used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As I rolled southward in the train--"jerked" would be a fitter word; the roadbeds of western Virginia are anything but level--I strove to recall my old time impressions of Four-Pools Plantation.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading News had come of my aunt's death, and of Nan's runaway marriage against her father's wishes, and of how she too had died without ever returning home.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading It was one of the big plantations in that part of the state, and had always been noted for its hospitality.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was one of the big plantations in that part of the state, and had always been noted for its hospitality.
any thing at all
From this reading As I rolled southward in the train--"jerked" would be a fitter word; the roadbeds of western Virginia are anything but level--I strove to recall my old time impressions of Four-Pools Plantation.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As I rolled southward in the train--"jerked" would be a fitter word; the roadbeds of western Virginia are anything but level--I strove to recall my old time impressions of Four-Pools Plantation.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As I rolled southward in the train--"jerked" would be a fitter word; the roadbeds of western Virginia are anything but level--I strove to recall my old time impressions of Four-Pools Plantation.
aunt'snounUS /ænts/
possessive form of “aunt” — the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading News had come of my aunt's death, and of Nan's runaway marriage against her father's wishes, and of how she too had died without ever returning home.
backgroundnounUS /ˈbækɡraʊnd/
a person's social heritage: previous experience or training
From this reading My vague recollection of the place was a kaleidoscopic vision of music and dancing and laughter, set in the moonlit background of the Shenandoah Valley.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As I rolled southward in the train--"jerked" would be a fitter word; the roadbeds of western Virginia are anything but level--I strove to recall my old time impressions of Four-Pools Plantation.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was one of the big plantations in that part of the state, and had always been noted for its hospitality.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was one of the big plantations in that part of the state, and had always been noted for its hospitality.
boyhoodnounUS /ˈbɔɪhʊd/
the childhood of a boy
From this reading I knew, however, that in the eighteen years since my boyhood visit everything had changed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading As I rolled southward in the train--"jerked" would be a fitter word; the roadbeds of western Virginia are anything but level--I strove to recall my old time impressions of Four-Pools Plantation.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading I knew, however, that in the eighteen years since my boyhood visit everything had changed.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading News had come of my aunt's death, and of Nan's runaway marriage against her father's wishes, and of how she too had died without ever returning home.
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading My vague recollection of the place was a kaleidoscopic vision of music and dancing and laughter, set in the moonlit background of the Shenandoah Valley.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading News had come of my aunt's death, and of Nan's runaway marriage against her father's wishes, and of how she too had died without ever returning home.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading News had come of my aunt's death, and of Nan's runaway marriage against her father's wishes, and of how she too had died without ever returning home.
being one more than seventeen
From this reading I knew, however, that in the eighteen years since my boyhood visit everything had changed.
at any time
From this reading News had come of my aunt's death, and of Nan's runaway marriage against her father's wishes, and of how she too had died without ever returning home.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading I knew, however, that in the eighteen years since my boyhood visit everything had changed.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading News had come of my aunt's death, and of Nan's runaway marriage against her father's wishes, and of how she too had died without ever returning home.
fitternounUS /ˈfɪtər/
someone who fits a garment to a particular person
From this reading As I rolled southward in the train--"jerked" would be a fitter word; the roadbeds of western Virginia are anything but level--I strove to recall my old time impressions of Four-Pools Plantation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was one of the big plantations in that part of the state, and had always been noted for its hospitality.
Four-Pools
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From this reading As I rolled southward in the train--"jerked" would be a fitter word; the roadbeds of western Virginia are anything but level--I strove to recall my old time impressions of Four-Pools Plantation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was one of the big plantations in that part of the state, and had always been noted for its hospitality.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading News had come of my aunt's death, and of Nan's runaway marriage against her father's wishes, and of how she too had died without ever returning home.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading News had come of my aunt's death, and of Nan's runaway marriage against her father's wishes, and of how she too had died without ever returning home.
hospitalitynounUS /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
From this reading It was one of the big plantations in that part of the state, and had always been noted for its hospitality.
how
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From this reading News had come of my aunt's death, and of Nan's runaway marriage against her father's wishes, and of how she too had died without ever returning home.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading I knew, however, that in the eighteen years since my boyhood visit everything had changed.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading As I rolled southward in the train--"jerked" would be a fitter word; the roadbeds of western Virginia are anything but level--I strove to recall my old time impressions of Four-Pools Plantation.
impressionsnounUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃənz/
plural of “impression” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading As I rolled southward in the train--"jerked" would be a fitter word; the roadbeds of western Virginia are anything but level--I strove to recall my old time impressions of Four-Pools Plantation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As I rolled southward in the train--"jerked" would be a fitter word; the roadbeds of western Virginia are anything but level--I strove to recall my old time impressions of Four-Pools Plantation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was one of the big plantations in that part of the state, and had always been noted for its hospitality.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It was one of the big plantations in that part of the state, and had always been noted for its hospitality.
jerkedverbUS /dʒɜːrkt/
past form of “jerk” — pull, or move with a sudden movement
From this reading As I rolled southward in the train--"jerked" would be a fitter word; the roadbeds of western Virginia are anything but level--I strove to recall my old time impressions of Four-Pools Plantation.
kaleidoscopicadjective
continually shifting or rapidly changing
From this reading My vague recollection of the place was a kaleidoscopic vision of music and dancing and laughter, set in the moonlit background of the Shenandoah Valley.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I knew, however, that in the eighteen years since my boyhood visit everything had changed.
the sound of laughing
From this reading My vague recollection of the place was a kaleidoscopic vision of music and dancing and laughter, set in the moonlit background of the Shenandoah Valley.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading As I rolled southward in the train--"jerked" would be a fitter word; the roadbeds of western Virginia are anything but level--I strove to recall my old time impressions of Four-Pools Plantation.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading News had come of my aunt's death, and of Nan's runaway marriage against her father's wishes, and of how she too had died without ever returning home.
moonlitadjectiveUS /ˈmuːnlɪt/
lighted by moonlight
From this reading My vague recollection of the place was a kaleidoscopic vision of music and dancing and laughter, set in the moonlit background of the Shenandoah Valley.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading My vague recollection of the place was a kaleidoscopic vision of music and dancing and laughter, set in the moonlit background of the Shenandoah Valley.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading As I rolled southward in the train--"jerked" would be a fitter word; the roadbeds of western Virginia are anything but level--I strove to recall my old time impressions of Four-Pools Plantation.
Nan'snounUS /nænz/
possessive form of “nan” — your grandmother
From this reading News had come of my aunt's death, and of Nan's runaway marriage against her father's wishes, and of how she too had died without ever returning home.
information about recent and important events
From this reading News had come of my aunt's death, and of Nan's runaway marriage against her father's wishes, and of how she too had died without ever returning home.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading It was one of the big plantations in that part of the state, and had always been noted for its hospitality.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As I rolled southward in the train--"jerked" would be a fitter word; the roadbeds of western Virginia are anything but level--I strove to recall my old time impressions of Four-Pools Plantation.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading As I rolled southward in the train--"jerked" would be a fitter word; the roadbeds of western Virginia are anything but level--I strove to recall my old time impressions of Four-Pools Plantation.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was one of the big plantations in that part of the state, and had always been noted for its hospitality.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading It was one of the big plantations in that part of the state, and had always been noted for its hospitality.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading My vague recollection of the place was a kaleidoscopic vision of music and dancing and laughter, set in the moonlit background of the Shenandoah Valley.
PlantationnounUS /ˌplænˈteɪʃən/
an estate where cash crops are grown on a large scale (especially in tropical areas)
From this reading As I rolled southward in the train--"jerked" would be a fitter word; the roadbeds of western Virginia are anything but level--I strove to recall my old time impressions of Four-Pools Plantation.
plantationsnounUS /ˌplænˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “plantation” — an estate where cash crops are grown on a large scale (especially in tropical areas)
From this reading It was one of the big plantations in that part of the state, and had always been noted for its hospitality.
recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading As I rolled southward in the train--"jerked" would be a fitter word; the roadbeds of western Virginia are anything but level--I strove to recall my old time impressions of Four-Pools Plantation.
recollectionnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃən/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading My vague recollection of the place was a kaleidoscopic vision of music and dancing and laughter, set in the moonlit background of the Shenandoah Valley.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading News had come of my aunt's death, and of Nan's runaway marriage against her father's wishes, and of how she too had died without ever returning home.
roadbeds
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As I rolled southward in the train--"jerked" would be a fitter word; the roadbeds of western Virginia are anything but level--I strove to recall my old time impressions of Four-Pools Plantation.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading As I rolled southward in the train--"jerked" would be a fitter word; the roadbeds of western Virginia are anything but level--I strove to recall my old time impressions of Four-Pools Plantation.
runawaynounUS /ˈrʌnəweɪ/
an easy victory
From this reading News had come of my aunt's death, and of Nan's runaway marriage against her father's wishes, and of how she too had died without ever returning home.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading My vague recollection of the place was a kaleidoscopic vision of music and dancing and laughter, set in the moonlit background of the Shenandoah Valley.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading News had come of my aunt's death, and of Nan's runaway marriage against her father's wishes, and of how she too had died without ever returning home.
Shenandoah
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From this reading My vague recollection of the place was a kaleidoscopic vision of music and dancing and laughter, set in the moonlit background of the Shenandoah Valley.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading I knew, however, that in the eighteen years since my boyhood visit everything had changed.
southwardadverbUS /ˈsaʊθwərd/
toward the south
From this reading As I rolled southward in the train--"jerked" would be a fitter word; the roadbeds of western Virginia are anything but level--I strove to recall my old time impressions of Four-Pools Plantation.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading It was one of the big plantations in that part of the state, and had always been noted for its hospitality.
stroveverbUS /stroʊv/
inflected form of “strive” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading As I rolled southward in the train--"jerked" would be a fitter word; the roadbeds of western Virginia are anything but level--I strove to recall my old time impressions of Four-Pools Plantation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was one of the big plantations in that part of the state, and had always been noted for its hospitality.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As I rolled southward in the train--"jerked" would be a fitter word; the roadbeds of western Virginia are anything but level--I strove to recall my old time impressions of Four-Pools Plantation.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading As I rolled southward in the train--"jerked" would be a fitter word; the roadbeds of western Virginia are anything but level--I strove to recall my old time impressions of Four-Pools Plantation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As I rolled southward in the train--"jerked" would be a fitter word; the roadbeds of western Virginia are anything but level--I strove to recall my old time impressions of Four-Pools Plantation.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading News had come of my aunt's death, and of Nan's runaway marriage against her father's wishes, and of how she too had died without ever returning home.
create by training and teaching
From this reading As I rolled southward in the train--"jerked" would be a fitter word; the roadbeds of western Virginia are anything but level--I strove to recall my old time impressions of Four-Pools Plantation.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading My vague recollection of the place was a kaleidoscopic vision of music and dancing and laughter, set in the moonlit background of the Shenandoah Valley.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading My vague recollection of the place was a kaleidoscopic vision of music and dancing and laughter, set in the moonlit background of the Shenandoah Valley.
VirginianounUS /vərˈdʒɪnjə/
a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War
From this reading As I rolled southward in the train--"jerked" would be a fitter word; the roadbeds of western Virginia are anything but level--I strove to recall my old time impressions of Four-Pools Plantation.
a vivid mental image
From this reading My vague recollection of the place was a kaleidoscopic vision of music and dancing and laughter, set in the moonlit background of the Shenandoah Valley.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading I knew, however, that in the eighteen years since my boyhood visit everything had changed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was one of the big plantations in that part of the state, and had always been noted for its hospitality.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading As I rolled southward in the train--"jerked" would be a fitter word; the roadbeds of western Virginia are anything but level--I strove to recall my old time impressions of Four-Pools Plantation.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading News had come of my aunt's death, and of Nan's runaway marriage against her father's wishes, and of how she too had died without ever returning home.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading News had come of my aunt's death, and of Nan's runaway marriage against her father's wishes, and of how she too had died without ever returning home.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading As I rolled southward in the train--"jerked" would be a fitter word; the roadbeds of western Virginia are anything but level--I strove to recall my old time impressions of Four-Pools Plantation.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading As I rolled southward in the train--"jerked" would be a fitter word; the roadbeds of western Virginia are anything but level--I strove to recall my old time impressions of Four-Pools Plantation.
a late time of life
From this reading I knew, however, that in the eighteen years since my boyhood visit everything had changed.
