used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A carriage rolled along the highway between stretches of rice lands and avenues of pines.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading "We are again close to the Salkahatchie," said Mrs. McVeigh, pointing where the trees marked its course, "and across there--see that roof, Marquise?--that is Loringwood.
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From this reading "We are again close to the Salkahatchie," said Mrs. McVeigh, pointing where the trees marked its course, "and across there--see that roof, Marquise?--that is Loringwood.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading In the west red and yellow showed where the path of the sun had been and against it was outlined the gables of an imposing structure, dark against the sky.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading A carriage rolled along the highway between stretches of rice lands and avenues of pines.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In the west red and yellow showed where the path of the sun had been and against it was outlined the gables of an imposing structure, dark against the sky.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The warm summer moon wheeled up that evening through the dusk, odorous with the wild luxuriance of wood and swamp growths.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "We are again close to the Salkahatchie," said Mrs. McVeigh, pointing where the trees marked its course, "and across there--see that roof, Marquise?--that is Loringwood.
avenuesnounUS /ˈævənuːz/
plural of “avenue” — a line of approach
From this reading A carriage rolled along the highway between stretches of rice lands and avenues of pines.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In the west red and yellow showed where the path of the sun had been and against it was outlined the gables of an imposing structure, dark against the sky.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading A carriage rolled along the highway between stretches of rice lands and avenues of pines.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading If the folks had got across from Charleston we would stop there long enough to rest and have a bit of supper.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading A carriage rolled along the highway between stretches of rice lands and avenues of pines.
CharlestonnounUS /ˈtʃɑːrlstən/
state capital of West Virginia in the central part of the state on the Kanawha river
From this reading If the folks had got across from Charleston we would stop there long enough to rest and have a bit of supper.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading "We are again close to the Salkahatchie," said Mrs. McVeigh, pointing where the trees marked its course, "and across there--see that roof, Marquise?--that is Loringwood.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "We are again close to the Salkahatchie," said Mrs. McVeigh, pointing where the trees marked its course, "and across there--see that roof, Marquise?--that is Loringwood.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading In the west red and yellow showed where the path of the sun had been and against it was outlined the gables of an imposing structure, dark against the sky.
dusknounUS /dʌsk/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading The warm summer moon wheeled up that evening through the dusk, odorous with the wild luxuriance of wood and swamp growths.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading If the folks had got across from Charleston we would stop there long enough to rest and have a bit of supper.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The warm summer moon wheeled up that evening through the dusk, odorous with the wild luxuriance of wood and swamp growths.
your parents
From this reading If the folks had got across from Charleston we would stop there long enough to rest and have a bit of supper.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading If the folks had got across from Charleston we would stop there long enough to rest and have a bit of supper.
gablesnounUS /ˈɡeɪbəlz/
plural of “gable” — the vertical triangular wall between the sloping ends of gable roof
From this reading In the west red and yellow showed where the path of the sun had been and against it was outlined the gables of an imposing structure, dark against the sky.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading If the folks had got across from Charleston we would stop there long enough to rest and have a bit of supper.
growthsnounUS /ɡroʊθs/
plural of “growth” — (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 warm summer moon wheeled up that evening through the dusk, odorous with the wild luxuriance of wood and swamp growths.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In the west red and yellow showed where the path of the sun had been and against it was outlined the gables of an imposing structure, dark against the sky.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If the folks had got across from Charleston we would stop there long enough to rest and have a bit of supper.
highwaynounUS /ˈhaɪweɪ/
a major road for any form of motor transport
From this reading A carriage rolled along the highway between stretches of rice lands and avenues of pines.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If the folks had got across from Charleston we would stop there long enough to rest and have a bit of supper.
imposingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpoʊzɪŋ/
impressive in appearance
From this reading In the west red and yellow showed where the path of the sun had been and against it was outlined the gables of an imposing structure, dark against the sky.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the west red and yellow showed where the path of the sun had been and against it was outlined the gables of an imposing structure, dark against the sky.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "We are again close to the Salkahatchie," said Mrs. McVeigh, pointing where the trees marked its course, "and across there--see that roof, Marquise?--that is Loringwood.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In the west red and yellow showed where the path of the sun had been and against it was outlined the gables of an imposing structure, dark against the sky.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading "We are again close to the Salkahatchie," said Mrs. McVeigh, pointing where the trees marked its course, "and across there--see that roof, Marquise?--that is Loringwood.
plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located
From this reading A carriage rolled along the highway between stretches of rice lands and avenues of pines.
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 If the folks had got across from Charleston we would stop there long enough to rest and have a bit of supper.
Loringwood
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From this reading "We are again close to the Salkahatchie," said Mrs. McVeigh, pointing where the trees marked its course, "and across there--see that roof, Marquise?--that is Loringwood.
luxuriancenoun
the property of being lush and abundant and a pleasure to the senses
From this reading The warm summer moon wheeled up that evening through the dusk, odorous with the wild luxuriance of wood and swamp growths.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading "We are again close to the Salkahatchie," said Mrs. McVeigh, pointing where the trees marked its course, "and across there--see that roof, Marquise?--that is Loringwood.
Marquisenoun
a noblewoman ranking below a duchess and above a countess
From this reading "We are again close to the Salkahatchie," said Mrs. McVeigh, pointing where the trees marked its course, "and across there--see that roof, Marquise?--that is Loringwood.
McVeigh
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We are again close to the Salkahatchie," said Mrs. McVeigh, pointing where the trees marked its course, "and across there--see that roof, Marquise?--that is Loringwood.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading The warm summer moon wheeled up that evening through the dusk, odorous with the wild luxuriance of wood and swamp growths.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "We are again close to the Salkahatchie," said Mrs. McVeigh, pointing where the trees marked its course, "and across there--see that roof, Marquise?--that is Loringwood.
odorousadjectiveUS /ˈoʊdərəs/
having odor or a characteristic odor
From this reading The warm summer moon wheeled up that evening through the dusk, odorous with the wild luxuriance of wood and swamp growths.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The warm summer moon wheeled up that evening through the dusk, odorous with the wild luxuriance of wood and swamp growths.
outlinedadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtlaɪnd/
showing clearly the outline or profile or boundary
From this reading In the west red and yellow showed where the path of the sun had been and against it was outlined the gables of an imposing structure, dark against the sky.
a course of conduct
From this reading In the west red and yellow showed where the path of the sun had been and against it was outlined the gables of an imposing structure, dark against the sky.
pinesnounUS /paɪnz/
plural of “pine” — a coniferous tree
From this reading A carriage rolled along the highway between stretches of rice lands and avenues of pines.
-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
From this reading "We are again close to the Salkahatchie," said Mrs. McVeigh, pointing where the trees marked its course, "and across there--see that roof, Marquise?--that is Loringwood.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading In the west red and yellow showed where the path of the sun had been and against it was outlined the gables of an imposing structure, dark against the sky.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading If the folks had got across from Charleston we would stop there long enough to rest and have a bit of supper.
ricenounUS /raɪs/
grains used as food either unpolished or more often polished
From this reading A carriage rolled along the highway between stretches of rice lands and avenues of pines.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading A carriage rolled along the highway between stretches of rice lands and avenues of pines.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading "We are again close to the Salkahatchie," said Mrs. McVeigh, pointing where the trees marked its course, "and across there--see that roof, Marquise?--that is Loringwood.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "We are again close to the Salkahatchie," said Mrs. McVeigh, pointing where the trees marked its course, "and across there--see that roof, Marquise?--that is Loringwood.
Salkahatchie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We are again close to the Salkahatchie," said Mrs. McVeigh, pointing where the trees marked its course, "and across there--see that roof, Marquise?--that is Loringwood.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "We are again close to the Salkahatchie," said Mrs. McVeigh, pointing where the trees marked its course, "and across there--see that roof, Marquise?--that is Loringwood.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading In the west red and yellow showed where the path of the sun had been and against it was outlined the gables of an imposing structure, dark against the sky.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading In the west red and yellow showed where the path of the sun had been and against it was outlined the gables of an imposing structure, dark against the sky.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading If the folks had got across from Charleston we would stop there long enough to rest and have a bit of supper.
stretchesnounUS /ˈstretʃəz/
plural of “stretch” — a large and unbroken expanse or distance
From this reading A carriage rolled along the highway between stretches of rice lands and avenues of pines.
structurenounUS /ˈstrʌktʃər/
a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
From this reading In the west red and yellow showed where the path of the sun had been and against it was outlined the gables of an imposing structure, dark against the sky.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading The warm summer moon wheeled up that evening through the dusk, odorous with the wild luxuriance of wood and swamp growths.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading In the west red and yellow showed where the path of the sun had been and against it was outlined the gables of an imposing structure, dark against the sky.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading If the folks had got across from Charleston we would stop there long enough to rest and have a bit of supper.
swampverbUS /swɑːmp/
drench or submerge or be drenched or submerged
From this reading The warm summer moon wheeled up that evening through the dusk, odorous with the wild luxuriance of wood and swamp growths.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The warm summer moon wheeled up that evening through the dusk, odorous with the wild luxuriance of wood and swamp growths.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The warm summer moon wheeled up that evening through the dusk, odorous with the wild luxuriance of wood and swamp growths.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "We are again close to the Salkahatchie," said Mrs. McVeigh, pointing where the trees marked its course, "and across there--see that roof, Marquise?--that is Loringwood.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The warm summer moon wheeled up that evening through the dusk, odorous with the wild luxuriance of wood and swamp growths.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "We are again close to the Salkahatchie," said Mrs. McVeigh, pointing where the trees marked its course, "and across there--see that roof, Marquise?--that is Loringwood.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading "We are again close to the Salkahatchie," said Mrs. McVeigh, pointing where the trees marked its course, "and across there--see that roof, Marquise?--that is Loringwood.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The warm summer moon wheeled up that evening through the dusk, odorous with the wild luxuriance of wood and swamp growths.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading The warm summer moon wheeled up that evening through the dusk, odorous with the wild luxuriance of wood and swamp growths.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the west red and yellow showed where the path of the sun had been and against it was outlined the gables of an imposing structure, dark against the sky.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We are again close to the Salkahatchie," said Mrs. McVeigh, pointing where the trees marked its course, "and across there--see that roof, Marquise?--that is Loringwood.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading In the west red and yellow showed where the path of the sun had been and against it was outlined the gables of an imposing structure, dark against the sky.
wheeledadjectiveUS /wiːld/
having wheels; often used in combination
From this reading The warm summer moon wheeled up that evening through the dusk, odorous with the wild luxuriance of wood and swamp growths.
in or at the place that
From this reading In the west red and yellow showed where the path of the sun had been and against it was outlined the gables of an imposing structure, dark against the sky.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading The warm summer moon wheeled up that evening through the dusk, odorous with the wild luxuriance of wood and swamp growths.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The warm summer moon wheeled up that evening through the dusk, odorous with the wild luxuriance of wood and swamp growths.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading The warm summer moon wheeled up that evening through the dusk, odorous with the wild luxuriance of wood and swamp growths.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If the folks had got across from Charleston we would stop there long enough to rest and have a bit of supper.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading In the west red and yellow showed where the path of the sun had been and against it was outlined the gables of an imposing structure, dark against the sky.
