used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Of these none were prettier than Spring Coulee which even in winter retained its attractiveness, having a goodly sprinkling of evergreen trees among the poplars and cottonwoods lining its sides.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Of these none were prettier than Spring Coulee which even in winter retained its attractiveness, having a goodly sprinkling of evergreen trees among the poplars and cottonwoods lining its sides.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Through the centre of this a little crystal-clear stream, rising in the hills behind and swelled by an occasional spring which gushed from the sides of the ravine, danced over its pebbly bed to join Berry Creek a mile away.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Of these none were prettier than Spring Coulee which even in winter retained its attractiveness, having a goodly sprinkling of evergreen trees among the poplars and cottonwoods lining its sides.
attractivenessnounUS /əˈtræktɪvnəs/
the quality of arousing interest; being attractive or something that attracts
From this reading Of these none were prettier than Spring Coulee which even in winter retained its attractiveness, having a goodly sprinkling of evergreen trees among the poplars and cottonwoods lining its sides.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Through the centre of this a little crystal-clear stream, rising in the hills behind and swelled by an occasional spring which gushed from the sides of the ravine, danced over its pebbly bed to join Berry Creek a mile away.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Through the centre of this a little crystal-clear stream, rising in the hills behind and swelled by an occasional spring which gushed from the sides of the ravine, danced over its pebbly bed to join Berry Creek a mile away.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Through the centre of this a little crystal-clear stream, rising in the hills behind and swelled by an occasional spring which gushed from the sides of the ravine, danced over its pebbly bed to join Berry Creek a mile away.
BerrynounUS /ˈberi/
any of numerous small and pulpy edible fruits; used as desserts or in making jams and jellies and preserves
From this reading Through the centre of this a little crystal-clear stream, rising in the hills behind and swelled by an occasional spring which gushed from the sides of the ravine, danced over its pebbly bed to join Berry Creek a mile away.
the lower side of anything
From this reading A grassy level formed the bottom of the coulee.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Through the centre of this a little crystal-clear stream, rising in the hills behind and swelled by an occasional spring which gushed from the sides of the ravine, danced over its pebbly bed to join Berry Creek a mile away.
CedarnounUS /ˈsiːdər/
any of numerous trees of the family Cupressaceae that resemble cedars
From this reading From the lower slopes of the Cedar Hills issued many wide wooded ravines.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading Through the centre of this a little crystal-clear stream, rising in the hills behind and swelled by an occasional spring which gushed from the sides of the ravine, danced over its pebbly bed to join Berry Creek a mile away.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading THE LITTLE CHURCH IN THE COULEE.
cottonwoodsnounUS /ˈkɑːtənwʊdz/
plural of “cottonwood” — any of several North American trees of the genus Populus having a tuft of cottony hairs on the seed
From this reading Of these none were prettier than Spring Coulee which even in winter retained its attractiveness, having a goodly sprinkling of evergreen trees among the poplars and cottonwoods lining its sides.
COULEE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE LITTLE CHURCH IN THE COULEE.
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading Through the centre of this a little crystal-clear stream, rising in the hills behind and swelled by an occasional spring which gushed from the sides of the ravine, danced over its pebbly bed to join Berry Creek a mile away.
crystal-clear
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Through the centre of this a little crystal-clear stream, rising in the hills behind and swelled by an occasional spring which gushed from the sides of the ravine, danced over its pebbly bed to join Berry Creek a mile away.
past form of “dance” — move in a graceful and rhythmical way
From this reading Through the centre of this a little crystal-clear stream, rising in the hills behind and swelled by an occasional spring which gushed from the sides of the ravine, danced over its pebbly bed to join Berry Creek a mile away.
divisible by two
From this reading Of these none were prettier than Spring Coulee which even in winter retained its attractiveness, having a goodly sprinkling of evergreen trees among the poplars and cottonwoods lining its sides.
evergreennounUS /ˈevərɡriːn/
a plant having foliage that persists and remains green throughout the year
From this reading Of these none were prettier than Spring Coulee which even in winter retained its attractiveness, having a goodly sprinkling of evergreen trees among the poplars and cottonwoods lining its sides.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading A grassy level formed the bottom of the coulee.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the lower slopes of the Cedar Hills issued many wide wooded ravines.
goodlyadjectiveUS /ˈɡʊdli/
large in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Of these none were prettier than Spring Coulee which even in winter retained its attractiveness, having a goodly sprinkling of evergreen trees among the poplars and cottonwoods lining its sides.
grassyadjectiveUS /ˈɡræsi/
abounding in grass
From this reading A grassy level formed the bottom of the coulee.
gushedverbUS /ɡʌʃt/
past form of “gush” — gush forth in a sudden stream or jet
From this reading Through the centre of this a little crystal-clear stream, rising in the hills behind and swelled by an occasional spring which gushed from the sides of the ravine, danced over its pebbly bed to join Berry Creek a mile away.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Of these none were prettier than Spring Coulee which even in winter retained its attractiveness, having a goodly sprinkling of evergreen trees among the poplars and cottonwoods lining its sides.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading From the lower slopes of the Cedar Hills issued many wide wooded ravines.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE LITTLE CHURCH IN THE COULEE.
issuedverbUS /ˈɪʃuːd/
past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading From the lower slopes of the Cedar Hills issued many wide wooded ravines.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Of these none were prettier than Spring Coulee which even in winter retained its attractiveness, having a goodly sprinkling of evergreen trees among the poplars and cottonwoods lining its sides.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading Through the centre of this a little crystal-clear stream, rising in the hills behind and swelled by an occasional spring which gushed from the sides of the ravine, danced over its pebbly bed to join Berry Creek a mile away.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading A grassy level formed the bottom of the coulee.
liningnounUS /ˈlaɪnɪŋ/
a protective covering that protects an inside surface
From this reading Of these none were prettier than Spring Coulee which even in winter retained its attractiveness, having a goodly sprinkling of evergreen trees among the poplars and cottonwoods lining its sides.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE LITTLE CHURCH IN THE COULEE.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading From the lower slopes of the Cedar Hills issued many wide wooded ravines.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading From the lower slopes of the Cedar Hills issued many wide wooded ravines.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Through the centre of this a little crystal-clear stream, rising in the hills behind and swelled by an occasional spring which gushed from the sides of the ravine, danced over its pebbly bed to join Berry Creek a mile away.
not one, and not any
From this reading Of these none were prettier than Spring Coulee which even in winter retained its attractiveness, having a goodly sprinkling of evergreen trees among the poplars and cottonwoods lining its sides.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading Through the centre of this a little crystal-clear stream, rising in the hills behind and swelled by an occasional spring which gushed from the sides of the ravine, danced over its pebbly bed to join Berry Creek a mile away.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading From the lower slopes of the Cedar Hills issued many wide wooded ravines.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Through the centre of this a little crystal-clear stream, rising in the hills behind and swelled by an occasional spring which gushed from the sides of the ravine, danced over its pebbly bed to join Berry Creek a mile away.
pebblyadjective
abounding in small stones
From this reading Through the centre of this a little crystal-clear stream, rising in the hills behind and swelled by an occasional spring which gushed from the sides of the ravine, danced over its pebbly bed to join Berry Creek a mile away.
poplars
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of these none were prettier than Spring Coulee which even in winter retained its attractiveness, having a goodly sprinkling of evergreen trees among the poplars and cottonwoods lining its sides.
prettieradjectiveUS /ˈprɪtiər/
comparative of “pretty” — pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Of these none were prettier than Spring Coulee which even in winter retained its attractiveness, having a goodly sprinkling of evergreen trees among the poplars and cottonwoods lining its sides.
ravinenounUS /rəˈviːn/
a deep narrow steep-sided valley (especially one formed by running water)
From this reading Through the centre of this a little crystal-clear stream, rising in the hills behind and swelled by an occasional spring which gushed from the sides of the ravine, danced over its pebbly bed to join Berry Creek a mile away.
ravinesnounUS /rəˈviːnz/
plural of “ravine” — a deep narrow steep-sided valley (especially one formed by running water)
From this reading From the lower slopes of the Cedar Hills issued many wide wooded ravines.
retainedadjectiveUS /rɪˈteɪnd/
continued in your keeping or use or memory
From this reading Of these none were prettier than Spring Coulee which even in winter retained its attractiveness, having a goodly sprinkling of evergreen trees among the poplars and cottonwoods lining its sides.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading Through the centre of this a little crystal-clear stream, rising in the hills behind and swelled by an occasional spring which gushed from the sides of the ravine, danced over its pebbly bed to join Berry Creek a mile away.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Of these none were prettier than Spring Coulee which even in winter retained its attractiveness, having a goodly sprinkling of evergreen trees among the poplars and cottonwoods lining its sides.
slopesnounUS /sloʊps/
plural of “slope” — an elevated geological formation
From this reading From the lower slopes of the Cedar Hills issued many wide wooded ravines.
the season of growth
From this reading Of these none were prettier than Spring Coulee which even in winter retained its attractiveness, having a goodly sprinkling of evergreen trees among the poplars and cottonwoods lining its sides.
sprinklingnounUS /ˈsprɪŋklɪŋ/
a small number (of something) dispersed haphazardly
From this reading Of these none were prettier than Spring Coulee which even in winter retained its attractiveness, having a goodly sprinkling of evergreen trees among the poplars and cottonwoods lining its sides.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading Through the centre of this a little crystal-clear stream, rising in the hills behind and swelled by an occasional spring which gushed from the sides of the ravine, danced over its pebbly bed to join Berry Creek a mile away.
swelledadjectiveUS /sweld/
feeling self-importance
From this reading Through the centre of this a little crystal-clear stream, rising in the hills behind and swelled by an occasional spring which gushed from the sides of the ravine, danced over its pebbly bed to join Berry Creek a mile away.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Of these none were prettier than Spring Coulee which even in winter retained its attractiveness, having a goodly sprinkling of evergreen trees among the poplars and cottonwoods lining its sides.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LITTLE CHURCH IN THE COULEE.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Of these none were prettier than Spring Coulee which even in winter retained its attractiveness, having a goodly sprinkling of evergreen trees among the poplars and cottonwoods lining its sides.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Through the centre of this a little crystal-clear stream, rising in the hills behind and swelled by an occasional spring which gushed from the sides of the ravine, danced over its pebbly bed to join Berry Creek a mile away.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Through the centre of this a little crystal-clear stream, rising in the hills behind and swelled by an occasional spring which gushed from the sides of the ravine, danced over its pebbly bed to join Berry Creek a mile away.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Through the centre of this a little crystal-clear stream, rising in the hills behind and swelled by an occasional spring which gushed from the sides of the ravine, danced over its pebbly bed to join Berry Creek a mile away.
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 Of these none were prettier than Spring Coulee which even in winter retained its attractiveness, having a goodly sprinkling of evergreen trees among the poplars and cottonwoods lining its sides.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Of these none were prettier than Spring Coulee which even in winter retained its attractiveness, having a goodly sprinkling of evergreen trees among the poplars and cottonwoods lining its sides.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Of these none were prettier than Spring Coulee which even in winter retained its attractiveness, having a goodly sprinkling of evergreen trees among the poplars and cottonwoods lining its sides.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading From the lower slopes of the Cedar Hills issued many wide wooded ravines.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Of these none were prettier than Spring Coulee which even in winter retained its attractiveness, having a goodly sprinkling of evergreen trees among the poplars and cottonwoods lining its sides.
woodedadjectiveUS /ˈwʊdɪd/
covered with growing trees and bushes etc
From this reading From the lower slopes of the Cedar Hills issued many wide wooded ravines.
