used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A line of white surf marked the edge of the marsh, which ran back, broken by winding creeks, to the foot of the rising ground.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading The tide was full and the woods across the bay looked like islands.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading JIM'S GUESTS After breakfast next morning Jim and his friends went out on the terrace.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Then the color faded and the light moving on forced up for a few moments the rugged blue hills against their misty background.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading JIM'S GUESTS After breakfast next morning Jim and his friends went out on the terrace.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading A line of white surf marked the edge of the marsh, which ran back, broken by winding creeks, to the foot of the rising ground.
backgroundnounUS /ˈbækɡraʊnd/
a person's social heritage: previous experience or training
From this reading Then the color faded and the light moving on forced up for a few moments the rugged blue hills against their misty background.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading The tide was full and the woods across the bay looked like islands.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Then the color faded and the light moving on forced up for a few moments the rugged blue hills against their misty background.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading JIM'S GUESTS After breakfast next morning Jim and his friends went out on the terrace.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading A line of white surf marked the edge of the marsh, which ran back, broken by winding creeks, to the foot of the rising ground.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A line of white surf marked the edge of the marsh, which ran back, broken by winding creeks, to the foot of the rising ground.
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading Then the color faded and the light moving on forced up for a few moments the rugged blue hills against their misty background.
creeksnounUS /kriːks/
plural of “creek” — a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading A line of white surf marked the edge of the marsh, which ran back, broken by winding creeks, to the foot of the rising ground.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading A line of white surf marked the edge of the marsh, which ran back, broken by winding creeks, to the foot of the rising ground.
fadedadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪdəd/
having lost freshness or brilliance of color
From this reading Then the color faded and the light moving on forced up for a few moments the rugged blue hills against their misty background.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Then the color faded and the light moving on forced up for a few moments the rugged blue hills against their misty background.
past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading Sometimes a gleam of sunshine touched the lonely flats and they flashed into luminous green, silver, and yellow.
flatsnounUS /flæts/
footwear (shoes or slippers) with no heel (or a very low heel)
From this reading Sometimes a gleam of sunshine touched the lonely flats and they flashed into luminous green, silver, and yellow.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading A line of white surf marked the edge of the marsh, which ran back, broken by winding creeks, to the foot of the rising ground.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Then the color faded and the light moving on forced up for a few moments the rugged blue hills against their misty background.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading Then the color faded and the light moving on forced up for a few moments the rugged blue hills against their misty background.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading JIM'S GUESTS After breakfast next morning Jim and his friends went out on the terrace.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The tide was full and the woods across the bay looked like islands.
gleamverbUS /ɡliːm/
be shiny, as if wet
From this reading Sometimes a gleam of sunshine touched the lonely flats and they flashed into luminous green, silver, and yellow.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Sometimes a gleam of sunshine touched the lonely flats and they flashed into luminous green, silver, and yellow.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading A line of white surf marked the edge of the marsh, which ran back, broken by winding creeks, to the foot of the rising ground.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading JIM'S GUESTS After breakfast next morning Jim and his friends went out on the terrace.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Then the color faded and the light moving on forced up for a few moments the rugged blue hills against their misty background.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading JIM'S GUESTS After breakfast next morning Jim and his friends went out on the terrace.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Sometimes a gleam of sunshine touched the lonely flats and they flashed into luminous green, silver, and yellow.
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading The tide was full and the woods across the bay looked like islands.
Jim
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From this reading JIM'S GUESTS After breakfast next morning Jim and his friends went out on the terrace.
JIM'S
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From this reading JIM'S GUESTS After breakfast next morning Jim and his friends went out on the terrace.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Then the color faded and the light moving on forced up for a few moments the rugged blue hills against their misty background.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The tide was full and the woods across the bay looked like islands.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading A line of white surf marked the edge of the marsh, which ran back, broken by winding creeks, to the foot of the rising ground.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading Sometimes a gleam of sunshine touched the lonely flats and they flashed into luminous green, silver, and yellow.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The tide was full and the woods across the bay looked like islands.
luminousadjectiveUS /ˈluːmənəs/
softly bright or radiant
From this reading Sometimes a gleam of sunshine touched the lonely flats and they flashed into luminous green, silver, and yellow.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading A line of white surf marked the edge of the marsh, which ran back, broken by winding creeks, to the foot of the rising ground.
marshnounUS /mɑːrʃ/
low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation; usually is a transition zone between land and water
From this reading A line of white surf marked the edge of the marsh, which ran back, broken by winding creeks, to the foot of the rising ground.
mistyadjectiveUS /ˈmɪsti/
filled or abounding with fog or mist
From this reading Then the color faded and the light moving on forced up for a few moments the rugged blue hills against their misty background.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading Then the color faded and the light moving on forced up for a few moments the rugged blue hills against their misty background.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading JIM'S GUESTS After breakfast next morning Jim and his friends went out on the terrace.
in motion
From this reading Then the color faded and the light moving on forced up for a few moments the rugged blue hills against their misty background.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading JIM'S GUESTS After breakfast next morning Jim and his friends went out on the terrace.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A line of white surf marked the edge of the marsh, which ran back, broken by winding creeks, to the foot of the rising ground.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading JIM'S GUESTS After breakfast next morning Jim and his friends went out on the terrace.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading JIM'S GUESTS After breakfast next morning Jim and his friends went out on the terrace.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading A line of white surf marked the edge of the marsh, which ran back, broken by winding creeks, to the foot of the rising ground.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading A line of white surf marked the edge of the marsh, which ran back, broken by winding creeks, to the foot of the rising ground.
ruggedadjectiveUS /ˈrʌɡəd/
sturdy and strong in constitution or construction; enduring
From this reading Then the color faded and the light moving on forced up for a few moments the rugged blue hills against their misty background.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading Sometimes a gleam of sunshine touched the lonely flats and they flashed into luminous green, silver, and yellow.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Sometimes a gleam of sunshine touched the lonely flats and they flashed into luminous green, silver, and yellow.
the rays of the sun
From this reading Sometimes a gleam of sunshine touched the lonely flats and they flashed into luminous green, silver, and yellow.
surfnounUS /sɜːrf/
waves breaking on the shore
From this reading A line of white surf marked the edge of the marsh, which ran back, broken by winding creeks, to the foot of the rising ground.
terracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading JIM'S GUESTS After breakfast next morning Jim and his friends went out on the terrace.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JIM'S GUESTS After breakfast next morning Jim and his friends went out on the terrace.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Then the color faded and the light moving on forced up for a few moments the rugged blue hills against their misty background.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then the color faded and the light moving on forced up for a few moments the rugged blue hills against their misty background.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sometimes a gleam of sunshine touched the lonely flats and they flashed into luminous green, silver, and yellow.
the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon
From this reading The tide was full and the woods across the bay looked like islands.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A line of white surf marked the edge of the marsh, which ran back, broken by winding creeks, to the foot of the rising ground.
having come into contact
From this reading Sometimes a gleam of sunshine touched the lonely flats and they flashed into luminous green, silver, and yellow.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Then the color faded and the light moving on forced up for a few moments the rugged blue hills against their misty background.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The tide was full and the woods across the bay looked like islands.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading JIM'S GUESTS After breakfast next morning Jim and his friends went out on the terrace.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A line of white surf marked the edge of the marsh, which ran back, broken by winding creeks, to the foot of the rising ground.
a Caucasian
From this reading A line of white surf marked the edge of the marsh, which ran back, broken by winding creeks, to the foot of the rising ground.
windingadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪndɪŋ/
marked by repeated turns and bends
From this reading A line of white surf marked the edge of the marsh, which ran back, broken by winding creeks, to the foot of the rising ground.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading The tide was full and the woods across the bay looked like islands.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading Sometimes a gleam of sunshine touched the lonely flats and they flashed into luminous green, silver, and yellow.
