used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Garth village, good to see even in grey winter-time, grew to the likeness of a well-kept garden.
to or in a foreign country
From this reading Spring was abroad indeed these days.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading And always, between the house-front and the highway, there was a garden, big or little.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The winding street--white at one time, then glistening-grey when the sun shone on it through April rain--moved lazily between the cottages and the yeomen’s square, substantial houses.
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading The winding street--white at one time, then glistening-grey when the sun shone on it through April rain--moved lazily between the cottages and the yeomen’s square, substantial houses.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The winding street--white at one time, then glistening-grey when the sun shone on it through April rain--moved lazily between the cottages and the yeomen’s square, substantial houses.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Sometimes--when the cottage was so small in itself that there seemed no room for a garden-space--there would be a strip, no more than two feet wide, fenced round to guard it from the wandering ducks and geese and dogs of Garth.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The winding street--white at one time, then glistening-grey when the sun shone on it through April rain--moved lazily between the cottages and the yeomen’s square, substantial houses.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading And always, between the house-front and the highway, there was a garden, big or little.
a small house with a single story
From this reading Sometimes--when the cottage was so small in itself that there seemed no room for a garden-space--there would be a strip, no more than two feet wide, fenced round to guard it from the wandering ducks and geese and dogs of Garth.
cottagesnounUS /ˈkɑːtɪdʒɪz/
plural of “cottage” — a small house with a single story
From this reading The winding street--white at one time, then glistening-grey when the sun shone on it through April rain--moved lazily between the cottages and the yeomen’s square, substantial houses.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Spring was abroad indeed these days.
plural of “dog” — 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 Sometimes--when the cottage was so small in itself that there seemed no room for a garden-space--there would be a strip, no more than two feet wide, fenced round to guard it from the wandering ducks and geese and dogs of Garth.
ducksnounUS /dʌks/
plural of “duck” — small wild or domesticated web-footed broad-billed swimming bird usually having a depressed body and short legs
From this reading Sometimes--when the cottage was so small in itself that there seemed no room for a garden-space--there would be a strip, no more than two feet wide, fenced round to guard it from the wandering ducks and geese and dogs of Garth.
divisible by two
From this reading Garth village, good to see even in grey winter-time, grew to the likeness of a well-kept garden.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Sometimes--when the cottage was so small in itself that there seemed no room for a garden-space--there would be a strip, no more than two feet wide, fenced round to guard it from the wandering ducks and geese and dogs of Garth.
fencedverbUS /fenst/
past form of “fence” — enclose with a fence
From this reading Sometimes--when the cottage was so small in itself that there seemed no room for a garden-space--there would be a strip, no more than two feet wide, fenced round to guard it from the wandering ducks and geese and dogs of Garth.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Sometimes--when the cottage was so small in itself that there seemed no room for a garden-space--there would be a strip, no more than two feet wide, fenced round to guard it from the wandering ducks and geese and dogs of Garth.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Sometimes--when the cottage was so small in itself that there seemed no room for a garden-space--there would be a strip, no more than two feet wide, fenced round to guard it from the wandering ducks and geese and dogs of Garth.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Garth village, good to see even in grey winter-time, grew to the likeness of a well-kept garden.
garden-space
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From this reading Sometimes--when the cottage was so small in itself that there seemed no room for a garden-space--there would be a strip, no more than two feet wide, fenced round to guard it from the wandering ducks and geese and dogs of Garth.
Garth
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From this reading Garth village, good to see even in grey winter-time, grew to the likeness of a well-kept garden.
geesenounUS /ɡiːs/
plural of “goose” — web-footed long-necked typically gregarious migratory aquatic birds usually larger and less aquatic than ducks
From this reading Sometimes--when the cottage was so small in itself that there seemed no room for a garden-space--there would be a strip, no more than two feet wide, fenced round to guard it from the wandering ducks and geese and dogs of Garth.
glistening-grey
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From this reading The winding street--white at one time, then glistening-grey when the sun shone on it through April rain--moved lazily between the cottages and the yeomen’s square, substantial houses.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Garth village, good to see even in grey winter-time, grew to the likeness of a well-kept garden.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Garth village, good to see even in grey winter-time, grew to the likeness of a well-kept garden.
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading Garth village, good to see even in grey winter-time, grew to the likeness of a well-kept garden.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading Sometimes--when the cottage was so small in itself that there seemed no room for a garden-space--there would be a strip, no more than two feet wide, fenced round to guard it from the wandering ducks and geese and dogs of Garth.
highwaynounUS /ˈhaɪweɪ/
a major road for any form of motor transport
From this reading And always, between the house-front and the highway, there was a garden, big or little.
house-front
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From this reading And always, between the house-front and the highway, there was a garden, big or little.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The winding street--white at one time, then glistening-grey when the sun shone on it through April rain--moved lazily between the cottages and the yeomen’s square, substantial houses.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Garth village, good to see even in grey winter-time, grew to the likeness of a well-kept garden.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Spring was abroad indeed these days.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The winding street--white at one time, then glistening-grey when the sun shone on it through April rain--moved lazily between the cottages and the yeomen’s square, substantial houses.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Sometimes--when the cottage was so small in itself that there seemed no room for a garden-space--there would be a strip, no more than two feet wide, fenced round to guard it from the wandering ducks and geese and dogs of Garth.
lazilyadverbUS /ˈlæzəli/
in a slow and lazy manner
From this reading The winding street--white at one time, then glistening-grey when the sun shone on it through April rain--moved lazily between the cottages and the yeomen’s square, substantial houses.
likenessnounUS /ˈlaɪknəs/
similarity in appearance or character or nature between persons or things
From this reading Garth village, good to see even in grey winter-time, grew to the likeness of a well-kept garden.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading And always, between the house-front and the highway, there was a garden, big or little.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Sometimes--when the cottage was so small in itself that there seemed no room for a garden-space--there would be a strip, no more than two feet wide, fenced round to guard it from the wandering ducks and geese and dogs of Garth.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading The winding street--white at one time, then glistening-grey when the sun shone on it through April rain--moved lazily between the cottages and the yeomen’s square, substantial houses.
not any; not one
From this reading Sometimes--when the cottage was so small in itself that there seemed no room for a garden-space--there would be a strip, no more than two feet wide, fenced round to guard it from the wandering ducks and geese and dogs of Garth.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Garth village, good to see even in grey winter-time, grew to the likeness of a well-kept garden.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The winding street--white at one time, then glistening-grey when the sun shone on it through April rain--moved lazily between the cottages and the yeomen’s square, substantial houses.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The winding street--white at one time, then glistening-grey when the sun shone on it through April rain--moved lazily between the cottages and the yeomen’s square, substantial houses.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading And always, between the house-front and the highway, there was a garden, big or little.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading The winding street--white at one time, then glistening-grey when the sun shone on it through April rain--moved lazily between the cottages and the yeomen’s square, substantial houses.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Sometimes--when the cottage was so small in itself that there seemed no room for a garden-space--there would be a strip, no more than two feet wide, fenced round to guard it from the wandering ducks and geese and dogs of Garth.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Sometimes--when the cottage was so small in itself that there seemed no room for a garden-space--there would be a strip, no more than two feet wide, fenced round to guard it from the wandering ducks and geese and dogs of Garth.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Garth village, good to see even in grey winter-time, grew to the likeness of a well-kept garden.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Sometimes--when the cottage was so small in itself that there seemed no room for a garden-space--there would be a strip, no more than two feet wide, fenced round to guard it from the wandering ducks and geese and dogs of Garth.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading The winding street--white at one time, then glistening-grey when the sun shone on it through April rain--moved lazily between the cottages and the yeomen’s square, substantial houses.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Sometimes--when the cottage was so small in itself that there seemed no room for a garden-space--there would be a strip, no more than two feet wide, fenced round to guard it from the wandering ducks and geese and dogs of Garth.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Sometimes--when the cottage was so small in itself that there seemed no room for a garden-space--there would be a strip, no more than two feet wide, fenced round to guard it from the wandering ducks and geese and dogs of Garth.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Sometimes--when the cottage was so small in itself that there seemed no room for a garden-space--there would be a strip, no more than two feet wide, fenced round to guard it from the wandering ducks and geese and dogs of Garth.
the season of growth
From this reading Spring was abroad indeed these days.
make square
From this reading The winding street--white at one time, then glistening-grey when the sun shone on it through April rain--moved lazily between the cottages and the yeomen’s square, substantial houses.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The winding street--white at one time, then glistening-grey when the sun shone on it through April rain--moved lazily between the cottages and the yeomen’s square, substantial houses.
stripverbUS /strɪp/
take away possessions from someone
From this reading Sometimes--when the cottage was so small in itself that there seemed no room for a garden-space--there would be a strip, no more than two feet wide, fenced round to guard it from the wandering ducks and geese and dogs of Garth.
substantialadjectiveUS /səbˈstænʃəl/
of considerable importance, size, or worth
From this reading The winding street--white at one time, then glistening-grey when the sun shone on it through April rain--moved lazily between the cottages and the yeomen’s square, substantial houses.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The winding street--white at one time, then glistening-grey when the sun shone on it through April rain--moved lazily between the cottages and the yeomen’s square, substantial houses.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Sometimes--when the cottage was so small in itself that there seemed no room for a garden-space--there would be a strip, no more than two feet wide, fenced round to guard it from the wandering ducks and geese and dogs of Garth.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Sometimes--when the cottage was so small in itself that there seemed no room for a garden-space--there would be a strip, no more than two feet wide, fenced round to guard it from the wandering ducks and geese and dogs of Garth.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Garth village, good to see even in grey winter-time, grew to the likeness of a well-kept garden.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The winding street--white at one time, then glistening-grey when the sun shone on it through April rain--moved lazily between the cottages and the yeomen’s square, substantial houses.
in or at that place or location
From this reading And always, between the house-front and the highway, there was a garden, big or little.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Spring was abroad indeed these days.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The winding street--white at one time, then glistening-grey when the sun shone on it through April rain--moved lazily between the cottages and the yeomen’s square, substantial houses.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The winding street--white at one time, then glistening-grey when the sun shone on it through April rain--moved lazily between the cottages and the yeomen’s square, substantial houses.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Garth village, good to see even in grey winter-time, grew to the likeness of a well-kept garden.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Sometimes--when the cottage was so small in itself that there seemed no room for a garden-space--there would be a strip, no more than two feet wide, fenced round to guard it from the wandering ducks and geese and dogs of Garth.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Garth village, good to see even in grey winter-time, grew to the likeness of a well-kept garden.
migratory
From this reading Sometimes--when the cottage was so small in itself that there seemed no room for a garden-space--there would be a strip, no more than two feet wide, fenced round to guard it from the wandering ducks and geese and dogs of Garth.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Spring was abroad indeed these days.
well-keptadjective
kept in good condition
From this reading Garth village, good to see even in grey winter-time, grew to the likeness of a well-kept garden.
at the time that
From this reading The winding street--white at one time, then glistening-grey when the sun shone on it through April rain--moved lazily between the cottages and the yeomen’s square, substantial houses.
a Caucasian
From this reading The winding street--white at one time, then glistening-grey when the sun shone on it through April rain--moved lazily between the cottages and the yeomen’s square, substantial houses.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Sometimes--when the cottage was so small in itself that there seemed no room for a garden-space--there would be a strip, no more than two feet wide, fenced round to guard it from the wandering ducks and geese and dogs of Garth.
windingadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪndɪŋ/
marked by repeated turns and bends
From this reading The winding street--white at one time, then glistening-grey when the sun shone on it through April rain--moved lazily between the cottages and the yeomen’s square, substantial houses.
winter-time
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Garth village, good to see even in grey winter-time, grew to the likeness of a well-kept garden.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Sometimes--when the cottage was so small in itself that there seemed no room for a garden-space--there would be a strip, no more than two feet wide, fenced round to guard it from the wandering ducks and geese and dogs of Garth.
yeomen's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The winding street--white at one time, then glistening-grey when the sun shone on it through April rain--moved lazily between the cottages and the yeomen’s square, substantial houses.
