used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Upon a neighboring bank sheep were browsing; in the distance cow-bells tinkled, and the drowsy cowherds followed the cattle, faithful as the shepherds who tended their flocks on the Judean hills.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE MEETING BENEATH THE OAKS The mist was lifting from the earth and nature lay wrapped in the rosy peace of daybreak as the sun's shafts of gold pierced the foliage, illumining the historic ground of the Oaks.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading From this stronghold of glistening arms, however, the surrounding country stretched tranquil and serene.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE MEETING BENEATH THE OAKS The mist was lifting from the earth and nature lay wrapped in the rosy peace of daybreak as the sun's shafts of gold pierced the foliage, illumining the historic ground of the Oaks.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading Beneath the spreading trees were assembled a group of persons variously disposed.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading Upon a neighboring bank sheep were browsing; in the distance cow-bells tinkled, and the drowsy cowherds followed the cattle, faithful as the shepherds who tended their flocks on the Judean hills.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading THE MEETING BENEATH THE OAKS The mist was lifting from the earth and nature lay wrapped in the rosy peace of daybreak as the sun's shafts of gold pierced the foliage, illumining the historic ground of the Oaks.
browsingnounUS /ˈbraʊzɪŋ/
reading superficially or at random
From this reading Upon a neighboring bank sheep were browsing; in the distance cow-bells tinkled, and the drowsy cowherds followed the cattle, faithful as the shepherds who tended their flocks on the Judean hills.
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading Upon a neighboring bank sheep were browsing; in the distance cow-bells tinkled, and the drowsy cowherds followed the cattle, faithful as the shepherds who tended their flocks on the Judean hills.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading From this stronghold of glistening arms, however, the surrounding country stretched tranquil and serene.
cow-bells
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From this reading Upon a neighboring bank sheep were browsing; in the distance cow-bells tinkled, and the drowsy cowherds followed the cattle, faithful as the shepherds who tended their flocks on the Judean hills.
cowherds
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From this reading Upon a neighboring bank sheep were browsing; in the distance cow-bells tinkled, and the drowsy cowherds followed the cattle, faithful as the shepherds who tended their flocks on the Judean hills.
daybreaknounUS /ˈdeɪbreɪk/
the first light of day
From this reading THE MEETING BENEATH THE OAKS The mist was lifting from the earth and nature lay wrapped in the rosy peace of daybreak as the sun's shafts of gold pierced the foliage, illumining the historic ground of the Oaks.
dew-bejeweled
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From this reading Like shining lances, they gleamed from the interstices in the leafy roof to the dew-bejeweled sward.
having made preparations
From this reading Beneath the spreading trees were assembled a group of persons variously disposed.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Upon a neighboring bank sheep were browsing; in the distance cow-bells tinkled, and the drowsy cowherds followed the cattle, faithful as the shepherds who tended their flocks on the Judean hills.
drowsyadjectiveUS /ˈdraʊzi/
half asleep
From this reading Upon a neighboring bank sheep were browsing; in the distance cow-bells tinkled, and the drowsy cowherds followed the cattle, faithful as the shepherds who tended their flocks on the Judean hills.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading THE MEETING BENEATH THE OAKS The mist was lifting from the earth and nature lay wrapped in the rosy peace of daybreak as the sun's shafts of gold pierced the foliage, illumining the historic ground of the Oaks.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading Upon a neighboring bank sheep were browsing; in the distance cow-bells tinkled, and the drowsy cowherds followed the cattle, faithful as the shepherds who tended their flocks on the Judean hills.
flocksnounUS /flɑːks/
plural of “flock” — a church congregation guided by a pastor
From this reading Upon a neighboring bank sheep were browsing; in the distance cow-bells tinkled, and the drowsy cowherds followed the cattle, faithful as the shepherds who tended their flocks on the Judean hills.
foliagenounUS /ˈfoʊlɪdʒ/
the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading THE MEETING BENEATH THE OAKS The mist was lifting from the earth and nature lay wrapped in the rosy peace of daybreak as the sun's shafts of gold pierced the foliage, illumining the historic ground of the Oaks.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Upon a neighboring bank sheep were browsing; in the distance cow-bells tinkled, and the drowsy cowherds followed the cattle, faithful as the shepherds who tended their flocks on the Judean hills.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE MEETING BENEATH THE OAKS The mist was lifting from the earth and nature lay wrapped in the rosy peace of daybreak as the sun's shafts of gold pierced the foliage, illumining the historic ground of the Oaks.
gleamedverbUS /ɡliːmd/
past form of “gleam” — be shiny, as if wet
From this reading Like shining lances, they gleamed from the interstices in the leafy roof to the dew-bejeweled sward.
glisteningadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɪsənɪŋ/
reflecting light
From this reading From this stronghold of glistening arms, however, the surrounding country stretched tranquil and serene.
coins made of gold
From this reading THE MEETING BENEATH THE OAKS The mist was lifting from the earth and nature lay wrapped in the rosy peace of daybreak as the sun's shafts of gold pierced the foliage, illumining the historic ground of the Oaks.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading THE MEETING BENEATH THE OAKS The mist was lifting from the earth and nature lay wrapped in the rosy peace of daybreak as the sun's shafts of gold pierced the foliage, illumining the historic ground of the Oaks.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading Beneath the spreading trees were assembled a group of persons variously disposed.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Upon a neighboring bank sheep were browsing; in the distance cow-bells tinkled, and the drowsy cowherds followed the cattle, faithful as the shepherds who tended their flocks on the Judean hills.
historicadjectiveUS /hɪˈstɔːrɪk/
belonging to the past; of what is important or famous in the past
From this reading THE MEETING BENEATH THE OAKS The mist was lifting from the earth and nature lay wrapped in the rosy peace of daybreak as the sun's shafts of gold pierced the foliage, illumining the historic ground of the Oaks.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading From this stronghold of glistening arms, however, the surrounding country stretched tranquil and serene.
illumining
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From this reading THE MEETING BENEATH THE OAKS The mist was lifting from the earth and nature lay wrapped in the rosy peace of daybreak as the sun's shafts of gold pierced the foliage, illumining the historic ground of the Oaks.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE MEETING BENEATH THE OAKS The mist was lifting from the earth and nature lay wrapped in the rosy peace of daybreak as the sun's shafts of gold pierced the foliage, illumining the historic ground of the Oaks.
interstices
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From this reading Like shining lances, they gleamed from the interstices in the leafy roof to the dew-bejeweled sward.
Judean
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From this reading Upon a neighboring bank sheep were browsing; in the distance cow-bells tinkled, and the drowsy cowherds followed the cattle, faithful as the shepherds who tended their flocks on the Judean hills.
lances
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From this reading Like shining lances, they gleamed from the interstices in the leafy roof to the dew-bejeweled sward.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading THE MEETING BENEATH THE OAKS The mist was lifting from the earth and nature lay wrapped in the rosy peace of daybreak as the sun's shafts of gold pierced the foliage, illumining the historic ground of the Oaks.
leafyadjectiveUS /ˈliːfi/
having or covered with leaves
From this reading Like shining lances, they gleamed from the interstices in the leafy roof to the dew-bejeweled sward.
liftingverbUS /ˈlɪftɪŋ/
-ing form of “lift” — raise from a lower to a higher position
From this reading THE MEETING BENEATH THE OAKS The mist was lifting from the earth and nature lay wrapped in the rosy peace of daybreak as the sun's shafts of gold pierced the foliage, illumining the historic ground of the Oaks.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Like shining lances, they gleamed from the interstices in the leafy roof to the dew-bejeweled sward.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading THE MEETING BENEATH THE OAKS The mist was lifting from the earth and nature lay wrapped in the rosy peace of daybreak as the sun's shafts of gold pierced the foliage, illumining the historic ground of the Oaks.
become covered with mist
From this reading THE MEETING BENEATH THE OAKS The mist was lifting from the earth and nature lay wrapped in the rosy peace of daybreak as the sun's shafts of gold pierced the foliage, illumining the historic ground of the Oaks.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading THE MEETING BENEATH THE OAKS The mist was lifting from the earth and nature lay wrapped in the rosy peace of daybreak as the sun's shafts of gold pierced the foliage, illumining the historic ground of the Oaks.
neighboringadjectiveUS /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
having a common boundary or edge; abutting; touching
From this reading Upon a neighboring bank sheep were browsing; in the distance cow-bells tinkled, and the drowsy cowherds followed the cattle, faithful as the shepherds who tended their flocks on the Judean hills.
OAKSnounUS /oʊks/
plural of “oak” — the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading THE MEETING BENEATH THE OAKS The mist was lifting from the earth and nature lay wrapped in the rosy peace of daybreak as the sun's shafts of gold pierced the foliage, illumining the historic ground of the Oaks.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MEETING BENEATH THE OAKS The mist was lifting from the earth and nature lay wrapped in the rosy peace of daybreak as the sun's shafts of gold pierced the foliage, illumining the historic ground of the Oaks.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Upon a neighboring bank sheep were browsing; in the distance cow-bells tinkled, and the drowsy cowherds followed the cattle, faithful as the shepherds who tended their flocks on the Judean hills.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading THE MEETING BENEATH THE OAKS The mist was lifting from the earth and nature lay wrapped in the rosy peace of daybreak as the sun's shafts of gold pierced the foliage, illumining the historic ground of the Oaks.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading Beneath the spreading trees were assembled a group of persons variously disposed.
piercedadjectiveUS /pɪrst/
having a hole cut through
From this reading THE MEETING BENEATH THE OAKS The mist was lifting from the earth and nature lay wrapped in the rosy peace of daybreak as the sun's shafts of gold pierced the foliage, illumining the historic ground of the Oaks.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading Like shining lances, they gleamed from the interstices in the leafy roof to the dew-bejeweled sward.
rosyadjectiveUS /ˈroʊzi/
reflecting optimism
From this reading THE MEETING BENEATH THE OAKS The mist was lifting from the earth and nature lay wrapped in the rosy peace of daybreak as the sun's shafts of gold pierced the foliage, illumining the historic ground of the Oaks.
sereneadjectiveUS /sərˈiːn/
not agitated; without losing self-possession
From this reading From this stronghold of glistening arms, however, the surrounding country stretched tranquil and serene.
shaftsnounUS /ʃæfts/
plural of “shaft” — a line that forms the length of an arrow pointer
From this reading THE MEETING BENEATH THE OAKS The mist was lifting from the earth and nature lay wrapped in the rosy peace of daybreak as the sun's shafts of gold pierced the foliage, illumining the historic ground of the Oaks.
woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat
From this reading Upon a neighboring bank sheep were browsing; in the distance cow-bells tinkled, and the drowsy cowherds followed the cattle, faithful as the shepherds who tended their flocks on the Judean hills.
shepherdsnounUS /ˈʃepərdz/
plural of “shepherd” — a clergyman who watches over a group of people
From this reading Upon a neighboring bank sheep were browsing; in the distance cow-bells tinkled, and the drowsy cowherds followed the cattle, faithful as the shepherds who tended their flocks on the Judean hills.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading Like shining lances, they gleamed from the interstices in the leafy roof to the dew-bejeweled sward.
spreadingnounUS /ˈspredɪŋ/
process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space
From this reading Beneath the spreading trees were assembled a group of persons variously disposed.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading From this stronghold of glistening arms, however, the surrounding country stretched tranquil and serene.
strongholdnounUS /ˈstrɔːŋhoʊld/
a strongly fortified defensive structure
From this reading From this stronghold of glistening arms, however, the surrounding country stretched tranquil and serene.
sun'snounUS /sʌnz/
possessive form of “sun” — the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading THE MEETING BENEATH THE OAKS The mist was lifting from the earth and nature lay wrapped in the rosy peace of daybreak as the sun's shafts of gold pierced the foliage, illumining the historic ground of the Oaks.
surroundingadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋ/
closely encircling
From this reading From this stronghold of glistening arms, however, the surrounding country stretched tranquil and serene.
swardnounUS /swɔːrd/
surface layer of ground containing a mat of grass and grass roots
From this reading Like shining lances, they gleamed from the interstices in the leafy roof to the dew-bejeweled sward.
tendedverbUS /ˈtendɪd/
past form of “tend” — have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined
From this reading Upon a neighboring bank sheep were browsing; in the distance cow-bells tinkled, and the drowsy cowherds followed the cattle, faithful as the shepherds who tended their flocks on the Judean hills.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MEETING BENEATH THE OAKS The mist was lifting from the earth and nature lay wrapped in the rosy peace of daybreak as the sun's shafts of gold pierced the foliage, illumining the historic ground of the Oaks.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Upon a neighboring bank sheep were browsing; in the distance cow-bells tinkled, and the drowsy cowherds followed the cattle, faithful as the shepherds who tended their flocks on the Judean hills.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Like shining lances, they gleamed from the interstices in the leafy roof to the dew-bejeweled sward.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading From this stronghold of glistening arms, however, the surrounding country stretched tranquil and serene.
tinkledverbUS /ˈtɪŋkəld/
past form of “tinkle” — make or emit a high sound
From this reading Upon a neighboring bank sheep were browsing; in the distance cow-bells tinkled, and the drowsy cowherds followed the cattle, faithful as the shepherds who tended their flocks on the Judean hills.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Like shining lances, they gleamed from the interstices in the leafy roof to the dew-bejeweled sward.
tranquiladjectiveUS /ˈtræŋkwəl/
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
From this reading From this stronghold of glistening arms, however, the surrounding country stretched tranquil and serene.
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 Beneath the spreading trees were assembled a group of persons variously disposed.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Upon a neighboring bank sheep were browsing; in the distance cow-bells tinkled, and the drowsy cowherds followed the cattle, faithful as the shepherds who tended their flocks on the Judean hills.
variouslyadverbUS /ˈveriəsli/
in diverse ways
From this reading Beneath the spreading trees were assembled a group of persons variously disposed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE MEETING BENEATH THE OAKS The mist was lifting from the earth and nature lay wrapped in the rosy peace of daybreak as the sun's shafts of gold pierced the foliage, illumining the historic ground of the Oaks.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Upon a neighboring bank sheep were browsing; in the distance cow-bells tinkled, and the drowsy cowherds followed the cattle, faithful as the shepherds who tended their flocks on the Judean hills.
which person or people
From this reading Upon a neighboring bank sheep were browsing; in the distance cow-bells tinkled, and the drowsy cowherds followed the cattle, faithful as the shepherds who tended their flocks on the Judean hills.
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading THE MEETING BENEATH THE OAKS The mist was lifting from the earth and nature lay wrapped in the rosy peace of daybreak as the sun's shafts of gold pierced the foliage, illumining the historic ground of the Oaks.
