AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading F. A. Cowperwood, Guardian It was some time after this first encounter before Cowperwood saw Berenice again, and then only for a few days in that region of the Pocono Mountains where Mrs. Carter had her summer home.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading F. A. Cowperwood, Guardian It was some time after this first encounter before Cowperwood saw Berenice again, and then only for a few days in that region of the Pocono Mountains where Mrs. Carter had her summer home.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading F. A. Cowperwood, Guardian It was some time after this first encounter before Cowperwood saw Berenice again, and then only for a few days in that region of the Pocono Mountains where Mrs. Carter had her summer home.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading It was an idyllic spot on a mountainside, some three miles from Stroudsburg, among a peculiar juxtaposition of hills which, from the comfortable recesses of a front veranda, had the appearance, as Mrs. Carter was fond of explaining, of elephants and camels parading in the distance.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was an idyllic spot on a mountainside, some three miles from Stroudsburg, among a peculiar juxtaposition of hills which, from the comfortable recesses of a front veranda, had the appearance, as Mrs. Carter was fond of explaining, of elephants and camels parading in the distance.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading F. A. Cowperwood, Guardian It was some time after this first encounter before Cowperwood saw Berenice again, and then only for a few days in that region of the Pocono Mountains where Mrs. Carter had her summer home.
appearancenounUS /əˈpɪrəns/
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading It was an idyllic spot on a mountainside, some three miles from Stroudsburg, among a peculiar juxtaposition of hills which, from the comfortable recesses of a front veranda, had the appearance, as Mrs. Carter was fond of explaining, of elephants and camels parading in the distance.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was an idyllic spot on a mountainside, some three miles from Stroudsburg, among a peculiar juxtaposition of hills which, from the comfortable recesses of a front veranda, had the appearance, as Mrs. Carter was fond of explaining, of elephants and camels parading in the distance.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Out of her Louisville earnings Mrs. Carter had managed to employ, for the several summer seasons she had been here, a gardener, who kept the sloping front lawn in seasonable flowers.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading F. A. Cowperwood, Guardian It was some time after this first encounter before Cowperwood saw Berenice again, and then only for a few days in that region of the Pocono Mountains where Mrs. Carter had her summer home.
BelowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading Below, quite visible for a mile or more, moved the dusty, white road descending to Stroudsburg.
Berenice
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From this reading F. A. Cowperwood, Guardian It was some time after this first encounter before Cowperwood saw Berenice again, and then only for a few days in that region of the Pocono Mountains where Mrs. Carter had her summer home.
camelsnounUS /ˈkæməlz/
plural of “camel” — cud-chewing mammal used as a draft or saddle animal in desert regions
From this reading It was an idyllic spot on a mountainside, some three miles from Stroudsburg, among a peculiar juxtaposition of hills which, from the comfortable recesses of a front veranda, had the appearance, as Mrs. Carter was fond of explaining, of elephants and camels parading in the distance.
CarternounUS /ˈkɑːrtər/
Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading F. A. Cowperwood, Guardian It was some time after this first encounter before Cowperwood saw Berenice again, and then only for a few days in that region of the Pocono Mountains where Mrs. Carter had her summer home.
comfortableadjectiveUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbəl/
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading It was an idyllic spot on a mountainside, some three miles from Stroudsburg, among a peculiar juxtaposition of hills which, from the comfortable recesses of a front veranda, had the appearance, as Mrs. Carter was fond of explaining, of elephants and camels parading in the distance.
Cowperwood
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From this reading F. A. Cowperwood, Guardian It was some time after this first encounter before Cowperwood saw Berenice again, and then only for a few days in that region of the Pocono Mountains where Mrs. Carter had her summer home.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading F. A. Cowperwood, Guardian It was some time after this first encounter before Cowperwood saw Berenice again, and then only for a few days in that region of the Pocono Mountains where Mrs. Carter had her summer home.
descendingadjectiveUS /dɪˈsendɪŋ/
coming down or downward
From this reading Below, quite visible for a mile or more, moved the dusty, white road descending to Stroudsburg.
distancenounUS /ˈdɪstəns/
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading It was an idyllic spot on a mountainside, some three miles from Stroudsburg, among a peculiar juxtaposition of hills which, from the comfortable recesses of a front veranda, had the appearance, as Mrs. Carter was fond of explaining, of elephants and camels parading in the distance.
dustyadjectiveUS /ˈdʌsti/
covered with a layer of dust
From this reading Below, quite visible for a mile or more, moved the dusty, white road descending to Stroudsburg.
earningsnounUS /ˈɜːrnɪŋz/
the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
From this reading Out of her Louisville earnings Mrs. Carter had managed to employ, for the several summer seasons she had been here, a gardener, who kept the sloping front lawn in seasonable flowers.
eighteenadjectiveUS /eɪˈtiːn/
being one more than seventeen
From this reading The humps of the hills--some of them as high as eighteen hundred feet--rose stately and green.
elephantsnounUS /ˈeləfənts/
plural of “elephant” — five-toed pachyderm
From this reading It was an idyllic spot on a mountainside, some three miles from Stroudsburg, among a peculiar juxtaposition of hills which, from the comfortable recesses of a front veranda, had the appearance, as Mrs. Carter was fond of explaining, of elephants and camels parading in the distance.
employverbUS /emˈplɔɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading Out of her Louisville earnings Mrs. Carter had managed to employ, for the several summer seasons she had been here, a gardener, who kept the sloping front lawn in seasonable flowers.
encounterverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
come together
From this reading F. A. Cowperwood, Guardian It was some time after this first encounter before Cowperwood saw Berenice again, and then only for a few days in that region of the Pocono Mountains where Mrs. Carter had her summer home.
explainingverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading It was an idyllic spot on a mountainside, some three miles from Stroudsburg, among a peculiar juxtaposition of hills which, from the comfortable recesses of a front veranda, had the appearance, as Mrs. Carter was fond of explaining, of elephants and camels parading in the distance.
FnounUS /ef/
a degree on the Fahrenheit scale of temperature
From this reading F. A. Cowperwood, Guardian It was some time after this first encounter before Cowperwood saw Berenice again, and then only for a few days in that region of the Pocono Mountains where Mrs. Carter had her summer home.
feetnounUS /fiːt/
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The humps of the hills--some of them as high as eighteen hundred feet--rose stately and green.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading F. A. Cowperwood, Guardian It was some time after this first encounter before Cowperwood saw Berenice again, and then only for a few days in that region of the Pocono Mountains where Mrs. Carter had her summer home.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading F. A. Cowperwood, Guardian It was some time after this first encounter before Cowperwood saw Berenice again, and then only for a few days in that region of the Pocono Mountains where Mrs. Carter had her summer home.
flowersnounUS /ˈflaʊərz/
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Out of her Louisville earnings Mrs. Carter had managed to employ, for the several summer seasons she had been here, a gardener, who kept the sloping front lawn in seasonable flowers.
fondadjectiveUS /fɑːnd/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading It was an idyllic spot on a mountainside, some three miles from Stroudsburg, among a peculiar juxtaposition of hills which, from the comfortable recesses of a front veranda, had the appearance, as Mrs. Carter was fond of explaining, of elephants and camels parading in the distance.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading F. A. Cowperwood, Guardian It was some time after this first encounter before Cowperwood saw Berenice again, and then only for a few days in that region of the Pocono Mountains where Mrs. Carter had her summer home.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was an idyllic spot on a mountainside, some three miles from Stroudsburg, among a peculiar juxtaposition of hills which, from the comfortable recesses of a front veranda, had the appearance, as Mrs. Carter was fond of explaining, of elephants and camels parading in the distance.
frontnounUS /frʌnt/
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading It was an idyllic spot on a mountainside, some three miles from Stroudsburg, among a peculiar juxtaposition of hills which, from the comfortable recesses of a front veranda, had the appearance, as Mrs. Carter was fond of explaining, of elephants and camels parading in the distance.
gardenernounUS /ˈɡɑːrdənər/
someone who takes care of a garden
From this reading Out of her Louisville earnings Mrs. Carter had managed to employ, for the several summer seasons she had been here, a gardener, who kept the sloping front lawn in seasonable flowers.
greennounUS /ɡriːn/
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading The humps of the hills--some of them as high as eighteen hundred feet--rose stately and green.
GuardiannounUS /ˈɡɑːrdiən/
a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading F. A. Cowperwood, Guardian It was some time after this first encounter before Cowperwood saw Berenice again, and then only for a few days in that region of the Pocono Mountains where Mrs. Carter had her summer home.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading F. A. Cowperwood, Guardian It was some time after this first encounter before Cowperwood saw Berenice again, and then only for a few days in that region of the Pocono Mountains where Mrs. Carter had her summer home.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading F. A. Cowperwood, Guardian It was some time after this first encounter before Cowperwood saw Berenice again, and then only for a few days in that region of the Pocono Mountains where Mrs. Carter had her summer home.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Out of her Louisville earnings Mrs. Carter had managed to employ, for the several summer seasons she had been here, a gardener, who kept the sloping front lawn in seasonable flowers.
highadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The humps of the hills--some of them as high as eighteen hundred feet--rose stately and green.
hillsnounUS /hɪlz/
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading It was an idyllic spot on a mountainside, some three miles from Stroudsburg, among a peculiar juxtaposition of hills which, from the comfortable recesses of a front veranda, had the appearance, as Mrs. Carter was fond of explaining, of elephants and camels parading in the distance.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading F. A. Cowperwood, Guardian It was some time after this first encounter before Cowperwood saw Berenice again, and then only for a few days in that region of the Pocono Mountains where Mrs. Carter had her summer home.
humps
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The humps of the hills--some of them as high as eighteen hundred feet--rose stately and green.
hundrednounUS /ˈhʌndrəd/
ten 10s
From this reading The humps of the hills--some of them as high as eighteen hundred feet--rose stately and green.
idyllicadjectiveUS /aɪˈdɪlɪk/
excellent and delightful in all respects
From this reading It was an idyllic spot on a mountainside, some three miles from Stroudsburg, among a peculiar juxtaposition of hills which, from the comfortable recesses of a front veranda, had the appearance, as Mrs. Carter was fond of explaining, of elephants and camels parading in the distance.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading F. A. Cowperwood, Guardian It was some time after this first encounter before Cowperwood saw Berenice again, and then only for a few days in that region of the Pocono Mountains where Mrs. Carter had her summer home.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading F. A. Cowperwood, Guardian It was some time after this first encounter before Cowperwood saw Berenice again, and then only for a few days in that region of the Pocono Mountains where Mrs. Carter had her summer home.
juxtapositionnounUS /ˌdʒʌkstəpəˈzɪʃən/
the act of positioning close together (or side by side)
From this reading It was an idyllic spot on a mountainside, some three miles from Stroudsburg, among a peculiar juxtaposition of hills which, from the comfortable recesses of a front veranda, had the appearance, as Mrs. Carter was fond of explaining, of elephants and camels parading in the distance.
keptadjectiveUS /kept/
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Out of her Louisville earnings Mrs. Carter had managed to employ, for the several summer seasons she had been here, a gardener, who kept the sloping front lawn in seasonable flowers.
lawnnounUS /lɔːn/
a field of cultivated and mowed grass
From this reading Out of her Louisville earnings Mrs. Carter had managed to employ, for the several summer seasons she had been here, a gardener, who kept the sloping front lawn in seasonable flowers.
LouisvillenounUS /ˈluːivɪl/
the largest city in Kentucky; located in north central Kentucky on the Ohio river; site of the Kentucky Derby
From this reading Out of her Louisville earnings Mrs. Carter had managed to employ, for the several summer seasons she had been here, a gardener, who kept the sloping front lawn in seasonable flowers.
managedverbUS /ˈmænədʒd/
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading Out of her Louisville earnings Mrs. Carter had managed to employ, for the several summer seasons she had been here, a gardener, who kept the sloping front lawn in seasonable flowers.
milenounUS /maɪl/
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Below, quite visible for a mile or more, moved the dusty, white road descending to Stroudsburg.
milesnounUS /maɪlz/
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading It was an idyllic spot on a mountainside, some three miles from Stroudsburg, among a peculiar juxtaposition of hills which, from the comfortable recesses of a front veranda, had the appearance, as Mrs. Carter was fond of explaining, of elephants and camels parading in the distance.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Below, quite visible for a mile or more, moved the dusty, white road descending to Stroudsburg.
MountainsnounUS /ˈmaʊntənz/
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading F. A. Cowperwood, Guardian It was some time after this first encounter before Cowperwood saw Berenice again, and then only for a few days in that region of the Pocono Mountains where Mrs. Carter had her summer home.
mountainsidenounUS /ˈmaʊntənsaɪd/
the side or slope of a mountain
From this reading It was an idyllic spot on a mountainside, some three miles from Stroudsburg, among a peculiar juxtaposition of hills which, from the comfortable recesses of a front veranda, had the appearance, as Mrs. Carter was fond of explaining, of elephants and camels parading in the distance.
movedadjectiveUS /muːvd/
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Below, quite visible for a mile or more, moved the dusty, white road descending to Stroudsburg.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading F. A. Cowperwood, Guardian It was some time after this first encounter before Cowperwood saw Berenice again, and then only for a few days in that region of the Pocono Mountains where Mrs. Carter had her summer home.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading F. A. Cowperwood, Guardian It was some time after this first encounter before Cowperwood saw Berenice again, and then only for a few days in that region of the Pocono Mountains where Mrs. Carter had her summer home.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was an idyllic spot on a mountainside, some three miles from Stroudsburg, among a peculiar juxtaposition of hills which, from the comfortable recesses of a front veranda, had the appearance, as Mrs. Carter was fond of explaining, of elephants and camels parading in the distance.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading F. A. Cowperwood, Guardian It was some time after this first encounter before Cowperwood saw Berenice again, and then only for a few days in that region of the Pocono Mountains where Mrs. Carter had her summer home.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Below, quite visible for a mile or more, moved the dusty, white road descending to Stroudsburg.
OutadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Out of her Louisville earnings Mrs. Carter had managed to employ, for the several summer seasons she had been here, a gardener, who kept the sloping front lawn in seasonable flowers.
paradingverbUS /pərˈeɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “parade” — walk ostentatiously
From this reading It was an idyllic spot on a mountainside, some three miles from Stroudsburg, among a peculiar juxtaposition of hills which, from the comfortable recesses of a front veranda, had the appearance, as Mrs. Carter was fond of explaining, of elephants and camels parading in the distance.
peculiaradjectiveUS /pəˈkjuːljər/
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading It was an idyllic spot on a mountainside, some three miles from Stroudsburg, among a peculiar juxtaposition of hills which, from the comfortable recesses of a front veranda, had the appearance, as Mrs. Carter was fond of explaining, of elephants and camels parading in the distance.
Pocono
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading F. A. Cowperwood, Guardian It was some time after this first encounter before Cowperwood saw Berenice again, and then only for a few days in that region of the Pocono Mountains where Mrs. Carter had her summer home.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Below, quite visible for a mile or more, moved the dusty, white road descending to Stroudsburg.
recessesnounUS /ˈriːsesəz/
plural of “recess” — a state of abeyance or suspended business
From this reading It was an idyllic spot on a mountainside, some three miles from Stroudsburg, among a peculiar juxtaposition of hills which, from the comfortable recesses of a front veranda, had the appearance, as Mrs. Carter was fond of explaining, of elephants and camels parading in the distance.
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading F. A. Cowperwood, Guardian It was some time after this first encounter before Cowperwood saw Berenice again, and then only for a few days in that region of the Pocono Mountains where Mrs. Carter had her summer home.
roadnounUS /roʊd/
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Below, quite visible for a mile or more, moved the dusty, white road descending to Stroudsburg.
rosenounUS /roʊz/
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading The humps of the hills--some of them as high as eighteen hundred feet--rose stately and green.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading F. A. Cowperwood, Guardian It was some time after this first encounter before Cowperwood saw Berenice again, and then only for a few days in that region of the Pocono Mountains where Mrs. Carter had her summer home.
seasonableadjectiveUS /ˈsiːzənəbəl/
in keeping with the season
From this reading Out of her Louisville earnings Mrs. Carter had managed to employ, for the several summer seasons she had been here, a gardener, who kept the sloping front lawn in seasonable flowers.
seasonsnounUS /ˈsiːzənz/
plural of “season” — a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading Out of her Louisville earnings Mrs. Carter had managed to employ, for the several summer seasons she had been here, a gardener, who kept the sloping front lawn in seasonable flowers.
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Out of her Louisville earnings Mrs. Carter had managed to employ, for the several summer seasons she had been here, a gardener, who kept the sloping front lawn in seasonable flowers.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Out of her Louisville earnings Mrs. Carter had managed to employ, for the several summer seasons she had been here, a gardener, who kept the sloping front lawn in seasonable flowers.
slopingadjectiveUS /ˈsloʊpɪŋ/
having an oblique or slanted direction
From this reading Out of her Louisville earnings Mrs. Carter had managed to employ, for the several summer seasons she had been here, a gardener, who kept the sloping front lawn in seasonable flowers.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading F. A. Cowperwood, Guardian It was some time after this first encounter before Cowperwood saw Berenice again, and then only for a few days in that region of the Pocono Mountains where Mrs. Carter had her summer home.
spotnounUS /spɑːt/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It was an idyllic spot on a mountainside, some three miles from Stroudsburg, among a peculiar juxtaposition of hills which, from the comfortable recesses of a front veranda, had the appearance, as Mrs. Carter was fond of explaining, of elephants and camels parading in the distance.
statelyadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtli/
impressive in appearance
From this reading The humps of the hills--some of them as high as eighteen hundred feet--rose stately and green.
Stroudsburg
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was an idyllic spot on a mountainside, some three miles from Stroudsburg, among a peculiar juxtaposition of hills which, from the comfortable recesses of a front veranda, had the appearance, as Mrs. Carter was fond of explaining, of elephants and camels parading in the distance.
summernounUS /ˈsʌmər/
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading F. A. Cowperwood, Guardian It was some time after this first encounter before Cowperwood saw Berenice again, and then only for a few days in that region of the Pocono Mountains where Mrs. Carter had her summer home.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading F. A. Cowperwood, Guardian It was some time after this first encounter before Cowperwood saw Berenice again, and then only for a few days in that region of the Pocono Mountains where Mrs. Carter had her summer home.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading F. A. Cowperwood, Guardian It was some time after this first encounter before Cowperwood saw Berenice again, and then only for a few days in that region of the Pocono Mountains where Mrs. Carter had her summer home.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The humps of the hills--some of them as high as eighteen hundred feet--rose stately and green.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading F. A. Cowperwood, Guardian It was some time after this first encounter before Cowperwood saw Berenice again, and then only for a few days in that region of the Pocono Mountains where Mrs. Carter had her summer home.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading F. A. Cowperwood, Guardian It was some time after this first encounter before Cowperwood saw Berenice again, and then only for a few days in that region of the Pocono Mountains where Mrs. Carter had her summer home.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading It was an idyllic spot on a mountainside, some three miles from Stroudsburg, among a peculiar juxtaposition of hills which, from the comfortable recesses of a front veranda, had the appearance, as Mrs. Carter was fond of explaining, of elephants and camels parading in the distance.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading F. A. Cowperwood, Guardian It was some time after this first encounter before Cowperwood saw Berenice again, and then only for a few days in that region of the Pocono Mountains where Mrs. Carter had her summer home.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Below, quite visible for a mile or more, moved the dusty, white road descending to Stroudsburg.
verandanounUS /vərˈændə/
a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
From this reading It was an idyllic spot on a mountainside, some three miles from Stroudsburg, among a peculiar juxtaposition of hills which, from the comfortable recesses of a front veranda, had the appearance, as Mrs. Carter was fond of explaining, of elephants and camels parading in the distance.
visibleadjectiveUS /ˈvɪzəbəl/
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading Below, quite visible for a mile or more, moved the dusty, white road descending to Stroudsburg.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading F. A. Cowperwood, Guardian It was some time after this first encounter before Cowperwood saw Berenice again, and then only for a few days in that region of the Pocono Mountains where Mrs. Carter had her summer home.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading F. A. Cowperwood, Guardian It was some time after this first encounter before Cowperwood saw Berenice again, and then only for a few days in that region of the Pocono Mountains where Mrs. Carter had her summer home.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was an idyllic spot on a mountainside, some three miles from Stroudsburg, among a peculiar juxtaposition of hills which, from the comfortable recesses of a front veranda, had the appearance, as Mrs. Carter was fond of explaining, of elephants and camels parading in the distance.
whitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading Below, quite visible for a mile or more, moved the dusty, white road descending to Stroudsburg.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Out of her Louisville earnings Mrs. Carter had managed to employ, for the several summer seasons she had been here, a gardener, who kept the sloping front lawn in seasonable flowers.
