adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Leaving this clearing and the now neglected spring, where fashion used to slake its thirst, we zigzagged down the mountain-side through a forest of trees growing at every step larger and nobler, and at length struck a small stream, the North Fork of the Swannanoa, which led us to the first settlement.
aislenounUS /aɪl/
a long narrow passage (as in a cave or woods)
From this reading It was like an aisle in a temple; high overhead was the somber, leafy roof, supported by gigantic columns.
alleynounUS /ˈæli/
a narrow street with walls on both sides
From this reading Just at night,--it was nearly seven o'clock,--we entered one of the most stately forests I have ever seen, and rode for some distance in an alley of rhododendrons that arched overhead and made a bower.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Just at night,--it was nearly seven o'clock,--we entered one of the most stately forests I have ever seen, and rode for some distance in an alley of rhododendrons that arched overhead and made a bower.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Leaving this clearing and the now neglected spring, where fashion used to slake its thirst, we zigzagged down the mountain-side through a forest of trees growing at every step larger and nobler, and at length struck a small stream, the North Fork of the Swannanoa, which led us to the first settlement.
approachverbUS /əˈproʊtʃ/
move towards
From this reading Few widows have such an avenue of approach to their domain as the Widow Patten has.
archedadjectiveUS /ɑːrtʃt/
constructed with or in the form of an arch or arches
From this reading Just at night,--it was nearly seven o'clock,--we entered one of the most stately forests I have ever seen, and rode for some distance in an alley of rhododendrons that arched overhead and made a bower.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Few widows have such an avenue of approach to their domain as the Widow Patten has.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Leaving this clearing and the now neglected spring, where fashion used to slake its thirst, we zigzagged down the mountain-side through a forest of trees growing at every step larger and nobler, and at length struck a small stream, the North Fork of the Swannanoa, which led us to the first settlement.
avenuenounUS /ˈævənuː/
a line of approach
From this reading Few widows have such an avenue of approach to their domain as the Widow Patten has.
bowernounUS /ˈbaʊər/
a framework that supports climbing plants
From this reading Just at night,--it was nearly seven o'clock,--we entered one of the most stately forests I have ever seen, and rode for some distance in an alley of rhododendrons that arched overhead and made a bower.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was like an aisle in a temple; high overhead was the somber, leafy roof, supported by gigantic columns.
CheeringnounUS /ˈtʃɪrɪŋ/
encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
From this reading Cheering as this outcome was from the day's struggle and storm, the Professor seemed sunk in a profound sadness.
clearingnounUS /ˈklɪrɪŋ/
a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area
From this reading Leaving this clearing and the now neglected spring, where fashion used to slake its thirst, we zigzagged down the mountain-side through a forest of trees growing at every step larger and nobler, and at length struck a small stream, the North Fork of the Swannanoa, which led us to the first settlement.
columnsnounUS /ˈkɑːləmz/
plural of “column” — a line of units following one after another
From this reading It was like an aisle in a temple; high overhead was the somber, leafy roof, supported by gigantic columns.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Cheering as this outcome was from the day's struggle and storm, the Professor seemed sunk in a profound sadness.
distancenounUS /ˈdɪstəns/
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Just at night,--it was nearly seven o'clock,--we entered one of the most stately forests I have ever seen, and rode for some distance in an alley of rhododendrons that arched overhead and made a bower.
domainnounUS /doʊˈmeɪn/
a particular environment or walk of life
From this reading Few widows have such an avenue of approach to their domain as the Widow Patten has.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Leaving this clearing and the now neglected spring, where fashion used to slake its thirst, we zigzagged down the mountain-side through a forest of trees growing at every step larger and nobler, and at length struck a small stream, the North Fork of the Swannanoa, which led us to the first settlement.
enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Just at night,--it was nearly seven o'clock,--we entered one of the most stately forests I have ever seen, and rode for some distance in an alley of rhododendrons that arched overhead and made a bower.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading Just at night,--it was nearly seven o'clock,--we entered one of the most stately forests I have ever seen, and rode for some distance in an alley of rhododendrons that arched overhead and made a bower.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Leaving this clearing and the now neglected spring, where fashion used to slake its thirst, we zigzagged down the mountain-side through a forest of trees growing at every step larger and nobler, and at length struck a small stream, the North Fork of the Swannanoa, which led us to the first settlement.
fashionnounUS /ˈfæʃən/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Leaving this clearing and the now neglected spring, where fashion used to slake its thirst, we zigzagged down the mountain-side through a forest of trees growing at every step larger and nobler, and at length struck a small stream, the North Fork of the Swannanoa, which led us to the first settlement.
FewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Few widows have such an avenue of approach to their domain as the Widow Patten has.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Leaving this clearing and the now neglected spring, where fashion used to slake its thirst, we zigzagged down the mountain-side through a forest of trees growing at every step larger and nobler, and at length struck a small stream, the North Fork of the Swannanoa, which led us to the first settlement.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Just at night,--it was nearly seven o'clock,--we entered one of the most stately forests I have ever seen, and rode for some distance in an alley of rhododendrons that arched overhead and made a bower.
forestnounUS /ˈfɔːrəst/
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Leaving this clearing and the now neglected spring, where fashion used to slake its thirst, we zigzagged down the mountain-side through a forest of trees growing at every step larger and nobler, and at length struck a small stream, the North Fork of the Swannanoa, which led us to the first settlement.
forestsnounUS /ˈfɔːrəsts/
plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Just at night,--it was nearly seven o'clock,--we entered one of the most stately forests I have ever seen, and rode for some distance in an alley of rhododendrons that arched overhead and made a bower.
ForknounUS /fɔːrk/
cutlery used for serving and eating food
From this reading Leaving this clearing and the now neglected spring, where fashion used to slake its thirst, we zigzagged down the mountain-side through a forest of trees growing at every step larger and nobler, and at length struck a small stream, the North Fork of the Swannanoa, which led us to the first settlement.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Cheering as this outcome was from the day's struggle and storm, the Professor seemed sunk in a profound sadness.
giganticadjectiveUS /dʒaɪˈɡæntɪk/
so exceedingly large or extensive as to suggest a giant or mammoth
From this reading It was like an aisle in a temple; high overhead was the somber, leafy roof, supported by gigantic columns.
growingnounUS /ˈɡroʊɪŋ/
(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 Leaving this clearing and the now neglected spring, where fashion used to slake its thirst, we zigzagged down the mountain-side through a forest of trees growing at every step larger and nobler, and at length struck a small stream, the North Fork of the Swannanoa, which led us to the first settlement.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Few widows have such an avenue of approach to their domain as the Widow Patten has.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Just at night,--it was nearly seven o'clock,--we entered one of the most stately forests I have ever seen, and rode for some distance in an alley of rhododendrons that arched overhead and made a bower.
highadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading It was like an aisle in a temple; high overhead was the somber, leafy roof, supported by gigantic columns.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Just at night,--it was nearly seven o'clock,--we entered one of the most stately forests I have ever seen, and rode for some distance in an alley of rhododendrons that arched overhead and made a bower.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Just at night,--it was nearly seven o'clock,--we entered one of the most stately forests I have ever seen, and rode for some distance in an alley of rhododendrons that arched overhead and made a bower.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Just at night,--it was nearly seven o'clock,--we entered one of the most stately forests I have ever seen, and rode for some distance in an alley of rhododendrons that arched overhead and made a bower.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Leaving this clearing and the now neglected spring, where fashion used to slake its thirst, we zigzagged down the mountain-side through a forest of trees growing at every step larger and nobler, and at length struck a small stream, the North Fork of the Swannanoa, which led us to the first settlement.
JustadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading Just at night,--it was nearly seven o'clock,--we entered one of the most stately forests I have ever seen, and rode for some distance in an alley of rhododendrons that arched overhead and made a bower.
largeradjectiveUS /ˈlɑːrdʒər/
large or big relative to something else
From this reading Leaving this clearing and the now neglected spring, where fashion used to slake its thirst, we zigzagged down the mountain-side through a forest of trees growing at every step larger and nobler, and at length struck a small stream, the North Fork of the Swannanoa, which led us to the first settlement.
leafyadjectiveUS /ˈliːfi/
having or covered with leaves
From this reading It was like an aisle in a temple; high overhead was the somber, leafy roof, supported by gigantic columns.
LeavingnounUS /ˈliːvɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading Leaving this clearing and the now neglected spring, where fashion used to slake its thirst, we zigzagged down the mountain-side through a forest of trees growing at every step larger and nobler, and at length struck a small stream, the North Fork of the Swannanoa, which led us to the first settlement.
lednounUS /led/
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 Leaving this clearing and the now neglected spring, where fashion used to slake its thirst, we zigzagged down the mountain-side through a forest of trees growing at every step larger and nobler, and at length struck a small stream, the North Fork of the Swannanoa, which led us to the first settlement.
lengthnounUS /leŋkθ/
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading Leaving this clearing and the now neglected spring, where fashion used to slake its thirst, we zigzagged down the mountain-side through a forest of trees growing at every step larger and nobler, and at length struck a small stream, the North Fork of the Swannanoa, which led us to the first settlement.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It was like an aisle in a temple; high overhead was the somber, leafy roof, supported by gigantic columns.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Just at night,--it was nearly seven o'clock,--we entered one of the most stately forests I have ever seen, and rode for some distance in an alley of rhododendrons that arched overhead and made a bower.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading Just at night,--it was nearly seven o'clock,--we entered one of the most stately forests I have ever seen, and rode for some distance in an alley of rhododendrons that arched overhead and made a bower.
mountain-side
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Leaving this clearing and the now neglected spring, where fashion used to slake its thirst, we zigzagged down the mountain-side through a forest of trees growing at every step larger and nobler, and at length struck a small stream, the North Fork of the Swannanoa, which led us to the first settlement.
nearlyadverbUS /ˈnɪrli/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Just at night,--it was nearly seven o'clock,--we entered one of the most stately forests I have ever seen, and rode for some distance in an alley of rhododendrons that arched overhead and made a bower.
neglectedadjectiveUS /nəˈɡlektəd/
disregarded
From this reading Leaving this clearing and the now neglected spring, where fashion used to slake its thirst, we zigzagged down the mountain-side through a forest of trees growing at every step larger and nobler, and at length struck a small stream, the North Fork of the Swannanoa, which led us to the first settlement.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Just at night,--it was nearly seven o'clock,--we entered one of the most stately forests I have ever seen, and rode for some distance in an alley of rhododendrons that arched overhead and made a bower.
nobleradjectiveUS /ˈnoʊblər/
comparative of “noble” — impressive in appearance
From this reading Leaving this clearing and the now neglected spring, where fashion used to slake its thirst, we zigzagged down the mountain-side through a forest of trees growing at every step larger and nobler, and at length struck a small stream, the North Fork of the Swannanoa, which led us to the first settlement.
NorthnounUS /nɔːrθ/
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Leaving this clearing and the now neglected spring, where fashion used to slake its thirst, we zigzagged down the mountain-side through a forest of trees growing at every step larger and nobler, and at length struck a small stream, the North Fork of the Swannanoa, which led us to the first settlement.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Leaving this clearing and the now neglected spring, where fashion used to slake its thirst, we zigzagged down the mountain-side through a forest of trees growing at every step larger and nobler, and at length struck a small stream, the North Fork of the Swannanoa, which led us to the first settlement.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Just at night,--it was nearly seven o'clock,--we entered one of the most stately forests I have ever seen, and rode for some distance in an alley of rhododendrons that arched overhead and made a bower.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Leaving this clearing and the now neglected spring, where fashion used to slake its thirst, we zigzagged down the mountain-side through a forest of trees growing at every step larger and nobler, and at length struck a small stream, the North Fork of the Swannanoa, which led us to the first settlement.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Just at night,--it was nearly seven o'clock,--we entered one of the most stately forests I have ever seen, and rode for some distance in an alley of rhododendrons that arched overhead and made a bower.
outcomenounUS /ˈaʊtkʌm/
something that results
From this reading Cheering as this outcome was from the day's struggle and storm, the Professor seemed sunk in a profound sadness.
overheadadverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhed/
above your head; in the sky
From this reading Just at night,--it was nearly seven o'clock,--we entered one of the most stately forests I have ever seen, and rode for some distance in an alley of rhododendrons that arched overhead and made a bower.
PattennounUS /ˈpætən/
footwear usually with wooden soles
From this reading Few widows have such an avenue of approach to their domain as the Widow Patten has.
ProfessornounUS /prəˈfesər/
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading Cheering as this outcome was from the day's struggle and storm, the Professor seemed sunk in a profound sadness.
profoundadjectiveUS /proʊˈfaʊnd/
showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
From this reading Cheering as this outcome was from the day's struggle and storm, the Professor seemed sunk in a profound sadness.
rhododendrons
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Just at night,--it was nearly seven o'clock,--we entered one of the most stately forests I have ever seen, and rode for some distance in an alley of rhododendrons that arched overhead and made a bower.
rodeverbUS /roʊd/
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Just at night,--it was nearly seven o'clock,--we entered one of the most stately forests I have ever seen, and rode for some distance in an alley of rhododendrons that arched overhead and made a bower.
roofnounUS /ruːf/
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading It was like an aisle in a temple; high overhead was the somber, leafy roof, supported by gigantic columns.
sadnessnounUS /ˈsædnəs/
emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being
From this reading Cheering as this outcome was from the day's struggle and storm, the Professor seemed sunk in a profound sadness.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Cheering as this outcome was from the day's struggle and storm, the Professor seemed sunk in a profound sadness.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Just at night,--it was nearly seven o'clock,--we entered one of the most stately forests I have ever seen, and rode for some distance in an alley of rhododendrons that arched overhead and made a bower.
settlementnounUS /ˈsetəlmənt/
a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading Leaving this clearing and the now neglected spring, where fashion used to slake its thirst, we zigzagged down the mountain-side through a forest of trees growing at every step larger and nobler, and at length struck a small stream, the North Fork of the Swannanoa, which led us to the first settlement.
sevennounUS /ˈsevən/
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading Just at night,--it was nearly seven o'clock,--we entered one of the most stately forests I have ever seen, and rode for some distance in an alley of rhododendrons that arched overhead and made a bower.
slakeverb
satisfy
From this reading Leaving this clearing and the now neglected spring, where fashion used to slake its thirst, we zigzagged down the mountain-side through a forest of trees growing at every step larger and nobler, and at length struck a small stream, the North Fork of the Swannanoa, which led us to the first settlement.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Leaving this clearing and the now neglected spring, where fashion used to slake its thirst, we zigzagged down the mountain-side through a forest of trees growing at every step larger and nobler, and at length struck a small stream, the North Fork of the Swannanoa, which led us to the first settlement.
somberadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːmbər/
lacking brightness or color; dull
From this reading It was like an aisle in a temple; high overhead was the somber, leafy roof, supported by gigantic columns.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Just at night,--it was nearly seven o'clock,--we entered one of the most stately forests I have ever seen, and rode for some distance in an alley of rhododendrons that arched overhead and made a bower.
springnounUS /sprɪŋ/
the season of growth
From this reading Leaving this clearing and the now neglected spring, where fashion used to slake its thirst, we zigzagged down the mountain-side through a forest of trees growing at every step larger and nobler, and at length struck a small stream, the North Fork of the Swannanoa, which led us to the first settlement.
statelyadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtli/
impressive in appearance
From this reading Just at night,--it was nearly seven o'clock,--we entered one of the most stately forests I have ever seen, and rode for some distance in an alley of rhododendrons that arched overhead and made a bower.
stepnounUS /step/
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Leaving this clearing and the now neglected spring, where fashion used to slake its thirst, we zigzagged down the mountain-side through a forest of trees growing at every step larger and nobler, and at length struck a small stream, the North Fork of the Swannanoa, which led us to the first settlement.
stormverbUS /stɔːrm/
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading Cheering as this outcome was from the day's struggle and storm, the Professor seemed sunk in a profound sadness.
streamnounUS /striːm/
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading Leaving this clearing and the now neglected spring, where fashion used to slake its thirst, we zigzagged down the mountain-side through a forest of trees growing at every step larger and nobler, and at length struck a small stream, the North Fork of the Swannanoa, which led us to the first settlement.
struckadjectiveUS /strʌk/
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Leaving this clearing and the now neglected spring, where fashion used to slake its thirst, we zigzagged down the mountain-side through a forest of trees growing at every step larger and nobler, and at length struck a small stream, the North Fork of the Swannanoa, which led us to the first settlement.
struggleverbUS /ˈstrʌɡəl/
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading Cheering as this outcome was from the day's struggle and storm, the Professor seemed sunk in a profound sadness.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Few widows have such an avenue of approach to their domain as the Widow Patten has.
sunkadjectiveUS /sʌŋk/
doomed to extinction
From this reading Cheering as this outcome was from the day's struggle and storm, the Professor seemed sunk in a profound sadness.
supportedadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪd/
sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)
From this reading It was like an aisle in a temple; high overhead was the somber, leafy roof, supported by gigantic columns.
Swannanoa
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Leaving this clearing and the now neglected spring, where fashion used to slake its thirst, we zigzagged down the mountain-side through a forest of trees growing at every step larger and nobler, and at length struck a small stream, the North Fork of the Swannanoa, which led us to the first settlement.
templenounUS /ˈtempəl/
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading It was like an aisle in a temple; high overhead was the somber, leafy roof, supported by gigantic columns.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Just at night,--it was nearly seven o'clock,--we entered one of the most stately forests I have ever seen, and rode for some distance in an alley of rhododendrons that arched overhead and made a bower.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Leaving this clearing and the now neglected spring, where fashion used to slake its thirst, we zigzagged down the mountain-side through a forest of trees growing at every step larger and nobler, and at length struck a small stream, the North Fork of the Swannanoa, which led us to the first settlement.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Few widows have such an avenue of approach to their domain as the Widow Patten has.
thirstnounUS /θɜːrst/
a physiological need to drink
From this reading Leaving this clearing and the now neglected spring, where fashion used to slake its thirst, we zigzagged down the mountain-side through a forest of trees growing at every step larger and nobler, and at length struck a small stream, the North Fork of the Swannanoa, which led us to the first settlement.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Leaving this clearing and the now neglected spring, where fashion used to slake its thirst, we zigzagged down the mountain-side through a forest of trees growing at every step larger and nobler, and at length struck a small stream, the North Fork of the Swannanoa, which led us to the first settlement.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Leaving this clearing and the now neglected spring, where fashion used to slake its thirst, we zigzagged down the mountain-side through a forest of trees growing at every step larger and nobler, and at length struck a small stream, the North Fork of the Swannanoa, which led us to the first settlement.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Leaving this clearing and the now neglected spring, where fashion used to slake its thirst, we zigzagged down the mountain-side through a forest of trees growing at every step larger and nobler, and at length struck a small stream, the North Fork of the Swannanoa, which led us to the first settlement.
treesnounUS /triːz/
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 Leaving this clearing and the now neglected spring, where fashion used to slake its thirst, we zigzagged down the mountain-side through a forest of trees growing at every step larger and nobler, and at length struck a small stream, the North Fork of the Swannanoa, which led us to the first settlement.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Leaving this clearing and the now neglected spring, where fashion used to slake its thirst, we zigzagged down the mountain-side through a forest of trees growing at every step larger and nobler, and at length struck a small stream, the North Fork of the Swannanoa, which led us to the first settlement.
usedadjectiveUS /juːzd/
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Leaving this clearing and the now neglected spring, where fashion used to slake its thirst, we zigzagged down the mountain-side through a forest of trees growing at every step larger and nobler, and at length struck a small stream, the North Fork of the Swannanoa, which led us to the first settlement.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Just at night,--it was nearly seven o'clock,--we entered one of the most stately forests I have ever seen, and rode for some distance in an alley of rhododendrons that arched overhead and made a bower.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Leaving this clearing and the now neglected spring, where fashion used to slake its thirst, we zigzagged down the mountain-side through a forest of trees growing at every step larger and nobler, and at length struck a small stream, the North Fork of the Swannanoa, which led us to the first settlement.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading Leaving this clearing and the now neglected spring, where fashion used to slake its thirst, we zigzagged down the mountain-side through a forest of trees growing at every step larger and nobler, and at length struck a small stream, the North Fork of the Swannanoa, which led us to the first settlement.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Leaving this clearing and the now neglected spring, where fashion used to slake its thirst, we zigzagged down the mountain-side through a forest of trees growing at every step larger and nobler, and at length struck a small stream, the North Fork of the Swannanoa, which led us to the first settlement.
WidownounUS /ˈwɪdoʊ/
a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading Few widows have such an avenue of approach to their domain as the Widow Patten has.
widowsnounUS /ˈwɪdoʊz/
plural of “widow” — a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading Few widows have such an avenue of approach to their domain as the Widow Patten has.
zigzaggedverbUS /ˈzɪɡzæɡd/
inflected form of “zigzag” — travel along a zigzag path
From this reading Leaving this clearing and the now neglected spring, where fashion used to slake its thirst, we zigzagged down the mountain-side through a forest of trees growing at every step larger and nobler, and at length struck a small stream, the North Fork of the Swannanoa, which led us to the first settlement.
