used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ON UPPER POND Upper Pond was truly a fairylike spot.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading The party was variously divided; Nan, to her joy, found herself in the same canoe as Marcus Wells, and watched him skilfully paddling in advance of the rest.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading The water was so clear one could see the smooth pebbles and shining sand at the bottom of the pond, and as the canoes glided along, they and their occupants were mirrored below.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As the paddles dipped into the quiet surface an eagle soared away from the top of a lofty pine tree.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Slim white birches, tall oaks and towering pines were reflected in the glassy water which was fringed by bushes and flowering weeds, the doubles of which looked up from the still depths.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the paddles dipped into the quiet surface an eagle soared away from the top of a lofty pine tree.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The water was so clear one could see the smooth pebbles and shining sand at the bottom of the pond, and as the canoes glided along, they and their occupants were mirrored below.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading As the paddles dipped into the quiet surface an eagle soared away from the top of a lofty pine tree.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading The water was so clear one could see the smooth pebbles and shining sand at the bottom of the pond, and as the canoes glided along, they and their occupants were mirrored below.
birches
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From this reading Slim white birches, tall oaks and towering pines were reflected in the glassy water which was fringed by bushes and flowering weeds, the doubles of which looked up from the still depths.
the lower side of anything
From this reading The water was so clear one could see the smooth pebbles and shining sand at the bottom of the pond, and as the canoes glided along, they and their occupants were mirrored below.
plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading Slim white birches, tall oaks and towering pines were reflected in the glassy water which was fringed by bushes and flowering weeds, the doubles of which looked up from the still depths.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Slim white birches, tall oaks and towering pines were reflected in the glassy water which was fringed by bushes and flowering weeds, the doubles of which looked up from the still depths.
small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading The party was variously divided; Nan, to her joy, found herself in the same canoe as Marcus Wells, and watched him skilfully paddling in advance of the rest.
canoesnounUS /kəˈnuːz/
plural of “canoe” — small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading The water was so clear one could see the smooth pebbles and shining sand at the bottom of the pond, and as the canoes glided along, they and their occupants were mirrored below.
rid of obstructions
From this reading The water was so clear one could see the smooth pebbles and shining sand at the bottom of the pond, and as the canoes glided along, they and their occupants were mirrored below.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The water was so clear one could see the smooth pebbles and shining sand at the bottom of the pond, and as the canoes glided along, they and their occupants were mirrored below.
(plural) the deepest and most remote part
From this reading Slim white birches, tall oaks and towering pines were reflected in the glassy water which was fringed by bushes and flowering weeds, the doubles of which looked up from the still depths.
dippedadjectiveUS /dɪpt/
having abnormal sagging of the spine (especially in horses)
From this reading As the paddles dipped into the quiet surface an eagle soared away from the top of a lofty pine tree.
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading The party was variously divided; Nan, to her joy, found herself in the same canoe as Marcus Wells, and watched him skilfully paddling in advance of the rest.
doublesnounUS /ˈdʌbəlz/
badminton played with two players on each side
From this reading Slim white birches, tall oaks and towering pines were reflected in the glassy water which was fringed by bushes and flowering weeds, the doubles of which looked up from the still depths.
eaglenounUS /ˈiːɡəl/
any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight
From this reading As the paddles dipped into the quiet surface an eagle soared away from the top of a lofty pine tree.
fairylike
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From this reading ON UPPER POND Upper Pond was truly a fairylike spot.
floweringnounUS /ˈflaʊərɪŋ/
the time and process of budding and unfolding of blossoms
From this reading Slim white birches, tall oaks and towering pines were reflected in the glassy water which was fringed by bushes and flowering weeds, the doubles of which looked up from the still depths.
set up or found
From this reading The party was variously divided; Nan, to her joy, found herself in the same canoe as Marcus Wells, and watched him skilfully paddling in advance of the rest.
fringedadjective
surrounded as with a border or fringe; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Slim white birches, tall oaks and towering pines were reflected in the glassy water which was fringed by bushes and flowering weeds, the doubles of which looked up from the still depths.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Slim white birches, tall oaks and towering pines were reflected in the glassy water which was fringed by bushes and flowering weeds, the doubles of which looked up from the still depths.
glassyadjectiveUS /ˈɡlæsi/
resembling glass in smoothness and shininess and slickness
From this reading Slim white birches, tall oaks and towering pines were reflected in the glassy water which was fringed by bushes and flowering weeds, the doubles of which looked up from the still depths.
glidedverbUS /ˈɡlaɪdɪd/
past form of “glide” — move smoothly and effortlessly
From this reading The water was so clear one could see the smooth pebbles and shining sand at the bottom of the pond, and as the canoes glided along, they and their occupants were mirrored below.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The party was variously divided; Nan, to her joy, found herself in the same canoe as Marcus Wells, and watched him skilfully paddling in advance of the rest.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading The party was variously divided; Nan, to her joy, found herself in the same canoe as Marcus Wells, and watched him skilfully paddling in advance of the rest.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The party was variously divided; Nan, to her joy, found herself in the same canoe as Marcus Wells, and watched him skilfully paddling in advance of the rest.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Slim white birches, tall oaks and towering pines were reflected in the glassy water which was fringed by bushes and flowering weeds, the doubles of which looked up from the still depths.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading As the paddles dipped into the quiet surface an eagle soared away from the top of a lofty pine tree.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading The party was variously divided; Nan, to her joy, found herself in the same canoe as Marcus Wells, and watched him skilfully paddling in advance of the rest.
loftyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfti/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading As the paddles dipped into the quiet surface an eagle soared away from the top of a lofty pine tree.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Slim white birches, tall oaks and towering pines were reflected in the glassy water which was fringed by bushes and flowering weeds, the doubles of which looked up from the still depths.
Marcus
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The party was variously divided; Nan, to her joy, found herself in the same canoe as Marcus Wells, and watched him skilfully paddling in advance of the rest.
mirroredadjectiveUS /ˈmɪrərd/
like or characteristic of a mirror image
From this reading The water was so clear one could see the smooth pebbles and shining sand at the bottom of the pond, and as the canoes glided along, they and their occupants were mirrored below.
NannounUS /næn/
your grandmother
From this reading The party was variously divided; Nan, to her joy, found herself in the same canoe as Marcus Wells, and watched him skilfully paddling in advance of the rest.
oaksnounUS /oʊks/
plural of “oak” — the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading Slim white birches, tall oaks and towering pines were reflected in the glassy water which was fringed by bushes and flowering weeds, the doubles of which looked up from the still depths.
occupantsnounUS /ˈɑːkjəpənts/
plural of “occupant” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading The water was so clear one could see the smooth pebbles and shining sand at the bottom of the pond, and as the canoes glided along, they and their occupants were mirrored below.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Slim white birches, tall oaks and towering pines were reflected in the glassy water which was fringed by bushes and flowering weeds, the doubles of which looked up from the still depths.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON UPPER POND Upper Pond was truly a fairylike spot.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The water was so clear one could see the smooth pebbles and shining sand at the bottom of the pond, and as the canoes glided along, they and their occupants were mirrored below.
paddlesnounUS /ˈpædəlz/
plural of “paddle” — small wooden bat with a flat surface; used for hitting balls in various games
From this reading As the paddles dipped into the quiet surface an eagle soared away from the top of a lofty pine tree.
paddlingverbUS /ˈpædəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “paddle” — propel with a paddle
From this reading The party was variously divided; Nan, to her joy, found herself in the same canoe as Marcus Wells, and watched him skilfully paddling in advance of the rest.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The party was variously divided; Nan, to her joy, found herself in the same canoe as Marcus Wells, and watched him skilfully paddling in advance of the rest.
pebblesnounUS /ˈpebəlz/
plural of “pebble” — a small smooth rounded rock
From this reading The water was so clear one could see the smooth pebbles and shining sand at the bottom of the pond, and as the canoes glided along, they and their occupants were mirrored below.
pinenounUS /paɪn/
a coniferous tree
From this reading As the paddles dipped into the quiet surface an eagle soared away from the top of a lofty pine tree.
pinesnounUS /paɪnz/
plural of “pine” — a coniferous tree
From this reading Slim white birches, tall oaks and towering pines were reflected in the glassy water which was fringed by bushes and flowering weeds, the doubles of which looked up from the still depths.
PONDnounUS /pɑːnd/
a small lake
From this reading ON UPPER POND Upper Pond was truly a fairylike spot.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading As the paddles dipped into the quiet surface an eagle soared away from the top of a lofty pine tree.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading Slim white birches, tall oaks and towering pines were reflected in the glassy water which was fringed by bushes and flowering weeds, the doubles of which looked up from the still depths.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The party was variously divided; Nan, to her joy, found herself in the same canoe as Marcus Wells, and watched him skilfully paddling in advance of the rest.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The party was variously divided; Nan, to her joy, found herself in the same canoe as Marcus Wells, and watched him skilfully paddling in advance of the rest.
a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
From this reading The water was so clear one could see the smooth pebbles and shining sand at the bottom of the pond, and as the canoes glided along, they and their occupants were mirrored below.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The water was so clear one could see the smooth pebbles and shining sand at the bottom of the pond, and as the canoes glided along, they and their occupants were mirrored below.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading The water was so clear one could see the smooth pebbles and shining sand at the bottom of the pond, and as the canoes glided along, they and their occupants were mirrored below.
skilfullyadverb
with skill
From this reading The party was variously divided; Nan, to her joy, found herself in the same canoe as Marcus Wells, and watched him skilfully paddling in advance of the rest.
SlimadjectiveUS /slɪm/
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading Slim white birches, tall oaks and towering pines were reflected in the glassy water which was fringed by bushes and flowering weeds, the doubles of which looked up from the still depths.
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading The water was so clear one could see the smooth pebbles and shining sand at the bottom of the pond, and as the canoes glided along, they and their occupants were mirrored below.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The water was so clear one could see the smooth pebbles and shining sand at the bottom of the pond, and as the canoes glided along, they and their occupants were mirrored below.
soaredverbUS /sɔːrd/
past form of “soar” — rise rapidly
From this reading As the paddles dipped into the quiet surface an eagle soared away from the top of a lofty pine tree.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading ON UPPER POND Upper Pond was truly a fairylike spot.
not in physical motion
From this reading Slim white birches, tall oaks and towering pines were reflected in the glassy water which was fringed by bushes and flowering weeds, the doubles of which looked up from the still depths.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading As the paddles dipped into the quiet surface an eagle soared away from the top of a lofty pine tree.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading Slim white birches, tall oaks and towering pines were reflected in the glassy water which was fringed by bushes and flowering weeds, the doubles of which looked up from the still depths.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Slim white birches, tall oaks and towering pines were reflected in the glassy water which was fringed by bushes and flowering weeds, the doubles of which looked up from the still depths.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The water was so clear one could see the smooth pebbles and shining sand at the bottom of the pond, and as the canoes glided along, they and their occupants were mirrored below.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The water was so clear one could see the smooth pebbles and shining sand at the bottom of the pond, and as the canoes glided along, they and their occupants were mirrored below.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The party was variously divided; Nan, to her joy, found herself in the same canoe as Marcus Wells, and watched him skilfully paddling in advance of the rest.
the upper part of anything
From this reading As the paddles dipped into the quiet surface an eagle soared away from the top of a lofty pine tree.
toweringadjectiveUS /ˈtaʊərɪŋ/
of imposing height; especially standing out above others
From this reading Slim white birches, tall oaks and towering pines were reflected in the glassy water which was fringed by bushes and flowering weeds, the doubles of which looked up from the still depths.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading As the paddles dipped into the quiet surface an eagle soared away from the top of a lofty pine tree.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading ON UPPER POND Upper Pond was truly a fairylike spot.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Slim white birches, tall oaks and towering pines were reflected in the glassy water which was fringed by bushes and flowering weeds, the doubles of which looked up from the still depths.
the topmost one of two
From this reading ON UPPER POND Upper Pond was truly a fairylike spot.
variouslyadverbUS /ˈveriəsli/
in diverse ways
From this reading The party was variously divided; Nan, to her joy, found herself in the same canoe as Marcus Wells, and watched him skilfully paddling in advance of the rest.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ON UPPER POND Upper Pond was truly a fairylike spot.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading The party was variously divided; Nan, to her joy, found herself in the same canoe as Marcus Wells, and watched him skilfully paddling in advance of the rest.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Slim white birches, tall oaks and towering pines were reflected in the glassy water which was fringed by bushes and flowering weeds, the doubles of which looked up from the still depths.
weedsnounUS /wiːdz/
a black garment (dress) worn by a widow as a sign of mourning
From this reading Slim white birches, tall oaks and towering pines were reflected in the glassy water which was fringed by bushes and flowering weeds, the doubles of which looked up from the still depths.
WellsnounUS /welz/
prolific English writer best known for his science-fiction novels; he also wrote on contemporary social problems and wrote popular accounts of history and science (1866-1946)
From this reading The party was variously divided; Nan, to her joy, found herself in the same canoe as Marcus Wells, and watched him skilfully paddling in advance of the rest.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Slim white birches, tall oaks and towering pines were reflected in the glassy water which was fringed by bushes and flowering weeds, the doubles of which looked up from the still depths.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Slim white birches, tall oaks and towering pines were reflected in the glassy water which was fringed by bushes and flowering weeds, the doubles of which looked up from the still depths.
a Caucasian
From this reading Slim white birches, tall oaks and towering pines were reflected in the glassy water which was fringed by bushes and flowering weeds, the doubles of which looked up from the still depths.
