used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Other associates she cared but little for, and a few hours alone on a wave-washed shore, watching the wild ocean billows tossing spray aloft, or a long ramble in a deep, silent forest, appealed to her far more than parties and girlish enjoyments.
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading It was suited to her in many ways, for it was seldom travelled; it followed the sunny side of the low mountain range back of Christmas Cove, not a house stood along its entire way, and to add charm, a brook kept it company, crossing and recrossing it for two miles.
anew
From this reading With the birds and flowers once more returning to Christmas Cove, came outdoor freedom for Chip again.
aloftadverbUS /əˈlɔːft/
at or on or to the masthead or upper rigging of a ship
From this reading Other associates she cared but little for, and a few hours alone on a wave-washed shore, watching the wild ocean billows tossing spray aloft, or a long ramble in a deep, silent forest, appealed to her far more than parties and girlish enjoyments.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Other associates she cared but little for, and a few hours alone on a wave-washed shore, watching the wild ocean billows tossing spray aloft, or a long ramble in a deep, silent forest, appealed to her far more than parties and girlish enjoyments.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading It was suited to her in many ways, for it was seldom travelled; it followed the sunny side of the low mountain range back of Christmas Cove, not a house stood along its entire way, and to add charm, a brook kept it company, crossing and recrossing it for two miles.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading With the birds and flowers once more returning to Christmas Cove, came outdoor freedom for Chip again.
appealedverbUS /əˈpiːld/
past form of “appeal” — take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading Other associates she cared but little for, and a few hours alone on a wave-washed shore, watching the wild ocean billows tossing spray aloft, or a long ramble in a deep, silent forest, appealed to her far more than parties and girlish enjoyments.
associatesnounUS /əˈsoʊsiəts/
plural of “associate” — a person who joins with others in some activity or endeavor
From this reading Other associates she cared but little for, and a few hours alone on a wave-washed shore, watching the wild ocean billows tossing spray aloft, or a long ramble in a deep, silent forest, appealed to her far more than parties and girlish enjoyments.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The wood-bordered road, leading from the village to the railroad ten miles away, was now a favorite walk of hers.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading It was suited to her in many ways, for it was seldom travelled; it followed the sunny side of the low mountain range back of Christmas Cove, not a house stood along its entire way, and to add charm, a brook kept it company, crossing and recrossing it for two miles.
billowsnounUS /ˈbɪloʊz/
plural of “billow” — a large sea wave
From this reading Other associates she cared but little for, and a few hours alone on a wave-washed shore, watching the wild ocean billows tossing spray aloft, or a long ramble in a deep, silent forest, appealed to her far more than parties and girlish enjoyments.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading With the birds and flowers once more returning to Christmas Cove, came outdoor freedom for Chip again.
brooknounUS /brʊk/
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading It was suited to her in many ways, for it was seldom travelled; it followed the sunny side of the low mountain range back of Christmas Cove, not a house stood along its entire way, and to add charm, a brook kept it company, crossing and recrossing it for two miles.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Other associates she cared but little for, and a few hours alone on a wave-washed shore, watching the wild ocean billows tossing spray aloft, or a long ramble in a deep, silent forest, appealed to her far more than parties and girlish enjoyments.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading With the birds and flowers once more returning to Christmas Cove, came outdoor freedom for Chip again.
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading Other associates she cared but little for, and a few hours alone on a wave-washed shore, watching the wild ocean billows tossing spray aloft, or a long ramble in a deep, silent forest, appealed to her far more than parties and girlish enjoyments.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Like the wood-nymph she was in character and taste, the wild, rock-bound coast outside and the low, wooded mountain enclosing this village were her playgrounds where she found companionship.
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading It was suited to her in many ways, for it was seldom travelled; it followed the sunny side of the low mountain range back of Christmas Cove, not a house stood along its entire way, and to add charm, a brook kept it company, crossing and recrossing it for two miles.
ChipnounUS /tʃɪp/
a small fragment of something broken off from the whole
From this reading With the birds and flowers once more returning to Christmas Cove, came outdoor freedom for Chip again.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading With the birds and flowers once more returning to Christmas Cove, came outdoor freedom for Chip again.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading Like the wood-nymph she was in character and taste, the wild, rock-bound coast outside and the low, wooded mountain enclosing this village were her playgrounds where she found companionship.
companionshipnounUS /kəmˈpænjənʃɪp/
the state of being with someone
From this reading Like the wood-nymph she was in character and taste, the wild, rock-bound coast outside and the low, wooded mountain enclosing this village were her playgrounds where she found companionship.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading It was suited to her in many ways, for it was seldom travelled; it followed the sunny side of the low mountain range back of Christmas Cove, not a house stood along its entire way, and to add charm, a brook kept it company, crossing and recrossing it for two miles.
CovenounUS /koʊv/
a small inlet
From this reading With the birds and flowers once more returning to Christmas Cove, came outdoor freedom for Chip again.
traveling across
From this reading It was suited to her in many ways, for it was seldom travelled; it followed the sunny side of the low mountain range back of Christmas Cove, not a house stood along its entire way, and to add charm, a brook kept it company, crossing and recrossing it for two miles.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Other associates she cared but little for, and a few hours alone on a wave-washed shore, watching the wild ocean billows tossing spray aloft, or a long ramble in a deep, silent forest, appealed to her far more than parties and girlish enjoyments.
enclosingnounUS /enˈkloʊzɪŋ/
the act of enclosing something inside something else
From this reading Like the wood-nymph she was in character and taste, the wild, rock-bound coast outside and the low, wooded mountain enclosing this village were her playgrounds where she found companionship.
enjoymentsnounUS /enˈdʒɔɪmənts/
plural of “enjoyment” — the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading Other associates she cared but little for, and a few hours alone on a wave-washed shore, watching the wild ocean billows tossing spray aloft, or a long ramble in a deep, silent forest, appealed to her far more than parties and girlish enjoyments.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading It was suited to her in many ways, for it was seldom travelled; it followed the sunny side of the low mountain range back of Christmas Cove, not a house stood along its entire way, and to add charm, a brook kept it company, crossing and recrossing it for two miles.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Other associates she cared but little for, and a few hours alone on a wave-washed shore, watching the wild ocean billows tossing spray aloft, or a long ramble in a deep, silent forest, appealed to her far more than parties and girlish enjoyments.
favoritenounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪt/
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading The wood-bordered road, leading from the village to the railroad ten miles away, was now a favorite walk of hers.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Other associates she cared but little for, and a few hours alone on a wave-washed shore, watching the wild ocean billows tossing spray aloft, or a long ramble in a deep, silent forest, appealed to her far more than parties and girlish enjoyments.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading With the birds and flowers once more returning to Christmas Cove, came outdoor freedom for Chip again.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading It was suited to her in many ways, for it was seldom travelled; it followed the sunny side of the low mountain range back of Christmas Cove, not a house stood along its entire way, and to add charm, a brook kept it company, crossing and recrossing it for two miles.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading With the birds and flowers once more returning to Christmas Cove, came outdoor freedom for Chip again.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Other associates she cared but little for, and a few hours alone on a wave-washed shore, watching the wild ocean billows tossing spray aloft, or a long ramble in a deep, silent forest, appealed to her far more than parties and girlish enjoyments.
set up or found
From this reading Like the wood-nymph she was in character and taste, the wild, rock-bound coast outside and the low, wooded mountain enclosing this village were her playgrounds where she found companionship.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading With the birds and flowers once more returning to Christmas Cove, came outdoor freedom for Chip again.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The wood-bordered road, leading from the village to the railroad ten miles away, was now a favorite walk of hers.
girlishadjectiveUS /ˈɡɜːrlɪʃ/
befitting or characteristic of a young girl
From this reading Other associates she cared but little for, and a few hours alone on a wave-washed shore, watching the wild ocean billows tossing spray aloft, or a long ramble in a deep, silent forest, appealed to her far more than parties and girlish enjoyments.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Like the wood-nymph she was in character and taste, the wild, rock-bound coast outside and the low, wooded mountain enclosing this village were her playgrounds where she found companionship.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading The wood-bordered road, leading from the village to the railroad ten miles away, was now a favorite walk of hers.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Other associates she cared but little for, and a few hours alone on a wave-washed shore, watching the wild ocean billows tossing spray aloft, or a long ramble in a deep, silent forest, appealed to her far more than parties and girlish enjoyments.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It was suited to her in many ways, for it was seldom travelled; it followed the sunny side of the low mountain range back of Christmas Cove, not a house stood along its entire way, and to add charm, a brook kept it company, crossing and recrossing it for two miles.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Like the wood-nymph she was in character and taste, the wild, rock-bound coast outside and the low, wooded mountain enclosing this village were her playgrounds where she found companionship.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was suited to her in many ways, for it was seldom travelled; it followed the sunny side of the low mountain range back of Christmas Cove, not a house stood along its entire way, and to add charm, a brook kept it company, crossing and recrossing it for two miles.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It was suited to her in many ways, for it was seldom travelled; it followed the sunny side of the low mountain range back of Christmas Cove, not a house stood along its entire way, and to add charm, a brook kept it company, crossing and recrossing it for two miles.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading It was suited to her in many ways, for it was seldom travelled; it followed the sunny side of the low mountain range back of Christmas Cove, not a house stood along its entire way, and to add charm, a brook kept it company, crossing and recrossing it for two miles.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading The wood-bordered road, leading from the village to the railroad ten miles away, was now a favorite walk of hers.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Like the wood-nymph she was in character and taste, the wild, rock-bound coast outside and the low, wooded mountain enclosing this village were her playgrounds where she found companionship.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Other associates she cared but little for, and a few hours alone on a wave-washed shore, watching the wild ocean billows tossing spray aloft, or a long ramble in a deep, silent forest, appealed to her far more than parties and girlish enjoyments.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Other associates she cared but little for, and a few hours alone on a wave-washed shore, watching the wild ocean billows tossing spray aloft, or a long ramble in a deep, silent forest, appealed to her far more than parties and girlish enjoyments.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Like the wood-nymph she was in character and taste, the wild, rock-bound coast outside and the low, wooded mountain enclosing this village were her playgrounds where she found companionship.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading It was suited to her in many ways, for it was seldom travelled; it followed the sunny side of the low mountain range back of Christmas Cove, not a house stood along its entire way, and to add charm, a brook kept it company, crossing and recrossing it for two miles.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading The wood-bordered road, leading from the village to the railroad ten miles away, was now a favorite walk of hers.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading With the birds and flowers once more returning to Christmas Cove, came outdoor freedom for Chip again.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Like the wood-nymph she was in character and taste, the wild, rock-bound coast outside and the low, wooded mountain enclosing this village were her playgrounds where she found companionship.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was suited to her in many ways, for it was seldom travelled; it followed the sunny side of the low mountain range back of Christmas Cove, not a house stood along its entire way, and to add charm, a brook kept it company, crossing and recrossing it for two miles.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The wood-bordered road, leading from the village to the railroad ten miles away, was now a favorite walk of hers.
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading Other associates she cared but little for, and a few hours alone on a wave-washed shore, watching the wild ocean billows tossing spray aloft, or a long ramble in a deep, silent forest, appealed to her far more than parties and girlish enjoyments.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The wood-bordered road, leading from the village to the railroad ten miles away, was now a favorite walk of hers.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Other associates she cared but little for, and a few hours alone on a wave-washed shore, watching the wild ocean billows tossing spray aloft, or a long ramble in a deep, silent forest, appealed to her far more than parties and girlish enjoyments.
on one occasion
From this reading With the birds and flowers once more returning to Christmas Cove, came outdoor freedom for Chip again.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Other associates she cared but little for, and a few hours alone on a wave-washed shore, watching the wild ocean billows tossing spray aloft, or a long ramble in a deep, silent forest, appealed to her far more than parties and girlish enjoyments.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Other associates she cared but little for, and a few hours alone on a wave-washed shore, watching the wild ocean billows tossing spray aloft, or a long ramble in a deep, silent forest, appealed to her far more than parties and girlish enjoyments.
outdooradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtdɔːr/
located, suited for, or taking place in the open air
From this reading With the birds and flowers once more returning to Christmas Cove, came outdoor freedom for Chip again.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Like the wood-nymph she was in character and taste, the wild, rock-bound coast outside and the low, wooded mountain enclosing this village were her playgrounds where she found companionship.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading Other associates she cared but little for, and a few hours alone on a wave-washed shore, watching the wild ocean billows tossing spray aloft, or a long ramble in a deep, silent forest, appealed to her far more than parties and girlish enjoyments.
playgroundsnounUS /ˈpleɪɡraʊndz/
plural of “playground” — an area where many people go for recreation
From this reading Like the wood-nymph she was in character and taste, the wild, rock-bound coast outside and the low, wooded mountain enclosing this village were her playgrounds where she found companionship.
railroadnounUS /ˈreɪlroʊd/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading The wood-bordered road, leading from the village to the railroad ten miles away, was now a favorite walk of hers.
rambleverbUS /ˈræmbəl/
continue talking or writing in a desultory manner
From this reading Other associates she cared but little for, and a few hours alone on a wave-washed shore, watching the wild ocean billows tossing spray aloft, or a long ramble in a deep, silent forest, appealed to her far more than parties and girlish enjoyments.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading It was suited to her in many ways, for it was seldom travelled; it followed the sunny side of the low mountain range back of Christmas Cove, not a house stood along its entire way, and to add charm, a brook kept it company, crossing and recrossing it for two miles.
recrossing
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From this reading It was suited to her in many ways, for it was seldom travelled; it followed the sunny side of the low mountain range back of Christmas Cove, not a house stood along its entire way, and to add charm, a brook kept it company, crossing and recrossing it for two miles.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading With the birds and flowers once more returning to Christmas Cove, came outdoor freedom for Chip again.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading The wood-bordered road, leading from the village to the railroad ten miles away, was now a favorite walk of hers.
rock-bound
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From this reading Like the wood-nymph she was in character and taste, the wild, rock-bound coast outside and the low, wooded mountain enclosing this village were her playgrounds where she found companionship.
not often
From this reading It was suited to her in many ways, for it was seldom travelled; it followed the sunny side of the low mountain range back of Christmas Cove, not a house stood along its entire way, and to add charm, a brook kept it company, crossing and recrossing it for two miles.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Like the wood-nymph she was in character and taste, the wild, rock-bound coast outside and the low, wooded mountain enclosing this village were her playgrounds where she found companionship.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading Other associates she cared but little for, and a few hours alone on a wave-washed shore, watching the wild ocean billows tossing spray aloft, or a long ramble in a deep, silent forest, appealed to her far more than parties and girlish enjoyments.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading It was suited to her in many ways, for it was seldom travelled; it followed the sunny side of the low mountain range back of Christmas Cove, not a house stood along its entire way, and to add charm, a brook kept it company, crossing and recrossing it for two miles.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading Other associates she cared but little for, and a few hours alone on a wave-washed shore, watching the wild ocean billows tossing spray aloft, or a long ramble in a deep, silent forest, appealed to her far more than parties and girlish enjoyments.
spraynounUS /spreɪ/
a pesticide in suspension or solution; intended for spraying
From this reading Other associates she cared but little for, and a few hours alone on a wave-washed shore, watching the wild ocean billows tossing spray aloft, or a long ramble in a deep, silent forest, appealed to her far more than parties and girlish enjoyments.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading It was suited to her in many ways, for it was seldom travelled; it followed the sunny side of the low mountain range back of Christmas Cove, not a house stood along its entire way, and to add charm, a brook kept it company, crossing and recrossing it for two miles.
suitedadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtɪd/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading It was suited to her in many ways, for it was seldom travelled; it followed the sunny side of the low mountain range back of Christmas Cove, not a house stood along its entire way, and to add charm, a brook kept it company, crossing and recrossing it for two miles.
sunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading It was suited to her in many ways, for it was seldom travelled; it followed the sunny side of the low mountain range back of Christmas Cove, not a house stood along its entire way, and to add charm, a brook kept it company, crossing and recrossing it for two miles.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading Like the wood-nymph she was in character and taste, the wild, rock-bound coast outside and the low, wooded mountain enclosing this village were her playgrounds where she found companionship.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading The wood-bordered road, leading from the village to the railroad ten miles away, was now a favorite walk of hers.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Other associates she cared but little for, and a few hours alone on a wave-washed shore, watching the wild ocean billows tossing spray aloft, or a long ramble in a deep, silent forest, appealed to her far more than parties and girlish enjoyments.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading With the birds and flowers once more returning to Christmas Cove, came outdoor freedom for Chip again.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Like the wood-nymph she was in character and taste, the wild, rock-bound coast outside and the low, wooded mountain enclosing this village were her playgrounds where she found companionship.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading With the birds and flowers once more returning to Christmas Cove, came outdoor freedom for Chip again.
tossingverbUS /ˈtɔːsɪŋ/
-ing form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion
From this reading Other associates she cared but little for, and a few hours alone on a wave-washed shore, watching the wild ocean billows tossing spray aloft, or a long ramble in a deep, silent forest, appealed to her far more than parties and girlish enjoyments.
travelledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
familiar with many parts of the world
From this reading It was suited to her in many ways, for it was seldom travelled; it followed the sunny side of the low mountain range back of Christmas Cove, not a house stood along its entire way, and to add charm, a brook kept it company, crossing and recrossing it for two miles.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It was suited to her in many ways, for it was seldom travelled; it followed the sunny side of the low mountain range back of Christmas Cove, not a house stood along its entire way, and to add charm, a brook kept it company, crossing and recrossing it for two miles.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Like the wood-nymph she was in character and taste, the wild, rock-bound coast outside and the low, wooded mountain enclosing this village were her playgrounds where she found companionship.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading The wood-bordered road, leading from the village to the railroad ten miles away, was now a favorite walk of hers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Like the wood-nymph she was in character and taste, the wild, rock-bound coast outside and the low, wooded mountain enclosing this village were her playgrounds where she found companionship.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Other associates she cared but little for, and a few hours alone on a wave-washed shore, watching the wild ocean billows tossing spray aloft, or a long ramble in a deep, silent forest, appealed to her far more than parties and girlish enjoyments.
wave-washed
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From this reading Other associates she cared but little for, and a few hours alone on a wave-washed shore, watching the wild ocean billows tossing spray aloft, or a long ramble in a deep, silent forest, appealed to her far more than parties and girlish enjoyments.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It was suited to her in many ways, for it was seldom travelled; it followed the sunny side of the low mountain range back of Christmas Cove, not a house stood along its entire way, and to add charm, a brook kept it company, crossing and recrossing it for two miles.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading It was suited to her in many ways, for it was seldom travelled; it followed the sunny side of the low mountain range back of Christmas Cove, not a house stood along its entire way, and to add charm, a brook kept it company, crossing and recrossing it for two miles.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Like the wood-nymph she was in character and taste, the wild, rock-bound coast outside and the low, wooded mountain enclosing this village were her playgrounds where she found companionship.
in or at the place that
From this reading Like the wood-nymph she was in character and taste, the wild, rock-bound coast outside and the low, wooded mountain enclosing this village were her playgrounds where she found companionship.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Like the wood-nymph she was in character and taste, the wild, rock-bound coast outside and the low, wooded mountain enclosing this village were her playgrounds where she found companionship.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With the birds and flowers once more returning to Christmas Cove, came outdoor freedom for Chip again.
wood-bordered
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From this reading The wood-bordered road, leading from the village to the railroad ten miles away, was now a favorite walk of hers.
wood-nymph
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From this reading Like the wood-nymph she was in character and taste, the wild, rock-bound coast outside and the low, wooded mountain enclosing this village were her playgrounds where she found companionship.
woodedadjectiveUS /ˈwʊdɪd/
covered with growing trees and bushes etc
From this reading Like the wood-nymph she was in character and taste, the wild, rock-bound coast outside and the low, wooded mountain enclosing this village were her playgrounds where she found companionship.
