used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She had passed under the trees at the Poplar Spring, and was deep in the witch-hazel boughs which made a screen for the Haunt's Walk, when beyond a sudden twist in the path, she saw ahead of her the figures of Blossom Revercomb and Jonathan Gay.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading THE TURN OF THE WHEEL Tears blinded her eyes as she crossed the pasture, and when she brushed them away, she could see nothing distinctly except the single pointed maple that lifted its fiery torch above the spectral procession of the aspens in the graveyard.
at or in the front
From this reading She had passed under the trees at the Poplar Spring, and was deep in the witch-hazel boughs which made a screen for the Haunt's Walk, when beyond a sudden twist in the path, she saw ahead of her the figures of Blossom Revercomb and Jonathan Gay.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE TURN OF THE WHEEL Tears blinded her eyes as she crossed the pasture, and when she brushed them away, she could see nothing distinctly except the single pointed maple that lifted its fiery torch above the spectral procession of the aspens in the graveyard.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading At first they showed merely in dim outlines standing a little apart, with the sunlit branch of a sweet gum tree dropping between them.
appealingadjectiveUS /əˈpiːlɪŋ/
able to attract interest or draw favorable attention
From this reading Then as Molly went forward over the velvety carpet of leaves, she saw the girl make a swift and appealing movement of her arms.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Then as Molly went forward over the velvety carpet of leaves, she saw the girl make a swift and appealing movement of her arms.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE TURN OF THE WHEEL Tears blinded her eyes as she crossed the pasture, and when she brushed them away, she could see nothing distinctly except the single pointed maple that lifted its fiery torch above the spectral procession of the aspens in the graveyard.
aspensnounUS /ˈæspənz/
plural of “aspen” — any of several trees of the genus Populus having leaves on flattened stalks so that they flutter in the lightest wind
From this reading THE TURN OF THE WHEEL Tears blinded her eyes as she crossed the pasture, and when she brushed them away, she could see nothing distinctly except the single pointed maple that lifted its fiery torch above the spectral procession of the aspens in the graveyard.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She had passed under the trees at the Poplar Spring, and was deep in the witch-hazel boughs which made a screen for the Haunt's Walk, when beyond a sudden twist in the path, she saw ahead of her the figures of Blossom Revercomb and Jonathan Gay.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading THE TURN OF THE WHEEL Tears blinded her eyes as she crossed the pasture, and when she brushed them away, she could see nothing distinctly except the single pointed maple that lifted its fiery torch above the spectral procession of the aspens in the graveyard.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading At first they showed merely in dim outlines standing a little apart, with the sunlit branch of a sweet gum tree dropping between them.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading She had passed under the trees at the Poplar Spring, and was deep in the witch-hazel boughs which made a screen for the Haunt's Walk, when beyond a sudden twist in the path, she saw ahead of her the figures of Blossom Revercomb and Jonathan Gay.
blindedadjectiveUS /ˈblaɪndɪd/
deprived of sight
From this reading THE TURN OF THE WHEEL Tears blinded her eyes as she crossed the pasture, and when she brushed them away, she could see nothing distinctly except the single pointed maple that lifted its fiery torch above the spectral procession of the aspens in the graveyard.
BlossomverbUS /ˈblɑːsəm/
produce or yield flowers
From this reading She had passed under the trees at the Poplar Spring, and was deep in the witch-hazel boughs which made a screen for the Haunt's Walk, when beyond a sudden twist in the path, she saw ahead of her the figures of Blossom Revercomb and Jonathan Gay.
boughsnounUS /baʊz/
plural of “bough” — any of the larger branches of a tree
From this reading She had passed under the trees at the Poplar Spring, and was deep in the witch-hazel boughs which made a screen for the Haunt's Walk, when beyond a sudden twist in the path, she saw ahead of her the figures of Blossom Revercomb and Jonathan Gay.
a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading At first they showed merely in dim outlines standing a little apart, with the sunlit branch of a sweet gum tree dropping between them.
brushedadjectiveUS /brʌʃt/
touched lightly in passing; grazed against
From this reading THE TURN OF THE WHEEL Tears blinded her eyes as she crossed the pasture, and when she brushed them away, she could see nothing distinctly except the single pointed maple that lifted its fiery torch above the spectral procession of the aspens in the graveyard.
carpetnounUS /ˈkɑːrpət/
floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading Then as Molly went forward over the velvety carpet of leaves, she saw the girl make a swift and appealing movement of her arms.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading THE TURN OF THE WHEEL Tears blinded her eyes as she crossed the pasture, and when she brushed them away, she could see nothing distinctly except the single pointed maple that lifted its fiery torch above the spectral procession of the aspens in the graveyard.
placed crosswise
From this reading THE TURN OF THE WHEEL Tears blinded her eyes as she crossed the pasture, and when she brushed them away, she could see nothing distinctly except the single pointed maple that lifted its fiery torch above the spectral procession of the aspens in the graveyard.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading She had passed under the trees at the Poplar Spring, and was deep in the witch-hazel boughs which made a screen for the Haunt's Walk, when beyond a sudden twist in the path, she saw ahead of her the figures of Blossom Revercomb and Jonathan Gay.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading At first they showed merely in dim outlines standing a little apart, with the sunlit branch of a sweet gum tree dropping between them.
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading THE TURN OF THE WHEEL Tears blinded her eyes as she crossed the pasture, and when she brushed them away, she could see nothing distinctly except the single pointed maple that lifted its fiery torch above the spectral procession of the aspens in the graveyard.
droppingadjectiveUS /ˈdrɑːpɪŋ/
coming down freely under the influence of gravity
From this reading At first they showed merely in dim outlines standing a little apart, with the sunlit branch of a sweet gum tree dropping between them.
apart from; not including
From this reading THE TURN OF THE WHEEL Tears blinded her eyes as she crossed the pasture, and when she brushed them away, she could see nothing distinctly except the single pointed maple that lifted its fiery torch above the spectral procession of the aspens in the graveyard.
opinion or judgment
From this reading THE TURN OF THE WHEEL Tears blinded her eyes as she crossed the pasture, and when she brushed them away, she could see nothing distinctly except the single pointed maple that lifted its fiery torch above the spectral procession of the aspens in the graveyard.
fieryadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪəri/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading THE TURN OF THE WHEEL Tears blinded her eyes as she crossed the pasture, and when she brushed them away, she could see nothing distinctly except the single pointed maple that lifted its fiery torch above the spectral procession of the aspens in the graveyard.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading She had passed under the trees at the Poplar Spring, and was deep in the witch-hazel boughs which made a screen for the Haunt's Walk, when beyond a sudden twist in the path, she saw ahead of her the figures of Blossom Revercomb and Jonathan Gay.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At first they showed merely in dim outlines standing a little apart, with the sunlit branch of a sweet gum tree dropping between them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She had passed under the trees at the Poplar Spring, and was deep in the witch-hazel boughs which made a screen for the Haunt's Walk, when beyond a sudden twist in the path, she saw ahead of her the figures of Blossom Revercomb and Jonathan Gay.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Then as Molly went forward over the velvety carpet of leaves, she saw the girl make a swift and appealing movement of her arms.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading She had passed under the trees at the Poplar Spring, and was deep in the witch-hazel boughs which made a screen for the Haunt's Walk, when beyond a sudden twist in the path, she saw ahead of her the figures of Blossom Revercomb and Jonathan Gay.
a young female
From this reading Then as Molly went forward over the velvety carpet of leaves, she saw the girl make a swift and appealing movement of her arms.
graveyardnounUS /ˈɡreɪvjɑːrd/
a tract of land used for burials
From this reading THE TURN OF THE WHEEL Tears blinded her eyes as she crossed the pasture, and when she brushed them away, she could see nothing distinctly except the single pointed maple that lifted its fiery torch above the spectral procession of the aspens in the graveyard.
gumnounUS /ɡʌm/
a preparation (usually made of sweetened chicle) for chewing
From this reading At first they showed merely in dim outlines standing a little apart, with the sunlit branch of a sweet gum tree dropping between them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had passed under the trees at the Poplar Spring, and was deep in the witch-hazel boughs which made a screen for the Haunt's Walk, when beyond a sudden twist in the path, she saw ahead of her the figures of Blossom Revercomb and Jonathan Gay.
Haunt's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She had passed under the trees at the Poplar Spring, and was deep in the witch-hazel boughs which made a screen for the Haunt's Walk, when beyond a sudden twist in the path, she saw ahead of her the figures of Blossom Revercomb and Jonathan Gay.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE TURN OF THE WHEEL Tears blinded her eyes as she crossed the pasture, and when she brushed them away, she could see nothing distinctly except the single pointed maple that lifted its fiery torch above the spectral procession of the aspens in the graveyard.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Oh, Jonathan, if you only would!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE TURN OF THE WHEEL Tears blinded her eyes as she crossed the pasture, and when she brushed them away, she could see nothing distinctly except the single pointed maple that lifted its fiery torch above the spectral procession of the aspens in the graveyard.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading THE TURN OF THE WHEEL Tears blinded her eyes as she crossed the pasture, and when she brushed them away, she could see nothing distinctly except the single pointed maple that lifted its fiery torch above the spectral procession of the aspens in the graveyard.
JonathannounUS /ˈdʒɑːnəθən/
red late-ripening apple; primarily eaten raw
From this reading She had passed under the trees at the Poplar Spring, and was deep in the witch-hazel boughs which made a screen for the Haunt's Walk, when beyond a sudden twist in the path, she saw ahead of her the figures of Blossom Revercomb and Jonathan Gay.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading Then as Molly went forward over the velvety carpet of leaves, she saw the girl make a swift and appealing movement of her arms.
held up in the air
From this reading THE TURN OF THE WHEEL Tears blinded her eyes as she crossed the pasture, and when she brushed them away, she could see nothing distinctly except the single pointed maple that lifted its fiery torch above the spectral procession of the aspens in the graveyard.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading At first they showed merely in dim outlines standing a little apart, with the sunlit branch of a sweet gum tree dropping between them.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading She had passed under the trees at the Poplar Spring, and was deep in the witch-hazel boughs which made a screen for the Haunt's Walk, when beyond a sudden twist in the path, she saw ahead of her the figures of Blossom Revercomb and Jonathan Gay.
engage in
From this reading Then as Molly went forward over the velvety carpet of leaves, she saw the girl make a swift and appealing movement of her arms.
maplenounUS /ˈmeɪpəl/
wood of any of various maple trees; especially the hard close-grained wood of the sugar maple; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading THE TURN OF THE WHEEL Tears blinded her eyes as she crossed the pasture, and when she brushed them away, she could see nothing distinctly except the single pointed maple that lifted its fiery torch above the spectral procession of the aspens in the graveyard.
and nothing more
From this reading At first they showed merely in dim outlines standing a little apart, with the sunlit branch of a sweet gum tree dropping between them.
MollynounUS /ˈmɑːli/
popular aquarium fish
From this reading Then as Molly went forward over the velvety carpet of leaves, she saw the girl make a swift and appealing movement of her arms.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading Then as Molly went forward over the velvety carpet of leaves, she saw the girl make a swift and appealing movement of her arms.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading THE TURN OF THE WHEEL Tears blinded her eyes as she crossed the pasture, and when she brushed them away, she could see nothing distinctly except the single pointed maple that lifted its fiery torch above the spectral procession of the aspens in the graveyard.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE TURN OF THE WHEEL Tears blinded her eyes as she crossed the pasture, and when she brushed them away, she could see nothing distinctly except the single pointed maple that lifted its fiery torch above the spectral procession of the aspens in the graveyard.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, Jonathan, if you only would!
and nothing more
From this reading "Oh, Jonathan, if you only would!
outlinesnounUS /ˈaʊtlaɪnz/
plural of “outline” — the line that appears to bound an object
From this reading At first they showed merely in dim outlines standing a little apart, with the sunlit branch of a sweet gum tree dropping between them.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Then as Molly went forward over the velvety carpet of leaves, she saw the girl make a swift and appealing movement of her arms.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading She had passed under the trees at the Poplar Spring, and was deep in the witch-hazel boughs which made a screen for the Haunt's Walk, when beyond a sudden twist in the path, she saw ahead of her the figures of Blossom Revercomb and Jonathan Gay.
pasturenounUS /ˈpæstʃər/
a field covered with grass or herbage and suitable for grazing by livestock
From this reading THE TURN OF THE WHEEL Tears blinded her eyes as she crossed the pasture, and when she brushed them away, she could see nothing distinctly except the single pointed maple that lifted its fiery torch above the spectral procession of the aspens in the graveyard.
a course of conduct
From this reading She had passed under the trees at the Poplar Spring, and was deep in the witch-hazel boughs which made a screen for the Haunt's Walk, when beyond a sudden twist in the path, she saw ahead of her the figures of Blossom Revercomb and Jonathan Gay.
having a point
From this reading THE TURN OF THE WHEEL Tears blinded her eyes as she crossed the pasture, and when she brushed them away, she could see nothing distinctly except the single pointed maple that lifted its fiery torch above the spectral procession of the aspens in the graveyard.
PoplarnounUS /ˈpɑːplər/
soft light-colored non-durable wood of the poplar
From this reading She had passed under the trees at the Poplar Spring, and was deep in the witch-hazel boughs which made a screen for the Haunt's Walk, when beyond a sudden twist in the path, she saw ahead of her the figures of Blossom Revercomb and Jonathan Gay.
(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
From this reading THE TURN OF THE WHEEL Tears blinded her eyes as she crossed the pasture, and when she brushed them away, she could see nothing distinctly except the single pointed maple that lifted its fiery torch above the spectral procession of the aspens in the graveyard.
Revercomb
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She had passed under the trees at the Poplar Spring, and was deep in the witch-hazel boughs which made a screen for the Haunt's Walk, when beyond a sudden twist in the path, she saw ahead of her the figures of Blossom Revercomb and Jonathan Gay.
cut with a saw
From this reading She had passed under the trees at the Poplar Spring, and was deep in the witch-hazel boughs which made a screen for the Haunt's Walk, when beyond a sudden twist in the path, she saw ahead of her the figures of Blossom Revercomb and Jonathan Gay.
screennounUS /skriːn/
a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing
From this reading She had passed under the trees at the Poplar Spring, and was deep in the witch-hazel boughs which made a screen for the Haunt's Walk, when beyond a sudden twist in the path, she saw ahead of her the figures of Blossom Revercomb and Jonathan Gay.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading THE TURN OF THE WHEEL Tears blinded her eyes as she crossed the pasture, and when she brushed them away, she could see nothing distinctly except the single pointed maple that lifted its fiery torch above the spectral procession of the aspens in the graveyard.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE TURN OF THE WHEEL Tears blinded her eyes as she crossed the pasture, and when she brushed them away, she could see nothing distinctly except the single pointed maple that lifted its fiery torch above the spectral procession of the aspens in the graveyard.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading At first they showed merely in dim outlines standing a little apart, with the sunlit branch of a sweet gum tree dropping between them.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading THE TURN OF THE WHEEL Tears blinded her eyes as she crossed the pasture, and when she brushed them away, she could see nothing distinctly except the single pointed maple that lifted its fiery torch above the spectral procession of the aspens in the graveyard.
spectraladjectiveUS /ˈspektrəl/
of or relating to a spectrum
From this reading THE TURN OF THE WHEEL Tears blinded her eyes as she crossed the pasture, and when she brushed them away, she could see nothing distinctly except the single pointed maple that lifted its fiery torch above the spectral procession of the aspens in the graveyard.
the season of growth
From this reading She had passed under the trees at the Poplar Spring, and was deep in the witch-hazel boughs which made a screen for the Haunt's Walk, when beyond a sudden twist in the path, she saw ahead of her the figures of Blossom Revercomb and Jonathan Gay.
having a supporting base
From this reading At first they showed merely in dim outlines standing a little apart, with the sunlit branch of a sweet gum tree dropping between them.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading She had passed under the trees at the Poplar Spring, and was deep in the witch-hazel boughs which made a screen for the Haunt's Walk, when beyond a sudden twist in the path, she saw ahead of her the figures of Blossom Revercomb and Jonathan Gay.
sunlitadjectiveUS /ˈsʌnlɪt/
lighted by sunlight
From this reading At first they showed merely in dim outlines standing a little apart, with the sunlit branch of a sweet gum tree dropping between them.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading At first they showed merely in dim outlines standing a little apart, with the sunlit branch of a sweet gum tree dropping between them.
moving very fast
From this reading Then as Molly went forward over the velvety carpet of leaves, she saw the girl make a swift and appealing movement of her arms.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading THE TURN OF THE WHEEL Tears blinded her eyes as she crossed the pasture, and when she brushed them away, she could see nothing distinctly except the single pointed maple that lifted its fiery torch above the spectral procession of the aspens in the graveyard.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE TURN OF THE WHEEL Tears blinded her eyes as she crossed the pasture, and when she brushed them away, she could see nothing distinctly except the single pointed maple that lifted its fiery torch above the spectral procession of the aspens in the graveyard.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TURN OF THE WHEEL Tears blinded her eyes as she crossed the pasture, and when she brushed them away, she could see nothing distinctly except the single pointed maple that lifted its fiery torch above the spectral procession of the aspens in the graveyard.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading THE TURN OF THE WHEEL Tears blinded her eyes as she crossed the pasture, and when she brushed them away, she could see nothing distinctly except the single pointed maple that lifted its fiery torch above the spectral procession of the aspens in the graveyard.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then as Molly went forward over the velvety carpet of leaves, she saw the girl make a swift and appealing movement of her arms.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At first they showed merely in dim outlines standing a little apart, with the sunlit branch of a sweet gum tree dropping between them.
torchnounUS /tɔːrtʃ/
a light usually carried in the hand; consists of some flammable substance
From this reading THE TURN OF THE WHEEL Tears blinded her eyes as she crossed the pasture, and when she brushed them away, she could see nothing distinctly except the single pointed maple that lifted its fiery torch above the spectral procession of the aspens in the graveyard.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading At first they showed merely in dim outlines standing a little apart, with the sunlit branch of a sweet gum tree dropping between them.
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 She had passed under the trees at the Poplar Spring, and was deep in the witch-hazel boughs which made a screen for the Haunt's Walk, when beyond a sudden twist in the path, she saw ahead of her the figures of Blossom Revercomb and Jonathan Gay.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading THE TURN OF THE WHEEL Tears blinded her eyes as she crossed the pasture, and when she brushed them away, she could see nothing distinctly except the single pointed maple that lifted its fiery torch above the spectral procession of the aspens in the graveyard.
twistverbUS /twɪst/
to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)
From this reading She had passed under the trees at the Poplar Spring, and was deep in the witch-hazel boughs which made a screen for the Haunt's Walk, when beyond a sudden twist in the path, she saw ahead of her the figures of Blossom Revercomb and Jonathan Gay.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading She had passed under the trees at the Poplar Spring, and was deep in the witch-hazel boughs which made a screen for the Haunt's Walk, when beyond a sudden twist in the path, she saw ahead of her the figures of Blossom Revercomb and Jonathan Gay.
velvetyadjectiveUS /ˈvelvəti/
smooth and soft to sight or hearing or touch or taste
From this reading Then as Molly went forward over the velvety carpet of leaves, she saw the girl make a swift and appealing movement of her arms.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading She had passed under the trees at the Poplar Spring, and was deep in the witch-hazel boughs which made a screen for the Haunt's Walk, when beyond a sudden twist in the path, she saw ahead of her the figures of Blossom Revercomb and Jonathan Gay.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She had passed under the trees at the Poplar Spring, and was deep in the witch-hazel boughs which made a screen for the Haunt's Walk, when beyond a sudden twist in the path, she saw ahead of her the figures of Blossom Revercomb and Jonathan Gay.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Then as Molly went forward over the velvety carpet of leaves, she saw the girl make a swift and appealing movement of her arms.
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading THE TURN OF THE WHEEL Tears blinded her eyes as she crossed the pasture, and when she brushed them away, she could see nothing distinctly except the single pointed maple that lifted its fiery torch above the spectral procession of the aspens in the graveyard.
at the time that
From this reading THE TURN OF THE WHEEL Tears blinded her eyes as she crossed the pasture, and when she brushed them away, she could see nothing distinctly except the single pointed maple that lifted its fiery torch above the spectral procession of the aspens in the graveyard.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She had passed under the trees at the Poplar Spring, and was deep in the witch-hazel boughs which made a screen for the Haunt's Walk, when beyond a sudden twist in the path, she saw ahead of her the figures of Blossom Revercomb and Jonathan Gay.
witch-hazel
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She had passed under the trees at the Poplar Spring, and was deep in the witch-hazel boughs which made a screen for the Haunt's Walk, when beyond a sudden twist in the path, she saw ahead of her the figures of Blossom Revercomb and Jonathan Gay.
in the company of; together with
From this reading At first they showed merely in dim outlines standing a little apart, with the sunlit branch of a sweet gum tree dropping between them.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Oh, Jonathan, if you only would!
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Oh, Jonathan, if you only would!
