used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Straight ahead the long, empty road trailed beneath the fresh young foliage of the woods, the little curled red velvet leaves of the oaks shining through the sea-green mist of the hickories and beeches; and she felt that within her soul there was only a continuation of this long, straight emptiness that led on to nothing.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Overhead flocks of small fleecy clouds, as white as swans-down, drifted across the changeable April sky, while the breeze, passing through the thick woods, stirred the delicate flower-like shadows on the moist ground.
at or in the front
From this reading Straight ahead the long, empty road trailed beneath the fresh young foliage of the woods, the little curled red velvet leaves of the oaks shining through the sea-green mist of the hickories and beeches; and she felt that within her soul there was only a continuation of this long, straight emptiness that led on to nothing.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading THE CEDARS No one met her at the little country station, and leaving her bag for old Jonas, she started out alone to walk the two miles to The Cedars.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE CEDARS No one met her at the little country station, and leaving her bag for old Jonas, she started out alone to walk the two miles to The Cedars.
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading Overhead flocks of small fleecy clouds, as white as swans-down, drifted across the changeable April sky, while the breeze, passing through the thick woods, stirred the delicate flower-like shadows on the moist ground.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Overhead flocks of small fleecy clouds, as white as swans-down, drifted across the changeable April sky, while the breeze, passing through the thick woods, stirred the delicate flower-like shadows on the moist ground.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE CEDARS No one met her at the little country station, and leaving her bag for old Jonas, she started out alone to walk the two miles to The Cedars.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading "I never understood before how much sadder spring is than autumn."
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading THE CEDARS No one met her at the little country station, and leaving her bag for old Jonas, she started out alone to walk the two miles to The Cedars.
beeches
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From this reading Straight ahead the long, empty road trailed beneath the fresh young foliage of the woods, the little curled red velvet leaves of the oaks shining through the sea-green mist of the hickories and beeches; and she felt that within her soul there was only a continuation of this long, straight emptiness that led on to nothing.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "I never understood before how much sadder spring is than autumn."
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading Straight ahead the long, empty road trailed beneath the fresh young foliage of the woods, the little curled red velvet leaves of the oaks shining through the sea-green mist of the hickories and beeches; and she felt that within her soul there was only a continuation of this long, straight emptiness that led on to nothing.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading Overhead flocks of small fleecy clouds, as white as swans-down, drifted across the changeable April sky, while the breeze, passing through the thick woods, stirred the delicate flower-like shadows on the moist ground.
CEDARSnounUS /ˈsiːdərz/
plural of “cedar” — any of numerous trees of the family Cupressaceae that resemble cedars
From this reading THE CEDARS No one met her at the little country station, and leaving her bag for old Jonas, she started out alone to walk the two miles to The Cedars.
changeableadjectiveUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒəbəl/
capable of or tending to change in form or quality or nature
From this reading Overhead flocks of small fleecy clouds, as white as swans-down, drifted across the changeable April sky, while the breeze, passing through the thick woods, stirred the delicate flower-like shadows on the moist ground.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading Overhead flocks of small fleecy clouds, as white as swans-down, drifted across the changeable April sky, while the breeze, passing through the thick woods, stirred the delicate flower-like shadows on the moist ground.
continuationnounUS /kənˌtɪnjuːˈeɪʃən/
the act of continuing an activity without interruption
From this reading Straight ahead the long, empty road trailed beneath the fresh young foliage of the woods, the little curled red velvet leaves of the oaks shining through the sea-green mist of the hickories and beeches; and she felt that within her soul there was only a continuation of this long, straight emptiness that led on to nothing.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading THE CEDARS No one met her at the little country station, and leaving her bag for old Jonas, she started out alone to walk the two miles to The Cedars.
curledadjectiveUS /kɜːrld/
(of hair) making curls or having been made to curl
From this reading Straight ahead the long, empty road trailed beneath the fresh young foliage of the woods, the little curled red velvet leaves of the oaks shining through the sea-green mist of the hickories and beeches; and she felt that within her soul there was only a continuation of this long, straight emptiness that led on to nothing.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading Overhead flocks of small fleecy clouds, as white as swans-down, drifted across the changeable April sky, while the breeze, passing through the thick woods, stirred the delicate flower-like shadows on the moist ground.
driftedverbUS /ˈdrɪftəd/
past form of “drift” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading Overhead flocks of small fleecy clouds, as white as swans-down, drifted across the changeable April sky, while the breeze, passing through the thick woods, stirred the delicate flower-like shadows on the moist ground.
emptinessnounUS /ˈemptinəs/
the state of containing nothing
From this reading Straight ahead the long, empty road trailed beneath the fresh young foliage of the woods, the little curled red velvet leaves of the oaks shining through the sea-green mist of the hickories and beeches; and she felt that within her soul there was only a continuation of this long, straight emptiness that led on to nothing.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading Straight ahead the long, empty road trailed beneath the fresh young foliage of the woods, the little curled red velvet leaves of the oaks shining through the sea-green mist of the hickories and beeches; and she felt that within her soul there was only a continuation of this long, straight emptiness that led on to nothing.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Straight ahead the long, empty road trailed beneath the fresh young foliage of the woods, the little curled red velvet leaves of the oaks shining through the sea-green mist of the hickories and beeches; and she felt that within her soul there was only a continuation of this long, straight emptiness that led on to nothing.
fleecyadjectiveUS /ˈfliːsi/
(of fabrics) having soft nap produced by brushing
From this reading Overhead flocks of small fleecy clouds, as white as swans-down, drifted across the changeable April sky, while the breeze, passing through the thick woods, stirred the delicate flower-like shadows on the moist ground.
flocksnounUS /flɑːks/
plural of “flock” — a church congregation guided by a pastor
From this reading Overhead flocks of small fleecy clouds, as white as swans-down, drifted across the changeable April sky, while the breeze, passing through the thick woods, stirred the delicate flower-like shadows on the moist ground.
flower-like
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From this reading Overhead flocks of small fleecy clouds, as white as swans-down, drifted across the changeable April sky, while the breeze, passing through the thick woods, stirred the delicate flower-like shadows on the moist ground.
foliagenounUS /ˈfoʊlɪdʒ/
the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading Straight ahead the long, empty road trailed beneath the fresh young foliage of the woods, the little curled red velvet leaves of the oaks shining through the sea-green mist of the hickories and beeches; and she felt that within her soul there was only a continuation of this long, straight emptiness that led on to nothing.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE CEDARS No one met her at the little country station, and leaving her bag for old Jonas, she started out alone to walk the two miles to The Cedars.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Straight ahead the long, empty road trailed beneath the fresh young foliage of the woods, the little curled red velvet leaves of the oaks shining through the sea-green mist of the hickories and beeches; and she felt that within her soul there was only a continuation of this long, straight emptiness that led on to nothing.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Overhead flocks of small fleecy clouds, as white as swans-down, drifted across the changeable April sky, while the breeze, passing through the thick woods, stirred the delicate flower-like shadows on the moist ground.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE CEDARS No one met her at the little country station, and leaving her bag for old Jonas, she started out alone to walk the two miles to The Cedars.
hickoriesnounUS /ˈhɪkəriz/
plural of “hickory” — valuable tough heavy hardwood from various hickory trees
From this reading Straight ahead the long, empty road trailed beneath the fresh young foliage of the woods, the little curled red velvet leaves of the oaks shining through the sea-green mist of the hickories and beeches; and she felt that within her soul there was only a continuation of this long, straight emptiness that led on to nothing.
how
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From this reading "I never understood before how much sadder spring is than autumn."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I never understood before how much sadder spring is than autumn."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Spring is so sad," she thought.
Jonas
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From this reading THE CEDARS No one met her at the little country station, and leaving her bag for old Jonas, she started out alone to walk the two miles to The Cedars.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading Straight ahead the long, empty road trailed beneath the fresh young foliage of the woods, the little curled red velvet leaves of the oaks shining through the sea-green mist of the hickories and beeches; and she felt that within her soul there was only a continuation of this long, straight emptiness that led on to nothing.
the act of departing
From this reading THE CEDARS No one met her at the little country station, and leaving her bag for old Jonas, she started out alone to walk the two miles to The Cedars.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading Straight ahead the long, empty road trailed beneath the fresh young foliage of the woods, the little curled red velvet leaves of the oaks shining through the sea-green mist of the hickories and beeches; and she felt that within her soul there was only a continuation of this long, straight emptiness that led on to nothing.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE CEDARS No one met her at the little country station, and leaving her bag for old Jonas, she started out alone to walk the two miles to The Cedars.
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 Straight ahead the long, empty road trailed beneath the fresh young foliage of the woods, the little curled red velvet leaves of the oaks shining through the sea-green mist of the hickories and beeches; and she felt that within her soul there was only a continuation of this long, straight emptiness that led on to nothing.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading THE CEDARS No one met her at the little country station, and leaving her bag for old Jonas, she started out alone to walk the two miles to The Cedars.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading THE CEDARS No one met her at the little country station, and leaving her bag for old Jonas, she started out alone to walk the two miles to The Cedars.
become covered with mist
From this reading Straight ahead the long, empty road trailed beneath the fresh young foliage of the woods, the little curled red velvet leaves of the oaks shining through the sea-green mist of the hickories and beeches; and she felt that within her soul there was only a continuation of this long, straight emptiness that led on to nothing.
moistadjectiveUS /mɔɪst/
slightly wet
From this reading Overhead flocks of small fleecy clouds, as white as swans-down, drifted across the changeable April sky, while the breeze, passing through the thick woods, stirred the delicate flower-like shadows on the moist ground.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "I never understood before how much sadder spring is than autumn."
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "I never understood before how much sadder spring is than autumn."
not any; not one
From this reading THE CEDARS No one met her at the little country station, and leaving her bag for old Jonas, she started out alone to walk the two miles to The Cedars.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Straight ahead the long, empty road trailed beneath the fresh young foliage of the woods, the little curled red velvet leaves of the oaks shining through the sea-green mist of the hickories and beeches; and she felt that within her soul there was only a continuation of this long, straight emptiness that led on to nothing.
oaksnounUS /oʊks/
plural of “oak” — the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading Straight ahead the long, empty road trailed beneath the fresh young foliage of the woods, the little curled red velvet leaves of the oaks shining through the sea-green mist of the hickories and beeches; and she felt that within her soul there was only a continuation of this long, straight emptiness that led on to nothing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Straight ahead the long, empty road trailed beneath the fresh young foliage of the woods, the little curled red velvet leaves of the oaks shining through the sea-green mist of the hickories and beeches; and she felt that within her soul there was only a continuation of this long, straight emptiness that led on to nothing.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE CEDARS No one met her at the little country station, and leaving her bag for old Jonas, she started out alone to walk the two miles to The Cedars.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Straight ahead the long, empty road trailed beneath the fresh young foliage of the woods, the little curled red velvet leaves of the oaks shining through the sea-green mist of the hickories and beeches; and she felt that within her soul there was only a continuation of this long, straight emptiness that led on to nothing.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE CEDARS No one met her at the little country station, and leaving her bag for old Jonas, she started out alone to walk the two miles to The Cedars.
and nothing more
From this reading Straight ahead the long, empty road trailed beneath the fresh young foliage of the woods, the little curled red velvet leaves of the oaks shining through the sea-green mist of the hickories and beeches; and she felt that within her soul there was only a continuation of this long, straight emptiness that led on to nothing.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE CEDARS No one met her at the little country station, and leaving her bag for old Jonas, she started out alone to walk the two miles to The Cedars.
OverheadadverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhed/
above your head; in the sky
From this reading Overhead flocks of small fleecy clouds, as white as swans-down, drifted across the changeable April sky, while the breeze, passing through the thick woods, stirred the delicate flower-like shadows on the moist ground.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Overhead flocks of small fleecy clouds, as white as swans-down, drifted across the changeable April sky, while the breeze, passing through the thick woods, stirred the delicate flower-like shadows on the moist ground.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Straight ahead the long, empty road trailed beneath the fresh young foliage of the woods, the little curled red velvet leaves of the oaks shining through the sea-green mist of the hickories and beeches; and she felt that within her soul there was only a continuation of this long, straight emptiness that led on to nothing.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Straight ahead the long, empty road trailed beneath the fresh young foliage of the woods, the little curled red velvet leaves of the oaks shining through the sea-green mist of the hickories and beeches; and she felt that within her soul there was only a continuation of this long, straight emptiness that led on to nothing.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading "Spring is so sad," she thought.
sadderadjectiveUS /ˈsædər/
comparative of “sad” — experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading "I never understood before how much sadder spring is than autumn."
sea-greenadjective
of the color of the sea; bluish green
From this reading Straight ahead the long, empty road trailed beneath the fresh young foliage of the woods, the little curled red velvet leaves of the oaks shining through the sea-green mist of the hickories and beeches; and she felt that within her soul there was only a continuation of this long, straight emptiness that led on to nothing.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading Overhead flocks of small fleecy clouds, as white as swans-down, drifted across the changeable April sky, while the breeze, passing through the thick woods, stirred the delicate flower-like shadows on the moist ground.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE CEDARS No one met her at the little country station, and leaving her bag for old Jonas, she started out alone to walk the two miles to The Cedars.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading Straight ahead the long, empty road trailed beneath the fresh young foliage of the woods, the little curled red velvet leaves of the oaks shining through the sea-green mist of the hickories and beeches; and she felt that within her soul there was only a continuation of this long, straight emptiness that led on to nothing.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Overhead flocks of small fleecy clouds, as white as swans-down, drifted across the changeable April sky, while the breeze, passing through the thick woods, stirred the delicate flower-like shadows on the moist ground.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Overhead flocks of small fleecy clouds, as white as swans-down, drifted across the changeable April sky, while the breeze, passing through the thick woods, stirred the delicate flower-like shadows on the moist ground.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Spring is so sad," she thought.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Straight ahead the long, empty road trailed beneath the fresh young foliage of the woods, the little curled red velvet leaves of the oaks shining through the sea-green mist of the hickories and beeches; and she felt that within her soul there was only a continuation of this long, straight emptiness that led on to nothing.
the season of growth
From this reading "Spring is so sad," she thought.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading THE CEDARS No one met her at the little country station, and leaving her bag for old Jonas, she started out alone to walk the two miles to The Cedars.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading THE CEDARS No one met her at the little country station, and leaving her bag for old Jonas, she started out alone to walk the two miles to The Cedars.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Overhead flocks of small fleecy clouds, as white as swans-down, drifted across the changeable April sky, while the breeze, passing through the thick woods, stirred the delicate flower-like shadows on the moist ground.
successive (without a break)
From this reading Straight ahead the long, empty road trailed beneath the fresh young foliage of the woods, the little curled red velvet leaves of the oaks shining through the sea-green mist of the hickories and beeches; and she felt that within her soul there was only a continuation of this long, straight emptiness that led on to nothing.
swans-down
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From this reading Overhead flocks of small fleecy clouds, as white as swans-down, drifted across the changeable April sky, while the breeze, passing through the thick woods, stirred the delicate flower-like shadows on the moist ground.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "I never understood before how much sadder spring is than autumn."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Straight ahead the long, empty road trailed beneath the fresh young foliage of the woods, the little curled red velvet leaves of the oaks shining through the sea-green mist of the hickories and beeches; and she felt that within her soul there was only a continuation of this long, straight emptiness that led on to nothing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CEDARS No one met her at the little country station, and leaving her bag for old Jonas, she started out alone to walk the two miles to The Cedars.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Straight ahead the long, empty road trailed beneath the fresh young foliage of the woods, the little curled red velvet leaves of the oaks shining through the sea-green mist of the hickories and beeches; and she felt that within her soul there was only a continuation of this long, straight emptiness that led on to nothing.
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 Overhead flocks of small fleecy clouds, as white as swans-down, drifted across the changeable April sky, while the breeze, passing through the thick woods, stirred the delicate flower-like shadows on the moist ground.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Straight ahead the long, empty road trailed beneath the fresh young foliage of the woods, the little curled red velvet leaves of the oaks shining through the sea-green mist of the hickories and beeches; and she felt that within her soul there was only a continuation of this long, straight emptiness that led on to nothing.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "Spring is so sad," she thought.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Straight ahead the long, empty road trailed beneath the fresh young foliage of the woods, the little curled red velvet leaves of the oaks shining through the sea-green mist of the hickories and beeches; and she felt that within her soul there was only a continuation of this long, straight emptiness that led on to nothing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE CEDARS No one met her at the little country station, and leaving her bag for old Jonas, she started out alone to walk the two miles to The Cedars.
trailedverbUS /treɪld/
past form of “trail” — to lag or linger behind
From this reading Straight ahead the long, empty road trailed beneath the fresh young foliage of the woods, the little curled red velvet leaves of the oaks shining through the sea-green mist of the hickories and beeches; and she felt that within her soul there was only a continuation of this long, straight emptiness that led on to nothing.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE CEDARS No one met her at the little country station, and leaving her bag for old Jonas, she started out alone to walk the two miles to The Cedars.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading "I never understood before how much sadder spring is than autumn."
velvetnounUS /ˈvelvət/
a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back
From this reading Straight ahead the long, empty road trailed beneath the fresh young foliage of the woods, the little curled red velvet leaves of the oaks shining through the sea-green mist of the hickories and beeches; and she felt that within her soul there was only a continuation of this long, straight emptiness that led on to nothing.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading THE CEDARS No one met her at the little country station, and leaving her bag for old Jonas, she started out alone to walk the two miles to The Cedars.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Straight ahead the long, empty road trailed beneath the fresh young foliage of the woods, the little curled red velvet leaves of the oaks shining through the sea-green mist of the hickories and beeches; and she felt that within her soul there was only a continuation of this long, straight emptiness that led on to nothing.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Overhead flocks of small fleecy clouds, as white as swans-down, drifted across the changeable April sky, while the breeze, passing through the thick woods, stirred the delicate flower-like shadows on the moist ground.
a Caucasian
From this reading Overhead flocks of small fleecy clouds, as white as swans-down, drifted across the changeable April sky, while the breeze, passing through the thick woods, stirred the delicate flower-like shadows on the moist ground.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Straight ahead the long, empty road trailed beneath the fresh young foliage of the woods, the little curled red velvet leaves of the oaks shining through the sea-green mist of the hickories and beeches; and she felt that within her soul there was only a continuation of this long, straight emptiness that led on to nothing.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Straight ahead the long, empty road trailed beneath the fresh young foliage of the woods, the little curled red velvet leaves of the oaks shining through the sea-green mist of the hickories and beeches; and she felt that within her soul there was only a continuation of this long, straight emptiness that led on to nothing.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Straight ahead the long, empty road trailed beneath the fresh young foliage of the woods, the little curled red velvet leaves of the oaks shining through the sea-green mist of the hickories and beeches; and she felt that within her soul there was only a continuation of this long, straight emptiness that led on to nothing.
