used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A PERPLEXING REFLECTION.
activitynounUS /ækˈtɪvəti/
any specific behavior
From this reading The grass was grey-green as yet, the borders brown earth, but there were lines and patches of gay spring flowers, and a blithe activity of birds, while the white clouds floated far away in the breezy sky.
airyadjectiveUS /ˈeri/
open to or abounding in fresh air
From this reading Beyond this lay a garden, bright with the airy, leafless charm of spring.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The grass was grey-green as yet, the borders brown earth, but there were lines and patches of gay spring flowers, and a blithe activity of birds, while the white clouds floated far away in the breezy sky.
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading The April sun was shining into two pleasant sitting-rooms, only divided by a partially drawn curtain.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The grass was grey-green as yet, the borders brown earth, but there were lines and patches of gay spring flowers, and a blithe activity of birds, while the white clouds floated far away in the breezy sky.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The grass was grey-green as yet, the borders brown earth, but there were lines and patches of gay spring flowers, and a blithe activity of birds, while the white clouds floated far away in the breezy sky.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Beyond this lay a garden, bright with the airy, leafless charm of spring.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading The grass was grey-green as yet, the borders brown earth, but there were lines and patches of gay spring flowers, and a blithe activity of birds, while the white clouds floated far away in the breezy sky.
blitheadjectiveUS /blaɪð/
lacking or showing a lack of due concern
From this reading The grass was grey-green as yet, the borders brown earth, but there were lines and patches of gay spring flowers, and a blithe activity of birds, while the white clouds floated far away in the breezy sky.
bordersnounUS /ˈbɔːrdərz/
plural of “border” — a line that indicates a boundary
From this reading The grass was grey-green as yet, the borders brown earth, but there were lines and patches of gay spring flowers, and a blithe activity of birds, while the white clouds floated far away in the breezy sky.
breezyadjectiveUS /ˈbriːzi/
fresh and animated
From this reading The grass was grey-green as yet, the borders brown earth, but there were lines and patches of gay spring flowers, and a blithe activity of birds, while the white clouds floated far away in the breezy sky.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Beyond this lay a garden, bright with the airy, leafless charm of spring.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading The grass was grey-green as yet, the borders brown earth, but there were lines and patches of gay spring flowers, and a blithe activity of birds, while the white clouds floated far away in the breezy sky.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The grass was grey-green as yet, the borders brown earth, but there were lines and patches of gay spring flowers, and a blithe activity of birds, while the white clouds floated far away in the breezy sky.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The April sun was shining into two pleasant sitting-rooms, only divided by a partially drawn curtain.
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading Beyond this lay a garden, bright with the airy, leafless charm of spring.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading The grass was grey-green as yet, the borders brown earth, but there were lines and patches of gay spring flowers, and a blithe activity of birds, while the white clouds floated far away in the breezy sky.
hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading The April sun was shining into two pleasant sitting-rooms, only divided by a partially drawn curtain.
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading The April sun was shining into two pleasant sitting-rooms, only divided by a partially drawn curtain.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading The April sun was shining into two pleasant sitting-rooms, only divided by a partially drawn curtain.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading The grass was grey-green as yet, the borders brown earth, but there were lines and patches of gay spring flowers, and a blithe activity of birds, while the white clouds floated far away in the breezy sky.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The grass was grey-green as yet, the borders brown earth, but there were lines and patches of gay spring flowers, and a blithe activity of birds, while the white clouds floated far away in the breezy sky.
floatedverbUS /ˈfloʊtəd/
past form of “float” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading The grass was grey-green as yet, the borders brown earth, but there were lines and patches of gay spring flowers, and a blithe activity of birds, while the white clouds floated far away in the breezy sky.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading The grass was grey-green as yet, the borders brown earth, but there were lines and patches of gay spring flowers, and a blithe activity of birds, while the white clouds floated far away in the breezy sky.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Beyond this lay a garden, bright with the airy, leafless charm of spring.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading The grass was grey-green as yet, the borders brown earth, but there were lines and patches of gay spring flowers, and a blithe activity of birds, while the white clouds floated far away in the breezy sky.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading The grass was grey-green as yet, the borders brown earth, but there were lines and patches of gay spring flowers, and a blithe activity of birds, while the white clouds floated far away in the breezy sky.
gravelnounUS /ˈɡrævəl/
rock fragments and pebbles
From this reading Their long windows opened on a wide gravel walk.
grey-greenadjective
of green tinged with grey
From this reading The grass was grey-green as yet, the borders brown earth, but there were lines and patches of gay spring flowers, and a blithe activity of birds, while the white clouds floated far away in the breezy sky.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The grass was grey-green as yet, the borders brown earth, but there were lines and patches of gay spring flowers, and a blithe activity of birds, while the white clouds floated far away in the breezy sky.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The April sun was shining into two pleasant sitting-rooms, only divided by a partially drawn curtain.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Beyond this lay a garden, bright with the airy, leafless charm of spring.
leaflessadjectiveUS /ˈliːfləs/
having no leaves
From this reading Beyond this lay a garden, bright with the airy, leafless charm of spring.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading The grass was grey-green as yet, the borders brown earth, but there were lines and patches of gay spring flowers, and a blithe activity of birds, while the white clouds floated far away in the breezy sky.
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 Their long windows opened on a wide gravel walk.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Beyond this lay a garden, bright with the airy, leafless charm of spring.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Their long windows opened on a wide gravel walk.
and nothing more
From this reading The April sun was shining into two pleasant sitting-rooms, only divided by a partially drawn curtain.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Their long windows opened on a wide gravel walk.
partiallyadverbUS /ˈpɑːrʃəli/
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading The April sun was shining into two pleasant sitting-rooms, only divided by a partially drawn curtain.
patchesnounUS /ˈpætʃəz/
plural of “patch” — a small contrasting part of something
From this reading The grass was grey-green as yet, the borders brown earth, but there were lines and patches of gay spring flowers, and a blithe activity of birds, while the white clouds floated far away in the breezy sky.
PERPLEXINGadjectiveUS /pərˈpleksɪŋ/
lacking clarity of meaning; causing confusion or perplexity
From this reading A PERPLEXING REFLECTION.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading The April sun was shining into two pleasant sitting-rooms, only divided by a partially drawn curtain.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading A PERPLEXING REFLECTION.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading The April sun was shining into two pleasant sitting-rooms, only divided by a partially drawn curtain.
sitting-rooms
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From this reading The April sun was shining into two pleasant sitting-rooms, only divided by a partially drawn curtain.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading The grass was grey-green as yet, the borders brown earth, but there were lines and patches of gay spring flowers, and a blithe activity of birds, while the white clouds floated far away in the breezy sky.
the season of growth
From this reading Beyond this lay a garden, bright with the airy, leafless charm of spring.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The April sun was shining into two pleasant sitting-rooms, only divided by a partially drawn curtain.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The April sun was shining into two pleasant sitting-rooms, only divided by a partially drawn curtain.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their long windows opened on a wide gravel walk.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The grass was grey-green as yet, the borders brown earth, but there were lines and patches of gay spring flowers, and a blithe activity of birds, while the white clouds floated far away in the breezy sky.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Beyond this lay a garden, bright with the airy, leafless charm of spring.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The April sun was shining into two pleasant sitting-rooms, only divided by a partially drawn curtain.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Their long windows opened on a wide gravel walk.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The April sun was shining into two pleasant sitting-rooms, only divided by a partially drawn curtain.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The grass was grey-green as yet, the borders brown earth, but there were lines and patches of gay spring flowers, and a blithe activity of birds, while the white clouds floated far away in the breezy sky.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The grass was grey-green as yet, the borders brown earth, but there were lines and patches of gay spring flowers, and a blithe activity of birds, while the white clouds floated far away in the breezy sky.
a Caucasian
From this reading The grass was grey-green as yet, the borders brown earth, but there were lines and patches of gay spring flowers, and a blithe activity of birds, while the white clouds floated far away in the breezy sky.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Their long windows opened on a wide gravel walk.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading Their long windows opened on a wide gravel walk.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Beyond this lay a garden, bright with the airy, leafless charm of spring.
but in spite of that
From this reading The grass was grey-green as yet, the borders brown earth, but there were lines and patches of gay spring flowers, and a blithe activity of birds, while the white clouds floated far away in the breezy sky.
