used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE spring was early this year, and when Pastor Borring went up the avenue to Norby Farm at the beginning of May, the trees were in leaf, and a strong scent of leaves and grass filled the air.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Many of the young trees in the avenue were torn up or broken off, as if after a hurricane; but it was after the working men's procession to Norby on the first of May.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading THE spring was early this year, and when Pastor Borring went up the avenue to Norby Farm at the beginning of May, the trees were in leaf, and a strong scent of leaves and grass filled the air.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE spring was early this year, and when Pastor Borring went up the avenue to Norby Farm at the beginning of May, the trees were in leaf, and a strong scent of leaves and grass filled the air.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Many of the young trees in the avenue were torn up or broken off, as if after a hurricane; but it was after the working men's procession to Norby on the first of May.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE spring was early this year, and when Pastor Borring went up the avenue to Norby Farm at the beginning of May, the trees were in leaf, and a strong scent of leaves and grass filled the air.
a line of approach
From this reading THE spring was early this year, and when Pastor Borring went up the avenue to Norby Farm at the beginning of May, the trees were in leaf, and a strong scent of leaves and grass filled the air.
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading The priest carried a bag in his hand.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading THE spring was early this year, and when Pastor Borring went up the avenue to Norby Farm at the beginning of May, the trees were in leaf, and a strong scent of leaves and grass filled the air.
Borring
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From this reading THE spring was early this year, and when Pastor Borring went up the avenue to Norby Farm at the beginning of May, the trees were in leaf, and a strong scent of leaves and grass filled the air.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading Many of the young trees in the avenue were torn up or broken off, as if after a hurricane; but it was after the working men's procession to Norby on the first of May.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading When the priest came to the garden, he saw Norby inside the fence in a white working coat, busy with some trees.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Many of the young trees in the avenue were torn up or broken off, as if after a hurricane; but it was after the working men's procession to Norby on the first of May.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When the priest came to the garden, he saw Norby inside the fence in a white working coat, busy with some trees.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The priest carried a bag in his hand.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading When the priest came to the garden, he saw Norby inside the fence in a white working coat, busy with some trees.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading THE spring was early this year, and when Pastor Borring went up the avenue to Norby Farm at the beginning of May, the trees were in leaf, and a strong scent of leaves and grass filled the air.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading THE spring was early this year, and when Pastor Borring went up the avenue to Norby Farm at the beginning of May, the trees were in leaf, and a strong scent of leaves and grass filled the air.
enclose with a fence
From this reading When the priest came to the garden, he saw Norby inside the fence in a white working coat, busy with some trees.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading THE spring was early this year, and when Pastor Borring went up the avenue to Norby Farm at the beginning of May, the trees were in leaf, and a strong scent of leaves and grass filled the air.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Many of the young trees in the avenue were torn up or broken off, as if after a hurricane; but it was after the working men's procession to Norby on the first of May.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading When the priest came to the garden, he saw Norby inside the fence in a white working coat, busy with some trees.
the act of departing
From this reading He was going on a sick visit to Lars Kleven up on the hill.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading THE spring was early this year, and when Pastor Borring went up the avenue to Norby Farm at the beginning of May, the trees were in leaf, and a strong scent of leaves and grass filled the air.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The priest carried a bag in his hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was going on a sick visit to Lars Kleven up on the hill.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading He was going on a sick visit to Lars Kleven up on the hill.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The priest carried a bag in his hand.
hurricanenounUS /ˈhɜːrəkeɪn/
a severe tropical cyclone usually with heavy rains and winds moving at 63-136 knots (12 on the Beaufort scale)
From this reading Many of the young trees in the avenue were torn up or broken off, as if after a hurricane; but it was after the working men's procession to Norby on the first of May.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Many of the young trees in the avenue were torn up or broken off, as if after a hurricane; but it was after the working men's procession to Norby on the first of May.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE spring was early this year, and when Pastor Borring went up the avenue to Norby Farm at the beginning of May, the trees were in leaf, and a strong scent of leaves and grass filled the air.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading When the priest came to the garden, he saw Norby inside the fence in a white working coat, busy with some trees.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Many of the young trees in the avenue were torn up or broken off, as if after a hurricane; but it was after the working men's procession to Norby on the first of May.
Kleven
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was going on a sick visit to Lars Kleven up on the hill.
Lars
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was going on a sick visit to Lars Kleven up on the hill.
leafnounUS /liːf/
the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading THE spring was early this year, and when Pastor Borring went up the avenue to Norby Farm at the beginning of May, the trees were in leaf, and a strong scent of leaves and grass filled the air.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading THE spring was early this year, and when Pastor Borring went up the avenue to Norby Farm at the beginning of May, the trees were in leaf, and a strong scent of leaves and grass filled the air.
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 Many of the young trees in the avenue were torn up or broken off, as if after a hurricane; but it was after the working men's procession to Norby on the first of May.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading THE spring was early this year, and when Pastor Borring went up the avenue to Norby Farm at the beginning of May, the trees were in leaf, and a strong scent of leaves and grass filled the air.
men'snounUS /menz/
a public toilet for men
From this reading Many of the young trees in the avenue were torn up or broken off, as if after a hurricane; but it was after the working men's procession to Norby on the first of May.
Norby
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE spring was early this year, and when Pastor Borring went up the avenue to Norby Farm at the beginning of May, the trees were in leaf, and a strong scent of leaves and grass filled the air.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE spring was early this year, and when Pastor Borring went up the avenue to Norby Farm at the beginning of May, the trees were in leaf, and a strong scent of leaves and grass filled the air.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Many of the young trees in the avenue were torn up or broken off, as if after a hurricane; but it was after the working men's procession to Norby on the first of May.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was going on a sick visit to Lars Kleven up on the hill.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Many of the young trees in the avenue were torn up or broken off, as if after a hurricane; but it was after the working men's procession to Norby on the first of May.
PastornounUS /ˈpæstər/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading THE spring was early this year, and when Pastor Borring went up the avenue to Norby Farm at the beginning of May, the trees were in leaf, and a strong scent of leaves and grass filled the air.
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading The priest carried a bag in his hand.
processionnounUS /prəˈseʃən/
(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
From this reading Many of the young trees in the avenue were torn up or broken off, as if after a hurricane; but it was after the working men's procession to Norby on the first of May.
cut with a saw
From this reading When the priest came to the garden, he saw Norby inside the fence in a white working coat, busy with some trees.
scentnounUS /sɛnt/
A distinctive smell or aroma.
From this reading THE spring was early this year, and when Pastor Borring went up the avenue to Norby Farm at the beginning of May, the trees were in leaf, and a strong scent of leaves and grass filled the air.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading He was going on a sick visit to Lars Kleven up on the hill.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading When the priest came to the garden, he saw Norby inside the fence in a white working coat, busy with some trees.
the season of growth
From this reading THE spring was early this year, and when Pastor Borring went up the avenue to Norby Farm at the beginning of May, the trees were in leaf, and a strong scent of leaves and grass filled the air.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading THE spring was early this year, and when Pastor Borring went up the avenue to Norby Farm at the beginning of May, the trees were in leaf, and a strong scent of leaves and grass filled the air.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE spring was early this year, and when Pastor Borring went up the avenue to Norby Farm at the beginning of May, the trees were in leaf, and a strong scent of leaves and grass filled the air.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE spring was early this year, and when Pastor Borring went up the avenue to Norby Farm at the beginning of May, the trees were in leaf, and a strong scent of leaves and grass filled the air.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE spring was early this year, and when Pastor Borring went up the avenue to Norby Farm at the beginning of May, the trees were in leaf, and a strong scent of leaves and grass filled the air.
having edges that are jagged from injury
From this reading Many of the young trees in the avenue were torn up or broken off, as if after a hurricane; but it was after the working men's procession to Norby on the first of May.
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 spring was early this year, and when Pastor Borring went up the avenue to Norby Farm at the beginning of May, the trees were in leaf, and a strong scent of leaves and grass filled the air.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE spring was early this year, and when Pastor Borring went up the avenue to Norby Farm at the beginning of May, the trees were in leaf, and a strong scent of leaves and grass filled the air.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading He was going on a sick visit to Lars Kleven up on the hill.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE spring was early this year, and when Pastor Borring went up the avenue to Norby Farm at the beginning of May, the trees were in leaf, and a strong scent of leaves and grass filled the air.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE spring was early this year, and when Pastor Borring went up the avenue to Norby Farm at the beginning of May, the trees were in leaf, and a strong scent of leaves and grass filled the air.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE spring was early this year, and when Pastor Borring went up the avenue to Norby Farm at the beginning of May, the trees were in leaf, and a strong scent of leaves and grass filled the air.
at the time that
From this reading THE spring was early this year, and when Pastor Borring went up the avenue to Norby Farm at the beginning of May, the trees were in leaf, and a strong scent of leaves and grass filled the air.
a Caucasian
From this reading When the priest came to the garden, he saw Norby inside the fence in a white working coat, busy with some trees.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When the priest came to the garden, he saw Norby inside the fence in a white working coat, busy with some trees.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading Many of the young trees in the avenue were torn up or broken off, as if after a hurricane; but it was after the working men's procession to Norby on the first of May.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading THE spring was early this year, and when Pastor Borring went up the avenue to Norby Farm at the beginning of May, the trees were in leaf, and a strong scent of leaves and grass filled the air.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Many of the young trees in the avenue were torn up or broken off, as if after a hurricane; but it was after the working men's procession to Norby on the first of May.
