adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Putting on a light overcoat, for the morning air was sharp and bracing, Gregory soon found himself in the old square garden.
ACCIDENTnounUS /ˈæksədənt/
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading WAS IT AN ACCIDENT?
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Putting on a light overcoat, for the morning air was sharp and bracing, Gregory soon found himself in the old square garden.
ANdeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading WAS IT AN ACCIDENT?
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Putting on a light overcoat, for the morning air was sharp and bracing, Gregory soon found himself in the old square garden.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading Though its glory was decidedly on the wane, it was as yet unnipped by the frost It had a neatness and an order of its own that were quite unlike those where nature is in entire subordination to art.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Though its glory was decidedly on the wane, it was as yet unnipped by the frost It had a neatness and an order of its own that were quite unlike those where nature is in entire subordination to art.
aspectnounUS /ˈæspekt/
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading Indeed it looked very much as he remembered it in the past, and he welcomed its unchanged aspect.
awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading He strolled to many other remembered boyish haunts, and it seemed that the very lichens and mosses grew in the same places as of old, and that nature had stood still and awaited his return.
boyishadjectiveUS /ˈbɔɪɪʃ/
befitting or characteristic of a young boy
From this reading He strolled to many other remembered boyish haunts, and it seemed that the very lichens and mosses grew in the same places as of old, and that nature had stood still and awaited his return.
bracingnounUS /ˈbreɪsɪŋ/
a structural member used to stiffen a framework
From this reading Putting on a light overcoat, for the morning air was sharp and bracing, Gregory soon found himself in the old square garden.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Though its glory was decidedly on the wane, it was as yet unnipped by the frost It had a neatness and an order of its own that were quite unlike those where nature is in entire subordination to art.
decidedlyadverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdədli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading Though its glory was decidedly on the wane, it was as yet unnipped by the frost It had a neatness and an order of its own that were quite unlike those where nature is in entire subordination to art.
entireadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtaɪər/
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading Though its glory was decidedly on the wane, it was as yet unnipped by the frost It had a neatness and an order of its own that were quite unlike those where nature is in entire subordination to art.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Putting on a light overcoat, for the morning air was sharp and bracing, Gregory soon found himself in the old square garden.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading Putting on a light overcoat, for the morning air was sharp and bracing, Gregory soon found himself in the old square garden.
frostnounUS /frɔːst/
ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
From this reading Though its glory was decidedly on the wane, it was as yet unnipped by the frost It had a neatness and an order of its own that were quite unlike those where nature is in entire subordination to art.
gardennounUS /ˈɡɑːrdən/
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Putting on a light overcoat, for the morning air was sharp and bracing, Gregory soon found himself in the old square garden.
glorynounUS /ˈɡlɔːri/
a state of high honor
From this reading Though its glory was decidedly on the wane, it was as yet unnipped by the frost It had a neatness and an order of its own that were quite unlike those where nature is in entire subordination to art.
GregorynounUS /ˈɡreɡəri/
(Roman Catholic Church) a church father known for his constant fight against perceived heresies; a saint and Doctor of the Church (329-391)
From this reading Putting on a light overcoat, for the morning air was sharp and bracing, Gregory soon found himself in the old square garden.
grewverbUS /ɡruː/
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading He strolled to many other remembered boyish haunts, and it seemed that the very lichens and mosses grew in the same places as of old, and that nature had stood still and awaited his return.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Though its glory was decidedly on the wane, it was as yet unnipped by the frost It had a neatness and an order of its own that were quite unlike those where nature is in entire subordination to art.
hauntsnounUS /hɔːnts/
plural of “haunt” — a frequently visited place
From this reading He strolled to many other remembered boyish haunts, and it seemed that the very lichens and mosses grew in the same places as of old, and that nature had stood still and awaited his return.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Indeed it looked very much as he remembered it in the past, and he welcomed its unchanged aspect.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Putting on a light overcoat, for the morning air was sharp and bracing, Gregory soon found himself in the old square garden.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He strolled to many other remembered boyish haunts, and it seemed that the very lichens and mosses grew in the same places as of old, and that nature had stood still and awaited his return.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Putting on a light overcoat, for the morning air was sharp and bracing, Gregory soon found himself in the old square garden.
IndeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed it looked very much as he remembered it in the past, and he welcomed its unchanged aspect.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Though its glory was decidedly on the wane, it was as yet unnipped by the frost It had a neatness and an order of its own that were quite unlike those where nature is in entire subordination to art.
ITpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading WAS IT AN ACCIDENT?
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Though its glory was decidedly on the wane, it was as yet unnipped by the frost It had a neatness and an order of its own that were quite unlike those where nature is in entire subordination to art.
lichensnounUS /ˈlaɪkənz/
plural of “lichen” — any of several eruptive skin diseases characterized by hard thick lesions grouped together and resembling lichens growing on rocks
From this reading He strolled to many other remembered boyish haunts, and it seemed that the very lichens and mosses grew in the same places as of old, and that nature had stood still and awaited his return.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Putting on a light overcoat, for the morning air was sharp and bracing, Gregory soon found himself in the old square garden.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Indeed it looked very much as he remembered it in the past, and he welcomed its unchanged aspect.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
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 He strolled to many other remembered boyish haunts, and it seemed that the very lichens and mosses grew in the same places as of old, and that nature had stood still and awaited his return.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Putting on a light overcoat, for the morning air was sharp and bracing, Gregory soon found himself in the old square garden.
mossesnounUS /ˈmɔːsəz/
plural of “moss” — tiny leafy-stemmed flowerless plants
From this reading He strolled to many other remembered boyish haunts, and it seemed that the very lichens and mosses grew in the same places as of old, and that nature had stood still and awaited his return.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Indeed it looked very much as he remembered it in the past, and he welcomed its unchanged aspect.
naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Though its glory was decidedly on the wane, it was as yet unnipped by the frost It had a neatness and an order of its own that were quite unlike those where nature is in entire subordination to art.
neatnessnounUS /ˈniːtnəs/
the state of being neat and smart and trim
From this reading Though its glory was decidedly on the wane, it was as yet unnipped by the frost It had a neatness and an order of its own that were quite unlike those where nature is in entire subordination to art.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Though its glory was decidedly on the wane, it was as yet unnipped by the frost It had a neatness and an order of its own that were quite unlike those where nature is in entire subordination to art.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Putting on a light overcoat, for the morning air was sharp and bracing, Gregory soon found himself in the old square garden.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Putting on a light overcoat, for the morning air was sharp and bracing, Gregory soon found himself in the old square garden.
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Though its glory was decidedly on the wane, it was as yet unnipped by the frost It had a neatness and an order of its own that were quite unlike those where nature is in entire subordination to art.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He strolled to many other remembered boyish haunts, and it seemed that the very lichens and mosses grew in the same places as of old, and that nature had stood still and awaited his return.
overcoatnounUS /ˈoʊvərkoʊt/
a heavy coat worn over clothes in winter
From this reading Putting on a light overcoat, for the morning air was sharp and bracing, Gregory soon found himself in the old square garden.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Though its glory was decidedly on the wane, it was as yet unnipped by the frost It had a neatness and an order of its own that were quite unlike those where nature is in entire subordination to art.
pastnounUS /pæst/
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Indeed it looked very much as he remembered it in the past, and he welcomed its unchanged aspect.
placesnounUS /ˈpleɪsəz/
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He strolled to many other remembered boyish haunts, and it seemed that the very lichens and mosses grew in the same places as of old, and that nature had stood still and awaited his return.
PuttingnounUS /ˈpʌtɪŋ/
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading Putting on a light overcoat, for the morning air was sharp and bracing, Gregory soon found himself in the old square garden.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Though its glory was decidedly on the wane, it was as yet unnipped by the frost It had a neatness and an order of its own that were quite unlike those where nature is in entire subordination to art.
rememberedverbUS /rɪˈmembərd/
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Indeed it looked very much as he remembered it in the past, and he welcomed its unchanged aspect.
returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He strolled to many other remembered boyish haunts, and it seemed that the very lichens and mosses grew in the same places as of old, and that nature had stood still and awaited his return.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading He strolled to many other remembered boyish haunts, and it seemed that the very lichens and mosses grew in the same places as of old, and that nature had stood still and awaited his return.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He strolled to many other remembered boyish haunts, and it seemed that the very lichens and mosses grew in the same places as of old, and that nature had stood still and awaited his return.
sharpadjectiveUS /ʃɑːrp/
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading Putting on a light overcoat, for the morning air was sharp and bracing, Gregory soon found himself in the old square garden.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading Putting on a light overcoat, for the morning air was sharp and bracing, Gregory soon found himself in the old square garden.
squareverbUS /skwer/
make square
From this reading Putting on a light overcoat, for the morning air was sharp and bracing, Gregory soon found himself in the old square garden.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading He strolled to many other remembered boyish haunts, and it seemed that the very lichens and mosses grew in the same places as of old, and that nature had stood still and awaited his return.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading He strolled to many other remembered boyish haunts, and it seemed that the very lichens and mosses grew in the same places as of old, and that nature had stood still and awaited his return.
strolledverbUS /stroʊld/
past form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
From this reading He strolled to many other remembered boyish haunts, and it seemed that the very lichens and mosses grew in the same places as of old, and that nature had stood still and awaited his return.
subordinationnounUS /səˌbɔːrdəˈneɪʃən/
the state of being subordinate to something
From this reading Though its glory was decidedly on the wane, it was as yet unnipped by the frost It had a neatness and an order of its own that were quite unlike those where nature is in entire subordination to art.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Though its glory was decidedly on the wane, it was as yet unnipped by the frost It had a neatness and an order of its own that were quite unlike those where nature is in entire subordination to art.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Putting on a light overcoat, for the morning air was sharp and bracing, Gregory soon found himself in the old square garden.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Though its glory was decidedly on the wane, it was as yet unnipped by the frost It had a neatness and an order of its own that were quite unlike those where nature is in entire subordination to art.
ThoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though its glory was decidedly on the wane, it was as yet unnipped by the frost It had a neatness and an order of its own that were quite unlike those where nature is in entire subordination to art.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Though its glory was decidedly on the wane, it was as yet unnipped by the frost It had a neatness and an order of its own that were quite unlike those where nature is in entire subordination to art.
unchangedadjectiveUS /ənˈtʃeɪndʒd/
not made or become different
From this reading Indeed it looked very much as he remembered it in the past, and he welcomed its unchanged aspect.
unlikeadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪk/
marked by dissimilarity
From this reading Though its glory was decidedly on the wane, it was as yet unnipped by the frost It had a neatness and an order of its own that were quite unlike those where nature is in entire subordination to art.
unnipped
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From this reading Though its glory was decidedly on the wane, it was as yet unnipped by the frost It had a neatness and an order of its own that were quite unlike those where nature is in entire subordination to art.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Indeed it looked very much as he remembered it in the past, and he welcomed its unchanged aspect.
waneverbUS /weɪn/
grow smaller
From this reading Though its glory was decidedly on the wane, it was as yet unnipped by the frost It had a neatness and an order of its own that were quite unlike those where nature is in entire subordination to art.
WASauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WAS IT AN ACCIDENT?
welcomedverbUS /ˈwelkəmd/
past form of “welcome” — accept gladly
From this reading Indeed it looked very much as he remembered it in the past, and he welcomed its unchanged aspect.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Though its glory was decidedly on the wane, it was as yet unnipped by the frost It had a neatness and an order of its own that were quite unlike those where nature is in entire subordination to art.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading Though its glory was decidedly on the wane, it was as yet unnipped by the frost It had a neatness and an order of its own that were quite unlike those where nature is in entire subordination to art.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading Though its glory was decidedly on the wane, it was as yet unnipped by the frost It had a neatness and an order of its own that were quite unlike those where nature is in entire subordination to art.
