used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Carrier Pigeons_ Behind the officers’ house was a carefully tended little home garden.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading She looked up in surprise at the approach of so large a number of people, then smiled in response to Eugenia’s greeting, although she did not rise immediately.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But between the rows of feathery carrots and the stiff spikes of onions, a girl was kneeling.
anklesnounUS /ˈæŋkəlz/
plural of “ankle” — a gliding joint between the distal ends of the tibia and fibula and the proximal end of the talus
From this reading She wore a smock of a coarse blue material, covering her from her throat to her ankles.
move towards
From this reading She looked up in surprise at the approach of so large a number of people, then smiled in response to Eugenia’s greeting, although she did not rise immediately.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She looked up in surprise at the approach of so large a number of people, then smiled in response to Eugenia’s greeting, although she did not rise immediately.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There were no flowers, except a few perennials, blooming on unconscious of the war which for the past three years had been destroying the land that nourished them.
BehindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading _Carrier Pigeons_ Behind the officers’ house was a carefully tended little home garden.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading But between the rows of feathery carrots and the stiff spikes of onions, a girl was kneeling.
bloomingnounUS /ˈbluːmɪŋ/
the organic process of bearing flowers
From this reading There were no flowers, except a few perennials, blooming on unconscious of the war which for the past three years had been destroying the land that nourished them.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading She wore a smock of a coarse blue material, covering her from her throat to her ankles.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But between the rows of feathery carrots and the stiff spikes of onions, a girl was kneeling.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading _Carrier Pigeons_ Behind the officers’ house was a carefully tended little home garden.
CarriernounUS /ˈkæriər/
someone whose employment involves carrying something
From this reading _Carrier Pigeons_ Behind the officers’ house was a carefully tended little home garden.
carrotsnounUS /ˈkærəts/
plural of “carrot” — deep orange edible root of the cultivated carrot plant
From this reading But between the rows of feathery carrots and the stiff spikes of onions, a girl was kneeling.
coarseadjectiveUS /kɔːrs/
of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles
From this reading She wore a smock of a coarse blue material, covering her from her throat to her ankles.
coveringnounUS /ˈkʌvərɪŋ/
a natural object that covers or envelops
From this reading She wore a smock of a coarse blue material, covering her from her throat to her ankles.
destroyingverbUS /dɪˈstrɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “destroy” — do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of
From this reading There were no flowers, except a few perennials, blooming on unconscious of the war which for the past three years had been destroying the land that nourished them.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She looked up in surprise at the approach of so large a number of people, then smiled in response to Eugenia’s greeting, although she did not rise immediately.
Eugenia'snounUS /ˌjuːˈdʒiːniəz/
possessive form of “eugenia” — tropical trees and shrubs with aromatic leaves and often valuable hard wood
From this reading She looked up in surprise at the approach of so large a number of people, then smiled in response to Eugenia’s greeting, although she did not rise immediately.
apart from; not including
From this reading There were no flowers, except a few perennials, blooming on unconscious of the war which for the past three years had been destroying the land that nourished them.
featheryadjectiveUS /ˈfeðəri/
resembling or suggesting a feather or feathers
From this reading But between the rows of feathery carrots and the stiff spikes of onions, a girl was kneeling.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading There were no flowers, except a few perennials, blooming on unconscious of the war which for the past three years had been destroying the land that nourished them.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading There were no flowers, except a few perennials, blooming on unconscious of the war which for the past three years had been destroying the land that nourished them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There were no flowers, except a few perennials, blooming on unconscious of the war which for the past three years had been destroying the land that nourished them.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She wore a smock of a coarse blue material, covering her from her throat to her ankles.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading _Carrier Pigeons_ Behind the officers’ house was a carefully tended little home garden.
a young female
From this reading But between the rows of feathery carrots and the stiff spikes of onions, a girl was kneeling.
greetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading She looked up in surprise at the approach of so large a number of people, then smiled in response to Eugenia’s greeting, although she did not rise immediately.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There were no flowers, except a few perennials, blooming on unconscious of the war which for the past three years had been destroying the land that nourished them.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She wore a smock of a coarse blue material, covering her from her throat to her ankles.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading _Carrier Pigeons_ Behind the officers’ house was a carefully tended little home garden.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading _Carrier Pigeons_ Behind the officers’ house was a carefully tended little home garden.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading She looked up in surprise at the approach of so large a number of people, then smiled in response to Eugenia’s greeting, although she did not rise immediately.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She looked up in surprise at the approach of so large a number of people, then smiled in response to Eugenia’s greeting, although she did not rise immediately.
kneelingnounUS /ˈniːlɪŋ/
supporting yourself on your knees
From this reading But between the rows of feathery carrots and the stiff spikes of onions, a girl was kneeling.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading There were no flowers, except a few perennials, blooming on unconscious of the war which for the past three years had been destroying the land that nourished them.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She looked up in surprise at the approach of so large a number of people, then smiled in response to Eugenia’s greeting, although she did not rise immediately.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading _Carrier Pigeons_ Behind the officers’ house was a carefully tended little home garden.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She looked up in surprise at the approach of so large a number of people, then smiled in response to Eugenia’s greeting, although she did not rise immediately.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading She wore a smock of a coarse blue material, covering her from her throat to her ankles.
not any; not one
From this reading There were no flowers, except a few perennials, blooming on unconscious of the war which for the past three years had been destroying the land that nourished them.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She looked up in surprise at the approach of so large a number of people, then smiled in response to Eugenia’s greeting, although she did not rise immediately.
nourishedadjectiveUS /ˈnɜːrɪʃt/
being provided with adequate nourishment
From this reading There were no flowers, except a few perennials, blooming on unconscious of the war which for the past three years had been destroying the land that nourished them.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading She looked up in surprise at the approach of so large a number of people, then smiled in response to Eugenia’s greeting, although she did not rise immediately.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There were no flowers, except a few perennials, blooming on unconscious of the war which for the past three years had been destroying the land that nourished them.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading _Carrier Pigeons_ Behind the officers’ house was a carefully tended little home garden.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There were no flowers, except a few perennials, blooming on unconscious of the war which for the past three years had been destroying the land that nourished them.
onionsnounUS /ˈʌnjənz/
plural of “onion” — the bulb of an onion plant
From this reading But between the rows of feathery carrots and the stiff spikes of onions, a girl was kneeling.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading There were no flowers, except a few perennials, blooming on unconscious of the war which for the past three years had been destroying the land that nourished them.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading She looked up in surprise at the approach of so large a number of people, then smiled in response to Eugenia’s greeting, although she did not rise immediately.
perennialsnounUS /pərˈeniəlz/
plural of “perennial” — (botany) a plant lasting for three seasons or more
From this reading There were no flowers, except a few perennials, blooming on unconscious of the war which for the past three years had been destroying the land that nourished them.
PigeonsnounUS /ˈpɪdʒənz/
plural of “pigeon” — wild and domesticated birds having a heavy body and short legs
From this reading _Carrier Pigeons_ Behind the officers’ house was a carefully tended little home garden.
responsenounUS /rɪˈspɑːns/
a result
From this reading She looked up in surprise at the approach of so large a number of people, then smiled in response to Eugenia’s greeting, although she did not rise immediately.
move upward
From this reading She looked up in surprise at the approach of so large a number of people, then smiled in response to Eugenia’s greeting, although she did not rise immediately.
rowsnounUS /roʊz/
plural of “row” — an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading But between the rows of feathery carrots and the stiff spikes of onions, a girl was kneeling.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She looked up in surprise at the approach of so large a number of people, then smiled in response to Eugenia’s greeting, although she did not rise immediately.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading She looked up in surprise at the approach of so large a number of people, then smiled in response to Eugenia’s greeting, although she did not rise immediately.
smocknounUS /smɑːk/
a loose coverall (coat or frock) reaching down to the ankles
From this reading She wore a smock of a coarse blue material, covering her from her throat to her ankles.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She looked up in surprise at the approach of so large a number of people, then smiled in response to Eugenia’s greeting, although she did not rise immediately.
spikesnounUS /spaɪks/
plural of “spike” — a transient variation in voltage or current
From this reading But between the rows of feathery carrots and the stiff spikes of onions, a girl was kneeling.
not moving or operating freely
From this reading But between the rows of feathery carrots and the stiff spikes of onions, a girl was kneeling.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading She looked up in surprise at the approach of so large a number of people, then smiled in response to Eugenia’s greeting, although she did not rise immediately.
tendedverbUS /ˈtendɪd/
past form of “tend” — have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined
From this reading _Carrier Pigeons_ Behind the officers’ house was a carefully tended little home garden.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There were no flowers, except a few perennials, blooming on unconscious of the war which for the past three years had been destroying the land that nourished them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Carrier Pigeons_ Behind the officers’ house was a carefully tended little home garden.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading There were no flowers, except a few perennials, blooming on unconscious of the war which for the past three years had been destroying the land that nourished them.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading She looked up in surprise at the approach of so large a number of people, then smiled in response to Eugenia’s greeting, although she did not rise immediately.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were no flowers, except a few perennials, blooming on unconscious of the war which for the past three years had been destroying the land that nourished them.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading There were no flowers, except a few perennials, blooming on unconscious of the war which for the past three years had been destroying the land that nourished them.
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading She wore a smock of a coarse blue material, covering her from her throat to her ankles.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She looked up in surprise at the approach of so large a number of people, then smiled in response to Eugenia’s greeting, although she did not rise immediately.
not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead
From this reading There were no flowers, except a few perennials, blooming on unconscious of the war which for the past three years had been destroying the land that nourished them.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She looked up in surprise at the approach of so large a number of people, then smiled in response to Eugenia’s greeting, although she did not rise immediately.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading There were no flowers, except a few perennials, blooming on unconscious of the war which for the past three years had been destroying the land that nourished them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Carrier Pigeons_ Behind the officers’ house was a carefully tended little home garden.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were no flowers, except a few perennials, blooming on unconscious of the war which for the past three years had been destroying the land that nourished them.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There were no flowers, except a few perennials, blooming on unconscious of the war which for the past three years had been destroying the land that nourished them.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading She wore a smock of a coarse blue material, covering her from her throat to her ankles.
a late time of life
From this reading There were no flowers, except a few perennials, blooming on unconscious of the war which for the past three years had been destroying the land that nourished them.
