used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A string of vehicles moved slowly out of the New Town, taking the road over the long, low slope of the Ridge to the plains.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The faint, dry fragrance of paper daisies was in the air; a native cuckoo calling.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The road, no more than a track of wheels on shingly earth, wound lazily through paper daisies growing in drifts beside it, and throwing a white coverlet to the dim, circling horizon.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Author of "The Pioneers," "Windlestraws," Etc.
next to; at the side of
From this reading The road, no more than a track of wheels on shingly earth, wound lazily through paper daisies growing in drifts beside it, and throwing a white coverlet to the dim, circling horizon.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Nothing was moving on the wide stretch of the plains or under the fine, clear blue sky of early spring, except this train of shabby, dust-covered vehicles.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading The faint, dry fragrance of paper daisies was in the air; a native cuckoo calling.
circlingverbUS /ˈsɜːrkəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “circle” — travel around something
From this reading The road, no more than a track of wheels on shingly earth, wound lazily through paper daisies growing in drifts beside it, and throwing a white coverlet to the dim, circling horizon.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Nothing was moving on the wide stretch of the plains or under the fine, clear blue sky of early spring, except this train of shabby, dust-covered vehicles.
coverletnoun
a decorative bedspread (usually quilted)
From this reading The road, no more than a track of wheels on shingly earth, wound lazily through paper daisies growing in drifts beside it, and throwing a white coverlet to the dim, circling horizon.
cuckoonounUS /ˈkʌkuː/
a man who is a stupid incompetent fool
From this reading The faint, dry fragrance of paper daisies was in the air; a native cuckoo calling.
daisiesnounUS /ˈdeɪziz/
plural of “daisy” — any of numerous composite plants having flower heads with well-developed ray flowers usually arranged in a single whorl
From this reading The road, no more than a track of wheels on shingly earth, wound lazily through paper daisies growing in drifts beside it, and throwing a white coverlet to the dim, circling horizon.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading The road, no more than a track of wheels on shingly earth, wound lazily through paper daisies growing in drifts beside it, and throwing a white coverlet to the dim, circling horizon.
driftsnounUS /drɪfts/
plural of “drift” — a force that moves something along
From this reading The road, no more than a track of wheels on shingly earth, wound lazily through paper daisies growing in drifts beside it, and throwing a white coverlet to the dim, circling horizon.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading The faint, dry fragrance of paper daisies was in the air; a native cuckoo calling.
dust-coveredadjective
covered with a layer of dust
From this reading Nothing was moving on the wide stretch of the plains or under the fine, clear blue sky of early spring, except this train of shabby, dust-covered vehicles.
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 Nothing was moving on the wide stretch of the plains or under the fine, clear blue sky of early spring, except this train of shabby, dust-covered vehicles.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading The road, no more than a track of wheels on shingly earth, wound lazily through paper daisies growing in drifts beside it, and throwing a white coverlet to the dim, circling horizon.
Etc
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Author of "The Pioneers," "Windlestraws," Etc.
apart from; not including
From this reading Nothing was moving on the wide stretch of the plains or under the fine, clear blue sky of early spring, except this train of shabby, dust-covered vehicles.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading The faint, dry fragrance of paper daisies was in the air; a native cuckoo calling.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Nothing was moving on the wide stretch of the plains or under the fine, clear blue sky of early spring, except this train of shabby, dust-covered vehicles.
fragrancenounUS /ˈfreɪɡrəns/
a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading The faint, dry fragrance of paper daisies was in the air; a native cuckoo calling.
(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 The road, no more than a track of wheels on shingly earth, wound lazily through paper daisies growing in drifts beside it, and throwing a white coverlet to the dim, circling horizon.
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading The road, no more than a track of wheels on shingly earth, wound lazily through paper daisies growing in drifts beside it, and throwing a white coverlet to the dim, circling horizon.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The road, no more than a track of wheels on shingly earth, wound lazily through paper daisies growing in drifts beside it, and throwing a white coverlet to the dim, circling horizon.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The road, no more than a track of wheels on shingly earth, wound lazily through paper daisies growing in drifts beside it, and throwing a white coverlet to the dim, circling horizon.
lazilyadverbUS /ˈlæzəli/
in a slow and lazy manner
From this reading The road, no more than a track of wheels on shingly earth, wound lazily through paper daisies growing in drifts beside it, and throwing a white coverlet to the dim, circling horizon.
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 A string of vehicles moved slowly out of the New Town, taking the road over the long, low slope of the Ridge to the plains.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading A string of vehicles moved slowly out of the New Town, taking the road over the long, low slope of the Ridge to the plains.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The road, no more than a track of wheels on shingly earth, wound lazily through paper daisies growing in drifts beside it, and throwing a white coverlet to the dim, circling horizon.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading A string of vehicles moved slowly out of the New Town, taking the road over the long, low slope of the Ridge to the plains.
in motion
From this reading Nothing was moving on the wide stretch of the plains or under the fine, clear blue sky of early spring, except this train of shabby, dust-covered vehicles.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading The faint, dry fragrance of paper daisies was in the air; a native cuckoo calling.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A string of vehicles moved slowly out of the New Town, taking the road over the long, low slope of the Ridge to the plains.
not any; not one
From this reading The road, no more than a track of wheels on shingly earth, wound lazily through paper daisies growing in drifts beside it, and throwing a white coverlet to the dim, circling horizon.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing was moving on the wide stretch of the plains or under the fine, clear blue sky of early spring, except this train of shabby, dust-covered vehicles.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Author of "The Pioneers," "Windlestraws," Etc.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Nothing was moving on the wide stretch of the plains or under the fine, clear blue sky of early spring, except this train of shabby, dust-covered vehicles.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Nothing was moving on the wide stretch of the plains or under the fine, clear blue sky of early spring, except this train of shabby, dust-covered vehicles.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A string of vehicles moved slowly out of the New Town, taking the road over the long, low slope of the Ridge to the plains.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A string of vehicles moved slowly out of the New Town, taking the road over the long, low slope of the Ridge to the plains.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading The road, no more than a track of wheels on shingly earth, wound lazily through paper daisies growing in drifts beside it, and throwing a white coverlet to the dim, circling horizon.
PioneersnounUS /ˌpaɪəˈnɪrz/
plural of “pioneer” — someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art
From this reading Author of "The Pioneers," "Windlestraws," Etc.
plainsnounUS /pleɪnz/
plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land
From this reading A string of vehicles moved slowly out of the New Town, taking the road over the long, low slope of the Ridge to the plains.
RidgenounUS /rɪdʒ/
a long narrow natural elevation or striation
From this reading A string of vehicles moved slowly out of the New Town, taking the road over the long, low slope of the Ridge to the plains.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading A string of vehicles moved slowly out of the New Town, taking the road over the long, low slope of the Ridge to the plains.
shabbyadjectiveUS /ˈʃæbi/
showing signs of wear and tear
From this reading Nothing was moving on the wide stretch of the plains or under the fine, clear blue sky of early spring, except this train of shabby, dust-covered vehicles.
shinglyadjective
abounding in small stones
From this reading The road, no more than a track of wheels on shingly earth, wound lazily through paper daisies growing in drifts beside it, and throwing a white coverlet to the dim, circling horizon.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Nothing was moving on the wide stretch of the plains or under the fine, clear blue sky of early spring, except this train of shabby, dust-covered vehicles.
an elevated geological formation
From this reading A string of vehicles moved slowly out of the New Town, taking the road over the long, low slope of the Ridge to the plains.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading A string of vehicles moved slowly out of the New Town, taking the road over the long, low slope of the Ridge to the plains.
the season of growth
From this reading Nothing was moving on the wide stretch of the plains or under the fine, clear blue sky of early spring, except this train of shabby, dust-covered vehicles.
stretchverbUS /stretʃ/
occupy a large, elongated area
From this reading Nothing was moving on the wide stretch of the plains or under the fine, clear blue sky of early spring, except this train of shabby, dust-covered vehicles.
a lightweight cord
From this reading A string of vehicles moved slowly out of the New Town, taking the road over the long, low slope of the Ridge to the plains.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading A string of vehicles moved slowly out of the New Town, taking the road over the long, low slope of the Ridge to the plains.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The road, no more than a track of wheels on shingly earth, wound lazily through paper daisies growing in drifts beside it, and throwing a white coverlet to the dim, circling horizon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Author of "The Pioneers," "Windlestraws," Etc.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Nothing was moving on the wide stretch of the plains or under the fine, clear blue sky of early spring, except this train of shabby, dust-covered vehicles.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The road, no more than a track of wheels on shingly earth, wound lazily through paper daisies growing in drifts beside it, and throwing a white coverlet to the dim, circling horizon.
-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading The road, no more than a track of wheels on shingly earth, wound lazily through paper daisies growing in drifts beside it, and throwing a white coverlet to the dim, circling horizon.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A string of vehicles moved slowly out of the New Town, taking the road over the long, low slope of the Ridge to the plains.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading A string of vehicles moved slowly out of the New Town, taking the road over the long, low slope of the Ridge to the plains.
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading The road, no more than a track of wheels on shingly earth, wound lazily through paper daisies growing in drifts beside it, and throwing a white coverlet to the dim, circling horizon.
create by training and teaching
From this reading Nothing was moving on the wide stretch of the plains or under the fine, clear blue sky of early spring, except this train of shabby, dust-covered vehicles.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Nothing was moving on the wide stretch of the plains or under the fine, clear blue sky of early spring, except this train of shabby, dust-covered vehicles.
vehiclesnounUS /ˈviːhɪkəlz/
plural of “vehicle” — a conveyance that transports people or objects
From this reading A string of vehicles moved slowly out of the New Town, taking the road over the long, low slope of the Ridge to the plains.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nothing was moving on the wide stretch of the plains or under the fine, clear blue sky of early spring, except this train of shabby, dust-covered vehicles.
wheelsnounUS /wiːlz/
plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)
From this reading The road, no more than a track of wheels on shingly earth, wound lazily through paper daisies growing in drifts beside it, and throwing a white coverlet to the dim, circling horizon.
a Caucasian
From this reading The road, no more than a track of wheels on shingly earth, wound lazily through paper daisies growing in drifts beside it, and throwing a white coverlet to the dim, circling horizon.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Nothing was moving on the wide stretch of the plains or under the fine, clear blue sky of early spring, except this train of shabby, dust-covered vehicles.
Windlestraws
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Author of "The Pioneers," "Windlestraws," Etc.
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading The road, no more than a track of wheels on shingly earth, wound lazily through paper daisies growing in drifts beside it, and throwing a white coverlet to the dim, circling horizon.
