used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A quarter-mile range of high unpainted oak paling, well seasoned, well carpentered, innocent of chink or shrinkage, impervious to the human eye.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Visible above it the domed heads of enormous elm trees steeped in sunshine, rising towards the ample curve of the summer sky.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The suck and rub of breeches against saddle-flaps, the rattle of a curb chain or the rings of a bit.
(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 At intervals, with tumultuous rush and scurry, the thud of the hoofs of unseen horses, galloping for all they are worth over grass.
ampleadjectiveUS /ˈæmpəl/
more than enough in size or scope or capacity
From this reading Visible above it the domed heads of enormous elm trees steeped in sunshine, rising towards the ample curve of the summer sky.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At intervals, with tumultuous rush and scurry, the thud of the hoofs of unseen horses, galloping for all they are worth over grass.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At intervals, with tumultuous rush and scurry, the thud of the hoofs of unseen horses, galloping for all they are worth over grass.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At intervals, with tumultuous rush and scurry, the thud of the hoofs of unseen horses, galloping for all they are worth over grass.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading The suck and rub of breeches against saddle-flaps, the rattle of a curb chain or the rings of a bit.
breechesnounUS /ˈbriːtʃɪz/
(used in the plural) trousers ending above the knee
From this reading The suck and rub of breeches against saddle-flaps, the rattle of a curb chain or the rings of a bit.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading A call, a challenge, smothered exclamations.
carpentered
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A quarter-mile range of high unpainted oak paling, well seasoned, well carpentered, innocent of chink or shrinkage, impervious to the human eye.
a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
From this reading The suck and rub of breeches against saddle-flaps, the rattle of a curb chain or the rings of a bit.
challengeverbUS /ˈtʃæləndʒ/
take exception to
From this reading A call, a challenge, smothered exclamations.
chinknounUS /tʃɪŋk/
(ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Chinese descent
From this reading A quarter-mile range of high unpainted oak paling, well seasoned, well carpentered, innocent of chink or shrinkage, impervious to the human eye.
curbnounUS /kɜːrb/
an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter)
From this reading The suck and rub of breeches against saddle-flaps, the rattle of a curb chain or the rings of a bit.
curvenounUS /kɜːrv/
the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes
From this reading Visible above it the domed heads of enormous elm trees steeped in sunshine, rising towards the ample curve of the summer sky.
domedadjectiveUS /doʊmd/
having a hemispherical vault or dome
From this reading Visible above it the domed heads of enormous elm trees steeped in sunshine, rising towards the ample curve of the summer sky.
elmnounUS /elm/
any of various trees of the genus Ulmus: important timber or shade trees
From this reading Visible above it the domed heads of enormous elm trees steeped in sunshine, rising towards the ample curve of the summer sky.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading Visible above it the domed heads of enormous elm trees steeped in sunshine, rising towards the ample curve of the summer sky.
exclamationsnounUS /ˌekskləˈmeɪʃənz/
plural of “exclamation” — an abrupt excited utterance
From this reading A call, a challenge, smothered exclamations.
the organ of sight
From this reading A quarter-mile range of high unpainted oak paling, well seasoned, well carpentered, innocent of chink or shrinkage, impervious to the human eye.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At intervals, with tumultuous rush and scurry, the thud of the hoofs of unseen horses, galloping for all they are worth over grass.
gallopingverbUS /ˈɡæləpɪŋ/
-ing form of “gallop” — ride at a galloping pace
From this reading At intervals, with tumultuous rush and scurry, the thud of the hoofs of unseen horses, galloping for all they are worth over grass.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading At intervals, with tumultuous rush and scurry, the thud of the hoofs of unseen horses, galloping for all they are worth over grass.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Visible above it the domed heads of enormous elm trees steeped in sunshine, rising towards the ample curve of the summer sky.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading A quarter-mile range of high unpainted oak paling, well seasoned, well carpentered, innocent of chink or shrinkage, impervious to the human eye.
hoofsnounUS /hʊfs/
plural of “hoof” — the foot of an ungulate mammal
From this reading At intervals, with tumultuous rush and scurry, the thud of the hoofs of unseen horses, galloping for all they are worth over grass.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading At intervals, with tumultuous rush and scurry, the thud of the hoofs of unseen horses, galloping for all they are worth over grass.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading A quarter-mile range of high unpainted oak paling, well seasoned, well carpentered, innocent of chink or shrinkage, impervious to the human eye.
imperviousadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɜːrviəs/
not admitting of passage or capable of being affected
From this reading A quarter-mile range of high unpainted oak paling, well seasoned, well carpentered, innocent of chink or shrinkage, impervious to the human eye.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Visible above it the domed heads of enormous elm trees steeped in sunshine, rising towards the ample curve of the summer sky.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading A quarter-mile range of high unpainted oak paling, well seasoned, well carpentered, innocent of chink or shrinkage, impervious to the human eye.
plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading At intervals, with tumultuous rush and scurry, the thud of the hoofs of unseen horses, galloping for all they are worth over grass.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Visible above it the domed heads of enormous elm trees steeped in sunshine, rising towards the ample curve of the summer sky.
oaknounUS /oʊk/
the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading A quarter-mile range of high unpainted oak paling, well seasoned, well carpentered, innocent of chink or shrinkage, impervious to the human eye.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A quarter-mile range of high unpainted oak paling, well seasoned, well carpentered, innocent of chink or shrinkage, impervious to the human eye.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A quarter-mile range of high unpainted oak paling, well seasoned, well carpentered, innocent of chink or shrinkage, impervious to the human eye.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading At intervals, with tumultuous rush and scurry, the thud of the hoofs of unseen horses, galloping for all they are worth over grass.
palingnoun
a fence made of upright pickets
From this reading A quarter-mile range of high unpainted oak paling, well seasoned, well carpentered, innocent of chink or shrinkage, impervious to the human eye.
quarter-mile
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A quarter-mile range of high unpainted oak paling, well seasoned, well carpentered, innocent of chink or shrinkage, impervious to the human eye.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading A quarter-mile range of high unpainted oak paling, well seasoned, well carpentered, innocent of chink or shrinkage, impervious to the human eye.
rattleverbUS /ˈrætəl/
make short successive sounds
From this reading The suck and rub of breeches against saddle-flaps, the rattle of a curb chain or the rings of a bit.
ringsnounUS /rɪŋz/
gymnastic apparatus consisting of a pair of heavy metal circles (usually covered with leather) suspended by ropes; used for gymnastic exercises
From this reading The suck and rub of breeches against saddle-flaps, the rattle of a curb chain or the rings of a bit.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading Visible above it the domed heads of enormous elm trees steeped in sunshine, rising towards the ample curve of the summer sky.
rubverbUS /rʌb/
move over something with pressure
From this reading The suck and rub of breeches against saddle-flaps, the rattle of a curb chain or the rings of a bit.
move hurridly
From this reading At intervals, with tumultuous rush and scurry, the thud of the hoofs of unseen horses, galloping for all they are worth over grass.
saddle-flaps
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The suck and rub of breeches against saddle-flaps, the rattle of a curb chain or the rings of a bit.
scurryverbUS /ˈskɜːri/
to move about or proceed hurriedly
From this reading At intervals, with tumultuous rush and scurry, the thud of the hoofs of unseen horses, galloping for all they are worth over grass.
seasonedadjectiveUS /ˈsiːzənd/
aged or processed
From this reading A quarter-mile range of high unpainted oak paling, well seasoned, well carpentered, innocent of chink or shrinkage, impervious to the human eye.
shrinkagenounUS /ˈʃrɪŋkɪdʒ/
process or result of becoming less or smaller
From this reading A quarter-mile range of high unpainted oak paling, well seasoned, well carpentered, innocent of chink or shrinkage, impervious to the human eye.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Visible above it the domed heads of enormous elm trees steeped in sunshine, rising towards the ample curve of the summer sky.
smotheredadjectiveUS /ˈsmʌðərd/
held in check with difficulty
From this reading A call, a challenge, smothered exclamations.
steepedverbUS /stiːpt/
past form of “steep” — devote (oneself) fully to
From this reading Visible above it the domed heads of enormous elm trees steeped in sunshine, rising towards the ample curve of the summer sky.
suckverbUS /sʌk/
draw into the mouth by creating a practical vacuum in the mouth
From this reading The suck and rub of breeches against saddle-flaps, the rattle of a curb chain or the rings of a bit.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading Visible above it the domed heads of enormous elm trees steeped in sunshine, rising towards the ample curve of the summer sky.
the rays of the sun
From this reading Visible above it the domed heads of enormous elm trees steeped in sunshine, rising towards the ample curve of the summer sky.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A quarter-mile range of high unpainted oak paling, well seasoned, well carpentered, innocent of chink or shrinkage, impervious to the human eye.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At intervals, with tumultuous rush and scurry, the thud of the hoofs of unseen horses, galloping for all they are worth over grass.
thudverbUS /θʌd/
make a dull sound
From this reading At intervals, with tumultuous rush and scurry, the thud of the hoofs of unseen horses, galloping for all they are worth over grass.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A quarter-mile range of high unpainted oak paling, well seasoned, well carpentered, innocent of chink or shrinkage, impervious to the human eye.
in the direction of
From this reading Visible above it the domed heads of enormous elm trees steeped in sunshine, rising towards the ample curve of the summer sky.
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 Visible above it the domed heads of enormous elm trees steeped in sunshine, rising towards the ample curve of the summer sky.
tumultuousadjectiveUS /ˌtuːˈmʌltʃuːəs/
characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination
From this reading At intervals, with tumultuous rush and scurry, the thud of the hoofs of unseen horses, galloping for all they are worth over grass.
unpaintedadjectiveUS /ənˈpeɪntɪd/
not having makeup on
From this reading A quarter-mile range of high unpainted oak paling, well seasoned, well carpentered, innocent of chink or shrinkage, impervious to the human eye.
unseenadjectiveUS /ənˈsiːn/
not seen or perceived
From this reading At intervals, with tumultuous rush and scurry, the thud of the hoofs of unseen horses, galloping for all they are worth over grass.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading Visible above it the domed heads of enormous elm trees steeped in sunshine, rising towards the ample curve of the summer sky.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading A quarter-mile range of high unpainted oak paling, well seasoned, well carpentered, innocent of chink or shrinkage, impervious to the human eye.
in the company of; together with
From this reading At intervals, with tumultuous rush and scurry, the thud of the hoofs of unseen horses, galloping for all they are worth over grass.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading At intervals, with tumultuous rush and scurry, the thud of the hoofs of unseen horses, galloping for all they are worth over grass.
