used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Apple and pear trees stand in plenty on its well-kept fields, and if the year be a good one they stand at harvest time with drooping branches, and their red and yellow treasure gleams from afar like gold.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading At some distance from the house and barn lies the great pasture land, where in the sunny autumn days eight sleek cows graze contentedly upon the fragrant grass, making sweet music as they wander to and fro,--for each cow wears a little bell about her neck.
afaradverbUS /əˈfɑːr/
(old-fashioned) at or from or to a great distance; far
From this reading Apple and pear trees stand in plenty on its well-kept fields, and if the year be a good one they stand at harvest time with drooping branches, and their red and yellow treasure gleams from afar like gold.
ALDERS
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From this reading UNDER THE ALDERS The Alders is the name of an estate famed for its rich fields and smiling meadows and for its wealth of luscious fruits.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading UNDER THE ALDERS The Alders is the name of an estate famed for its rich fields and smiling meadows and for its wealth of luscious fruits.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading UNDER THE ALDERS The Alders is the name of an estate famed for its rich fields and smiling meadows and for its wealth of luscious fruits.
ApplenounUS /ˈæpəl/
fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh
From this reading Apple and pear trees stand in plenty on its well-kept fields, and if the year be a good one they stand at harvest time with drooping branches, and their red and yellow treasure gleams from afar like gold.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading At some distance from the house and barn lies the great pasture land, where in the sunny autumn days eight sleek cows graze contentedly upon the fragrant grass, making sweet music as they wander to and fro,--for each cow wears a little bell about her neck.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Apple and pear trees stand in plenty on its well-kept fields, and if the year be a good one they stand at harvest time with drooping branches, and their red and yellow treasure gleams from afar like gold.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading At some distance from the house and barn lies the great pasture land, where in the sunny autumn days eight sleek cows graze contentedly upon the fragrant grass, making sweet music as they wander to and fro,--for each cow wears a little bell about her neck.
barnnounUS /bɑːrn/
an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals
From this reading At some distance from the house and barn lies the great pasture land, where in the sunny autumn days eight sleek cows graze contentedly upon the fragrant grass, making sweet music as they wander to and fro,--for each cow wears a little bell about her neck.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Apple and pear trees stand in plenty on its well-kept fields, and if the year be a good one they stand at harvest time with drooping branches, and their red and yellow treasure gleams from afar like gold.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading At some distance from the house and barn lies the great pasture land, where in the sunny autumn days eight sleek cows graze contentedly upon the fragrant grass, making sweet music as they wander to and fro,--for each cow wears a little bell about her neck.
belongsverbUS /bɪˈlɔːŋz/
third-person singular of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading Through the middle of the pasture runs a low stone wall that marks the boundary line of this farm; for the land beyond belongs to the estate of Lindenhof.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading Sometimes the whole herd starts up together into lively movement; then the pleasant sound is carried far down into the valley and gladdens the heart of the traveler upon the highway below.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Through the middle of the pasture runs a low stone wall that marks the boundary line of this farm; for the land beyond belongs to the estate of Lindenhof.
boundarynounUS /ˈbaʊn.də.ri/
A line that marks the limits of an area.
From this reading Through the middle of the pasture runs a low stone wall that marks the boundary line of this farm; for the land beyond belongs to the estate of Lindenhof.
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading Apple and pear trees stand in plenty on its well-kept fields, and if the year be a good one they stand at harvest time with drooping branches, and their red and yellow treasure gleams from afar like gold.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Sometimes the whole herd starts up together into lively movement; then the pleasant sound is carried far down into the valley and gladdens the heart of the traveler upon the highway below.
contentedlyadverbUS /kənˈtentədli/
with equanimity
From this reading At some distance from the house and barn lies the great pasture land, where in the sunny autumn days eight sleek cows graze contentedly upon the fragrant grass, making sweet music as they wander to and fro,--for each cow wears a little bell about her neck.
cownounUS /kaʊ/
female of domestic cattle: "“moo-cow” is a child's term"
From this reading At some distance from the house and barn lies the great pasture land, where in the sunny autumn days eight sleek cows graze contentedly upon the fragrant grass, making sweet music as they wander to and fro,--for each cow wears a little bell about her neck.
cowsnounUS /kaʊz/
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading At some distance from the house and barn lies the great pasture land, where in the sunny autumn days eight sleek cows graze contentedly upon the fragrant grass, making sweet music as they wander to and fro,--for each cow wears a little bell about her neck.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading At some distance from the house and barn lies the great pasture land, where in the sunny autumn days eight sleek cows graze contentedly upon the fragrant grass, making sweet music as they wander to and fro,--for each cow wears a little bell about her neck.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading At some distance from the house and barn lies the great pasture land, where in the sunny autumn days eight sleek cows graze contentedly upon the fragrant grass, making sweet music as they wander to and fro,--for each cow wears a little bell about her neck.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Sometimes the whole herd starts up together into lively movement; then the pleasant sound is carried far down into the valley and gladdens the heart of the traveler upon the highway below.
droopingadjectiveUS /ˈdruːpɪŋ/
weak from exhaustion
From this reading Apple and pear trees stand in plenty on its well-kept fields, and if the year be a good one they stand at harvest time with drooping branches, and their red and yellow treasure gleams from afar like gold.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading At some distance from the house and barn lies the great pasture land, where in the sunny autumn days eight sleek cows graze contentedly upon the fragrant grass, making sweet music as they wander to and fro,--for each cow wears a little bell about her neck.
being one more than seven
From this reading At some distance from the house and barn lies the great pasture land, where in the sunny autumn days eight sleek cows graze contentedly upon the fragrant grass, making sweet music as they wander to and fro,--for each cow wears a little bell about her neck.
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading UNDER THE ALDERS The Alders is the name of an estate famed for its rich fields and smiling meadows and for its wealth of luscious fruits.
famedadjectiveUS /feɪmd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading UNDER THE ALDERS The Alders is the name of an estate famed for its rich fields and smiling meadows and for its wealth of luscious fruits.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Sometimes the whole herd starts up together into lively movement; then the pleasant sound is carried far down into the valley and gladdens the heart of the traveler upon the highway below.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading Through the middle of the pasture runs a low stone wall that marks the boundary line of this farm; for the land beyond belongs to the estate of Lindenhof.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading UNDER THE ALDERS The Alders is the name of an estate famed for its rich fields and smiling meadows and for its wealth of luscious fruits.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading UNDER THE ALDERS The Alders is the name of an estate famed for its rich fields and smiling meadows and for its wealth of luscious fruits.
fragrantadjectiveUS /ˈfreɪɡrənt/
pleasant-smelling
From this reading At some distance from the house and barn lies the great pasture land, where in the sunny autumn days eight sleek cows graze contentedly upon the fragrant grass, making sweet music as they wander to and fro,--for each cow wears a little bell about her neck.
fro
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From this reading At some distance from the house and barn lies the great pasture land, where in the sunny autumn days eight sleek cows graze contentedly upon the fragrant grass, making sweet music as they wander to and fro,--for each cow wears a little bell about her neck.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Apple and pear trees stand in plenty on its well-kept fields, and if the year be a good one they stand at harvest time with drooping branches, and their red and yellow treasure gleams from afar like gold.
fruitsnounUS /fruːts/
plural of “fruit” — the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading UNDER THE ALDERS The Alders is the name of an estate famed for its rich fields and smiling meadows and for its wealth of luscious fruits.
gladdens
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From this reading Sometimes the whole herd starts up together into lively movement; then the pleasant sound is carried far down into the valley and gladdens the heart of the traveler upon the highway below.
gleamsnounUS /ɡliːmz/
plural of “gleam” — an appearance of reflected light
From this reading Apple and pear trees stand in plenty on its well-kept fields, and if the year be a good one they stand at harvest time with drooping branches, and their red and yellow treasure gleams from afar like gold.
coins made of gold
From this reading Apple and pear trees stand in plenty on its well-kept fields, and if the year be a good one they stand at harvest time with drooping branches, and their red and yellow treasure gleams from afar like gold.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Apple and pear trees stand in plenty on its well-kept fields, and if the year be a good one they stand at harvest time with drooping branches, and their red and yellow treasure gleams from afar like gold.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading At some distance from the house and barn lies the great pasture land, where in the sunny autumn days eight sleek cows graze contentedly upon the fragrant grass, making sweet music as they wander to and fro,--for each cow wears a little bell about her neck.
grazeverbUS /ɡreɪz/
feed as in a meadow or pasture
From this reading At some distance from the house and barn lies the great pasture land, where in the sunny autumn days eight sleek cows graze contentedly upon the fragrant grass, making sweet music as they wander to and fro,--for each cow wears a little bell about her neck.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading At some distance from the house and barn lies the great pasture land, where in the sunny autumn days eight sleek cows graze contentedly upon the fragrant grass, making sweet music as they wander to and fro,--for each cow wears a little bell about her neck.
harvestnounUS /ˈhɑːrvəst/
the yield from plants in a single growing season
From this reading Apple and pear trees stand in plenty on its well-kept fields, and if the year be a good one they stand at harvest time with drooping branches, and their red and yellow treasure gleams from afar like gold.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Sometimes the whole herd starts up together into lively movement; then the pleasant sound is carried far down into the valley and gladdens the heart of the traveler upon the highway below.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading At some distance from the house and barn lies the great pasture land, where in the sunny autumn days eight sleek cows graze contentedly upon the fragrant grass, making sweet music as they wander to and fro,--for each cow wears a little bell about her neck.
herdnounUS /hɜːrd/
a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans
From this reading Sometimes the whole herd starts up together into lively movement; then the pleasant sound is carried far down into the valley and gladdens the heart of the traveler upon the highway below.
highwaynounUS /ˈhaɪweɪ/
a major road for any form of motor transport
From this reading Sometimes the whole herd starts up together into lively movement; then the pleasant sound is carried far down into the valley and gladdens the heart of the traveler upon the highway below.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading At some distance from the house and barn lies the great pasture land, where in the sunny autumn days eight sleek cows graze contentedly upon the fragrant grass, making sweet music as they wander to and fro,--for each cow wears a little bell about her neck.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Apple and pear trees stand in plenty on its well-kept fields, and if the year be a good one they stand at harvest time with drooping branches, and their red and yellow treasure gleams from afar like gold.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Apple and pear trees stand in plenty on its well-kept fields, and if the year be a good one they stand at harvest time with drooping branches, and their red and yellow treasure gleams from afar like gold.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Sometimes the whole herd starts up together into lively movement; then the pleasant sound is carried far down into the valley and gladdens the heart of the traveler upon the highway below.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading UNDER THE ALDERS The Alders is the name of an estate famed for its rich fields and smiling meadows and for its wealth of luscious fruits.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading UNDER THE ALDERS The Alders is the name of an estate famed for its rich fields and smiling meadows and for its wealth of luscious fruits.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading At some distance from the house and barn lies the great pasture land, where in the sunny autumn days eight sleek cows graze contentedly upon the fragrant grass, making sweet music as they wander to and fro,--for each cow wears a little bell about her neck.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading At some distance from the house and barn lies the great pasture land, where in the sunny autumn days eight sleek cows graze contentedly upon the fragrant grass, making sweet music as they wander to and fro,--for each cow wears a little bell about her neck.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Apple and pear trees stand in plenty on its well-kept fields, and if the year be a good one they stand at harvest time with drooping branches, and their red and yellow treasure gleams from afar like gold.
Lindenhof
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From this reading Through the middle of the pasture runs a low stone wall that marks the boundary line of this farm; for the land beyond belongs to the estate of Lindenhof.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Through the middle of the pasture runs a low stone wall that marks the boundary line of this farm; for the land beyond belongs to the estate of Lindenhof.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading At some distance from the house and barn lies the great pasture land, where in the sunny autumn days eight sleek cows graze contentedly upon the fragrant grass, making sweet music as they wander to and fro,--for each cow wears a little bell about her neck.
full of life and energy
From this reading Sometimes the whole herd starts up together into lively movement; then the pleasant sound is carried far down into the valley and gladdens the heart of the traveler upon the highway below.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Through the middle of the pasture runs a low stone wall that marks the boundary line of this farm; for the land beyond belongs to the estate of Lindenhof.
lusciousadjectiveUS /ˈlʌʃɪs/
having strong sexual appeal
From this reading UNDER THE ALDERS The Alders is the name of an estate famed for its rich fields and smiling meadows and for its wealth of luscious fruits.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading At some distance from the house and barn lies the great pasture land, where in the sunny autumn days eight sleek cows graze contentedly upon the fragrant grass, making sweet music as they wander to and fro,--for each cow wears a little bell about her neck.
English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)
From this reading Through the middle of the pasture runs a low stone wall that marks the boundary line of this farm; for the land beyond belongs to the estate of Lindenhof.
meadowsnounUS /ˈmedoʊz/
plural of “meadow” — a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay
From this reading UNDER THE ALDERS The Alders is the name of an estate famed for its rich fields and smiling meadows and for its wealth of luscious fruits.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading Through the middle of the pasture runs a low stone wall that marks the boundary line of this farm; for the land beyond belongs to the estate of Lindenhof.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading Sometimes the whole herd starts up together into lively movement; then the pleasant sound is carried far down into the valley and gladdens the heart of the traveler upon the highway below.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading At some distance from the house and barn lies the great pasture land, where in the sunny autumn days eight sleek cows graze contentedly upon the fragrant grass, making sweet music as they wander to and fro,--for each cow wears a little bell about her neck.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading UNDER THE ALDERS The Alders is the name of an estate famed for its rich fields and smiling meadows and for its wealth of luscious fruits.
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading At some distance from the house and barn lies the great pasture land, where in the sunny autumn days eight sleek cows graze contentedly upon the fragrant grass, making sweet music as they wander to and fro,--for each cow wears a little bell about her neck.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading UNDER THE ALDERS The Alders is the name of an estate famed for its rich fields and smiling meadows and for its wealth of luscious fruits.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Apple and pear trees stand in plenty on its well-kept fields, and if the year be a good one they stand at harvest time with drooping branches, and their red and yellow treasure gleams from afar like gold.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Apple and pear trees stand in plenty on its well-kept fields, and if the year be a good one they stand at harvest time with drooping branches, and their red and yellow treasure gleams from afar like gold.
pasturenounUS /ˈpæstʃər/
a field covered with grass or herbage and suitable for grazing by livestock
From this reading At some distance from the house and barn lies the great pasture land, where in the sunny autumn days eight sleek cows graze contentedly upon the fragrant grass, making sweet music as they wander to and fro,--for each cow wears a little bell about her neck.
pearnounUS /per/
sweet juicy gritty-textured fruit available in many varieties
From this reading Apple and pear trees stand in plenty on its well-kept fields, and if the year be a good one they stand at harvest time with drooping branches, and their red and yellow treasure gleams from afar like gold.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Sometimes the whole herd starts up together into lively movement; then the pleasant sound is carried far down into the valley and gladdens the heart of the traveler upon the highway below.
a full supply
From this reading Apple and pear trees stand in plenty on its well-kept fields, and if the year be a good one they stand at harvest time with drooping branches, and their red and yellow treasure gleams from afar like gold.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Apple and pear trees stand in plenty on its well-kept fields, and if the year be a good one they stand at harvest time with drooping branches, and their red and yellow treasure gleams from afar like gold.
possessing material wealth
From this reading UNDER THE ALDERS The Alders is the name of an estate famed for its rich fields and smiling meadows and for its wealth of luscious fruits.
plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely
From this reading Through the middle of the pasture runs a low stone wall that marks the boundary line of this farm; for the land beyond belongs to the estate of Lindenhof.
sleekadjectiveUS /sliːk/
well-groomed and neatly tailored; especially too well-groomed
From this reading At some distance from the house and barn lies the great pasture land, where in the sunny autumn days eight sleek cows graze contentedly upon the fragrant grass, making sweet music as they wander to and fro,--for each cow wears a little bell about her neck.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading UNDER THE ALDERS The Alders is the name of an estate famed for its rich fields and smiling meadows and for its wealth of luscious fruits.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading At some distance from the house and barn lies the great pasture land, where in the sunny autumn days eight sleek cows graze contentedly upon the fragrant grass, making sweet music as they wander to and fro,--for each cow wears a little bell about her neck.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Sometimes the whole herd starts up together into lively movement; then the pleasant sound is carried far down into the valley and gladdens the heart of the traveler upon the highway below.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Sometimes the whole herd starts up together into lively movement; then the pleasant sound is carried far down into the valley and gladdens the heart of the traveler upon the highway below.
be standing; be upright
From this reading Apple and pear trees stand in plenty on its well-kept fields, and if the year be a good one they stand at harvest time with drooping branches, and their red and yellow treasure gleams from afar like gold.
startsnounUS /stɑːrts/
plural of “start” — the beginning of anything
From this reading Sometimes the whole herd starts up together into lively movement; then the pleasant sound is carried far down into the valley and gladdens the heart of the traveler upon the highway below.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Through the middle of the pasture runs a low stone wall that marks the boundary line of this farm; for the land beyond belongs to the estate of Lindenhof.
sunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading At some distance from the house and barn lies the great pasture land, where in the sunny autumn days eight sleek cows graze contentedly upon the fragrant grass, making sweet music as they wander to and fro,--for each cow wears a little bell about her neck.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading At some distance from the house and barn lies the great pasture land, where in the sunny autumn days eight sleek cows graze contentedly upon the fragrant grass, making sweet music as they wander to and fro,--for each cow wears a little bell about her neck.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Through the middle of the pasture runs a low stone wall that marks the boundary line of this farm; for the land beyond belongs to the estate of Lindenhof.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading UNDER THE ALDERS The Alders is the name of an estate famed for its rich fields and smiling meadows and for its wealth of luscious fruits.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Apple and pear trees stand in plenty on its well-kept fields, and if the year be a good one they stand at harvest time with drooping branches, and their red and yellow treasure gleams from afar like gold.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Sometimes the whole herd starts up together into lively movement; then the pleasant sound is carried far down into the valley and gladdens the heart of the traveler upon the highway below.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Apple and pear trees stand in plenty on its well-kept fields, and if the year be a good one they stand at harvest time with drooping branches, and their red and yellow treasure gleams from afar like gold.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Through the middle of the pasture runs a low stone wall that marks the boundary line of this farm; for the land beyond belongs to the estate of Lindenhof.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Through the middle of the pasture runs a low stone wall that marks the boundary line of this farm; for the land beyond belongs to the estate of Lindenhof.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Apple and pear trees stand in plenty on its well-kept fields, and if the year be a good one they stand at harvest time with drooping branches, and their red and yellow treasure gleams from afar like gold.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At some distance from the house and barn lies the great pasture land, where in the sunny autumn days eight sleek cows graze contentedly upon the fragrant grass, making sweet music as they wander to and fro,--for each cow wears a little bell about her neck.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Sometimes the whole herd starts up together into lively movement; then the pleasant sound is carried far down into the valley and gladdens the heart of the traveler upon the highway below.
travelernounUS /ˈtrævələr/
a person who changes location
From this reading Sometimes the whole herd starts up together into lively movement; then the pleasant sound is carried far down into the valley and gladdens the heart of the traveler upon the highway below.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading Apple and pear trees stand in plenty on its well-kept fields, and if the year be a good one they stand at harvest time with drooping branches, and their red and yellow treasure gleams from afar like gold.
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 Apple and pear trees stand in plenty on its well-kept fields, and if the year be a good one they stand at harvest time with drooping branches, and their red and yellow treasure gleams from afar like gold.
UNDERprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading UNDER THE ALDERS The Alders is the name of an estate famed for its rich fields and smiling meadows and for its wealth of luscious fruits.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Sometimes the whole herd starts up together into lively movement; then the pleasant sound is carried far down into the valley and gladdens the heart of the traveler upon the highway below.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading At some distance from the house and barn lies the great pasture land, where in the sunny autumn days eight sleek cows graze contentedly upon the fragrant grass, making sweet music as they wander to and fro,--for each cow wears a little bell about her neck.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading Sometimes the whole herd starts up together into lively movement; then the pleasant sound is carried far down into the valley and gladdens the heart of the traveler upon the highway below.
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 Through the middle of the pasture runs a low stone wall that marks the boundary line of this farm; for the land beyond belongs to the estate of Lindenhof.
wanderverbUS /ˈwɑːndər/
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading At some distance from the house and barn lies the great pasture land, where in the sunny autumn days eight sleek cows graze contentedly upon the fragrant grass, making sweet music as they wander to and fro,--for each cow wears a little bell about her neck.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading UNDER THE ALDERS The Alders is the name of an estate famed for its rich fields and smiling meadows and for its wealth of luscious fruits.
wearsnounUS /werz/
plural of “wear” — impairment resulting from long use
From this reading At some distance from the house and barn lies the great pasture land, where in the sunny autumn days eight sleek cows graze contentedly upon the fragrant grass, making sweet music as they wander to and fro,--for each cow wears a little bell about her neck.
well-keptadjective
kept in good condition
From this reading Apple and pear trees stand in plenty on its well-kept fields, and if the year be a good one they stand at harvest time with drooping branches, and their red and yellow treasure gleams from afar like gold.
in or at the place that
From this reading At some distance from the house and barn lies the great pasture land, where in the sunny autumn days eight sleek cows graze contentedly upon the fragrant grass, making sweet music as they wander to and fro,--for each cow wears a little bell about her neck.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Sometimes the whole herd starts up together into lively movement; then the pleasant sound is carried far down into the valley and gladdens the heart of the traveler upon the highway below.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Apple and pear trees stand in plenty on its well-kept fields, and if the year be a good one they stand at harvest time with drooping branches, and their red and yellow treasure gleams from afar like gold.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Apple and pear trees stand in plenty on its well-kept fields, and if the year be a good one they stand at harvest time with drooping branches, and their red and yellow treasure gleams from afar like gold.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading Apple and pear trees stand in plenty on its well-kept fields, and if the year be a good one they stand at harvest time with drooping branches, and their red and yellow treasure gleams from afar like gold.
