used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It seemed that on this very day my eyes were opened with a new intelligence, and not only my spiritual but my physical surroundings became clearer.
quickly and without warning
From this reading I saw our great stone house as I had never seen it before, the wooded hill-sides, deep with grass, stretching far away; the white-washed cabins, quarter-circling the spacious yard, the broad garden and the weeping-willow trees whereunder Old Master's father and mother were buried; the village street which came abruptly to our big gate and there stopped in a fringe of clover.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Yes, my eyes were wider opened on this day, and a half-frightening glimmer of reason shot across my mind.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It seemed that on this very day my eyes were opened with a new intelligence, and not only my spiritual but my physical surroundings became clearer.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I saw our great stone house as I had never seen it before, the wooded hill-sides, deep with grass, stretching far away; the white-washed cabins, quarter-circling the spacious yard, the broad garden and the weeping-willow trees whereunder Old Master's father and mother were buried; the village street which came abruptly to our big gate and there stopped in a fringe of clover.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading I saw our great stone house as I had never seen it before, the wooded hill-sides, deep with grass, stretching far away; the white-washed cabins, quarter-circling the spacious yard, the broad garden and the weeping-willow trees whereunder Old Master's father and mother were buried; the village street which came abruptly to our big gate and there stopped in a fringe of clover.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading It seemed that on this very day my eyes were opened with a new intelligence, and not only my spiritual but my physical surroundings became clearer.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I wondered why I should have been created a piece of property, while one, nearly of my own color and whom I could fling upon the ground, should possess me.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I saw our great stone house as I had never seen it before, the wooded hill-sides, deep with grass, stretching far away; the white-washed cabins, quarter-circling the spacious yard, the broad garden and the weeping-willow trees whereunder Old Master's father and mother were buried; the village street which came abruptly to our big gate and there stopped in a fringe of clover.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I saw our great stone house as I had never seen it before, the wooded hill-sides, deep with grass, stretching far away; the white-washed cabins, quarter-circling the spacious yard, the broad garden and the weeping-willow trees whereunder Old Master's father and mother were buried; the village street which came abruptly to our big gate and there stopped in a fringe of clover.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Through our place a bright creek ran, as many toned as a pack of hounds; and far to the right the turn-pike lay, white and glistening in the sun.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading I saw our great stone house as I had never seen it before, the wooded hill-sides, deep with grass, stretching far away; the white-washed cabins, quarter-circling the spacious yard, the broad garden and the weeping-willow trees whereunder Old Master's father and mother were buried; the village street which came abruptly to our big gate and there stopped in a fringe of clover.
placed in a grave
From this reading I saw our great stone house as I had never seen it before, the wooded hill-sides, deep with grass, stretching far away; the white-washed cabins, quarter-circling the spacious yard, the broad garden and the weeping-willow trees whereunder Old Master's father and mother were buried; the village street which came abruptly to our big gate and there stopped in a fringe of clover.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It seemed that on this very day my eyes were opened with a new intelligence, and not only my spiritual but my physical surroundings became clearer.
cabinsnounUS /ˈkæbənz/
plural of “cabin” — small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading I saw our great stone house as I had never seen it before, the wooded hill-sides, deep with grass, stretching far away; the white-washed cabins, quarter-circling the spacious yard, the broad garden and the weeping-willow trees whereunder Old Master's father and mother were buried; the village street which came abruptly to our big gate and there stopped in a fringe of clover.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I saw our great stone house as I had never seen it before, the wooded hill-sides, deep with grass, stretching far away; the white-washed cabins, quarter-circling the spacious yard, the broad garden and the weeping-willow trees whereunder Old Master's father and mother were buried; the village street which came abruptly to our big gate and there stopped in a fringe of clover.
cleareradjectiveUS /ˈklɪrər/
comparative of “clear” — readily apparent to the mind
From this reading It seemed that on this very day my eyes were opened with a new intelligence, and not only my spiritual but my physical surroundings became clearer.
clovernounUS /ˈkloʊvər/
a plant of the genus Trifolium
From this reading I saw our great stone house as I had never seen it before, the wooded hill-sides, deep with grass, stretching far away; the white-washed cabins, quarter-circling the spacious yard, the broad garden and the weeping-willow trees whereunder Old Master's father and mother were buried; the village street which came abruptly to our big gate and there stopped in a fringe of clover.
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading I wondered why I should have been created a piece of property, while one, nearly of my own color and whom I could fling upon the ground, should possess me.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I wondered why I should have been created a piece of property, while one, nearly of my own color and whom I could fling upon the ground, should possess me.
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading I wondered why I should have been created a piece of property, while one, nearly of my own color and whom I could fling upon the ground, should possess me.
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading Through our place a bright creek ran, as many toned as a pack of hounds; and far to the right the turn-pike lay, white and glistening in the sun.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It seemed that on this very day my eyes were opened with a new intelligence, and not only my spiritual but my physical surroundings became clearer.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading I saw our great stone house as I had never seen it before, the wooded hill-sides, deep with grass, stretching far away; the white-washed cabins, quarter-circling the spacious yard, the broad garden and the weeping-willow trees whereunder Old Master's father and mother were buried; the village street which came abruptly to our big gate and there stopped in a fringe of clover.
opinion or judgment
From this reading It seemed that on this very day my eyes were opened with a new intelligence, and not only my spiritual but my physical surroundings became clearer.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading I saw our great stone house as I had never seen it before, the wooded hill-sides, deep with grass, stretching far away; the white-washed cabins, quarter-circling the spacious yard, the broad garden and the weeping-willow trees whereunder Old Master's father and mother were buried; the village street which came abruptly to our big gate and there stopped in a fringe of clover.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading I saw our great stone house as I had never seen it before, the wooded hill-sides, deep with grass, stretching far away; the white-washed cabins, quarter-circling the spacious yard, the broad garden and the weeping-willow trees whereunder Old Master's father and mother were buried; the village street which came abruptly to our big gate and there stopped in a fringe of clover.
flingverbUS /flɪŋ/
throw with force or recklessness
From this reading I wondered why I should have been created a piece of property, while one, nearly of my own color and whom I could fling upon the ground, should possess me.
fringenounUS /frɪndʒ/
the outside boundary or surface of something
From this reading I saw our great stone house as I had never seen it before, the wooded hill-sides, deep with grass, stretching far away; the white-washed cabins, quarter-circling the spacious yard, the broad garden and the weeping-willow trees whereunder Old Master's father and mother were buried; the village street which came abruptly to our big gate and there stopped in a fringe of clover.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading I saw our great stone house as I had never seen it before, the wooded hill-sides, deep with grass, stretching far away; the white-washed cabins, quarter-circling the spacious yard, the broad garden and the weeping-willow trees whereunder Old Master's father and mother were buried; the village street which came abruptly to our big gate and there stopped in a fringe of clover.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading I saw our great stone house as I had never seen it before, the wooded hill-sides, deep with grass, stretching far away; the white-washed cabins, quarter-circling the spacious yard, the broad garden and the weeping-willow trees whereunder Old Master's father and mother were buried; the village street which came abruptly to our big gate and there stopped in a fringe of clover.
glimmernounUS /ˈɡlɪmər/
a flash of light (especially reflected light)
From this reading Yes, my eyes were wider opened on this day, and a half-frightening glimmer of reason shot across my mind.
glisteningadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɪsənɪŋ/
reflecting light
From this reading Through our place a bright creek ran, as many toned as a pack of hounds; and far to the right the turn-pike lay, white and glistening in the sun.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading I saw our great stone house as I had never seen it before, the wooded hill-sides, deep with grass, stretching far away; the white-washed cabins, quarter-circling the spacious yard, the broad garden and the weeping-willow trees whereunder Old Master's father and mother were buried; the village street which came abruptly to our big gate and there stopped in a fringe of clover.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading I saw our great stone house as I had never seen it before, the wooded hill-sides, deep with grass, stretching far away; the white-washed cabins, quarter-circling the spacious yard, the broad garden and the weeping-willow trees whereunder Old Master's father and mother were buried; the village street which came abruptly to our big gate and there stopped in a fringe of clover.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading I wondered why I should have been created a piece of property, while one, nearly of my own color and whom I could fling upon the ground, should possess me.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I saw our great stone house as I had never seen it before, the wooded hill-sides, deep with grass, stretching far away; the white-washed cabins, quarter-circling the spacious yard, the broad garden and the weeping-willow trees whereunder Old Master's father and mother were buried; the village street which came abruptly to our big gate and there stopped in a fringe of clover.
half-frightening
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Yes, my eyes were wider opened on this day, and a half-frightening glimmer of reason shot across my mind.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I wondered why I should have been created a piece of property, while one, nearly of my own color and whom I could fling upon the ground, should possess me.
hill-sides
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From this reading I saw our great stone house as I had never seen it before, the wooded hill-sides, deep with grass, stretching far away; the white-washed cabins, quarter-circling the spacious yard, the broad garden and the weeping-willow trees whereunder Old Master's father and mother were buried; the village street which came abruptly to our big gate and there stopped in a fringe of clover.
houndsnounUS /haʊndz/
plural of “hound” — any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears
From this reading Through our place a bright creek ran, as many toned as a pack of hounds; and far to the right the turn-pike lay, white and glistening in the sun.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading I saw our great stone house as I had never seen it before, the wooded hill-sides, deep with grass, stretching far away; the white-washed cabins, quarter-circling the spacious yard, the broad garden and the weeping-willow trees whereunder Old Master's father and mother were buried; the village street which came abruptly to our big gate and there stopped in a fringe of clover.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I saw our great stone house as I had never seen it before, the wooded hill-sides, deep with grass, stretching far away; the white-washed cabins, quarter-circling the spacious yard, the broad garden and the weeping-willow trees whereunder Old Master's father and mother were buried; the village street which came abruptly to our big gate and there stopped in a fringe of clover.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I saw our great stone house as I had never seen it before, the wooded hill-sides, deep with grass, stretching far away; the white-washed cabins, quarter-circling the spacious yard, the broad garden and the weeping-willow trees whereunder Old Master's father and mother were buried; the village street which came abruptly to our big gate and there stopped in a fringe of clover.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading It seemed that on this very day my eyes were opened with a new intelligence, and not only my spiritual but my physical surroundings became clearer.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed that on this very day my eyes were opened with a new intelligence, and not only my spiritual but my physical surroundings became clearer.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Through our place a bright creek ran, as many toned as a pack of hounds; and far to the right the turn-pike lay, white and glistening in the sun.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Through our place a bright creek ran, as many toned as a pack of hounds; and far to the right the turn-pike lay, white and glistening in the sun.
Master'snounUS /ˈmæstərz/
possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill
From this reading I saw our great stone house as I had never seen it before, the wooded hill-sides, deep with grass, stretching far away; the white-washed cabins, quarter-circling the spacious yard, the broad garden and the weeping-willow trees whereunder Old Master's father and mother were buried; the village street which came abruptly to our big gate and there stopped in a fringe of clover.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I wondered why I should have been created a piece of property, while one, nearly of my own color and whom I could fling upon the ground, should possess me.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Yes, my eyes were wider opened on this day, and a half-frightening glimmer of reason shot across my mind.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading I saw our great stone house as I had never seen it before, the wooded hill-sides, deep with grass, stretching far away; the white-washed cabins, quarter-circling the spacious yard, the broad garden and the weeping-willow trees whereunder Old Master's father and mother were buried; the village street which came abruptly to our big gate and there stopped in a fringe of clover.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It seemed that on this very day my eyes were opened with a new intelligence, and not only my spiritual but my physical surroundings became clearer.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading I wondered why I should have been created a piece of property, while one, nearly of my own color and whom I could fling upon the ground, should possess me.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I saw our great stone house as I had never seen it before, the wooded hill-sides, deep with grass, stretching far away; the white-washed cabins, quarter-circling the spacious yard, the broad garden and the weeping-willow trees whereunder Old Master's father and mother were buried; the village street which came abruptly to our big gate and there stopped in a fringe of clover.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading It seemed that on this very day my eyes were opened with a new intelligence, and not only my spiritual but my physical surroundings became clearer.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It seemed that on this very day my eyes were opened with a new intelligence, and not only my spiritual but my physical surroundings became clearer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I saw our great stone house as I had never seen it before, the wooded hill-sides, deep with grass, stretching far away; the white-washed cabins, quarter-circling the spacious yard, the broad garden and the weeping-willow trees whereunder Old Master's father and mother were buried; the village street which came abruptly to our big gate and there stopped in a fringe of clover.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading I saw our great stone house as I had never seen it before, the wooded hill-sides, deep with grass, stretching far away; the white-washed cabins, quarter-circling the spacious yard, the broad garden and the weeping-willow trees whereunder Old Master's father and mother were buried; the village street which came abruptly to our big gate and there stopped in a fringe of clover.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It seemed that on this very day my eyes were opened with a new intelligence, and not only my spiritual but my physical surroundings became clearer.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I wondered why I should have been created a piece of property, while one, nearly of my own color and whom I could fling upon the ground, should possess me.
and nothing more
From this reading It seemed that on this very day my eyes were opened with a new intelligence, and not only my spiritual but my physical surroundings became clearer.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading It seemed that on this very day my eyes were opened with a new intelligence, and not only my spiritual but my physical surroundings became clearer.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading I saw our great stone house as I had never seen it before, the wooded hill-sides, deep with grass, stretching far away; the white-washed cabins, quarter-circling the spacious yard, the broad garden and the weeping-willow trees whereunder Old Master's father and mother were buried; the village street which came abruptly to our big gate and there stopped in a fringe of clover.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading I wondered why I should have been created a piece of property, while one, nearly of my own color and whom I could fling upon the ground, should possess me.
arrange in a container
From this reading Through our place a bright creek ran, as many toned as a pack of hounds; and far to the right the turn-pike lay, white and glistening in the sun.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading It seemed that on this very day my eyes were opened with a new intelligence, and not only my spiritual but my physical surroundings became clearer.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading I wondered why I should have been created a piece of property, while one, nearly of my own color and whom I could fling upon the ground, should possess me.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Through our place a bright creek ran, as many toned as a pack of hounds; and far to the right the turn-pike lay, white and glistening in the sun.
have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading I wondered why I should have been created a piece of property, while one, nearly of my own color and whom I could fling upon the ground, should possess me.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading I wondered why I should have been created a piece of property, while one, nearly of my own color and whom I could fling upon the ground, should possess me.
quarter-circling
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I saw our great stone house as I had never seen it before, the wooded hill-sides, deep with grass, stretching far away; the white-washed cabins, quarter-circling the spacious yard, the broad garden and the weeping-willow trees whereunder Old Master's father and mother were buried; the village street which came abruptly to our big gate and there stopped in a fringe of clover.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Through our place a bright creek ran, as many toned as a pack of hounds; and far to the right the turn-pike lay, white and glistening in the sun.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Yes, my eyes were wider opened on this day, and a half-frightening glimmer of reason shot across my mind.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Through our place a bright creek ran, as many toned as a pack of hounds; and far to the right the turn-pike lay, white and glistening in the sun.
cut with a saw
From this reading I saw our great stone house as I had never seen it before, the wooded hill-sides, deep with grass, stretching far away; the white-washed cabins, quarter-circling the spacious yard, the broad garden and the weeping-willow trees whereunder Old Master's father and mother were buried; the village street which came abruptly to our big gate and there stopped in a fringe of clover.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed that on this very day my eyes were opened with a new intelligence, and not only my spiritual but my physical surroundings became clearer.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I saw our great stone house as I had never seen it before, the wooded hill-sides, deep with grass, stretching far away; the white-washed cabins, quarter-circling the spacious yard, the broad garden and the weeping-willow trees whereunder Old Master's father and mother were buried; the village street which came abruptly to our big gate and there stopped in a fringe of clover.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading Yes, my eyes were wider opened on this day, and a half-frightening glimmer of reason shot across my mind.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I wondered why I should have been created a piece of property, while one, nearly of my own color and whom I could fling upon the ground, should possess me.
spaciousadjectiveUS /ˈspeɪʃəs/
very large in expanse or scope
From this reading I saw our great stone house as I had never seen it before, the wooded hill-sides, deep with grass, stretching far away; the white-washed cabins, quarter-circling the spacious yard, the broad garden and the weeping-willow trees whereunder Old Master's father and mother were buried; the village street which came abruptly to our big gate and there stopped in a fringe of clover.
spiritualadjectiveUS /ˈspɪrɪtʃuːəl/
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading It seemed that on this very day my eyes were opened with a new intelligence, and not only my spiritual but my physical surroundings became clearer.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading I saw our great stone house as I had never seen it before, the wooded hill-sides, deep with grass, stretching far away; the white-washed cabins, quarter-circling the spacious yard, the broad garden and the weeping-willow trees whereunder Old Master's father and mother were buried; the village street which came abruptly to our big gate and there stopped in a fringe of clover.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading I saw our great stone house as I had never seen it before, the wooded hill-sides, deep with grass, stretching far away; the white-washed cabins, quarter-circling the spacious yard, the broad garden and the weeping-willow trees whereunder Old Master's father and mother were buried; the village street which came abruptly to our big gate and there stopped in a fringe of clover.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading I saw our great stone house as I had never seen it before, the wooded hill-sides, deep with grass, stretching far away; the white-washed cabins, quarter-circling the spacious yard, the broad garden and the weeping-willow trees whereunder Old Master's father and mother were buried; the village street which came abruptly to our big gate and there stopped in a fringe of clover.
stretchingnounUS /ˈstretʃɪŋ/
act of expanding by lengthening or widening
From this reading I saw our great stone house as I had never seen it before, the wooded hill-sides, deep with grass, stretching far away; the white-washed cabins, quarter-circling the spacious yard, the broad garden and the weeping-willow trees whereunder Old Master's father and mother were buried; the village street which came abruptly to our big gate and there stopped in a fringe of clover.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Through our place a bright creek ran, as many toned as a pack of hounds; and far to the right the turn-pike lay, white and glistening in the sun.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading It seemed that on this very day my eyes were opened with a new intelligence, and not only my spiritual but my physical surroundings became clearer.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It seemed that on this very day my eyes were opened with a new intelligence, and not only my spiritual but my physical surroundings became clearer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I saw our great stone house as I had never seen it before, the wooded hill-sides, deep with grass, stretching far away; the white-washed cabins, quarter-circling the spacious yard, the broad garden and the weeping-willow trees whereunder Old Master's father and mother were buried; the village street which came abruptly to our big gate and there stopped in a fringe of clover.
in or at that place or location
From this reading I saw our great stone house as I had never seen it before, the wooded hill-sides, deep with grass, stretching far away; the white-washed cabins, quarter-circling the spacious yard, the broad garden and the weeping-willow trees whereunder Old Master's father and mother were buried; the village street which came abruptly to our big gate and there stopped in a fringe of clover.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It seemed that on this very day my eyes were opened with a new intelligence, and not only my spiritual but my physical surroundings became clearer.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Through our place a bright creek ran, as many toned as a pack of hounds; and far to the right the turn-pike lay, white and glistening in the sun.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I saw our great stone house as I had never seen it before, the wooded hill-sides, deep with grass, stretching far away; the white-washed cabins, quarter-circling the spacious yard, the broad garden and the weeping-willow trees whereunder Old Master's father and mother were buried; the village street which came abruptly to our big gate and there stopped in a fringe of clover.
tonedadjectiveUS /toʊnd/
having or characterized or distinguished by tone or a specific tone; often used in combination
From this reading Through our place a bright creek ran, as many toned as a pack of hounds; and far to the right the turn-pike lay, white and glistening in the sun.
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 I saw our great stone house as I had never seen it before, the wooded hill-sides, deep with grass, stretching far away; the white-washed cabins, quarter-circling the spacious yard, the broad garden and the weeping-willow trees whereunder Old Master's father and mother were buried; the village street which came abruptly to our big gate and there stopped in a fringe of clover.
turn-pike
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Through our place a bright creek ran, as many toned as a pack of hounds; and far to the right the turn-pike lay, white and glistening in the sun.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I wondered why I should have been created a piece of property, while one, nearly of my own color and whom I could fling upon the ground, should possess me.
precisely as stated
From this reading It seemed that on this very day my eyes were opened with a new intelligence, and not only my spiritual but my physical surroundings became clearer.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading I saw our great stone house as I had never seen it before, the wooded hill-sides, deep with grass, stretching far away; the white-washed cabins, quarter-circling the spacious yard, the broad garden and the weeping-willow trees whereunder Old Master's father and mother were buried; the village street which came abruptly to our big gate and there stopped in a fringe of clover.
weeping-willow
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I saw our great stone house as I had never seen it before, the wooded hill-sides, deep with grass, stretching far away; the white-washed cabins, quarter-circling the spacious yard, the broad garden and the weeping-willow trees whereunder Old Master's father and mother were buried; the village street which came abruptly to our big gate and there stopped in a fringe of clover.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It seemed that on this very day my eyes were opened with a new intelligence, and not only my spiritual but my physical surroundings became clearer.
whereunder
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From this reading I saw our great stone house as I had never seen it before, the wooded hill-sides, deep with grass, stretching far away; the white-washed cabins, quarter-circling the spacious yard, the broad garden and the weeping-willow trees whereunder Old Master's father and mother were buried; the village street which came abruptly to our big gate and there stopped in a fringe of clover.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I saw our great stone house as I had never seen it before, the wooded hill-sides, deep with grass, stretching far away; the white-washed cabins, quarter-circling the spacious yard, the broad garden and the weeping-willow trees whereunder Old Master's father and mother were buried; the village street which came abruptly to our big gate and there stopped in a fringe of clover.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading I wondered why I should have been created a piece of property, while one, nearly of my own color and whom I could fling upon the ground, should possess me.
a Caucasian
From this reading Through our place a bright creek ran, as many toned as a pack of hounds; and far to the right the turn-pike lay, white and glistening in the sun.
white-washed
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From this reading I saw our great stone house as I had never seen it before, the wooded hill-sides, deep with grass, stretching far away; the white-washed cabins, quarter-circling the spacious yard, the broad garden and the weeping-willow trees whereunder Old Master's father and mother were buried; the village street which came abruptly to our big gate and there stopped in a fringe of clover.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I wondered why I should have been created a piece of property, while one, nearly of my own color and whom I could fling upon the ground, should possess me.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading I wondered why I should have been created a piece of property, while one, nearly of my own color and whom I could fling upon the ground, should possess me.
wideradjectiveUS /ˈwaɪdər/
comparative of “wide” — having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Yes, my eyes were wider opened on this day, and a half-frightening glimmer of reason shot across my mind.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It seemed that on this very day my eyes were opened with a new intelligence, and not only my spiritual but my physical surroundings became clearer.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading I wondered why I should have been created a piece of property, while one, nearly of my own color and whom I could fling upon the ground, should possess me.
woodedadjectiveUS /ˈwʊdɪd/
covered with growing trees and bushes etc
From this reading I saw our great stone house as I had never seen it before, the wooded hill-sides, deep with grass, stretching far away; the white-washed cabins, quarter-circling the spacious yard, the broad garden and the weeping-willow trees whereunder Old Master's father and mother were buried; the village street which came abruptly to our big gate and there stopped in a fringe of clover.
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading I saw our great stone house as I had never seen it before, the wooded hill-sides, deep with grass, stretching far away; the white-washed cabins, quarter-circling the spacious yard, the broad garden and the weeping-willow trees whereunder Old Master's father and mother were buried; the village street which came abruptly to our big gate and there stopped in a fringe of clover.
an affirmative
From this reading Yes, my eyes were wider opened on this day, and a half-frightening glimmer of reason shot across my mind.
