used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A spate of tender memories came over me, memories of the days of dreams and high resolves, when life rang true, when men were brave and women pure.
anew
From this reading As he stood before me once again it seemed as if the years had rolled away, and we were boys together.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading High on the hillside in her garden I could see my mother idling among her flowers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As he stood before me once again it seemed as if the years had rolled away, and we were boys together.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he stood before me once again it seemed as if the years had rolled away, and we were boys together.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading As he stood before me once again it seemed as if the years had rolled away, and we were boys together.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading As he stood before me once again it seemed as if the years had rolled away, and we were boys together.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading Once more I stood upon that rock-envisaged coast, while below me the yeasty sea charged with a roar the echoing caves.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading As he stood before me once again it seemed as if the years had rolled away, and we were boys together.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading A spate of tender memories came over me, memories of the days of dreams and high resolves, when life rang true, when men were brave and women pure.
brown-thatched
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From this reading The gulls were glinting in the sunshine, and by their little brown-thatched homes the fishermen were spreading out their nets.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The gulls were glinting in the sunshine, and by their little brown-thatched homes the fishermen were spreading out their nets.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A spate of tender memories came over me, memories of the days of dreams and high resolves, when life rang true, when men were brave and women pure.
cavesnounUS /keɪvz/
plural of “cave” — a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading Once more I stood upon that rock-envisaged coast, while below me the yeasty sea charged with a roar the echoing caves.
of a particle or body or system; having a net amount of positive or negative electric charge
From this reading Once more I stood upon that rock-envisaged coast, while below me the yeasty sea charged with a roar the echoing caves.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading Once more I stood upon that rock-envisaged coast, while below me the yeasty sea charged with a roar the echoing caves.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading High on the hillside in her garden I could see my mother idling among her flowers.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading A spate of tender memories came over me, memories of the days of dreams and high resolves, when life rang true, when men were brave and women pure.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading A spate of tender memories came over me, memories of the days of dreams and high resolves, when life rang true, when men were brave and women pure.
echoingadjectiveUS /ˈekoʊɪŋ/
(of sounds) repeating by reflection
From this reading Once more I stood upon that rock-envisaged coast, while below me the yeasty sea charged with a roar the echoing caves.
fishermennounUS /ˈfɪʃərmɪn/
plural of “fisherman” — someone whose occupation is catching fish
From this reading The gulls were glinting in the sunshine, and by their little brown-thatched homes the fishermen were spreading out their nets.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading High on the hillside in her garden I could see my mother idling among her flowers.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading High on the hillside in her garden I could see my mother idling among her flowers.
glintingadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɪntɪŋ/
having brief brilliant points or flashes of light
From this reading The gulls were glinting in the sunshine, and by their little brown-thatched homes the fishermen were spreading out their nets.
gullsnounUS /ɡʌlz/
plural of “gull” — a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of
From this reading The gulls were glinting in the sunshine, and by their little brown-thatched homes the fishermen were spreading out their nets.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As he stood before me once again it seemed as if the years had rolled away, and we were boys together.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As he stood before me once again it seemed as if the years had rolled away, and we were boys together.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading High on the hillside in her garden I could see my mother idling among her flowers.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading A spate of tender memories came over me, memories of the days of dreams and high resolves, when life rang true, when men were brave and women pure.
hillsidenounUS /ˈhɪlsaɪd/
the side or slope of a hill
From this reading High on the hillside in her garden I could see my mother idling among her flowers.
homesnounUS /hoʊmz/
plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time
From this reading The gulls were glinting in the sunshine, and by their little brown-thatched homes the fishermen were spreading out their nets.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Once more I stood upon that rock-envisaged coast, while below me the yeasty sea charged with a roar the echoing caves.
idlingnounUS /ˈaɪdəlɪŋ/
having no employment
From this reading High on the hillside in her garden I could see my mother idling among her flowers.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading As he stood before me once again it seemed as if the years had rolled away, and we were boys together.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The gulls were glinting in the sunshine, and by their little brown-thatched homes the fishermen were spreading out their nets.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As he stood before me once again it seemed as if the years had rolled away, and we were boys together.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading A spate of tender memories came over me, memories of the days of dreams and high resolves, when life rang true, when men were brave and women pure.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The gulls were glinting in the sunshine, and by their little brown-thatched homes the fishermen were spreading out their nets.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As he stood before me once again it seemed as if the years had rolled away, and we were boys together.
memoriesnounUS /ˈmɛm.ə.riz/
Recollections of past events.
From this reading A spate of tender memories came over me, memories of the days of dreams and high resolves, when life rang true, when men were brave and women pure.
the force of workers available
From this reading A spate of tender memories came over me, memories of the days of dreams and high resolves, when life rang true, when men were brave and women pure.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Once more I stood upon that rock-envisaged coast, while below me the yeasty sea charged with a roar the echoing caves.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading High on the hillside in her garden I could see my mother idling among her flowers.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading High on the hillside in her garden I could see my mother idling among her flowers.
netsnounUS /nets/
plural of “net” — a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange
From this reading The gulls were glinting in the sunshine, and by their little brown-thatched homes the fishermen were spreading out their nets.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A spate of tender memories came over me, memories of the days of dreams and high resolves, when life rang true, when men were brave and women pure.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading High on the hillside in her garden I could see my mother idling among her flowers.
on one occasion
From this reading As he stood before me once again it seemed as if the years had rolled away, and we were boys together.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The gulls were glinting in the sunshine, and by their little brown-thatched homes the fishermen were spreading out their nets.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A spate of tender memories came over me, memories of the days of dreams and high resolves, when life rang true, when men were brave and women pure.
free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading A spate of tender memories came over me, memories of the days of dreams and high resolves, when life rang true, when men were brave and women pure.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading A spate of tender memories came over me, memories of the days of dreams and high resolves, when life rang true, when men were brave and women pure.
resolvesnounUS /riˈzɑːlvz/
plural of “resolve” — the trait of being resolute
From this reading A spate of tender memories came over me, memories of the days of dreams and high resolves, when life rang true, when men were brave and women pure.
make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading Once more I stood upon that rock-envisaged coast, while below me the yeasty sea charged with a roar the echoing caves.
rock-envisaged
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From this reading Once more I stood upon that rock-envisaged coast, while below me the yeasty sea charged with a roar the echoing caves.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading As he stood before me once again it seemed as if the years had rolled away, and we were boys together.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Once more I stood upon that rock-envisaged coast, while below me the yeasty sea charged with a roar the echoing caves.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading High on the hillside in her garden I could see my mother idling among her flowers.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading As he stood before me once again it seemed as if the years had rolled away, and we were boys together.
spatenounUS /speɪt/
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading A spate of tender memories came over me, memories of the days of dreams and high resolves, when life rang true, when men were brave and women pure.
spreadingnounUS /ˈspredɪŋ/
process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space
From this reading The gulls were glinting in the sunshine, and by their little brown-thatched homes the fishermen were spreading out their nets.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading As he stood before me once again it seemed as if the years had rolled away, and we were boys together.
the rays of the sun
From this reading The gulls were glinting in the sunshine, and by their little brown-thatched homes the fishermen were spreading out their nets.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading A spate of tender memories came over me, memories of the days of dreams and high resolves, when life rang true, when men were brave and women pure.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Once more I stood upon that rock-envisaged coast, while below me the yeasty sea charged with a roar the echoing caves.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As he stood before me once again it seemed as if the years had rolled away, and we were boys together.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The gulls were glinting in the sunshine, and by their little brown-thatched homes the fishermen were spreading out their nets.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading As he stood before me once again it seemed as if the years had rolled away, and we were boys together.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading A spate of tender memories came over me, memories of the days of dreams and high resolves, when life rang true, when men were brave and women pure.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Once more I stood upon that rock-envisaged coast, while below me the yeasty sea charged with a roar the echoing caves.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading As he stood before me once again it seemed as if the years had rolled away, and we were boys together.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As he stood before me once again it seemed as if the years had rolled away, and we were boys together.
at the time that
From this reading A spate of tender memories came over me, memories of the days of dreams and high resolves, when life rang true, when men were brave and women pure.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Once more I stood upon that rock-envisaged coast, while below me the yeasty sea charged with a roar the echoing caves.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Once more I stood upon that rock-envisaged coast, while below me the yeasty sea charged with a roar the echoing caves.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading A spate of tender memories came over me, memories of the days of dreams and high resolves, when life rang true, when men were brave and women pure.
a late time of life
From this reading As he stood before me once again it seemed as if the years had rolled away, and we were boys together.
yeastyadjective
of or resembling or containing yeast
From this reading Once more I stood upon that rock-envisaged coast, while below me the yeasty sea charged with a roar the echoing caves.
