used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Over the cheerless desert plain wandered a lonely little figure, pale and sad as Heine's Last Fairy.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Ernestine had so far recovered that she was once more able to brave the autumn wind.
aloftadverbUS /əˈlɔːft/
at or on or to the masthead or upper rigging of a ship
From this reading She extended her arms, and could not help imagining that they might become wings, that would bear her far, far aloft.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Over the cheerless desert plain wandered a lonely little figure, pale and sad as Heine's Last Fairy.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading She extended her arms, and could not help imagining that they might become wings, that would bear her far, far aloft.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Over the cheerless desert plain wandered a lonely little figure, pale and sad as Heine's Last Fairy.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading Ernestine had so far recovered that she was once more able to brave the autumn wind.
autumnaladjectiveUS /ɔːˈtʌmnəl/
of or characteristic of or occurring in autumn
From this reading The autumnal gales had stripped the leaves from the trees; the tall firs in the forest, bordering the spacious brown fields of the Hartwich estate, were the only green on the landscape.
have
From this reading She extended her arms, and could not help imagining that they might become wings, that would bear her far, far aloft.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading She extended her arms, and could not help imagining that they might become wings, that would bear her far, far aloft.
borderingverbUS /ˈbɔːrdərɪŋ/
-ing form of “border” — extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle
From this reading The autumnal gales had stripped the leaves from the trees; the tall firs in the forest, bordering the spacious brown fields of the Hartwich estate, were the only green on the landscape.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading Ernestine had so far recovered that she was once more able to brave the autumn wind.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading The autumnal gales had stripped the leaves from the trees; the tall firs in the forest, bordering the spacious brown fields of the Hartwich estate, were the only green on the landscape.
cheerlessadjective
causing sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy
From this reading Over the cheerless desert plain wandered a lonely little figure, pale and sad as Heine's Last Fairy.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She extended her arms, and could not help imagining that they might become wings, that would bear her far, far aloft.
the act of departing
From this reading DEPARTURE.
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading Over the cheerless desert plain wandered a lonely little figure, pale and sad as Heine's Last Fairy.
Ernestine
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From this reading Ernestine had so far recovered that she was once more able to brave the autumn wind.
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading The autumnal gales had stripped the leaves from the trees; the tall firs in the forest, bordering the spacious brown fields of the Hartwich estate, were the only green on the landscape.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading She extended her arms, and could not help imagining that they might become wings, that would bear her far, far aloft.
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading Over the cheerless desert plain wandered a lonely little figure, pale and sad as Heine's Last Fairy.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Ernestine had so far recovered that she was once more able to brave the autumn wind.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading The autumnal gales had stripped the leaves from the trees; the tall firs in the forest, bordering the spacious brown fields of the Hartwich estate, were the only green on the landscape.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Over the cheerless desert plain wandered a lonely little figure, pale and sad as Heine's Last Fairy.
firsnounUS /fɜːrz/
plural of “fir” — nonresinous wood of a fir tree
From this reading The autumnal gales had stripped the leaves from the trees; the tall firs in the forest, bordering the spacious brown fields of the Hartwich estate, were the only green on the landscape.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading The autumnal gales had stripped the leaves from the trees; the tall firs in the forest, bordering the spacious brown fields of the Hartwich estate, were the only green on the landscape.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The autumnal gales had stripped the leaves from the trees; the tall firs in the forest, bordering the spacious brown fields of the Hartwich estate, were the only green on the landscape.
galesnounUS /ɡeɪlz/
plural of “gale” — a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
From this reading The autumnal gales had stripped the leaves from the trees; the tall firs in the forest, bordering the spacious brown fields of the Hartwich estate, were the only green on the landscape.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading The autumnal gales had stripped the leaves from the trees; the tall firs in the forest, bordering the spacious brown fields of the Hartwich estate, were the only green on the landscape.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The autumnal gales had stripped the leaves from the trees; the tall firs in the forest, bordering the spacious brown fields of the Hartwich estate, were the only green on the landscape.
Hartwich
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From this reading The autumnal gales had stripped the leaves from the trees; the tall firs in the forest, bordering the spacious brown fields of the Hartwich estate, were the only green on the landscape.
Heine's
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From this reading Over the cheerless desert plain wandered a lonely little figure, pale and sad as Heine's Last Fairy.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading She extended her arms, and could not help imagining that they might become wings, that would bear her far, far aloft.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She extended her arms, and could not help imagining that they might become wings, that would bear her far, far aloft.
imaginingverbUS /ˌɪˈmædʒənɪŋ/
-ing form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading She extended her arms, and could not help imagining that they might become wings, that would bear her far, far aloft.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The autumnal gales had stripped the leaves from the trees; the tall firs in the forest, bordering the spacious brown fields of the Hartwich estate, were the only green on the landscape.
landscapenounUS /ˈlændskeɪp/
an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
From this reading The autumnal gales had stripped the leaves from the trees; the tall firs in the forest, bordering the spacious brown fields of the Hartwich estate, were the only green on the landscape.
immediately past
From this reading Over the cheerless desert plain wandered a lonely little figure, pale and sad as Heine's Last Fairy.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading The autumnal gales had stripped the leaves from the trees; the tall firs in the forest, bordering the spacious brown fields of the Hartwich estate, were the only green on the landscape.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Over the cheerless desert plain wandered a lonely little figure, pale and sad as Heine's Last Fairy.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading Over the cheerless desert plain wandered a lonely little figure, pale and sad as Heine's Last Fairy.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading She extended her arms, and could not help imagining that they might become wings, that would bear her far, far aloft.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Ernestine had so far recovered that she was once more able to brave the autumn wind.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She extended her arms, and could not help imagining that they might become wings, that would bear her far, far aloft.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The autumnal gales had stripped the leaves from the trees; the tall firs in the forest, bordering the spacious brown fields of the Hartwich estate, were the only green on the landscape.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The autumnal gales had stripped the leaves from the trees; the tall firs in the forest, bordering the spacious brown fields of the Hartwich estate, were the only green on the landscape.
on one occasion
From this reading Ernestine had so far recovered that she was once more able to brave the autumn wind.
and nothing more
From this reading The autumnal gales had stripped the leaves from the trees; the tall firs in the forest, bordering the spacious brown fields of the Hartwich estate, were the only green on the landscape.
OverprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Over the cheerless desert plain wandered a lonely little figure, pale and sad as Heine's Last Fairy.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading Over the cheerless desert plain wandered a lonely little figure, pale and sad as Heine's Last Fairy.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Over the cheerless desert plain wandered a lonely little figure, pale and sad as Heine's Last Fairy.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading Ernestine had so far recovered that she was once more able to brave the autumn wind.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading Over the cheerless desert plain wandered a lonely little figure, pale and sad as Heine's Last Fairy.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ernestine had so far recovered that she was once more able to brave the autumn wind.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Ernestine had so far recovered that she was once more able to brave the autumn wind.
spaciousadjectiveUS /ˈspeɪʃəs/
very large in expanse or scope
From this reading The autumnal gales had stripped the leaves from the trees; the tall firs in the forest, bordering the spacious brown fields of the Hartwich estate, were the only green on the landscape.
strippedadjectiveUS /strɪpt/
having only essential or minimal features
From this reading The autumnal gales had stripped the leaves from the trees; the tall firs in the forest, bordering the spacious brown fields of the Hartwich estate, were the only green on the landscape.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading The autumnal gales had stripped the leaves from the trees; the tall firs in the forest, bordering the spacious brown fields of the Hartwich estate, were the only green on the landscape.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Ernestine had so far recovered that she was once more able to brave the autumn wind.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The autumnal gales had stripped the leaves from the trees; the tall firs in the forest, bordering the spacious brown fields of the Hartwich estate, were the only green on the landscape.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She extended her arms, and could not help imagining that they might become wings, that would bear her far, far aloft.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ernestine had so far recovered that she was once more able to brave the autumn wind.
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 autumnal gales had stripped the leaves from the trees; the tall firs in the forest, bordering the spacious brown fields of the Hartwich estate, were the only green on the landscape.
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading Over the cheerless desert plain wandered a lonely little figure, pale and sad as Heine's Last Fairy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ernestine had so far recovered that she was once more able to brave the autumn wind.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The autumnal gales had stripped the leaves from the trees; the tall firs in the forest, bordering the spacious brown fields of the Hartwich estate, were the only green on the landscape.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Ernestine had so far recovered that she was once more able to brave the autumn wind.
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading She extended her arms, and could not help imagining that they might become wings, that would bear her far, far aloft.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She extended her arms, and could not help imagining that they might become wings, that would bear her far, far aloft.
