used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was a garridge set back toward the lake, same as ours, about on the same line, and beyond that you could see a boathouse.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There was a garridge set back toward the lake, same as ours, about on the same line, and beyond that you could see a boathouse.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading You could see where our flower beds was laid out, and the lines of little green trees all set in close together.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading They had trees in their yard like ours, but ours was almost as big, though just planted.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was a garridge set back toward the lake, same as ours, about on the same line, and beyond that you could see a boathouse.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading You could see out our windows right over the lot of the Wisners'; we could see into their house same as they could see into ours.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading There was a garridge set back toward the lake, same as ours, about on the same line, and beyond that you could see a boathouse.
bedsnounUS /bedz/
plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading You could see where our flower beds was laid out, and the lines of little green trees all set in close together.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading There was a garridge set back toward the lake, same as ours, about on the same line, and beyond that you could see a boathouse.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading They had trees in their yard like ours, but ours was almost as big, though just planted.
boathousenounUS /ˈboʊtˈhaʊs/
a shed at the edge of a river or lake; used to store boats
From this reading There was a garridge set back toward the lake, same as ours, about on the same line, and beyond that you could see a boathouse.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They had trees in their yard like ours, but ours was almost as big, though just planted.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading You could see where our flower beds was laid out, and the lines of little green trees all set in close together.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading You could see out our windows right over the lot of the Wisners'; we could see into their house same as they could see into ours.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading On beyond the Wisners' you could see a whole row of other houses, all big and fine like theirs and ours.
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading You could see where our flower beds was laid out, and the lines of little green trees all set in close together.
garridge
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From this reading There was a garridge set back toward the lake, same as ours, about on the same line, and beyond that you could see a boathouse.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading You could see where our flower beds was laid out, and the lines of little green trees all set in close together.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They had trees in their yard like ours, but ours was almost as big, though just planted.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading You could see out our windows right over the lot of the Wisners'; we could see into their house same as they could see into ours.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading On beyond the Wisners' you could see a whole row of other houses, all big and fine like theirs and ours.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They had trees in their yard like ours, but ours was almost as big, though just planted.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading You could see out our windows right over the lot of the Wisners'; we could see into their house same as they could see into ours.
and nothing more
From this reading They had trees in their yard like ours, but ours was almost as big, though just planted.
set down according to a plan
From this reading You could see where our flower beds was laid out, and the lines of little green trees all set in close together.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading There was a garridge set back toward the lake, same as ours, about on the same line, and beyond that you could see a boathouse.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading They had trees in their yard like ours, but ours was almost as big, though just planted.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading There was a garridge set back toward the lake, same as ours, about on the same line, and beyond that you could see a boathouse.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading You could see where our flower beds was laid out, and the lines of little green trees all set in close together.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading You could see where our flower beds was laid out, and the lines of little green trees all set in close together.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading You could see out our windows right over the lot of the Wisners'; we could see into their house same as they could see into ours.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading You could see out our windows right over the lot of the Wisners'; we could see into their house same as they could see into ours.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There was a garridge set back toward the lake, same as ours, about on the same line, and beyond that you could see a boathouse.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading On beyond the Wisners' you could see a whole row of other houses, all big and fine like theirs and ours.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading You could see out our windows right over the lot of the Wisners'; we could see into their house same as they could see into ours.
the one or ones belonging to us
From this reading You could see out our windows right over the lot of the Wisners'; we could see into their house same as they could see into ours.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading You could see out our windows right over the lot of the Wisners'; we could see into their house same as they could see into ours.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading You could see out our windows right over the lot of the Wisners'; we could see into their house same as they could see into ours.
plantedadjectiveUS /ˈplæntɪd/
(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held
From this reading They had trees in their yard like ours, but ours was almost as big, though just planted.
precisely, exactly
From this reading You could see out our windows right over the lot of the Wisners'; we could see into their house same as they could see into ours.
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading On beyond the Wisners' you could see a whole row of other houses, all big and fine like theirs and ours.
Identical; not different.
From this reading You could see out our windows right over the lot of the Wisners'; we could see into their house same as they could see into ours.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading You could see out our windows right over the lot of the Wisners'; we could see into their house same as they could see into ours.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading There was a garridge set back toward the lake, same as ours, about on the same line, and beyond that you could see a boathouse.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There was a garridge set back toward the lake, same as ours, about on the same line, and beyond that you could see a boathouse.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading You could see out our windows right over the lot of the Wisners'; we could see into their house same as they could see into ours.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading You could see out our windows right over the lot of the Wisners'; we could see into their house same as they could see into ours.
theirspronounUS /ðerz/
the one or ones belonging to them
From this reading On beyond the Wisners' you could see a whole row of other houses, all big and fine like theirs and ours.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a garridge set back toward the lake, same as ours, about on the same line, and beyond that you could see a boathouse.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading You could see out our windows right over the lot of the Wisners'; we could see into their house same as they could see into ours.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading They had trees in their yard like ours, but ours was almost as big, though just planted.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading You could see where our flower beds was laid out, and the lines of little green trees all set in close together.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading There was a garridge set back toward the lake, same as ours, about on the same line, and beyond that you could see a boathouse.
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 They had trees in their yard like ours, but ours was almost as big, though just planted.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a garridge set back toward the lake, same as ours, about on the same line, and beyond that you could see a boathouse.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading You could see out our windows right over the lot of the Wisners'; we could see into their house same as they could see into ours.
in or at the place that
From this reading You could see where our flower beds was laid out, and the lines of little green trees all set in close together.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading On beyond the Wisners' you could see a whole row of other houses, all big and fine like theirs and ours.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading You could see out our windows right over the lot of the Wisners'; we could see into their house same as they could see into ours.
Wisners
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You could see out our windows right over the lot of the Wisners'; we could see into their house same as they could see into ours.
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading They had trees in their yard like ours, but ours was almost as big, though just planted.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You could see out our windows right over the lot of the Wisners'; we could see into their house same as they could see into ours.
