used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The sun was shining brilliantly after a clearing storm, the air aromatic with delicious leaf-scent, and the sea dancing and blue.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Everything was singing and shining in a warm bath of sweet clear light, there were a few late birds hopping about, and gulls walked on the sunken brick paths as boldly as the pigeons did.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Gabrielle was wandering along an overgrown path before breakfast the next morning when David came after her and sauntered at her side.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The sun was shining brilliantly after a clearing storm, the air aromatic with delicious leaf-scent, and the sea dancing and blue.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Gabrielle was wandering along an overgrown path before breakfast the next morning when David came after her and sauntered at her side.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Gabrielle was wandering along an overgrown path before breakfast the next morning when David came after her and sauntered at her side.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Gabrielle was wandering along an overgrown path before breakfast the next morning when David came after her and sauntered at her side.
aromaticadjectiveUS /ˌerəˈmætɪk/
(chemistry) of or relating to or containing one or more benzene rings
From this reading The sun was shining brilliantly after a clearing storm, the air aromatic with delicious leaf-scent, and the sea dancing and blue.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Everything was singing and shining in a warm bath of sweet clear light, there were a few late birds hopping about, and gulls walked on the sunken brick paths as boldly as the pigeons did.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Gabrielle was wandering along an overgrown path before breakfast the next morning when David came after her and sauntered at her side.
bathnounUS /bæθ/
a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)
From this reading Everything was singing and shining in a warm bath of sweet clear light, there were a few late birds hopping about, and gulls walked on the sunken brick paths as boldly as the pigeons did.
bedsnounUS /bedz/
plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Under the thick growth of the cedars and conifers golden shafts penetrated; the paths and garden beds were deep in sodden and drifted leaves.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Gabrielle was wandering along an overgrown path before breakfast the next morning when David came after her and sauntered at her side.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading Everything was singing and shining in a warm bath of sweet clear light, there were a few late birds hopping about, and gulls walked on the sunken brick paths as boldly as the pigeons did.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading The sun was shining brilliantly after a clearing storm, the air aromatic with delicious leaf-scent, and the sea dancing and blue.
boldlyadverbUS /ˈboʊldli/
with boldness, in a bold manner
From this reading Everything was singing and shining in a warm bath of sweet clear light, there were a few late birds hopping about, and gulls walked on the sunken brick paths as boldly as the pigeons did.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Gabrielle was wandering along an overgrown path before breakfast the next morning when David came after her and sauntered at her side.
bricknounUS /brɪk/
rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material
From this reading Everything was singing and shining in a warm bath of sweet clear light, there were a few late birds hopping about, and gulls walked on the sunken brick paths as boldly as the pigeons did.
brilliantlyadverbUS /ˈbrɪljəntli/
with brightness
From this reading The sun was shining brilliantly after a clearing storm, the air aromatic with delicious leaf-scent, and the sea dancing and blue.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Gabrielle was wandering along an overgrown path before breakfast the next morning when David came after her and sauntered at her side.
cedarsnounUS /ˈsiːdərz/
plural of “cedar” — any of numerous trees of the family Cupressaceae that resemble cedars
From this reading Under the thick growth of the cedars and conifers golden shafts penetrated; the paths and garden beds were deep in sodden and drifted leaves.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Everything was singing and shining in a warm bath of sweet clear light, there were a few late birds hopping about, and gulls walked on the sunken brick paths as boldly as the pigeons did.
clearingnounUS /ˈklɪrɪŋ/
a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area
From this reading The sun was shining brilliantly after a clearing storm, the air aromatic with delicious leaf-scent, and the sea dancing and blue.
conifersnounUS /ˈkɑːnəfərz/
plural of “conifer” — any gymnospermous tree or shrub bearing cones
From this reading Under the thick growth of the cedars and conifers golden shafts penetrated; the paths and garden beds were deep in sodden and drifted leaves.
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading The sun was shining brilliantly after a clearing storm, the air aromatic with delicious leaf-scent, and the sea dancing and blue.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading Gabrielle was wandering along an overgrown path before breakfast the next morning when David came after her and sauntered at her side.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Under the thick growth of the cedars and conifers golden shafts penetrated; the paths and garden beds were deep in sodden and drifted leaves.
deliciousadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪʃəs/
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading The sun was shining brilliantly after a clearing storm, the air aromatic with delicious leaf-scent, and the sea dancing and blue.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Everything was singing and shining in a warm bath of sweet clear light, there were a few late birds hopping about, and gulls walked on the sunken brick paths as boldly as the pigeons did.
driftedverbUS /ˈdrɪftəd/
past form of “drift” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading Under the thick growth of the cedars and conifers golden shafts penetrated; the paths and garden beds were deep in sodden and drifted leaves.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Everything was singing and shining in a warm bath of sweet clear light, there were a few late birds hopping about, and gulls walked on the sunken brick paths as boldly as the pigeons did.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Everything was singing and shining in a warm bath of sweet clear light, there were a few late birds hopping about, and gulls walked on the sunken brick paths as boldly as the pigeons did.
Gabrielle
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From this reading Gabrielle was wandering along an overgrown path before breakfast the next morning when David came after her and sauntered at her side.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Under the thick growth of the cedars and conifers golden shafts penetrated; the paths and garden beds were deep in sodden and drifted leaves.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading Under the thick growth of the cedars and conifers golden shafts penetrated; the paths and garden beds were deep in sodden and drifted leaves.
growthnounUS /ɡroʊθ/
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading Under the thick growth of the cedars and conifers golden shafts penetrated; the paths and garden beds were deep in sodden and drifted leaves.
gullsnounUS /ɡʌlz/
plural of “gull” — a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of
From this reading Everything was singing and shining in a warm bath of sweet clear light, there were a few late birds hopping about, and gulls walked on the sunken brick paths as boldly as the pigeons did.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Gabrielle was wandering along an overgrown path before breakfast the next morning when David came after her and sauntered at her side.
hoppingverbUS /ˈhɑːpɪŋ/
inflected form of “hop” — jump lightly
From this reading Everything was singing and shining in a warm bath of sweet clear light, there were a few late birds hopping about, and gulls walked on the sunken brick paths as boldly as the pigeons did.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Everything was singing and shining in a warm bath of sweet clear light, there were a few late birds hopping about, and gulls walked on the sunken brick paths as boldly as the pigeons did.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading “Oh, what a morning!” sang Gabrielle, as David joined her.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Everything was singing and shining in a warm bath of sweet clear light, there were a few late birds hopping about, and gulls walked on the sunken brick paths as boldly as the pigeons did.
leaf-scent
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From this reading The sun was shining brilliantly after a clearing storm, the air aromatic with delicious leaf-scent, and the sea dancing and blue.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading Under the thick growth of the cedars and conifers golden shafts penetrated; the paths and garden beds were deep in sodden and drifted leaves.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Everything was singing and shining in a warm bath of sweet clear light, there were a few late birds hopping about, and gulls walked on the sunken brick paths as boldly as the pigeons did.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Gabrielle was wandering along an overgrown path before breakfast the next morning when David came after her and sauntered at her side.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Gabrielle was wandering along an overgrown path before breakfast the next morning when David came after her and sauntered at her side.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Everything was singing and shining in a warm bath of sweet clear light, there were a few late birds hopping about, and gulls walked on the sunken brick paths as boldly as the pigeons did.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading “Oh, what a morning!” sang Gabrielle, as David joined her.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Everything was singing and shining in a warm bath of sweet clear light, there were a few late birds hopping about, and gulls walked on the sunken brick paths as boldly as the pigeons did.
overgrownadjectiveUS /ˌoʊvərˈɡroʊn/
covered with growing plants
From this reading Gabrielle was wandering along an overgrown path before breakfast the next morning when David came after her and sauntered at her side.
a course of conduct
From this reading Gabrielle was wandering along an overgrown path before breakfast the next morning when David came after her and sauntered at her side.
pathsnounUS /pæðz/
plural of “path” — a course of conduct
From this reading Everything was singing and shining in a warm bath of sweet clear light, there were a few late birds hopping about, and gulls walked on the sunken brick paths as boldly as the pigeons did.
penetratedverbUS /ˈpenətreɪtɪd/
past form of “penetrate” — pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
From this reading Under the thick growth of the cedars and conifers golden shafts penetrated; the paths and garden beds were deep in sodden and drifted leaves.
pigeonsnounUS /ˈpɪdʒənz/
plural of “pigeon” — wild and domesticated birds having a heavy body and short legs
From this reading Everything was singing and shining in a warm bath of sweet clear light, there were a few late birds hopping about, and gulls walked on the sunken brick paths as boldly as the pigeons did.
North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng
From this reading “Oh, what a morning!” sang Gabrielle, as David joined her.
sauntered
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a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The sun was shining brilliantly after a clearing storm, the air aromatic with delicious leaf-scent, and the sea dancing and blue.
shaftsnounUS /ʃæfts/
plural of “shaft” — a line that forms the length of an arrow pointer
From this reading Under the thick growth of the cedars and conifers golden shafts penetrated; the paths and garden beds were deep in sodden and drifted leaves.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading The sun was shining brilliantly after a clearing storm, the air aromatic with delicious leaf-scent, and the sea dancing and blue.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Gabrielle was wandering along an overgrown path before breakfast the next morning when David came after her and sauntered at her side.
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading Everything was singing and shining in a warm bath of sweet clear light, there were a few late birds hopping about, and gulls walked on the sunken brick paths as boldly as the pigeons did.
soddenadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːdən/
wet through and through; thoroughly wet
From this reading Under the thick growth of the cedars and conifers golden shafts penetrated; the paths and garden beds were deep in sodden and drifted leaves.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading The sun was shining brilliantly after a clearing storm, the air aromatic with delicious leaf-scent, and the sea dancing and blue.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The sun was shining brilliantly after a clearing storm, the air aromatic with delicious leaf-scent, and the sea dancing and blue.
sunkenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌŋkən/
having a sunken area
From this reading Everything was singing and shining in a warm bath of sweet clear light, there were a few late birds hopping about, and gulls walked on the sunken brick paths as boldly as the pigeons did.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading Everything was singing and shining in a warm bath of sweet clear light, there were a few late birds hopping about, and gulls walked on the sunken brick paths as boldly as the pigeons did.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Gabrielle was wandering along an overgrown path before breakfast the next morning when David came after her and sauntered at her side.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Everything was singing and shining in a warm bath of sweet clear light, there were a few late birds hopping about, and gulls walked on the sunken brick paths as boldly as the pigeons did.
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 Under the thick growth of the cedars and conifers golden shafts penetrated; the paths and garden beds were deep in sodden and drifted leaves.
UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Under the thick growth of the cedars and conifers golden shafts penetrated; the paths and garden beds were deep in sodden and drifted leaves.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Everything was singing and shining in a warm bath of sweet clear light, there were a few late birds hopping about, and gulls walked on the sunken brick paths as boldly as the pigeons did.
migratory
From this reading Gabrielle was wandering along an overgrown path before breakfast the next morning when David came after her and sauntered at her side.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading Everything was singing and shining in a warm bath of sweet clear light, there were a few late birds hopping about, and gulls walked on the sunken brick paths as boldly as the pigeons did.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Gabrielle was wandering along an overgrown path before breakfast the next morning when David came after her and sauntered at her side.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Everything was singing and shining in a warm bath of sweet clear light, there were a few late birds hopping about, and gulls walked on the sunken brick paths as boldly as the pigeons did.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “Oh, what a morning!” sang Gabrielle, as David joined her.
at the time that
From this reading Gabrielle was wandering along an overgrown path before breakfast the next morning when David came after her and sauntered at her side.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The sun was shining brilliantly after a clearing storm, the air aromatic with delicious leaf-scent, and the sea dancing and blue.
