used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading LYNETTE FEEDS THE FAIRIES About six o’clock James Canterton took leave of Guinevere, and passing out through the yew hedge, made his way down the rhododendron walk to the wicket gate that opened on the side of a hill.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading LYNETTE FEEDS THE FAIRIES About six o’clock James Canterton took leave of Guinevere, and passing out through the yew hedge, made his way down the rhododendron walk to the wicket gate that opened on the side of a hill.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading On this hill-side was the “heath garden” that tumbled when in full bloom like a cataract of purple and white wine till it broke against the shadowy edge of a larch wood.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading The spires of the larches descended in glimmering confusion towards the stream that ran among poplars and willows in the bottom of the valley.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LYNETTE FEEDS THE FAIRIES About six o’clock James Canterton took leave of Guinevere, and passing out through the yew hedge, made his way down the rhododendron walk to the wicket gate that opened on the side of a hill.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There was a faint and mysterious murmuring in the tree tops, a sound as of breathing that was only to be heard when one stood still.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There was a faint and mysterious murmuring in the tree tops, a sound as of breathing that was only to be heard when one stood still.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Canterton followed a path that led into the larch wood where the thousands of grey black poles were packed so close together that the eye could not see for more than thirty yards.
bloomnounUS /bluːm/
the organic process of bearing flowers
From this reading On this hill-side was the “heath garden” that tumbled when in full bloom like a cataract of purple and white wine till it broke against the shadowy edge of a larch wood.
the lower side of anything
From this reading The spires of the larches descended in glimmering confusion towards the stream that ran among poplars and willows in the bottom of the valley.
the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation
From this reading There was a faint and mysterious murmuring in the tree tops, a sound as of breathing that was only to be heard when one stood still.
lacking funds
From this reading On this hill-side was the “heath garden” that tumbled when in full bloom like a cataract of purple and white wine till it broke against the shadowy edge of a larch wood.
Canterton
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From this reading LYNETTE FEEDS THE FAIRIES About six o’clock James Canterton took leave of Guinevere, and passing out through the yew hedge, made his way down the rhododendron walk to the wicket gate that opened on the side of a hill.
cataractnounUS /ˈkætərækt/
an eye disease that involves the clouding or opacification of the natural lens of the eye
From this reading On this hill-side was the “heath garden” that tumbled when in full bloom like a cataract of purple and white wine till it broke against the shadowy edge of a larch wood.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Canterton followed a path that led into the larch wood where the thousands of grey black poles were packed so close together that the eye could not see for more than thirty yards.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading The spires of the larches descended in glimmering confusion towards the stream that ran among poplars and willows in the bottom of the valley.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Canterton followed a path that led into the larch wood where the thousands of grey black poles were packed so close together that the eye could not see for more than thirty yards.
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading The spires of the larches descended in glimmering confusion towards the stream that ran among poplars and willows in the bottom of the valley.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading LYNETTE FEEDS THE FAIRIES About six o’clock James Canterton took leave of Guinevere, and passing out through the yew hedge, made his way down the rhododendron walk to the wicket gate that opened on the side of a hill.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading On this hill-side was the “heath garden” that tumbled when in full bloom like a cataract of purple and white wine till it broke against the shadowy edge of a larch wood.
the organ of sight
From this reading Canterton followed a path that led into the larch wood where the thousands of grey black poles were packed so close together that the eye could not see for more than thirty yards.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading There was a faint and mysterious murmuring in the tree tops, a sound as of breathing that was only to be heard when one stood still.
FAIRIESnounUS /ˈferiz/
plural of “fairy” — a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading LYNETTE FEEDS THE FAIRIES About six o’clock James Canterton took leave of Guinevere, and passing out through the yew hedge, made his way down the rhododendron walk to the wicket gate that opened on the side of a hill.
FEEDSnounUS /fiːdz/
plural of “feed” — food for domestic livestock
From this reading LYNETTE FEEDS THE FAIRIES About six o’clock James Canterton took leave of Guinevere, and passing out through the yew hedge, made his way down the rhododendron walk to the wicket gate that opened on the side of a hill.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Canterton followed a path that led into the larch wood where the thousands of grey black poles were packed so close together that the eye could not see for more than thirty yards.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Canterton followed a path that led into the larch wood where the thousands of grey black poles were packed so close together that the eye could not see for more than thirty yards.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading On this hill-side was the “heath garden” that tumbled when in full bloom like a cataract of purple and white wine till it broke against the shadowy edge of a larch wood.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading On this hill-side was the “heath garden” that tumbled when in full bloom like a cataract of purple and white wine till it broke against the shadowy edge of a larch wood.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading LYNETTE FEEDS THE FAIRIES About six o’clock James Canterton took leave of Guinevere, and passing out through the yew hedge, made his way down the rhododendron walk to the wicket gate that opened on the side of a hill.
glimmeringnounUS /ˈɡlɪmərɪŋ/
a slight suggestion or vague understanding
From this reading The spires of the larches descended in glimmering confusion towards the stream that ran among poplars and willows in the bottom of the valley.
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading Canterton followed a path that led into the larch wood where the thousands of grey black poles were packed so close together that the eye could not see for more than thirty yards.
Guineverenoun
(Arthurian legend) wife of King Arthur; in some versions of the legend she became Lancelot's lover and that led to the end of the Knights of the Round Table
From this reading LYNETTE FEEDS THE FAIRIES About six o’clock James Canterton took leave of Guinevere, and passing out through the yew hedge, made his way down the rhododendron walk to the wicket gate that opened on the side of a hill.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading There was a faint and mysterious murmuring in the tree tops, a sound as of breathing that was only to be heard when one stood still.
heathnounUS /hiːθ/
a low evergreen shrub of the family Ericaceae; has small bell-shaped pink or purple flowers
From this reading On this hill-side was the “heath garden” that tumbled when in full bloom like a cataract of purple and white wine till it broke against the shadowy edge of a larch wood.
hedgeverbUS /hedʒ/
avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
From this reading LYNETTE FEEDS THE FAIRIES About six o’clock James Canterton took leave of Guinevere, and passing out through the yew hedge, made his way down the rhododendron walk to the wicket gate that opened on the side of a hill.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading LYNETTE FEEDS THE FAIRIES About six o’clock James Canterton took leave of Guinevere, and passing out through the yew hedge, made his way down the rhododendron walk to the wicket gate that opened on the side of a hill.
hill-side
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From this reading On this hill-side was the “heath garden” that tumbled when in full bloom like a cataract of purple and white wine till it broke against the shadowy edge of a larch wood.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading LYNETTE FEEDS THE FAIRIES About six o’clock James Canterton took leave of Guinevere, and passing out through the yew hedge, made his way down the rhododendron walk to the wicket gate that opened on the side of a hill.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On this hill-side was the “heath garden” that tumbled when in full bloom like a cataract of purple and white wine till it broke against the shadowy edge of a larch wood.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Canterton followed a path that led into the larch wood where the thousands of grey black poles were packed so close together that the eye could not see for more than thirty yards.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading On this hill-side was the “heath garden” that tumbled when in full bloom like a cataract of purple and white wine till it broke against the shadowy edge of a larch wood.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading LYNETTE FEEDS THE FAIRIES About six o’clock James Canterton took leave of Guinevere, and passing out through the yew hedge, made his way down the rhododendron walk to the wicket gate that opened on the side of a hill.
larchnounUS /lɑːrtʃ/
wood of a larch tree
From this reading On this hill-side was the “heath garden” that tumbled when in full bloom like a cataract of purple and white wine till it broke against the shadowy edge of a larch wood.
larches
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From this reading The spires of the larches descended in glimmering confusion towards the stream that ran among poplars and willows in the bottom of the valley.
go away from a place
From this reading LYNETTE FEEDS THE FAIRIES About six o’clock James Canterton took leave of Guinevere, and passing out through the yew hedge, made his way down the rhododendron walk to the wicket gate that opened on the side of a hill.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading Canterton followed a path that led into the larch wood where the thousands of grey black poles were packed so close together that the eye could not see for more than thirty yards.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading On this hill-side was the “heath garden” that tumbled when in full bloom like a cataract of purple and white wine till it broke against the shadowy edge of a larch wood.
LYNETTE
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From this reading LYNETTE FEEDS THE FAIRIES About six o’clock James Canterton took leave of Guinevere, and passing out through the yew hedge, made his way down the rhododendron walk to the wicket gate that opened on the side of a hill.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading LYNETTE FEEDS THE FAIRIES About six o’clock James Canterton took leave of Guinevere, and passing out through the yew hedge, made his way down the rhododendron walk to the wicket gate that opened on the side of a hill.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Canterton followed a path that led into the larch wood where the thousands of grey black poles were packed so close together that the eye could not see for more than thirty yards.
murmuringnounUS /ˈmɜːrmərɪŋ/
a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
From this reading There was a faint and mysterious murmuring in the tree tops, a sound as of breathing that was only to be heard when one stood still.
of an obscure nature
From this reading There was a faint and mysterious murmuring in the tree tops, a sound as of breathing that was only to be heard when one stood still.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Canterton followed a path that led into the larch wood where the thousands of grey black poles were packed so close together that the eye could not see for more than thirty yards.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading LYNETTE FEEDS THE FAIRIES About six o’clock James Canterton took leave of Guinevere, and passing out through the yew hedge, made his way down the rhododendron walk to the wicket gate that opened on the side of a hill.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LYNETTE FEEDS THE FAIRIES About six o’clock James Canterton took leave of Guinevere, and passing out through the yew hedge, made his way down the rhododendron walk to the wicket gate that opened on the side of a hill.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading LYNETTE FEEDS THE FAIRIES About six o’clock James Canterton took leave of Guinevere, and passing out through the yew hedge, made his way down the rhododendron walk to the wicket gate that opened on the side of a hill.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There was a faint and mysterious murmuring in the tree tops, a sound as of breathing that was only to be heard when one stood still.
and nothing more
From this reading There was a faint and mysterious murmuring in the tree tops, a sound as of breathing that was only to be heard when one stood still.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading LYNETTE FEEDS THE FAIRIES About six o’clock James Canterton took leave of Guinevere, and passing out through the yew hedge, made his way down the rhododendron walk to the wicket gate that opened on the side of a hill.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading LYNETTE FEEDS THE FAIRIES About six o’clock James Canterton took leave of Guinevere, and passing out through the yew hedge, made his way down the rhododendron walk to the wicket gate that opened on the side of a hill.
packedadjectiveUS /pækt/
extremely crowed or filled to capacity
From this reading Canterton followed a path that led into the larch wood where the thousands of grey black poles were packed so close together that the eye could not see for more than thirty yards.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading LYNETTE FEEDS THE FAIRIES About six o’clock James Canterton took leave of Guinevere, and passing out through the yew hedge, made his way down the rhododendron walk to the wicket gate that opened on the side of a hill.
a course of conduct
From this reading Canterton followed a path that led into the larch wood where the thousands of grey black poles were packed so close together that the eye could not see for more than thirty yards.
polesnounUS /poʊlz/
plural of “pole” — a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
From this reading Canterton followed a path that led into the larch wood where the thousands of grey black poles were packed so close together that the eye could not see for more than thirty yards.
poplars
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From this reading The spires of the larches descended in glimmering confusion towards the stream that ran among poplars and willows in the bottom of the valley.
a purple color or pigment
From this reading On this hill-side was the “heath garden” that tumbled when in full bloom like a cataract of purple and white wine till it broke against the shadowy edge of a larch wood.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The spires of the larches descended in glimmering confusion towards the stream that ran among poplars and willows in the bottom of the valley.
rhododendronnounUS /ˌroʊdəˈdendrən/
any shrub of the genus Rhododendron: evergreen shrubs or small shrubby trees having leathery leaves and showy clusters of campanulate (bell-shaped) flowers
From this reading LYNETTE FEEDS THE FAIRIES About six o’clock James Canterton took leave of Guinevere, and passing out through the yew hedge, made his way down the rhododendron walk to the wicket gate that opened on the side of a hill.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Canterton followed a path that led into the larch wood where the thousands of grey black poles were packed so close together that the eye could not see for more than thirty yards.
shadowyadjectiveUS /ˈʃædoʊi/
filled with shade
From this reading On this hill-side was the “heath garden” that tumbled when in full bloom like a cataract of purple and white wine till it broke against the shadowy edge of a larch wood.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading LYNETTE FEEDS THE FAIRIES About six o’clock James Canterton took leave of Guinevere, and passing out through the yew hedge, made his way down the rhododendron walk to the wicket gate that opened on the side of a hill.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading LYNETTE FEEDS THE FAIRIES About six o’clock James Canterton took leave of Guinevere, and passing out through the yew hedge, made his way down the rhododendron walk to the wicket gate that opened on the side of a hill.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Canterton followed a path that led into the larch wood where the thousands of grey black poles were packed so close together that the eye could not see for more than thirty yards.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading There was a faint and mysterious murmuring in the tree tops, a sound as of breathing that was only to be heard when one stood still.
spiresnounUS /spaɪrz/
plural of “spire” — a tall tower that forms the superstructure of a building (usually a church or temple) and that tapers to a point at the top
From this reading The spires of the larches descended in glimmering confusion towards the stream that ran among poplars and willows in the bottom of the valley.
not in physical motion
From this reading There was a faint and mysterious murmuring in the tree tops, a sound as of breathing that was only to be heard when one stood still.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading There was a faint and mysterious murmuring in the tree tops, a sound as of breathing that was only to be heard when one stood still.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading The spires of the larches descended in glimmering confusion towards the stream that ran among poplars and willows in the bottom of the valley.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Canterton followed a path that led into the larch wood where the thousands of grey black poles were packed so close together that the eye could not see for more than thirty yards.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading LYNETTE FEEDS THE FAIRIES About six o’clock James Canterton took leave of Guinevere, and passing out through the yew hedge, made his way down the rhododendron walk to the wicket gate that opened on the side of a hill.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LYNETTE FEEDS THE FAIRIES About six o’clock James Canterton took leave of Guinevere, and passing out through the yew hedge, made his way down the rhododendron walk to the wicket gate that opened on the side of a hill.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a faint and mysterious murmuring in the tree tops, a sound as of breathing that was only to be heard when one stood still.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading Canterton followed a path that led into the larch wood where the thousands of grey black poles were packed so close together that the eye could not see for more than thirty yards.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading On this hill-side was the “heath garden” that tumbled when in full bloom like a cataract of purple and white wine till it broke against the shadowy edge of a larch wood.
plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Canterton followed a path that led into the larch wood where the thousands of grey black poles were packed so close together that the eye could not see for more than thirty yards.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading LYNETTE FEEDS THE FAIRIES About six o’clock James Canterton took leave of Guinevere, and passing out through the yew hedge, made his way down the rhododendron walk to the wicket gate that opened on the side of a hill.
up to a particular time
From this reading On this hill-side was the “heath garden” that tumbled when in full bloom like a cataract of purple and white wine till it broke against the shadowy edge of a larch wood.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LYNETTE FEEDS THE FAIRIES About six o’clock James Canterton took leave of Guinevere, and passing out through the yew hedge, made his way down the rhododendron walk to the wicket gate that opened on the side of a hill.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Canterton followed a path that led into the larch wood where the thousands of grey black poles were packed so close together that the eye could not see for more than thirty yards.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading LYNETTE FEEDS THE FAIRIES About six o’clock James Canterton took leave of Guinevere, and passing out through the yew hedge, made his way down the rhododendron walk to the wicket gate that opened on the side of a hill.
topsadjectiveUS /tɑːps/
of the highest quality
From this reading There was a faint and mysterious murmuring in the tree tops, a sound as of breathing that was only to be heard when one stood still.
in the direction of
From this reading The spires of the larches descended in glimmering confusion towards the stream that ran among poplars and willows in the bottom of the valley.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading There was a faint and mysterious murmuring in the tree tops, a sound as of breathing that was only to be heard when one stood still.
tumbledverbUS /ˈtʌmbəld/
past form of “tumble” — fall down, as if collapsing
From this reading On this hill-side was the “heath garden” that tumbled when in full bloom like a cataract of purple and white wine till it broke against the shadowy edge of a larch wood.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading The spires of the larches descended in glimmering confusion towards the stream that ran among poplars and willows in the bottom of the valley.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading LYNETTE FEEDS THE FAIRIES About six o’clock James Canterton took leave of Guinevere, and passing out through the yew hedge, made his way down the rhododendron walk to the wicket gate that opened on the side of a hill.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On this hill-side was the “heath garden” that tumbled when in full bloom like a cataract of purple and white wine till it broke against the shadowy edge of a larch wood.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading LYNETTE FEEDS THE FAIRIES About six o’clock James Canterton took leave of Guinevere, and passing out through the yew hedge, made his way down the rhododendron walk to the wicket gate that opened on the side of a hill.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Canterton followed a path that led into the larch wood where the thousands of grey black poles were packed so close together that the eye could not see for more than thirty yards.
at the time that
From this reading On this hill-side was the “heath garden” that tumbled when in full bloom like a cataract of purple and white wine till it broke against the shadowy edge of a larch wood.
in or at the place that
From this reading Canterton followed a path that led into the larch wood where the thousands of grey black poles were packed so close together that the eye could not see for more than thirty yards.
a Caucasian
From this reading On this hill-side was the “heath garden” that tumbled when in full bloom like a cataract of purple and white wine till it broke against the shadowy edge of a larch wood.
wicketnounUS /ˈwɪkət/
cricket equipment consisting of a set of three stumps topped by crosspieces; used in playing cricket
From this reading LYNETTE FEEDS THE FAIRIES About six o’clock James Canterton took leave of Guinevere, and passing out through the yew hedge, made his way down the rhododendron walk to the wicket gate that opened on the side of a hill.
willowsnounUS /ˈwɪloʊz/
plural of “willow” — any of numerous deciduous trees and shrubs of the genus Salix
From this reading The spires of the larches descended in glimmering confusion towards the stream that ran among poplars and willows in the bottom of the valley.
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading On this hill-side was the “heath garden” that tumbled when in full bloom like a cataract of purple and white wine till it broke against the shadowy edge of a larch wood.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading On this hill-side was the “heath garden” that tumbled when in full bloom like a cataract of purple and white wine till it broke against the shadowy edge of a larch wood.
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading Canterton followed a path that led into the larch wood where the thousands of grey black poles were packed so close together that the eye could not see for more than thirty yards.
yewnounUS /juː/
wood of a yew; especially the durable fine-grained light brown or red wood of the English yew valued for cabinetwork and archery bows
From this reading LYNETTE FEEDS THE FAIRIES About six o’clock James Canterton took leave of Guinevere, and passing out through the yew hedge, made his way down the rhododendron walk to the wicket gate that opened on the side of a hill.
