used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE HOME OF THE SUNBONNET BABIES The home of Jan's new friends was perched high on the top of a mountain peak, far above the canyon through which they had driven.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading THE HOME OF THE SUNBONNET BABIES The home of Jan's new friends was perched high on the top of a mountain peak, far above the canyon through which they had driven.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading The house stood alone with overhanging oak trees and a garden full of flowers that made him think of the yard in front of the captain's bungalow.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading A big stone fireplace was near the house, and pink geraniums grew closely around the little home, while over the porch climbed yellow roses that looked as if the fairies had hidden their gold among the green leaves.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The house stood alone with overhanging oak trees and a garden full of flowers that made him think of the yard in front of the captain's bungalow.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading "This is Roseneath," announced Charlotte to Jan as the automobile stopped in front of the porch and the two girls jumped out, followed by the dog.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading A big stone fireplace was near the house, and pink geraniums grew closely around the little home, while over the porch climbed yellow roses that looked as if the fairies had hidden their gold among the green leaves.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A big stone fireplace was near the house, and pink geraniums grew closely around the little home, while over the porch climbed yellow roses that looked as if the fairies had hidden their gold among the green leaves.
automobilenounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading "This is Roseneath," announced Charlotte to Jan as the automobile stopped in front of the porch and the two girls jumped out, followed by the dog.
BABIESnounUS /ˈbeɪbiz/
plural of “baby” — a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading THE HOME OF THE SUNBONNET BABIES The home of Jan's new friends was perched high on the top of a mountain peak, far above the canyon through which they had driven.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A big stone fireplace was near the house, and pink geraniums grew closely around the little home, while over the porch climbed yellow roses that looked as if the fairies had hidden their gold among the green leaves.
bungalownounUS /ˈbʌŋɡəloʊ/
a small house with a single story
From this reading The house stood alone with overhanging oak trees and a garden full of flowers that made him think of the yard in front of the captain's bungalow.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "This is Roseneath," announced Charlotte to Jan as the automobile stopped in front of the porch and the two girls jumped out, followed by the dog.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Jan heard them call this place Topango Pass.
canyonnounUS /ˈkænjən/
a ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall
From this reading THE HOME OF THE SUNBONNET BABIES The home of Jan's new friends was perched high on the top of a mountain peak, far above the canyon through which they had driven.
captain'snounUS /ˈkæptənz/
possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The house stood alone with overhanging oak trees and a garden full of flowers that made him think of the yard in front of the captain's bungalow.
CharlottenounUS /ˈʃɑːrlət/
the largest city in North Carolina; located in south central North Carolina
From this reading "This is Roseneath," announced Charlotte to Jan as the automobile stopped in front of the porch and the two girls jumped out, followed by the dog.
past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading A big stone fireplace was near the house, and pink geraniums grew closely around the little home, while over the porch climbed yellow roses that looked as if the fairies had hidden their gold among the green leaves.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading A big stone fireplace was near the house, and pink geraniums grew closely around the little home, while over the porch climbed yellow roses that looked as if the fairies had hidden their gold among the green leaves.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading "This is Roseneath," announced Charlotte to Jan as the automobile stopped in front of the porch and the two girls jumped out, followed by the dog.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading THE HOME OF THE SUNBONNET BABIES The home of Jan's new friends was perched high on the top of a mountain peak, far above the canyon through which they had driven.
fairiesnounUS /ˈferiz/
plural of “fairy” — a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading A big stone fireplace was near the house, and pink geraniums grew closely around the little home, while over the porch climbed yellow roses that looked as if the fairies had hidden their gold among the green leaves.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading THE HOME OF THE SUNBONNET BABIES The home of Jan's new friends was perched high on the top of a mountain peak, far above the canyon through which they had driven.
fireplacenounUS /ˈfaɪərpleɪs/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading A big stone fireplace was near the house, and pink geraniums grew closely around the little home, while over the porch climbed yellow roses that looked as if the fairies had hidden their gold among the green leaves.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading The house stood alone with overhanging oak trees and a garden full of flowers that made him think of the yard in front of the captain's bungalow.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading "This is Roseneath," announced Charlotte to Jan as the automobile stopped in front of the porch and the two girls jumped out, followed by the dog.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading THE HOME OF THE SUNBONNET BABIES The home of Jan's new friends was perched high on the top of a mountain peak, far above the canyon through which they had driven.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading The house stood alone with overhanging oak trees and a garden full of flowers that made him think of the yard in front of the captain's bungalow.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The house stood alone with overhanging oak trees and a garden full of flowers that made him think of the yard in front of the captain's bungalow.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading The house stood alone with overhanging oak trees and a garden full of flowers that made him think of the yard in front of the captain's bungalow.
geraniumsnounUS /dʒərˈeɪniəmz/
plural of “geranium” — any of numerous plants of the family Geraniaceae
From this reading A big stone fireplace was near the house, and pink geraniums grew closely around the little home, while over the porch climbed yellow roses that looked as if the fairies had hidden their gold among the green leaves.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading "This is Roseneath," announced Charlotte to Jan as the automobile stopped in front of the porch and the two girls jumped out, followed by the dog.
coins made of gold
From this reading A big stone fireplace was near the house, and pink geraniums grew closely around the little home, while over the porch climbed yellow roses that looked as if the fairies had hidden their gold among the green leaves.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading A big stone fireplace was near the house, and pink geraniums grew closely around the little home, while over the porch climbed yellow roses that looked as if the fairies had hidden their gold among the green leaves.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading A big stone fireplace was near the house, and pink geraniums grew closely around the little home, while over the porch climbed yellow roses that looked as if the fairies had hidden their gold among the green leaves.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE HOME OF THE SUNBONNET BABIES The home of Jan's new friends was perched high on the top of a mountain peak, far above the canyon through which they had driven.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Jan heard them call this place Topango Pass.
not accessible to view
From this reading A big stone fireplace was near the house, and pink geraniums grew closely around the little home, while over the porch climbed yellow roses that looked as if the fairies had hidden their gold among the green leaves.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading THE HOME OF THE SUNBONNET BABIES The home of Jan's new friends was perched high on the top of a mountain peak, far above the canyon through which they had driven.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The house stood alone with overhanging oak trees and a garden full of flowers that made him think of the yard in front of the captain's bungalow.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading THE HOME OF THE SUNBONNET BABIES The home of Jan's new friends was perched high on the top of a mountain peak, far above the canyon through which they had driven.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The house stood alone with overhanging oak trees and a garden full of flowers that made him think of the yard in front of the captain's bungalow.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading A big stone fireplace was near the house, and pink geraniums grew closely around the little home, while over the porch climbed yellow roses that looked as if the fairies had hidden their gold among the green leaves.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The house stood alone with overhanging oak trees and a garden full of flowers that made him think of the yard in front of the captain's bungalow.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "This is Roseneath," announced Charlotte to Jan as the automobile stopped in front of the porch and the two girls jumped out, followed by the dog.
JannounUS /dʒæn/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading Jan heard them call this place Topango Pass.
Jan'snounUS /dʒænz/
possessive form of “jan” — the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading THE HOME OF THE SUNBONNET BABIES The home of Jan's new friends was perched high on the top of a mountain peak, far above the canyon through which they had driven.
past form of “jump” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading "This is Roseneath," announced Charlotte to Jan as the automobile stopped in front of the porch and the two girls jumped out, followed by the dog.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading A big stone fireplace was near the house, and pink geraniums grew closely around the little home, while over the porch climbed yellow roses that looked as if the fairies had hidden their gold among the green leaves.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A big stone fireplace was near the house, and pink geraniums grew closely around the little home, while over the porch climbed yellow roses that looked as if the fairies had hidden their gold among the green leaves.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading A big stone fireplace was near the house, and pink geraniums grew closely around the little home, while over the porch climbed yellow roses that looked as if the fairies had hidden their gold among the green leaves.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The house stood alone with overhanging oak trees and a garden full of flowers that made him think of the yard in front of the captain's bungalow.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading THE HOME OF THE SUNBONNET BABIES The home of Jan's new friends was perched high on the top of a mountain peak, far above the canyon through which they had driven.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading A big stone fireplace was near the house, and pink geraniums grew closely around the little home, while over the porch climbed yellow roses that looked as if the fairies had hidden their gold among the green leaves.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE HOME OF THE SUNBONNET BABIES The home of Jan's new friends was perched high on the top of a mountain peak, far above the canyon through which they had driven.
oaknounUS /oʊk/
the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading The house stood alone with overhanging oak trees and a garden full of flowers that made him think of the yard in front of the captain's bungalow.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE HOME OF THE SUNBONNET BABIES The home of Jan's new friends was perched high on the top of a mountain peak, far above the canyon through which they had driven.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE HOME OF THE SUNBONNET BABIES The home of Jan's new friends was perched high on the top of a mountain peak, far above the canyon through which they had driven.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "This is Roseneath," announced Charlotte to Jan as the automobile stopped in front of the porch and the two girls jumped out, followed by the dog.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A big stone fireplace was near the house, and pink geraniums grew closely around the little home, while over the porch climbed yellow roses that looked as if the fairies had hidden their gold among the green leaves.
overhangingverbUS /ˈoʊvərhæŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “overhang” — project over
From this reading The house stood alone with overhanging oak trees and a garden full of flowers that made him think of the yard in front of the captain's bungalow.
go across or through
From this reading Jan heard them call this place Topango Pass.
peaknounUS /piːk/
the most extreme possible amount or value
From this reading THE HOME OF THE SUNBONNET BABIES The home of Jan's new friends was perched high on the top of a mountain peak, far above the canyon through which they had driven.
perchedverbUS /pɜːrtʃt/
past form of “perch” — sit, as on a branch
From this reading THE HOME OF THE SUNBONNET BABIES The home of Jan's new friends was perched high on the top of a mountain peak, far above the canyon through which they had driven.
a light shade of red
From this reading A big stone fireplace was near the house, and pink geraniums grew closely around the little home, while over the porch climbed yellow roses that looked as if the fairies had hidden their gold among the green leaves.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Jan heard them call this place Topango Pass.
porchnounUS /pɔːrtʃ/
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading A big stone fireplace was near the house, and pink geraniums grew closely around the little home, while over the porch climbed yellow roses that looked as if the fairies had hidden their gold among the green leaves.
Roseneath
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From this reading "This is Roseneath," announced Charlotte to Jan as the automobile stopped in front of the porch and the two girls jumped out, followed by the dog.
plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading A big stone fireplace was near the house, and pink geraniums grew closely around the little home, while over the porch climbed yellow roses that looked as if the fairies had hidden their gold among the green leaves.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading A big stone fireplace was near the house, and pink geraniums grew closely around the little home, while over the porch climbed yellow roses that looked as if the fairies had hidden their gold among the green leaves.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The house stood alone with overhanging oak trees and a garden full of flowers that made him think of the yard in front of the captain's bungalow.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading "This is Roseneath," announced Charlotte to Jan as the automobile stopped in front of the porch and the two girls jumped out, followed by the dog.
SUNBONNETnoun
a large bonnet that shades the face; worn by girls and women
From this reading THE HOME OF THE SUNBONNET BABIES The home of Jan's new friends was perched high on the top of a mountain peak, far above the canyon through which they had driven.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The house stood alone with overhanging oak trees and a garden full of flowers that made him think of the yard in front of the captain's bungalow.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HOME OF THE SUNBONNET BABIES The home of Jan's new friends was perched high on the top of a mountain peak, far above the canyon through which they had driven.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A big stone fireplace was near the house, and pink geraniums grew closely around the little home, while over the porch climbed yellow roses that looked as if the fairies had hidden their gold among the green leaves.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Jan heard them call this place Topango Pass.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE HOME OF THE SUNBONNET BABIES The home of Jan's new friends was perched high on the top of a mountain peak, far above the canyon through which they had driven.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading The house stood alone with overhanging oak trees and a garden full of flowers that made him think of the yard in front of the captain's bungalow.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Jan heard them call this place Topango Pass.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading THE HOME OF THE SUNBONNET BABIES The home of Jan's new friends was perched high on the top of a mountain peak, far above the canyon through which they had driven.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "This is Roseneath," announced Charlotte to Jan as the automobile stopped in front of the porch and the two girls jumped out, followed by the dog.
the upper part of anything
From this reading THE HOME OF THE SUNBONNET BABIES The home of Jan's new friends was perched high on the top of a mountain peak, far above the canyon through which they had driven.
Topango
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jan heard them call this place Topango Pass.
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 house stood alone with overhanging oak trees and a garden full of flowers that made him think of the yard in front of the captain's bungalow.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "This is Roseneath," announced Charlotte to Jan as the automobile stopped in front of the porch and the two girls jumped out, followed by the dog.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE HOME OF THE SUNBONNET BABIES The home of Jan's new friends was perched high on the top of a mountain peak, far above the canyon through which they had driven.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE HOME OF THE SUNBONNET BABIES The home of Jan's new friends was perched high on the top of a mountain peak, far above the canyon through which they had driven.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading A big stone fireplace was near the house, and pink geraniums grew closely around the little home, while over the porch climbed yellow roses that looked as if the fairies had hidden their gold among the green leaves.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The house stood alone with overhanging oak trees and a garden full of flowers that made him think of the yard in front of the captain's bungalow.
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading The house stood alone with overhanging oak trees and a garden full of flowers that made him think of the yard in front of the captain's bungalow.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading A big stone fireplace was near the house, and pink geraniums grew closely around the little home, while over the porch climbed yellow roses that looked as if the fairies had hidden their gold among the green leaves.
