used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a peaceful solitary village; a cluster of houses gathered round one simple church, the tower of which was the central point in the quiet landscape.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Behind the hill ran a railway, upon which a train appeared, which we watched, flaunting its white plume into the air, as it shrieked and rushed into the shadow.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Behind the hill ran a railway, upon which a train appeared, which we watched, flaunting its white plume into the air, as it shrieked and rushed into the shadow.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Behind the hill ran a railway, upon which a train appeared, which we watched, flaunting its white plume into the air, as it shrieked and rushed into the shadow.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Behind the hill ran a railway, upon which a train appeared, which we watched, flaunting its white plume into the air, as it shrieked and rushed into the shadow.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Behind it at some distance was a low hill--a very low hill--not much more than a mound, but with some dark Scotch firs upon it, which gave solidity to the thick plantation of lighter trees, not yet fully clothed.
BehindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Behind it at some distance was a low hill--a very low hill--not much more than a mound, but with some dark Scotch firs upon it, which gave solidity to the thick plantation of lighter trees, not yet fully clothed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Behind it at some distance was a low hill--a very low hill--not much more than a mound, but with some dark Scotch firs upon it, which gave solidity to the thick plantation of lighter trees, not yet fully clothed.
centraladjectiveUS /ˈsentrəl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading It was a peaceful solitary village; a cluster of houses gathered round one simple church, the tower of which was the central point in the quiet landscape.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading It was a peaceful solitary village; a cluster of houses gathered round one simple church, the tower of which was the central point in the quiet landscape.
clothedadjectiveUS /kloʊðd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Behind it at some distance was a low hill--a very low hill--not much more than a mound, but with some dark Scotch firs upon it, which gave solidity to the thick plantation of lighter trees, not yet fully clothed.
clusterverbUS /ˈklʌstər/
come together as in a cluster or flock
From this reading It was a peaceful solitary village; a cluster of houses gathered round one simple church, the tower of which was the central point in the quiet landscape.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Behind it at some distance was a low hill--a very low hill--not much more than a mound, but with some dark Scotch firs upon it, which gave solidity to the thick plantation of lighter trees, not yet fully clothed.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE FIRST DAY.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading THE DAYS OF MY LIFE.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Behind it at some distance was a low hill--a very low hill--not much more than a mound, but with some dark Scotch firs upon it, which gave solidity to the thick plantation of lighter trees, not yet fully clothed.
firsnounUS /fɜːrz/
plural of “fir” — nonresinous wood of a fir tree
From this reading Behind it at some distance was a low hill--a very low hill--not much more than a mound, but with some dark Scotch firs upon it, which gave solidity to the thick plantation of lighter trees, not yet fully clothed.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE FIRST DAY.
flauntingverbUS /ˈflɔːntɪŋ/
-ing form of “flaunt” — display proudly; act ostentatiously or pretentiously
From this reading Behind the hill ran a railway, upon which a train appeared, which we watched, flaunting its white plume into the air, as it shrieked and rushed into the shadow.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading Behind it at some distance was a low hill--a very low hill--not much more than a mound, but with some dark Scotch firs upon it, which gave solidity to the thick plantation of lighter trees, not yet fully clothed.
brought together in one place
From this reading It was a peaceful solitary village; a cluster of houses gathered round one simple church, the tower of which was the central point in the quiet landscape.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Behind it at some distance was a low hill--a very low hill--not much more than a mound, but with some dark Scotch firs upon it, which gave solidity to the thick plantation of lighter trees, not yet fully clothed.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Behind it at some distance was a low hill--a very low hill--not much more than a mound, but with some dark Scotch firs upon it, which gave solidity to the thick plantation of lighter trees, not yet fully clothed.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It was a peaceful solitary village; a cluster of houses gathered round one simple church, the tower of which was the central point in the quiet landscape.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was a peaceful solitary village; a cluster of houses gathered round one simple church, the tower of which was the central point in the quiet landscape.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Behind the hill ran a railway, upon which a train appeared, which we watched, flaunting its white plume into the air, as it shrieked and rushed into the shadow.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a peaceful solitary village; a cluster of houses gathered round one simple church, the tower of which was the central point in the quiet landscape.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Behind the hill ran a railway, upon which a train appeared, which we watched, flaunting its white plume into the air, as it shrieked and rushed into the shadow.
landscapenounUS /ˈlændskeɪp/
an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
From this reading It was a peaceful solitary village; a cluster of houses gathered round one simple church, the tower of which was the central point in the quiet landscape.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading THE DAYS OF MY LIFE.
lighternounUS /ˈlaɪtər/
a substance used to ignite or kindle a fire
From this reading Behind it at some distance was a low hill--a very low hill--not much more than a mound, but with some dark Scotch firs upon it, which gave solidity to the thick plantation of lighter trees, not yet fully clothed.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Behind it at some distance was a low hill--a very low hill--not much more than a mound, but with some dark Scotch firs upon it, which gave solidity to the thick plantation of lighter trees, not yet fully clothed.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Behind it at some distance was a low hill--a very low hill--not much more than a mound, but with some dark Scotch firs upon it, which gave solidity to the thick plantation of lighter trees, not yet fully clothed.
moundnounUS /maʊnd/
(baseball) the slight elevation on which the pitcher stands
From this reading Behind it at some distance was a low hill--a very low hill--not much more than a mound, but with some dark Scotch firs upon it, which gave solidity to the thick plantation of lighter trees, not yet fully clothed.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Behind it at some distance was a low hill--a very low hill--not much more than a mound, but with some dark Scotch firs upon it, which gave solidity to the thick plantation of lighter trees, not yet fully clothed.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading THE DAYS OF MY LIFE.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Behind it at some distance was a low hill--a very low hill--not much more than a mound, but with some dark Scotch firs upon it, which gave solidity to the thick plantation of lighter trees, not yet fully clothed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DAYS OF MY LIFE.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was a peaceful solitary village; a cluster of houses gathered round one simple church, the tower of which was the central point in the quiet landscape.
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading It was a peaceful solitary village; a cluster of houses gathered round one simple church, the tower of which was the central point in the quiet landscape.
plantationnounUS /ˌplænˈteɪʃən/
an estate where cash crops are grown on a large scale (especially in tropical areas)
From this reading Behind it at some distance was a low hill--a very low hill--not much more than a mound, but with some dark Scotch firs upon it, which gave solidity to the thick plantation of lighter trees, not yet fully clothed.
plumeverbUS /pluːm/
rip off; ask an unreasonable price
From this reading Behind the hill ran a railway, upon which a train appeared, which we watched, flaunting its white plume into the air, as it shrieked and rushed into the shadow.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading It was a peaceful solitary village; a cluster of houses gathered round one simple church, the tower of which was the central point in the quiet landscape.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading It was a peaceful solitary village; a cluster of houses gathered round one simple church, the tower of which was the central point in the quiet landscape.
railwaynounUS /ˈreɪlweɪ/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading Behind the hill ran a railway, upon which a train appeared, which we watched, flaunting its white plume into the air, as it shrieked and rushed into the shadow.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Behind the hill ran a railway, upon which a train appeared, which we watched, flaunting its white plume into the air, as it shrieked and rushed into the shadow.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading It was a peaceful solitary village; a cluster of houses gathered round one simple church, the tower of which was the central point in the quiet landscape.
done under pressure
From this reading Behind the hill ran a railway, upon which a train appeared, which we watched, flaunting its white plume into the air, as it shrieked and rushed into the shadow.
ScotchnounUS /skɑːtʃ/
a slight surface cut (especially a notch that is made to keep a tally)
From this reading Behind it at some distance was a low hill--a very low hill--not much more than a mound, but with some dark Scotch firs upon it, which gave solidity to the thick plantation of lighter trees, not yet fully clothed.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading Behind the hill ran a railway, upon which a train appeared, which we watched, flaunting its white plume into the air, as it shrieked and rushed into the shadow.
shriekedadjectiveUS /ʃriːkt/
uttered in a shrill scream as of pain or terror
From this reading Behind the hill ran a railway, upon which a train appeared, which we watched, flaunting its white plume into the air, as it shrieked and rushed into the shadow.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading It was a peaceful solitary village; a cluster of houses gathered round one simple church, the tower of which was the central point in the quiet landscape.
soliditynounUS /səˈlɪdəti/
the consistency of a solid
From this reading Behind it at some distance was a low hill--a very low hill--not much more than a mound, but with some dark Scotch firs upon it, which gave solidity to the thick plantation of lighter trees, not yet fully clothed.
characterized by or preferring solitude
From this reading It was a peaceful solitary village; a cluster of houses gathered round one simple church, the tower of which was the central point in the quiet landscape.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Behind it at some distance was a low hill--a very low hill--not much more than a mound, but with some dark Scotch firs upon it, which gave solidity to the thick plantation of lighter trees, not yet fully clothed.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Behind it at some distance was a low hill--a very low hill--not much more than a mound, but with some dark Scotch firs upon it, which gave solidity to the thick plantation of lighter trees, not yet fully clothed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DAYS OF MY LIFE.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading Behind it at some distance was a low hill--a very low hill--not much more than a mound, but with some dark Scotch firs upon it, which gave solidity to the thick plantation of lighter trees, not yet fully clothed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Behind it at some distance was a low hill--a very low hill--not much more than a mound, but with some dark Scotch firs upon it, which gave solidity to the thick plantation of lighter trees, not yet fully clothed.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading It was a peaceful solitary village; a cluster of houses gathered round one simple church, the tower of which was the central point in the quiet landscape.
create by training and teaching
From this reading Behind the hill ran a railway, upon which a train appeared, which we watched, flaunting its white plume into the air, as it shrieked and rushed into the shadow.
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 Behind it at some distance was a low hill--a very low hill--not much more than a mound, but with some dark Scotch firs upon it, which gave solidity to the thick plantation of lighter trees, not yet fully clothed.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Behind it at some distance was a low hill--a very low hill--not much more than a mound, but with some dark Scotch firs upon it, which gave solidity to the thick plantation of lighter trees, not yet fully clothed.
precisely as stated
From this reading Behind it at some distance was a low hill--a very low hill--not much more than a mound, but with some dark Scotch firs upon it, which gave solidity to the thick plantation of lighter trees, not yet fully clothed.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading It was a peaceful solitary village; a cluster of houses gathered round one simple church, the tower of which was the central point in the quiet landscape.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a peaceful solitary village; a cluster of houses gathered round one simple church, the tower of which was the central point in the quiet landscape.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Behind the hill ran a railway, upon which a train appeared, which we watched, flaunting its white plume into the air, as it shrieked and rushed into the shadow.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Behind the hill ran a railway, upon which a train appeared, which we watched, flaunting its white plume into the air, as it shrieked and rushed into the shadow.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was a peaceful solitary village; a cluster of houses gathered round one simple church, the tower of which was the central point in the quiet landscape.
a Caucasian
From this reading Behind the hill ran a railway, upon which a train appeared, which we watched, flaunting its white plume into the air, as it shrieked and rushed into the shadow.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Behind it at some distance was a low hill--a very low hill--not much more than a mound, but with some dark Scotch firs upon it, which gave solidity to the thick plantation of lighter trees, not yet fully clothed.
but in spite of that
From this reading Behind it at some distance was a low hill--a very low hill--not much more than a mound, but with some dark Scotch firs upon it, which gave solidity to the thick plantation of lighter trees, not yet fully clothed.
