used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is scarcely possible to obtain a view of the place, although it is built on the last slope of the Downs, because just where the ground drops and the eye expects an open space, plantations of fir and the tops of tall poplars and elms intercept the glance.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading Those only know a country who are acquainted with its footpaths.
in actual fact
From this reading In ascending from the level meadows of the vale thick double mounds, heavily timbered with elm, hide the houses until you are actually in their midst.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It is scarcely possible to obtain a view of the place, although it is built on the last slope of the Downs, because just where the ground drops and the eye expects an open space, plantations of fir and the tops of tall poplars and elms intercept the glance.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It is scarcely possible to obtain a view of the place, although it is built on the last slope of the Downs, because just where the ground drops and the eye expects an open space, plantations of fir and the tops of tall poplars and elms intercept the glance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is scarcely possible to obtain a view of the place, although it is built on the last slope of the Downs, because just where the ground drops and the eye expects an open space, plantations of fir and the tops of tall poplars and elms intercept the glance.
apple-bloom
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From this reading LURCHER-LAND: “THE PARK” The time of the apple-bloom is the most delicious season in Sarsen village.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In ascending from the level meadows of the vale thick double mounds, heavily timbered with elm, hide the houses until you are actually in their midst.
ascendingadjectiveUS /əˈsendɪŋ/
moving or going or growing upward
From this reading In ascending from the level meadows of the vale thick double mounds, heavily timbered with elm, hide the houses until you are actually in their midst.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading By the roads, indeed, the outside may be seen; but the footpaths go through the heart of the land.
for the reason that
From this reading It is scarcely possible to obtain a view of the place, although it is built on the last slope of the Downs, because just where the ground drops and the eye expects an open space, plantations of fir and the tops of tall poplars and elms intercept the glance.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading It is scarcely possible to obtain a view of the place, although it is built on the last slope of the Downs, because just where the ground drops and the eye expects an open space, plantations of fir and the tops of tall poplars and elms intercept the glance.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading By the roads, indeed, the outside may be seen; but the footpaths go through the heart of the land.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By the roads, indeed, the outside may be seen; but the footpaths go through the heart of the land.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Those only know a country who are acquainted with its footpaths.
deliciousadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪʃəs/
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading LURCHER-LAND: “THE PARK” The time of the apple-bloom is the most delicious season in Sarsen village.
increase twofold
From this reading In ascending from the level meadows of the vale thick double mounds, heavily timbered with elm, hide the houses until you are actually in their midst.
DownsnounUS /daʊnz/
plural of “down” — soft fine feathers
From this reading It is scarcely possible to obtain a view of the place, although it is built on the last slope of the Downs, because just where the ground drops and the eye expects an open space, plantations of fir and the tops of tall poplars and elms intercept the glance.
dropsnounUS /drɑːps/
plural of “drop” — a shape that is spherical and small
From this reading It is scarcely possible to obtain a view of the place, although it is built on the last slope of the Downs, because just where the ground drops and the eye expects an open space, plantations of fir and the tops of tall poplars and elms intercept the glance.
elmnounUS /elm/
any of various trees of the genus Ulmus: important timber or shade trees
From this reading In ascending from the level meadows of the vale thick double mounds, heavily timbered with elm, hide the houses until you are actually in their midst.
elmsnounUS /elmz/
plural of “elm” — any of various trees of the genus Ulmus: important timber or shade trees
From this reading It is scarcely possible to obtain a view of the place, although it is built on the last slope of the Downs, because just where the ground drops and the eye expects an open space, plantations of fir and the tops of tall poplars and elms intercept the glance.
expectsverbUS /ɪkˈspekts/
third-person singular of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading It is scarcely possible to obtain a view of the place, although it is built on the last slope of the Downs, because just where the ground drops and the eye expects an open space, plantations of fir and the tops of tall poplars and elms intercept the glance.
the organ of sight
From this reading It is scarcely possible to obtain a view of the place, although it is built on the last slope of the Downs, because just where the ground drops and the eye expects an open space, plantations of fir and the tops of tall poplars and elms intercept the glance.
firnounUS /fɜːr/
nonresinous wood of a fir tree
From this reading It is scarcely possible to obtain a view of the place, although it is built on the last slope of the Downs, because just where the ground drops and the eye expects an open space, plantations of fir and the tops of tall poplars and elms intercept the glance.
footpaths
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From this reading Those only know a country who are acquainted with its footpaths.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In ascending from the level meadows of the vale thick double mounds, heavily timbered with elm, hide the houses until you are actually in their midst.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading It is scarcely possible to obtain a view of the place, although it is built on the last slope of the Downs, because just where the ground drops and the eye expects an open space, plantations of fir and the tops of tall poplars and elms intercept the glance.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading By the roads, indeed, the outside may be seen; but the footpaths go through the heart of the land.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading It is scarcely possible to obtain a view of the place, although it is built on the last slope of the Downs, because just where the ground drops and the eye expects an open space, plantations of fir and the tops of tall poplars and elms intercept the glance.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading By the roads, indeed, the outside may be seen; but the footpaths go through the heart of the land.
to a considerable degree
From this reading In ascending from the level meadows of the vale thick double mounds, heavily timbered with elm, hide the houses until you are actually in their midst.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading In ascending from the level meadows of the vale thick double mounds, heavily timbered with elm, hide the houses until you are actually in their midst.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading In ascending from the level meadows of the vale thick double mounds, heavily timbered with elm, hide the houses until you are actually in their midst.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LURCHER-LAND: “THE PARK” The time of the apple-bloom is the most delicious season in Sarsen village.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading By the roads, indeed, the outside may be seen; but the footpaths go through the heart of the land.
interceptverbUS /ˌɪntərˈsept/
seize on its way
From this reading It is scarcely possible to obtain a view of the place, although it is built on the last slope of the Downs, because just where the ground drops and the eye expects an open space, plantations of fir and the tops of tall poplars and elms intercept the glance.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LURCHER-LAND: “THE PARK” The time of the apple-bloom is the most delicious season in Sarsen village.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is scarcely possible to obtain a view of the place, although it is built on the last slope of the Downs, because just where the ground drops and the eye expects an open space, plantations of fir and the tops of tall poplars and elms intercept the glance.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Those only know a country who are acquainted with its footpaths.
and nothing more
From this reading It is scarcely possible to obtain a view of the place, although it is built on the last slope of the Downs, because just where the ground drops and the eye expects an open space, plantations of fir and the tops of tall poplars and elms intercept the glance.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Those only know a country who are acquainted with its footpaths.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading By the roads, indeed, the outside may be seen; but the footpaths go through the heart of the land.
immediately past
From this reading It is scarcely possible to obtain a view of the place, although it is built on the last slope of the Downs, because just where the ground drops and the eye expects an open space, plantations of fir and the tops of tall poplars and elms intercept the glance.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading In ascending from the level meadows of the vale thick double mounds, heavily timbered with elm, hide the houses until you are actually in their midst.
LURCHER-LAND
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From this reading LURCHER-LAND: “THE PARK” The time of the apple-bloom is the most delicious season in Sarsen village.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading By the roads, indeed, the outside may be seen; but the footpaths go through the heart of the land.
meadowsnounUS /ˈmedoʊz/
plural of “meadow” — a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay
From this reading In ascending from the level meadows of the vale thick double mounds, heavily timbered with elm, hide the houses until you are actually in their midst.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading In ascending from the level meadows of the vale thick double mounds, heavily timbered with elm, hide the houses until you are actually in their midst.
used to form the superlative
From this reading LURCHER-LAND: “THE PARK” The time of the apple-bloom is the most delicious season in Sarsen village.
moundsnounUS /maʊndz/
plural of “mound” — (baseball) the slight elevation on which the pitcher stands
From this reading In ascending from the level meadows of the vale thick double mounds, heavily timbered with elm, hide the houses until you are actually in their midst.
come into possession of
From this reading It is scarcely possible to obtain a view of the place, although it is built on the last slope of the Downs, because just where the ground drops and the eye expects an open space, plantations of fir and the tops of tall poplars and elms intercept the glance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LURCHER-LAND: “THE PARK” The time of the apple-bloom is the most delicious season in Sarsen village.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It is scarcely possible to obtain a view of the place, although it is built on the last slope of the Downs, because just where the ground drops and the eye expects an open space, plantations of fir and the tops of tall poplars and elms intercept the glance.
and nothing more
From this reading Those only know a country who are acquainted with its footpaths.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading It is scarcely possible to obtain a view of the place, although it is built on the last slope of the Downs, because just where the ground drops and the eye expects an open space, plantations of fir and the tops of tall poplars and elms intercept the glance.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading By the roads, indeed, the outside may be seen; but the footpaths go through the heart of the land.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading LURCHER-LAND: “THE PARK” The time of the apple-bloom is the most delicious season in Sarsen village.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It is scarcely possible to obtain a view of the place, although it is built on the last slope of the Downs, because just where the ground drops and the eye expects an open space, plantations of fir and the tops of tall poplars and elms intercept the glance.
plantationsnounUS /ˌplænˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “plantation” — an estate where cash crops are grown on a large scale (especially in tropical areas)
From this reading It is scarcely possible to obtain a view of the place, although it is built on the last slope of the Downs, because just where the ground drops and the eye expects an open space, plantations of fir and the tops of tall poplars and elms intercept the glance.
poplars
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From this reading It is scarcely possible to obtain a view of the place, although it is built on the last slope of the Downs, because just where the ground drops and the eye expects an open space, plantations of fir and the tops of tall poplars and elms intercept the glance.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading It is scarcely possible to obtain a view of the place, although it is built on the last slope of the Downs, because just where the ground drops and the eye expects an open space, plantations of fir and the tops of tall poplars and elms intercept the glance.
roadsnounUS /roʊdz/
a partly sheltered anchorage
From this reading By the roads, indeed, the outside may be seen; but the footpaths go through the heart of the land.
Sarsen
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From this reading LURCHER-LAND: “THE PARK” The time of the apple-bloom is the most delicious season in Sarsen village.
only a very short time before
From this reading It is scarcely possible to obtain a view of the place, although it is built on the last slope of the Downs, because just where the ground drops and the eye expects an open space, plantations of fir and the tops of tall poplars and elms intercept the glance.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading LURCHER-LAND: “THE PARK” The time of the apple-bloom is the most delicious season in Sarsen village.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading By the roads, indeed, the outside may be seen; but the footpaths go through the heart of the land.
an elevated geological formation
From this reading It is scarcely possible to obtain a view of the place, although it is built on the last slope of the Downs, because just where the ground drops and the eye expects an open space, plantations of fir and the tops of tall poplars and elms intercept the glance.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading It is scarcely possible to obtain a view of the place, although it is built on the last slope of the Downs, because just where the ground drops and the eye expects an open space, plantations of fir and the tops of tall poplars and elms intercept the glance.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading It is scarcely possible to obtain a view of the place, although it is built on the last slope of the Downs, because just where the ground drops and the eye expects an open space, plantations of fir and the tops of tall poplars and elms intercept the glance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LURCHER-LAND: “THE PARK” The time of the apple-bloom is the most delicious season in Sarsen village.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In ascending from the level meadows of the vale thick double mounds, heavily timbered with elm, hide the houses until you are actually in their midst.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading In ascending from the level meadows of the vale thick double mounds, heavily timbered with elm, hide the houses until you are actually in their midst.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Those only know a country who are acquainted with its footpaths.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading By the roads, indeed, the outside may be seen; but the footpaths go through the heart of the land.
timberedadjective
furnished with or made of wood or timbers
From this reading In ascending from the level meadows of the vale thick double mounds, heavily timbered with elm, hide the houses until you are actually in their midst.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading LURCHER-LAND: “THE PARK” The time of the apple-bloom is the most delicious season in Sarsen village.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is scarcely possible to obtain a view of the place, although it is built on the last slope of the Downs, because just where the ground drops and the eye expects an open space, plantations of fir and the tops of tall poplars and elms intercept the glance.
topsadjectiveUS /tɑːps/
of the highest quality
From this reading It is scarcely possible to obtain a view of the place, although it is built on the last slope of the Downs, because just where the ground drops and the eye expects an open space, plantations of fir and the tops of tall poplars and elms intercept the glance.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading In ascending from the level meadows of the vale thick double mounds, heavily timbered with elm, hide the houses until you are actually in their midst.
valenounUS /veɪl/
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading In ascending from the level meadows of the vale thick double mounds, heavily timbered with elm, hide the houses until you are actually in their midst.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading It is scarcely possible to obtain a view of the place, although it is built on the last slope of the Downs, because just where the ground drops and the eye expects an open space, plantations of fir and the tops of tall poplars and elms intercept the glance.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading LURCHER-LAND: “THE PARK” The time of the apple-bloom is the most delicious season in Sarsen village.
in or at the place that
From this reading It is scarcely possible to obtain a view of the place, although it is built on the last slope of the Downs, because just where the ground drops and the eye expects an open space, plantations of fir and the tops of tall poplars and elms intercept the glance.
which person or people
From this reading Those only know a country who are acquainted with its footpaths.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In ascending from the level meadows of the vale thick double mounds, heavily timbered with elm, hide the houses until you are actually in their midst.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading In ascending from the level meadows of the vale thick double mounds, heavily timbered with elm, hide the houses until you are actually in their midst.
