used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Also the garden was a bit of her Promised Land; the road beyond the gate ran into the heart of the world.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading And the open air brought strength.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading On sunny days her wheel-chair was brought down and set on a gravel path, and there, wrapped in furs, she sat, generally alone save for the old hound always on guard beside her.
in addition
From this reading Also the garden was a bit of her Promised Land; the road beyond the gate ran into the heart of the world.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading On sunny days her wheel-chair was brought down and set on a gravel path, and there, wrapped in furs, she sat, generally alone save for the old hound always on guard beside her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading STELLA loved the garden, even when autumn came and flowers were rare; for still there was the gold and russet glory of the trees.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She read, and dreamed her innocent dreams, and looked up at the ever-novel canopy of the sky, exulting quietly in her freedom.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading STELLA loved the garden, even when autumn came and flowers were rare; for still there was the gold and russet glory of the trees.
next to; at the side of
From this reading On sunny days her wheel-chair was brought down and set on a gravel path, and there, wrapped in furs, she sat, generally alone save for the old hound always on guard beside her.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Also the garden was a bit of her Promised Land; the road beyond the gate ran into the heart of the world.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading Also the garden was a bit of her Promised Land; the road beyond the gate ran into the heart of the world.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading And the open air brought strength.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading STELLA loved the garden, even when autumn came and flowers were rare; for still there was the gold and russet glory of the trees.
canopynounUS /ˈkæn.ə.pi/
An overhead roof or structure, such as the high vaulted ceiling of an ancient library.
From this reading She read, and dreamed her innocent dreams, and looked up at the ever-novel canopy of the sky, exulting quietly in her freedom.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading On sunny days her wheel-chair was brought down and set on a gravel path, and there, wrapped in furs, she sat, generally alone save for the old hound always on guard beside her.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading On sunny days her wheel-chair was brought down and set on a gravel path, and there, wrapped in furs, she sat, generally alone save for the old hound always on guard beside her.
conceived of or imagined or hoped for
From this reading She read, and dreamed her innocent dreams, and looked up at the ever-novel canopy of the sky, exulting quietly in her freedom.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading She read, and dreamed her innocent dreams, and looked up at the ever-novel canopy of the sky, exulting quietly in her freedom.
divisible by two
From this reading STELLA loved the garden, even when autumn came and flowers were rare; for still there was the gold and russet glory of the trees.
ever-novel
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From this reading She read, and dreamed her innocent dreams, and looked up at the ever-novel canopy of the sky, exulting quietly in her freedom.
exultingadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzʌltɪŋ/
joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
From this reading She read, and dreamed her innocent dreams, and looked up at the ever-novel canopy of the sky, exulting quietly in her freedom.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading STELLA loved the garden, even when autumn came and flowers were rare; for still there was the gold and russet glory of the trees.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading STELLA loved the garden, even when autumn came and flowers were rare; for still there was the gold and russet glory of the trees.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading She read, and dreamed her innocent dreams, and looked up at the ever-novel canopy of the sky, exulting quietly in her freedom.
fursnounUS /fɜːrz/
plural of “fur” — the dressed hairy coat of a mammal
From this reading On sunny days her wheel-chair was brought down and set on a gravel path, and there, wrapped in furs, she sat, generally alone save for the old hound always on guard beside her.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading STELLA loved the garden, even when autumn came and flowers were rare; for still there was the gold and russet glory of the trees.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading Also the garden was a bit of her Promised Land; the road beyond the gate ran into the heart of the world.
usually; as a rule
From this reading On sunny days her wheel-chair was brought down and set on a gravel path, and there, wrapped in furs, she sat, generally alone save for the old hound always on guard beside her.
a state of high honor
From this reading STELLA loved the garden, even when autumn came and flowers were rare; for still there was the gold and russet glory of the trees.
coins made of gold
From this reading STELLA loved the garden, even when autumn came and flowers were rare; for still there was the gold and russet glory of the trees.
gravelnounUS /ˈɡrævəl/
rock fragments and pebbles
From this reading On sunny days her wheel-chair was brought down and set on a gravel path, and there, wrapped in furs, she sat, generally alone save for the old hound always on guard beside her.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading On sunny days her wheel-chair was brought down and set on a gravel path, and there, wrapped in furs, she sat, generally alone save for the old hound always on guard beside her.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Also the garden was a bit of her Promised Land; the road beyond the gate ran into the heart of the world.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Also the garden was a bit of her Promised Land; the road beyond the gate ran into the heart of the world.
houndnounUS /haʊnd/
any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears
From this reading On sunny days her wheel-chair was brought down and set on a gravel path, and there, wrapped in furs, she sat, generally alone save for the old hound always on guard beside her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On sunny days her wheel-chair was brought down and set on a gravel path, and there, wrapped in furs, she sat, generally alone save for the old hound always on guard beside her.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading She read, and dreamed her innocent dreams, and looked up at the ever-novel canopy of the sky, exulting quietly in her freedom.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Also the garden was a bit of her Promised Land; the road beyond the gate ran into the heart of the world.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Also the garden was a bit of her Promised Land; the road beyond the gate ran into the heart of the world.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She read, and dreamed her innocent dreams, and looked up at the ever-novel canopy of the sky, exulting quietly in her freedom.
held dear
From this reading STELLA loved the garden, even when autumn came and flowers were rare; for still there was the gold and russet glory of the trees.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading STELLA loved the garden, even when autumn came and flowers were rare; for still there was the gold and russet glory of the trees.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading On sunny days her wheel-chair was brought down and set on a gravel path, and there, wrapped in furs, she sat, generally alone save for the old hound always on guard beside her.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On sunny days her wheel-chair was brought down and set on a gravel path, and there, wrapped in furs, she sat, generally alone save for the old hound always on guard beside her.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading And the open air brought strength.
a course of conduct
From this reading On sunny days her wheel-chair was brought down and set on a gravel path, and there, wrapped in furs, she sat, generally alone save for the old hound always on guard beside her.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading Also the garden was a bit of her Promised Land; the road beyond the gate ran into the heart of the world.
with low volume
From this reading She read, and dreamed her innocent dreams, and looked up at the ever-novel canopy of the sky, exulting quietly in her freedom.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Also the garden was a bit of her Promised Land; the road beyond the gate ran into the heart of the world.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading STELLA loved the garden, even when autumn came and flowers were rare; for still there was the gold and russet glory of the trees.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading She read, and dreamed her innocent dreams, and looked up at the ever-novel canopy of the sky, exulting quietly in her freedom.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Also the garden was a bit of her Promised Land; the road beyond the gate ran into the heart of the world.
russetnounUS /ˈrʌsɪt/
a reddish brown homespun fabric
From this reading STELLA loved the garden, even when autumn came and flowers were rare; for still there was the gold and russet glory of the trees.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading On sunny days her wheel-chair was brought down and set on a gravel path, and there, wrapped in furs, she sat, generally alone save for the old hound always on guard beside her.
except for; apart from
From this reading On sunny days her wheel-chair was brought down and set on a gravel path, and there, wrapped in furs, she sat, generally alone save for the old hound always on guard beside her.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading On sunny days her wheel-chair was brought down and set on a gravel path, and there, wrapped in furs, she sat, generally alone save for the old hound always on guard beside her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On sunny days her wheel-chair was brought down and set on a gravel path, and there, wrapped in furs, she sat, generally alone save for the old hound always on guard beside her.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading She read, and dreamed her innocent dreams, and looked up at the ever-novel canopy of the sky, exulting quietly in her freedom.
STELLAnounUS /ˈstelə/
United States minimalist painter (born in 1936)
From this reading STELLA loved the garden, even when autumn came and flowers were rare; for still there was the gold and russet glory of the trees.
not in physical motion
From this reading STELLA loved the garden, even when autumn came and flowers were rare; for still there was the gold and russet glory of the trees.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading And the open air brought strength.
sunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading On sunny days her wheel-chair was brought down and set on a gravel path, and there, wrapped in furs, she sat, generally alone save for the old hound always on guard beside her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading STELLA loved the garden, even when autumn came and flowers were rare; for still there was the gold and russet glory of the trees.
in or at that place or location
From this reading STELLA loved the garden, even when autumn came and flowers were rare; for still there was the gold and russet glory of the trees.
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 STELLA loved the garden, even when autumn came and flowers were rare; for still there was the gold and russet glory of the trees.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She read, and dreamed her innocent dreams, and looked up at the ever-novel canopy of the sky, exulting quietly in her freedom.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading STELLA loved the garden, even when autumn came and flowers were rare; for still there was the gold and russet glory of the trees.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading STELLA loved the garden, even when autumn came and flowers were rare; for still there was the gold and russet glory of the trees.
wheel-chair
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From this reading On sunny days her wheel-chair was brought down and set on a gravel path, and there, wrapped in furs, she sat, generally alone save for the old hound always on guard beside her.
at the time that
From this reading STELLA loved the garden, even when autumn came and flowers were rare; for still there was the gold and russet glory of the trees.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Also the garden was a bit of her Promised Land; the road beyond the gate ran into the heart of the world.
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading On sunny days her wheel-chair was brought down and set on a gravel path, and there, wrapped in furs, she sat, generally alone save for the old hound always on guard beside her.
