used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A broad avenue of beeches stretches in front of our garden; and at the far end is the open country.
alternations
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From this reading We love the security of this elemental landscape, where the alternations of light succeed one another inexorably.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A broad avenue of beeches stretches in front of our garden; and at the far end is the open country.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading We love the security of this elemental landscape, where the alternations of light succeed one another inexorably.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The noontides are fierce and dazzling.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Nothing but fields and fields, as far as the eye can reach; nothing but land and sky.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A broad avenue of beeches stretches in front of our garden; and at the far end is the open country.
a line of approach
From this reading A broad avenue of beeches stretches in front of our garden; and at the far end is the open country.
beeches
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From this reading A broad avenue of beeches stretches in front of our garden; and at the far end is the open country.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading A broad avenue of beeches stretches in front of our garden; and at the far end is the open country.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Nothing but fields and fields, as far as the eye can reach; nothing but land and sky.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Nothing but fields and fields, as far as the eye can reach; nothing but land and sky.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading A broad avenue of beeches stretches in front of our garden; and at the far end is the open country.
dazzlingadjectiveUS /ˈdæzəlɪŋ/
amazingly impressive; suggestive of the flashing of lightning
From this reading The noontides are fierce and dazzling.
elementaladjectiveUS /ˌeləˈmentəl/
relating to or being an element
From this reading We love the security of this elemental landscape, where the alternations of light succeed one another inexorably.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading A broad avenue of beeches stretches in front of our garden; and at the far end is the open country.
the organ of sight
From this reading Nothing but fields and fields, as far as the eye can reach; nothing but land and sky.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading A broad avenue of beeches stretches in front of our garden; and at the far end is the open country.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading Nothing but fields and fields, as far as the eye can reach; nothing but land and sky.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading The noontides are fierce and dazzling.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading A broad avenue of beeches stretches in front of our garden; and at the far end is the open country.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading A broad avenue of beeches stretches in front of our garden; and at the far end is the open country.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Here we have placed a seat which looks out over space.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here we have placed a seat which looks out over space.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A broad avenue of beeches stretches in front of our garden; and at the far end is the open country.
inexorablyadverbUS /ˌɪˈneksərəbli/
in an inexorable manner
From this reading We love the security of this elemental landscape, where the alternations of light succeed one another inexorably.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A broad avenue of beeches stretches in front of our garden; and at the far end is the open country.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Nothing but fields and fields, as far as the eye can reach; nothing but land and sky.
landscapenounUS /ˈlændskeɪp/
an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
From this reading We love the security of this elemental landscape, where the alternations of light succeed one another inexorably.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading We love the security of this elemental landscape, where the alternations of light succeed one another inexorably.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Here we have placed a seat which looks out over space.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading We love the security of this elemental landscape, where the alternations of light succeed one another inexorably.
noontides
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From this reading The noontides are fierce and dazzling.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing but fields and fields, as far as the eye can reach; nothing but land and sky.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A broad avenue of beeches stretches in front of our garden; and at the far end is the open country.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading We love the security of this elemental landscape, where the alternations of light succeed one another inexorably.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading A broad avenue of beeches stretches in front of our garden; and at the far end is the open country.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading A broad avenue of beeches stretches in front of our garden; and at the far end is the open country.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Here we have placed a seat which looks out over space.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Here we have placed a seat which looks out over space.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Here we have placed a seat which looks out over space.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Nothing but fields and fields, as far as the eye can reach; nothing but land and sky.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Here we have placed a seat which looks out over space.
securitynounUS /sɪˈkjʊrəti/
the state of being free from danger or injury
From this reading We love the security of this elemental landscape, where the alternations of light succeed one another inexorably.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Nothing but fields and fields, as far as the eye can reach; nothing but land and sky.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading Here we have placed a seat which looks out over space.
stretchesnounUS /ˈstretʃəz/
plural of “stretch” — a large and unbroken expanse or distance
From this reading A broad avenue of beeches stretches in front of our garden; and at the far end is the open country.
attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading We love the security of this elemental landscape, where the alternations of light succeed one another inexorably.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A broad avenue of beeches stretches in front of our garden; and at the far end is the open country.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading We love the security of this elemental landscape, where the alternations of light succeed one another inexorably.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Here we have placed a seat which looks out over space.
in or at the place that
From this reading We love the security of this elemental landscape, where the alternations of light succeed one another inexorably.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Here we have placed a seat which looks out over space.
