used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MICHAELMAS DAISY AND ROSE-BUGS A GREAT hedge, cut to resemble the old-fashioned pillar-and-ball entrance to a driveway, welcomed one into the beginning of the gardens.
quickly and without warning
From this reading Beyond the hedge the path curved abruptly, and a six-foot wall with high terraces beyond filled the view.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Here was the evidence of an intelligent planning to capture the eye right at the beginning and make one eager to follow the curving path to see what would be beyond.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MICHAELMAS DAISY AND ROSE-BUGS A GREAT hedge, cut to resemble the old-fashioned pillar-and-ball entrance to a driveway, welcomed one into the beginning of the gardens.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Here was the evidence of an intelligent planning to capture the eye right at the beginning and make one eager to follow the curving path to see what would be beyond.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Here was the evidence of an intelligent planning to capture the eye right at the beginning and make one eager to follow the curving path to see what would be beyond.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Instinctively Richard stopped and uttered the prophesied word, “Beautiful!”
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading MICHAELMAS DAISY AND ROSE-BUGS A GREAT hedge, cut to resemble the old-fashioned pillar-and-ball entrance to a driveway, welcomed one into the beginning of the gardens.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Beyond the hedge the path curved abruptly, and a six-foot wall with high terraces beyond filled the view.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Blue masses of sentinel-like larkspur in mounting tiers gave the first greeting.
captureverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading Here was the evidence of an intelligent planning to capture the eye right at the beginning and make one eager to follow the curving path to see what would be beyond.
curvedadjectiveUS /kɜːrvd/
having or marked by a curve or smoothly rounded bend
From this reading Beyond the hedge the path curved abruptly, and a six-foot wall with high terraces beyond filled the view.
curvingadjectiveUS /ˈkɜːrvɪŋ/
having or marked by a curve or smoothly rounded bend
From this reading Here was the evidence of an intelligent planning to capture the eye right at the beginning and make one eager to follow the curving path to see what would be beyond.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading MICHAELMAS DAISY AND ROSE-BUGS A GREAT hedge, cut to resemble the old-fashioned pillar-and-ball entrance to a driveway, welcomed one into the beginning of the gardens.
DAISYnounUS /ˈdeɪzi/
any of numerous composite plants having flower heads with well-developed ray flowers usually arranged in a single whorl
From this reading MICHAELMAS DAISY AND ROSE-BUGS A GREAT hedge, cut to resemble the old-fashioned pillar-and-ball entrance to a driveway, welcomed one into the beginning of the gardens.
drivewaynounUS /ˈdraɪvweɪ/
a road leading up to a private house
From this reading MICHAELMAS DAISY AND ROSE-BUGS A GREAT hedge, cut to resemble the old-fashioned pillar-and-ball entrance to a driveway, welcomed one into the beginning of the gardens.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading Here was the evidence of an intelligent planning to capture the eye right at the beginning and make one eager to follow the curving path to see what would be beyond.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading MICHAELMAS DAISY AND ROSE-BUGS A GREAT hedge, cut to resemble the old-fashioned pillar-and-ball entrance to a driveway, welcomed one into the beginning of the gardens.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Here was the evidence of an intelligent planning to capture the eye right at the beginning and make one eager to follow the curving path to see what would be beyond.
the organ of sight
From this reading Here was the evidence of an intelligent planning to capture the eye right at the beginning and make one eager to follow the curving path to see what would be beyond.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Beyond the hedge the path curved abruptly, and a six-foot wall with high terraces beyond filled the view.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Blue masses of sentinel-like larkspur in mounting tiers gave the first greeting.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Here was the evidence of an intelligent planning to capture the eye right at the beginning and make one eager to follow the curving path to see what would be beyond.
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading MICHAELMAS DAISY AND ROSE-BUGS A GREAT hedge, cut to resemble the old-fashioned pillar-and-ball entrance to a driveway, welcomed one into the beginning of the gardens.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Blue masses of sentinel-like larkspur in mounting tiers gave the first greeting.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading MICHAELMAS DAISY AND ROSE-BUGS A GREAT hedge, cut to resemble the old-fashioned pillar-and-ball entrance to a driveway, welcomed one into the beginning of the gardens.
greetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading Blue masses of sentinel-like larkspur in mounting tiers gave the first greeting.
hedgeverbUS /hedʒ/
avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
From this reading MICHAELMAS DAISY AND ROSE-BUGS A GREAT hedge, cut to resemble the old-fashioned pillar-and-ball entrance to a driveway, welcomed one into the beginning of the gardens.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here was the evidence of an intelligent planning to capture the eye right at the beginning and make one eager to follow the curving path to see what would be beyond.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Beyond the hedge the path curved abruptly, and a six-foot wall with high terraces beyond filled the view.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Blue masses of sentinel-like larkspur in mounting tiers gave the first greeting.
InstinctivelyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɪŋktɪvliː/
as a matter of instinct
From this reading Instinctively Richard stopped and uttered the prophesied word, “Beautiful!”
intelligentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒənt/
having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree
From this reading Here was the evidence of an intelligent planning to capture the eye right at the beginning and make one eager to follow the curving path to see what would be beyond.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading MICHAELMAS DAISY AND ROSE-BUGS A GREAT hedge, cut to resemble the old-fashioned pillar-and-ball entrance to a driveway, welcomed one into the beginning of the gardens.
larkspurnounUS /ˈlɑːrkspɜːr/
any of numerous cultivated plants of the genus Delphinium
From this reading Blue masses of sentinel-like larkspur in mounting tiers gave the first greeting.
engage in
From this reading Here was the evidence of an intelligent planning to capture the eye right at the beginning and make one eager to follow the curving path to see what would be beyond.
massesnounUS /ˈmæsəz/
the common people generally
From this reading Blue masses of sentinel-like larkspur in mounting tiers gave the first greeting.
MICHAELMASnoun
honoring the archangel Michael; a quarter day in England, Wales, and Ireland
From this reading MICHAELMAS DAISY AND ROSE-BUGS A GREAT hedge, cut to resemble the old-fashioned pillar-and-ball entrance to a driveway, welcomed one into the beginning of the gardens.
mountingnounUS /ˈmaʊntɪŋ/
an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
From this reading Blue masses of sentinel-like larkspur in mounting tiers gave the first greeting.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MICHAELMAS DAISY AND ROSE-BUGS A GREAT hedge, cut to resemble the old-fashioned pillar-and-ball entrance to a driveway, welcomed one into the beginning of the gardens.
old-fashionedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊldˈfæʃənd/
out of fashion
From this reading MICHAELMAS DAISY AND ROSE-BUGS A GREAT hedge, cut to resemble the old-fashioned pillar-and-ball entrance to a driveway, welcomed one into the beginning of the gardens.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading MICHAELMAS DAISY AND ROSE-BUGS A GREAT hedge, cut to resemble the old-fashioned pillar-and-ball entrance to a driveway, welcomed one into the beginning of the gardens.
a course of conduct
From this reading Beyond the hedge the path curved abruptly, and a six-foot wall with high terraces beyond filled the view.
pillar-and-ball
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From this reading MICHAELMAS DAISY AND ROSE-BUGS A GREAT hedge, cut to resemble the old-fashioned pillar-and-ball entrance to a driveway, welcomed one into the beginning of the gardens.
planningnounUS /ˈplænɪŋ/
an act of formulating a program for a definite course of action
From this reading Here was the evidence of an intelligent planning to capture the eye right at the beginning and make one eager to follow the curving path to see what would be beyond.
prophesiedverbUS /ˈprɑːfəsaɪd/
inflected form of “prophesy” — predict or reveal through, or as if through, divine inspiration
From this reading Instinctively Richard stopped and uttered the prophesied word, “Beautiful!”
resembleverbUS /rɪˈzembəl/
appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading MICHAELMAS DAISY AND ROSE-BUGS A GREAT hedge, cut to resemble the old-fashioned pillar-and-ball entrance to a driveway, welcomed one into the beginning of the gardens.
Richard
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From this reading Instinctively Richard stopped and uttered the prophesied word, “Beautiful!”
precisely, exactly
From this reading Here was the evidence of an intelligent planning to capture the eye right at the beginning and make one eager to follow the curving path to see what would be beyond.
ROSE-BUGS
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From this reading MICHAELMAS DAISY AND ROSE-BUGS A GREAT hedge, cut to resemble the old-fashioned pillar-and-ball entrance to a driveway, welcomed one into the beginning of the gardens.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Here was the evidence of an intelligent planning to capture the eye right at the beginning and make one eager to follow the curving path to see what would be beyond.
sentinel-like
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From this reading Blue masses of sentinel-like larkspur in mounting tiers gave the first greeting.
six-foot
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From this reading Beyond the hedge the path curved abruptly, and a six-foot wall with high terraces beyond filled the view.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading Instinctively Richard stopped and uttered the prophesied word, “Beautiful!”
terracesnounUS /ˈterəsəz/
plural of “terrace” — usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading Beyond the hedge the path curved abruptly, and a six-foot wall with high terraces beyond filled the view.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MICHAELMAS DAISY AND ROSE-BUGS A GREAT hedge, cut to resemble the old-fashioned pillar-and-ball entrance to a driveway, welcomed one into the beginning of the gardens.
tiersnounUS /tiːrz/
plural of “tier” — a relative position or degree of value in a graded group
From this reading Blue masses of sentinel-like larkspur in mounting tiers gave the first greeting.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MICHAELMAS DAISY AND ROSE-BUGS A GREAT hedge, cut to resemble the old-fashioned pillar-and-ball entrance to a driveway, welcomed one into the beginning of the gardens.
communicated in words
From this reading Instinctively Richard stopped and uttered the prophesied word, “Beautiful!”
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Beyond the hedge the path curved abruptly, and a six-foot wall with high terraces beyond filled the view.
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 Beyond the hedge the path curved abruptly, and a six-foot wall with high terraces beyond filled the view.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Here was the evidence of an intelligent planning to capture the eye right at the beginning and make one eager to follow the curving path to see what would be beyond.
welcomedverbUS /ˈwelkəmd/
past form of “welcome” — accept gladly
From this reading MICHAELMAS DAISY AND ROSE-BUGS A GREAT hedge, cut to resemble the old-fashioned pillar-and-ball entrance to a driveway, welcomed one into the beginning of the gardens.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Here was the evidence of an intelligent planning to capture the eye right at the beginning and make one eager to follow the curving path to see what would be beyond.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Beyond the hedge the path curved abruptly, and a six-foot wall with high terraces beyond filled the view.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Instinctively Richard stopped and uttered the prophesied word, “Beautiful!”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Here was the evidence of an intelligent planning to capture the eye right at the beginning and make one eager to follow the curving path to see what would be beyond.
