used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One afternoon in October, when from the same double row of linden trees, with only here and there a fallen comrade, a shower of wrinkled golden leaves was filling the ruts in the same road that once held the blossoms of an earlier spring, the door of a cottage opened and an elderly man stepped forth, humming a tune and began walking slowly down toward the front gate.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Getting up with a groan, he placed a hand on the small of his back, remarking testily: "Looks like I was gettin' powerful onlimber these days," and then jigging stiffly about to disprove his assertion he placed the aster in his buttonhole.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading One afternoon in October, when from the same double row of linden trees, with only here and there a fallen comrade, a shower of wrinkled golden leaves was filling the ruts in the same road that once held the blossoms of an earlier spring, the door of a cottage opened and an elderly man stepped forth, humming a tune and began walking slowly down toward the front gate.
AmbrosenounUS /ˈæmbroʊz/
(Roman Catholic Church) Roman priest who became bishop of Milan
From this reading Thirty years had passed since Ambrose Thompson's last honeymoon, and yet the little town had not greatly changed.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading One afternoon in October, when from the same double row of linden trees, with only here and there a fallen comrade, a shower of wrinkled golden leaves was filling the ruts in the same road that once held the blossoms of an earlier spring, the door of a cottage opened and an elderly man stepped forth, humming a tune and began walking slowly down toward the front gate.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Thirty years had passed since Ambrose Thompson's last honeymoon, and yet the little town had not greatly changed.
assertionnounUS /əˈsɜːrʃən/
a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary)
From this reading Getting up with a groan, he placed a hand on the small of his back, remarking testily: "Looks like I was gettin' powerful onlimber these days," and then jigging stiffly about to disprove his assertion he placed the aster in his buttonhole.
asternounUS /ˈæstər/
any of various chiefly fall-blooming herbs of the genus Aster with showy daisylike flowers
From this reading Getting up with a groan, he placed a hand on the small of his back, remarking testily: "Looks like I was gettin' powerful onlimber these days," and then jigging stiffly about to disprove his assertion he placed the aster in his buttonhole.
astersnounUS /ˈæstərz/
plural of “aster” — any of various chiefly fall-blooming herbs of the genus Aster with showy daisylike flowers
From this reading He was dressed in gala attire and, observing a bed of purple asters that were growing near his path, stooped to gather one of the flowers.
attirenounUS /əˈtaɪər/
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
From this reading He was dressed in gala attire and, observing a bed of purple asters that were growing near his path, stooped to gather one of the flowers.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Getting up with a groan, he placed a hand on the small of his back, remarking testily: "Looks like I was gettin' powerful onlimber these days," and then jigging stiffly about to disprove his assertion he placed the aster in his buttonhole.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading He was dressed in gala attire and, observing a bed of purple asters that were growing near his path, stooped to gather one of the flowers.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading One afternoon in October, when from the same double row of linden trees, with only here and there a fallen comrade, a shower of wrinkled golden leaves was filling the ruts in the same road that once held the blossoms of an earlier spring, the door of a cottage opened and an elderly man stepped forth, humming a tune and began walking slowly down toward the front gate.
blossomsnounUS /ˈblɑːsəmz/
plural of “blossom” — reproductive organ of angiosperm plants especially one having showy or colorful parts
From this reading One afternoon in October, when from the same double row of linden trees, with only here and there a fallen comrade, a shower of wrinkled golden leaves was filling the ruts in the same road that once held the blossoms of an earlier spring, the door of a cottage opened and an elderly man stepped forth, humming a tune and began walking slowly down toward the front gate.
cause to be bored
From this reading THIRTY YEARS PENNYROYAL bore witness to the permanence of material things untroubled by spirit.
buttonholenounUS /ˈbʌtənhoʊl/
a hole through which buttons are pushed
From this reading Getting up with a groan, he placed a hand on the small of his back, remarking testily: "Looks like I was gettin' powerful onlimber these days," and then jigging stiffly about to disprove his assertion he placed the aster in his buttonhole.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THIRTY YEARS PENNYROYAL bore witness to the permanence of material things untroubled by spirit.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading Thirty years had passed since Ambrose Thompson's last honeymoon, and yet the little town had not greatly changed.
comradenounUS /ˈkɑːmræd/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading One afternoon in October, when from the same double row of linden trees, with only here and there a fallen comrade, a shower of wrinkled golden leaves was filling the ruts in the same road that once held the blossoms of an earlier spring, the door of a cottage opened and an elderly man stepped forth, humming a tune and began walking slowly down toward the front gate.
a small house with a single story
From this reading One afternoon in October, when from the same double row of linden trees, with only here and there a fallen comrade, a shower of wrinkled golden leaves was filling the ruts in the same road that once held the blossoms of an earlier spring, the door of a cottage opened and an elderly man stepped forth, humming a tune and began walking slowly down toward the front gate.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Getting up with a groan, he placed a hand on the small of his back, remarking testily: "Looks like I was gettin' powerful onlimber these days," and then jigging stiffly about to disprove his assertion he placed the aster in his buttonhole.
disproveverbUS /dɪˈspruːv/
prove to be false
From this reading Getting up with a groan, he placed a hand on the small of his back, remarking testily: "Looks like I was gettin' powerful onlimber these days," and then jigging stiffly about to disprove his assertion he placed the aster in his buttonhole.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading One afternoon in October, when from the same double row of linden trees, with only here and there a fallen comrade, a shower of wrinkled golden leaves was filling the ruts in the same road that once held the blossoms of an earlier spring, the door of a cottage opened and an elderly man stepped forth, humming a tune and began walking slowly down toward the front gate.
increase twofold
From this reading One afternoon in October, when from the same double row of linden trees, with only here and there a fallen comrade, a shower of wrinkled golden leaves was filling the ruts in the same road that once held the blossoms of an earlier spring, the door of a cottage opened and an elderly man stepped forth, humming a tune and began walking slowly down toward the front gate.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading One afternoon in October, when from the same double row of linden trees, with only here and there a fallen comrade, a shower of wrinkled golden leaves was filling the ruts in the same road that once held the blossoms of an earlier spring, the door of a cottage opened and an elderly man stepped forth, humming a tune and began walking slowly down toward the front gate.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading He was dressed in gala attire and, observing a bed of purple asters that were growing near his path, stooped to gather one of the flowers.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading One afternoon in October, when from the same double row of linden trees, with only here and there a fallen comrade, a shower of wrinkled golden leaves was filling the ruts in the same road that once held the blossoms of an earlier spring, the door of a cottage opened and an elderly man stepped forth, humming a tune and began walking slowly down toward the front gate.
elderlyadjectiveUS /ˈeldərli/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading One afternoon in October, when from the same double row of linden trees, with only here and there a fallen comrade, a shower of wrinkled golden leaves was filling the ruts in the same road that once held the blossoms of an earlier spring, the door of a cottage opened and an elderly man stepped forth, humming a tune and began walking slowly down toward the front gate.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading One afternoon in October, when from the same double row of linden trees, with only here and there a fallen comrade, a shower of wrinkled golden leaves was filling the ruts in the same road that once held the blossoms of an earlier spring, the door of a cottage opened and an elderly man stepped forth, humming a tune and began walking slowly down toward the front gate.
fillingnounUS /ˈfɪlɪŋ/
any material that fills a space or container
From this reading One afternoon in October, when from the same double row of linden trees, with only here and there a fallen comrade, a shower of wrinkled golden leaves was filling the ruts in the same road that once held the blossoms of an earlier spring, the door of a cottage opened and an elderly man stepped forth, humming a tune and began walking slowly down toward the front gate.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading He was dressed in gala attire and, observing a bed of purple asters that were growing near his path, stooped to gather one of the flowers.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading One afternoon in October, when from the same double row of linden trees, with only here and there a fallen comrade, a shower of wrinkled golden leaves was filling the ruts in the same road that once held the blossoms of an earlier spring, the door of a cottage opened and an elderly man stepped forth, humming a tune and began walking slowly down toward the front gate.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading One afternoon in October, when from the same double row of linden trees, with only here and there a fallen comrade, a shower of wrinkled golden leaves was filling the ruts in the same road that once held the blossoms of an earlier spring, the door of a cottage opened and an elderly man stepped forth, humming a tune and began walking slowly down toward the front gate.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading One afternoon in October, when from the same double row of linden trees, with only here and there a fallen comrade, a shower of wrinkled golden leaves was filling the ruts in the same road that once held the blossoms of an earlier spring, the door of a cottage opened and an elderly man stepped forth, humming a tune and began walking slowly down toward the front gate.
galanounUS /ˈɡælə/
a gay festivity
From this reading He was dressed in gala attire and, observing a bed of purple asters that were growing near his path, stooped to gather one of the flowers.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading One afternoon in October, when from the same double row of linden trees, with only here and there a fallen comrade, a shower of wrinkled golden leaves was filling the ruts in the same road that once held the blossoms of an earlier spring, the door of a cottage opened and an elderly man stepped forth, humming a tune and began walking slowly down toward the front gate.
assemble or get together
From this reading He was dressed in gala attire and, observing a bed of purple asters that were growing near his path, stooped to gather one of the flowers.
gettin
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From this reading Getting up with a groan, he placed a hand on the small of his back, remarking testily: "Looks like I was gettin' powerful onlimber these days," and then jigging stiffly about to disprove his assertion he placed the aster in his buttonhole.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Getting up with a groan, he placed a hand on the small of his back, remarking testily: "Looks like I was gettin' powerful onlimber these days," and then jigging stiffly about to disprove his assertion he placed the aster in his buttonhole.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading One afternoon in October, when from the same double row of linden trees, with only here and there a fallen comrade, a shower of wrinkled golden leaves was filling the ruts in the same road that once held the blossoms of an earlier spring, the door of a cottage opened and an elderly man stepped forth, humming a tune and began walking slowly down toward the front gate.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading Thirty years had passed since Ambrose Thompson's last honeymoon, and yet the little town had not greatly changed.
groannounUS /ɡroʊn/
an utterance expressing pain or disapproval
From this reading Getting up with a groan, he placed a hand on the small of his back, remarking testily: "Looks like I was gettin' powerful onlimber these days," and then jigging stiffly about to disprove his assertion he placed the aster in his buttonhole.
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading He was dressed in gala attire and, observing a bed of purple asters that were growing near his path, stooped to gather one of the flowers.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Thirty years had passed since Ambrose Thompson's last honeymoon, and yet the little town had not greatly changed.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Getting up with a groan, he placed a hand on the small of his back, remarking testily: "Looks like I was gettin' powerful onlimber these days," and then jigging stiffly about to disprove his assertion he placed the aster in his buttonhole.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was dressed in gala attire and, observing a bed of purple asters that were growing near his path, stooped to gather one of the flowers.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading One afternoon in October, when from the same double row of linden trees, with only here and there a fallen comrade, a shower of wrinkled golden leaves was filling the ruts in the same road that once held the blossoms of an earlier spring, the door of a cottage opened and an elderly man stepped forth, humming a tune and began walking slowly down toward the front gate.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading One afternoon in October, when from the same double row of linden trees, with only here and there a fallen comrade, a shower of wrinkled golden leaves was filling the ruts in the same road that once held the blossoms of an earlier spring, the door of a cottage opened and an elderly man stepped forth, humming a tune and began walking slowly down toward the front gate.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was dressed in gala attire and, observing a bed of purple asters that were growing near his path, stooped to gather one of the flowers.
honeymoonnounUS /ˈhʌnimuːn/
a holiday taken by a newly married couple
From this reading Thirty years had passed since Ambrose Thompson's last honeymoon, and yet the little town had not greatly changed.
hummingnounUS /ˈhʌmɪŋ/
a humming noise
From this reading One afternoon in October, when from the same double row of linden trees, with only here and there a fallen comrade, a shower of wrinkled golden leaves was filling the ruts in the same road that once held the blossoms of an earlier spring, the door of a cottage opened and an elderly man stepped forth, humming a tune and began walking slowly down toward the front gate.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Getting up with a groan, he placed a hand on the small of his back, remarking testily: "Looks like I was gettin' powerful onlimber these days," and then jigging stiffly about to disprove his assertion he placed the aster in his buttonhole.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One afternoon in October, when from the same double row of linden trees, with only here and there a fallen comrade, a shower of wrinkled golden leaves was filling the ruts in the same road that once held the blossoms of an earlier spring, the door of a cottage opened and an elderly man stepped forth, humming a tune and began walking slowly down toward the front gate.
jigging
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Getting up with a groan, he placed a hand on the small of his back, remarking testily: "Looks like I was gettin' powerful onlimber these days," and then jigging stiffly about to disprove his assertion he placed the aster in his buttonhole.
immediately past
From this reading Thirty years had passed since Ambrose Thompson's last honeymoon, and yet the little town had not greatly changed.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading One afternoon in October, when from the same double row of linden trees, with only here and there a fallen comrade, a shower of wrinkled golden leaves was filling the ruts in the same road that once held the blossoms of an earlier spring, the door of a cottage opened and an elderly man stepped forth, humming a tune and began walking slowly down toward the front gate.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Getting up with a groan, he placed a hand on the small of his back, remarking testily: "Looks like I was gettin' powerful onlimber these days," and then jigging stiffly about to disprove his assertion he placed the aster in his buttonhole.
lindennounUS /ˈlɪndən/
soft light-colored wood of any of various linden trees; used in making crates and boxes and in carving and millwork
From this reading One afternoon in October, when from the same double row of linden trees, with only here and there a fallen comrade, a shower of wrinkled golden leaves was filling the ruts in the same road that once held the blossoms of an earlier spring, the door of a cottage opened and an elderly man stepped forth, humming a tune and began walking slowly down toward the front gate.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Thirty years had passed since Ambrose Thompson's last honeymoon, and yet the little town had not greatly changed.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Getting up with a groan, he placed a hand on the small of his back, remarking testily: "Looks like I was gettin' powerful onlimber these days," and then jigging stiffly about to disprove his assertion he placed the aster in his buttonhole.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading One afternoon in October, when from the same double row of linden trees, with only here and there a fallen comrade, a shower of wrinkled golden leaves was filling the ruts in the same road that once held the blossoms of an earlier spring, the door of a cottage opened and an elderly man stepped forth, humming a tune and began walking slowly down toward the front gate.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading THIRTY YEARS PENNYROYAL bore witness to the permanence of material things untroubled by spirit.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading He was dressed in gala attire and, observing a bed of purple asters that were growing near his path, stooped to gather one of the flowers.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Thirty years had passed since Ambrose Thompson's last honeymoon, and yet the little town had not greatly changed.
observingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception
From this reading He was dressed in gala attire and, observing a bed of purple asters that were growing near his path, stooped to gather one of the flowers.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading One afternoon in October, when from the same double row of linden trees, with only here and there a fallen comrade, a shower of wrinkled golden leaves was filling the ruts in the same road that once held the blossoms of an earlier spring, the door of a cottage opened and an elderly man stepped forth, humming a tune and began walking slowly down toward the front gate.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THIRTY YEARS PENNYROYAL bore witness to the permanence of material things untroubled by spirit.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Getting up with a groan, he placed a hand on the small of his back, remarking testily: "Looks like I was gettin' powerful onlimber these days," and then jigging stiffly about to disprove his assertion he placed the aster in his buttonhole.
on one occasion
From this reading One afternoon in October, when from the same double row of linden trees, with only here and there a fallen comrade, a shower of wrinkled golden leaves was filling the ruts in the same road that once held the blossoms of an earlier spring, the door of a cottage opened and an elderly man stepped forth, humming a tune and began walking slowly down toward the front gate.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One afternoon in October, when from the same double row of linden trees, with only here and there a fallen comrade, a shower of wrinkled golden leaves was filling the ruts in the same road that once held the blossoms of an earlier spring, the door of a cottage opened and an elderly man stepped forth, humming a tune and began walking slowly down toward the front gate.
onlimber
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Getting up with a groan, he placed a hand on the small of his back, remarking testily: "Looks like I was gettin' powerful onlimber these days," and then jigging stiffly about to disprove his assertion he placed the aster in his buttonhole.
and nothing more
From this reading One afternoon in October, when from the same double row of linden trees, with only here and there a fallen comrade, a shower of wrinkled golden leaves was filling the ruts in the same road that once held the blossoms of an earlier spring, the door of a cottage opened and an elderly man stepped forth, humming a tune and began walking slowly down toward the front gate.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading One afternoon in October, when from the same double row of linden trees, with only here and there a fallen comrade, a shower of wrinkled golden leaves was filling the ruts in the same road that once held the blossoms of an earlier spring, the door of a cottage opened and an elderly man stepped forth, humming a tune and began walking slowly down toward the front gate.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Thirty years had passed since Ambrose Thompson's last honeymoon, and yet the little town had not greatly changed.
a course of conduct
From this reading He was dressed in gala attire and, observing a bed of purple asters that were growing near his path, stooped to gather one of the flowers.
PENNYROYALnoun
Eurasian perennial mint have small lilac-blue flowers and ovate leaves; yields an aromatic oil
From this reading THIRTY YEARS PENNYROYAL bore witness to the permanence of material things untroubled by spirit.
permanencenounUS /ˈpɜːrmənəns/
the property of being able to exist for an indefinite duration
From this reading THIRTY YEARS PENNYROYAL bore witness to the permanence of material things untroubled by spirit.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Getting up with a groan, he placed a hand on the small of his back, remarking testily: "Looks like I was gettin' powerful onlimber these days," and then jigging stiffly about to disprove his assertion he placed the aster in his buttonhole.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading Getting up with a groan, he placed a hand on the small of his back, remarking testily: "Looks like I was gettin' powerful onlimber these days," and then jigging stiffly about to disprove his assertion he placed the aster in his buttonhole.
a purple color or pigment
From this reading He was dressed in gala attire and, observing a bed of purple asters that were growing near his path, stooped to gather one of the flowers.
remarkingverbUS /rɪˈmɑːrkɪŋ/
-ing form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading Getting up with a groan, he placed a hand on the small of his back, remarking testily: "Looks like I was gettin' powerful onlimber these days," and then jigging stiffly about to disprove his assertion he placed the aster in his buttonhole.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading One afternoon in October, when from the same double row of linden trees, with only here and there a fallen comrade, a shower of wrinkled golden leaves was filling the ruts in the same road that once held the blossoms of an earlier spring, the door of a cottage opened and an elderly man stepped forth, humming a tune and began walking slowly down toward the front gate.
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading One afternoon in October, when from the same double row of linden trees, with only here and there a fallen comrade, a shower of wrinkled golden leaves was filling the ruts in the same road that once held the blossoms of an earlier spring, the door of a cottage opened and an elderly man stepped forth, humming a tune and began walking slowly down toward the front gate.
rutsnounUS /rʌts/
plural of “rut” — a groove or furrow (especially one in soft earth caused by wheels)
From this reading One afternoon in October, when from the same double row of linden trees, with only here and there a fallen comrade, a shower of wrinkled golden leaves was filling the ruts in the same road that once held the blossoms of an earlier spring, the door of a cottage opened and an elderly man stepped forth, humming a tune and began walking slowly down toward the front gate.
Identical; not different.
From this reading One afternoon in October, when from the same double row of linden trees, with only here and there a fallen comrade, a shower of wrinkled golden leaves was filling the ruts in the same road that once held the blossoms of an earlier spring, the door of a cottage opened and an elderly man stepped forth, humming a tune and began walking slowly down toward the front gate.
showernounUS /ˈʃaʊər/
a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you
From this reading One afternoon in October, when from the same double row of linden trees, with only here and there a fallen comrade, a shower of wrinkled golden leaves was filling the ruts in the same road that once held the blossoms of an earlier spring, the door of a cottage opened and an elderly man stepped forth, humming a tune and began walking slowly down toward the front gate.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Thirty years had passed since Ambrose Thompson's last honeymoon, and yet the little town had not greatly changed.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading One afternoon in October, when from the same double row of linden trees, with only here and there a fallen comrade, a shower of wrinkled golden leaves was filling the ruts in the same road that once held the blossoms of an earlier spring, the door of a cottage opened and an elderly man stepped forth, humming a tune and began walking slowly down toward the front gate.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Getting up with a groan, he placed a hand on the small of his back, remarking testily: "Looks like I was gettin' powerful onlimber these days," and then jigging stiffly about to disprove his assertion he placed the aster in his buttonhole.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading THIRTY YEARS PENNYROYAL bore witness to the permanence of material things untroubled by spirit.
the season of growth
From this reading One afternoon in October, when from the same double row of linden trees, with only here and there a fallen comrade, a shower of wrinkled golden leaves was filling the ruts in the same road that once held the blossoms of an earlier spring, the door of a cottage opened and an elderly man stepped forth, humming a tune and began walking slowly down toward the front gate.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading One afternoon in October, when from the same double row of linden trees, with only here and there a fallen comrade, a shower of wrinkled golden leaves was filling the ruts in the same road that once held the blossoms of an earlier spring, the door of a cottage opened and an elderly man stepped forth, humming a tune and began walking slowly down toward the front gate.
stifflyadverbUS /ˈstɪfli/
in a stiff manner
From this reading Getting up with a groan, he placed a hand on the small of his back, remarking testily: "Looks like I was gettin' powerful onlimber these days," and then jigging stiffly about to disprove his assertion he placed the aster in his buttonhole.
stoopedadjectiveUS /stuːpt/
having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect
From this reading He was dressed in gala attire and, observing a bed of purple asters that were growing near his path, stooped to gather one of the flowers.
testilyadverbUS /ˈtestəli/
in a petulant manner
From this reading Getting up with a groan, he placed a hand on the small of his back, remarking testily: "Looks like I was gettin' powerful onlimber these days," and then jigging stiffly about to disprove his assertion he placed the aster in his buttonhole.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading One afternoon in October, when from the same double row of linden trees, with only here and there a fallen comrade, a shower of wrinkled golden leaves was filling the ruts in the same road that once held the blossoms of an earlier spring, the door of a cottage opened and an elderly man stepped forth, humming a tune and began walking slowly down toward the front gate.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THIRTY YEARS PENNYROYAL bore witness to the permanence of material things untroubled by spirit.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Getting up with a groan, he placed a hand on the small of his back, remarking testily: "Looks like I was gettin' powerful onlimber these days," and then jigging stiffly about to disprove his assertion he placed the aster in his buttonhole.
in or at that place or location
From this reading One afternoon in October, when from the same double row of linden trees, with only here and there a fallen comrade, a shower of wrinkled golden leaves was filling the ruts in the same road that once held the blossoms of an earlier spring, the door of a cottage opened and an elderly man stepped forth, humming a tune and began walking slowly down toward the front gate.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Getting up with a groan, he placed a hand on the small of his back, remarking testily: "Looks like I was gettin' powerful onlimber these days," and then jigging stiffly about to disprove his assertion he placed the aster in his buttonhole.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading THIRTY YEARS PENNYROYAL bore witness to the permanence of material things untroubled by spirit.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading THIRTY YEARS PENNYROYAL bore witness to the permanence of material things untroubled by spirit.
Thompson'snounUS /ˈtɑːmpsənz/
possessive form of “thompson” — United States classical archaeologist (born in Canada) noted for leading the excavation of the Athenian agora (1906-2000)
From this reading Thirty years had passed since Ambrose Thompson's last honeymoon, and yet the little town had not greatly changed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THIRTY YEARS PENNYROYAL bore witness to the permanence of material things untroubled by spirit.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading One afternoon in October, when from the same double row of linden trees, with only here and there a fallen comrade, a shower of wrinkled golden leaves was filling the ruts in the same road that once held the blossoms of an earlier spring, the door of a cottage opened and an elderly man stepped forth, humming a tune and began walking slowly down toward the front gate.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Thirty years had passed since Ambrose Thompson's last honeymoon, and yet the little town had not greatly changed.
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 One afternoon in October, when from the same double row of linden trees, with only here and there a fallen comrade, a shower of wrinkled golden leaves was filling the ruts in the same road that once held the blossoms of an earlier spring, the door of a cottage opened and an elderly man stepped forth, humming a tune and began walking slowly down toward the front gate.
tunenounUS /tuːn/
a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
From this reading One afternoon in October, when from the same double row of linden trees, with only here and there a fallen comrade, a shower of wrinkled golden leaves was filling the ruts in the same road that once held the blossoms of an earlier spring, the door of a cottage opened and an elderly man stepped forth, humming a tune and began walking slowly down toward the front gate.
untroubledadjectiveUS /ənˈtrʌbəld/
not beset by troubles or disturbance or distress
From this reading THIRTY YEARS PENNYROYAL bore witness to the permanence of material things untroubled by spirit.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Getting up with a groan, he placed a hand on the small of his back, remarking testily: "Looks like I was gettin' powerful onlimber these days," and then jigging stiffly about to disprove his assertion he placed the aster in his buttonhole.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading One afternoon in October, when from the same double row of linden trees, with only here and there a fallen comrade, a shower of wrinkled golden leaves was filling the ruts in the same road that once held the blossoms of an earlier spring, the door of a cottage opened and an elderly man stepped forth, humming a tune and began walking slowly down toward the front gate.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One afternoon in October, when from the same double row of linden trees, with only here and there a fallen comrade, a shower of wrinkled golden leaves was filling the ruts in the same road that once held the blossoms of an earlier spring, the door of a cottage opened and an elderly man stepped forth, humming a tune and began walking slowly down toward the front gate.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He was dressed in gala attire and, observing a bed of purple asters that were growing near his path, stooped to gather one of the flowers.
at the time that
From this reading One afternoon in October, when from the same double row of linden trees, with only here and there a fallen comrade, a shower of wrinkled golden leaves was filling the ruts in the same road that once held the blossoms of an earlier spring, the door of a cottage opened and an elderly man stepped forth, humming a tune and began walking slowly down toward the front gate.
in the company of; together with
From this reading One afternoon in October, when from the same double row of linden trees, with only here and there a fallen comrade, a shower of wrinkled golden leaves was filling the ruts in the same road that once held the blossoms of an earlier spring, the door of a cottage opened and an elderly man stepped forth, humming a tune and began walking slowly down toward the front gate.
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading THIRTY YEARS PENNYROYAL bore witness to the permanence of material things untroubled by spirit.
wrinkledadjectiveUS /ˈrɪŋkəld/
marked by wrinkles
From this reading One afternoon in October, when from the same double row of linden trees, with only here and there a fallen comrade, a shower of wrinkled golden leaves was filling the ruts in the same road that once held the blossoms of an earlier spring, the door of a cottage opened and an elderly man stepped forth, humming a tune and began walking slowly down toward the front gate.
a late time of life
From this reading THIRTY YEARS PENNYROYAL bore witness to the permanence of material things untroubled by spirit.
but in spite of that
From this reading Thirty years had passed since Ambrose Thompson's last honeymoon, and yet the little town had not greatly changed.
