used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading LOVE BY THE SEA The road to Gray Arches runs for part of the way past smart summer cottages, but soon the spaces between the cottages grow longer, until the road, ambling on through that bright seaside country, suggests a string from which many beads are missing.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading In fact for quite five miles the road resembles a little empty, dust-coloured ribbon almost hidden in the lush marsh grass.
amblingverbUS /ˈæmbəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “amble” — walk leisurely
From this reading LOVE BY THE SEA The road to Gray Arches runs for part of the way past smart summer cottages, but soon the spaces between the cottages grow longer, until the road, ambling on through that bright seaside country, suggests a string from which many beads are missing.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading None the less, the pendant is a handsome thing of princely value--a real mansion, though an ancient one in a sad state of neglect.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading None the less, the pendant is a handsome thing of princely value--a real mansion, though an ancient one in a sad state of neglect.
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But suddenly Gray Arches appears, the pendant of the ornament of which the railroad station is the clasp.
ArchesnounUS /ˈɑːrtʃəz/
plural of “arch” — a curved shape in the vertical plane that spans an opening
From this reading LOVE BY THE SEA The road to Gray Arches runs for part of the way past smart summer cottages, but soon the spaces between the cottages grow longer, until the road, ambling on through that bright seaside country, suggests a string from which many beads are missing.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading LOVE BY THE SEA The road to Gray Arches runs for part of the way past smart summer cottages, but soon the spaces between the cottages grow longer, until the road, ambling on through that bright seaside country, suggests a string from which many beads are missing.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading However, the pendant is no match for the clasp; for the station fairly shines with paint whereas Gray Arches is as dull as a piece of old silver; the windows of the station gleam like imitation diamonds, whereas those of Gray Arches are the turbid green of clouded emeralds.
beadsnounUS /biːdz/
several beads threaded together on a string
From this reading LOVE BY THE SEA The road to Gray Arches runs for part of the way past smart summer cottages, but soon the spaces between the cottages grow longer, until the road, ambling on through that bright seaside country, suggests a string from which many beads are missing.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading LOVE BY THE SEA The road to Gray Arches runs for part of the way past smart summer cottages, but soon the spaces between the cottages grow longer, until the road, ambling on through that bright seaside country, suggests a string from which many beads are missing.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading LOVE BY THE SEA The road to Gray Arches runs for part of the way past smart summer cottages, but soon the spaces between the cottages grow longer, until the road, ambling on through that bright seaside country, suggests a string from which many beads are missing.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading LOVE BY THE SEA The road to Gray Arches runs for part of the way past smart summer cottages, but soon the spaces between the cottages grow longer, until the road, ambling on through that bright seaside country, suggests a string from which many beads are missing.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading LOVE BY THE SEA The road to Gray Arches runs for part of the way past smart summer cottages, but soon the spaces between the cottages grow longer, until the road, ambling on through that bright seaside country, suggests a string from which many beads are missing.
claspverbUS /klæsp/
hold firmly and tightly
From this reading But suddenly Gray Arches appears, the pendant of the ornament of which the railroad station is the clasp.
cloudedadjectiveUS /ˈklaʊdɪd/
made troubled or apprehensive or distressed in appearance
From this reading However, the pendant is no match for the clasp; for the station fairly shines with paint whereas Gray Arches is as dull as a piece of old silver; the windows of the station gleam like imitation diamonds, whereas those of Gray Arches are the turbid green of clouded emeralds.
cottagesnounUS /ˈkɑːtɪdʒɪz/
plural of “cottage” — a small house with a single story
From this reading LOVE BY THE SEA The road to Gray Arches runs for part of the way past smart summer cottages, but soon the spaces between the cottages grow longer, until the road, ambling on through that bright seaside country, suggests a string from which many beads are missing.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading LOVE BY THE SEA The road to Gray Arches runs for part of the way past smart summer cottages, but soon the spaces between the cottages grow longer, until the road, ambling on through that bright seaside country, suggests a string from which many beads are missing.
diamondsnounUS /ˈdaɪməndz/
plural of “diamond” — a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading However, the pendant is no match for the clasp; for the station fairly shines with paint whereas Gray Arches is as dull as a piece of old silver; the windows of the station gleam like imitation diamonds, whereas those of Gray Arches are the turbid green of clouded emeralds.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading However, the pendant is no match for the clasp; for the station fairly shines with paint whereas Gray Arches is as dull as a piece of old silver; the windows of the station gleam like imitation diamonds, whereas those of Gray Arches are the turbid green of clouded emeralds.
dust-coloured
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From this reading In fact for quite five miles the road resembles a little empty, dust-coloured ribbon almost hidden in the lush marsh grass.
emeraldsnounUS /ˈemrəldz/
plural of “emerald” — a green transparent form of beryl; highly valued as a gemstone
From this reading However, the pendant is no match for the clasp; for the station fairly shines with paint whereas Gray Arches is as dull as a piece of old silver; the windows of the station gleam like imitation diamonds, whereas those of Gray Arches are the turbid green of clouded emeralds.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading In fact for quite five miles the road resembles a little empty, dust-coloured ribbon almost hidden in the lush marsh grass.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact for quite five miles the road resembles a little empty, dust-coloured ribbon almost hidden in the lush marsh grass.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading However, the pendant is no match for the clasp; for the station fairly shines with paint whereas Gray Arches is as dull as a piece of old silver; the windows of the station gleam like imitation diamonds, whereas those of Gray Arches are the turbid green of clouded emeralds.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading In fact for quite five miles the road resembles a little empty, dust-coloured ribbon almost hidden in the lush marsh grass.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading LOVE BY THE SEA The road to Gray Arches runs for part of the way past smart summer cottages, but soon the spaces between the cottages grow longer, until the road, ambling on through that bright seaside country, suggests a string from which many beads are missing.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading LOVE BY THE SEA The road to Gray Arches runs for part of the way past smart summer cottages, but soon the spaces between the cottages grow longer, until the road, ambling on through that bright seaside country, suggests a string from which many beads are missing.
gleamverbUS /ɡliːm/
be shiny, as if wet
From this reading However, the pendant is no match for the clasp; for the station fairly shines with paint whereas Gray Arches is as dull as a piece of old silver; the windows of the station gleam like imitation diamonds, whereas those of Gray Arches are the turbid green of clouded emeralds.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading In fact for quite five miles the road resembles a little empty, dust-coloured ribbon almost hidden in the lush marsh grass.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading LOVE BY THE SEA The road to Gray Arches runs for part of the way past smart summer cottages, but soon the spaces between the cottages grow longer, until the road, ambling on through that bright seaside country, suggests a string from which many beads are missing.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading However, the pendant is no match for the clasp; for the station fairly shines with paint whereas Gray Arches is as dull as a piece of old silver; the windows of the station gleam like imitation diamonds, whereas those of Gray Arches are the turbid green of clouded emeralds.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading LOVE BY THE SEA The road to Gray Arches runs for part of the way past smart summer cottages, but soon the spaces between the cottages grow longer, until the road, ambling on through that bright seaside country, suggests a string from which many beads are missing.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading None the less, the pendant is a handsome thing of princely value--a real mansion, though an ancient one in a sad state of neglect.
not accessible to view
From this reading In fact for quite five miles the road resembles a little empty, dust-coloured ribbon almost hidden in the lush marsh grass.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, the pendant is no match for the clasp; for the station fairly shines with paint whereas Gray Arches is as dull as a piece of old silver; the windows of the station gleam like imitation diamonds, whereas those of Gray Arches are the turbid green of clouded emeralds.
imitationnounUS /ˌɪməˈteɪʃən/
the doctrine that representations of nature or human behavior should be accurate imitations
From this reading However, the pendant is no match for the clasp; for the station fairly shines with paint whereas Gray Arches is as dull as a piece of old silver; the windows of the station gleam like imitation diamonds, whereas those of Gray Arches are the turbid green of clouded emeralds.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In fact for quite five miles the road resembles a little empty, dust-coloured ribbon almost hidden in the lush marsh grass.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But suddenly Gray Arches appears, the pendant of the ornament of which the railroad station is the clasp.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading None the less, the pendant is a handsome thing of princely value--a real mansion, though an ancient one in a sad state of neglect.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading However, the pendant is no match for the clasp; for the station fairly shines with paint whereas Gray Arches is as dull as a piece of old silver; the windows of the station gleam like imitation diamonds, whereas those of Gray Arches are the turbid green of clouded emeralds.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In fact for quite five miles the road resembles a little empty, dust-coloured ribbon almost hidden in the lush marsh grass.
for more time
From this reading LOVE BY THE SEA The road to Gray Arches runs for part of the way past smart summer cottages, but soon the spaces between the cottages grow longer, until the road, ambling on through that bright seaside country, suggests a string from which many beads are missing.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading LOVE BY THE SEA The road to Gray Arches runs for part of the way past smart summer cottages, but soon the spaces between the cottages grow longer, until the road, ambling on through that bright seaside country, suggests a string from which many beads are missing.
lushadjectiveUS /lʌʃ/
produced or growing in extreme abundance
From this reading In fact for quite five miles the road resembles a little empty, dust-coloured ribbon almost hidden in the lush marsh grass.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading None the less, the pendant is a handsome thing of princely value--a real mansion, though an ancient one in a sad state of neglect.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading LOVE BY THE SEA The road to Gray Arches runs for part of the way past smart summer cottages, but soon the spaces between the cottages grow longer, until the road, ambling on through that bright seaside country, suggests a string from which many beads are missing.
marshnounUS /mɑːrʃ/
low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation; usually is a transition zone between land and water
From this reading In fact for quite five miles the road resembles a little empty, dust-coloured ribbon almost hidden in the lush marsh grass.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading However, the pendant is no match for the clasp; for the station fairly shines with paint whereas Gray Arches is as dull as a piece of old silver; the windows of the station gleam like imitation diamonds, whereas those of Gray Arches are the turbid green of clouded emeralds.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading In fact for quite five miles the road resembles a little empty, dust-coloured ribbon almost hidden in the lush marsh grass.
not able to be found
From this reading LOVE BY THE SEA The road to Gray Arches runs for part of the way past smart summer cottages, but soon the spaces between the cottages grow longer, until the road, ambling on through that bright seaside country, suggests a string from which many beads are missing.
neglectverbUS /nəˈɡlekt/
leave undone or leave out
From this reading None the less, the pendant is a handsome thing of princely value--a real mansion, though an ancient one in a sad state of neglect.
not any; not one
From this reading However, the pendant is no match for the clasp; for the station fairly shines with paint whereas Gray Arches is as dull as a piece of old silver; the windows of the station gleam like imitation diamonds, whereas those of Gray Arches are the turbid green of clouded emeralds.
not one, and not any
From this reading None the less, the pendant is a handsome thing of princely value--a real mansion, though an ancient one in a sad state of neglect.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LOVE BY THE SEA The road to Gray Arches runs for part of the way past smart summer cottages, but soon the spaces between the cottages grow longer, until the road, ambling on through that bright seaside country, suggests a string from which many beads are missing.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading However, the pendant is no match for the clasp; for the station fairly shines with paint whereas Gray Arches is as dull as a piece of old silver; the windows of the station gleam like imitation diamonds, whereas those of Gray Arches are the turbid green of clouded emeralds.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading LOVE BY THE SEA The road to Gray Arches runs for part of the way past smart summer cottages, but soon the spaces between the cottages grow longer, until the road, ambling on through that bright seaside country, suggests a string from which many beads are missing.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading None the less, the pendant is a handsome thing of princely value--a real mansion, though an ancient one in a sad state of neglect.
ornamentverbUS /ˈɔːrnəmənt/
make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
From this reading But suddenly Gray Arches appears, the pendant of the ornament of which the railroad station is the clasp.
paintverbUS /peɪnt/
make a painting
From this reading However, the pendant is no match for the clasp; for the station fairly shines with paint whereas Gray Arches is as dull as a piece of old silver; the windows of the station gleam like imitation diamonds, whereas those of Gray Arches are the turbid green of clouded emeralds.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading LOVE BY THE SEA The road to Gray Arches runs for part of the way past smart summer cottages, but soon the spaces between the cottages grow longer, until the road, ambling on through that bright seaside country, suggests a string from which many beads are missing.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading LOVE BY THE SEA The road to Gray Arches runs for part of the way past smart summer cottages, but soon the spaces between the cottages grow longer, until the road, ambling on through that bright seaside country, suggests a string from which many beads are missing.
pendantnounUS /ˈpendənt/
an adornment that hangs from a piece of jewelry (necklace or earring)
From this reading But suddenly Gray Arches appears, the pendant of the ornament of which the railroad station is the clasp.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading However, the pendant is no match for the clasp; for the station fairly shines with paint whereas Gray Arches is as dull as a piece of old silver; the windows of the station gleam like imitation diamonds, whereas those of Gray Arches are the turbid green of clouded emeralds.
princelyadjectiveUS /ˈprɪnsli/
ostentatiously rich and superior in quality
From this reading None the less, the pendant is a handsome thing of princely value--a real mansion, though an ancient one in a sad state of neglect.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading In fact for quite five miles the road resembles a little empty, dust-coloured ribbon almost hidden in the lush marsh grass.
railroadnounUS /ˈreɪlroʊd/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading But suddenly Gray Arches appears, the pendant of the ornament of which the railroad station is the clasp.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading None the less, the pendant is a handsome thing of princely value--a real mansion, though an ancient one in a sad state of neglect.
resemblesverbUS /rɪˈzembəlz/
third-person singular of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading In fact for quite five miles the road resembles a little empty, dust-coloured ribbon almost hidden in the lush marsh grass.
ribbonnounUS /ˈrɪbən/
any long object resembling a thin line
From this reading In fact for quite five miles the road resembles a little empty, dust-coloured ribbon almost hidden in the lush marsh grass.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading LOVE BY THE SEA The road to Gray Arches runs for part of the way past smart summer cottages, but soon the spaces between the cottages grow longer, until the road, ambling on through that bright seaside country, suggests a string from which many beads are missing.
plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely
From this reading LOVE BY THE SEA The road to Gray Arches runs for part of the way past smart summer cottages, but soon the spaces between the cottages grow longer, until the road, ambling on through that bright seaside country, suggests a string from which many beads are missing.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading None the less, the pendant is a handsome thing of princely value--a real mansion, though an ancient one in a sad state of neglect.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading LOVE BY THE SEA The road to Gray Arches runs for part of the way past smart summer cottages, but soon the spaces between the cottages grow longer, until the road, ambling on through that bright seaside country, suggests a string from which many beads are missing.
seasidenounUS /ˈsiːsaɪd/
the shore of a sea or ocean regarded as a resort
From this reading LOVE BY THE SEA The road to Gray Arches runs for part of the way past smart summer cottages, but soon the spaces between the cottages grow longer, until the road, ambling on through that bright seaside country, suggests a string from which many beads are missing.
shinesnounUS /ʃaɪnz/
plural of “shine” — the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light
From this reading However, the pendant is no match for the clasp; for the station fairly shines with paint whereas Gray Arches is as dull as a piece of old silver; the windows of the station gleam like imitation diamonds, whereas those of Gray Arches are the turbid green of clouded emeralds.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading However, the pendant is no match for the clasp; for the station fairly shines with paint whereas Gray Arches is as dull as a piece of old silver; the windows of the station gleam like imitation diamonds, whereas those of Gray Arches are the turbid green of clouded emeralds.
smartadjectiveUS /smɑːrt/
showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
From this reading LOVE BY THE SEA The road to Gray Arches runs for part of the way past smart summer cottages, but soon the spaces between the cottages grow longer, until the road, ambling on through that bright seaside country, suggests a string from which many beads are missing.
in the near future
From this reading LOVE BY THE SEA The road to Gray Arches runs for part of the way past smart summer cottages, but soon the spaces between the cottages grow longer, until the road, ambling on through that bright seaside country, suggests a string from which many beads are missing.
spacesnounUS /ˈspeɪsəz/
plural of “space” — the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading LOVE BY THE SEA The road to Gray Arches runs for part of the way past smart summer cottages, but soon the spaces between the cottages grow longer, until the road, ambling on through that bright seaside country, suggests a string from which many beads are missing.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading None the less, the pendant is a handsome thing of princely value--a real mansion, though an ancient one in a sad state of neglect.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading But suddenly Gray Arches appears, the pendant of the ornament of which the railroad station is the clasp.
a lightweight cord
From this reading LOVE BY THE SEA The road to Gray Arches runs for part of the way past smart summer cottages, but soon the spaces between the cottages grow longer, until the road, ambling on through that bright seaside country, suggests a string from which many beads are missing.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading But suddenly Gray Arches appears, the pendant of the ornament of which the railroad station is the clasp.
suggestsverbUS /səˈdʒests/
third-person singular of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading LOVE BY THE SEA The road to Gray Arches runs for part of the way past smart summer cottages, but soon the spaces between the cottages grow longer, until the road, ambling on through that bright seaside country, suggests a string from which many beads are missing.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading LOVE BY THE SEA The road to Gray Arches runs for part of the way past smart summer cottages, but soon the spaces between the cottages grow longer, until the road, ambling on through that bright seaside country, suggests a string from which many beads are missing.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading LOVE BY THE SEA The road to Gray Arches runs for part of the way past smart summer cottages, but soon the spaces between the cottages grow longer, until the road, ambling on through that bright seaside country, suggests a string from which many beads are missing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LOVE BY THE SEA The road to Gray Arches runs for part of the way past smart summer cottages, but soon the spaces between the cottages grow longer, until the road, ambling on through that bright seaside country, suggests a string from which many beads are missing.
a special situation
From this reading None the less, the pendant is a handsome thing of princely value--a real mansion, though an ancient one in a sad state of neglect.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading However, the pendant is no match for the clasp; for the station fairly shines with paint whereas Gray Arches is as dull as a piece of old silver; the windows of the station gleam like imitation diamonds, whereas those of Gray Arches are the turbid green of clouded emeralds.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading None the less, the pendant is a handsome thing of princely value--a real mansion, though an ancient one in a sad state of neglect.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading LOVE BY THE SEA The road to Gray Arches runs for part of the way past smart summer cottages, but soon the spaces between the cottages grow longer, until the road, ambling on through that bright seaside country, suggests a string from which many beads are missing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LOVE BY THE SEA The road to Gray Arches runs for part of the way past smart summer cottages, but soon the spaces between the cottages grow longer, until the road, ambling on through that bright seaside country, suggests a string from which many beads are missing.
turbidadjectiveUS /ˈtɜːrbɪd/
(of liquids) clouded as with sediment
From this reading However, the pendant is no match for the clasp; for the station fairly shines with paint whereas Gray Arches is as dull as a piece of old silver; the windows of the station gleam like imitation diamonds, whereas those of Gray Arches are the turbid green of clouded emeralds.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading LOVE BY THE SEA The road to Gray Arches runs for part of the way past smart summer cottages, but soon the spaces between the cottages grow longer, until the road, ambling on through that bright seaside country, suggests a string from which many beads are missing.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading None the less, the pendant is a handsome thing of princely value--a real mansion, though an ancient one in a sad state of neglect.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading LOVE BY THE SEA The road to Gray Arches runs for part of the way past smart summer cottages, but soon the spaces between the cottages grow longer, until the road, ambling on through that bright seaside country, suggests a string from which many beads are missing.
whereasconjunctionUS /weˈræz/
in contrast with the fact that
From this reading However, the pendant is no match for the clasp; for the station fairly shines with paint whereas Gray Arches is as dull as a piece of old silver; the windows of the station gleam like imitation diamonds, whereas those of Gray Arches are the turbid green of clouded emeralds.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading LOVE BY THE SEA The road to Gray Arches runs for part of the way past smart summer cottages, but soon the spaces between the cottages grow longer, until the road, ambling on through that bright seaside country, suggests a string from which many beads are missing.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading However, the pendant is no match for the clasp; for the station fairly shines with paint whereas Gray Arches is as dull as a piece of old silver; the windows of the station gleam like imitation diamonds, whereas those of Gray Arches are the turbid green of clouded emeralds.
in the company of; together with
From this reading However, the pendant is no match for the clasp; for the station fairly shines with paint whereas Gray Arches is as dull as a piece of old silver; the windows of the station gleam like imitation diamonds, whereas those of Gray Arches are the turbid green of clouded emeralds.
