used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The golden rays of a setting sun were vanishing in the west, and a silvered moon was rising serenely over the eastern hills, when the phæton, having distanced the other carriages by a full half hour, reached the foot of the low hill where the Alamar house stood.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading The French windows opening upon the front veranda, sent broad streams of light across the garden and far over the hill.
Alamar
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From this reading The golden rays of a setting sun were vanishing in the west, and a silvered moon was rising serenely over the eastern hills, when the phæton, having distanced the other carriages by a full half hour, reached the foot of the low hill where the Alamar house stood.
Alamares
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From this reading He checked his horses saying: “You see there are two roads here; one goes directly to our house, while the upper one passes close to the gate of the Alamares.
Alice
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From this reading Sounds of music greeted Alice and Clarence on their arrival.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The golden rays of a setting sun were vanishing in the west, and a silvered moon was rising serenely over the eastern hills, when the phæton, having distanced the other carriages by a full half hour, reached the foot of the low hill where the Alamar house stood.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He checked his horses saying: “You see there are two roads here; one goes directly to our house, while the upper one passes close to the gate of the Alamares.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Sounds of music greeted Alice and Clarence on their arrival.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The French windows opening upon the front veranda, sent broad streams of light across the garden and far over the hill.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The golden rays of a setting sun were vanishing in the west, and a silvered moon was rising serenely over the eastern hills, when the phæton, having distanced the other carriages by a full half hour, reached the foot of the low hill where the Alamar house stood.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I can take the upper road if you would like to hear the music.”
carriagesnounUS /ˈkærɪdʒɪz/
plural of “carriage” — a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading The golden rays of a setting sun were vanishing in the west, and a silvered moon was rising serenely over the eastern hills, when the phæton, having distanced the other carriages by a full half hour, reached the foot of the low hill where the Alamar house stood.
checkedadjectiveUS /tʃekt/
patterned with alternating squares of color
From this reading He checked his horses saying: “You see there are two roads here; one goes directly to our house, while the upper one passes close to the gate of the Alamares.
ClarencenounUS /ˈklerəns/
a closed carriage with four wheels and seats for four passengers
From this reading Sounds of music greeted Alice and Clarence on their arrival.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading He checked his horses saying: “You see there are two roads here; one goes directly to our house, while the upper one passes close to the gate of the Alamares.
without deviation
From this reading He checked his horses saying: “You see there are two roads here; one goes directly to our house, while the upper one passes close to the gate of the Alamares.
distancedverbUS /ˈdɪstənst/
past form of “distance” — keep at a distance
From this reading The golden rays of a setting sun were vanishing in the west, and a silvered moon was rising serenely over the eastern hills, when the phæton, having distanced the other carriages by a full half hour, reached the foot of the low hill where the Alamar house stood.
lying toward or situated in the east
From this reading The golden rays of a setting sun were vanishing in the west, and a silvered moon was rising serenely over the eastern hills, when the phæton, having distanced the other carriages by a full half hour, reached the foot of the low hill where the Alamar house stood.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The French windows opening upon the front veranda, sent broad streams of light across the garden and far over the hill.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The golden rays of a setting sun were vanishing in the west, and a silvered moon was rising serenely over the eastern hills, when the phæton, having distanced the other carriages by a full half hour, reached the foot of the low hill where the Alamar house stood.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading The French windows opening upon the front veranda, sent broad streams of light across the garden and far over the hill.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading The French windows opening upon the front veranda, sent broad streams of light across the garden and far over the hill.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The golden rays of a setting sun were vanishing in the west, and a silvered moon was rising serenely over the eastern hills, when the phæton, having distanced the other carriages by a full half hour, reached the foot of the low hill where the Alamar house stood.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading The French windows opening upon the front veranda, sent broad streams of light across the garden and far over the hill.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading He checked his horses saying: “You see there are two roads here; one goes directly to our house, while the upper one passes close to the gate of the Alamares.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading He checked his horses saying: “You see there are two roads here; one goes directly to our house, while the upper one passes close to the gate of the Alamares.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading The golden rays of a setting sun were vanishing in the west, and a silvered moon was rising serenely over the eastern hills, when the phæton, having distanced the other carriages by a full half hour, reached the foot of the low hill where the Alamar house stood.
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading Sounds of music greeted Alice and Clarence on their arrival.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading The golden rays of a setting sun were vanishing in the west, and a silvered moon was rising serenely over the eastern hills, when the phæton, having distanced the other carriages by a full half hour, reached the foot of the low hill where the Alamar house stood.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The golden rays of a setting sun were vanishing in the west, and a silvered moon was rising serenely over the eastern hills, when the phæton, having distanced the other carriages by a full half hour, reached the foot of the low hill where the Alamar house stood.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He checked his horses saying: “You see there are two roads here; one goes directly to our house, while the upper one passes close to the gate of the Alamares.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading I can take the upper road if you would like to hear the music.”
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading He checked his horses saying: “You see there are two roads here; one goes directly to our house, while the upper one passes close to the gate of the Alamares.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading The golden rays of a setting sun were vanishing in the west, and a silvered moon was rising serenely over the eastern hills, when the phæton, having distanced the other carriages by a full half hour, reached the foot of the low hill where the Alamar house stood.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading The golden rays of a setting sun were vanishing in the west, and a silvered moon was rising serenely over the eastern hills, when the phæton, having distanced the other carriages by a full half hour, reached the foot of the low hill where the Alamar house stood.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He checked his horses saying: “You see there are two roads here; one goes directly to our house, while the upper one passes close to the gate of the Alamares.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading He checked his horses saying: “You see there are two roads here; one goes directly to our house, while the upper one passes close to the gate of the Alamares.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The golden rays of a setting sun were vanishing in the west, and a silvered moon was rising serenely over the eastern hills, when the phæton, having distanced the other carriages by a full half hour, reached the foot of the low hill where the Alamar house stood.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The golden rays of a setting sun were vanishing in the west, and a silvered moon was rising serenely over the eastern hills, when the phæton, having distanced the other carriages by a full half hour, reached the foot of the low hill where the Alamar house stood.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I can take the upper road if you would like to hear the music.”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I can take the upper road if you would like to hear the music.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The golden rays of a setting sun were vanishing in the west, and a silvered moon was rising serenely over the eastern hills, when the phæton, having distanced the other carriages by a full half hour, reached the foot of the low hill where the Alamar house stood.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The French windows opening upon the front veranda, sent broad streams of light across the garden and far over the hill.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I can take the upper road if you would like to hear the music.”
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The golden rays of a setting sun were vanishing in the west, and a silvered moon was rising serenely over the eastern hills, when the phæton, having distanced the other carriages by a full half hour, reached the foot of the low hill where the Alamar house stood.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading The golden rays of a setting sun were vanishing in the west, and a silvered moon was rising serenely over the eastern hills, when the phæton, having distanced the other carriages by a full half hour, reached the foot of the low hill where the Alamar house stood.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading Sounds of music greeted Alice and Clarence on their arrival.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The golden rays of a setting sun were vanishing in the west, and a silvered moon was rising serenely over the eastern hills, when the phæton, having distanced the other carriages by a full half hour, reached the foot of the low hill where the Alamar house stood.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Sounds of music greeted Alice and Clarence on their arrival.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He checked his horses saying: “You see there are two roads here; one goes directly to our house, while the upper one passes close to the gate of the Alamares.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading The French windows opening upon the front veranda, sent broad streams of light across the garden and far over the hill.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The golden rays of a setting sun were vanishing in the west, and a silvered moon was rising serenely over the eastern hills, when the phæton, having distanced the other carriages by a full half hour, reached the foot of the low hill where the Alamar house stood.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading He checked his horses saying: “You see there are two roads here; one goes directly to our house, while the upper one passes close to the gate of the Alamares.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The golden rays of a setting sun were vanishing in the west, and a silvered moon was rising serenely over the eastern hills, when the phæton, having distanced the other carriages by a full half hour, reached the foot of the low hill where the Alamar house stood.
passesnounUS /ˈpæsəz/
plural of “pass” — (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls
From this reading He checked his horses saying: “You see there are two roads here; one goes directly to our house, while the upper one passes close to the gate of the Alamares.
phæton
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From this reading The golden rays of a setting sun were vanishing in the west, and a silvered moon was rising serenely over the eastern hills, when the phæton, having distanced the other carriages by a full half hour, reached the foot of the low hill where the Alamar house stood.
raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading The golden rays of a setting sun were vanishing in the west, and a silvered moon was rising serenely over the eastern hills, when the phæton, having distanced the other carriages by a full half hour, reached the foot of the low hill where the Alamar house stood.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The golden rays of a setting sun were vanishing in the west, and a silvered moon was rising serenely over the eastern hills, when the phæton, having distanced the other carriages by a full half hour, reached the foot of the low hill where the Alamar house stood.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading The golden rays of a setting sun were vanishing in the west, and a silvered moon was rising serenely over the eastern hills, when the phæton, having distanced the other carriages by a full half hour, reached the foot of the low hill where the Alamar house stood.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading I can take the upper road if you would like to hear the music.”
roadsnounUS /roʊdz/
a partly sheltered anchorage
From this reading He checked his horses saying: “You see there are two roads here; one goes directly to our house, while the upper one passes close to the gate of the Alamares.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading He checked his horses saying: “You see there are two roads here; one goes directly to our house, while the upper one passes close to the gate of the Alamares.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He checked his horses saying: “You see there are two roads here; one goes directly to our house, while the upper one passes close to the gate of the Alamares.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading The French windows opening upon the front veranda, sent broad streams of light across the garden and far over the hill.
serenelyadverbUS /sərˈiːnəli/
in a peacefully serene manner
From this reading The golden rays of a setting sun were vanishing in the west, and a silvered moon was rising serenely over the eastern hills, when the phæton, having distanced the other carriages by a full half hour, reached the foot of the low hill where the Alamar house stood.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading The golden rays of a setting sun were vanishing in the west, and a silvered moon was rising serenely over the eastern hills, when the phæton, having distanced the other carriages by a full half hour, reached the foot of the low hill where the Alamar house stood.
silvered
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The golden rays of a setting sun were vanishing in the west, and a silvered moon was rising serenely over the eastern hills, when the phæton, having distanced the other carriages by a full half hour, reached the foot of the low hill where the Alamar house stood.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Sounds of music greeted Alice and Clarence on their arrival.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The golden rays of a setting sun were vanishing in the west, and a silvered moon was rising serenely over the eastern hills, when the phæton, having distanced the other carriages by a full half hour, reached the foot of the low hill where the Alamar house stood.
streamsnounUS /striːmz/
plural of “stream” — a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading The French windows opening upon the front veranda, sent broad streams of light across the garden and far over the hill.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The golden rays of a setting sun were vanishing in the west, and a silvered moon was rising serenely over the eastern hills, when the phæton, having distanced the other carriages by a full half hour, reached the foot of the low hill where the Alamar house stood.
carry out
From this reading I can take the upper road if you would like to hear the music.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The golden rays of a setting sun were vanishing in the west, and a silvered moon was rising serenely over the eastern hills, when the phæton, having distanced the other carriages by a full half hour, reached the foot of the low hill where the Alamar house stood.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Sounds of music greeted Alice and Clarence on their arrival.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He checked his horses saying: “You see there are two roads here; one goes directly to our house, while the upper one passes close to the gate of the Alamares.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He checked his horses saying: “You see there are two roads here; one goes directly to our house, while the upper one passes close to the gate of the Alamares.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He checked his horses saying: “You see there are two roads here; one goes directly to our house, while the upper one passes close to the gate of the Alamares.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The French windows opening upon the front veranda, sent broad streams of light across the garden and far over the hill.
the topmost one of two
From this reading He checked his horses saying: “You see there are two roads here; one goes directly to our house, while the upper one passes close to the gate of the Alamares.
vanishingnounUS /ˈvænɪʃɪŋ/
a sudden or mysterious disappearance
From this reading The golden rays of a setting sun were vanishing in the west, and a silvered moon was rising serenely over the eastern hills, when the phæton, having distanced the other carriages by a full half hour, reached the foot of the low hill where the Alamar house stood.
verandanounUS /vərˈændə/
a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
From this reading The French windows opening upon the front veranda, sent broad streams of light across the garden and far over the hill.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The golden rays of a setting sun were vanishing in the west, and a silvered moon was rising serenely over the eastern hills, when the phæton, having distanced the other carriages by a full half hour, reached the foot of the low hill where the Alamar house stood.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The golden rays of a setting sun were vanishing in the west, and a silvered moon was rising serenely over the eastern hills, when the phæton, having distanced the other carriages by a full half hour, reached the foot of the low hill where the Alamar house stood.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading The golden rays of a setting sun were vanishing in the west, and a silvered moon was rising serenely over the eastern hills, when the phæton, having distanced the other carriages by a full half hour, reached the foot of the low hill where the Alamar house stood.
at the time that
From this reading The golden rays of a setting sun were vanishing in the west, and a silvered moon was rising serenely over the eastern hills, when the phæton, having distanced the other carriages by a full half hour, reached the foot of the low hill where the Alamar house stood.
in or at the place that
From this reading The golden rays of a setting sun were vanishing in the west, and a silvered moon was rising serenely over the eastern hills, when the phæton, having distanced the other carriages by a full half hour, reached the foot of the low hill where the Alamar house stood.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He checked his horses saying: “You see there are two roads here; one goes directly to our house, while the upper one passes close to the gate of the Alamares.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading The French windows opening upon the front veranda, sent broad streams of light across the garden and far over the hill.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I can take the upper road if you would like to hear the music.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading He checked his horses saying: “You see there are two roads here; one goes directly to our house, while the upper one passes close to the gate of the Alamares.
