aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Trees of wild fruits were white with blossoms, as if from far above on the mountains the snows had blown down and settled here and there on the new twigs of green.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "I think your fear is all an empty affair," he said, in an argumentative tone.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Over all the land of the Kootenai the sun of early June was shining.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "I think your fear is all an empty affair," he said, in an argumentative tone.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Trees of wild fruits were white with blossoms, as if from far above on the mountains the snows had blown down and settled here and there on the new twigs of green.
argumentativeadjectiveUS /ˌɑːrɡjəˈmentətɪv/
given to or characterized by argument
From this reading "I think your fear is all an empty affair," he said, in an argumentative tone.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Trees of wild fruits were white with blossoms, as if from far above on the mountains the snows had blown down and settled here and there on the new twigs of green.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading LIFE AT TWIN SPRINGS.
blossomsnounUS /ˈblɑːsəmz/
plural of “blossom” — reproductive organ of angiosperm plants especially one having showy or colorful parts
From this reading Trees of wild fruits were white with blossoms, as if from far above on the mountains the snows had blown down and settled here and there on the new twigs of green.
blownadjectiveUS /bloʊn/
being moved or acted upon by moving air or vapor
From this reading Trees of wild fruits were white with blossoms, as if from far above on the mountains the snows had blown down and settled here and there on the new twigs of green.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading And high up above the camp of the Twin Springs, Overton and Harris sat looking over the wide stretches of forest, and the younger man looked troubled.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Trees of wild fruits were white with blossoms, as if from far above on the mountains the snows had blown down and settled here and there on the new twigs of green.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Over all the land of the Kootenai the sun of early June was shining.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading "I think your fear is all an empty affair," he said, in an argumentative tone.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Trees of wild fruits were white with blossoms, as if from far above on the mountains the snows had blown down and settled here and there on the new twigs of green.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading "I think your fear is all an empty affair," he said, in an argumentative tone.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading And high up above the camp of the Twin Springs, Overton and Harris sat looking over the wide stretches of forest, and the younger man looked troubled.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Trees of wild fruits were white with blossoms, as if from far above on the mountains the snows had blown down and settled here and there on the new twigs of green.
fruitsnounUS /fruːts/
plural of “fruit” — the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading Trees of wild fruits were white with blossoms, as if from far above on the mountains the snows had blown down and settled here and there on the new twigs of green.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Trees of wild fruits were white with blossoms, as if from far above on the mountains the snows had blown down and settled here and there on the new twigs of green.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Trees of wild fruits were white with blossoms, as if from far above on the mountains the snows had blown down and settled here and there on the new twigs of green.
HarrisnounUS /ˈherɪs/
United States author who wrote the stories about Uncle Remus (1848-1908)
From this reading And high up above the camp of the Twin Springs, Overton and Harris sat looking over the wide stretches of forest, and the younger man looked troubled.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I think your fear is all an empty affair," he said, in an argumentative tone.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Trees of wild fruits were white with blossoms, as if from far above on the mountains the snows had blown down and settled here and there on the new twigs of green.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading And high up above the camp of the Twin Springs, Overton and Harris sat looking over the wide stretches of forest, and the younger man looked troubled.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I think your fear is all an empty affair," he said, in an argumentative tone.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Trees of wild fruits were white with blossoms, as if from far above on the mountains the snows had blown down and settled here and there on the new twigs of green.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I think your fear is all an empty affair," he said, in an argumentative tone.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I think your fear is all an empty affair," he said, in an argumentative tone.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading Over all the land of the Kootenai the sun of early June was shining.
Kootenai
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From this reading Over all the land of the Kootenai the sun of early June was shining.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Over all the land of the Kootenai the sun of early June was shining.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading LIFE AT TWIN SPRINGS.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading And high up above the camp of the Twin Springs, Overton and Harris sat looking over the wide stretches of forest, and the younger man looked troubled.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading And high up above the camp of the Twin Springs, Overton and Harris sat looking over the wide stretches of forest, and the younger man looked troubled.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading And high up above the camp of the Twin Springs, Overton and Harris sat looking over the wide stretches of forest, and the younger man looked troubled.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Trees of wild fruits were white with blossoms, as if from far above on the mountains the snows had blown down and settled here and there on the new twigs of green.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Trees of wild fruits were white with blossoms, as if from far above on the mountains the snows had blown down and settled here and there on the new twigs of green.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Over all the land of the Kootenai the sun of early June was shining.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Trees of wild fruits were white with blossoms, as if from far above on the mountains the snows had blown down and settled here and there on the new twigs of green.
OverprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Over all the land of the Kootenai the sun of early June was shining.
Overton
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From this reading And high up above the camp of the Twin Springs, Overton and Harris sat looking over the wide stretches of forest, and the younger man looked troubled.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I think your fear is all an empty affair," he said, in an argumentative tone.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading And high up above the camp of the Twin Springs, Overton and Harris sat looking over the wide stretches of forest, and the younger man looked troubled.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading Trees of wild fruits were white with blossoms, as if from far above on the mountains the snows had blown down and settled here and there on the new twigs of green.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading Over all the land of the Kootenai the sun of early June was shining.
snowsnounUS /snoʊz/
plural of “snow” — precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading Trees of wild fruits were white with blossoms, as if from far above on the mountains the snows had blown down and settled here and there on the new twigs of green.
SPRINGSnounUS /sprɪŋz/
plural of “spring” — the season of growth
From this reading LIFE AT TWIN SPRINGS.
stretchesnounUS /ˈstretʃəz/
plural of “stretch” — a large and unbroken expanse or distance
From this reading And high up above the camp of the Twin Springs, Overton and Harris sat looking over the wide stretches of forest, and the younger man looked troubled.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Over all the land of the Kootenai the sun of early June was shining.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Over all the land of the Kootenai the sun of early June was shining.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Trees of wild fruits were white with blossoms, as if from far above on the mountains the snows had blown down and settled here and there on the new twigs of green.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I think your fear is all an empty affair," he said, in an argumentative tone.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "I think your fear is all an empty affair," he said, in an argumentative tone.
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 Trees of wild fruits were white with blossoms, as if from far above on the mountains the snows had blown down and settled here and there on the new twigs of green.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading And high up above the camp of the Twin Springs, Overton and Harris sat looking over the wide stretches of forest, and the younger man looked troubled.
twigsnounUS /twɪɡz/
plural of “twig” — a small branch or division of a branch (especially a terminal division); usually applied to branches of the current or preceding year
From this reading Trees of wild fruits were white with blossoms, as if from far above on the mountains the snows had blown down and settled here and there on the new twigs of green.
TWINnounUS /twɪn/
either of two offspring born at the same time from the same pregnancy
From this reading LIFE AT TWIN SPRINGS.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading And high up above the camp of the Twin Springs, Overton and Harris sat looking over the wide stretches of forest, and the younger man looked troubled.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Over all the land of the Kootenai the sun of early June was shining.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Trees of wild fruits were white with blossoms, as if from far above on the mountains the snows had blown down and settled here and there on the new twigs of green.
a Caucasian
From this reading Trees of wild fruits were white with blossoms, as if from far above on the mountains the snows had blown down and settled here and there on the new twigs of green.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading And high up above the camp of the Twin Springs, Overton and Harris sat looking over the wide stretches of forest, and the younger man looked troubled.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Trees of wild fruits were white with blossoms, as if from far above on the mountains the snows had blown down and settled here and there on the new twigs of green.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Trees of wild fruits were white with blossoms, as if from far above on the mountains the snows had blown down and settled here and there on the new twigs of green.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading And high up above the camp of the Twin Springs, Overton and Harris sat looking over the wide stretches of forest, and the younger man looked troubled.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I think your fear is all an empty affair," he said, in an argumentative tone.
