used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Within a few yards of the schoolroom window, but just out of sight, stood a large laburnum-tree.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The two were planted at a corner of the house, with the intention probably of cutting off a view of the kitchen windows from the front.
bay-bush
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From this reading Behind it was a very substantial bay-bush.
BehindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Behind it was a very substantial bay-bush.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Within a few yards of the schoolroom window, but just out of sight, stood a large laburnum-tree.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading But the children had elevated them into a far higher position than that of a mere screen.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading The two were planted at a corner of the house, with the intention probably of cutting off a view of the kitchen windows from the front.
cuttingnounUS /ˈkʌtɪŋ/
the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film
From this reading The two were planted at a corner of the house, with the intention probably of cutting off a view of the kitchen windows from the front.
elevatedadjectiveUS /ˈeləveɪtɪd/
raised above the ground
From this reading But the children had elevated them into a far higher position than that of a mere screen.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading But the children had elevated them into a far higher position than that of a mere screen.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Within a few yards of the schoolroom window, but just out of sight, stood a large laburnum-tree.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The two were planted at a corner of the house, with the intention probably of cutting off a view of the kitchen windows from the front.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading The two were planted at a corner of the house, with the intention probably of cutting off a view of the kitchen windows from the front.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But the children had elevated them into a far higher position than that of a mere screen.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading But the children had elevated them into a far higher position than that of a mere screen.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The two were planted at a corner of the house, with the intention probably of cutting off a view of the kitchen windows from the front.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The two were planted at a corner of the house, with the intention probably of cutting off a view of the kitchen windows from the front.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading But the children had elevated them into a far higher position than that of a mere screen.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Behind it was a very substantial bay-bush.
and nothing more
From this reading Within a few yards of the schoolroom window, but just out of sight, stood a large laburnum-tree.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading The two were planted at a corner of the house, with the intention probably of cutting off a view of the kitchen windows from the front.
LABURNUM-TREE
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From this reading UNDER THE LABURNUM-TREE.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Within a few yards of the schoolroom window, but just out of sight, stood a large laburnum-tree.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading But the children had elevated them into a far higher position than that of a mere screen.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Within a few yards of the schoolroom window, but just out of sight, stood a large laburnum-tree.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The two were planted at a corner of the house, with the intention probably of cutting off a view of the kitchen windows from the front.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Within a few yards of the schoolroom window, but just out of sight, stood a large laburnum-tree.
plantedadjectiveUS /ˈplæntɪd/
(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held
From this reading The two were planted at a corner of the house, with the intention probably of cutting off a view of the kitchen windows from the front.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading But the children had elevated them into a far higher position than that of a mere screen.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading The two were planted at a corner of the house, with the intention probably of cutting off a view of the kitchen windows from the front.
schoolroomnounUS /ˈskuːlruːm/
a room in a school where lessons take place
From this reading Within a few yards of the schoolroom window, but just out of sight, stood a large laburnum-tree.
screennounUS /skriːn/
a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing
From this reading But the children had elevated them into a far higher position than that of a mere screen.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Within a few yards of the schoolroom window, but just out of sight, stood a large laburnum-tree.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Within a few yards of the schoolroom window, but just out of sight, stood a large laburnum-tree.
substantialadjectiveUS /səbˈstænʃəl/
of considerable importance, size, or worth
From this reading Behind it was a very substantial bay-bush.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But the children had elevated them into a far higher position than that of a mere screen.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But the children had elevated them into a far higher position than that of a mere screen.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading UNDER THE LABURNUM-TREE.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But the children had elevated them into a far higher position than that of a mere screen.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two were planted at a corner of the house, with the intention probably of cutting off a view of the kitchen windows from the front.
UNDERprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading UNDER THE LABURNUM-TREE.
precisely as stated
From this reading Behind it was a very substantial bay-bush.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading The two were planted at a corner of the house, with the intention probably of cutting off a view of the kitchen windows from the front.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Behind it was a very substantial bay-bush.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The two were planted at a corner of the house, with the intention probably of cutting off a view of the kitchen windows from the front.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Within a few yards of the schoolroom window, but just out of sight, stood a large laburnum-tree.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading The two were planted at a corner of the house, with the intention probably of cutting off a view of the kitchen windows from the front.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The two were planted at a corner of the house, with the intention probably of cutting off a view of the kitchen windows from the front.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Within a few yards of the schoolroom window, but just out of sight, stood a large laburnum-tree.
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading Within a few yards of the schoolroom window, but just out of sight, stood a large laburnum-tree.
