used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Stepping from this covered way they followed a path which ran at right angles to it, close under the south wall, which was of brick on a low foundation of stone and stout brick buttresses.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Stepping from this covered way they followed a path which ran at right angles to it, close under the south wall, which was of brick on a low foundation of stone and stout brick buttresses.
anglesnounUS /ˈæŋɡəlz/
plural of “angle” — the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians
From this reading Stepping from this covered way they followed a path which ran at right angles to it, close under the south wall, which was of brick on a low foundation of stone and stout brick buttresses.
anointingnoun
the act of applying oil or an oily liquid
From this reading Pauline knew that her father must be in the orchard, for the small door at the end of the path stood open; and just beyond it, and beyond a sunken ditch, sure enough they found him, with a pail of wash and a brush, anointing some trees on which the caterpillars had fastened.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the visitor strode forward Pauline came to a halt, having been taught that to listen to the talk of grown-up people was unbecoming.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Stepping from this covered way they followed a path which ran at right angles to it, close under the south wall, which was of brick on a low foundation of stone and stout brick buttresses.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Couldn’t be better,” he said, nodding grimly.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading As the visitor strode forward Pauline came to a halt, having been taught that to listen to the talk of grown-up people was unbecoming.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading “Couldn’t be better,” he said, nodding grimly.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Pauline knew that her father must be in the orchard, for the small door at the end of the path stood open; and just beyond it, and beyond a sunken ditch, sure enough they found him, with a pail of wash and a brush, anointing some trees on which the caterpillars had fastened.
bricknounUS /brɪk/
rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material
From this reading Stepping from this covered way they followed a path which ran at right angles to it, close under the south wall, which was of brick on a low foundation of stone and stout brick buttresses.
brushverbUS /brʌʃ/
rub with a brush, or as if with a brush
From this reading Pauline knew that her father must be in the orchard, for the small door at the end of the path stood open; and just beyond it, and beyond a sunken ditch, sure enough they found him, with a pail of wash and a brush, anointing some trees on which the caterpillars had fastened.
buttressesnounUS /ˈbʌtrəsəz/
plural of “buttress” — a support usually of stone or brick; supports the wall of a building
From this reading Stepping from this covered way they followed a path which ran at right angles to it, close under the south wall, which was of brick on a low foundation of stone and stout brick buttresses.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading As the visitor strode forward Pauline came to a halt, having been taught that to listen to the talk of grown-up people was unbecoming.
caterpillarsnounUS /ˈkætəpɪlərz/
plural of “caterpillar” — a wormlike and often brightly colored and hairy or spiny larva of a butterfly or moth
From this reading Pauline knew that her father must be in the orchard, for the small door at the end of the path stood open; and just beyond it, and beyond a sunken ditch, sure enough they found him, with a pail of wash and a brush, anointing some trees on which the caterpillars had fastened.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Stepping from this covered way they followed a path which ran at right angles to it, close under the south wall, which was of brick on a low foundation of stone and stout brick buttresses.
Couldn't
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From this reading “Couldn’t be better,” he said, nodding grimly.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading Stepping from this covered way they followed a path which ran at right angles to it, close under the south wall, which was of brick on a low foundation of stone and stout brick buttresses.
ditchnounUS /dɪtʃ/
a long narrow excavation in the earth
From this reading Pauline knew that her father must be in the orchard, for the small door at the end of the path stood open; and just beyond it, and beyond a sunken ditch, sure enough they found him, with a pail of wash and a brush, anointing some trees on which the caterpillars had fastened.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Pauline knew that her father must be in the orchard, for the small door at the end of the path stood open; and just beyond it, and beyond a sunken ditch, sure enough they found him, with a pail of wash and a brush, anointing some trees on which the caterpillars had fastened.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Pauline knew that her father must be in the orchard, for the small door at the end of the path stood open; and just beyond it, and beyond a sunken ditch, sure enough they found him, with a pail of wash and a brush, anointing some trees on which the caterpillars had fastened.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Pauline knew that her father must be in the orchard, for the small door at the end of the path stood open; and just beyond it, and beyond a sunken ditch, sure enough they found him, with a pail of wash and a brush, anointing some trees on which the caterpillars had fastened.
firmly closed or secured
From this reading Pauline knew that her father must be in the orchard, for the small door at the end of the path stood open; and just beyond it, and beyond a sunken ditch, sure enough they found him, with a pail of wash and a brush, anointing some trees on which the caterpillars had fastened.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Pauline knew that her father must be in the orchard, for the small door at the end of the path stood open; and just beyond it, and beyond a sunken ditch, sure enough they found him, with a pail of wash and a brush, anointing some trees on which the caterpillars had fastened.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Stepping from this covered way they followed a path which ran at right angles to it, close under the south wall, which was of brick on a low foundation of stone and stout brick buttresses.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Pauline knew that her father must be in the orchard, for the small door at the end of the path stood open; and just beyond it, and beyond a sunken ditch, sure enough they found him, with a pail of wash and a brush, anointing some trees on which the caterpillars had fastened.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading As the visitor strode forward Pauline came to a halt, having been taught that to listen to the talk of grown-up people was unbecoming.
set up or found
From this reading Pauline knew that her father must be in the orchard, for the small door at the end of the path stood open; and just beyond it, and beyond a sunken ditch, sure enough they found him, with a pail of wash and a brush, anointing some trees on which the caterpillars had fastened.
foundationnounUS /faʊnˈdeɪʃən/
the basis on which something is grounded
From this reading Stepping from this covered way they followed a path which ran at right angles to it, close under the south wall, which was of brick on a low foundation of stone and stout brick buttresses.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Stepping from this covered way they followed a path which ran at right angles to it, close under the south wall, which was of brick on a low foundation of stone and stout brick buttresses.
grimlyadverbUS /ˈɡrɪmli/
in a grim implacable manner
From this reading “Couldn’t be better,” he said, nodding grimly.
grown-up
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From this reading As the visitor strode forward Pauline came to a halt, having been taught that to listen to the talk of grown-up people was unbecoming.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Pauline knew that her father must be in the orchard, for the small door at the end of the path stood open; and just beyond it, and beyond a sunken ditch, sure enough they found him, with a pail of wash and a brush, anointing some trees on which the caterpillars had fastened.
haltverbUS /hɔːlt/
cause to stop
From this reading As the visitor strode forward Pauline came to a halt, having been taught that to listen to the talk of grown-up people was unbecoming.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading As the visitor strode forward Pauline came to a halt, having been taught that to listen to the talk of grown-up people was unbecoming.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Couldn’t be better,” he said, nodding grimly.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Pauline knew that her father must be in the orchard, for the small door at the end of the path stood open; and just beyond it, and beyond a sunken ditch, sure enough they found him, with a pail of wash and a brush, anointing some trees on which the caterpillars had fastened.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Pauline knew that her father must be in the orchard, for the small door at the end of the path stood open; and just beyond it, and beyond a sunken ditch, sure enough they found him, with a pail of wash and a brush, anointing some trees on which the caterpillars had fastened.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In these the visitor’s interest seemed to revive.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading In these the visitor’s interest seemed to revive.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Stepping from this covered way they followed a path which ran at right angles to it, close under the south wall, which was of brick on a low foundation of stone and stout brick buttresses.
and nothing more
From this reading Pauline knew that her father must be in the orchard, for the small door at the end of the path stood open; and just beyond it, and beyond a sunken ditch, sure enough they found him, with a pail of wash and a brush, anointing some trees on which the caterpillars had fastened.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Pauline knew that her father must be in the orchard, for the small door at the end of the path stood open; and just beyond it, and beyond a sunken ditch, sure enough they found him, with a pail of wash and a brush, anointing some trees on which the caterpillars had fastened.
hear with intention
From this reading As the visitor strode forward Pauline came to a halt, having been taught that to listen to the talk of grown-up people was unbecoming.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Stepping from this covered way they followed a path which ran at right angles to it, close under the south wall, which was of brick on a low foundation of stone and stout brick buttresses.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Pauline knew that her father must be in the orchard, for the small door at the end of the path stood open; and just beyond it, and beyond a sunken ditch, sure enough they found him, with a pail of wash and a brush, anointing some trees on which the caterpillars had fastened.
noddingadjectiveUS /ˈnɑːdɪŋ/
having branches or flower heads that bend downward
From this reading “Couldn’t be better,” he said, nodding grimly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Stepping from this covered way they followed a path which ran at right angles to it, close under the south wall, which was of brick on a low foundation of stone and stout brick buttresses.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Stepping from this covered way they followed a path which ran at right angles to it, close under the south wall, which was of brick on a low foundation of stone and stout brick buttresses.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Pauline knew that her father must be in the orchard, for the small door at the end of the path stood open; and just beyond it, and beyond a sunken ditch, sure enough they found him, with a pail of wash and a brush, anointing some trees on which the caterpillars had fastened.
orchardnounUS /ˈɔːrtʃərd/
garden consisting of a small cultivated wood without undergrowth
From this reading Pauline knew that her father must be in the orchard, for the small door at the end of the path stood open; and just beyond it, and beyond a sunken ditch, sure enough they found him, with a pail of wash and a brush, anointing some trees on which the caterpillars had fastened.
pailnounUS /peɪl/
a roughly cylindrical vessel that is open at the top
From this reading Pauline knew that her father must be in the orchard, for the small door at the end of the path stood open; and just beyond it, and beyond a sunken ditch, sure enough they found him, with a pail of wash and a brush, anointing some trees on which the caterpillars had fastened.
a course of conduct
From this reading Stepping from this covered way they followed a path which ran at right angles to it, close under the south wall, which was of brick on a low foundation of stone and stout brick buttresses.
PaulineadjectiveUS /pɔːˈliːn/
relating to Paul the Apostle or his doctrines
From this reading Pauline knew that her father must be in the orchard, for the small door at the end of the path stood open; and just beyond it, and beyond a sunken ditch, sure enough they found him, with a pail of wash and a brush, anointing some trees on which the caterpillars had fastened.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading As the visitor strode forward Pauline came to a halt, having been taught that to listen to the talk of grown-up people was unbecoming.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Stepping from this covered way they followed a path which ran at right angles to it, close under the south wall, which was of brick on a low foundation of stone and stout brick buttresses.
reviveverbUS /rɪˈvaɪv/
cause to regain consciousness
From this reading In these the visitor’s interest seemed to revive.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Stepping from this covered way they followed a path which ran at right angles to it, close under the south wall, which was of brick on a low foundation of stone and stout brick buttresses.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Couldn’t be better,” he said, nodding grimly.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading In these the visitor’s interest seemed to revive.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Pauline knew that her father must be in the orchard, for the small door at the end of the path stood open; and just beyond it, and beyond a sunken ditch, sure enough they found him, with a pail of wash and a brush, anointing some trees on which the caterpillars had fastened.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Pauline knew that her father must be in the orchard, for the small door at the end of the path stood open; and just beyond it, and beyond a sunken ditch, sure enough they found him, with a pail of wash and a brush, anointing some trees on which the caterpillars had fastened.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Stepping from this covered way they followed a path which ran at right angles to it, close under the south wall, which was of brick on a low foundation of stone and stout brick buttresses.
SteppingverbUS /ˈstepɪŋ/
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading Stepping from this covered way they followed a path which ran at right angles to it, close under the south wall, which was of brick on a low foundation of stone and stout brick buttresses.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Stepping from this covered way they followed a path which ran at right angles to it, close under the south wall, which was of brick on a low foundation of stone and stout brick buttresses.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Pauline knew that her father must be in the orchard, for the small door at the end of the path stood open; and just beyond it, and beyond a sunken ditch, sure enough they found him, with a pail of wash and a brush, anointing some trees on which the caterpillars had fastened.
dependable
From this reading Stepping from this covered way they followed a path which ran at right angles to it, close under the south wall, which was of brick on a low foundation of stone and stout brick buttresses.
strodeverbUS /stroʊd/
inflected form of “stride” — walk with long steps
From this reading As the visitor strode forward Pauline came to a halt, having been taught that to listen to the talk of grown-up people was unbecoming.
sunkenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌŋkən/
having a sunken area
From this reading Pauline knew that her father must be in the orchard, for the small door at the end of the path stood open; and just beyond it, and beyond a sunken ditch, sure enough they found him, with a pail of wash and a brush, anointing some trees on which the caterpillars had fastened.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Pauline knew that her father must be in the orchard, for the small door at the end of the path stood open; and just beyond it, and beyond a sunken ditch, sure enough they found him, with a pail of wash and a brush, anointing some trees on which the caterpillars had fastened.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading As the visitor strode forward Pauline came to a halt, having been taught that to listen to the talk of grown-up people was unbecoming.
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading As the visitor strode forward Pauline came to a halt, having been taught that to listen to the talk of grown-up people was unbecoming.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Pauline knew that her father must be in the orchard, for the small door at the end of the path stood open; and just beyond it, and beyond a sunken ditch, sure enough they found him, with a pail of wash and a brush, anointing some trees on which the caterpillars had fastened.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Stepping from this covered way they followed a path which ran at right angles to it, close under the south wall, which was of brick on a low foundation of stone and stout brick buttresses.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading In these the visitor’s interest seemed to revive.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Stepping from this covered way they followed a path which ran at right angles to it, close under the south wall, which was of brick on a low foundation of stone and stout brick buttresses.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Stepping from this covered way they followed a path which ran at right angles to it, close under the south wall, which was of brick on a low foundation of stone and stout brick buttresses.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Stepping from this covered way they followed a path which ran at right angles to it, close under the south wall, which was of brick on a low foundation of stone and stout brick buttresses.
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 Pauline knew that her father must be in the orchard, for the small door at the end of the path stood open; and just beyond it, and beyond a sunken ditch, sure enough they found him, with a pail of wash and a brush, anointing some trees on which the caterpillars had fastened.
unbecomingadjectiveUS /ˌʌnbɪˈkʌmɪŋ/
not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society
From this reading As the visitor strode forward Pauline came to a halt, having been taught that to listen to the talk of grown-up people was unbecoming.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Stepping from this covered way they followed a path which ran at right angles to it, close under the south wall, which was of brick on a low foundation of stone and stout brick buttresses.
someone who visits
From this reading As the visitor strode forward Pauline came to a halt, having been taught that to listen to the talk of grown-up people was unbecoming.
visitor'snounUS /ˈvɪzɪtərz/
possessive form of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading In these the visitor’s interest seemed to revive.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Stepping from this covered way they followed a path which ran at right angles to it, close under the south wall, which was of brick on a low foundation of stone and stout brick buttresses.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Stepping from this covered way they followed a path which ran at right angles to it, close under the south wall, which was of brick on a low foundation of stone and stout brick buttresses.
washverbUS /wɑːʃ/
clean with some chemical process
From this reading Pauline knew that her father must be in the orchard, for the small door at the end of the path stood open; and just beyond it, and beyond a sunken ditch, sure enough they found him, with a pail of wash and a brush, anointing some trees on which the caterpillars had fastened.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Stepping from this covered way they followed a path which ran at right angles to it, close under the south wall, which was of brick on a low foundation of stone and stout brick buttresses.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Stepping from this covered way they followed a path which ran at right angles to it, close under the south wall, which was of brick on a low foundation of stone and stout brick buttresses.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Pauline knew that her father must be in the orchard, for the small door at the end of the path stood open; and just beyond it, and beyond a sunken ditch, sure enough they found him, with a pail of wash and a brush, anointing some trees on which the caterpillars had fastened.
