used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading GREY'S LAST WORDS Rigid, hideous, stands the Leonville school-house sharply outlined against the sky, upon the summit of a high, rising ground.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading However, its cheerless aspect was for the moment rendered less apparent than usual by reason of many people gathered about the storm-porch, and the number and variety of farmers' sleighs grouped about the two tying-posts which stood by the roadside in front of it An unbroken level of smooth prairie footed one side of the hill, whilst at the back of the house stretched miles of broken, hilly woodland.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading GREY'S LAST WORDS Rigid, hideous, stands the Leonville school-house sharply outlined against the sky, upon the summit of a high, rising ground.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Its flat, uninteresting sides; its staring windows; its high-pitched roof of warped shingles; its weather-boarding, innocent of paint; its general air of neglect; these things strike one forcibly in that region of Nature's carefully-finished handiwork.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading It stands quite alone as though in proud distinction for its classic vocation.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading However, its cheerless aspect was for the moment rendered less apparent than usual by reason of many people gathered about the storm-porch, and the number and variety of farmers' sleighs grouped about the two tying-posts which stood by the roadside in front of it An unbroken level of smooth prairie footed one side of the hill, whilst at the back of the house stretched miles of broken, hilly woodland.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading However, its cheerless aspect was for the moment rendered less apparent than usual by reason of many people gathered about the storm-porch, and the number and variety of farmers' sleighs grouped about the two tying-posts which stood by the roadside in front of it An unbroken level of smooth prairie footed one side of the hill, whilst at the back of the house stretched miles of broken, hilly woodland.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading However, its cheerless aspect was for the moment rendered less apparent than usual by reason of many people gathered about the storm-porch, and the number and variety of farmers' sleighs grouped about the two tying-posts which stood by the roadside in front of it An unbroken level of smooth prairie footed one side of the hill, whilst at the back of the house stretched miles of broken, hilly woodland.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading The wedding party had arrived from Loon Dyke Farm.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It stands quite alone as though in proud distinction for its classic vocation.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading However, its cheerless aspect was for the moment rendered less apparent than usual by reason of many people gathered about the storm-porch, and the number and variety of farmers' sleighs grouped about the two tying-posts which stood by the roadside in front of it An unbroken level of smooth prairie footed one side of the hill, whilst at the back of the house stretched miles of broken, hilly woodland.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading However, its cheerless aspect was for the moment rendered less apparent than usual by reason of many people gathered about the storm-porch, and the number and variety of farmers' sleighs grouped about the two tying-posts which stood by the roadside in front of it An unbroken level of smooth prairie footed one side of the hill, whilst at the back of the house stretched miles of broken, hilly woodland.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading However, its cheerless aspect was for the moment rendered less apparent than usual by reason of many people gathered about the storm-porch, and the number and variety of farmers' sleighs grouped about the two tying-posts which stood by the roadside in front of it An unbroken level of smooth prairie footed one side of the hill, whilst at the back of the house stretched miles of broken, hilly woodland.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading However, its cheerless aspect was for the moment rendered less apparent than usual by reason of many people gathered about the storm-porch, and the number and variety of farmers' sleighs grouped about the two tying-posts which stood by the roadside in front of it An unbroken level of smooth prairie footed one side of the hill, whilst at the back of the house stretched miles of broken, hilly woodland.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading However, its cheerless aspect was for the moment rendered less apparent than usual by reason of many people gathered about the storm-porch, and the number and variety of farmers' sleighs grouped about the two tying-posts which stood by the roadside in front of it An unbroken level of smooth prairie footed one side of the hill, whilst at the back of the house stretched miles of broken, hilly woodland.
carefully-finished
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Its flat, uninteresting sides; its staring windows; its high-pitched roof of warped shingles; its weather-boarding, innocent of paint; its general air of neglect; these things strike one forcibly in that region of Nature's carefully-finished handiwork.
cheerlessadjective
causing sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy
From this reading However, its cheerless aspect was for the moment rendered less apparent than usual by reason of many people gathered about the storm-porch, and the number and variety of farmers' sleighs grouped about the two tying-posts which stood by the roadside in front of it An unbroken level of smooth prairie footed one side of the hill, whilst at the back of the house stretched miles of broken, hilly woodland.
classicnounUS /ˈklæsɪk/
a creation of the highest excellence
From this reading It stands quite alone as though in proud distinction for its classic vocation.
distinctionnounUS /dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/
a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes
From this reading It stands quite alone as though in proud distinction for its classic vocation.
DykenounUS /daɪk/
(slang) offensive term for a lesbian who is noticeably masculine
From this reading The wedding party had arrived from Loon Dyke Farm.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading The wedding party had arrived from Loon Dyke Farm.
farmersnounUS /ˈfɑːrmərz/
plural of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm
From this reading However, its cheerless aspect was for the moment rendered less apparent than usual by reason of many people gathered about the storm-porch, and the number and variety of farmers' sleighs grouped about the two tying-posts which stood by the roadside in front of it An unbroken level of smooth prairie footed one side of the hill, whilst at the back of the house stretched miles of broken, hilly woodland.
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading Its flat, uninteresting sides; its staring windows; its high-pitched roof of warped shingles; its weather-boarding, innocent of paint; its general air of neglect; these things strike one forcibly in that region of Nature's carefully-finished handiwork.
footedadjectiveUS /ˈfʊtɪd/
having feet
From this reading However, its cheerless aspect was for the moment rendered less apparent than usual by reason of many people gathered about the storm-porch, and the number and variety of farmers' sleighs grouped about the two tying-posts which stood by the roadside in front of it An unbroken level of smooth prairie footed one side of the hill, whilst at the back of the house stretched miles of broken, hilly woodland.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It stands quite alone as though in proud distinction for its classic vocation.
forciblyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrsəbli/
in a forcible manner
From this reading Its flat, uninteresting sides; its staring windows; its high-pitched roof of warped shingles; its weather-boarding, innocent of paint; its general air of neglect; these things strike one forcibly in that region of Nature's carefully-finished handiwork.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The wedding party had arrived from Loon Dyke Farm.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading However, its cheerless aspect was for the moment rendered less apparent than usual by reason of many people gathered about the storm-porch, and the number and variety of farmers' sleighs grouped about the two tying-posts which stood by the roadside in front of it An unbroken level of smooth prairie footed one side of the hill, whilst at the back of the house stretched miles of broken, hilly woodland.
brought together in one place
From this reading However, its cheerless aspect was for the moment rendered less apparent than usual by reason of many people gathered about the storm-porch, and the number and variety of farmers' sleighs grouped about the two tying-posts which stood by the roadside in front of it An unbroken level of smooth prairie footed one side of the hill, whilst at the back of the house stretched miles of broken, hilly woodland.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Its flat, uninteresting sides; its staring windows; its high-pitched roof of warped shingles; its weather-boarding, innocent of paint; its general air of neglect; these things strike one forcibly in that region of Nature's carefully-finished handiwork.
GREY'SnounUS /ɡreɪz/
possessive form of “grey” — United States writer of western adventure novels (1875-1939)
From this reading GREY'S LAST WORDS Rigid, hideous, stands the Leonville school-house sharply outlined against the sky, upon the summit of a high, rising ground.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading GREY'S LAST WORDS Rigid, hideous, stands the Leonville school-house sharply outlined against the sky, upon the summit of a high, rising ground.
groupedadjectiveUS /ɡruːpt/
arranged into groups
From this reading However, its cheerless aspect was for the moment rendered less apparent than usual by reason of many people gathered about the storm-porch, and the number and variety of farmers' sleighs grouped about the two tying-posts which stood by the roadside in front of it An unbroken level of smooth prairie footed one side of the hill, whilst at the back of the house stretched miles of broken, hilly woodland.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The wedding party had arrived from Loon Dyke Farm.
handiworknounUS /ˈhændiwɜːrk/
a work produced by hand labor
From this reading Its flat, uninteresting sides; its staring windows; its high-pitched roof of warped shingles; its weather-boarding, innocent of paint; its general air of neglect; these things strike one forcibly in that region of Nature's carefully-finished handiwork.
hideousadjectiveUS /ˈhɪdiəs/
grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing horror
From this reading GREY'S LAST WORDS Rigid, hideous, stands the Leonville school-house sharply outlined against the sky, upon the summit of a high, rising ground.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading GREY'S LAST WORDS Rigid, hideous, stands the Leonville school-house sharply outlined against the sky, upon the summit of a high, rising ground.
high-pitchedadjective
used of sounds and voices; high in pitch or frequency
From this reading Its flat, uninteresting sides; its staring windows; its high-pitched roof of warped shingles; its weather-boarding, innocent of paint; its general air of neglect; these things strike one forcibly in that region of Nature's carefully-finished handiwork.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading However, its cheerless aspect was for the moment rendered less apparent than usual by reason of many people gathered about the storm-porch, and the number and variety of farmers' sleighs grouped about the two tying-posts which stood by the roadside in front of it An unbroken level of smooth prairie footed one side of the hill, whilst at the back of the house stretched miles of broken, hilly woodland.
hillyadjectiveUS /ˈhɪli/
having hills and crags
From this reading However, its cheerless aspect was for the moment rendered less apparent than usual by reason of many people gathered about the storm-porch, and the number and variety of farmers' sleighs grouped about the two tying-posts which stood by the roadside in front of it An unbroken level of smooth prairie footed one side of the hill, whilst at the back of the house stretched miles of broken, hilly woodland.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading However, its cheerless aspect was for the moment rendered less apparent than usual by reason of many people gathered about the storm-porch, and the number and variety of farmers' sleighs grouped about the two tying-posts which stood by the roadside in front of it An unbroken level of smooth prairie footed one side of the hill, whilst at the back of the house stretched miles of broken, hilly woodland.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, its cheerless aspect was for the moment rendered less apparent than usual by reason of many people gathered about the storm-porch, and the number and variety of farmers' sleighs grouped about the two tying-posts which stood by the roadside in front of it An unbroken level of smooth prairie footed one side of the hill, whilst at the back of the house stretched miles of broken, hilly woodland.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It stands quite alone as though in proud distinction for its classic vocation.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading Its flat, uninteresting sides; its staring windows; its high-pitched roof of warped shingles; its weather-boarding, innocent of paint; its general air of neglect; these things strike one forcibly in that region of Nature's carefully-finished handiwork.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It stands quite alone as though in proud distinction for its classic vocation.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It stands quite alone as though in proud distinction for its classic vocation.
immediately past
From this reading GREY'S LAST WORDS Rigid, hideous, stands the Leonville school-house sharply outlined against the sky, upon the summit of a high, rising ground.
Leonville
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading GREY'S LAST WORDS Rigid, hideous, stands the Leonville school-house sharply outlined against the sky, upon the summit of a high, rising ground.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading However, its cheerless aspect was for the moment rendered less apparent than usual by reason of many people gathered about the storm-porch, and the number and variety of farmers' sleighs grouped about the two tying-posts which stood by the roadside in front of it An unbroken level of smooth prairie footed one side of the hill, whilst at the back of the house stretched miles of broken, hilly woodland.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading However, its cheerless aspect was for the moment rendered less apparent than usual by reason of many people gathered about the storm-porch, and the number and variety of farmers' sleighs grouped about the two tying-posts which stood by the roadside in front of it An unbroken level of smooth prairie footed one side of the hill, whilst at the back of the house stretched miles of broken, hilly woodland.
LoonnounUS /luːn/
a worthless lazy fellow
From this reading The wedding party had arrived from Loon Dyke Farm.
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 However, its cheerless aspect was for the moment rendered less apparent than usual by reason of many people gathered about the storm-porch, and the number and variety of farmers' sleighs grouped about the two tying-posts which stood by the roadside in front of it An unbroken level of smooth prairie footed one side of the hill, whilst at the back of the house stretched miles of broken, hilly woodland.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading However, its cheerless aspect was for the moment rendered less apparent than usual by reason of many people gathered about the storm-porch, and the number and variety of farmers' sleighs grouped about the two tying-posts which stood by the roadside in front of it An unbroken level of smooth prairie footed one side of the hill, whilst at the back of the house stretched miles of broken, hilly woodland.
a particular point in time
From this reading However, its cheerless aspect was for the moment rendered less apparent than usual by reason of many people gathered about the storm-porch, and the number and variety of farmers' sleighs grouped about the two tying-posts which stood by the roadside in front of it An unbroken level of smooth prairie footed one side of the hill, whilst at the back of the house stretched miles of broken, hilly woodland.
Nature'snounUS /ˈneɪtʃərz/
possessive form of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Its flat, uninteresting sides; its staring windows; its high-pitched roof of warped shingles; its weather-boarding, innocent of paint; its general air of neglect; these things strike one forcibly in that region of Nature's carefully-finished handiwork.
neglectverbUS /nəˈɡlekt/
leave undone or leave out
From this reading Its flat, uninteresting sides; its staring windows; its high-pitched roof of warped shingles; its weather-boarding, innocent of paint; its general air of neglect; these things strike one forcibly in that region of Nature's carefully-finished handiwork.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading However, its cheerless aspect was for the moment rendered less apparent than usual by reason of many people gathered about the storm-porch, and the number and variety of farmers' sleighs grouped about the two tying-posts which stood by the roadside in front of it An unbroken level of smooth prairie footed one side of the hill, whilst at the back of the house stretched miles of broken, hilly woodland.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading GREY'S LAST WORDS Rigid, hideous, stands the Leonville school-house sharply outlined against the sky, upon the summit of a high, rising ground.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Its flat, uninteresting sides; its staring windows; its high-pitched roof of warped shingles; its weather-boarding, innocent of paint; its general air of neglect; these things strike one forcibly in that region of Nature's carefully-finished handiwork.
outlinedadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtlaɪnd/
showing clearly the outline or profile or boundary
From this reading GREY'S LAST WORDS Rigid, hideous, stands the Leonville school-house sharply outlined against the sky, upon the summit of a high, rising ground.
paintverbUS /peɪnt/
make a painting
From this reading Its flat, uninteresting sides; its staring windows; its high-pitched roof of warped shingles; its weather-boarding, innocent of paint; its general air of neglect; these things strike one forcibly in that region of Nature's carefully-finished handiwork.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The wedding party had arrived from Loon Dyke Farm.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading However, its cheerless aspect was for the moment rendered less apparent than usual by reason of many people gathered about the storm-porch, and the number and variety of farmers' sleighs grouped about the two tying-posts which stood by the roadside in front of it An unbroken level of smooth prairie footed one side of the hill, whilst at the back of the house stretched miles of broken, hilly woodland.
prairienounUS /ˈpreri/
a treeless grassy plain
From this reading However, its cheerless aspect was for the moment rendered less apparent than usual by reason of many people gathered about the storm-porch, and the number and variety of farmers' sleighs grouped about the two tying-posts which stood by the roadside in front of it An unbroken level of smooth prairie footed one side of the hill, whilst at the back of the house stretched miles of broken, hilly woodland.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading It stands quite alone as though in proud distinction for its classic vocation.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It stands quite alone as though in proud distinction for its classic vocation.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading However, its cheerless aspect was for the moment rendered less apparent than usual by reason of many people gathered about the storm-porch, and the number and variety of farmers' sleighs grouped about the two tying-posts which stood by the roadside in front of it An unbroken level of smooth prairie footed one side of the hill, whilst at the back of the house stretched miles of broken, hilly woodland.
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading Its flat, uninteresting sides; its staring windows; its high-pitched roof of warped shingles; its weather-boarding, innocent of paint; its general air of neglect; these things strike one forcibly in that region of Nature's carefully-finished handiwork.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading However, its cheerless aspect was for the moment rendered less apparent than usual by reason of many people gathered about the storm-porch, and the number and variety of farmers' sleighs grouped about the two tying-posts which stood by the roadside in front of it An unbroken level of smooth prairie footed one side of the hill, whilst at the back of the house stretched miles of broken, hilly woodland.
RigidadjectiveUS /ˈrɪdʒəd/
incapable of or resistant to bending
From this reading GREY'S LAST WORDS Rigid, hideous, stands the Leonville school-house sharply outlined against the sky, upon the summit of a high, rising ground.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading GREY'S LAST WORDS Rigid, hideous, stands the Leonville school-house sharply outlined against the sky, upon the summit of a high, rising ground.
roadsidenounUS /ˈroʊdsaɪd/
edge of a way or road or path
From this reading However, its cheerless aspect was for the moment rendered less apparent than usual by reason of many people gathered about the storm-porch, and the number and variety of farmers' sleighs grouped about the two tying-posts which stood by the roadside in front of it An unbroken level of smooth prairie footed one side of the hill, whilst at the back of the house stretched miles of broken, hilly woodland.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading Its flat, uninteresting sides; its staring windows; its high-pitched roof of warped shingles; its weather-boarding, innocent of paint; its general air of neglect; these things strike one forcibly in that region of Nature's carefully-finished handiwork.
school-house
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading GREY'S LAST WORDS Rigid, hideous, stands the Leonville school-house sharply outlined against the sky, upon the summit of a high, rising ground.
in an aggressive manner
From this reading GREY'S LAST WORDS Rigid, hideous, stands the Leonville school-house sharply outlined against the sky, upon the summit of a high, rising ground.
shinglesnounUS /ˈʃɪŋɡəlz/
eruptions along a nerve path often accompanied by severe neuralgia
From this reading Its flat, uninteresting sides; its staring windows; its high-pitched roof of warped shingles; its weather-boarding, innocent of paint; its general air of neglect; these things strike one forcibly in that region of Nature's carefully-finished handiwork.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading However, its cheerless aspect was for the moment rendered less apparent than usual by reason of many people gathered about the storm-porch, and the number and variety of farmers' sleighs grouped about the two tying-posts which stood by the roadside in front of it An unbroken level of smooth prairie footed one side of the hill, whilst at the back of the house stretched miles of broken, hilly woodland.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Its flat, uninteresting sides; its staring windows; its high-pitched roof of warped shingles; its weather-boarding, innocent of paint; its general air of neglect; these things strike one forcibly in that region of Nature's carefully-finished handiwork.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading GREY'S LAST WORDS Rigid, hideous, stands the Leonville school-house sharply outlined against the sky, upon the summit of a high, rising ground.
sleighs
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading However, its cheerless aspect was for the moment rendered less apparent than usual by reason of many people gathered about the storm-porch, and the number and variety of farmers' sleighs grouped about the two tying-posts which stood by the roadside in front of it An unbroken level of smooth prairie footed one side of the hill, whilst at the back of the house stretched miles of broken, hilly woodland.
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading However, its cheerless aspect was for the moment rendered less apparent than usual by reason of many people gathered about the storm-porch, and the number and variety of farmers' sleighs grouped about the two tying-posts which stood by the roadside in front of it An unbroken level of smooth prairie footed one side of the hill, whilst at the back of the house stretched miles of broken, hilly woodland.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading GREY'S LAST WORDS Rigid, hideous, stands the Leonville school-house sharply outlined against the sky, upon the summit of a high, rising ground.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading Its flat, uninteresting sides; its staring windows; its high-pitched roof of warped shingles; its weather-boarding, innocent of paint; its general air of neglect; these things strike one forcibly in that region of Nature's carefully-finished handiwork.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading However, its cheerless aspect was for the moment rendered less apparent than usual by reason of many people gathered about the storm-porch, and the number and variety of farmers' sleighs grouped about the two tying-posts which stood by the roadside in front of it An unbroken level of smooth prairie footed one side of the hill, whilst at the back of the house stretched miles of broken, hilly woodland.
storm-porch
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From this reading However, its cheerless aspect was for the moment rendered less apparent than usual by reason of many people gathered about the storm-porch, and the number and variety of farmers' sleighs grouped about the two tying-posts which stood by the roadside in front of it An unbroken level of smooth prairie footed one side of the hill, whilst at the back of the house stretched miles of broken, hilly woodland.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading However, its cheerless aspect was for the moment rendered less apparent than usual by reason of many people gathered about the storm-porch, and the number and variety of farmers' sleighs grouped about the two tying-posts which stood by the roadside in front of it An unbroken level of smooth prairie footed one side of the hill, whilst at the back of the house stretched miles of broken, hilly woodland.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading Its flat, uninteresting sides; its staring windows; its high-pitched roof of warped shingles; its weather-boarding, innocent of paint; its general air of neglect; these things strike one forcibly in that region of Nature's carefully-finished handiwork.
summitnounUS /ˈsʌmət/
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
From this reading GREY'S LAST WORDS Rigid, hideous, stands the Leonville school-house sharply outlined against the sky, upon the summit of a high, rising ground.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading However, its cheerless aspect was for the moment rendered less apparent than usual by reason of many people gathered about the storm-porch, and the number and variety of farmers' sleighs grouped about the two tying-posts which stood by the roadside in front of it An unbroken level of smooth prairie footed one side of the hill, whilst at the back of the house stretched miles of broken, hilly woodland.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Its flat, uninteresting sides; its staring windows; its high-pitched roof of warped shingles; its weather-boarding, innocent of paint; its general air of neglect; these things strike one forcibly in that region of Nature's carefully-finished handiwork.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GREY'S LAST WORDS Rigid, hideous, stands the Leonville school-house sharply outlined against the sky, upon the summit of a high, rising ground.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Its flat, uninteresting sides; its staring windows; its high-pitched roof of warped shingles; its weather-boarding, innocent of paint; its general air of neglect; these things strike one forcibly in that region of Nature's carefully-finished handiwork.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Its flat, uninteresting sides; its staring windows; its high-pitched roof of warped shingles; its weather-boarding, innocent of paint; its general air of neglect; these things strike one forcibly in that region of Nature's carefully-finished handiwork.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It stands quite alone as though in proud distinction for its classic vocation.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading However, its cheerless aspect was for the moment rendered less apparent than usual by reason of many people gathered about the storm-porch, and the number and variety of farmers' sleighs grouped about the two tying-posts which stood by the roadside in front of it An unbroken level of smooth prairie footed one side of the hill, whilst at the back of the house stretched miles of broken, hilly woodland.
tying-posts
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From this reading However, its cheerless aspect was for the moment rendered less apparent than usual by reason of many people gathered about the storm-porch, and the number and variety of farmers' sleighs grouped about the two tying-posts which stood by the roadside in front of it An unbroken level of smooth prairie footed one side of the hill, whilst at the back of the house stretched miles of broken, hilly woodland.
unbrokenadjectiveUS /ənˈbroʊkən/
marked by continuous or uninterrupted extension in space or time or sequence
From this reading However, its cheerless aspect was for the moment rendered less apparent than usual by reason of many people gathered about the storm-porch, and the number and variety of farmers' sleighs grouped about the two tying-posts which stood by the roadside in front of it An unbroken level of smooth prairie footed one side of the hill, whilst at the back of the house stretched miles of broken, hilly woodland.
uninterestingadjectiveUS /əˈnɪntrəstɪŋ/
arousing no interest or attention or curiosity or excitement
From this reading Its flat, uninteresting sides; its staring windows; its high-pitched roof of warped shingles; its weather-boarding, innocent of paint; its general air of neglect; these things strike one forcibly in that region of Nature's carefully-finished handiwork.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading GREY'S LAST WORDS Rigid, hideous, stands the Leonville school-house sharply outlined against the sky, upon the summit of a high, rising ground.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading However, its cheerless aspect was for the moment rendered less apparent than usual by reason of many people gathered about the storm-porch, and the number and variety of farmers' sleighs grouped about the two tying-posts which stood by the roadside in front of it An unbroken level of smooth prairie footed one side of the hill, whilst at the back of the house stretched miles of broken, hilly woodland.
varietynounUS /vərˈaɪəti/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading However, its cheerless aspect was for the moment rendered less apparent than usual by reason of many people gathered about the storm-porch, and the number and variety of farmers' sleighs grouped about the two tying-posts which stood by the roadside in front of it An unbroken level of smooth prairie footed one side of the hill, whilst at the back of the house stretched miles of broken, hilly woodland.
vocationnounUS /voʊˈkeɪʃən/
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading It stands quite alone as though in proud distinction for its classic vocation.
warpedadjectiveUS /wɔːrpt/
used especially of timbers or boards; bent out of shape usually by moisture
From this reading Its flat, uninteresting sides; its staring windows; its high-pitched roof of warped shingles; its weather-boarding, innocent of paint; its general air of neglect; these things strike one forcibly in that region of Nature's carefully-finished handiwork.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading However, its cheerless aspect was for the moment rendered less apparent than usual by reason of many people gathered about the storm-porch, and the number and variety of farmers' sleighs grouped about the two tying-posts which stood by the roadside in front of it An unbroken level of smooth prairie footed one side of the hill, whilst at the back of the house stretched miles of broken, hilly woodland.
weather-boarding
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From this reading Its flat, uninteresting sides; its staring windows; its high-pitched roof of warped shingles; its weather-boarding, innocent of paint; its general air of neglect; these things strike one forcibly in that region of Nature's carefully-finished handiwork.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading The wedding party had arrived from Loon Dyke Farm.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading However, its cheerless aspect was for the moment rendered less apparent than usual by reason of many people gathered about the storm-porch, and the number and variety of farmers' sleighs grouped about the two tying-posts which stood by the roadside in front of it An unbroken level of smooth prairie footed one side of the hill, whilst at the back of the house stretched miles of broken, hilly woodland.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading However, its cheerless aspect was for the moment rendered less apparent than usual by reason of many people gathered about the storm-porch, and the number and variety of farmers' sleighs grouped about the two tying-posts which stood by the roadside in front of it An unbroken level of smooth prairie footed one side of the hill, whilst at the back of the house stretched miles of broken, hilly woodland.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading Its flat, uninteresting sides; its staring windows; its high-pitched roof of warped shingles; its weather-boarding, innocent of paint; its general air of neglect; these things strike one forcibly in that region of Nature's carefully-finished handiwork.
woodlandnounUS /ˈwʊdlænd/
land that is covered with trees and shrubs
From this reading However, its cheerless aspect was for the moment rendered less apparent than usual by reason of many people gathered about the storm-porch, and the number and variety of farmers' sleighs grouped about the two tying-posts which stood by the roadside in front of it An unbroken level of smooth prairie footed one side of the hill, whilst at the back of the house stretched miles of broken, hilly woodland.
the words that are spoken
From this reading GREY'S LAST WORDS Rigid, hideous, stands the Leonville school-house sharply outlined against the sky, upon the summit of a high, rising ground.
