used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The grassy terraces before the house smelt deliciously, for a water-sprinkler in the grass sent out fine spray like a fountain.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading It was very hot weather, and I had walked across; it had been cool enough in the shelter of the wood but the roads had been blinding hot.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "See how busy I am!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was very hot weather, and I had walked across; it had been cool enough in the shelter of the wood but the roads had been blinding hot.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Sit down, Bawn," she said, coming towards me, having left her hose to run at the foot of a rose tree.
Bawn
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From this reading "Sit down, Bawn," she said, coming towards me, having left her hose to run at the foot of a rose tree.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was very hot weather, and I had walked across; it had been cool enough in the shelter of the wood but the roads had been blinding hot.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The grassy terraces before the house smelt deliciously, for a water-sprinkler in the grass sent out fine spray like a fountain.
blindingadjectiveUS /ˈblaɪndɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading It was very hot weather, and I had walked across; it had been cool enough in the shelter of the wood but the roads had been blinding hot.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading "See how busy I am!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was very hot weather, and I had walked across; it had been cool enough in the shelter of the wood but the roads had been blinding hot.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading "Sit down, Bawn," she said, coming towards me, having left her hose to run at the foot of a rose tree.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading It was very hot weather, and I had walked across; it had been cool enough in the shelter of the wood but the roads had been blinding hot.
deliciouslyadverbUS /dɪˈlɪʃəʃli/
in a very pleasurable manner
From this reading The grassy terraces before the house smelt deliciously, for a water-sprinkler in the grass sent out fine spray like a fountain.
well in the past; former
From this reading OLD, UNHAPPY, FAR-OFF THINGS I found my godmother watering her rose trees on the eastward side of the house from which the sun had now departed.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "Sit down, Bawn," she said, coming towards me, having left her hose to run at the foot of a rose tree.
eastwardadjectiveUS /ˈiːstwərd/
moving toward the east
From this reading OLD, UNHAPPY, FAR-OFF THINGS I found my godmother watering her rose trees on the eastward side of the house from which the sun had now departed.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading It was very hot weather, and I had walked across; it had been cool enough in the shelter of the wood but the roads had been blinding hot.
FAR-OFFadjective
very far away in space or time
From this reading OLD, UNHAPPY, FAR-OFF THINGS I found my godmother watering her rose trees on the eastward side of the house from which the sun had now departed.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading The grassy terraces before the house smelt deliciously, for a water-sprinkler in the grass sent out fine spray like a fountain.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading "Sit down, Bawn," she said, coming towards me, having left her hose to run at the foot of a rose tree.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The grassy terraces before the house smelt deliciously, for a water-sprinkler in the grass sent out fine spray like a fountain.
set up or found
From this reading OLD, UNHAPPY, FAR-OFF THINGS I found my godmother watering her rose trees on the eastward side of the house from which the sun had now departed.
fountainnounUS /ˈfaʊntən/
a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises
From this reading The grassy terraces before the house smelt deliciously, for a water-sprinkler in the grass sent out fine spray like a fountain.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading OLD, UNHAPPY, FAR-OFF THINGS I found my godmother watering her rose trees on the eastward side of the house from which the sun had now departed.
godmothernounUS /ˈɡɑːdmʌðər/
any woman who serves as a sponsor for a child at baptism
From this reading OLD, UNHAPPY, FAR-OFF THINGS I found my godmother watering her rose trees on the eastward side of the house from which the sun had now departed.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading The grassy terraces before the house smelt deliciously, for a water-sprinkler in the grass sent out fine spray like a fountain.
grassyadjectiveUS /ˈɡræsi/
abounding in grass
From this reading The grassy terraces before the house smelt deliciously, for a water-sprinkler in the grass sent out fine spray like a fountain.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading OLD, UNHAPPY, FAR-OFF THINGS I found my godmother watering her rose trees on the eastward side of the house from which the sun had now departed.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading "Sit down, Bawn," she said, coming towards me, having left her hose to run at the foot of a rose tree.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading OLD, UNHAPPY, FAR-OFF THINGS I found my godmother watering her rose trees on the eastward side of the house from which the sun had now departed.
hosenounUS /hoʊz/
socks and stockings and tights collectively (the British include underwear)
From this reading "Sit down, Bawn," she said, coming towards me, having left her hose to run at the foot of a rose tree.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading It was very hot weather, and I had walked across; it had been cool enough in the shelter of the wood but the roads had been blinding hot.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading OLD, UNHAPPY, FAR-OFF THINGS I found my godmother watering her rose trees on the eastward side of the house from which the sun had now departed.
how
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From this reading "See how busy I am!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading OLD, UNHAPPY, FAR-OFF THINGS I found my godmother watering her rose trees on the eastward side of the house from which the sun had now departed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The grassy terraces before the house smelt deliciously, for a water-sprinkler in the grass sent out fine spray like a fountain.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was very hot weather, and I had walked across; it had been cool enough in the shelter of the wood but the roads had been blinding hot.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading "Sit down, Bawn," she said, coming towards me, having left her hose to run at the foot of a rose tree.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The grassy terraces before the house smelt deliciously, for a water-sprinkler in the grass sent out fine spray like a fountain.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Sit down, Bawn," she said, coming towards me, having left her hose to run at the foot of a rose tree.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading OLD, UNHAPPY, FAR-OFF THINGS I found my godmother watering her rose trees on the eastward side of the house from which the sun had now departed.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading OLD, UNHAPPY, FAR-OFF THINGS I found my godmother watering her rose trees on the eastward side of the house from which the sun had now departed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OLD, UNHAPPY, FAR-OFF THINGS I found my godmother watering her rose trees on the eastward side of the house from which the sun had now departed.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading OLD, UNHAPPY, FAR-OFF THINGS I found my godmother watering her rose trees on the eastward side of the house from which the sun had now departed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading OLD, UNHAPPY, FAR-OFF THINGS I found my godmother watering her rose trees on the eastward side of the house from which the sun had now departed.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The grassy terraces before the house smelt deliciously, for a water-sprinkler in the grass sent out fine spray like a fountain.
roadsnounUS /roʊdz/
a partly sheltered anchorage
From this reading It was very hot weather, and I had walked across; it had been cool enough in the shelter of the wood but the roads had been blinding hot.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading OLD, UNHAPPY, FAR-OFF THINGS I found my godmother watering her rose trees on the eastward side of the house from which the sun had now departed.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading "Sit down, Bawn," she said, coming towards me, having left her hose to run at the foot of a rose tree.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Sit down, Bawn," she said, coming towards me, having left her hose to run at the foot of a rose tree.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "See how busy I am!
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading The grassy terraces before the house smelt deliciously, for a water-sprinkler in the grass sent out fine spray like a fountain.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Sit down, Bawn," she said, coming towards me, having left her hose to run at the foot of a rose tree.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading It was very hot weather, and I had walked across; it had been cool enough in the shelter of the wood but the roads had been blinding hot.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading OLD, UNHAPPY, FAR-OFF THINGS I found my godmother watering her rose trees on the eastward side of the house from which the sun had now departed.
be seated
From this reading "Sit down, Bawn," she said, coming towards me, having left her hose to run at the foot of a rose tree.
smeltnounUS /smelt/
small cold-water silvery fish; migrate between salt and fresh water
From this reading The grassy terraces before the house smelt deliciously, for a water-sprinkler in the grass sent out fine spray like a fountain.
spraynounUS /spreɪ/
a pesticide in suspension or solution; intended for spraying
From this reading The grassy terraces before the house smelt deliciously, for a water-sprinkler in the grass sent out fine spray like a fountain.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading OLD, UNHAPPY, FAR-OFF THINGS I found my godmother watering her rose trees on the eastward side of the house from which the sun had now departed.
terracesnounUS /ˈterəsəz/
plural of “terrace” — usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading The grassy terraces before the house smelt deliciously, for a water-sprinkler in the grass sent out fine spray like a fountain.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OLD, UNHAPPY, FAR-OFF THINGS I found my godmother watering her rose trees on the eastward side of the house from which the sun had now departed.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading OLD, UNHAPPY, FAR-OFF THINGS I found my godmother watering her rose trees on the eastward side of the house from which the sun had now departed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Sit down, Bawn," she said, coming towards me, having left her hose to run at the foot of a rose tree.
in the direction of
From this reading "Sit down, Bawn," she said, coming towards me, having left her hose to run at the foot of a rose 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 "Sit down, Bawn," she said, coming towards me, having left her hose to run at the foot of a rose tree.
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 OLD, UNHAPPY, FAR-OFF THINGS I found my godmother watering her rose trees on the eastward side of the house from which the sun had now departed.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading OLD, UNHAPPY, FAR-OFF THINGS I found my godmother watering her rose trees on the eastward side of the house from which the sun had now departed.
precisely as stated
From this reading It was very hot weather, and I had walked across; it had been cool enough in the shelter of the wood but the roads had been blinding hot.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading It was very hot weather, and I had walked across; it had been cool enough in the shelter of the wood but the roads had been blinding hot.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was very hot weather, and I had walked across; it had been cool enough in the shelter of the wood but the roads had been blinding hot.
water-sprinkler
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From this reading The grassy terraces before the house smelt deliciously, for a water-sprinkler in the grass sent out fine spray like a fountain.
wateringnounUS /ˈwɔːtərɪŋ/
shedding tears
From this reading OLD, UNHAPPY, FAR-OFF THINGS I found my godmother watering her rose trees on the eastward side of the house from which the sun had now departed.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading It was very hot weather, and I had walked across; it had been cool enough in the shelter of the wood but the roads had been blinding hot.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading OLD, UNHAPPY, FAR-OFF THINGS I found my godmother watering her rose trees on the eastward side of the house from which the sun had now departed.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading It was very hot weather, and I had walked across; it had been cool enough in the shelter of the wood but the roads had been blinding hot.
