used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a field stood on end, and the hoed ground was uneven; but with no seeming of weariness her red dress flashed steadfastly across the green spears, and her voice was raised to shout: "Hello, Samson!"
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Sally clambered lightly over the fence, and started on the last stage of her journey, the climb across the young corn rows.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sally clambered lightly over the fence, and started on the last stage of her journey, the climb across the young corn rows.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading He did not remove his hat or descend from his place of rest, and Sally, who expected no such attention, came smilingly on.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was a field stood on end, and the hoed ground was uneven; but with no seeming of weariness her red dress flashed steadfastly across the green spears, and her voice was raised to shout: "Hello, Samson!"
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He did not remove his hat or descend from his place of rest, and Sally, who expected no such attention, came smilingly on.
clamberedverbUS /ˈklæmbərd/
past form of “clamber” — climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling
From this reading Sally clambered lightly over the fence, and started on the last stage of her journey, the climb across the young corn rows.
climbverbUS /klaɪm/
go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading Sally clambered lightly over the fence, and started on the last stage of her journey, the climb across the young corn rows.
tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times
From this reading Sally clambered lightly over the fence, and started on the last stage of her journey, the climb across the young corn rows.
descendverbUS /dɪˈsend/
move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading He did not remove his hat or descend from his place of rest, and Sally, who expected no such attention, came smilingly on.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not remove his hat or descend from his place of rest, and Sally, who expected no such attention, came smilingly on.
put on clothes
From this reading It was a field stood on end, and the hoed ground was uneven; but with no seeming of weariness her red dress flashed steadfastly across the green spears, and her voice was raised to shout: "Hello, Samson!"
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading It was a field stood on end, and the hoed ground was uneven; but with no seeming of weariness her red dress flashed steadfastly across the green spears, and her voice was raised to shout: "Hello, Samson!"
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading He did not remove his hat or descend from his place of rest, and Sally, who expected no such attention, came smilingly on.
enclose with a fence
From this reading Sally clambered lightly over the fence, and started on the last stage of her journey, the climb across the young corn rows.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading It was a field stood on end, and the hoed ground was uneven; but with no seeming of weariness her red dress flashed steadfastly across the green spears, and her voice was raised to shout: "Hello, Samson!"
past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading It was a field stood on end, and the hoed ground was uneven; but with no seeming of weariness her red dress flashed steadfastly across the green spears, and her voice was raised to shout: "Hello, Samson!"
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He did not remove his hat or descend from his place of rest, and Sally, who expected no such attention, came smilingly on.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading It was a field stood on end, and the hoed ground was uneven; but with no seeming of weariness her red dress flashed steadfastly across the green spears, and her voice was raised to shout: "Hello, Samson!"
greetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading The young man looked up and waved a languid greeting.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading It was a field stood on end, and the hoed ground was uneven; but with no seeming of weariness her red dress flashed steadfastly across the green spears, and her voice was raised to shout: "Hello, Samson!"
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading He did not remove his hat or descend from his place of rest, and Sally, who expected no such attention, came smilingly on.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He did not remove his hat or descend from his place of rest, and Sally, who expected no such attention, came smilingly on.
HellonounUS /həˈloʊ/
an expression of greeting
From this reading It was a field stood on end, and the hoed ground was uneven; but with no seeming of weariness her red dress flashed steadfastly across the green spears, and her voice was raised to shout: "Hello, Samson!"
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Sally clambered lightly over the fence, and started on the last stage of her journey, the climb across the young corn rows.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading Samson was her hero.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He did not remove his hat or descend from his place of rest, and Sally, who expected no such attention, came smilingly on.
hoed
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From this reading It was a field stood on end, and the hoed ground was uneven; but with no seeming of weariness her red dress flashed steadfastly across the green spears, and her voice was raised to shout: "Hello, Samson!"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a field stood on end, and the hoed ground was uneven; but with no seeming of weariness her red dress flashed steadfastly across the green spears, and her voice was raised to shout: "Hello, Samson!"
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Sally clambered lightly over the fence, and started on the last stage of her journey, the climb across the young corn rows.
languidadjectiveUS /ˈlæŋɡwəd/
lacking spirit or liveliness
From this reading The young man looked up and waved a languid greeting.
immediately past
From this reading Sally clambered lightly over the fence, and started on the last stage of her journey, the climb across the young corn rows.
without good reason
From this reading Sally clambered lightly over the fence, and started on the last stage of her journey, the climb across the young corn rows.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The young man looked up and waved a languid greeting.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The young man looked up and waved a languid greeting.
not any; not one
From this reading It was a field stood on end, and the hoed ground was uneven; but with no seeming of weariness her red dress flashed steadfastly across the green spears, and her voice was raised to shout: "Hello, Samson!"
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not remove his hat or descend from his place of rest, and Sally, who expected no such attention, came smilingly on.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sally clambered lightly over the fence, and started on the last stage of her journey, the climb across the young corn rows.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Sally clambered lightly over the fence, and started on the last stage of her journey, the climb across the young corn rows.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He did not remove his hat or descend from his place of rest, and Sally, who expected no such attention, came smilingly on.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Sally clambered lightly over the fence, and started on the last stage of her journey, the climb across the young corn rows.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He did not remove his hat or descend from his place of rest, and Sally, who expected no such attention, came smilingly on.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading It was a field stood on end, and the hoed ground was uneven; but with no seeming of weariness her red dress flashed steadfastly across the green spears, and her voice was raised to shout: "Hello, Samson!"
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading It was a field stood on end, and the hoed ground was uneven; but with no seeming of weariness her red dress flashed steadfastly across the green spears, and her voice was raised to shout: "Hello, Samson!"
removeverbUS /riˈmuːv/
remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
From this reading He did not remove his hat or descend from his place of rest, and Sally, who expected no such attention, came smilingly on.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading He did not remove his hat or descend from his place of rest, and Sally, who expected no such attention, came smilingly on.
rowsnounUS /roʊz/
plural of “row” — an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading Sally clambered lightly over the fence, and started on the last stage of her journey, the climb across the young corn rows.
SallynounUS /ˈsæli/
witty remark
From this reading Sally clambered lightly over the fence, and started on the last stage of her journey, the climb across the young corn rows.
SamsonnounUS /ˈsæmsən/
(Old Testament) a judge of Israel who performed herculean feats of strength against the Philistines until he was betrayed to them by his mistress Delilah
From this reading It was a field stood on end, and the hoed ground was uneven; but with no seeming of weariness her red dress flashed steadfastly across the green spears, and her voice was raised to shout: "Hello, Samson!"
seemingadjectiveUS /ˈsiːmɪŋ/
appearing as such but not necessarily so
From this reading It was a field stood on end, and the hoed ground was uneven; but with no seeming of weariness her red dress flashed steadfastly across the green spears, and her voice was raised to shout: "Hello, Samson!"
utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
From this reading It was a field stood on end, and the hoed ground was uneven; but with no seeming of weariness her red dress flashed steadfastly across the green spears, and her voice was raised to shout: "Hello, Samson!"
smilinglyadverbUS /ˈsmaɪlɪŋli/
with smiles; in a smiling manner
From this reading He did not remove his hat or descend from his place of rest, and Sally, who expected no such attention, came smilingly on.
spearsnounUS /spɪrz/
plural of “spear” — a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
From this reading It was a field stood on end, and the hoed ground was uneven; but with no seeming of weariness her red dress flashed steadfastly across the green spears, and her voice was raised to shout: "Hello, Samson!"
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading Sally clambered lightly over the fence, and started on the last stage of her journey, the climb across the young corn rows.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Sally clambered lightly over the fence, and started on the last stage of her journey, the climb across the young corn rows.
steadfastlyadverbUS /ˈstedfæstli/
with resolute determination
From this reading It was a field stood on end, and the hoed ground was uneven; but with no seeming of weariness her red dress flashed steadfastly across the green spears, and her voice was raised to shout: "Hello, Samson!"
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading It was a field stood on end, and the hoed ground was uneven; but with no seeming of weariness her red dress flashed steadfastly across the green spears, and her voice was raised to shout: "Hello, Samson!"
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He did not remove his hat or descend from his place of rest, and Sally, who expected no such attention, came smilingly on.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Sally clambered lightly over the fence, and started on the last stage of her journey, the climb across the young corn rows.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was a field stood on end, and the hoed ground was uneven; but with no seeming of weariness her red dress flashed steadfastly across the green spears, and her voice was raised to shout: "Hello, Samson!"
unevenadjectiveUS /əˈniːvən/
not even or uniform as e.g. in shape or texture
From this reading It was a field stood on end, and the hoed ground was uneven; but with no seeming of weariness her red dress flashed steadfastly across the green spears, and her voice was raised to shout: "Hello, Samson!"
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The young man looked up and waved a languid greeting.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading It was a field stood on end, and the hoed ground was uneven; but with no seeming of weariness her red dress flashed steadfastly across the green spears, and her voice was raised to shout: "Hello, Samson!"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a field stood on end, and the hoed ground was uneven; but with no seeming of weariness her red dress flashed steadfastly across the green spears, and her voice was raised to shout: "Hello, Samson!"
past form of “wave” — signal with the hands or nod
From this reading The young man looked up and waved a languid greeting.
wearinessnounUS /ˈwɪrinəs/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading It was a field stood on end, and the hoed ground was uneven; but with no seeming of weariness her red dress flashed steadfastly across the green spears, and her voice was raised to shout: "Hello, Samson!"
which person or people
From this reading He did not remove his hat or descend from his place of rest, and Sally, who expected no such attention, came smilingly on.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was a field stood on end, and the hoed ground was uneven; but with no seeming of weariness her red dress flashed steadfastly across the green spears, and her voice was raised to shout: "Hello, Samson!"
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Sally clambered lightly over the fence, and started on the last stage of her journey, the climb across the young corn rows.
