used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was September, but a very warm day.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Charlotte had walked along the highway for some distance; then when she came to a considerable grove of oak-trees, she hesitated a moment, and finally left the road, entered the grove, and sat down on a rock at only a little distance from the road, yet out of sight of it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Charlotte had walked along the highway for some distance; then when she came to a considerable grove of oak-trees, she hesitated a moment, and finally left the road, entered the grove, and sat down on a rock at only a little distance from the road, yet out of sight of it.
astersnounUS /ˈæstərz/
plural of “aster” — any of various chiefly fall-blooming herbs of the genus Aster with showy daisylike flowers
From this reading In the sunlit spaces between the trees grew clumps of blue asters.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Charlotte had walked along the highway for some distance; then when she came to a considerable grove of oak-trees, she hesitated a moment, and finally left the road, entered the grove, and sat down on a rock at only a little distance from the road, yet out of sight of it.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading In the sunlit spaces between the trees grew clumps of blue asters.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading In the sunlit spaces between the trees grew clumps of blue asters.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was September, but a very warm day.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She was quite effectually screened by the trees and some undergrowth.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Charlotte had walked along the highway for some distance; then when she came to a considerable grove of oak-trees, she hesitated a moment, and finally left the road, entered the grove, and sat down on a rock at only a little distance from the road, yet out of sight of it.
CharlottenounUS /ˈʃɑːrlət/
the largest city in North Carolina; located in south central North Carolina
From this reading Charlotte had walked along the highway for some distance; then when she came to a considerable grove of oak-trees, she hesitated a moment, and finally left the road, entered the grove, and sat down on a rock at only a little distance from the road, yet out of sight of it.
clumpsnounUS /klʌmps/
plural of “clump” — a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading In the sunlit spaces between the trees grew clumps of blue asters.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Charlotte had walked along the highway for some distance; then when she came to a considerable grove of oak-trees, she hesitated a moment, and finally left the road, entered the grove, and sat down on a rock at only a little distance from the road, yet out of sight of it.
crimsonadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmzən/
of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
From this reading Here and there the oaks showed shades of russet-and-gold and deep crimson; the leaves had not fallen.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was September, but a very warm day.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Here and there the oaks showed shades of russet-and-gold and deep crimson; the leaves had not fallen.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Charlotte had walked along the highway for some distance; then when she came to a considerable grove of oak-trees, she hesitated a moment, and finally left the road, entered the grove, and sat down on a rock at only a little distance from the road, yet out of sight of it.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Charlotte had walked along the highway for some distance; then when she came to a considerable grove of oak-trees, she hesitated a moment, and finally left the road, entered the grove, and sat down on a rock at only a little distance from the road, yet out of sight of it.
effectuallyadverb
in an effectual manner
From this reading She was quite effectually screened by the trees and some undergrowth.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Charlotte had walked along the highway for some distance; then when she came to a considerable grove of oak-trees, she hesitated a moment, and finally left the road, entered the grove, and sat down on a rock at only a little distance from the road, yet out of sight of it.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading Here and there the oaks showed shades of russet-and-gold and deep crimson; the leaves had not fallen.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Charlotte had walked along the highway for some distance; then when she came to a considerable grove of oak-trees, she hesitated a moment, and finally left the road, entered the grove, and sat down on a rock at only a little distance from the road, yet out of sight of it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Charlotte had walked along the highway for some distance; then when she came to a considerable grove of oak-trees, she hesitated a moment, and finally left the road, entered the grove, and sat down on a rock at only a little distance from the road, yet out of sight of it.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Charlotte had walked along the highway for some distance; then when she came to a considerable grove of oak-trees, she hesitated a moment, and finally left the road, entered the grove, and sat down on a rock at only a little distance from the road, yet out of sight of it.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading In the sunlit spaces between the trees grew clumps of blue asters.
grovenounUS /ɡroʊv/
a small growth of trees without underbrush
From this reading Charlotte had walked along the highway for some distance; then when she came to a considerable grove of oak-trees, she hesitated a moment, and finally left the road, entered the grove, and sat down on a rock at only a little distance from the road, yet out of sight of it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Charlotte had walked along the highway for some distance; then when she came to a considerable grove of oak-trees, she hesitated a moment, and finally left the road, entered the grove, and sat down on a rock at only a little distance from the road, yet out of sight of it.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here and there the oaks showed shades of russet-and-gold and deep crimson; the leaves had not fallen.
past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading Charlotte had walked along the highway for some distance; then when she came to a considerable grove of oak-trees, she hesitated a moment, and finally left the road, entered the grove, and sat down on a rock at only a little distance from the road, yet out of sight of it.
highwaynounUS /ˈhaɪweɪ/
a major road for any form of motor transport
From this reading Charlotte had walked along the highway for some distance; then when she came to a considerable grove of oak-trees, she hesitated a moment, and finally left the road, entered the grove, and sat down on a rock at only a little distance from the road, yet out of sight of it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the sunlit spaces between the trees grew clumps of blue asters.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was September, but a very warm day.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading Here and there the oaks showed shades of russet-and-gold and deep crimson; the leaves had not fallen.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Charlotte had walked along the highway for some distance; then when she came to a considerable grove of oak-trees, she hesitated a moment, and finally left the road, entered the grove, and sat down on a rock at only a little distance from the road, yet out of sight of it.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Charlotte had walked along the highway for some distance; then when she came to a considerable grove of oak-trees, she hesitated a moment, and finally left the road, entered the grove, and sat down on a rock at only a little distance from the road, yet out of sight of it.
a particular point in time
From this reading Charlotte had walked along the highway for some distance; then when she came to a considerable grove of oak-trees, she hesitated a moment, and finally left the road, entered the grove, and sat down on a rock at only a little distance from the road, yet out of sight of it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Here and there the oaks showed shades of russet-and-gold and deep crimson; the leaves had not fallen.
oak-trees
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Charlotte had walked along the highway for some distance; then when she came to a considerable grove of oak-trees, she hesitated a moment, and finally left the road, entered the grove, and sat down on a rock at only a little distance from the road, yet out of sight of it.
oaksnounUS /oʊks/
plural of “oak” — the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading Here and there the oaks showed shades of russet-and-gold and deep crimson; the leaves had not fallen.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Charlotte had walked along the highway for some distance; then when she came to a considerable grove of oak-trees, she hesitated a moment, and finally left the road, entered the grove, and sat down on a rock at only a little distance from the road, yet out of sight of it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Charlotte had walked along the highway for some distance; then when she came to a considerable grove of oak-trees, she hesitated a moment, and finally left the road, entered the grove, and sat down on a rock at only a little distance from the road, yet out of sight of it.
and nothing more
From this reading Charlotte had walked along the highway for some distance; then when she came to a considerable grove of oak-trees, she hesitated a moment, and finally left the road, entered the grove, and sat down on a rock at only a little distance from the road, yet out of sight of it.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Charlotte had walked along the highway for some distance; then when she came to a considerable grove of oak-trees, she hesitated a moment, and finally left the road, entered the grove, and sat down on a rock at only a little distance from the road, yet out of sight of it.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading She was quite effectually screened by the trees and some undergrowth.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Charlotte had walked along the highway for some distance; then when she came to a considerable grove of oak-trees, she hesitated a moment, and finally left the road, entered the grove, and sat down on a rock at only a little distance from the road, yet out of sight of it.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Charlotte had walked along the highway for some distance; then when she came to a considerable grove of oak-trees, she hesitated a moment, and finally left the road, entered the grove, and sat down on a rock at only a little distance from the road, yet out of sight of it.
russet-and-gold
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Here and there the oaks showed shades of russet-and-gold and deep crimson; the leaves had not fallen.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Charlotte had walked along the highway for some distance; then when she came to a considerable grove of oak-trees, she hesitated a moment, and finally left the road, entered the grove, and sat down on a rock at only a little distance from the road, yet out of sight of it.
screenedverbUS /skriːnd/
past form of “screen” — test or examine for the presence of disease or infection
From this reading She was quite effectually screened by the trees and some undergrowth.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading It was September, but a very warm day.
shadesnounUS /ʃeɪdz/
(plural) something that reminds you of someone or something
From this reading Here and there the oaks showed shades of russet-and-gold and deep crimson; the leaves had not fallen.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Charlotte had walked along the highway for some distance; then when she came to a considerable grove of oak-trees, she hesitated a moment, and finally left the road, entered the grove, and sat down on a rock at only a little distance from the road, yet out of sight of it.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Here and there the oaks showed shades of russet-and-gold and deep crimson; the leaves had not fallen.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Charlotte had walked along the highway for some distance; then when she came to a considerable grove of oak-trees, she hesitated a moment, and finally left the road, entered the grove, and sat down on a rock at only a little distance from the road, yet out of sight of it.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Charlotte had walked along the highway for some distance; then when she came to a considerable grove of oak-trees, she hesitated a moment, and finally left the road, entered the grove, and sat down on a rock at only a little distance from the road, yet out of sight of it.
spacesnounUS /ˈspeɪsəz/
plural of “space” — the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading In the sunlit spaces between the trees grew clumps of blue asters.
sunlitadjectiveUS /ˈsʌnlɪt/
lighted by sunlight
From this reading In the sunlit spaces between the trees grew clumps of blue asters.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Charlotte had walked along the highway for some distance; then when she came to a considerable grove of oak-trees, she hesitated a moment, and finally left the road, entered the grove, and sat down on a rock at only a little distance from the road, yet out of sight of it.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Charlotte had walked along the highway for some distance; then when she came to a considerable grove of oak-trees, she hesitated a moment, and finally left the road, entered the grove, and sat down on a rock at only a little distance from the road, yet out of sight of it.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Here and there the oaks showed shades of russet-and-gold and deep crimson; the leaves had not fallen.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Charlotte had walked along the highway for some distance; then when she came to a considerable grove of oak-trees, she hesitated a moment, and finally left the road, entered the grove, and sat down on a rock at only a little distance from the road, yet out of sight of it.
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 She was quite effectually screened by the trees and some undergrowth.
undergrowthnounUS /ˈʌndərɡroʊθ/
the brush (small trees and bushes and ferns etc.) growing beneath taller trees in a wood or forest
From this reading She was quite effectually screened by the trees and some undergrowth.
precisely as stated
From this reading It was September, but a very warm day.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Charlotte had walked along the highway for some distance; then when she came to a considerable grove of oak-trees, she hesitated a moment, and finally left the road, entered the grove, and sat down on a rock at only a little distance from the road, yet out of sight of it.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading It was September, but a very warm day.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was September, but a very warm day.
at the time that
From this reading Charlotte had walked along the highway for some distance; then when she came to a considerable grove of oak-trees, she hesitated a moment, and finally left the road, entered the grove, and sat down on a rock at only a little distance from the road, yet out of sight of it.
but in spite of that
From this reading Charlotte had walked along the highway for some distance; then when she came to a considerable grove of oak-trees, she hesitated a moment, and finally left the road, entered the grove, and sat down on a rock at only a little distance from the road, yet out of sight of it.
