used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A NOR'EASTER Anemone Cottage was built partly of boulders taken from the shore.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The bluish tint of balsam firs stood out against the darker foliage of the evergreens that surrounded it, and such trees as cut off the superb view from the piazza had been removed, leaving vistas which were an exaltation to the beholder.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The bluish tint of balsam firs stood out against the darker foliage of the evergreens that surrounded it, and such trees as cut off the superb view from the piazza had been removed, leaving vistas which were an exaltation to the beholder.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The bluish tint of balsam firs stood out against the darker foliage of the evergreens that surrounded it, and such trees as cut off the superb view from the piazza had been removed, leaving vistas which were an exaltation to the beholder.
AnemonenounUS /ˈænɪmoʊn/
any woodland plant of the genus Anemone grown for its beautiful flowers and whorls of dissected leaves
From this reading A NOR'EASTER Anemone Cottage was built partly of boulders taken from the shore.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The beauty of the place sank into Sylvia's heart, and as Miss Martha appeared on the porch to meet the guests, the light of hospitality shone in her face, and the girl forgot that it had ever been difficult to greet her aunt warmly.
appetitesnounUS /ˈæpətaɪts/
plural of “appetite” — a feeling of craving something
From this reading "Your sail has given you sharp appetites, I'm sure," said Miss Martha, "and dinner is just going to be put on the table."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The bluish tint of balsam firs stood out against the darker foliage of the evergreens that surrounded it, and such trees as cut off the superb view from the piazza had been removed, leaving vistas which were an exaltation to the beholder.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading The beauty of the place sank into Sylvia's heart, and as Miss Martha appeared on the porch to meet the guests, the light of hospitality shone in her face, and the girl forgot that it had ever been difficult to greet her aunt warmly.
balsamnounUS /ˈbɔːlsəm/
any seed plant yielding balsam
From this reading The bluish tint of balsam firs stood out against the darker foliage of the evergreens that surrounded it, and such trees as cut off the superb view from the piazza had been removed, leaving vistas which were an exaltation to the beholder.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Your sail has given you sharp appetites, I'm sure," said Miss Martha, "and dinner is just going to be put on the table."
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading The beauty of the place sank into Sylvia's heart, and as Miss Martha appeared on the porch to meet the guests, the light of hospitality shone in her face, and the girl forgot that it had ever been difficult to greet her aunt warmly.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The bluish tint of balsam firs stood out against the darker foliage of the evergreens that surrounded it, and such trees as cut off the superb view from the piazza had been removed, leaving vistas which were an exaltation to the beholder.
beholdernounUS /biˈhoʊldər/
a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
From this reading The bluish tint of balsam firs stood out against the darker foliage of the evergreens that surrounded it, and such trees as cut off the superb view from the piazza had been removed, leaving vistas which were an exaltation to the beholder.
bluishadjectiveUS /ˈbluːɪʃ/
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading The bluish tint of balsam firs stood out against the darker foliage of the evergreens that surrounded it, and such trees as cut off the superb view from the piazza had been removed, leaving vistas which were an exaltation to the beholder.
bouldersnounUS /ˈboʊldərz/
plural of “boulder” — a large smooth mass of rock detached from its place of origin
From this reading A NOR'EASTER Anemone Cottage was built partly of boulders taken from the shore.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading A NOR'EASTER Anemone Cottage was built partly of boulders taken from the shore.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Its roomy porch was supported by pillars of the same stone.
a small house with a single story
From this reading A NOR'EASTER Anemone Cottage was built partly of boulders taken from the shore.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading The bluish tint of balsam firs stood out against the darker foliage of the evergreens that surrounded it, and such trees as cut off the superb view from the piazza had been removed, leaving vistas which were an exaltation to the beholder.
darkeradjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkər/
comparative of “dark” — devoid of or deficient in light or brightness; shadowed or black
From this reading The bluish tint of balsam firs stood out against the darker foliage of the evergreens that surrounded it, and such trees as cut off the superb view from the piazza had been removed, leaving vistas which were an exaltation to the beholder.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading The beauty of the place sank into Sylvia's heart, and as Miss Martha appeared on the porch to meet the guests, the light of hospitality shone in her face, and the girl forgot that it had ever been difficult to greet her aunt warmly.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading "Your sail has given you sharp appetites, I'm sure," said Miss Martha, "and dinner is just going to be put on the table."
at any time
From this reading The beauty of the place sank into Sylvia's heart, and as Miss Martha appeared on the porch to meet the guests, the light of hospitality shone in her face, and the girl forgot that it had ever been difficult to greet her aunt warmly.
evergreensnounUS /ˈevərɡriːnz/
plural of “evergreen” — a plant having foliage that persists and remains green throughout the year
From this reading The bluish tint of balsam firs stood out against the darker foliage of the evergreens that surrounded it, and such trees as cut off the superb view from the piazza had been removed, leaving vistas which were an exaltation to the beholder.
exaltationnoun
a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion
From this reading The bluish tint of balsam firs stood out against the darker foliage of the evergreens that surrounded it, and such trees as cut off the superb view from the piazza had been removed, leaving vistas which were an exaltation to the beholder.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The beauty of the place sank into Sylvia's heart, and as Miss Martha appeared on the porch to meet the guests, the light of hospitality shone in her face, and the girl forgot that it had ever been difficult to greet her aunt warmly.
firsnounUS /fɜːrz/
plural of “fir” — nonresinous wood of a fir tree
From this reading The bluish tint of balsam firs stood out against the darker foliage of the evergreens that surrounded it, and such trees as cut off the superb view from the piazza had been removed, leaving vistas which were an exaltation to the beholder.
foliagenounUS /ˈfoʊlɪdʒ/
the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading The bluish tint of balsam firs stood out against the darker foliage of the evergreens that surrounded it, and such trees as cut off the superb view from the piazza had been removed, leaving vistas which were an exaltation to the beholder.
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading The beauty of the place sank into Sylvia's heart, and as Miss Martha appeared on the porch to meet the guests, the light of hospitality shone in her face, and the girl forgot that it had ever been difficult to greet her aunt warmly.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A NOR'EASTER Anemone Cottage was built partly of boulders taken from the shore.
a young female
From this reading The beauty of the place sank into Sylvia's heart, and as Miss Martha appeared on the porch to meet the guests, the light of hospitality shone in her face, and the girl forgot that it had ever been difficult to greet her aunt warmly.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading "Your sail has given you sharp appetites, I'm sure," said Miss Martha, "and dinner is just going to be put on the table."
the act of departing
From this reading "Your sail has given you sharp appetites, I'm sure," said Miss Martha, "and dinner is just going to be put on the table."
greetverbUS /ɡriːt/
express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading The beauty of the place sank into Sylvia's heart, and as Miss Martha appeared on the porch to meet the guests, the light of hospitality shone in her face, and the girl forgot that it had ever been difficult to greet her aunt warmly.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading The beauty of the place sank into Sylvia's heart, and as Miss Martha appeared on the porch to meet the guests, the light of hospitality shone in her face, and the girl forgot that it had ever been difficult to greet her aunt warmly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The bluish tint of balsam firs stood out against the darker foliage of the evergreens that surrounded it, and such trees as cut off the superb view from the piazza had been removed, leaving vistas which were an exaltation to the beholder.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Your sail has given you sharp appetites, I'm sure," said Miss Martha, "and dinner is just going to be put on the table."
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading The beauty of the place sank into Sylvia's heart, and as Miss Martha appeared on the porch to meet the guests, the light of hospitality shone in her face, and the girl forgot that it had ever been difficult to greet her aunt warmly.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The beauty of the place sank into Sylvia's heart, and as Miss Martha appeared on the porch to meet the guests, the light of hospitality shone in her face, and the girl forgot that it had ever been difficult to greet her aunt warmly.
hospitalitynounUS /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
From this reading The beauty of the place sank into Sylvia's heart, and as Miss Martha appeared on the porch to meet the guests, the light of hospitality shone in her face, and the girl forgot that it had ever been difficult to greet her aunt warmly.
I'm
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Your sail has given you sharp appetites, I'm sure," said Miss Martha, "and dinner is just going to be put on the table."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The beauty of the place sank into Sylvia's heart, and as Miss Martha appeared on the porch to meet the guests, the light of hospitality shone in her face, and the girl forgot that it had ever been difficult to greet her aunt warmly.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The beauty of the place sank into Sylvia's heart, and as Miss Martha appeared on the porch to meet the guests, the light of hospitality shone in her face, and the girl forgot that it had ever been difficult to greet her aunt warmly.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Your sail has given you sharp appetites, I'm sure," said Miss Martha, "and dinner is just going to be put on the table."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The bluish tint of balsam firs stood out against the darker foliage of the evergreens that surrounded it, and such trees as cut off the superb view from the piazza had been removed, leaving vistas which were an exaltation to the beholder.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Its roomy porch was supported by pillars of the same stone.
and nothing more
From this reading "Your sail has given you sharp appetites, I'm sure," said Miss Martha, "and dinner is just going to be put on the table."
the act of departing
From this reading The bluish tint of balsam firs stood out against the darker foliage of the evergreens that surrounded it, and such trees as cut off the superb view from the piazza had been removed, leaving vistas which were an exaltation to the beholder.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The beauty of the place sank into Sylvia's heart, and as Miss Martha appeared on the porch to meet the guests, the light of hospitality shone in her face, and the girl forgot that it had ever been difficult to greet her aunt warmly.
Martha
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The beauty of the place sank into Sylvia's heart, and as Miss Martha appeared on the porch to meet the guests, the light of hospitality shone in her face, and the girl forgot that it had ever been difficult to greet her aunt warmly.
come together
From this reading The beauty of the place sank into Sylvia's heart, and as Miss Martha appeared on the porch to meet the guests, the light of hospitality shone in her face, and the girl forgot that it had ever been difficult to greet her aunt warmly.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading The beauty of the place sank into Sylvia's heart, and as Miss Martha appeared on the porch to meet the guests, the light of hospitality shone in her face, and the girl forgot that it had ever been difficult to greet her aunt warmly.
NOR'EASTER
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A NOR'EASTER Anemone Cottage was built partly of boulders taken from the shore.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A NOR'EASTER Anemone Cottage was built partly of boulders taken from the shore.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The bluish tint of balsam firs stood out against the darker foliage of the evergreens that surrounded it, and such trees as cut off the superb view from the piazza had been removed, leaving vistas which were an exaltation to the beholder.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The beauty of the place sank into Sylvia's heart, and as Miss Martha appeared on the porch to meet the guests, the light of hospitality shone in her face, and the girl forgot that it had ever been difficult to greet her aunt warmly.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The bluish tint of balsam firs stood out against the darker foliage of the evergreens that surrounded it, and such trees as cut off the superb view from the piazza had been removed, leaving vistas which were an exaltation to the beholder.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading A NOR'EASTER Anemone Cottage was built partly of boulders taken from the shore.
piazzanounUS /piˈæzə/
a public square with room for pedestrians
From this reading The bluish tint of balsam firs stood out against the darker foliage of the evergreens that surrounded it, and such trees as cut off the superb view from the piazza had been removed, leaving vistas which were an exaltation to the beholder.
pillarsnounUS /ˈpɪlərz/
plural of “pillar” — a fundamental principle or practice
From this reading Its roomy porch was supported by pillars of the same stone.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The beauty of the place sank into Sylvia's heart, and as Miss Martha appeared on the porch to meet the guests, the light of hospitality shone in her face, and the girl forgot that it had ever been difficult to greet her aunt warmly.
porchnounUS /pɔːrtʃ/
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading Its roomy porch was supported by pillars of the same stone.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "Your sail has given you sharp appetites, I'm sure," said Miss Martha, "and dinner is just going to be put on the table."
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading The bluish tint of balsam firs stood out against the darker foliage of the evergreens that surrounded it, and such trees as cut off the superb view from the piazza had been removed, leaving vistas which were an exaltation to the beholder.
roomynounUS /ˈruːmi/
an associate who shares a room with you
From this reading Its roomy porch was supported by pillars of the same stone.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Your sail has given you sharp appetites, I'm sure," said Miss Martha, "and dinner is just going to be put on the table."
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading "Your sail has given you sharp appetites, I'm sure," said Miss Martha, "and dinner is just going to be put on the table."
Identical; not different.
From this reading Its roomy porch was supported by pillars of the same stone.
inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading The beauty of the place sank into Sylvia's heart, and as Miss Martha appeared on the porch to meet the guests, the light of hospitality shone in her face, and the girl forgot that it had ever been difficult to greet her aunt warmly.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading "Your sail has given you sharp appetites, I'm sure," said Miss Martha, "and dinner is just going to be put on the table."
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading The beauty of the place sank into Sylvia's heart, and as Miss Martha appeared on the porch to meet the guests, the light of hospitality shone in her face, and the girl forgot that it had ever been difficult to greet her aunt warmly.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading A NOR'EASTER Anemone Cottage was built partly of boulders taken from the shore.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Its roomy porch was supported by pillars of the same stone.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The bluish tint of balsam firs stood out against the darker foliage of the evergreens that surrounded it, and such trees as cut off the superb view from the piazza had been removed, leaving vistas which were an exaltation to the beholder.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The bluish tint of balsam firs stood out against the darker foliage of the evergreens that surrounded it, and such trees as cut off the superb view from the piazza had been removed, leaving vistas which were an exaltation to the beholder.
superbadjectiveUS /sʊˈpɜːrb/
of surpassing excellence
From this reading The bluish tint of balsam firs stood out against the darker foliage of the evergreens that surrounded it, and such trees as cut off the superb view from the piazza had been removed, leaving vistas which were an exaltation to the beholder.
supportedadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪd/
sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)
From this reading Its roomy porch was supported by pillars of the same stone.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "Your sail has given you sharp appetites, I'm sure," said Miss Martha, "and dinner is just going to be put on the table."
confined on all sides
From this reading The bluish tint of balsam firs stood out against the darker foliage of the evergreens that surrounded it, and such trees as cut off the superb view from the piazza had been removed, leaving vistas which were an exaltation to the beholder.
Sylvia's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The beauty of the place sank into Sylvia's heart, and as Miss Martha appeared on the porch to meet the guests, the light of hospitality shone in her face, and the girl forgot that it had ever been difficult to greet her aunt warmly.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading "Your sail has given you sharp appetites, I'm sure," said Miss Martha, "and dinner is just going to be put on the table."
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading A NOR'EASTER Anemone Cottage was built partly of boulders taken from the shore.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The bluish tint of balsam firs stood out against the darker foliage of the evergreens that surrounded it, and such trees as cut off the superb view from the piazza had been removed, leaving vistas which were an exaltation to the beholder.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A NOR'EASTER Anemone Cottage was built partly of boulders taken from the shore.
tintnounUS /tɪnt/
a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color
From this reading The bluish tint of balsam firs stood out against the darker foliage of the evergreens that surrounded it, and such trees as cut off the superb view from the piazza had been removed, leaving vistas which were an exaltation to the beholder.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The bluish tint of balsam firs stood out against the darker foliage of the evergreens that surrounded it, and such trees as cut off the superb view from the piazza had been removed, leaving vistas which were an exaltation to the beholder.
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 The bluish tint of balsam firs stood out against the darker foliage of the evergreens that surrounded it, and such trees as cut off the superb view from the piazza had been removed, leaving vistas which were an exaltation to the beholder.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading The bluish tint of balsam firs stood out against the darker foliage of the evergreens that surrounded it, and such trees as cut off the superb view from the piazza had been removed, leaving vistas which were an exaltation to the beholder.
vistasnounUS /ˈvɪstəz/
plural of “vista” — the visual percept of a region
From this reading The bluish tint of balsam firs stood out against the darker foliage of the evergreens that surrounded it, and such trees as cut off the superb view from the piazza had been removed, leaving vistas which were an exaltation to the beholder.
warmlyadverbUS /ˈwɔːrmli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading The beauty of the place sank into Sylvia's heart, and as Miss Martha appeared on the porch to meet the guests, the light of hospitality shone in her face, and the girl forgot that it had ever been difficult to greet her aunt warmly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A NOR'EASTER Anemone Cottage was built partly of boulders taken from the shore.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The bluish tint of balsam firs stood out against the darker foliage of the evergreens that surrounded it, and such trees as cut off the superb view from the piazza had been removed, leaving vistas which were an exaltation to the beholder.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The bluish tint of balsam firs stood out against the darker foliage of the evergreens that surrounded it, and such trees as cut off the superb view from the piazza had been removed, leaving vistas which were an exaltation to the beholder.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Your sail has given you sharp appetites, I'm sure," said Miss Martha, "and dinner is just going to be put on the table."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Your sail has given you sharp appetites, I'm sure," said Miss Martha, "and dinner is just going to be put on the table."
