used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Around the rude but strong cabin of a settler, several acres of the primitive forest had been felled, allowing the full sunlight to kiss the dark-brown cheek of the sleeping earth.
acresnounUS /ˈeɪkərz/
extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use
From this reading Around the rude but strong cabin of a settler, several acres of the primitive forest had been felled, allowing the full sunlight to kiss the dark-brown cheek of the sleeping earth.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Another scene opens, upon the same afternoon, in the wide-spread forest, some miles from the cabin of the Hinton family.
allowingverbUS /əˈlaʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Around the rude but strong cabin of a settler, several acres of the primitive forest had been felled, allowing the full sunlight to kiss the dark-brown cheek of the sleeping earth.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Wild fields were there, into which the seed already had been placed, to germinate and fructify during the coming season.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Wild fields were there, into which the seed already had been placed, to germinate and fructify during the coming season.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Another scene opens, upon the same afternoon, in the wide-spread forest, some miles from the cabin of the Hinton family.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Around the rude but strong cabin of a settler, several acres of the primitive forest had been felled, allowing the full sunlight to kiss the dark-brown cheek of the sleeping earth.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Around the rude but strong cabin of a settler, several acres of the primitive forest had been felled, allowing the full sunlight to kiss the dark-brown cheek of the sleeping earth.
bordersnounUS /ˈbɔːrdərz/
plural of “border” — a line that indicates a boundary
From this reading Upon the borders of this clearing stood a young man, busily engaged in felling one of the forest monarchs.
busilyadverbUS /ˈbɪzəli/
in a busy manner
From this reading Upon the borders of this clearing stood a young man, busily engaged in felling one of the forest monarchs.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Around the rude but strong cabin of a settler, several acres of the primitive forest had been felled, allowing the full sunlight to kiss the dark-brown cheek of the sleeping earth.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading Another scene opens, upon the same afternoon, in the wide-spread forest, some miles from the cabin of the Hinton family.
either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading Around the rude but strong cabin of a settler, several acres of the primitive forest had been felled, allowing the full sunlight to kiss the dark-brown cheek of the sleeping earth.
clearingnounUS /ˈklɪrɪŋ/
a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area
From this reading Upon the borders of this clearing stood a young man, busily engaged in felling one of the forest monarchs.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Wild fields were there, into which the seed already had been placed, to germinate and fructify during the coming season.
dark-brownadjective
of a color similar to that of wood or earth
From this reading Around the rude but strong cabin of a settler, several acres of the primitive forest had been felled, allowing the full sunlight to kiss the dark-brown cheek of the sleeping earth.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Wild fields were there, into which the seed already had been placed, to germinate and fructify during the coming season.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Around the rude but strong cabin of a settler, several acres of the primitive forest had been felled, allowing the full sunlight to kiss the dark-brown cheek of the sleeping earth.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Upon the borders of this clearing stood a young man, busily engaged in felling one of the forest monarchs.
a social unit living together
From this reading Another scene opens, upon the same afternoon, in the wide-spread forest, some miles from the cabin of the Hinton family.
felledverbUS /feld/
past form of “fell” — cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Around the rude but strong cabin of a settler, several acres of the primitive forest had been felled, allowing the full sunlight to kiss the dark-brown cheek of the sleeping earth.
fellingverbUS /ˈfelɪŋ/
-ing form of “fell” — cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Upon the borders of this clearing stood a young man, busily engaged in felling one of the forest monarchs.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading Wild fields were there, into which the seed already had been placed, to germinate and fructify during the coming season.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Another scene opens, upon the same afternoon, in the wide-spread forest, some miles from the cabin of the Hinton family.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Another scene opens, upon the same afternoon, in the wide-spread forest, some miles from the cabin of the Hinton family.
fructifyverb
become productive or fruitful
From this reading Wild fields were there, into which the seed already had been placed, to germinate and fructify during the coming season.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Around the rude but strong cabin of a settler, several acres of the primitive forest had been felled, allowing the full sunlight to kiss the dark-brown cheek of the sleeping earth.
germinateverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrməneɪt/
produce buds, branches, or germinate
From this reading Wild fields were there, into which the seed already had been placed, to germinate and fructify during the coming season.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Around the rude but strong cabin of a settler, several acres of the primitive forest had been felled, allowing the full sunlight to kiss the dark-brown cheek of the sleeping earth.
Hinton
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From this reading Another scene opens, upon the same afternoon, in the wide-spread forest, some miles from the cabin of the Hinton family.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Another scene opens, upon the same afternoon, in the wide-spread forest, some miles from the cabin of the Hinton family.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Wild fields were there, into which the seed already had been placed, to germinate and fructify during the coming season.
the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading Around the rude but strong cabin of a settler, several acres of the primitive forest had been felled, allowing the full sunlight to kiss the dark-brown cheek of the sleeping earth.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Upon the borders of this clearing stood a young man, busily engaged in felling one of the forest monarchs.
MARKLEY
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From this reading MARKLEY.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Another scene opens, upon the same afternoon, in the wide-spread forest, some miles from the cabin of the Hinton family.
monarchsnounUS /ˈmɑːnɑːrks/
plural of “monarch” — a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right
From this reading Upon the borders of this clearing stood a young man, busily engaged in felling one of the forest monarchs.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Another scene opens, upon the same afternoon, in the wide-spread forest, some miles from the cabin of the Hinton family.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Upon the borders of this clearing stood a young man, busily engaged in felling one of the forest monarchs.
opensnounUS /ˈoʊpənz/
plural of “open” — a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water
From this reading Another scene opens, upon the same afternoon, in the wide-spread forest, some miles from the cabin of the Hinton family.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Wild fields were there, into which the seed already had been placed, to germinate and fructify during the coming season.
primitiveadjectiveUS /ˈprɪmətɪv/
belonging to an early stage of technical development; characterized by simplicity and (often) crudeness
From this reading Around the rude but strong cabin of a settler, several acres of the primitive forest had been felled, allowing the full sunlight to kiss the dark-brown cheek of the sleeping earth.
socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading Around the rude but strong cabin of a settler, several acres of the primitive forest had been felled, allowing the full sunlight to kiss the dark-brown cheek of the sleeping earth.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Another scene opens, upon the same afternoon, in the wide-spread forest, some miles from the cabin of the Hinton family.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Another scene opens, upon the same afternoon, in the wide-spread forest, some miles from the cabin of the Hinton family.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading Wild fields were there, into which the seed already had been placed, to germinate and fructify during the coming season.
seednounUS /siːd/
a small hard fruit
From this reading Wild fields were there, into which the seed already had been placed, to germinate and fructify during the coming season.
settlernounUS /ˈsetələr/
a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country
From this reading Around the rude but strong cabin of a settler, several acres of the primitive forest had been felled, allowing the full sunlight to kiss the dark-brown cheek of the sleeping earth.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Around the rude but strong cabin of a settler, several acres of the primitive forest had been felled, allowing the full sunlight to kiss the dark-brown cheek of the sleeping earth.
the state of being asleep
From this reading Around the rude but strong cabin of a settler, several acres of the primitive forest had been felled, allowing the full sunlight to kiss the dark-brown cheek of the sleeping earth.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Another scene opens, upon the same afternoon, in the wide-spread forest, some miles from the cabin of the Hinton family.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Upon the borders of this clearing stood a young man, busily engaged in felling one of the forest monarchs.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Around the rude but strong cabin of a settler, several acres of the primitive forest had been felled, allowing the full sunlight to kiss the dark-brown cheek of the sleeping earth.
the rays of the sun
From this reading Around the rude but strong cabin of a settler, several acres of the primitive forest had been felled, allowing the full sunlight to kiss the dark-brown cheek of the sleeping earth.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Another scene opens, upon the same afternoon, in the wide-spread forest, some miles from the cabin of the Hinton family.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Wild fields were there, into which the seed already had been placed, to germinate and fructify during the coming season.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Upon the borders of this clearing stood a young man, busily engaged in felling one of the forest monarchs.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Around the rude but strong cabin of a settler, several acres of the primitive forest had been felled, allowing the full sunlight to kiss the dark-brown cheek of the sleeping earth.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Another scene opens, upon the same afternoon, in the wide-spread forest, some miles from the cabin of the Hinton family.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Wild fields were there, into which the seed already had been placed, to germinate and fructify during the coming season.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Wild fields were there, into which the seed already had been placed, to germinate and fructify during the coming season.
wide-spread
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From this reading Another scene opens, upon the same afternoon, in the wide-spread forest, some miles from the cabin of the Hinton family.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Wild fields were there, into which the seed already had been placed, to germinate and fructify during the coming season.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Upon the borders of this clearing stood a young man, busily engaged in felling one of the forest monarchs.
