used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE EAGLE'S EYES GROW DIM The county jail in Cedar County was a plain, brick structure set in the midst of the Court House Square.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The robins nested in the maples, the squirrels scampered from tree to tree, and little children tumbled about on the grass, unmindful of the sullen captives within the walls.
(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 Over these walks magnificent maples flung gorgeous banners in autumn, and it was a favorite promenade for the young people of the town at all seasons, even in winter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Connected with it was the official residence of the sheriff, and brick walks ran diagonally from corner to corner for the convenience of citizens.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Over these walks magnificent maples flung gorgeous banners in autumn, and it was a favorite promenade for the young people of the town at all seasons, even in winter.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading Over these walks magnificent maples flung gorgeous banners in autumn, and it was a favorite promenade for the young people of the town at all seasons, even in winter.
bannersnounUS /ˈbænərz/
plural of “banner” — long strip of cloth or paper used for decoration or advertising
From this reading Over these walks magnificent maples flung gorgeous banners in autumn, and it was a favorite promenade for the young people of the town at all seasons, even in winter.
bricknounUS /brɪk/
rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material
From this reading THE EAGLE'S EYES GROW DIM The county jail in Cedar County was a plain, brick structure set in the midst of the Court House Square.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading At times when the jail was filled with disorderly inmates these innocent lovers could hear the wild yells and see the insulting gestures of the men at the windows, but ordinarily the grounds were quiet and peaceful.
captivesnounUS /ˈkæptɪvz/
plural of “captive” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading The robins nested in the maples, the squirrels scampered from tree to tree, and little children tumbled about on the grass, unmindful of the sullen captives within the walls.
CedarnounUS /ˈsiːdər/
any of numerous trees of the family Cupressaceae that resemble cedars
From this reading THE EAGLE'S EYES GROW DIM The county jail in Cedar County was a plain, brick structure set in the midst of the Court House Square.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading The robins nested in the maples, the squirrels scampered from tree to tree, and little children tumbled about on the grass, unmindful of the sullen captives within the walls.
citizensnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/
plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading Connected with it was the official residence of the sheriff, and brick walks ran diagonally from corner to corner for the convenience of citizens.
being joined in close association
From this reading Connected with it was the official residence of the sheriff, and brick walks ran diagonally from corner to corner for the convenience of citizens.
conveniencenounUS /kənˈviːnjəns/
the state of being suitable or opportune
From this reading Connected with it was the official residence of the sheriff, and brick walks ran diagonally from corner to corner for the convenience of citizens.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Connected with it was the official residence of the sheriff, and brick walks ran diagonally from corner to corner for the convenience of citizens.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading At times when the jail was filled with disorderly inmates these innocent lovers could hear the wild yells and see the insulting gestures of the men at the windows, but ordinarily the grounds were quiet and peaceful.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading THE EAGLE'S EYES GROW DIM The county jail in Cedar County was a plain, brick structure set in the midst of the Court House Square.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading THE EAGLE'S EYES GROW DIM The county jail in Cedar County was a plain, brick structure set in the midst of the Court House Square.
diagonallyadverbUS /daɪˈæɡənəli/
in a diagonal manner
From this reading Connected with it was the official residence of the sheriff, and brick walks ran diagonally from corner to corner for the convenience of citizens.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading THE EAGLE'S EYES GROW DIM The county jail in Cedar County was a plain, brick structure set in the midst of the Court House Square.
disorderlyadjectiveUS /dɪˈsɔːrdərli/
undisciplined and unruly
From this reading At times when the jail was filled with disorderly inmates these innocent lovers could hear the wild yells and see the insulting gestures of the men at the windows, but ordinarily the grounds were quiet and peaceful.
EAGLE'SnounUS /ˈiːɡəlz/
possessive form of “eagle” — any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight
From this reading THE EAGLE'S EYES GROW DIM The county jail in Cedar County was a plain, brick structure set in the midst of the Court House Square.
divisible by two
From this reading Over these walks magnificent maples flung gorgeous banners in autumn, and it was a favorite promenade for the young people of the town at all seasons, even in winter.
opinion or judgment
From this reading THE EAGLE'S EYES GROW DIM The county jail in Cedar County was a plain, brick structure set in the midst of the Court House Square.
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading Over these walks magnificent maples flung gorgeous banners in autumn, and it was a favorite promenade for the young people of the town at all seasons, even in winter.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading At times when the jail was filled with disorderly inmates these innocent lovers could hear the wild yells and see the insulting gestures of the men at the windows, but ordinarily the grounds were quiet and peaceful.
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading Over these walks magnificent maples flung gorgeous banners in autumn, and it was a favorite promenade for the young people of the town at all seasons, even in winter.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Connected with it was the official residence of the sheriff, and brick walks ran diagonally from corner to corner for the convenience of citizens.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Connected with it was the official residence of the sheriff, and brick walks ran diagonally from corner to corner for the convenience of citizens.
gesturesnounUS /ˈdʒestʃərz/
plural of “gesture” — motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
From this reading At times when the jail was filled with disorderly inmates these innocent lovers could hear the wild yells and see the insulting gestures of the men at the windows, but ordinarily the grounds were quiet and peaceful.
gorgeousadjectiveUS /ˈɡɔːrdʒəs/
dazzlingly beautiful
From this reading Over these walks magnificent maples flung gorgeous banners in autumn, and it was a favorite promenade for the young people of the town at all seasons, even in winter.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading The robins nested in the maples, the squirrels scampered from tree to tree, and little children tumbled about on the grass, unmindful of the sullen captives within the walls.
groundsnounUS /ɡraʊndz/
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading At times when the jail was filled with disorderly inmates these innocent lovers could hear the wild yells and see the insulting gestures of the men at the windows, but ordinarily the grounds were quiet and peaceful.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading THE EAGLE'S EYES GROW DIM The county jail in Cedar County was a plain, brick structure set in the midst of the Court House Square.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading At times when the jail was filled with disorderly inmates these innocent lovers could hear the wild yells and see the insulting gestures of the men at the windows, but ordinarily the grounds were quiet and peaceful.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE EAGLE'S EYES GROW DIM The county jail in Cedar County was a plain, brick structure set in the midst of the Court House Square.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE EAGLE'S EYES GROW DIM The county jail in Cedar County was a plain, brick structure set in the midst of the Court House Square.
inmatesnounUS /ˈɪnmeɪts/
plural of “inmate” — one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)
From this reading At times when the jail was filled with disorderly inmates these innocent lovers could hear the wild yells and see the insulting gestures of the men at the windows, but ordinarily the grounds were quiet and peaceful.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading At times when the jail was filled with disorderly inmates these innocent lovers could hear the wild yells and see the insulting gestures of the men at the windows, but ordinarily the grounds were quiet and peaceful.
insultingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsʌltɪŋ/
expressing extreme contempt
From this reading At times when the jail was filled with disorderly inmates these innocent lovers could hear the wild yells and see the insulting gestures of the men at the windows, but ordinarily the grounds were quiet and peaceful.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Connected with it was the official residence of the sheriff, and brick walks ran diagonally from corner to corner for the convenience of citizens.
jailnounUS /dʒeɪl/
a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)
From this reading THE EAGLE'S EYES GROW DIM The county jail in Cedar County was a plain, brick structure set in the midst of the Court House Square.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The robins nested in the maples, the squirrels scampered from tree to tree, and little children tumbled about on the grass, unmindful of the sullen captives within the walls.
plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading At times when the jail was filled with disorderly inmates these innocent lovers could hear the wild yells and see the insulting gestures of the men at the windows, but ordinarily the grounds were quiet and peaceful.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading Over these walks magnificent maples flung gorgeous banners in autumn, and it was a favorite promenade for the young people of the town at all seasons, even in winter.
maplesnounUS /ˈmeɪpəlz/
plural of “maple” — wood of any of various maple trees; especially the hard close-grained wood of the sugar maple; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading Over these walks magnificent maples flung gorgeous banners in autumn, and it was a favorite promenade for the young people of the town at all seasons, even in winter.
the force of workers available
From this reading At times when the jail was filled with disorderly inmates these innocent lovers could hear the wild yells and see the insulting gestures of the men at the windows, but ordinarily the grounds were quiet and peaceful.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading THE EAGLE'S EYES GROW DIM The county jail in Cedar County was a plain, brick structure set in the midst of the Court House Square.
nestedverbUS /ˈnestəd/
past form of “nest” — inhabit a nest, usually after building
From this reading The robins nested in the maples, the squirrels scampered from tree to tree, and little children tumbled about on the grass, unmindful of the sullen captives within the walls.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE EAGLE'S EYES GROW DIM The county jail in Cedar County was a plain, brick structure set in the midst of the Court House Square.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading Connected with it was the official residence of the sheriff, and brick walks ran diagonally from corner to corner for the convenience of citizens.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The robins nested in the maples, the squirrels scampered from tree to tree, and little children tumbled about on the grass, unmindful of the sullen captives within the walls.
ordinarilyadverbUS /ˌɔːrdəˈnerəli/
under normal conditions
From this reading At times when the jail was filled with disorderly inmates these innocent lovers could hear the wild yells and see the insulting gestures of the men at the windows, but ordinarily the grounds were quiet and peaceful.
OverprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Over these walks magnificent maples flung gorgeous banners in autumn, and it was a favorite promenade for the young people of the town at all seasons, even in winter.
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading At times when the jail was filled with disorderly inmates these innocent lovers could hear the wild yells and see the insulting gestures of the men at the windows, but ordinarily the grounds were quiet and peaceful.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Over these walks magnificent maples flung gorgeous banners in autumn, and it was a favorite promenade for the young people of the town at all seasons, even in winter.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading THE EAGLE'S EYES GROW DIM The county jail in Cedar County was a plain, brick structure set in the midst of the Court House Square.
promenadenounUS /ˌprɑːməˈneɪd/
a formal ball held for a school class toward the end of the academic year
From this reading Over these walks magnificent maples flung gorgeous banners in autumn, and it was a favorite promenade for the young people of the town at all seasons, even in winter.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading At times when the jail was filled with disorderly inmates these innocent lovers could hear the wild yells and see the insulting gestures of the men at the windows, but ordinarily the grounds were quiet and peaceful.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Connected with it was the official residence of the sheriff, and brick walks ran diagonally from corner to corner for the convenience of citizens.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading Connected with it was the official residence of the sheriff, and brick walks ran diagonally from corner to corner for the convenience of citizens.
robinsnounUS /ˈrɑːbənz/
plural of “robin” — small Old World songbird with a reddish breast
From this reading The robins nested in the maples, the squirrels scampered from tree to tree, and little children tumbled about on the grass, unmindful of the sullen captives within the walls.
scamperedverbUS /ˈskæmpərd/
past form of “scamper” — to move about or proceed hurriedly
From this reading The robins nested in the maples, the squirrels scampered from tree to tree, and little children tumbled about on the grass, unmindful of the sullen captives within the walls.
seasonsnounUS /ˈsiːzənz/
plural of “season” — a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading Over these walks magnificent maples flung gorgeous banners in autumn, and it was a favorite promenade for the young people of the town at all seasons, even in winter.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading At times when the jail was filled with disorderly inmates these innocent lovers could hear the wild yells and see the insulting gestures of the men at the windows, but ordinarily the grounds were quiet and peaceful.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading THE EAGLE'S EYES GROW DIM The county jail in Cedar County was a plain, brick structure set in the midst of the Court House Square.
sheriffnounUS /ˈʃerəf/
the principal law-enforcement officer in a county
From this reading Connected with it was the official residence of the sheriff, and brick walks ran diagonally from corner to corner for the convenience of citizens.
make square
From this reading THE EAGLE'S EYES GROW DIM The county jail in Cedar County was a plain, brick structure set in the midst of the Court House Square.
squirrelsnounUS /ˈskwɜːrəlz/
plural of “squirrel” — a kind of arboreal rodent having a long bushy tail
From this reading The robins nested in the maples, the squirrels scampered from tree to tree, and little children tumbled about on the grass, unmindful of the sullen captives within the walls.
structurenounUS /ˈstrʌktʃər/
a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
From this reading THE EAGLE'S EYES GROW DIM The county jail in Cedar County was a plain, brick structure set in the midst of the Court House Square.
sullenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌlən/
showing a brooding ill humor
From this reading The robins nested in the maples, the squirrels scampered from tree to tree, and little children tumbled about on the grass, unmindful of the sullen captives within the walls.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE EAGLE'S EYES GROW DIM The county jail in Cedar County was a plain, brick structure set in the midst of the Court House Square.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Over these walks magnificent maples flung gorgeous banners in autumn, and it was a favorite promenade for the young people of the town at all seasons, even in winter.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading At times when the jail was filled with disorderly inmates these innocent lovers could hear the wild yells and see the insulting gestures of the men at the windows, but ordinarily the grounds were quiet and peaceful.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Connected with it was the official residence of the sheriff, and brick walks ran diagonally from corner to corner for the convenience of citizens.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Over these walks magnificent maples flung gorgeous banners in autumn, and it was a favorite promenade for the young people of the town at all seasons, even in winter.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading The robins nested in the maples, the squirrels scampered from tree to tree, and little children tumbled about on the grass, unmindful of the sullen captives within the walls.
tumbledverbUS /ˈtʌmbəld/
past form of “tumble” — fall down, as if collapsing
From this reading The robins nested in the maples, the squirrels scampered from tree to tree, and little children tumbled about on the grass, unmindful of the sullen captives within the walls.
unmindfuladjective
not mindful or attentive
From this reading The robins nested in the maples, the squirrels scampered from tree to tree, and little children tumbled about on the grass, unmindful of the sullen captives within the walls.
walksnounUS /wɔːks/
plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Connected with it was the official residence of the sheriff, and brick walks ran diagonally from corner to corner for the convenience of citizens.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading The robins nested in the maples, the squirrels scampered from tree to tree, and little children tumbled about on the grass, unmindful of the sullen captives within the walls.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE EAGLE'S EYES GROW DIM The county jail in Cedar County was a plain, brick structure set in the midst of the Court House Square.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At times when the jail was filled with disorderly inmates these innocent lovers could hear the wild yells and see the insulting gestures of the men at the windows, but ordinarily the grounds were quiet and peaceful.
at the time that
From this reading At times when the jail was filled with disorderly inmates these innocent lovers could hear the wild yells and see the insulting gestures of the men at the windows, but ordinarily the grounds were quiet and peaceful.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading At times when the jail was filled with disorderly inmates these innocent lovers could hear the wild yells and see the insulting gestures of the men at the windows, but ordinarily the grounds were quiet and peaceful.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading At times when the jail was filled with disorderly inmates these innocent lovers could hear the wild yells and see the insulting gestures of the men at the windows, but ordinarily the grounds were quiet and peaceful.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Over these walks magnificent maples flung gorgeous banners in autumn, and it was a favorite promenade for the young people of the town at all seasons, even in winter.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Connected with it was the official residence of the sheriff, and brick walks ran diagonally from corner to corner for the convenience of citizens.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The robins nested in the maples, the squirrels scampered from tree to tree, and little children tumbled about on the grass, unmindful of the sullen captives within the walls.
yellsnounUS /jelz/
plural of “yell” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading At times when the jail was filled with disorderly inmates these innocent lovers could hear the wild yells and see the insulting gestures of the men at the windows, but ordinarily the grounds were quiet and peaceful.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Over these walks magnificent maples flung gorgeous banners in autumn, and it was a favorite promenade for the young people of the town at all seasons, even in winter.
