used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “And one, an English home—gray twilight poured On dewy pastures, dewy trees, Softer than sleep—all things in order stored, A haunt of ancient Peace.”
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading They carried their portmanteau in that portion of the dog-cart which is more legitimately occupied by a leash of spaniels or Irish setters, and they arrived in the golden light of the afternoon, just when that sunk lane approaching the west gate was looking its loveliest.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading “And one, an English home—gray twilight poured On dewy pastures, dewy trees, Softer than sleep—all things in order stored, A haunt of ancient Peace.”
amidstprepositionUS /əˈmɪdst/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading Hart’s-tongue and rocky boulder, the great brown trunks of the oaks and the polypodium growing amidst their cloven branches were all touched with sun-gleams, while evening shadows lay soft and cool upon the tall flowering grasses in the meadows on either side of the deep gully.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “And one, an English home—gray twilight poured On dewy pastures, dewy trees, Softer than sleep—all things in order stored, A haunt of ancient Peace.”
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading “And one, an English home—gray twilight poured On dewy pastures, dewy trees, Softer than sleep—all things in order stored, A haunt of ancient Peace.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “And one, an English home—gray twilight poured On dewy pastures, dewy trees, Softer than sleep—all things in order stored, A haunt of ancient Peace.”
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading They carried their portmanteau in that portion of the dog-cart which is more legitimately occupied by a leash of spaniels or Irish setters, and they arrived in the golden light of the afternoon, just when that sunk lane approaching the west gate was looking its loveliest.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading They carried their portmanteau in that portion of the dog-cart which is more legitimately occupied by a leash of spaniels or Irish setters, and they arrived in the golden light of the afternoon, just when that sunk lane approaching the west gate was looking its loveliest.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Theodore and his friend betook themselves to Cheriton Chase on the following Friday, for that kind of visit which north country people describe as “a week end.”
betook
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From this reading Theodore and his friend betook themselves to Cheriton Chase on the following Friday, for that kind of visit which north country people describe as “a week end.”
bouldernounUS /ˈboʊldər/
a large smooth mass of rock detached from its place of origin
From this reading Hart’s-tongue and rocky boulder, the great brown trunks of the oaks and the polypodium growing amidst their cloven branches were all touched with sun-gleams, while evening shadows lay soft and cool upon the tall flowering grasses in the meadows on either side of the deep gully.
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading Hart’s-tongue and rocky boulder, the great brown trunks of the oaks and the polypodium growing amidst their cloven branches were all touched with sun-gleams, while evening shadows lay soft and cool upon the tall flowering grasses in the meadows on either side of the deep gully.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading Hart’s-tongue and rocky boulder, the great brown trunks of the oaks and the polypodium growing amidst their cloven branches were all touched with sun-gleams, while evening shadows lay soft and cool upon the tall flowering grasses in the meadows on either side of the deep gully.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They carried their portmanteau in that portion of the dog-cart which is more legitimately occupied by a leash of spaniels or Irish setters, and they arrived in the golden light of the afternoon, just when that sunk lane approaching the west gate was looking its loveliest.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading They carried their portmanteau in that portion of the dog-cart which is more legitimately occupied by a leash of spaniels or Irish setters, and they arrived in the golden light of the afternoon, just when that sunk lane approaching the west gate was looking its loveliest.
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading Theodore and his friend betook themselves to Cheriton Chase on the following Friday, for that kind of visit which north country people describe as “a week end.”
Cheriton
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From this reading Theodore and his friend betook themselves to Cheriton Chase on the following Friday, for that kind of visit which north country people describe as “a week end.”
chimneysnounUS /ˈtʃɪmniz/
plural of “chimney” — a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building
From this reading “That is Mrs. Porter’s cottage,” said Theodore, indicating the gatekeeper’s house with a turn of his whip towards the end of the lane where the clustered chimneys showed through a gap in the trees.
clovenadjective
(used of hooves) split, divided
From this reading Hart’s-tongue and rocky boulder, the great brown trunks of the oaks and the polypodium growing amidst their cloven branches were all touched with sun-gleams, while evening shadows lay soft and cool upon the tall flowering grasses in the meadows on either side of the deep gully.
clusteredadjectiveUS /ˈklʌstərd/
growing close together but not in dense mats
From this reading “That is Mrs. Porter’s cottage,” said Theodore, indicating the gatekeeper’s house with a turn of his whip towards the end of the lane where the clustered chimneys showed through a gap in the trees.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading Hart’s-tongue and rocky boulder, the great brown trunks of the oaks and the polypodium growing amidst their cloven branches were all touched with sun-gleams, while evening shadows lay soft and cool upon the tall flowering grasses in the meadows on either side of the deep gully.
a small house with a single story
From this reading “That is Mrs. Porter’s cottage,” said Theodore, indicating the gatekeeper’s house with a turn of his whip towards the end of the lane where the clustered chimneys showed through a gap in the trees.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Theodore and his friend betook themselves to Cheriton Chase on the following Friday, for that kind of visit which north country people describe as “a week end.”
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Hart’s-tongue and rocky boulder, the great brown trunks of the oaks and the polypodium growing amidst their cloven branches were all touched with sun-gleams, while evening shadows lay soft and cool upon the tall flowering grasses in the meadows on either side of the deep gully.
give a description of
From this reading Theodore and his friend betook themselves to Cheriton Chase on the following Friday, for that kind of visit which north country people describe as “a week end.”
dewyadjectiveUS /ˈduːi/
wet with dew
From this reading “And one, an English home—gray twilight poured On dewy pastures, dewy trees, Softer than sleep—all things in order stored, A haunt of ancient Peace.”
dog-cart
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From this reading They carried their portmanteau in that portion of the dog-cart which is more legitimately occupied by a leash of spaniels or Irish setters, and they arrived in the golden light of the afternoon, just when that sunk lane approaching the west gate was looking its loveliest.
one or the other of two
From this reading Hart’s-tongue and rocky boulder, the great brown trunks of the oaks and the polypodium growing amidst their cloven branches were all touched with sun-gleams, while evening shadows lay soft and cool upon the tall flowering grasses in the meadows on either side of the deep gully.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Theodore and his friend betook themselves to Cheriton Chase on the following Friday, for that kind of visit which north country people describe as “a week end.”
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading “And one, an English home—gray twilight poured On dewy pastures, dewy trees, Softer than sleep—all things in order stored, A haunt of ancient Peace.”
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Hart’s-tongue and rocky boulder, the great brown trunks of the oaks and the polypodium growing amidst their cloven branches were all touched with sun-gleams, while evening shadows lay soft and cool upon the tall flowering grasses in the meadows on either side of the deep gully.
floweringnounUS /ˈflaʊərɪŋ/
the time and process of budding and unfolding of blossoms
From this reading Hart’s-tongue and rocky boulder, the great brown trunks of the oaks and the polypodium growing amidst their cloven branches were all touched with sun-gleams, while evening shadows lay soft and cool upon the tall flowering grasses in the meadows on either side of the deep gully.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Theodore and his friend betook themselves to Cheriton Chase on the following Friday, for that kind of visit which north country people describe as “a week end.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Theodore and his friend betook themselves to Cheriton Chase on the following Friday, for that kind of visit which north country people describe as “a week end.”
FridaynounUS /ˈfraɪdi/
the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
From this reading Theodore and his friend betook themselves to Cheriton Chase on the following Friday, for that kind of visit which north country people describe as “a week end.”
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Theodore and his friend betook themselves to Cheriton Chase on the following Friday, for that kind of visit which north country people describe as “a week end.”
gapnounUS /ɡæp/
a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures
From this reading “That is Mrs. Porter’s cottage,” said Theodore, indicating the gatekeeper’s house with a turn of his whip towards the end of the lane where the clustered chimneys showed through a gap in the trees.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading They carried their portmanteau in that portion of the dog-cart which is more legitimately occupied by a leash of spaniels or Irish setters, and they arrived in the golden light of the afternoon, just when that sunk lane approaching the west gate was looking its loveliest.
gatekeeper's
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From this reading “That is Mrs. Porter’s cottage,” said Theodore, indicating the gatekeeper’s house with a turn of his whip towards the end of the lane where the clustered chimneys showed through a gap in the trees.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading They carried their portmanteau in that portion of the dog-cart which is more legitimately occupied by a leash of spaniels or Irish setters, and they arrived in the golden light of the afternoon, just when that sunk lane approaching the west gate was looking its loveliest.
grassesnounUS /ˈɡræsəz/
plural of “grass” — narrow-leaved green herbage: grown as lawns; used as pasture for grazing animals; cut and dried as hay
From this reading Hart’s-tongue and rocky boulder, the great brown trunks of the oaks and the polypodium growing amidst their cloven branches were all touched with sun-gleams, while evening shadows lay soft and cool upon the tall flowering grasses in the meadows on either side of the deep gully.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading “And one, an English home—gray twilight poured On dewy pastures, dewy trees, Softer than sleep—all things in order stored, A haunt of ancient Peace.”
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Hart’s-tongue and rocky boulder, the great brown trunks of the oaks and the polypodium growing amidst their cloven branches were all touched with sun-gleams, while evening shadows lay soft and cool upon the tall flowering grasses in the meadows on either side of the deep gully.
(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 Hart’s-tongue and rocky boulder, the great brown trunks of the oaks and the polypodium growing amidst their cloven branches were all touched with sun-gleams, while evening shadows lay soft and cool upon the tall flowering grasses in the meadows on either side of the deep gully.
gullynounUS /ˈɡʌli/
deep ditch cut by running water (especially after a prolonged downpour)
From this reading Hart’s-tongue and rocky boulder, the great brown trunks of the oaks and the polypodium growing amidst their cloven branches were all touched with sun-gleams, while evening shadows lay soft and cool upon the tall flowering grasses in the meadows on either side of the deep gully.
Hart's-tonguenoun
tropical American terrestrial fern with leathery lanceolate fronds; sometimes placed in genus Polybotrya
From this reading Hart’s-tongue and rocky boulder, the great brown trunks of the oaks and the polypodium growing amidst their cloven branches were all touched with sun-gleams, while evening shadows lay soft and cool upon the tall flowering grasses in the meadows on either side of the deep gully.
hauntverbUS /hɔːnt/
follow stealthily or recur constantly and spontaneously to
From this reading “And one, an English home—gray twilight poured On dewy pastures, dewy trees, Softer than sleep—all things in order stored, A haunt of ancient Peace.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Theodore and his friend betook themselves to Cheriton Chase on the following Friday, for that kind of visit which north country people describe as “a week end.”
where you live at a particular time
From this reading “And one, an English home—gray twilight poured On dewy pastures, dewy trees, Softer than sleep—all things in order stored, A haunt of ancient Peace.”
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading “That is Mrs. Porter’s cottage,” said Theodore, indicating the gatekeeper’s house with a turn of his whip towards the end of the lane where the clustered chimneys showed through a gap in the trees.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “And one, an English home—gray twilight poured On dewy pastures, dewy trees, Softer than sleep—all things in order stored, A haunt of ancient Peace.”
indicatingverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading “That is Mrs. Porter’s cottage,” said Theodore, indicating the gatekeeper’s house with a turn of his whip towards the end of the lane where the clustered chimneys showed through a gap in the trees.
people of Ireland or of Irish extraction
From this reading They carried their portmanteau in that portion of the dog-cart which is more legitimately occupied by a leash of spaniels or Irish setters, and they arrived in the golden light of the afternoon, just when that sunk lane approaching the west gate was looking its loveliest.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They carried their portmanteau in that portion of the dog-cart which is more legitimately occupied by a leash of spaniels or Irish setters, and they arrived in the golden light of the afternoon, just when that sunk lane approaching the west gate was looking its loveliest.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading They carried their portmanteau in that portion of the dog-cart which is more legitimately occupied by a leash of spaniels or Irish setters, and they arrived in the golden light of the afternoon, just when that sunk lane approaching the west gate was looking its loveliest.
and nothing more
From this reading They carried their portmanteau in that portion of the dog-cart which is more legitimately occupied by a leash of spaniels or Irish setters, and they arrived in the golden light of the afternoon, just when that sunk lane approaching the west gate was looking its loveliest.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Theodore and his friend betook themselves to Cheriton Chase on the following Friday, for that kind of visit which north country people describe as “a week end.”
a narrow way or road
From this reading They carried their portmanteau in that portion of the dog-cart which is more legitimately occupied by a leash of spaniels or Irish setters, and they arrived in the golden light of the afternoon, just when that sunk lane approaching the west gate was looking its loveliest.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Hart’s-tongue and rocky boulder, the great brown trunks of the oaks and the polypodium growing amidst their cloven branches were all touched with sun-gleams, while evening shadows lay soft and cool upon the tall flowering grasses in the meadows on either side of the deep gully.
leashnounUS /liːʃ/
restraint consisting of a rope (or light chain) used to restrain an animal
From this reading They carried their portmanteau in that portion of the dog-cart which is more legitimately occupied by a leash of spaniels or Irish setters, and they arrived in the golden light of the afternoon, just when that sunk lane approaching the west gate was looking its loveliest.
legitimatelyadverbUS /ləˈdʒɪtəmətli/
in a manner acceptable to common custom
From this reading They carried their portmanteau in that portion of the dog-cart which is more legitimately occupied by a leash of spaniels or Irish setters, and they arrived in the golden light of the afternoon, just when that sunk lane approaching the west gate was looking its loveliest.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading They carried their portmanteau in that portion of the dog-cart which is more legitimately occupied by a leash of spaniels or Irish setters, and they arrived in the golden light of the afternoon, just when that sunk lane approaching the west gate was looking its loveliest.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading They carried their portmanteau in that portion of the dog-cart which is more legitimately occupied by a leash of spaniels or Irish setters, and they arrived in the golden light of the afternoon, just when that sunk lane approaching the west gate was looking its loveliest.
loveliest
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From this reading They carried their portmanteau in that portion of the dog-cart which is more legitimately occupied by a leash of spaniels or Irish setters, and they arrived in the golden light of the afternoon, just when that sunk lane approaching the west gate was looking its loveliest.
meadowsnounUS /ˈmedoʊz/
plural of “meadow” — a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay
From this reading Hart’s-tongue and rocky boulder, the great brown trunks of the oaks and the polypodium growing amidst their cloven branches were all touched with sun-gleams, while evening shadows lay soft and cool upon the tall flowering grasses in the meadows on either side of the deep gully.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading They carried their portmanteau in that portion of the dog-cart which is more legitimately occupied by a leash of spaniels or Irish setters, and they arrived in the golden light of the afternoon, just when that sunk lane approaching the west gate was looking its loveliest.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading “That is Mrs. Porter’s cottage,” said Theodore, indicating the gatekeeper’s house with a turn of his whip towards the end of the lane where the clustered chimneys showed through a gap in the trees.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Theodore and his friend betook themselves to Cheriton Chase on the following Friday, for that kind of visit which north country people describe as “a week end.”
oaksnounUS /oʊks/
plural of “oak” — the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading Hart’s-tongue and rocky boulder, the great brown trunks of the oaks and the polypodium growing amidst their cloven branches were all touched with sun-gleams, while evening shadows lay soft and cool upon the tall flowering grasses in the meadows on either side of the deep gully.
held or filled or in use
From this reading They carried their portmanteau in that portion of the dog-cart which is more legitimately occupied by a leash of spaniels or Irish setters, and they arrived in the golden light of the afternoon, just when that sunk lane approaching the west gate was looking its loveliest.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “And one, an English home—gray twilight poured On dewy pastures, dewy trees, Softer than sleep—all things in order stored, A haunt of ancient Peace.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “And one, an English home—gray twilight poured On dewy pastures, dewy trees, Softer than sleep—all things in order stored, A haunt of ancient Peace.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “And one, an English home—gray twilight poured On dewy pastures, dewy trees, Softer than sleep—all things in order stored, A haunt of ancient Peace.”
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading They carried their portmanteau in that portion of the dog-cart which is more legitimately occupied by a leash of spaniels or Irish setters, and they arrived in the golden light of the afternoon, just when that sunk lane approaching the west gate was looking its loveliest.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading “And one, an English home—gray twilight poured On dewy pastures, dewy trees, Softer than sleep—all things in order stored, A haunt of ancient Peace.”
pasturesnounUS /ˈpæstʃərz/
plural of “pasture” — a field covered with grass or herbage and suitable for grazing by livestock
From this reading “And one, an English home—gray twilight poured On dewy pastures, dewy trees, Softer than sleep—all things in order stored, A haunt of ancient Peace.”
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading “And one, an English home—gray twilight poured On dewy pastures, dewy trees, Softer than sleep—all things in order stored, A haunt of ancient Peace.”
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Theodore and his friend betook themselves to Cheriton Chase on the following Friday, for that kind of visit which north country people describe as “a week end.”
polypodiumnoun
a genus of ferns belonging to the family Polypodiaceae and having rounded naked sori
From this reading Hart’s-tongue and rocky boulder, the great brown trunks of the oaks and the polypodium growing amidst their cloven branches were all touched with sun-gleams, while evening shadows lay soft and cool upon the tall flowering grasses in the meadows on either side of the deep gully.
Porter'snounUS /ˈpɔːrtərz/
possessive form of “porter” — a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading “That is Mrs. Porter’s cottage,” said Theodore, indicating the gatekeeper’s house with a turn of his whip towards the end of the lane where the clustered chimneys showed through a gap in the trees.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading They carried their portmanteau in that portion of the dog-cart which is more legitimately occupied by a leash of spaniels or Irish setters, and they arrived in the golden light of the afternoon, just when that sunk lane approaching the west gate was looking its loveliest.
portmanteaunounUS /ˈpɔːrtmɑːntoʊ/
a new word formed by joining two others and combining their meanings
From this reading They carried their portmanteau in that portion of the dog-cart which is more legitimately occupied by a leash of spaniels or Irish setters, and they arrived in the golden light of the afternoon, just when that sunk lane approaching the west gate was looking its loveliest.
past form of “pour” — cause to run
From this reading “And one, an English home—gray twilight poured On dewy pastures, dewy trees, Softer than sleep—all things in order stored, A haunt of ancient Peace.”
rockyadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːki/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading Hart’s-tongue and rocky boulder, the great brown trunks of the oaks and the polypodium growing amidst their cloven branches were all touched with sun-gleams, while evening shadows lay soft and cool upon the tall flowering grasses in the meadows on either side of the deep gully.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “That is Mrs. Porter’s cottage,” said Theodore, indicating the gatekeeper’s house with a turn of his whip towards the end of the lane where the clustered chimneys showed through a gap in the trees.
settersnounUS /ˈsetərz/
plural of “setter” — one who sets written material into type
From this reading They carried their portmanteau in that portion of the dog-cart which is more legitimately occupied by a leash of spaniels or Irish setters, and they arrived in the golden light of the afternoon, just when that sunk lane approaching the west gate was looking its loveliest.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading Hart’s-tongue and rocky boulder, the great brown trunks of the oaks and the polypodium growing amidst their cloven branches were all touched with sun-gleams, while evening shadows lay soft and cool upon the tall flowering grasses in the meadows on either side of the deep gully.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading “That is Mrs. Porter’s cottage,” said Theodore, indicating the gatekeeper’s house with a turn of his whip towards the end of the lane where the clustered chimneys showed through a gap in the trees.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Hart’s-tongue and rocky boulder, the great brown trunks of the oaks and the polypodium growing amidst their cloven branches were all touched with sun-gleams, while evening shadows lay soft and cool upon the tall flowering grasses in the meadows on either side of the deep gully.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading “And one, an English home—gray twilight poured On dewy pastures, dewy trees, Softer than sleep—all things in order stored, A haunt of ancient Peace.”
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading Hart’s-tongue and rocky boulder, the great brown trunks of the oaks and the polypodium growing amidst their cloven branches were all touched with sun-gleams, while evening shadows lay soft and cool upon the tall flowering grasses in the meadows on either side of the deep gully.
SofteradjectiveUS /ˈsɑːftər/
comparative of “soft” — yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading “And one, an English home—gray twilight poured On dewy pastures, dewy trees, Softer than sleep—all things in order stored, A haunt of ancient Peace.”
spaniels
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From this reading They carried their portmanteau in that portion of the dog-cart which is more legitimately occupied by a leash of spaniels or Irish setters, and they arrived in the golden light of the afternoon, just when that sunk lane approaching the west gate was looking its loveliest.
storedverbUS /stɔːrd/
past form of “store” — keep or lay aside for future use
From this reading “And one, an English home—gray twilight poured On dewy pastures, dewy trees, Softer than sleep—all things in order stored, A haunt of ancient Peace.”
sun-gleams
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From this reading Hart’s-tongue and rocky boulder, the great brown trunks of the oaks and the polypodium growing amidst their cloven branches were all touched with sun-gleams, while evening shadows lay soft and cool upon the tall flowering grasses in the meadows on either side of the deep gully.
sunkadjectiveUS /sʌŋk/
doomed to extinction
From this reading They carried their portmanteau in that portion of the dog-cart which is more legitimately occupied by a leash of spaniels or Irish setters, and they arrived in the golden light of the afternoon, just when that sunk lane approaching the west gate was looking its loveliest.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading Hart’s-tongue and rocky boulder, the great brown trunks of the oaks and the polypodium growing amidst their cloven branches were all touched with sun-gleams, while evening shadows lay soft and cool upon the tall flowering grasses in the meadows on either side of the deep gully.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading “And one, an English home—gray twilight poured On dewy pastures, dewy trees, Softer than sleep—all things in order stored, A haunt of ancient Peace.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Theodore and his friend betook themselves to Cheriton Chase on the following Friday, for that kind of visit which north country people describe as “a week end.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Theodore and his friend betook themselves to Cheriton Chase on the following Friday, for that kind of visit which north country people describe as “a week end.”
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They carried their portmanteau in that portion of the dog-cart which is more legitimately occupied by a leash of spaniels or Irish setters, and they arrived in the golden light of the afternoon, just when that sunk lane approaching the west gate was looking its loveliest.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Theodore and his friend betook themselves to Cheriton Chase on the following Friday, for that kind of visit which north country people describe as “a week end.”
Theodore
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From this reading Theodore and his friend betook themselves to Cheriton Chase on the following Friday, for that kind of visit which north country people describe as “a week end.”
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They carried their portmanteau in that portion of the dog-cart which is more legitimately occupied by a leash of spaniels or Irish setters, and they arrived in the golden light of the afternoon, just when that sunk lane approaching the west gate was looking its loveliest.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading “And one, an English home—gray twilight poured On dewy pastures, dewy trees, Softer than sleep—all things in order stored, A haunt of ancient Peace.”
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading “That is Mrs. Porter’s cottage,” said Theodore, indicating the gatekeeper’s house with a turn of his whip towards the end of the lane where the clustered chimneys showed through a gap in the trees.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Theodore and his friend betook themselves to Cheriton Chase on the following Friday, for that kind of visit which north country people describe as “a week end.”
having come into contact
From this reading Hart’s-tongue and rocky boulder, the great brown trunks of the oaks and the polypodium growing amidst their cloven branches were all touched with sun-gleams, while evening shadows lay soft and cool upon the tall flowering grasses in the meadows on either side of the deep gully.
in the direction of
From this reading “That is Mrs. Porter’s cottage,” said Theodore, indicating the gatekeeper’s house with a turn of his whip towards the end of the lane where the clustered chimneys showed through a gap in the trees.
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 “And one, an English home—gray twilight poured On dewy pastures, dewy trees, Softer than sleep—all things in order stored, A haunt of ancient Peace.”
trunksnounUS /trʌŋks/
(used in the plural) trousers that end at or above the knee
From this reading Hart’s-tongue and rocky boulder, the great brown trunks of the oaks and the polypodium growing amidst their cloven branches were all touched with sun-gleams, while evening shadows lay soft and cool upon the tall flowering grasses in the meadows on either side of the deep gully.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading “That is Mrs. Porter’s cottage,” said Theodore, indicating the gatekeeper’s house with a turn of his whip towards the end of the lane where the clustered chimneys showed through a gap in the trees.
twilightnounUS /ˈtwaɪlaɪt/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading “And one, an English home—gray twilight poured On dewy pastures, dewy trees, Softer than sleep—all things in order stored, A haunt of ancient Peace.”
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Hart’s-tongue and rocky boulder, the great brown trunks of the oaks and the polypodium growing amidst their cloven branches were all touched with sun-gleams, while evening shadows lay soft and cool upon the tall flowering grasses in the meadows on either side of the deep gully.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Theodore and his friend betook themselves to Cheriton Chase on the following Friday, for that kind of visit which north country people describe as “a week end.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They carried their portmanteau in that portion of the dog-cart which is more legitimately occupied by a leash of spaniels or Irish setters, and they arrived in the golden light of the afternoon, just when that sunk lane approaching the west gate was looking its loveliest.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Theodore and his friend betook themselves to Cheriton Chase on the following Friday, for that kind of visit which north country people describe as “a week end.”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Hart’s-tongue and rocky boulder, the great brown trunks of the oaks and the polypodium growing amidst their cloven branches were all touched with sun-gleams, while evening shadows lay soft and cool upon the tall flowering grasses in the meadows on either side of the deep gully.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading They carried their portmanteau in that portion of the dog-cart which is more legitimately occupied by a leash of spaniels or Irish setters, and they arrived in the golden light of the afternoon, just when that sunk lane approaching the west gate was looking its loveliest.
at the time that
From this reading They carried their portmanteau in that portion of the dog-cart which is more legitimately occupied by a leash of spaniels or Irish setters, and they arrived in the golden light of the afternoon, just when that sunk lane approaching the west gate was looking its loveliest.
in or at the place that
From this reading “That is Mrs. Porter’s cottage,” said Theodore, indicating the gatekeeper’s house with a turn of his whip towards the end of the lane where the clustered chimneys showed through a gap in the trees.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Theodore and his friend betook themselves to Cheriton Chase on the following Friday, for that kind of visit which north country people describe as “a week end.”
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Hart’s-tongue and rocky boulder, the great brown trunks of the oaks and the polypodium growing amidst their cloven branches were all touched with sun-gleams, while evening shadows lay soft and cool upon the tall flowering grasses in the meadows on either side of the deep gully.
whipverbUS /wɪp/
beat severely with a whip or rod
From this reading “That is Mrs. Porter’s cottage,” said Theodore, indicating the gatekeeper’s house with a turn of his whip towards the end of the lane where the clustered chimneys showed through a gap in the trees.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Hart’s-tongue and rocky boulder, the great brown trunks of the oaks and the polypodium growing amidst their cloven branches were all touched with sun-gleams, while evening shadows lay soft and cool upon the tall flowering grasses in the meadows on either side of the deep gully.
