used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A young man strode along through one of the principal streets of the town of Woodford, New Hampshire, with his blue eyes clouded and an expression of mingled displeasure and purpose about the firm lines of his mouth.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A young man strode along through one of the principal streets of the town of Woodford, New Hampshire, with his blue eyes clouded and an expression of mingled displeasure and purpose about the firm lines of his mouth.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading It was an April afternoon and the warm sunshine uncurling the tiny buds on the old elm trees lit to a brighter hue the yellow Forsythia bushes already in bloom in the gardens along the way.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading A young man strode along through one of the principal streets of the town of Woodford, New Hampshire, with his blue eyes clouded and an expression of mingled displeasure and purpose about the firm lines of his mouth.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading It was an April afternoon and the warm sunshine uncurling the tiny buds on the old elm trees lit to a brighter hue the yellow Forsythia bushes already in bloom in the gardens along the way.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A young man strode along through one of the principal streets of the town of Woodford, New Hampshire, with his blue eyes clouded and an expression of mingled displeasure and purpose about the firm lines of his mouth.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A young man strode along through one of the principal streets of the town of Woodford, New Hampshire, with his blue eyes clouded and an expression of mingled displeasure and purpose about the firm lines of his mouth.
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading Within a few yards of this car the young man paused, frowning, and then gazed anxiously up toward the closed door of the house.
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading It was an April afternoon and the warm sunshine uncurling the tiny buds on the old elm trees lit to a brighter hue the yellow Forsythia bushes already in bloom in the gardens along the way.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Author of "The Ranch Girls Series," etc.
bloomnounUS /bluːm/
the organic process of bearing flowers
From this reading It was an April afternoon and the warm sunshine uncurling the tiny buds on the old elm trees lit to a brighter hue the yellow Forsythia bushes already in bloom in the gardens along the way.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading A young man strode along through one of the principal streets of the town of Woodford, New Hampshire, with his blue eyes clouded and an expression of mingled displeasure and purpose about the firm lines of his mouth.
brighteradjectiveUS /ˈbraɪtər/
comparative of “bright” — emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading It was an April afternoon and the warm sunshine uncurling the tiny buds on the old elm trees lit to a brighter hue the yellow Forsythia bushes already in bloom in the gardens along the way.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading Standing in front of an inconspicuous brown cottage was a large touring car, empty of occupants.
budsnounUS /bʌdz/
plural of “bud” — a partially opened flower
From this reading It was an April afternoon and the warm sunshine uncurling the tiny buds on the old elm trees lit to a brighter hue the yellow Forsythia bushes already in bloom in the gardens along the way.
plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading It was an April afternoon and the warm sunshine uncurling the tiny buds on the old elm trees lit to a brighter hue the yellow Forsythia bushes already in bloom in the gardens along the way.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Standing in front of an inconspicuous brown cottage was a large touring car, empty of occupants.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Within a few yards of this car the young man paused, frowning, and then gazed anxiously up toward the closed door of the house.
cloudedadjectiveUS /ˈklaʊdɪd/
made troubled or apprehensive or distressed in appearance
From this reading A young man strode along through one of the principal streets of the town of Woodford, New Hampshire, with his blue eyes clouded and an expression of mingled displeasure and purpose about the firm lines of his mouth.
a small house with a single story
From this reading Standing in front of an inconspicuous brown cottage was a large touring car, empty of occupants.
displeasurenounUS /dɪˈspleʒər/
the feeling of being displeased or annoyed or dissatisfied with someone or something
From this reading A young man strode along through one of the principal streets of the town of Woodford, New Hampshire, with his blue eyes clouded and an expression of mingled displeasure and purpose about the firm lines of his mouth.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Within a few yards of this car the young man paused, frowning, and then gazed anxiously up toward the closed door of the house.
elmnounUS /elm/
any of various trees of the genus Ulmus: important timber or shade trees
From this reading It was an April afternoon and the warm sunshine uncurling the tiny buds on the old elm trees lit to a brighter hue the yellow Forsythia bushes already in bloom in the gardens along the way.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading Standing in front of an inconspicuous brown cottage was a large touring car, empty of occupants.
etc
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From this reading Author of "The Ranch Girls Series," etc.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading A young man strode along through one of the principal streets of the town of Woodford, New Hampshire, with his blue eyes clouded and an expression of mingled displeasure and purpose about the firm lines of his mouth.
opinion or judgment
From this reading A young man strode along through one of the principal streets of the town of Woodford, New Hampshire, with his blue eyes clouded and an expression of mingled displeasure and purpose about the firm lines of his mouth.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Within a few yards of this car the young man paused, frowning, and then gazed anxiously up toward the closed door of the house.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading A young man strode along through one of the principal streets of the town of Woodford, New Hampshire, with his blue eyes clouded and an expression of mingled displeasure and purpose about the firm lines of his mouth.
ForsythianounUS /fɔːrˈsɪθiə/
any of various early blooming oleaceous shrubs of the genus Forsythia; native to eastern Asia and southern Europe but widely cultivated for their branches of bright yellow bell-shaped flowers
From this reading It was an April afternoon and the warm sunshine uncurling the tiny buds on the old elm trees lit to a brighter hue the yellow Forsythia bushes already in bloom in the gardens along the way.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Standing in front of an inconspicuous brown cottage was a large touring car, empty of occupants.
frowningadjectiveUS /ˈfraʊnɪŋ/
showing displeasure or anger
From this reading Within a few yards of this car the young man paused, frowning, and then gazed anxiously up toward the closed door of the house.
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading It was an April afternoon and the warm sunshine uncurling the tiny buds on the old elm trees lit to a brighter hue the yellow Forsythia bushes already in bloom in the gardens along the way.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Within a few yards of this car the young man paused, frowning, and then gazed anxiously up toward the closed door of the house.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Author of "The Ranch Girls Series," etc.
HampshirenounUS /ˈhæmpʃər/
a county of southern England on the English Channel
From this reading A young man strode along through one of the principal streets of the town of Woodford, New Hampshire, with his blue eyes clouded and an expression of mingled displeasure and purpose about the firm lines of his mouth.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A young man strode along through one of the principal streets of the town of Woodford, New Hampshire, with his blue eyes clouded and an expression of mingled displeasure and purpose about the firm lines of his mouth.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Within a few yards of this car the young man paused, frowning, and then gazed anxiously up toward the closed door of the house.
huenounUS /hjuː/
the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength
From this reading It was an April afternoon and the warm sunshine uncurling the tiny buds on the old elm trees lit to a brighter hue the yellow Forsythia bushes already in bloom in the gardens along the way.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was an April afternoon and the warm sunshine uncurling the tiny buds on the old elm trees lit to a brighter hue the yellow Forsythia bushes already in bloom in the gardens along the way.
inconspicuousadjectiveUS /ˌɪŋˈkɑːnspɪkwəs/
not prominent or readily noticeable
From this reading Standing in front of an inconspicuous brown cottage was a large touring car, empty of occupants.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was an April afternoon and the warm sunshine uncurling the tiny buds on the old elm trees lit to a brighter hue the yellow Forsythia bushes already in bloom in the gardens along the way.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Standing in front of an inconspicuous brown cottage was a large touring car, empty of occupants.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading A young man strode along through one of the principal streets of the town of Woodford, New Hampshire, with his blue eyes clouded and an expression of mingled displeasure and purpose about the firm lines of his mouth.
provided with artificial light
From this reading It was an April afternoon and the warm sunshine uncurling the tiny buds on the old elm trees lit to a brighter hue the yellow Forsythia bushes already in bloom in the gardens along the way.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A young man strode along through one of the principal streets of the town of Woodford, New Hampshire, with his blue eyes clouded and an expression of mingled displeasure and purpose about the firm lines of his mouth.
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading A young man strode along through one of the principal streets of the town of Woodford, New Hampshire, with his blue eyes clouded and an expression of mingled displeasure and purpose about the firm lines of his mouth.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading A young man strode along through one of the principal streets of the town of Woodford, New Hampshire, with his blue eyes clouded and an expression of mingled displeasure and purpose about the firm lines of his mouth.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A young man strode along through one of the principal streets of the town of Woodford, New Hampshire, with his blue eyes clouded and an expression of mingled displeasure and purpose about the firm lines of his mouth.
occupantsnounUS /ˈɑːkjəpənts/
plural of “occupant” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading Standing in front of an inconspicuous brown cottage was a large touring car, empty of occupants.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Author of "The Ranch Girls Series," etc.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It was an April afternoon and the warm sunshine uncurling the tiny buds on the old elm trees lit to a brighter hue the yellow Forsythia bushes already in bloom in the gardens along the way.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was an April afternoon and the warm sunshine uncurling the tiny buds on the old elm trees lit to a brighter hue the yellow Forsythia bushes already in bloom in the gardens along the way.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A young man strode along through one of the principal streets of the town of Woodford, New Hampshire, with his blue eyes clouded and an expression of mingled displeasure and purpose about the firm lines of his mouth.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading Within a few yards of this car the young man paused, frowning, and then gazed anxiously up toward the closed door of the house.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading A young man strode along through one of the principal streets of the town of Woodford, New Hampshire, with his blue eyes clouded and an expression of mingled displeasure and purpose about the firm lines of his mouth.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading A young man strode along through one of the principal streets of the town of Woodford, New Hampshire, with his blue eyes clouded and an expression of mingled displeasure and purpose about the firm lines of his mouth.
RanchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading Author of "The Ranch Girls Series," etc.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading Author of "The Ranch Girls Series," etc.
having a supporting base
From this reading Standing in front of an inconspicuous brown cottage was a large touring car, empty of occupants.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading A young man strode along through one of the principal streets of the town of Woodford, New Hampshire, with his blue eyes clouded and an expression of mingled displeasure and purpose about the firm lines of his mouth.
strodeverbUS /stroʊd/
inflected form of “stride” — walk with long steps
From this reading A young man strode along through one of the principal streets of the town of Woodford, New Hampshire, with his blue eyes clouded and an expression of mingled displeasure and purpose about the firm lines of his mouth.
the rays of the sun
From this reading It was an April afternoon and the warm sunshine uncurling the tiny buds on the old elm trees lit to a brighter hue the yellow Forsythia bushes already in bloom in the gardens along the way.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Author of "The Ranch Girls Series," etc.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Within a few yards of this car the young man paused, frowning, and then gazed anxiously up toward the closed door of the house.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Within a few yards of this car the young man paused, frowning, and then gazed anxiously up toward the closed door of the house.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading A young man strode along through one of the principal streets of the town of Woodford, New Hampshire, with his blue eyes clouded and an expression of mingled displeasure and purpose about the firm lines of his mouth.
very small
From this reading It was an April afternoon and the warm sunshine uncurling the tiny buds on the old elm trees lit to a brighter hue the yellow Forsythia bushes already in bloom in the gardens along the way.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was an April afternoon and the warm sunshine uncurling the tiny buds on the old elm trees lit to a brighter hue the yellow Forsythia bushes already in bloom in the gardens along the way.
touringverbUS /ˈtʊrɪŋ/
-ing form of “tour” — make a tour of a certain place
From this reading Standing in front of an inconspicuous brown cottage was a large touring car, empty of occupants.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Within a few yards of this car the young man paused, frowning, and then gazed anxiously up toward the closed door of the house.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading A young man strode along through one of the principal streets of the town of Woodford, New Hampshire, with his blue eyes clouded and an expression of mingled displeasure and purpose about the firm lines of his mouth.
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 It was an April afternoon and the warm sunshine uncurling the tiny buds on the old elm trees lit to a brighter hue the yellow Forsythia bushes already in bloom in the gardens along the way.
uncurling
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From this reading It was an April afternoon and the warm sunshine uncurling the tiny buds on the old elm trees lit to a brighter hue the yellow Forsythia bushes already in bloom in the gardens along the way.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Within a few yards of this car the young man paused, frowning, and then gazed anxiously up toward the closed door of the house.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading It was an April afternoon and the warm sunshine uncurling the tiny buds on the old elm trees lit to a brighter hue the yellow Forsythia bushes already in bloom in the gardens along the way.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was an April afternoon and the warm sunshine uncurling the tiny buds on the old elm trees lit to a brighter hue the yellow Forsythia bushes already in bloom in the gardens along the way.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It was an April afternoon and the warm sunshine uncurling the tiny buds on the old elm trees lit to a brighter hue the yellow Forsythia bushes already in bloom in the gardens along the way.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A young man strode along through one of the principal streets of the town of Woodford, New Hampshire, with his blue eyes clouded and an expression of mingled displeasure and purpose about the firm lines of his mouth.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Within a few yards of this car the young man paused, frowning, and then gazed anxiously up toward the closed door of the house.
Woodford
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From this reading A young man strode along through one of the principal streets of the town of Woodford, New Hampshire, with his blue eyes clouded and an expression of mingled displeasure and purpose about the firm lines of his mouth.
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading Within a few yards of this car the young man paused, frowning, and then gazed anxiously up toward the closed door of the house.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading It was an April afternoon and the warm sunshine uncurling the tiny buds on the old elm trees lit to a brighter hue the yellow Forsythia bushes already in bloom in the gardens along the way.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading A young man strode along through one of the principal streets of the town of Woodford, New Hampshire, with his blue eyes clouded and an expression of mingled displeasure and purpose about the firm lines of his mouth.
