windows, and a red-tiled roof.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The door of the house was open, showing a little ruddy fire upon a great hearth, kindled to drive away the damp; and in the windows facing the garden there were lights shining warmly out among the rose-trees.
traynounUS /treɪ/
an open receptacle for holding or displaying or serving articles or food
From this reading The table was spread with a red damask cloth, on which were a tray of raisins and nuts and a small rally of silver cups.
TWINKLINGnounUS /ˈtwɪŋkəlɪŋ/
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading IN THE TWINKLING OF AN EYE In a garden near the old bear-yard, among tall rose-trees which would soon be in bloom, a merry company of men were sitting around a table which stood in the angle of a quick-set hedge beside a path graveled with white stones and bordered with mussel-shells.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The door of the house was open, showing a little ruddy fire upon a great hearth, kindled to drive away the damp; and in the windows facing the garden there were lights shining warmly out among the rose-trees.
plural of “wall” — 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 There was a house hard by with creamy-white walls, green-shuttered windows, and a red-tiled roof.
warmlyadverbUS /ˈwɔːrmli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading The door of the house was open, showing a little ruddy fire upon a great hearth, kindled to drive away the damp; and in the windows facing the garden there were lights shining warmly out among the rose-trees.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a house hard by with creamy-white walls, green-shuttered windows, and a red-tiled roof.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading IN THE TWINKLING OF AN EYE In a garden near the old bear-yard, among tall rose-trees which would soon be in bloom, a merry company of men were sitting around a table which stood in the angle of a quick-set hedge beside a path graveled with white stones and bordered with mussel-shells.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN THE TWINKLING OF AN EYE In a garden near the old bear-yard, among tall rose-trees which would soon be in bloom, a merry company of men were sitting around a table which stood in the angle of a quick-set hedge beside a path graveled with white stones and bordered with mussel-shells.
a Caucasian
From this reading IN THE TWINKLING OF AN EYE In a garden near the old bear-yard, among tall rose-trees which would soon be in bloom, a merry company of men were sitting around a table which stood in the angle of a quick-set hedge beside a path graveled with white stones and bordered with mussel-shells.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading There was a house hard by with creamy-white walls, green-shuttered windows, and a red-tiled roof.
in the company of; together with
From this reading IN THE TWINKLING OF AN EYE In a garden near the old bear-yard, among tall rose-trees which would soon be in bloom, a merry company of men were sitting around a table which stood in the angle of a quick-set hedge beside a path graveled with white stones and bordered with mussel-shells.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading IN THE TWINKLING OF AN EYE In a garden near the old bear-yard, among tall rose-trees which would soon be in bloom, a merry company of men were sitting around a table which stood in the angle of a quick-set hedge beside a path graveled with white stones and bordered with mussel-shells.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading Above the table an apple-tree nodded its new leaves, and from an overhanging bough a lantern hung glowing like a great yellow bee.
