used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "With what free growth the elm and plane Fling their huge arms across my way; Gray, old, and cumber'd with a train Of vines, as huge, and old, and gray!
from one side of something to the other
From this reading "With what free growth the elm and plane Fling their huge arms across my way; Gray, old, and cumber'd with a train Of vines, as huge, and old, and gray!
actornounUS /ˈæktər/
a theatrical performer
From this reading I had heard enough of my father's early adventures to know that the man mentioned in the last chapter had been a conspicuous actor in them, and remembered that the latter enjoyed the fullest confidence of the former.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading I had heard enough of my father's early adventures to know that the man mentioned in the last chapter had been a conspicuous actor in them, and remembered that the latter enjoyed the fullest confidence of the former.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "With what free growth the elm and plane Fling their huge arms across my way; Gray, old, and cumber'd with a train Of vines, as huge, and old, and gray!
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading At any rate, I was now with a friend, and no longer thought it necessary to be on my guard.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading "With what free growth the elm and plane Fling their huge arms across my way; Gray, old, and cumber'd with a train Of vines, as huge, and old, and gray!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "With what free growth the elm and plane Fling their huge arms across my way; Gray, old, and cumber'd with a train Of vines, as huge, and old, and gray!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At any rate, I was now with a friend, and no longer thought it necessary to be on my guard.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading At any rate, I was now with a friend, and no longer thought it necessary to be on my guard.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I had heard enough of my father's early adventures to know that the man mentioned in the last chapter had been a conspicuous actor in them, and remembered that the latter enjoyed the fullest confidence of the former.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was news to me, however, that Sureflint and the Trackless were the same person; though, when I came to reflect on the past, I had some faint recollection of having once before heard something of the sort.
BRYANT
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Free stray the lucid streams, and find No taint in these fresh lawns and shades; Free spring the flowers that scent the wind, Where never scythe has swept the glades."--BRYANT.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It was news to me, however, that Sureflint and the Trackless were the same person; though, when I came to reflect on the past, I had some faint recollection of having once before heard something of the sort.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading I had heard enough of my father's early adventures to know that the man mentioned in the last chapter had been a conspicuous actor in them, and remembered that the latter enjoyed the fullest confidence of the former.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading I had heard enough of my father's early adventures to know that the man mentioned in the last chapter had been a conspicuous actor in them, and remembered that the latter enjoyed the fullest confidence of the former.
conspicuousadjectiveUS /kənˈspɪkjuːəs/
obvious to the eye or mind
From this reading I had heard enough of my father's early adventures to know that the man mentioned in the last chapter had been a conspicuous actor in them, and remembered that the latter enjoyed the fullest confidence of the former.
cumber'd
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "With what free growth the elm and plane Fling their huge arms across my way; Gray, old, and cumber'd with a train Of vines, as huge, and old, and gray!
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 I had heard enough of my father's early adventures to know that the man mentioned in the last chapter had been a conspicuous actor in them, and remembered that the latter enjoyed the fullest confidence of the former.
elmnounUS /elm/
any of various trees of the genus Ulmus: important timber or shade trees
From this reading "With what free growth the elm and plane Fling their huge arms across my way; Gray, old, and cumber'd with a train Of vines, as huge, and old, and gray!
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading I had heard enough of my father's early adventures to know that the man mentioned in the last chapter had been a conspicuous actor in them, and remembered that the latter enjoyed the fullest confidence of the former.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading I had heard enough of my father's early adventures to know that the man mentioned in the last chapter had been a conspicuous actor in them, and remembered that the latter enjoyed the fullest confidence of the former.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading It was news to me, however, that Sureflint and the Trackless were the same person; though, when I came to reflect on the past, I had some faint recollection of having once before heard something of the sort.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading I had heard enough of my father's early adventures to know that the man mentioned in the last chapter had been a conspicuous actor in them, and remembered that the latter enjoyed the fullest confidence of the former.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Free stray the lucid streams, and find No taint in these fresh lawns and shades; Free spring the flowers that scent the wind, Where never scythe has swept the glades."--BRYANT.
FlingverbUS /flɪŋ/
throw with force or recklessness
From this reading "With what free growth the elm and plane Fling their huge arms across my way; Gray, old, and cumber'd with a train Of vines, as huge, and old, and gray!
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Free stray the lucid streams, and find No taint in these fresh lawns and shades; Free spring the flowers that scent the wind, Where never scythe has swept the glades."--BRYANT.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading I had heard enough of my father's early adventures to know that the man mentioned in the last chapter had been a conspicuous actor in them, and remembered that the latter enjoyed the fullest confidence of the former.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading "With what free growth the elm and plane Fling their huge arms across my way; Gray, old, and cumber'd with a train Of vines, as huge, and old, and gray!
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Free stray the lucid streams, and find No taint in these fresh lawns and shades; Free spring the flowers that scent the wind, Where never scythe has swept the glades."--BRYANT.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading At any rate, I was now with a friend, and no longer thought it necessary to be on my guard.
fullestadjectiveUS /ˈfʊləst/
superlative of “full” — containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading I had heard enough of my father's early adventures to know that the man mentioned in the last chapter had been a conspicuous actor in them, and remembered that the latter enjoyed the fullest confidence of the former.
gladesnounUS /ɡleɪdz/
plural of “glade” — a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area
From this reading Free stray the lucid streams, and find No taint in these fresh lawns and shades; Free spring the flowers that scent the wind, Where never scythe has swept the glades."--BRYANT.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading "With what free growth the elm and plane Fling their huge arms across my way; Gray, old, and cumber'd with a train Of vines, as huge, and old, and gray!
growthnounUS /ɡroʊθ/
(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 "With what free growth the elm and plane Fling their huge arms across my way; Gray, old, and cumber'd with a train Of vines, as huge, and old, and gray!
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading At any rate, I was now with a friend, and no longer thought it necessary to be on my guard.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had heard enough of my father's early adventures to know that the man mentioned in the last chapter had been a conspicuous actor in them, and remembered that the latter enjoyed the fullest confidence of the former.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Free stray the lucid streams, and find No taint in these fresh lawns and shades; Free spring the flowers that scent the wind, Where never scythe has swept the glades."--BRYANT.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading It was news to me, however, that Sureflint and the Trackless were the same person; though, when I came to reflect on the past, I had some faint recollection of having once before heard something of the sort.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading I had heard enough of my father's early adventures to know that the man mentioned in the last chapter had been a conspicuous actor in them, and remembered that the latter enjoyed the fullest confidence of the former.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading It was news to me, however, that Sureflint and the Trackless were the same person; though, when I came to reflect on the past, I had some faint recollection of having once before heard something of the sort.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading "With what free growth the elm and plane Fling their huge arms across my way; Gray, old, and cumber'd with a train Of vines, as huge, and old, and gray!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I had heard enough of my father's early adventures to know that the man mentioned in the last chapter had been a conspicuous actor in them, and remembered that the latter enjoyed the fullest confidence of the former.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Free stray the lucid streams, and find No taint in these fresh lawns and shades; Free spring the flowers that scent the wind, Where never scythe has swept the glades."--BRYANT.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was news to me, however, that Sureflint and the Trackless were the same person; though, when I came to reflect on the past, I had some faint recollection of having once before heard something of the sort.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I had heard enough of my father's early adventures to know that the man mentioned in the last chapter had been a conspicuous actor in them, and remembered that the latter enjoyed the fullest confidence of the former.
immediately past
From this reading I had heard enough of my father's early adventures to know that the man mentioned in the last chapter had been a conspicuous actor in them, and remembered that the latter enjoyed the fullest confidence of the former.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading I had heard enough of my father's early adventures to know that the man mentioned in the last chapter had been a conspicuous actor in them, and remembered that the latter enjoyed the fullest confidence of the former.
lawnsnounUS /lɔːnz/
plural of “lawn” — a field of cultivated and mowed grass
From this reading Free stray the lucid streams, and find No taint in these fresh lawns and shades; Free spring the flowers that scent the wind, Where never scythe has swept the glades."--BRYANT.
for more time
From this reading At any rate, I was now with a friend, and no longer thought it necessary to be on my guard.
lucidadjectiveUS /ˈluːsəd/
(of language) transparently clear; easily understandable
From this reading Free stray the lucid streams, and find No taint in these fresh lawns and shades; Free spring the flowers that scent the wind, Where never scythe has swept the glades."--BRYANT.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I had heard enough of my father's early adventures to know that the man mentioned in the last chapter had been a conspicuous actor in them, and remembered that the latter enjoyed the fullest confidence of the former.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was news to me, however, that Sureflint and the Trackless were the same person; though, when I came to reflect on the past, I had some faint recollection of having once before heard something of the sort.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading I had heard enough of my father's early adventures to know that the man mentioned in the last chapter had been a conspicuous actor in them, and remembered that the latter enjoyed the fullest confidence of the former.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "With what free growth the elm and plane Fling their huge arms across my way; Gray, old, and cumber'd with a train Of vines, as huge, and old, and gray!
absolutely essential
From this reading At any rate, I was now with a friend, and no longer thought it necessary to be on my guard.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Free stray the lucid streams, and find No taint in these fresh lawns and shades; Free spring the flowers that scent the wind, Where never scythe has swept the glades."--BRYANT.
information about recent and important events
From this reading It was news to me, however, that Sureflint and the Trackless were the same person; though, when I came to reflect on the past, I had some faint recollection of having once before heard something of the sort.
not any; not one
From this reading Free stray the lucid streams, and find No taint in these fresh lawns and shades; Free spring the flowers that scent the wind, Where never scythe has swept the glades."--BRYANT.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading At any rate, I was now with a friend, and no longer thought it necessary to be on my guard.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "With what free growth the elm and plane Fling their huge arms across my way; Gray, old, and cumber'd with a train Of vines, as huge, and old, and gray!
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "With what free growth the elm and plane Fling their huge arms across my way; Gray, old, and cumber'd with a train Of vines, as huge, and old, and gray!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was news to me, however, that Sureflint and the Trackless were the same person; though, when I came to reflect on the past, I had some faint recollection of having once before heard something of the sort.
on one occasion
From this reading It was news to me, however, that Sureflint and the Trackless were the same person; though, when I came to reflect on the past, I had some faint recollection of having once before heard something of the sort.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading It was news to me, however, that Sureflint and the Trackless were the same person; though, when I came to reflect on the past, I had some faint recollection of having once before heard something of the sort.
a human being
From this reading It was news to me, however, that Sureflint and the Trackless were the same person; though, when I came to reflect on the past, I had some faint recollection of having once before heard something of the sort.
planenounUS /pleɪn/
an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading "With what free growth the elm and plane Fling their huge arms across my way; Gray, old, and cumber'd with a train Of vines, as huge, and old, and gray!
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading At any rate, I was now with a friend, and no longer thought it necessary to be on my guard.
recollectionnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃən/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading It was news to me, however, that Sureflint and the Trackless were the same person; though, when I came to reflect on the past, I had some faint recollection of having once before heard something of the sort.
reflectverbUS /rɪˈflekt/
manifest or bring back
From this reading It was news to me, however, that Sureflint and the Trackless were the same person; though, when I came to reflect on the past, I had some faint recollection of having once before heard something of the sort.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading I had heard enough of my father's early adventures to know that the man mentioned in the last chapter had been a conspicuous actor in them, and remembered that the latter enjoyed the fullest confidence of the former.
Identical; not different.
From this reading It was news to me, however, that Sureflint and the Trackless were the same person; though, when I came to reflect on the past, I had some faint recollection of having once before heard something of the sort.
scentnounUS /sɛnt/
A distinctive smell or aroma.
From this reading Free stray the lucid streams, and find No taint in these fresh lawns and shades; Free spring the flowers that scent the wind, Where never scythe has swept the glades."--BRYANT.
scythenounUS /sɪθ/
an edge tool for cutting grass; has a long handle that must be held with both hands and a curved blade that moves parallel to the ground
From this reading Free stray the lucid streams, and find No taint in these fresh lawns and shades; Free spring the flowers that scent the wind, Where never scythe has swept the glades."--BRYANT.
shadesnounUS /ʃeɪdz/
(plural) something that reminds you of someone or something
From this reading Free stray the lucid streams, and find No taint in these fresh lawns and shades; Free spring the flowers that scent the wind, Where never scythe has swept the glades."--BRYANT.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It was news to me, however, that Sureflint and the Trackless were the same person; though, when I came to reflect on the past, I had some faint recollection of having once before heard something of the sort.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading It was news to me, however, that Sureflint and the Trackless were the same person; though, when I came to reflect on the past, I had some faint recollection of having once before heard something of the sort.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading It was news to me, however, that Sureflint and the Trackless were the same person; though, when I came to reflect on the past, I had some faint recollection of having once before heard something of the sort.
the season of growth
From this reading Free stray the lucid streams, and find No taint in these fresh lawns and shades; Free spring the flowers that scent the wind, Where never scythe has swept the glades."--BRYANT.
strayverbUS /streɪ/
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading Free stray the lucid streams, and find No taint in these fresh lawns and shades; Free spring the flowers that scent the wind, Where never scythe has swept the glades."--BRYANT.
streamsnounUS /striːmz/
plural of “stream” — a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading Free stray the lucid streams, and find No taint in these fresh lawns and shades; Free spring the flowers that scent the wind, Where never scythe has swept the glades."--BRYANT.
Sureflint
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was news to me, however, that Sureflint and the Trackless were the same person; though, when I came to reflect on the past, I had some faint recollection of having once before heard something of the sort.
possessing sweep
From this reading Free stray the lucid streams, and find No taint in these fresh lawns and shades; Free spring the flowers that scent the wind, Where never scythe has swept the glades."--BRYANT.
taintnounUS /teɪnt/
the state of being contaminated
From this reading Free stray the lucid streams, and find No taint in these fresh lawns and shades; Free spring the flowers that scent the wind, Where never scythe has swept the glades."--BRYANT.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Free stray the lucid streams, and find No taint in these fresh lawns and shades; Free spring the flowers that scent the wind, Where never scythe has swept the glades."--BRYANT.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "With what free growth the elm and plane Fling their huge arms across my way; Gray, old, and cumber'd with a train Of vines, as huge, and old, and gray!
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "With what free growth the elm and plane Fling their huge arms across my way; Gray, old, and cumber'd with a train Of vines, as huge, and old, and gray!
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I had heard enough of my father's early adventures to know that the man mentioned in the last chapter had been a conspicuous actor in them, and remembered that the latter enjoyed the fullest confidence of the former.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Free stray the lucid streams, and find No taint in these fresh lawns and shades; Free spring the flowers that scent the wind, Where never scythe has swept the glades."--BRYANT.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It was news to me, however, that Sureflint and the Trackless were the same person; though, when I came to reflect on the past, I had some faint recollection of having once before heard something of the sort.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading At any rate, I was now with a friend, and no longer thought it necessary to be on my guard.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I had heard enough of my father's early adventures to know that the man mentioned in the last chapter had been a conspicuous actor in them, and remembered that the latter enjoyed the fullest confidence of the former.
Tracklessadjective
having no tracks
From this reading It was news to me, however, that Sureflint and the Trackless were the same person; though, when I came to reflect on the past, I had some faint recollection of having once before heard something of the sort.
create by training and teaching
From this reading "With what free growth the elm and plane Fling their huge arms across my way; Gray, old, and cumber'd with a train Of vines, as huge, and old, and gray!
vinesnounUS /vaɪnz/
plural of “vine” — a plant with a weak stem that derives support from climbing, twining, or creeping along a surface
From this reading "With what free growth the elm and plane Fling their huge arms across my way; Gray, old, and cumber'd with a train Of vines, as huge, and old, and gray!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was news to me, however, that Sureflint and the Trackless were the same person; though, when I came to reflect on the past, I had some faint recollection of having once before heard something of the sort.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "With what free growth the elm and plane Fling their huge arms across my way; Gray, old, and cumber'd with a train Of vines, as huge, and old, and gray!
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was news to me, however, that Sureflint and the Trackless were the same person; though, when I came to reflect on the past, I had some faint recollection of having once before heard something of the sort.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "With what free growth the elm and plane Fling their huge arms across my way; Gray, old, and cumber'd with a train Of vines, as huge, and old, and gray!
at the time that
From this reading It was news to me, however, that Sureflint and the Trackless were the same person; though, when I came to reflect on the past, I had some faint recollection of having once before heard something of the sort.
in or at the place that
From this reading Free stray the lucid streams, and find No taint in these fresh lawns and shades; Free spring the flowers that scent the wind, Where never scythe has swept the glades."--BRYANT.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Free stray the lucid streams, and find No taint in these fresh lawns and shades; Free spring the flowers that scent the wind, Where never scythe has swept the glades."--BRYANT.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "With what free growth the elm and plane Fling their huge arms across my way; Gray, old, and cumber'd with a train Of vines, as huge, and old, and gray!
