adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After the midday meal, while walking about the place, Mr. Howitt found a well worn path; it led him to the group of pines not far from the house, where five rough head stones marked the five mounds placed side by side.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading After the midday meal, while walking about the place, Mr. Howitt found a well worn path; it led him to the group of pines not far from the house, where five rough head stones marked the five mounds placed side by side.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Beneath the pines the needles made a carpet, firm and smooth, figured by the wild woodbine that clambered over the graves; moss had gathered on the head stones, and the wind, in the dark branches above, moaned ceaselessly.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the midday meal, while walking about the place, Mr. Howitt found a well worn path; it led him to the group of pines not far from the house, where five rough head stones marked the five mounds placed side by side.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading A little apart from these was another mound, alone.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Beneath the pines the needles made a carpet, firm and smooth, figured by the wild woodbine that clambered over the graves; moss had gathered on the head stones, and the wind, in the dark branches above, moaned ceaselessly.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading A little apart from these was another mound, alone.
apartadverbUS /əˈpɑːrt/
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading A little apart from these was another mound, alone.
BeneathprepositionUS /bɪˈniːθ/
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading Beneath the pines the needles made a carpet, firm and smooth, figured by the wild woodbine that clambered over the graves; moss had gathered on the head stones, and the wind, in the dark branches above, moaned ceaselessly.
branchesnounUS /ˈbræntʃəz/
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading Beneath the pines the needles made a carpet, firm and smooth, figured by the wild woodbine that clambered over the graves; moss had gathered on the head stones, and the wind, in the dark branches above, moaned ceaselessly.
builtadjectiveUS /bɪlt/
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading About the little plot of ground a rustic fence of poles was built, and the path led to a stile by which one might enter the enclosure.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading After the midday meal, while walking about the place, Mr. Howitt found a well worn path; it led him to the group of pines not far from the house, where five rough head stones marked the five mounds placed side by side.
carpetnounUS /ˈkɑːrpət/
floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading Beneath the pines the needles made a carpet, firm and smooth, figured by the wild woodbine that clambered over the graves; moss had gathered on the head stones, and the wind, in the dark branches above, moaned ceaselessly.
ceaselesslyadverbUS /ˈsiːzləsli/
with unflagging resolve
From this reading Beneath the pines the needles made a carpet, firm and smooth, figured by the wild woodbine that clambered over the graves; moss had gathered on the head stones, and the wind, in the dark branches above, moaned ceaselessly.
clamberedverbUS /ˈklæmbərd/
past form of “clamber” — climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling
From this reading Beneath the pines the needles made a carpet, firm and smooth, figured by the wild woodbine that clambered over the graves; moss had gathered on the head stones, and the wind, in the dark branches above, moaned ceaselessly.
darknounUS /dɑːrk/
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Beneath the pines the needles made a carpet, firm and smooth, figured by the wild woodbine that clambered over the graves; moss had gathered on the head stones, and the wind, in the dark branches above, moaned ceaselessly.
enclosurenounUS /enˈkloʊʒər/
a structure consisting of an area that has been enclosed for some purpose
From this reading About the little plot of ground a rustic fence of poles was built, and the path led to a stile by which one might enter the enclosure.
enterverbUS /ˈentər/
to come or go into
From this reading About the little plot of ground a rustic fence of poles was built, and the path led to a stile by which one might enter the enclosure.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading After the midday meal, while walking about the place, Mr. Howitt found a well worn path; it led him to the group of pines not far from the house, where five rough head stones marked the five mounds placed side by side.
fenceverbUS /fens/
enclose with a fence
From this reading About the little plot of ground a rustic fence of poles was built, and the path led to a stile by which one might enter the enclosure.
figuredadjectiveUS /ˈfɪɡjərd/
(of e.g. fabric design) adorned with patterns
From this reading Beneath the pines the needles made a carpet, firm and smooth, figured by the wild woodbine that clambered over the graves; moss had gathered on the head stones, and the wind, in the dark branches above, moaned ceaselessly.
firmadjectiveUS /fɜːrm/
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading Beneath the pines the needles made a carpet, firm and smooth, figured by the wild woodbine that clambered over the graves; moss had gathered on the head stones, and the wind, in the dark branches above, moaned ceaselessly.
fivenounUS /faɪv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading After the midday meal, while walking about the place, Mr. Howitt found a well worn path; it led him to the group of pines not far from the house, where five rough head stones marked the five mounds placed side by side.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading After the midday meal, while walking about the place, Mr. Howitt found a well worn path; it led him to the group of pines not far from the house, where five rough head stones marked the five mounds placed side by side.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading After the midday meal, while walking about the place, Mr. Howitt found a well worn path; it led him to the group of pines not far from the house, where five rough head stones marked the five mounds placed side by side.
gatheredadjectiveUS /ˈɡæðərd/
brought together in one place
From this reading Beneath the pines the needles made a carpet, firm and smooth, figured by the wild woodbine that clambered over the graves; moss had gathered on the head stones, and the wind, in the dark branches above, moaned ceaselessly.
gravesnounUS /ɡreɪvz/
English writer known for his interest in mythology and in the classics (1895-1985)
From this reading Beneath the pines the needles made a carpet, firm and smooth, figured by the wild woodbine that clambered over the graves; moss had gathered on the head stones, and the wind, in the dark branches above, moaned ceaselessly.
groundnounUS /ɡraʊnd/
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading About the little plot of ground a rustic fence of poles was built, and the path led to a stile by which one might enter the enclosure.
groupnounUS /ɡruːp/
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading After the midday meal, while walking about the place, Mr. Howitt found a well worn path; it led him to the group of pines not far from the house, where five rough head stones marked the five mounds placed side by side.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Beneath the pines the needles made a carpet, firm and smooth, figured by the wild woodbine that clambered over the graves; moss had gathered on the head stones, and the wind, in the dark branches above, moaned ceaselessly.
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading After the midday meal, while walking about the place, Mr. Howitt found a well worn path; it led him to the group of pines not far from the house, where five rough head stones marked the five mounds placed side by side.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading After the midday meal, while walking about the place, Mr. Howitt found a well worn path; it led him to the group of pines not far from the house, where five rough head stones marked the five mounds placed side by side.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading After the midday meal, while walking about the place, Mr. Howitt found a well worn path; it led him to the group of pines not far from the house, where five rough head stones marked the five mounds placed side by side.
Howitt
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From this reading After the midday meal, while walking about the place, Mr. Howitt found a well worn path; it led him to the group of pines not far from the house, where five rough head stones marked the five mounds placed side by side.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Beneath the pines the needles made a carpet, firm and smooth, figured by the wild woodbine that clambered over the graves; moss had gathered on the head stones, and the wind, in the dark branches above, moaned ceaselessly.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading After the midday meal, while walking about the place, Mr. Howitt found a well worn path; it led him to the group of pines not far from the house, where five rough head stones marked the five mounds placed side by side.
JESTnounUS /dʒest/
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading “JEST NOBODY.”
lednounUS /led/
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 After the midday meal, while walking about the place, Mr. Howitt found a well worn path; it led him to the group of pines not far from the house, where five rough head stones marked the five mounds placed side by side.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A little apart from these was another mound, alone.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Beneath the pines the needles made a carpet, firm and smooth, figured by the wild woodbine that clambered over the graves; moss had gathered on the head stones, and the wind, in the dark branches above, moaned ceaselessly.
markedadjectiveUS /mɑːrkt/
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading After the midday meal, while walking about the place, Mr. Howitt found a well worn path; it led him to the group of pines not far from the house, where five rough head stones marked the five mounds placed side by side.
mealnounUS /miːl/
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading After the midday meal, while walking about the place, Mr. Howitt found a well worn path; it led him to the group of pines not far from the house, where five rough head stones marked the five mounds placed side by side.
middaynounUS /ˈmɪddeɪ/
the middle of the day
From this reading After the midday meal, while walking about the place, Mr. Howitt found a well worn path; it led him to the group of pines not far from the house, where five rough head stones marked the five mounds placed side by side.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading About the little plot of ground a rustic fence of poles was built, and the path led to a stile by which one might enter the enclosure.
moanedverbUS /moʊnd/
past form of “moan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure
From this reading Beneath the pines the needles made a carpet, firm and smooth, figured by the wild woodbine that clambered over the graves; moss had gathered on the head stones, and the wind, in the dark branches above, moaned ceaselessly.
mossnounUS /mɔːs/
tiny leafy-stemmed flowerless plants
From this reading Beneath the pines the needles made a carpet, firm and smooth, figured by the wild woodbine that clambered over the graves; moss had gathered on the head stones, and the wind, in the dark branches above, moaned ceaselessly.
moundnounUS /maʊnd/
(baseball) the slight elevation on which the pitcher stands
From this reading A little apart from these was another mound, alone.
moundsnounUS /maʊndz/
plural of “mound” — (baseball) the slight elevation on which the pitcher stands
From this reading After the midday meal, while walking about the place, Mr. Howitt found a well worn path; it led him to the group of pines not far from the house, where five rough head stones marked the five mounds placed side by side.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading After the midday meal, while walking about the place, Mr. Howitt found a well worn path; it led him to the group of pines not far from the house, where five rough head stones marked the five mounds placed side by side.
needlesnounUS /ˈniːdəlz/
plural of “needle” — the leaf of a conifer
From this reading Beneath the pines the needles made a carpet, firm and smooth, figured by the wild woodbine that clambered over the graves; moss had gathered on the head stones, and the wind, in the dark branches above, moaned ceaselessly.
NOBODYpronounUS /ˈnoʊbɑːdiː/
no person; not anyone
From this reading “JEST NOBODY.”
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading After the midday meal, while walking about the place, Mr. Howitt found a well worn path; it led him to the group of pines not far from the house, where five rough head stones marked the five mounds placed side by side.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After the midday meal, while walking about the place, Mr. Howitt found a well worn path; it led him to the group of pines not far from the house, where five rough head stones marked the five mounds placed side by side.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Beneath the pines the needles made a carpet, firm and smooth, figured by the wild woodbine that clambered over the graves; moss had gathered on the head stones, and the wind, in the dark branches above, moaned ceaselessly.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading About the little plot of ground a rustic fence of poles was built, and the path led to a stile by which one might enter the enclosure.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Beneath the pines the needles made a carpet, firm and smooth, figured by the wild woodbine that clambered over the graves; moss had gathered on the head stones, and the wind, in the dark branches above, moaned ceaselessly.
pathnounUS /pæθ/
a course of conduct
From this reading After the midday meal, while walking about the place, Mr. Howitt found a well worn path; it led him to the group of pines not far from the house, where five rough head stones marked the five mounds placed side by side.
pinesnounUS /paɪnz/
plural of “pine” — a coniferous tree
From this reading After the midday meal, while walking about the place, Mr. Howitt found a well worn path; it led him to the group of pines not far from the house, where five rough head stones marked the five mounds placed side by side.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading After the midday meal, while walking about the place, Mr. Howitt found a well worn path; it led him to the group of pines not far from the house, where five rough head stones marked the five mounds placed side by side.
placedadjectiveUS /pleɪst/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading After the midday meal, while walking about the place, Mr. Howitt found a well worn path; it led him to the group of pines not far from the house, where five rough head stones marked the five mounds placed side by side.
plotnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading About the little plot of ground a rustic fence of poles was built, and the path led to a stile by which one might enter the enclosure.
polesnounUS /poʊlz/
plural of “pole” — a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
From this reading About the little plot of ground a rustic fence of poles was built, and the path led to a stile by which one might enter the enclosure.
roughadjectiveUS /rʌf/
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading After the midday meal, while walking about the place, Mr. Howitt found a well worn path; it led him to the group of pines not far from the house, where five rough head stones marked the five mounds placed side by side.
rusticadjectiveUS /ˈrʌstɪk/
characteristic of rural life
From this reading About the little plot of ground a rustic fence of poles was built, and the path led to a stile by which one might enter the enclosure.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading After the midday meal, while walking about the place, Mr. Howitt found a well worn path; it led him to the group of pines not far from the house, where five rough head stones marked the five mounds placed side by side.
smoothadjectiveUS /smuːð/
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading Beneath the pines the needles made a carpet, firm and smooth, figured by the wild woodbine that clambered over the graves; moss had gathered on the head stones, and the wind, in the dark branches above, moaned ceaselessly.
stilenounUS /staɪl/
an upright that is a member in a door or window frame
From this reading About the little plot of ground a rustic fence of poles was built, and the path led to a stile by which one might enter the enclosure.
stonesnounUS /stoʊnz/
plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading After the midday meal, while walking about the place, Mr. Howitt found a well worn path; it led him to the group of pines not far from the house, where five rough head stones marked the five mounds placed side by side.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Beneath the pines the needles made a carpet, firm and smooth, figured by the wild woodbine that clambered over the graves; moss had gathered on the head stones, and the wind, in the dark branches above, moaned ceaselessly.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After the midday meal, while walking about the place, Mr. Howitt found a well worn path; it led him to the group of pines not far from the house, where five rough head stones marked the five mounds placed side by side.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading A little apart from these was another mound, alone.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After the midday meal, while walking about the place, Mr. Howitt found a well worn path; it led him to the group of pines not far from the house, where five rough head stones marked the five mounds placed side by side.
walkingadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːkɪŋ/
close enough to be walked to
From this reading After the midday meal, while walking about the place, Mr. Howitt found a well worn path; it led him to the group of pines not far from the house, where five rough head stones marked the five mounds placed side by side.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A little apart from these was another mound, alone.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading After the midday meal, while walking about the place, Mr. Howitt found a well worn path; it led him to the group of pines not far from the house, where five rough head stones marked the five mounds placed side by side.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading After the midday meal, while walking about the place, Mr. Howitt found a well worn path; it led him to the group of pines not far from the house, where five rough head stones marked the five mounds placed side by side.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading About the little plot of ground a rustic fence of poles was built, and the path led to a stile by which one might enter the enclosure.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading After the midday meal, while walking about the place, Mr. Howitt found a well worn path; it led him to the group of pines not far from the house, where five rough head stones marked the five mounds placed side by side.
wildadjectiveUS /waɪld/
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Beneath the pines the needles made a carpet, firm and smooth, figured by the wild woodbine that clambered over the graves; moss had gathered on the head stones, and the wind, in the dark branches above, moaned ceaselessly.
windnounUS /waɪnd/
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Beneath the pines the needles made a carpet, firm and smooth, figured by the wild woodbine that clambered over the graves; moss had gathered on the head stones, and the wind, in the dark branches above, moaned ceaselessly.
woodbinenoun
common North American vine with compound leaves and bluish-black berrylike fruit
From this reading Beneath the pines the needles made a carpet, firm and smooth, figured by the wild woodbine that clambered over the graves; moss had gathered on the head stones, and the wind, in the dark branches above, moaned ceaselessly.
wornverbUS /wɔːrn/
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading After the midday meal, while walking about the place, Mr. Howitt found a well worn path; it led him to the group of pines not far from the house, where five rough head stones marked the five mounds placed side by side.
