used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At the coach-house two grooms were busy washing and polishing a new and fashionable coach; while the neigh of horses resounded from the stable.
anew
From this reading Spring, gentle spring, had thrown aside the funeral garb of winter, and earth awoke again to vigorous life.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Grinselhof reappeared in all the splendor of its wild, natural scenery; its majestic oaks displayed their verdant domes, its roses bloomed as sweetly as of old, elder-blossoms filled the air with delicious odor, butterflies fluttered through the garden, and every thicket was vocal with the song of birds.
(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 Grinselhof reappeared in all the splendor of its wild, natural scenery; its majestic oaks displayed their verdant domes, its roses bloomed as sweetly as of old, elder-blossoms filled the air with delicious odor, butterflies fluttered through the garden, and every thicket was vocal with the song of birds.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Spring, gentle spring, had thrown aside the funeral garb of winter, and earth awoke again to vigorous life.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Yet immediately around the house there was more life and movement than formerly.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Grinselhof reappeared in all the splendor of its wild, natural scenery; its majestic oaks displayed their verdant domes, its roses bloomed as sweetly as of old, elder-blossoms filled the air with delicious odor, butterflies fluttered through the garden, and every thicket was vocal with the song of birds.
on or to one side
From this reading Spring, gentle spring, had thrown aside the funeral garb of winter, and earth awoke again to vigorous life.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Nothing seemed changed at Grinselhof: its roads, its paths, were still deserted, and sad was the silence that reigned in its shadows.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading Spring, gentle spring, had thrown aside the funeral garb of winter, and earth awoke again to vigorous life.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading Grinselhof reappeared in all the splendor of its wild, natural scenery; its majestic oaks displayed their verdant domes, its roses bloomed as sweetly as of old, elder-blossoms filled the air with delicious odor, butterflies fluttered through the garden, and every thicket was vocal with the song of birds.
bloomedverbUS /bluːmd/
past form of “bloom” — produce or yield flowers
From this reading Grinselhof reappeared in all the splendor of its wild, natural scenery; its majestic oaks displayed their verdant domes, its roses bloomed as sweetly as of old, elder-blossoms filled the air with delicious odor, butterflies fluttered through the garden, and every thicket was vocal with the song of birds.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading At the coach-house two grooms were busy washing and polishing a new and fashionable coach; while the neigh of horses resounded from the stable.
butterfliesnounUS /ˈbʌtərflaɪz/
plural of “butterfly” — diurnal insect typically having a slender body with knobbed antennae and broad colorful wings
From this reading Grinselhof reappeared in all the splendor of its wild, natural scenery; its majestic oaks displayed their verdant domes, its roses bloomed as sweetly as of old, elder-blossoms filled the air with delicious odor, butterflies fluttered through the garden, and every thicket was vocal with the song of birds.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading Nothing seemed changed at Grinselhof: its roads, its paths, were still deserted, and sad was the silence that reigned in its shadows.
teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading At the coach-house two grooms were busy washing and polishing a new and fashionable coach; while the neigh of horses resounded from the stable.
coach-house
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From this reading At the coach-house two grooms were busy washing and polishing a new and fashionable coach; while the neigh of horses resounded from the stable.
deliciousadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪʃəs/
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading Grinselhof reappeared in all the splendor of its wild, natural scenery; its majestic oaks displayed their verdant domes, its roses bloomed as sweetly as of old, elder-blossoms filled the air with delicious odor, butterflies fluttered through the garden, and every thicket was vocal with the song of birds.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading Nothing seemed changed at Grinselhof: its roads, its paths, were still deserted, and sad was the silence that reigned in its shadows.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading Grinselhof reappeared in all the splendor of its wild, natural scenery; its majestic oaks displayed their verdant domes, its roses bloomed as sweetly as of old, elder-blossoms filled the air with delicious odor, butterflies fluttered through the garden, and every thicket was vocal with the song of birds.
domesnounUS /doʊmz/
plural of “dome” — a concave shape whose distinguishing characteristic is that the concavity faces downward
From this reading Grinselhof reappeared in all the splendor of its wild, natural scenery; its majestic oaks displayed their verdant domes, its roses bloomed as sweetly as of old, elder-blossoms filled the air with delicious odor, butterflies fluttered through the garden, and every thicket was vocal with the song of birds.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Spring, gentle spring, had thrown aside the funeral garb of winter, and earth awoke again to vigorous life.
elder-blossoms
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From this reading Grinselhof reappeared in all the splendor of its wild, natural scenery; its majestic oaks displayed their verdant domes, its roses bloomed as sweetly as of old, elder-blossoms filled the air with delicious odor, butterflies fluttered through the garden, and every thicket was vocal with the song of birds.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Grinselhof reappeared in all the splendor of its wild, natural scenery; its majestic oaks displayed their verdant domes, its roses bloomed as sweetly as of old, elder-blossoms filled the air with delicious odor, butterflies fluttered through the garden, and every thicket was vocal with the song of birds.
fashionableadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənəbəl/
being or in accordance with current social fashions
From this reading At the coach-house two grooms were busy washing and polishing a new and fashionable coach; while the neigh of horses resounded from the stable.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Grinselhof reappeared in all the splendor of its wild, natural scenery; its majestic oaks displayed their verdant domes, its roses bloomed as sweetly as of old, elder-blossoms filled the air with delicious odor, butterflies fluttered through the garden, and every thicket was vocal with the song of birds.
flutteredverbUS /ˈflʌtərd/
past form of “flutter” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading Grinselhof reappeared in all the splendor of its wild, natural scenery; its majestic oaks displayed their verdant domes, its roses bloomed as sweetly as of old, elder-blossoms filled the air with delicious odor, butterflies fluttered through the garden, and every thicket was vocal with the song of birds.
at a previous time
From this reading Yet immediately around the house there was more life and movement than formerly.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading At the coach-house two grooms were busy washing and polishing a new and fashionable coach; while the neigh of horses resounded from the stable.
funeralnounUS /ˈfjuːnərəl/
a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated
From this reading Spring, gentle spring, had thrown aside the funeral garb of winter, and earth awoke again to vigorous life.
garbnounUS /ɡɑːrb/
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
From this reading Spring, gentle spring, had thrown aside the funeral garb of winter, and earth awoke again to vigorous life.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Grinselhof reappeared in all the splendor of its wild, natural scenery; its majestic oaks displayed their verdant domes, its roses bloomed as sweetly as of old, elder-blossoms filled the air with delicious odor, butterflies fluttered through the garden, and every thicket was vocal with the song of birds.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading Spring, gentle spring, had thrown aside the funeral garb of winter, and earth awoke again to vigorous life.
Grinselhof
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From this reading Grinselhof reappeared in all the splendor of its wild, natural scenery; its majestic oaks displayed their verdant domes, its roses bloomed as sweetly as of old, elder-blossoms filled the air with delicious odor, butterflies fluttered through the garden, and every thicket was vocal with the song of birds.
groomsnounUS /ɡruːmz/
plural of “groom” — a man participant in his own marriage ceremony
From this reading At the coach-house two grooms were busy washing and polishing a new and fashionable coach; while the neigh of horses resounded from the stable.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Spring, gentle spring, had thrown aside the funeral garb of winter, and earth awoke again to vigorous life.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading At the coach-house two grooms were busy washing and polishing a new and fashionable coach; while the neigh of horses resounded from the stable.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Yet immediately around the house there was more life and movement than formerly.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Yet immediately around the house there was more life and movement than formerly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Grinselhof reappeared in all the splendor of its wild, natural scenery; its majestic oaks displayed their verdant domes, its roses bloomed as sweetly as of old, elder-blossoms filled the air with delicious odor, butterflies fluttered through the garden, and every thicket was vocal with the song of birds.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Grinselhof reappeared in all the splendor of its wild, natural scenery; its majestic oaks displayed their verdant domes, its roses bloomed as sweetly as of old, elder-blossoms filled the air with delicious odor, butterflies fluttered through the garden, and every thicket was vocal with the song of birds.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Spring, gentle spring, had thrown aside the funeral garb of winter, and earth awoke again to vigorous life.
majesticadjectiveUS /məˈdʒestɪk/
majestic in manner or bearing; superior to mundane matters
From this reading Grinselhof reappeared in all the splendor of its wild, natural scenery; its majestic oaks displayed their verdant domes, its roses bloomed as sweetly as of old, elder-blossoms filled the air with delicious odor, butterflies fluttered through the garden, and every thicket was vocal with the song of birds.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Yet immediately around the house there was more life and movement than formerly.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading Yet immediately around the house there was more life and movement than formerly.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Grinselhof reappeared in all the splendor of its wild, natural scenery; its majestic oaks displayed their verdant domes, its roses bloomed as sweetly as of old, elder-blossoms filled the air with delicious odor, butterflies fluttered through the garden, and every thicket was vocal with the song of birds.
neighnounUS /neɪ/
the characteristic sounds made by a horse
From this reading At the coach-house two grooms were busy washing and polishing a new and fashionable coach; while the neigh of horses resounded from the stable.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading At the coach-house two grooms were busy washing and polishing a new and fashionable coach; while the neigh of horses resounded from the stable.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing seemed changed at Grinselhof: its roads, its paths, were still deserted, and sad was the silence that reigned in its shadows.
oaksnounUS /oʊks/
plural of “oak” — the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading Grinselhof reappeared in all the splendor of its wild, natural scenery; its majestic oaks displayed their verdant domes, its roses bloomed as sweetly as of old, elder-blossoms filled the air with delicious odor, butterflies fluttered through the garden, and every thicket was vocal with the song of birds.
odornounUS /ˈoʊdər/
any property detected by the olfactory system
From this reading Grinselhof reappeared in all the splendor of its wild, natural scenery; its majestic oaks displayed their verdant domes, its roses bloomed as sweetly as of old, elder-blossoms filled the air with delicious odor, butterflies fluttered through the garden, and every thicket was vocal with the song of birds.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Spring, gentle spring, had thrown aside the funeral garb of winter, and earth awoke again to vigorous life.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Grinselhof reappeared in all the splendor of its wild, natural scenery; its majestic oaks displayed their verdant domes, its roses bloomed as sweetly as of old, elder-blossoms filled the air with delicious odor, butterflies fluttered through the garden, and every thicket was vocal with the song of birds.
pathsnounUS /pæðz/
plural of “path” — a course of conduct
From this reading Nothing seemed changed at Grinselhof: its roads, its paths, were still deserted, and sad was the silence that reigned in its shadows.
polishingnounUS /ˈpɑːlɪʃɪŋ/
the work of making something smooth and shiny by rubbing or waxing it
From this reading At the coach-house two grooms were busy washing and polishing a new and fashionable coach; while the neigh of horses resounded from the stable.
reappearedverbUS /ˌriːəˈpɪrd/
past form of “reappear” — appear again
From this reading Grinselhof reappeared in all the splendor of its wild, natural scenery; its majestic oaks displayed their verdant domes, its roses bloomed as sweetly as of old, elder-blossoms filled the air with delicious odor, butterflies fluttered through the garden, and every thicket was vocal with the song of birds.
reignedverbUS /reɪnd/
past form of “reign” — have sovereign power
From this reading Nothing seemed changed at Grinselhof: its roads, its paths, were still deserted, and sad was the silence that reigned in its shadows.
resounded
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From this reading At the coach-house two grooms were busy washing and polishing a new and fashionable coach; while the neigh of horses resounded from the stable.
roadsnounUS /roʊdz/
a partly sheltered anchorage
From this reading Nothing seemed changed at Grinselhof: its roads, its paths, were still deserted, and sad was the silence that reigned in its shadows.
plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Grinselhof reappeared in all the splendor of its wild, natural scenery; its majestic oaks displayed their verdant domes, its roses bloomed as sweetly as of old, elder-blossoms filled the air with delicious odor, butterflies fluttered through the garden, and every thicket was vocal with the song of birds.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading Nothing seemed changed at Grinselhof: its roads, its paths, were still deserted, and sad was the silence that reigned in its shadows.
scenerynounUS /ˈsiːnəri/
the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale
From this reading Grinselhof reappeared in all the splendor of its wild, natural scenery; its majestic oaks displayed their verdant domes, its roses bloomed as sweetly as of old, elder-blossoms filled the air with delicious odor, butterflies fluttered through the garden, and every thicket was vocal with the song of birds.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Nothing seemed changed at Grinselhof: its roads, its paths, were still deserted, and sad was the silence that reigned in its shadows.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading Nothing seemed changed at Grinselhof: its roads, its paths, were still deserted, and sad was the silence that reigned in its shadows.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Nothing seemed changed at Grinselhof: its roads, its paths, were still deserted, and sad was the silence that reigned in its shadows.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading Grinselhof reappeared in all the splendor of its wild, natural scenery; its majestic oaks displayed their verdant domes, its roses bloomed as sweetly as of old, elder-blossoms filled the air with delicious odor, butterflies fluttered through the garden, and every thicket was vocal with the song of birds.
splendornounUS /ˈsplen.dər/
Magnificent and splendid appearance; grandeur and brilliance.
From this reading Grinselhof reappeared in all the splendor of its wild, natural scenery; its majestic oaks displayed their verdant domes, its roses bloomed as sweetly as of old, elder-blossoms filled the air with delicious odor, butterflies fluttered through the garden, and every thicket was vocal with the song of birds.
the season of growth
From this reading Spring, gentle spring, had thrown aside the funeral garb of winter, and earth awoke again to vigorous life.
stableadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪbəl/
resistant to change of position or condition
From this reading At the coach-house two grooms were busy washing and polishing a new and fashionable coach; while the neigh of horses resounded from the stable.
not in physical motion
From this reading Nothing seemed changed at Grinselhof: its roads, its paths, were still deserted, and sad was the silence that reigned in its shadows.
sweetlyadverbUS /ˈswiːtli/
in an affectionate or loving manner (“sweet” is sometimes a poetic or informal variant of “sweetly”)
From this reading Grinselhof reappeared in all the splendor of its wild, natural scenery; its majestic oaks displayed their verdant domes, its roses bloomed as sweetly as of old, elder-blossoms filled the air with delicious odor, butterflies fluttered through the garden, and every thicket was vocal with the song of birds.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Yet immediately around the house there was more life and movement than formerly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Nothing seemed changed at Grinselhof: its roads, its paths, were still deserted, and sad was the silence that reigned in its shadows.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Spring, gentle spring, had thrown aside the funeral garb of winter, and earth awoke again to vigorous life.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Grinselhof reappeared in all the splendor of its wild, natural scenery; its majestic oaks displayed their verdant domes, its roses bloomed as sweetly as of old, elder-blossoms filled the air with delicious odor, butterflies fluttered through the garden, and every thicket was vocal with the song of birds.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Yet immediately around the house there was more life and movement than formerly.
thicketnounUS /ˈθɪkɪt/
a dense growth of bushes
From this reading Grinselhof reappeared in all the splendor of its wild, natural scenery; its majestic oaks displayed their verdant domes, its roses bloomed as sweetly as of old, elder-blossoms filled the air with delicious odor, butterflies fluttered through the garden, and every thicket was vocal with the song of birds.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Grinselhof reappeared in all the splendor of its wild, natural scenery; its majestic oaks displayed their verdant domes, its roses bloomed as sweetly as of old, elder-blossoms filled the air with delicious odor, butterflies fluttered through the garden, and every thicket was vocal with the song of birds.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading Spring, gentle spring, had thrown aside the funeral garb of winter, and earth awoke again to vigorous life.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Spring, gentle spring, had thrown aside the funeral garb of winter, and earth awoke again to vigorous life.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading At the coach-house two grooms were busy washing and polishing a new and fashionable coach; while the neigh of horses resounded from the stable.
verdantadjectiveUS /ˈvɜːrdənt/
characterized by abundance of verdure
From this reading Grinselhof reappeared in all the splendor of its wild, natural scenery; its majestic oaks displayed their verdant domes, its roses bloomed as sweetly as of old, elder-blossoms filled the air with delicious odor, butterflies fluttered through the garden, and every thicket was vocal with the song of birds.
vigorousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪɡərəs/
characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
From this reading Spring, gentle spring, had thrown aside the funeral garb of winter, and earth awoke again to vigorous life.
vocaladjectiveUS /ˈvoʊkəl/
relating to or designed for or using the singing voice
From this reading Grinselhof reappeared in all the splendor of its wild, natural scenery; its majestic oaks displayed their verdant domes, its roses bloomed as sweetly as of old, elder-blossoms filled the air with delicious odor, butterflies fluttered through the garden, and every thicket was vocal with the song of birds.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Grinselhof reappeared in all the splendor of its wild, natural scenery; its majestic oaks displayed their verdant domes, its roses bloomed as sweetly as of old, elder-blossoms filled the air with delicious odor, butterflies fluttered through the garden, and every thicket was vocal with the song of birds.
washingnounUS /ˈwɑːʃɪŋ/
the work of cleansing (usually with soap and water)
From this reading At the coach-house two grooms were busy washing and polishing a new and fashionable coach; while the neigh of horses resounded from the stable.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Nothing seemed changed at Grinselhof: its roads, its paths, were still deserted, and sad was the silence that reigned in its shadows.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading At the coach-house two grooms were busy washing and polishing a new and fashionable coach; while the neigh of horses resounded from the stable.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Grinselhof reappeared in all the splendor of its wild, natural scenery; its majestic oaks displayed their verdant domes, its roses bloomed as sweetly as of old, elder-blossoms filled the air with delicious odor, butterflies fluttered through the garden, and every thicket was vocal with the song of birds.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Spring, gentle spring, had thrown aside the funeral garb of winter, and earth awoke again to vigorous life.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Grinselhof reappeared in all the splendor of its wild, natural scenery; its majestic oaks displayed their verdant domes, its roses bloomed as sweetly as of old, elder-blossoms filled the air with delicious odor, butterflies fluttered through the garden, and every thicket was vocal with the song of birds.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet immediately around the house there was more life and movement than formerly.
