used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Thomas and Samuel were well on with their gardening, and already a few brave blossoms were smiling up at us from mother earth.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Thomas and Samuel were well on with their gardening, and already a few brave blossoms were smiling up at us from mother earth.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When the curtains were withdrawn from my windows, and I was strong enough to look once more on the outer world, I found the late April sun was bringing back life and beauty to the trees and shrubbery around Oaklands.
AprilnounUS /ˈeɪprəl/
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading When the curtains were withdrawn from my windows, and I was strong enough to look once more on the outer world, I found the late April sun was bringing back life and beauty to the trees and shrubbery around Oaklands.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading When the curtains were withdrawn from my windows, and I was strong enough to look once more on the outer world, I found the late April sun was bringing back life and beauty to the trees and shrubbery around Oaklands.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Thomas and Samuel were well on with their gardening, and already a few brave blossoms were smiling up at us from mother earth.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading When the curtains were withdrawn from my windows, and I was strong enough to look once more on the outer world, I found the late April sun was bringing back life and beauty to the trees and shrubbery around Oaklands.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading When the curtains were withdrawn from my windows, and I was strong enough to look once more on the outer world, I found the late April sun was bringing back life and beauty to the trees and shrubbery around Oaklands.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I felt like one who had been visiting dim, mysterious shores, and had got safely back from those outlying regions.
blossomsnounUS /ˈblɑːsəmz/
plural of “blossom” — reproductive organ of angiosperm plants especially one having showy or colorful parts
From this reading Thomas and Samuel were well on with their gardening, and already a few brave blossoms were smiling up at us from mother earth.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading Thomas and Samuel were well on with their gardening, and already a few brave blossoms were smiling up at us from mother earth.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading When the curtains were withdrawn from my windows, and I was strong enough to look once more on the outer world, I found the late April sun was bringing back life and beauty to the trees and shrubbery around Oaklands.
CONVALESCENCEnounUS /ˌkɑːnvəˈlesəns/
gradual healing (through rest) after sickness or injury
From this reading CONVALESCENCE.
curtainsnounUS /ˈkɜːrtənz/
plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading When the curtains were withdrawn from my windows, and I was strong enough to look once more on the outer world, I found the late April sun was bringing back life and beauty to the trees and shrubbery around Oaklands.
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading I used to lie in those quiet hours of convalescence, trying to decide what was real and what fanciful in the experiences of the last few weeks.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading I felt like one who had been visiting dim, mysterious shores, and had got safely back from those outlying regions.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Thomas and Samuel were well on with their gardening, and already a few brave blossoms were smiling up at us from mother earth.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading When the curtains were withdrawn from my windows, and I was strong enough to look once more on the outer world, I found the late April sun was bringing back life and beauty to the trees and shrubbery around Oaklands.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading I used to lie in those quiet hours of convalescence, trying to decide what was real and what fanciful in the experiences of the last few weeks.
fancifuladjectiveUS /ˈfænsɪfəl/
indulging in or influenced by fancy
From this reading I used to lie in those quiet hours of convalescence, trying to decide what was real and what fanciful in the experiences of the last few weeks.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading I felt like one who had been visiting dim, mysterious shores, and had got safely back from those outlying regions.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Thomas and Samuel were well on with their gardening, and already a few brave blossoms were smiling up at us from mother earth.
set up or found
From this reading When the curtains were withdrawn from my windows, and I was strong enough to look once more on the outer world, I found the late April sun was bringing back life and beauty to the trees and shrubbery around Oaklands.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When the curtains were withdrawn from my windows, and I was strong enough to look once more on the outer world, I found the late April sun was bringing back life and beauty to the trees and shrubbery around Oaklands.
gardeningnounUS /ˈɡɑːrdənɪŋ/
the cultivation of plants
From this reading Thomas and Samuel were well on with their gardening, and already a few brave blossoms were smiling up at us from mother earth.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading I felt like one who had been visiting dim, mysterious shores, and had got safely back from those outlying regions.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I felt like one who had been visiting dim, mysterious shores, and had got safely back from those outlying regions.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading I used to lie in those quiet hours of convalescence, trying to decide what was real and what fanciful in the experiences of the last few weeks.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading When the curtains were withdrawn from my windows, and I was strong enough to look once more on the outer world, I found the late April sun was bringing back life and beauty to the trees and shrubbery around Oaklands.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I used to lie in those quiet hours of convalescence, trying to decide what was real and what fanciful in the experiences of the last few weeks.
immediately past
From this reading I used to lie in those quiet hours of convalescence, trying to decide what was real and what fanciful in the experiences of the last few weeks.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading When the curtains were withdrawn from my windows, and I was strong enough to look once more on the outer world, I found the late April sun was bringing back life and beauty to the trees and shrubbery around Oaklands.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading I used to lie in those quiet hours of convalescence, trying to decide what was real and what fanciful in the experiences of the last few weeks.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading When the curtains were withdrawn from my windows, and I was strong enough to look once more on the outer world, I found the late April sun was bringing back life and beauty to the trees and shrubbery around Oaklands.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I felt like one who had been visiting dim, mysterious shores, and had got safely back from those outlying regions.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading When the curtains were withdrawn from my windows, and I was strong enough to look once more on the outer world, I found the late April sun was bringing back life and beauty to the trees and shrubbery around Oaklands.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading When the curtains were withdrawn from my windows, and I was strong enough to look once more on the outer world, I found the late April sun was bringing back life and beauty to the trees and shrubbery around Oaklands.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Thomas and Samuel were well on with their gardening, and already a few brave blossoms were smiling up at us from mother earth.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading When the curtains were withdrawn from my windows, and I was strong enough to look once more on the outer world, I found the late April sun was bringing back life and beauty to the trees and shrubbery around Oaklands.
of an obscure nature
From this reading I felt like one who had been visiting dim, mysterious shores, and had got safely back from those outlying regions.
Oaklands
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From this reading When the curtains were withdrawn from my windows, and I was strong enough to look once more on the outer world, I found the late April sun was bringing back life and beauty to the trees and shrubbery around Oaklands.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I used to lie in those quiet hours of convalescence, trying to decide what was real and what fanciful in the experiences of the last few weeks.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When the curtains were withdrawn from my windows, and I was strong enough to look once more on the outer world, I found the late April sun was bringing back life and beauty to the trees and shrubbery around Oaklands.
on one occasion
From this reading When the curtains were withdrawn from my windows, and I was strong enough to look once more on the outer world, I found the late April sun was bringing back life and beauty to the trees and shrubbery around Oaklands.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I felt like one who had been visiting dim, mysterious shores, and had got safely back from those outlying regions.
outeradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading When the curtains were withdrawn from my windows, and I was strong enough to look once more on the outer world, I found the late April sun was bringing back life and beauty to the trees and shrubbery around Oaklands.
outlyingadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtlaɪɪŋ/
relatively far from a center or middle
From this reading I felt like one who had been visiting dim, mysterious shores, and had got safely back from those outlying regions.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading I used to lie in those quiet hours of convalescence, trying to decide what was real and what fanciful in the experiences of the last few weeks.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading I used to lie in those quiet hours of convalescence, trying to decide what was real and what fanciful in the experiences of the last few weeks.
regionsnounUS /ˈriːdʒənz/
plural of “region” — the extended spatial location of something
From this reading I felt like one who had been visiting dim, mysterious shores, and had got safely back from those outlying regions.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading I felt like one who had been visiting dim, mysterious shores, and had got safely back from those outlying regions.
SamuelnounUS /ˈsæmjuːl/
(Old Testament) Hebrew prophet and judge who anointed Saul as king
From this reading Thomas and Samuel were well on with their gardening, and already a few brave blossoms were smiling up at us from mother earth.
shoresnounUS /ʃɔːrz/
plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading I felt like one who had been visiting dim, mysterious shores, and had got safely back from those outlying regions.
shrubberynounUS /ˈʃrʌbəri/
an area where a number of shrubs are planted
From this reading When the curtains were withdrawn from my windows, and I was strong enough to look once more on the outer world, I found the late April sun was bringing back life and beauty to the trees and shrubbery around Oaklands.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading Thomas and Samuel were well on with their gardening, and already a few brave blossoms were smiling up at us from mother earth.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading When the curtains were withdrawn from my windows, and I was strong enough to look once more on the outer world, I found the late April sun was bringing back life and beauty to the trees and shrubbery around Oaklands.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading When the curtains were withdrawn from my windows, and I was strong enough to look once more on the outer world, I found the late April sun was bringing back life and beauty to the trees and shrubbery around Oaklands.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When the curtains were withdrawn from my windows, and I was strong enough to look once more on the outer world, I found the late April sun was bringing back life and beauty to the trees and shrubbery around Oaklands.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Thomas and Samuel were well on with their gardening, and already a few brave blossoms were smiling up at us from mother earth.
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading Thomas and Samuel were well on with their gardening, and already a few brave blossoms were smiling up at us from mother earth.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading I felt like one who had been visiting dim, mysterious shores, and had got safely back from those outlying regions.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When the curtains were withdrawn from my windows, and I was strong enough to look once more on the outer world, I found the late April sun was bringing back life and beauty to the trees and shrubbery around Oaklands.
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 When the curtains were withdrawn from my windows, and I was strong enough to look once more on the outer world, I found the late April sun was bringing back life and beauty to the trees and shrubbery around Oaklands.
hard to endure
From this reading I used to lie in those quiet hours of convalescence, trying to decide what was real and what fanciful in the experiences of the last few weeks.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Thomas and Samuel were well on with their gardening, and already a few brave blossoms were smiling up at us from mother earth.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Thomas and Samuel were well on with their gardening, and already a few brave blossoms were smiling up at us from mother earth.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading I used to lie in those quiet hours of convalescence, trying to decide what was real and what fanciful in the experiences of the last few weeks.
visitingnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/
the activity of making visits
From this reading I felt like one who had been visiting dim, mysterious shores, and had got safely back from those outlying regions.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When the curtains were withdrawn from my windows, and I was strong enough to look once more on the outer world, I found the late April sun was bringing back life and beauty to the trees and shrubbery around Oaklands.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading I used to lie in those quiet hours of convalescence, trying to decide what was real and what fanciful in the experiences of the last few weeks.
(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 Thomas and Samuel were well on with their gardening, and already a few brave blossoms were smiling up at us from mother earth.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When the curtains were withdrawn from my windows, and I was strong enough to look once more on the outer world, I found the late April sun was bringing back life and beauty to the trees and shrubbery around Oaklands.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I used to lie in those quiet hours of convalescence, trying to decide what was real and what fanciful in the experiences of the last few weeks.
at the time that
From this reading When the curtains were withdrawn from my windows, and I was strong enough to look once more on the outer world, I found the late April sun was bringing back life and beauty to the trees and shrubbery around Oaklands.
which person or people
From this reading I felt like one who had been visiting dim, mysterious shores, and had got safely back from those outlying regions.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading When the curtains were withdrawn from my windows, and I was strong enough to look once more on the outer world, I found the late April sun was bringing back life and beauty to the trees and shrubbery around Oaklands.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Thomas and Samuel were well on with their gardening, and already a few brave blossoms were smiling up at us from mother earth.
withdrawnadjectiveUS /wɪθˈdrɔːn/
withdrawn from society; seeking solitude
From this reading When the curtains were withdrawn from my windows, and I was strong enough to look once more on the outer world, I found the late April sun was bringing back life and beauty to the trees and shrubbery around Oaklands.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading When the curtains were withdrawn from my windows, and I was strong enough to look once more on the outer world, I found the late April sun was bringing back life and beauty to the trees and shrubbery around Oaklands.
