used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading From the shadow and sunlight of the distance a wind blew in his face, and he felt suddenly younger, fresher, as if the burden of the years had been lifted from him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE RETURN TO LIFE As the train rounded the long curve, Ordway leaned from the window and saw spread before him the smiling battlefields that encircled Botetourt.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE RETURN TO LIFE As the train rounded the long curve, Ordway leaned from the window and saw spread before him the smiling battlefields that encircled Botetourt.
battlefieldsnounUS /ˈbætəlfiːldz/
plural of “battlefield” — a region where a battle is being (or has been) fought
From this reading THE RETURN TO LIFE As the train rounded the long curve, Ordway leaned from the window and saw spread before him the smiling battlefields that encircled Botetourt.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading From the shadow and sunlight of the distance a wind blew in his face, and he felt suddenly younger, fresher, as if the burden of the years had been lifted from him.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE RETURN TO LIFE As the train rounded the long curve, Ordway leaned from the window and saw spread before him the smiling battlefields that encircled Botetourt.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading He met her pensive gaze; he watched her faint smile under the long black feather in her hat.
inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard
From this reading From the shadow and sunlight of the distance a wind blew in his face, and he felt suddenly younger, fresher, as if the burden of the years had been lifted from him.
Botetourt
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From this reading THE RETURN TO LIFE As the train rounded the long curve, Ordway leaned from the window and saw spread before him the smiling battlefields that encircled Botetourt.
an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading From the shadow and sunlight of the distance a wind blew in his face, and he felt suddenly younger, fresher, as if the burden of the years had been lifted from him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "His death was unexpected," said a strange voice in his ear, "but for the past five years I've seen that he was a failing man."
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading The Botetourt to which he was returning was the place of his happiest memories; and closing his eyes to the landscape, he saw Lydia standing under the sparrows that flew out from the ivied walls of the old church.
closingnounUS /ˈkloʊzɪŋ/
the act of closing something
From this reading The Botetourt to which he was returning was the place of his happiest memories; and closing his eyes to the landscape, he saw Lydia standing under the sparrows that flew out from the ivied walls of the old church.
curvenounUS /kɜːrv/
the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes
From this reading THE RETURN TO LIFE As the train rounded the long curve, Ordway leaned from the window and saw spread before him the smiling battlefields that encircled Botetourt.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading "His death was unexpected," said a strange voice in his ear, "but for the past five years I've seen that he was a failing man."
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading From the shadow and sunlight of the distance a wind blew in his face, and he felt suddenly younger, fresher, as if the burden of the years had been lifted from him.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading "His death was unexpected," said a strange voice in his ear, "but for the past five years I've seen that he was a failing man."
encircledadjectiveUS /ɪnˈsɜːrkəld/
confined on all sides
From this reading THE RETURN TO LIFE As the train rounded the long curve, Ordway leaned from the window and saw spread before him the smiling battlefields that encircled Botetourt.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The Botetourt to which he was returning was the place of his happiest memories; and closing his eyes to the landscape, he saw Lydia standing under the sparrows that flew out from the ivied walls of the old church.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading From the shadow and sunlight of the distance a wind blew in his face, and he felt suddenly younger, fresher, as if the burden of the years had been lifted from him.
failingnounUS /ˈfeɪlɪŋ/
a flaw or weak point
From this reading "His death was unexpected," said a strange voice in his ear, "but for the past five years I've seen that he was a failing man."
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading He met her pensive gaze; he watched her faint smile under the long black feather in her hat.
featherverbUS /ˈfeðər/
join tongue and groove, in carpentry
From this reading He met her pensive gaze; he watched her faint smile under the long black feather in her hat.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading From the shadow and sunlight of the distance a wind blew in his face, and he felt suddenly younger, fresher, as if the burden of the years had been lifted from him.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading "His death was unexpected," said a strange voice in his ear, "but for the past five years I've seen that he was a failing man."
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading The Botetourt to which he was returning was the place of his happiest memories; and closing his eyes to the landscape, he saw Lydia standing under the sparrows that flew out from the ivied walls of the old church.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "His death was unexpected," said a strange voice in his ear, "but for the past five years I've seen that he was a failing man."
freshernounUS /ˈfreʃər/
a first-year undergraduate
From this reading From the shadow and sunlight of the distance a wind blew in his face, and he felt suddenly younger, fresher, as if the burden of the years had been lifted from him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE RETURN TO LIFE As the train rounded the long curve, Ordway leaned from the window and saw spread before him the smiling battlefields that encircled Botetourt.
a long fixed look
From this reading He met her pensive gaze; he watched her faint smile under the long black feather in her hat.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading From the shadow and sunlight of the distance a wind blew in his face, and he felt suddenly younger, fresher, as if the burden of the years had been lifted from him.
happiestadjectiveUS /ˈhæpiəst/
superlative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading The Botetourt to which he was returning was the place of his happiest memories; and closing his eyes to the landscape, he saw Lydia standing under the sparrows that flew out from the ivied walls of the old church.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading He met her pensive gaze; he watched her faint smile under the long black feather in her hat.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From the shadow and sunlight of the distance a wind blew in his face, and he felt suddenly younger, fresher, as if the burden of the years had been lifted from him.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He met her pensive gaze; he watched her faint smile under the long black feather in her hat.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE RETURN TO LIFE As the train rounded the long curve, Ordway leaned from the window and saw spread before him the smiling battlefields that encircled Botetourt.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading From the shadow and sunlight of the distance a wind blew in his face, and he felt suddenly younger, fresher, as if the burden of the years had been lifted from him.
I've
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From this reading "His death was unexpected," said a strange voice in his ear, "but for the past five years I've seen that he was a failing man."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading From the shadow and sunlight of the distance a wind blew in his face, and he felt suddenly younger, fresher, as if the burden of the years had been lifted from him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading From the shadow and sunlight of the distance a wind blew in his face, and he felt suddenly younger, fresher, as if the burden of the years had been lifted from him.
iviedadjective
overgrown with ivy
From this reading The Botetourt to which he was returning was the place of his happiest memories; and closing his eyes to the landscape, he saw Lydia standing under the sparrows that flew out from the ivied walls of the old church.
landscapenounUS /ˈlændskeɪp/
an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
From this reading The Botetourt to which he was returning was the place of his happiest memories; and closing his eyes to the landscape, he saw Lydia standing under the sparrows that flew out from the ivied walls of the old church.
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading THE RETURN TO LIFE As the train rounded the long curve, Ordway leaned from the window and saw spread before him the smiling battlefields that encircled Botetourt.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading THE RETURN TO LIFE As the train rounded the long curve, Ordway leaned from the window and saw spread before him the smiling battlefields that encircled Botetourt.
held up in the air
From this reading From the shadow and sunlight of the distance a wind blew in his face, and he felt suddenly younger, fresher, as if the burden of the years had been lifted from him.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading THE RETURN TO LIFE As the train rounded the long curve, Ordway leaned from the window and saw spread before him the smiling battlefields that encircled Botetourt.
LydianounUS /ˈlɪdiə/
an ancient region on the coast of western Asia Minor; a powerful kingdom until conquered by the Persians in 546 BC
From this reading The Botetourt to which he was returning was the place of his happiest memories; and closing his eyes to the landscape, he saw Lydia standing under the sparrows that flew out from the ivied walls of the old church.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "His death was unexpected," said a strange voice in his ear, "but for the past five years I've seen that he was a failing man."
memoriesnounUS /ˈmɛm.ə.riz/
Recollections of past events.
From this reading The Botetourt to which he was returning was the place of his happiest memories; and closing his eyes to the landscape, he saw Lydia standing under the sparrows that flew out from the ivied walls of the old church.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading He met her pensive gaze; he watched her faint smile under the long black feather in her hat.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading From the shadow and sunlight of the distance a wind blew in his face, and he felt suddenly younger, fresher, as if the burden of the years had been lifted from him.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The Botetourt to which he was returning was the place of his happiest memories; and closing his eyes to the landscape, he saw Lydia standing under the sparrows that flew out from the ivied walls of the old church.
Ordway
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From this reading THE RETURN TO LIFE As the train rounded the long curve, Ordway leaned from the window and saw spread before him the smiling battlefields that encircled Botetourt.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The Botetourt to which he was returning was the place of his happiest memories; and closing his eyes to the landscape, he saw Lydia standing under the sparrows that flew out from the ivied walls of the old church.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading "His death was unexpected," said a strange voice in his ear, "but for the past five years I've seen that he was a failing man."
pensiveadjectiveUS /ˈpensɪv/
deeply or seriously thoughtful
From this reading He met her pensive gaze; he watched her faint smile under the long black feather in her hat.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The Botetourt to which he was returning was the place of his happiest memories; and closing his eyes to the landscape, he saw Lydia standing under the sparrows that flew out from the ivied walls of the old church.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading THE RETURN TO LIFE As the train rounded the long curve, Ordway leaned from the window and saw spread before him the smiling battlefields that encircled Botetourt.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading The Botetourt to which he was returning was the place of his happiest memories; and closing his eyes to the landscape, he saw Lydia standing under the sparrows that flew out from the ivied walls of the old church.
roundedadjectiveUS /ˈraʊndəd/
curving and somewhat round in shape rather than jagged
From this reading THE RETURN TO LIFE As the train rounded the long curve, Ordway leaned from the window and saw spread before him the smiling battlefields that encircled Botetourt.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "His death was unexpected," said a strange voice in his ear, "but for the past five years I've seen that he was a failing man."
cut with a saw
From this reading THE RETURN TO LIFE As the train rounded the long curve, Ordway leaned from the window and saw spread before him the smiling battlefields that encircled Botetourt.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "His death was unexpected," said a strange voice in his ear, "but for the past five years I've seen that he was a failing man."
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading From the shadow and sunlight of the distance a wind blew in his face, and he felt suddenly younger, fresher, as if the burden of the years had been lifted from him.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading He met her pensive gaze; he watched her faint smile under the long black feather in her hat.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading THE RETURN TO LIFE As the train rounded the long curve, Ordway leaned from the window and saw spread before him the smiling battlefields that encircled Botetourt.
sparrowsnounUS /ˈsperoʊz/
plural of “sparrow” — any of several small dull-colored singing birds feeding on seeds or insects
From this reading The Botetourt to which he was returning was the place of his happiest memories; and closing his eyes to the landscape, he saw Lydia standing under the sparrows that flew out from the ivied walls of the old church.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading THE RETURN TO LIFE As the train rounded the long curve, Ordway leaned from the window and saw spread before him the smiling battlefields that encircled Botetourt.
having a supporting base
From this reading The Botetourt to which he was returning was the place of his happiest memories; and closing his eyes to the landscape, he saw Lydia standing under the sparrows that flew out from the ivied walls of the old church.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading "His death was unexpected," said a strange voice in his ear, "but for the past five years I've seen that he was a failing man."
happening unexpectedly
From this reading From the shadow and sunlight of the distance a wind blew in his face, and he felt suddenly younger, fresher, as if the burden of the years had been lifted from him.
the rays of the sun
From this reading From the shadow and sunlight of the distance a wind blew in his face, and he felt suddenly younger, fresher, as if the burden of the years had been lifted from him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE RETURN TO LIFE As the train rounded the long curve, Ordway leaned from the window and saw spread before him the smiling battlefields that encircled Botetourt.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RETURN TO LIFE As the train rounded the long curve, Ordway leaned from the window and saw spread before him the smiling battlefields that encircled Botetourt.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE RETURN TO LIFE As the train rounded the long curve, Ordway leaned from the window and saw spread before him the smiling battlefields that encircled Botetourt.
create by training and teaching
From this reading THE RETURN TO LIFE As the train rounded the long curve, Ordway leaned from the window and saw spread before him the smiling battlefields that encircled Botetourt.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The Botetourt to which he was returning was the place of his happiest memories; and closing his eyes to the landscape, he saw Lydia standing under the sparrows that flew out from the ivied walls of the old church.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading "His death was unexpected," said a strange voice in his ear, "but for the past five years I've seen that he was a failing man."
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "His death was unexpected," said a strange voice in his ear, "but for the past five years I've seen that he was a failing man."
plural of “wall” — 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 The Botetourt to which he was returning was the place of his happiest memories; and closing his eyes to the landscape, he saw Lydia standing under the sparrows that flew out from the ivied walls of the old church.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Botetourt to which he was returning was the place of his happiest memories; and closing his eyes to the landscape, he saw Lydia standing under the sparrows that flew out from the ivied walls of the old church.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading He met her pensive gaze; he watched her faint smile under the long black feather in her hat.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The Botetourt to which he was returning was the place of his happiest memories; and closing his eyes to the landscape, he saw Lydia standing under the sparrows that flew out from the ivied walls of the old church.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading From the shadow and sunlight of the distance a wind blew in his face, and he felt suddenly younger, fresher, as if the burden of the years had been lifted from him.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading THE RETURN TO LIFE As the train rounded the long curve, Ordway leaned from the window and saw spread before him the smiling battlefields that encircled Botetourt.
a late time of life
From this reading From the shadow and sunlight of the distance a wind blew in his face, and he felt suddenly younger, fresher, as if the burden of the years had been lifted from him.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading From the shadow and sunlight of the distance a wind blew in his face, and he felt suddenly younger, fresher, as if the burden of the years had been lifted from him.
