used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Anna Pastorius down the leafy lane Looked city-ward, then stooped to prune again Her vines and simples, with a sigh of pain.
anew
From this reading Anna Pastorius down the leafy lane Looked city-ward, then stooped to prune again Her vines and simples, with a sigh of pain.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Anna Pastorius down the leafy lane Looked city-ward, then stooped to prune again Her vines and simples, with a sigh of pain.
AnnanounUS /ˈænə/
a former copper coin of Pakistan and India
From this reading Anna Pastorius down the leafy lane Looked city-ward, then stooped to prune again Her vines and simples, with a sigh of pain.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For fast the streaks of ruddy sunset paled In the oak clearing, and, as daylight failed, Slow, overhead, the dusky night-birds sailed.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Again she looked: between green walls of shade, With low-bent head as if with sorrow weighed, Daniel Pastorius slowly came and said, "God's peace be with thee, Anna!"
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Then he stood Silent before her, wrestling with the mood Of one who sees the evil and not good.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Again she looked: between green walls of shade, With low-bent head as if with sorrow weighed, Daniel Pastorius slowly came and said, "God's peace be with thee, Anna!"
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Again she looked: between green walls of shade, With low-bent head as if with sorrow weighed, Daniel Pastorius slowly came and said, "God's peace be with thee, Anna!"
city-ward
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From this reading Anna Pastorius down the leafy lane Looked city-ward, then stooped to prune again Her vines and simples, with a sigh of pain.
clearingnounUS /ˈklɪrɪŋ/
a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area
From this reading For fast the streaks of ruddy sunset paled In the oak clearing, and, as daylight failed, Slow, overhead, the dusky night-birds sailed.
DanielnounUS /ˈdænjəl/
(Old Testament) a youth who was taken into the court of Nebuchadnezzar and given divine protection when thrown into a den of lions (6th century BC)
From this reading Again she looked: between green walls of shade, With low-bent head as if with sorrow weighed, Daniel Pastorius slowly came and said, "God's peace be with thee, Anna!"
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading For fast the streaks of ruddy sunset paled In the oak clearing, and, as daylight failed, Slow, overhead, the dusky night-birds sailed.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Anna Pastorius down the leafy lane Looked city-ward, then stooped to prune again Her vines and simples, with a sigh of pain.
duskyadjective
lighted by or as if by twilight
From this reading For fast the streaks of ruddy sunset paled In the oak clearing, and, as daylight failed, Slow, overhead, the dusky night-birds sailed.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading Then he stood Silent before her, wrestling with the mood Of one who sees the evil and not good.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading For fast the streaks of ruddy sunset paled In the oak clearing, and, as daylight failed, Slow, overhead, the dusky night-birds sailed.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading For fast the streaks of ruddy sunset paled In the oak clearing, and, as daylight failed, Slow, overhead, the dusky night-birds sailed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For fast the streaks of ruddy sunset paled In the oak clearing, and, as daylight failed, Slow, overhead, the dusky night-birds sailed.
God'snounUS /ɡɑːdz/
possessive form of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading Again she looked: between green walls of shade, With low-bent head as if with sorrow weighed, Daniel Pastorius slowly came and said, "God's peace be with thee, Anna!"
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Then he stood Silent before her, wrestling with the mood Of one who sees the evil and not good.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Again she looked: between green walls of shade, With low-bent head as if with sorrow weighed, Daniel Pastorius slowly came and said, "God's peace be with thee, Anna!"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then he stood Silent before her, wrestling with the mood Of one who sees the evil and not good.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Again she looked: between green walls of shade, With low-bent head as if with sorrow weighed, Daniel Pastorius slowly came and said, "God's peace be with thee, Anna!"
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Anna Pastorius down the leafy lane Looked city-ward, then stooped to prune again Her vines and simples, with a sigh of pain.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Again she looked: between green walls of shade, With low-bent head as if with sorrow weighed, Daniel Pastorius slowly came and said, "God's peace be with thee, Anna!"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For fast the streaks of ruddy sunset paled In the oak clearing, and, as daylight failed, Slow, overhead, the dusky night-birds sailed.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What is it, my Pastorius?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "What is it, my Pastorius?"
a narrow way or road
From this reading Anna Pastorius down the leafy lane Looked city-ward, then stooped to prune again Her vines and simples, with a sigh of pain.
leafyadjectiveUS /ˈliːfi/
having or covered with leaves
From this reading Anna Pastorius down the leafy lane Looked city-ward, then stooped to prune again Her vines and simples, with a sigh of pain.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Anna Pastorius down the leafy lane Looked city-ward, then stooped to prune again Her vines and simples, with a sigh of pain.
low-bent
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From this reading Again she looked: between green walls of shade, With low-bent head as if with sorrow weighed, Daniel Pastorius slowly came and said, "God's peace be with thee, Anna!"
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading Then he stood Silent before her, wrestling with the mood Of one who sees the evil and not good.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "What is it, my Pastorius?"
night-birds
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From this reading For fast the streaks of ruddy sunset paled In the oak clearing, and, as daylight failed, Slow, overhead, the dusky night-birds sailed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Then he stood Silent before her, wrestling with the mood Of one who sees the evil and not good.
oaknounUS /oʊk/
the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading For fast the streaks of ruddy sunset paled In the oak clearing, and, as daylight failed, Slow, overhead, the dusky night-birds sailed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Anna Pastorius down the leafy lane Looked city-ward, then stooped to prune again Her vines and simples, with a sigh of pain.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Then he stood Silent before her, wrestling with the mood Of one who sees the evil and not good.
overheadadverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhed/
above your head; in the sky
From this reading For fast the streaks of ruddy sunset paled In the oak clearing, and, as daylight failed, Slow, overhead, the dusky night-birds sailed.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading Anna Pastorius down the leafy lane Looked city-ward, then stooped to prune again Her vines and simples, with a sigh of pain.
paledverbUS /peɪld/
past form of “pale” — turn pale, as if in fear
From this reading For fast the streaks of ruddy sunset paled In the oak clearing, and, as daylight failed, Slow, overhead, the dusky night-birds sailed.
Pastorius
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From this reading Anna Pastorius down the leafy lane Looked city-ward, then stooped to prune again Her vines and simples, with a sigh of pain.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading Again she looked: between green walls of shade, With low-bent head as if with sorrow weighed, Daniel Pastorius slowly came and said, "God's peace be with thee, Anna!"
pruneverbUS /pruːn/
cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of
From this reading Anna Pastorius down the leafy lane Looked city-ward, then stooped to prune again Her vines and simples, with a sigh of pain.
ruddyadjectiveUS /ˈrʌdi/
inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life
From this reading For fast the streaks of ruddy sunset paled In the oak clearing, and, as daylight failed, Slow, overhead, the dusky night-birds sailed.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Again she looked: between green walls of shade, With low-bent head as if with sorrow weighed, Daniel Pastorius slowly came and said, "God's peace be with thee, Anna!"
past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading For fast the streaks of ruddy sunset paled In the oak clearing, and, as daylight failed, Slow, overhead, the dusky night-birds sailed.
plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located
From this reading Then he stood Silent before her, wrestling with the mood Of one who sees the evil and not good.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading Again she looked: between green walls of shade, With low-bent head as if with sorrow weighed, Daniel Pastorius slowly came and said, "God's peace be with thee, Anna!"
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Again she looked: between green walls of shade, With low-bent head as if with sorrow weighed, Daniel Pastorius slowly came and said, "God's peace be with thee, Anna!"
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading Anna Pastorius down the leafy lane Looked city-ward, then stooped to prune again Her vines and simples, with a sigh of pain.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading Then he stood Silent before her, wrestling with the mood Of one who sees the evil and not good.
simples
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From this reading Anna Pastorius down the leafy lane Looked city-ward, then stooped to prune again Her vines and simples, with a sigh of pain.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading For fast the streaks of ruddy sunset paled In the oak clearing, and, as daylight failed, Slow, overhead, the dusky night-birds sailed.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Again she looked: between green walls of shade, With low-bent head as if with sorrow weighed, Daniel Pastorius slowly came and said, "God's peace be with thee, Anna!"
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading Again she looked: between green walls of shade, With low-bent head as if with sorrow weighed, Daniel Pastorius slowly came and said, "God's peace be with thee, Anna!"
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Then he stood Silent before her, wrestling with the mood Of one who sees the evil and not good.
stoopedadjectiveUS /stuːpt/
having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect
From this reading Anna Pastorius down the leafy lane Looked city-ward, then stooped to prune again Her vines and simples, with a sigh of pain.
streaksnounUS /striːks/
plural of “streak” — an unbroken series of events
From this reading For fast the streaks of ruddy sunset paled In the oak clearing, and, as daylight failed, Slow, overhead, the dusky night-birds sailed.
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading For fast the streaks of ruddy sunset paled In the oak clearing, and, as daylight failed, Slow, overhead, the dusky night-birds sailed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Anna Pastorius down the leafy lane Looked city-ward, then stooped to prune again Her vines and simples, with a sigh of pain.
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading Again she looked: between green walls of shade, With low-bent head as if with sorrow weighed, Daniel Pastorius slowly came and said, "God's peace be with thee, Anna!"
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Anna Pastorius down the leafy lane Looked city-ward, then stooped to prune again Her vines and simples, with a sigh of pain.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Anna Pastorius down the leafy lane Looked city-ward, then stooped to prune again Her vines and simples, with a sigh of pain.
vinesnounUS /vaɪnz/
plural of “vine” — a plant with a weak stem that derives support from climbing, twining, or creeping along a surface
From this reading Anna Pastorius down the leafy lane Looked city-ward, then stooped to prune again Her vines and simples, with a sigh of pain.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Again she looked: between green walls of shade, With low-bent head as if with sorrow weighed, Daniel Pastorius slowly came and said, "God's peace be with thee, Anna!"
weighedverbUS /weɪd/
past form of “weigh” — have a certain weight
From this reading Again she looked: between green walls of shade, With low-bent head as if with sorrow weighed, Daniel Pastorius slowly came and said, "God's peace be with thee, Anna!"
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What is it, my Pastorius?"
which person or people
From this reading Then he stood Silent before her, wrestling with the mood Of one who sees the evil and not good.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Anna Pastorius down the leafy lane Looked city-ward, then stooped to prune again Her vines and simples, with a sigh of pain.
wrestlingnounUS /ˈreslɪŋ/
the act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat
From this reading Then he stood Silent before her, wrestling with the mood Of one who sees the evil and not good.
