used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Tallente, conscious of an unexpected lassitude, paused as he reached the top of the zigzag climb from the Manor and rested for a moment upon a block of stone.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Upon the moor above Martinhoe and the farm lands adjoining, spring had fallen that year as gently as the warm rain of April.
adjoiningverbUS /əˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “adjoin” — lie adjacent to another or share a boundary
From this reading Upon the moor above Martinhoe and the farm lands adjoining, spring had fallen that year as gently as the warm rain of April.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Tallente, conscious of an unexpected lassitude, paused as he reached the top of the zigzag climb from the Manor and rested for a moment upon a block of stone.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Upon the moor above Martinhoe and the farm lands adjoining, spring had fallen that year as gently as the warm rain of April.
AprilnounUS /ˈeɪprəl/
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading Upon the moor above Martinhoe and the farm lands adjoining, spring had fallen that year as gently as the warm rain of April.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Upon the moor above Martinhoe and the farm lands adjoining, spring had fallen that year as gently as the warm rain of April.
azurenounUS /ˈæʒər/
a light shade of blue
From this reading The sea was peaceful as an azure lake into which the hulls of the passing steamers cut like knives, leaving behind a long line of lazy foam.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The sea was peaceful as an azure lake into which the hulls of the passing steamers cut like knives, leaving behind a long line of lazy foam.
BelowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading Below him, the forests of dwarf oaks which stretched down to the sea were tipped with delicate green.
blocknounUS /blɑːk/
a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
From this reading Tallente, conscious of an unexpected lassitude, paused as he reached the top of the zigzag climb from the Manor and rested for a moment upon a block of stone.
blossomsnounUS /ˈblɑːsəmz/
plural of “blossom” — reproductive organ of angiosperm plants especially one having showy or colorful parts
From this reading The meadows were like deep soft patches of emerald verdure; the fruit trees in his small walled garden were pink and white with blossoms.
climbverbUS /klaɪm/
go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading Tallente, conscious of an unexpected lassitude, paused as he reached the top of the zigzag climb from the Manor and rested for a moment upon a block of stone.
intentionally conceived
From this reading Tallente, conscious of an unexpected lassitude, paused as he reached the top of the zigzag climb from the Manor and rested for a moment upon a block of stone.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading The sea was peaceful as an azure lake into which the hulls of the passing steamers cut like knives, leaving behind a long line of lazy foam.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading The meadows were like deep soft patches of emerald verdure; the fruit trees in his small walled garden were pink and white with blossoms.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading Below him, the forests of dwarf oaks which stretched down to the sea were tipped with delicate green.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Below him, the forests of dwarf oaks which stretched down to the sea were tipped with delicate green.
dwarfnounUS /dwɔːrf/
a person who is markedly small
From this reading Below him, the forests of dwarf oaks which stretched down to the sea were tipped with delicate green.
emeraldnounUS /ˈemrəld/
a green transparent form of beryl; highly valued as a gemstone
From this reading The meadows were like deep soft patches of emerald verdure; the fruit trees in his small walled garden were pink and white with blossoms.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading Upon the moor above Martinhoe and the farm lands adjoining, spring had fallen that year as gently as the warm rain of April.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading Upon the moor above Martinhoe and the farm lands adjoining, spring had fallen that year as gently as the warm rain of April.
foamnounUS /foʊm/
a mass of small bubbles formed in or on a liquid
From this reading The sea was peaceful as an azure lake into which the hulls of the passing steamers cut like knives, leaving behind a long line of lazy foam.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Tallente, conscious of an unexpected lassitude, paused as he reached the top of the zigzag climb from the Manor and rested for a moment upon a block of stone.
forestsnounUS /ˈfɔːrəsts/
plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Below him, the forests of dwarf oaks which stretched down to the sea were tipped with delicate green.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Tallente, conscious of an unexpected lassitude, paused as he reached the top of the zigzag climb from the Manor and rested for a moment upon a block of stone.
the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading The meadows were like deep soft patches of emerald verdure; the fruit trees in his small walled garden were pink and white with blossoms.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading The meadows were like deep soft patches of emerald verdure; the fruit trees in his small walled garden were pink and white with blossoms.
in a gradual manner
From this reading Upon the moor above Martinhoe and the farm lands adjoining, spring had fallen that year as gently as the warm rain of April.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Below him, the forests of dwarf oaks which stretched down to the sea were tipped with delicate green.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Upon the moor above Martinhoe and the farm lands adjoining, spring had fallen that year as gently as the warm rain of April.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Tallente, conscious of an unexpected lassitude, paused as he reached the top of the zigzag climb from the Manor and rested for a moment upon a block of stone.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Below him, the forests of dwarf oaks which stretched down to the sea were tipped with delicate green.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The meadows were like deep soft patches of emerald verdure; the fruit trees in his small walled garden were pink and white with blossoms.
hullsnounUS /hʌlz/
plural of “hull” — dry outer covering of a fruit or seed or nut
From this reading The sea was peaceful as an azure lake into which the hulls of the passing steamers cut like knives, leaving behind a long line of lazy foam.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The meadows were like deep soft patches of emerald verdure; the fruit trees in his small walled garden were pink and white with blossoms.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The sea was peaceful as an azure lake into which the hulls of the passing steamers cut like knives, leaving behind a long line of lazy foam.
knivesnounUS /naɪvz/
plural of “knife” — edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading The sea was peaceful as an azure lake into which the hulls of the passing steamers cut like knives, leaving behind a long line of lazy foam.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading The sea was peaceful as an azure lake into which the hulls of the passing steamers cut like knives, leaving behind a long line of lazy foam.
plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Upon the moor above Martinhoe and the farm lands adjoining, spring had fallen that year as gently as the warm rain of April.
lassitudenoun
a state of comatose torpor (as found in sleeping sickness)
From this reading Tallente, conscious of an unexpected lassitude, paused as he reached the top of the zigzag climb from the Manor and rested for a moment upon a block of stone.
lazyadjectiveUS /ˈleɪzi/
moving slowly and gently
From this reading The sea was peaceful as an azure lake into which the hulls of the passing steamers cut like knives, leaving behind a long line of lazy foam.
the act of departing
From this reading The sea was peaceful as an azure lake into which the hulls of the passing steamers cut like knives, leaving behind a long line of lazy foam.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The meadows were like deep soft patches of emerald verdure; the fruit trees in his small walled garden were pink and white with blossoms.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading The sea was peaceful as an azure lake into which the hulls of the passing steamers cut like knives, leaving behind a long line of lazy foam.
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 The sea was peaceful as an azure lake into which the hulls of the passing steamers cut like knives, leaving behind a long line of lazy foam.
ManornounUS /ˈmænər/
the mansion of a lord or wealthy person
From this reading Tallente, conscious of an unexpected lassitude, paused as he reached the top of the zigzag climb from the Manor and rested for a moment upon a block of stone.
Martinhoe
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From this reading Upon the moor above Martinhoe and the farm lands adjoining, spring had fallen that year as gently as the warm rain of April.
meadowsnounUS /ˈmedoʊz/
plural of “meadow” — a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay
From this reading The meadows were like deep soft patches of emerald verdure; the fruit trees in his small walled garden were pink and white with blossoms.
a particular point in time
From this reading Tallente, conscious of an unexpected lassitude, paused as he reached the top of the zigzag climb from the Manor and rested for a moment upon a block of stone.
moorverbUS /mʊr/
secure in or as if in a berth or dock
From this reading Upon the moor above Martinhoe and the farm lands adjoining, spring had fallen that year as gently as the warm rain of April.
oaksnounUS /oʊks/
plural of “oak” — the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading Below him, the forests of dwarf oaks which stretched down to the sea were tipped with delicate green.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Upon the moor above Martinhoe and the farm lands adjoining, spring had fallen that year as gently as the warm rain of April.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading The sea was peaceful as an azure lake into which the hulls of the passing steamers cut like knives, leaving behind a long line of lazy foam.
patchesnounUS /ˈpætʃəz/
plural of “patch” — a small contrasting part of something
From this reading The meadows were like deep soft patches of emerald verdure; the fruit trees in his small walled garden were pink and white with blossoms.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading Tallente, conscious of an unexpected lassitude, paused as he reached the top of the zigzag climb from the Manor and rested for a moment upon a block of stone.
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading The sea was peaceful as an azure lake into which the hulls of the passing steamers cut like knives, leaving behind a long line of lazy foam.
a light shade of red
From this reading The meadows were like deep soft patches of emerald verdure; the fruit trees in his small walled garden were pink and white with blossoms.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading Upon the moor above Martinhoe and the farm lands adjoining, spring had fallen that year as gently as the warm rain of April.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Tallente, conscious of an unexpected lassitude, paused as he reached the top of the zigzag climb from the Manor and rested for a moment upon a block of stone.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading Tallente, conscious of an unexpected lassitude, paused as he reached the top of the zigzag climb from the Manor and rested for a moment upon a block of stone.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Below him, the forests of dwarf oaks which stretched down to the sea were tipped with delicate green.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The meadows were like deep soft patches of emerald verdure; the fruit trees in his small walled garden were pink and white with blossoms.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading The meadows were like deep soft patches of emerald verdure; the fruit trees in his small walled garden were pink and white with blossoms.
the season of growth
From this reading Upon the moor above Martinhoe and the farm lands adjoining, spring had fallen that year as gently as the warm rain of April.
steamersnounUS /ˈstiːmərz/
plural of “steamer” — a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading The sea was peaceful as an azure lake into which the hulls of the passing steamers cut like knives, leaving behind a long line of lazy foam.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Tallente, conscious of an unexpected lassitude, paused as he reached the top of the zigzag climb from the Manor and rested for a moment upon a block of stone.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading Below him, the forests of dwarf oaks which stretched down to the sea were tipped with delicate green.
Tallente
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From this reading Tallente, conscious of an unexpected lassitude, paused as he reached the top of the zigzag climb from the Manor and rested for a moment upon a block of stone.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Upon the moor above Martinhoe and the farm lands adjoining, spring had fallen that year as gently as the warm rain of April.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Upon the moor above Martinhoe and the farm lands adjoining, spring had fallen that year as gently as the warm rain of April.
tippedadjectiveUS /tɪpt/
having a tip; or having a tip as specified (used in combination)
From this reading Below him, the forests of dwarf oaks which stretched down to the sea were tipped with delicate green.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Below him, the forests of dwarf oaks which stretched down to the sea were tipped with delicate green.
the upper part of anything
From this reading Tallente, conscious of an unexpected lassitude, paused as he reached the top of the zigzag climb from the Manor and rested for a moment upon a block of stone.
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 meadows were like deep soft patches of emerald verdure; the fruit trees in his small walled garden were pink and white with blossoms.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading Tallente, conscious of an unexpected lassitude, paused as he reached the top of the zigzag climb from the Manor and rested for a moment upon a block of stone.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Upon the moor above Martinhoe and the farm lands adjoining, spring had fallen that year as gently as the warm rain of April.
verdurenoun
green foliage
From this reading The meadows were like deep soft patches of emerald verdure; the fruit trees in his small walled garden were pink and white with blossoms.
walledverbUS /wɔːld/
past form of “wall” — surround with a wall in order to fortify
From this reading The meadows were like deep soft patches of emerald verdure; the fruit trees in his small walled garden were pink and white with blossoms.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading Upon the moor above Martinhoe and the farm lands adjoining, spring had fallen that year as gently as the warm rain of April.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The sea was peaceful as an azure lake into which the hulls of the passing steamers cut like knives, leaving behind a long line of lazy foam.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Below him, the forests of dwarf oaks which stretched down to the sea were tipped with delicate green.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Below him, the forests of dwarf oaks which stretched down to the sea were tipped with delicate green.
a Caucasian
From this reading The meadows were like deep soft patches of emerald verdure; the fruit trees in his small walled garden were pink and white with blossoms.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Below him, the forests of dwarf oaks which stretched down to the sea were tipped with delicate green.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Upon the moor above Martinhoe and the farm lands adjoining, spring had fallen that year as gently as the warm rain of April.
zigzagverbUS /ˈzɪɡzæɡ/
travel along a zigzag path
From this reading Tallente, conscious of an unexpected lassitude, paused as he reached the top of the zigzag climb from the Manor and rested for a moment upon a block of stone.
