used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They stood a considerable way back and had small plots of ground before them cultivated or not, according to the taste of those who owned them.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading They stood a considerable way back and had small plots of ground before them cultivated or not, according to the taste of those who owned them.
adornmentnounUS /əˈdɔːrnmənt/
a decoration of color or interest that is added to relieve plainness
From this reading Some of these gardens were brilliant with flowers, others had nothing but shrubs in them, presenting rather a sombre appearance, and a few were bare sun-burnt grass plots, with no adornment whatsoever.
(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 A broad road divided the gardens from the grassy undulations of the cliffs, and along this thoroughfare, rolled carriages, bicycles, and motor-cars all day during the season.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading A broad road divided the gardens from the grassy undulations of the cliffs, and along this thoroughfare, rolled carriages, bicycles, and motor-cars all day during the season.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They stood a considerable way back and had small plots of ground before them cultivated or not, according to the taste of those who owned them.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Some of these gardens were brilliant with flowers, others had nothing but shrubs in them, presenting rather a sombre appearance, and a few were bare sun-burnt grass plots, with no adornment whatsoever.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading MISS WHARF AT HOME The best houses in Marport were situated on the Cliffs.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading They stood a considerable way back and had small plots of ground before them cultivated or not, according to the taste of those who owned them.
completely unclothed
From this reading Some of these gardens were brilliant with flowers, others had nothing but shrubs in them, presenting rather a sombre appearance, and a few were bare sun-burnt grass plots, with no adornment whatsoever.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading They stood a considerable way back and had small plots of ground before them cultivated or not, according to the taste of those who owned them.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading MISS WHARF AT HOME The best houses in Marport were situated on the Cliffs.
bicyclesnounUS /ˈbaɪsɪkəlz/
plural of “bicycle” — a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals
From this reading A broad road divided the gardens from the grassy undulations of the cliffs, and along this thoroughfare, rolled carriages, bicycles, and motor-cars all day during the season.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading Some of these gardens were brilliant with flowers, others had nothing but shrubs in them, presenting rather a sombre appearance, and a few were bare sun-burnt grass plots, with no adornment whatsoever.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading A broad road divided the gardens from the grassy undulations of the cliffs, and along this thoroughfare, rolled carriages, bicycles, and motor-cars all day during the season.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Some of these gardens were brilliant with flowers, others had nothing but shrubs in them, presenting rather a sombre appearance, and a few were bare sun-burnt grass plots, with no adornment whatsoever.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Then came the grass on the cliff-tops which stretched for a long distance, and which was dotted with shelters for nervous invalids.
carriagesnounUS /ˈkærɪdʒɪz/
plural of “carriage” — a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading A broad road divided the gardens from the grassy undulations of the cliffs, and along this thoroughfare, rolled carriages, bicycles, and motor-cars all day during the season.
cliff-tops
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From this reading Then came the grass on the cliff-tops which stretched for a long distance, and which was dotted with shelters for nervous invalids.
CliffsnounUS /klɪfs/
plural of “cliff” — a steep high face of rock
From this reading MISS WHARF AT HOME The best houses in Marport were situated on the Cliffs.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading They stood a considerable way back and had small plots of ground before them cultivated or not, according to the taste of those who owned them.
cultivatedadjectiveUS /ˈkʌltəveɪtɪd/
(of land or fields) prepared for raising crops by plowing or fertilizing
From this reading They stood a considerable way back and had small plots of ground before them cultivated or not, according to the taste of those who owned them.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A broad road divided the gardens from the grassy undulations of the cliffs, and along this thoroughfare, rolled carriages, bicycles, and motor-cars all day during the season.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Then came the grass on the cliff-tops which stretched for a long distance, and which was dotted with shelters for nervous invalids.
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading A broad road divided the gardens from the grassy undulations of the cliffs, and along this thoroughfare, rolled carriages, bicycles, and motor-cars all day during the season.
dottedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːtəd/
having a pattern of dots
From this reading Then came the grass on the cliff-tops which stretched for a long distance, and which was dotted with shelters for nervous invalids.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading A broad road divided the gardens from the grassy undulations of the cliffs, and along this thoroughfare, rolled carriages, bicycles, and motor-cars all day during the season.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Some of these gardens were brilliant with flowers, others had nothing but shrubs in them, presenting rather a sombre appearance, and a few were bare sun-burnt grass plots, with no adornment whatsoever.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Some of these gardens were brilliant with flowers, others had nothing but shrubs in them, presenting rather a sombre appearance, and a few were bare sun-burnt grass plots, with no adornment whatsoever.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Then came the grass on the cliff-tops which stretched for a long distance, and which was dotted with shelters for nervous invalids.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A broad road divided the gardens from the grassy undulations of the cliffs, and along this thoroughfare, rolled carriages, bicycles, and motor-cars all day during the season.
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Some of these gardens were brilliant with flowers, others had nothing but shrubs in them, presenting rather a sombre appearance, and a few were bare sun-burnt grass plots, with no adornment whatsoever.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading Some of these gardens were brilliant with flowers, others had nothing but shrubs in them, presenting rather a sombre appearance, and a few were bare sun-burnt grass plots, with no adornment whatsoever.
grassyadjectiveUS /ˈɡræsi/
abounding in grass
From this reading A broad road divided the gardens from the grassy undulations of the cliffs, and along this thoroughfare, rolled carriages, bicycles, and motor-cars all day during the season.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading They stood a considerable way back and had small plots of ground before them cultivated or not, according to the taste of those who owned them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They stood a considerable way back and had small plots of ground before them cultivated or not, according to the taste of those who owned them.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading MISS WHARF AT HOME The best houses in Marport were situated on the Cliffs.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading MISS WHARF AT HOME The best houses in Marport were situated on the Cliffs.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MISS WHARF AT HOME The best houses in Marport were situated on the Cliffs.
invalidsnounUS /ˈɪnvələdz/
plural of “invalid” — someone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury
From this reading Then came the grass on the cliff-tops which stretched for a long distance, and which was dotted with shelters for nervous invalids.
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 Then came the grass on the cliff-tops which stretched for a long distance, and which was dotted with shelters for nervous invalids.
Marport
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From this reading MISS WHARF AT HOME The best houses in Marport were situated on the Cliffs.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading MISS WHARF AT HOME The best houses in Marport were situated on the Cliffs.
motor-cars
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From this reading A broad road divided the gardens from the grassy undulations of the cliffs, and along this thoroughfare, rolled carriages, bicycles, and motor-cars all day during the season.
easily agitated
From this reading Then came the grass on the cliff-tops which stretched for a long distance, and which was dotted with shelters for nervous invalids.
not any; not one
From this reading Some of these gardens were brilliant with flowers, others had nothing but shrubs in them, presenting rather a sombre appearance, and a few were bare sun-burnt grass plots, with no adornment whatsoever.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They stood a considerable way back and had small plots of ground before them cultivated or not, according to the taste of those who owned them.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Some of these gardens were brilliant with flowers, others had nothing but shrubs in them, presenting rather a sombre appearance, and a few were bare sun-burnt grass plots, with no adornment whatsoever.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They stood a considerable way back and had small plots of ground before them cultivated or not, according to the taste of those who owned them.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading MISS WHARF AT HOME The best houses in Marport were situated on the Cliffs.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading They stood a considerable way back and had small plots of ground before them cultivated or not, according to the taste of those who owned them.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Some of these gardens were brilliant with flowers, others had nothing but shrubs in them, presenting rather a sombre appearance, and a few were bare sun-burnt grass plots, with no adornment whatsoever.
ownedadjectiveUS /oʊnd/
having an owner; often used in combination
From this reading They stood a considerable way back and had small plots of ground before them cultivated or not, according to the taste of those who owned them.
plotsnounUS /plɑːts/
plural of “plot” — a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading They stood a considerable way back and had small plots of ground before them cultivated or not, according to the taste of those who owned them.
presentingverbUS /prɪˈzentɪŋ/
-ing form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Some of these gardens were brilliant with flowers, others had nothing but shrubs in them, presenting rather a sombre appearance, and a few were bare sun-burnt grass plots, with no adornment whatsoever.
on the contrary
From this reading Some of these gardens were brilliant with flowers, others had nothing but shrubs in them, presenting rather a sombre appearance, and a few were bare sun-burnt grass plots, with no adornment whatsoever.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading A broad road divided the gardens from the grassy undulations of the cliffs, and along this thoroughfare, rolled carriages, bicycles, and motor-cars all day during the season.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading A broad road divided the gardens from the grassy undulations of the cliffs, and along this thoroughfare, rolled carriages, bicycles, and motor-cars all day during the season.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading A broad road divided the gardens from the grassy undulations of the cliffs, and along this thoroughfare, rolled carriages, bicycles, and motor-cars all day during the season.
sheltersnounUS /ˈʃeltərz/
plural of “shelter” — a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading Then came the grass on the cliff-tops which stretched for a long distance, and which was dotted with shelters for nervous invalids.
shrubsnounUS /ʃrʌbz/
plural of “shrub” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading Some of these gardens were brilliant with flowers, others had nothing but shrubs in them, presenting rather a sombre appearance, and a few were bare sun-burnt grass plots, with no adornment whatsoever.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading MISS WHARF AT HOME The best houses in Marport were situated on the Cliffs.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading They stood a considerable way back and had small plots of ground before them cultivated or not, according to the taste of those who owned them.
sombreadjective
lacking brightness or color; dull
From this reading Some of these gardens were brilliant with flowers, others had nothing but shrubs in them, presenting rather a sombre appearance, and a few were bare sun-burnt grass plots, with no adornment whatsoever.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some of these gardens were brilliant with flowers, others had nothing but shrubs in them, presenting rather a sombre appearance, and a few were bare sun-burnt grass plots, with no adornment whatsoever.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading They stood a considerable way back and had small plots of ground before them cultivated or not, according to the taste of those who owned them.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading Then came the grass on the cliff-tops which stretched for a long distance, and which was dotted with shelters for nervous invalids.
sun-burnt
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Some of these gardens were brilliant with flowers, others had nothing but shrubs in them, presenting rather a sombre appearance, and a few were bare sun-burnt grass plots, with no adornment whatsoever.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading They stood a considerable way back and had small plots of ground before them cultivated or not, according to the taste of those who owned them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MISS WHARF AT HOME The best houses in Marport were situated on the Cliffs.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They stood a considerable way back and had small plots of ground before them cultivated or not, according to the taste of those who owned them.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then came the grass on the cliff-tops which stretched for a long distance, and which was dotted with shelters for nervous invalids.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Some of these gardens were brilliant with flowers, others had nothing but shrubs in them, presenting rather a sombre appearance, and a few were bare sun-burnt grass plots, with no adornment whatsoever.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They stood a considerable way back and had small plots of ground before them cultivated or not, according to the taste of those who owned them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A broad road divided the gardens from the grassy undulations of the cliffs, and along this thoroughfare, rolled carriages, bicycles, and motor-cars all day during the season.
thoroughfarenounUS /ˈθɜːroʊfer/
a public road from one place to another
From this reading A broad road divided the gardens from the grassy undulations of the cliffs, and along this thoroughfare, rolled carriages, bicycles, and motor-cars all day during the season.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading They stood a considerable way back and had small plots of ground before them cultivated or not, according to the taste of those who owned them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They stood a considerable way back and had small plots of ground before them cultivated or not, according to the taste of those who owned them.
undulations
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From this reading A broad road divided the gardens from the grassy undulations of the cliffs, and along this thoroughfare, rolled carriages, bicycles, and motor-cars all day during the season.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Then came the grass on the cliff-tops which stretched for a long distance, and which was dotted with shelters for nervous invalids.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading They stood a considerable way back and had small plots of ground before them cultivated or not, according to the taste of those who owned them.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading MISS WHARF AT HOME The best houses in Marport were situated on the Cliffs.
WHARFnounUS /wɔːrf/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading MISS WHARF AT HOME The best houses in Marport were situated on the Cliffs.
whatsoeveradjectiveUS /ˌwʌtsoʊˈevər/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Some of these gardens were brilliant with flowers, others had nothing but shrubs in them, presenting rather a sombre appearance, and a few were bare sun-burnt grass plots, with no adornment whatsoever.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Then came the grass on the cliff-tops which stretched for a long distance, and which was dotted with shelters for nervous invalids.
which person or people
From this reading They stood a considerable way back and had small plots of ground before them cultivated or not, according to the taste of those who owned them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Some of these gardens were brilliant with flowers, others had nothing but shrubs in them, presenting rather a sombre appearance, and a few were bare sun-burnt grass plots, with no adornment whatsoever.
