used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A breeze tore past me down the passage, twisting and turning like a madcap ballet-dancer.
AboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Above the high walls the golden hurry of the sunset quivered.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The wantonness of spring was in the air and its melancholy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Leaving the hansom at the foot of Pope Lane and carrying my bags, I walked up the avenue of limes.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Leaving the hansom at the foot of Pope Lane and carrying my bags, I walked up the avenue of limes.
a line of approach
From this reading Leaving the hansom at the foot of Pope Lane and carrying my bags, I walked up the avenue of limes.
bagsnounUS /bæɡz/
plural of “bag” — a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading Leaving the hansom at the foot of Pope Lane and carrying my bags, I walked up the avenue of limes.
ballet-dancer
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From this reading A breeze tore past me down the passage, twisting and turning like a madcap ballet-dancer.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading A breeze tore past me down the passage, twisting and turning like a madcap ballet-dancer.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Leaving the hansom at the foot of Pope Lane and carrying my bags, I walked up the avenue of limes.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading A breeze tore past me down the passage, twisting and turning like a madcap ballet-dancer.
flutteredverbUS /ˈflʌtərd/
past form of “flutter” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading Overhead in the young greenness of the trees a host of sparrows fluttered, impudently publishing their love-making.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Leaving the hansom at the foot of Pope Lane and carrying my bags, I walked up the avenue of limes.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading Above the high walls the golden hurry of the sunset quivered.
greennessnounUS /ˈɡriːnnəs/
the lush appearance of flourishing vegetation
From this reading Overhead in the young greenness of the trees a host of sparrows fluttered, impudently publishing their love-making.
hansomnounUS /ˈhænsəm/
a two-wheeled horse-drawn covered carriage with the driver's seat above and behind the passengers
From this reading Leaving the hansom at the foot of Pope Lane and carrying my bags, I walked up the avenue of limes.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Above the high walls the golden hurry of the sunset quivered.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading Overhead in the young greenness of the trees a host of sparrows fluttered, impudently publishing their love-making.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading Above the high walls the golden hurry of the sunset quivered.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Leaving the hansom at the foot of Pope Lane and carrying my bags, I walked up the avenue of limes.
impudentlyadverb
in an impudent or impertinent manner
From this reading Overhead in the young greenness of the trees a host of sparrows fluttered, impudently publishing their love-making.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The wantonness of spring was in the air and its melancholy.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The wantonness of spring was in the air and its melancholy.
a narrow way or road
From this reading Leaving the hansom at the foot of Pope Lane and carrying my bags, I walked up the avenue of limes.
the act of departing
From this reading Leaving the hansom at the foot of Pope Lane and carrying my bags, I walked up the avenue of limes.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading A breeze tore past me down the passage, twisting and turning like a madcap ballet-dancer.
limesnounUS /laɪmz/
plural of “lime” — a caustic substance produced by heating limestone
From this reading Leaving the hansom at the foot of Pope Lane and carrying my bags, I walked up the avenue of limes.
love-making
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From this reading Overhead in the young greenness of the trees a host of sparrows fluttered, impudently publishing their love-making.
madcapnounUS /ˈmædkæp/
a reckless impetuous irresponsible person
From this reading A breeze tore past me down the passage, twisting and turning like a madcap ballet-dancer.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A breeze tore past me down the passage, twisting and turning like a madcap ballet-dancer.
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading The wantonness of spring was in the air and its melancholy.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Leaving the hansom at the foot of Pope Lane and carrying my bags, I walked up the avenue of limes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Leaving the hansom at the foot of Pope Lane and carrying my bags, I walked up the avenue of limes.
OverheadadverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhed/
above your head; in the sky
From this reading Overhead in the young greenness of the trees a host of sparrows fluttered, impudently publishing their love-making.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading A breeze tore past me down the passage, twisting and turning like a madcap ballet-dancer.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading A breeze tore past me down the passage, twisting and turning like a madcap ballet-dancer.
PopenounUS /poʊp/
the head of the Roman Catholic Church
From this reading Leaving the hansom at the foot of Pope Lane and carrying my bags, I walked up the avenue of limes.
publishingnounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃɪŋ/
the business of issuing printed matter for sale or distribution
From this reading Overhead in the young greenness of the trees a host of sparrows fluttered, impudently publishing their love-making.
quivered
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From this reading Above the high walls the golden hurry of the sunset quivered.
sparrowsnounUS /ˈsperoʊz/
plural of “sparrow” — any of several small dull-colored singing birds feeding on seeds or insects
From this reading Overhead in the young greenness of the trees a host of sparrows fluttered, impudently publishing their love-making.
the season of growth
From this reading The wantonness of spring was in the air and its melancholy.
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading Above the high walls the golden hurry of the sunset quivered.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Leaving the hansom at the foot of Pope Lane and carrying my bags, I walked up the avenue of limes.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Overhead in the young greenness of the trees a host of sparrows fluttered, impudently publishing their love-making.
commonly the lowest molding at the base of a column
From this reading A breeze tore past me down the passage, twisting and turning like a madcap ballet-dancer.
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 Overhead in the young greenness of the trees a host of sparrows fluttered, impudently publishing their love-making.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading A breeze tore past me down the passage, twisting and turning like a madcap ballet-dancer.
twistingnounUS /ˈtwɪstɪŋ/
the act of distorting something so it seems to mean something it was not intended to mean
From this reading A breeze tore past me down the passage, twisting and turning like a madcap ballet-dancer.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Leaving the hansom at the foot of Pope Lane and carrying my bags, I walked up the avenue of limes.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Leaving the hansom at the foot of Pope Lane and carrying my bags, I walked up the avenue of limes.
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 Above the high walls the golden hurry of the sunset quivered.
wantonnessnoun
the trait of lacking restraint or control; reckless freedom from inhibition or worry
From this reading The wantonness of spring was in the air and its melancholy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The wantonness of spring was in the air and its melancholy.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Overhead in the young greenness of the trees a host of sparrows fluttered, impudently publishing their love-making.
