used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The yellow-blossomed trees, slightly stirred by the west wind, formed a golden arch across the winding avenue.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading The yellow-blossomed trees, slightly stirred by the west wind, formed a golden arch across the winding avenue.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading AN AMAZING ELOPEMENT The sun was shining brilliantly and the sky was cloudless as Richard turned his automobile into the grounds of the Villa Mimosa, soon after nine o'clock on the following morning.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The air was sweet, almost faint with perfume.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The air was sweet, almost faint with perfume.
AMAZINGadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/
surprising greatly
From this reading AN AMAZING ELOPEMENT The sun was shining brilliantly and the sky was cloudless as Richard turned his automobile into the grounds of the Villa Mimosa, soon after nine o'clock on the following morning.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN AMAZING ELOPEMENT The sun was shining brilliantly and the sky was cloudless as Richard turned his automobile into the grounds of the Villa Mimosa, soon after nine o'clock on the following morning.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AN AMAZING ELOPEMENT The sun was shining brilliantly and the sky was cloudless as Richard turned his automobile into the grounds of the Villa Mimosa, soon after nine o'clock on the following morning.
archnounUS /ɑːrtʃ/
a curved shape in the vertical plane that spans an opening
From this reading The yellow-blossomed trees, slightly stirred by the west wind, formed a golden arch across the winding avenue.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading AN AMAZING ELOPEMENT The sun was shining brilliantly and the sky was cloudless as Richard turned his automobile into the grounds of the Villa Mimosa, soon after nine o'clock on the following morning.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the sound of the motor-horn she turned quickly.
automobilenounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading AN AMAZING ELOPEMENT The sun was shining brilliantly and the sky was cloudless as Richard turned his automobile into the grounds of the Villa Mimosa, soon after nine o'clock on the following morning.
a line of approach
From this reading The yellow-blossomed trees, slightly stirred by the west wind, formed a golden arch across the winding avenue.
brilliantlyadverbUS /ˈbrɪljəntli/
with brightness
From this reading AN AMAZING ELOPEMENT The sun was shining brilliantly and the sky was cloudless as Richard turned his automobile into the grounds of the Villa Mimosa, soon after nine o'clock on the following morning.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The yellow-blossomed trees, slightly stirred by the west wind, formed a golden arch across the winding avenue.
cloudlessadjectiveUS /ˈklaʊdləs/
free from clouds
From this reading AN AMAZING ELOPEMENT The sun was shining brilliantly and the sky was cloudless as Richard turned his automobile into the grounds of the Villa Mimosa, soon after nine o'clock on the following morning.
ELOPEMENTnoun
the act of running away with a lover (usually to get married)
From this reading AN AMAZING ELOPEMENT The sun was shining brilliantly and the sky was cloudless as Richard turned his automobile into the grounds of the Villa Mimosa, soon after nine o'clock on the following morning.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading The air was sweet, almost faint with perfume.
FedoranounUS /fɪˈdɔːrə/
a hat made of felt with a creased crown
From this reading On the terrace, holding a pair of field-glasses in her hand and gazing intently out to sea, was Fedora.
field-glasses
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From this reading On the terrace, holding a pair of field-glasses in her hand and gazing intently out to sea, was Fedora.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading AN AMAZING ELOPEMENT The sun was shining brilliantly and the sky was cloudless as Richard turned his automobile into the grounds of the Villa Mimosa, soon after nine o'clock on the following morning.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading The yellow-blossomed trees, slightly stirred by the west wind, formed a golden arch across the winding avenue.
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading On the terrace, holding a pair of field-glasses in her hand and gazing intently out to sea, was Fedora.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading The yellow-blossomed trees, slightly stirred by the west wind, formed a golden arch across the winding avenue.
groundsnounUS /ɡraʊndz/
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading AN AMAZING ELOPEMENT The sun was shining brilliantly and the sky was cloudless as Richard turned his automobile into the grounds of the Villa Mimosa, soon after nine o'clock on the following morning.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading On the terrace, holding a pair of field-glasses in her hand and gazing intently out to sea, was Fedora.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading On the terrace, holding a pair of field-glasses in her hand and gazing intently out to sea, was Fedora.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading AN AMAZING ELOPEMENT The sun was shining brilliantly and the sky was cloudless as Richard turned his automobile into the grounds of the Villa Mimosa, soon after nine o'clock on the following morning.
the act of retaining something
From this reading On the terrace, holding a pair of field-glasses in her hand and gazing intently out to sea, was Fedora.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On the terrace, holding a pair of field-glasses in her hand and gazing intently out to sea, was Fedora.
intentlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtentli/
with strained or eager attention
From this reading On the terrace, holding a pair of field-glasses in her hand and gazing intently out to sea, was Fedora.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading AN AMAZING ELOPEMENT The sun was shining brilliantly and the sky was cloudless as Richard turned his automobile into the grounds of the Villa Mimosa, soon after nine o'clock on the following morning.
MimosanounUS /mɪˈmoʊsə/
evergreen Australasian tree having white or silvery bark and young leaves and yellow flowers
From this reading AN AMAZING ELOPEMENT The sun was shining brilliantly and the sky was cloudless as Richard turned his automobile into the grounds of the Villa Mimosa, soon after nine o'clock on the following morning.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading AN AMAZING ELOPEMENT The sun was shining brilliantly and the sky was cloudless as Richard turned his automobile into the grounds of the Villa Mimosa, soon after nine o'clock on the following morning.
motor-horn
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At the sound of the motor-horn she turned quickly.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading AN AMAZING ELOPEMENT The sun was shining brilliantly and the sky was cloudless as Richard turned his automobile into the grounds of the Villa Mimosa, soon after nine o'clock on the following morning.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading AN AMAZING ELOPEMENT The sun was shining brilliantly and the sky was cloudless as Richard turned his automobile into the grounds of the Villa Mimosa, soon after nine o'clock on the following morning.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN AMAZING ELOPEMENT The sun was shining brilliantly and the sky was cloudless as Richard turned his automobile into the grounds of the Villa Mimosa, soon after nine o'clock on the following morning.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading AN AMAZING ELOPEMENT The sun was shining brilliantly and the sky was cloudless as Richard turned his automobile into the grounds of the Villa Mimosa, soon after nine o'clock on the following morning.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading On the terrace, holding a pair of field-glasses in her hand and gazing intently out to sea, was Fedora.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading On the terrace, holding a pair of field-glasses in her hand and gazing intently out to sea, was Fedora.
perfumenounUS /pərˈfjuːm/
a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading The air was sweet, almost faint with perfume.
with speed
From this reading At the sound of the motor-horn she turned quickly.
Richard
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From this reading AN AMAZING ELOPEMENT The sun was shining brilliantly and the sky was cloudless as Richard turned his automobile into the grounds of the Villa Mimosa, soon after nine o'clock on the following morning.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading On the terrace, holding a pair of field-glasses in her hand and gazing intently out to sea, was Fedora.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At the sound of the motor-horn she turned quickly.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading AN AMAZING ELOPEMENT The sun was shining brilliantly and the sky was cloudless as Richard turned his automobile into the grounds of the Villa Mimosa, soon after nine o'clock on the following morning.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading AN AMAZING ELOPEMENT The sun was shining brilliantly and the sky was cloudless as Richard turned his automobile into the grounds of the Villa Mimosa, soon after nine o'clock on the following morning.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading The yellow-blossomed trees, slightly stirred by the west wind, formed a golden arch across the winding avenue.
in the near future
From this reading AN AMAZING ELOPEMENT The sun was shining brilliantly and the sky was cloudless as Richard turned his automobile into the grounds of the Villa Mimosa, soon after nine o'clock on the following morning.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading At the sound of the motor-horn she turned quickly.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading The yellow-blossomed trees, slightly stirred by the west wind, formed a golden arch across the winding avenue.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading AN AMAZING ELOPEMENT The sun was shining brilliantly and the sky was cloudless as Richard turned his automobile into the grounds of the Villa Mimosa, soon after nine o'clock on the following morning.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading The air was sweet, almost faint with perfume.
terracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading On the terrace, holding a pair of field-glasses in her hand and gazing intently out to sea, was Fedora.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN AMAZING ELOPEMENT The sun was shining brilliantly and the sky was cloudless as Richard turned his automobile into the grounds of the Villa Mimosa, soon after nine o'clock on the following morning.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On the terrace, holding a pair of field-glasses in her hand and gazing intently out to sea, was Fedora.
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 The yellow-blossomed trees, slightly stirred by the west wind, formed a golden arch across the winding avenue.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading AN AMAZING ELOPEMENT The sun was shining brilliantly and the sky was cloudless as Richard turned his automobile into the grounds of the Villa Mimosa, soon after nine o'clock on the following morning.
VillanounUS /ˈvɪlə/
Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)
From this reading AN AMAZING ELOPEMENT The sun was shining brilliantly and the sky was cloudless as Richard turned his automobile into the grounds of the Villa Mimosa, soon after nine o'clock on the following morning.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AN AMAZING ELOPEMENT The sun was shining brilliantly and the sky was cloudless as Richard turned his automobile into the grounds of the Villa Mimosa, soon after nine o'clock on the following morning.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading The yellow-blossomed trees, slightly stirred by the west wind, formed a golden arch across the winding avenue.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The yellow-blossomed trees, slightly stirred by the west wind, formed a golden arch across the winding avenue.
windingadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪndɪŋ/
marked by repeated turns and bends
From this reading The yellow-blossomed trees, slightly stirred by the west wind, formed a golden arch across the winding avenue.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The air was sweet, almost faint with perfume.
yellow-blossomed
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From this reading The yellow-blossomed trees, slightly stirred by the west wind, formed a golden arch across the winding avenue.
