used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AFFAIRS IN MALKERN Four glowing summers have gone; a fifth is dawning, driving before its radiant splendor the dark shadows and gray monotony of winter's icy pall.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Malkern is a busy little town, spreading out its feelers in the way of small houses dotted about amidst the park land of the valley.
additionaladjectiveUS /əˈdɪʃənəl/
further or added
From this reading Every year sees a further and further extension of its boarded sidewalks and grass-edged roadways; every year sees its population steadily increasing; every year sees an advancement in the architecture of its residences, and some detail displaying additional prosperity in its residents.
advancementnounUS /ədˈvænsmənt/
encouragement of the progress or growth or acceptance of something
From this reading Every year sees a further and further extension of its boarded sidewalks and grass-edged roadways; every year sees its population steadily increasing; every year sees an advancement in the architecture of its residences, and some detail displaying additional prosperity in its residents.
matters of personal concern
From this reading AFFAIRS IN MALKERN Four glowing summers have gone; a fifth is dawning, driving before its radiant splendor the dark shadows and gray monotony of winter's icy pall.
amidstprepositionUS /əˈmɪdst/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading Malkern is a busy little town, spreading out its feelers in the way of small houses dotted about amidst the park land of the valley.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Every year sees a further and further extension of its boarded sidewalks and grass-edged roadways; every year sees its population steadily increasing; every year sees an advancement in the architecture of its residences, and some detail displaying additional prosperity in its residents.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AFFAIRS IN MALKERN Four glowing summers have gone; a fifth is dawning, driving before its radiant splendor the dark shadows and gray monotony of winter's icy pall.
architecturenounUS /ˈɑːrkətektʃər/
an architectural product or work
From this reading Every year sees a further and further extension of its boarded sidewalks and grass-edged roadways; every year sees its population steadily increasing; every year sees an advancement in the architecture of its residences, and some detail displaying additional prosperity in its residents.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading AFFAIRS IN MALKERN Four glowing summers have gone; a fifth is dawning, driving before its radiant splendor the dark shadows and gray monotony of winter's icy pall.
BehindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Behind this steady growth of prosperity sits Dave, large, quiet, but irresistible.
boardedverbUS /ˈbɔːrdəd/
past form of “board” — get on board of (trains, buses, ships, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading Every year sees a further and further extension of its boarded sidewalks and grass-edged roadways; every year sees its population steadily increasing; every year sees an advancement in the architecture of its residences, and some detail displaying additional prosperity in its residents.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Malkern is a busy little town, spreading out its feelers in the way of small houses dotted about amidst the park land of the valley.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Behind this steady growth of prosperity sits Dave, large, quiet, but irresistible.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading AFFAIRS IN MALKERN Four glowing summers have gone; a fifth is dawning, driving before its radiant splendor the dark shadows and gray monotony of winter's icy pall.
Dave
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From this reading Behind this steady growth of prosperity sits Dave, large, quiet, but irresistible.
dawningnounUS /ˈdɔːnɪŋ/
the first light of day
From this reading AFFAIRS IN MALKERN Four glowing summers have gone; a fifth is dawning, driving before its radiant splendor the dark shadows and gray monotony of winter's icy pall.
detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading Every year sees a further and further extension of its boarded sidewalks and grass-edged roadways; every year sees its population steadily increasing; every year sees an advancement in the architecture of its residences, and some detail displaying additional prosperity in its residents.
displayingverbUS /dɪˈspleɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading Every year sees a further and further extension of its boarded sidewalks and grass-edged roadways; every year sees its population steadily increasing; every year sees an advancement in the architecture of its residences, and some detail displaying additional prosperity in its residents.
dottedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːtəd/
having a pattern of dots
From this reading Malkern is a busy little town, spreading out its feelers in the way of small houses dotted about amidst the park land of the valley.
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading AFFAIRS IN MALKERN Four glowing summers have gone; a fifth is dawning, driving before its radiant splendor the dark shadows and gray monotony of winter's icy pall.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every year sees a further and further extension of its boarded sidewalks and grass-edged roadways; every year sees its population steadily increasing; every year sees an advancement in the architecture of its residences, and some detail displaying additional prosperity in its residents.
extensionnounUS /ɪkˈstenʃən/
a mutually agreed delay in the date set for the completion of a job or payment of a debt
From this reading Every year sees a further and further extension of its boarded sidewalks and grass-edged roadways; every year sees its population steadily increasing; every year sees an advancement in the architecture of its residences, and some detail displaying additional prosperity in its residents.
feelersnounUS /ˈfiːlərz/
plural of “feeler” — one of a pair of mobile appendages on the head of e.g. insects and crustaceans; typically sensitive to touch and taste
From this reading Malkern is a busy little town, spreading out its feelers in the way of small houses dotted about amidst the park land of the valley.
fifthnounUS /fɪfθ/
a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon
From this reading AFFAIRS IN MALKERN Four glowing summers have gone; a fifth is dawning, driving before its radiant splendor the dark shadows and gray monotony of winter's icy pall.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading AFFAIRS IN MALKERN Four glowing summers have gone; a fifth is dawning, driving before its radiant splendor the dark shadows and gray monotony of winter's icy pall.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Every year sees a further and further extension of its boarded sidewalks and grass-edged roadways; every year sees its population steadily increasing; every year sees an advancement in the architecture of its residences, and some detail displaying additional prosperity in its residents.
glowingadjectiveUS /ˈɡloʊɪŋ/
highly enthusiastic
From this reading AFFAIRS IN MALKERN Four glowing summers have gone; a fifth is dawning, driving before its radiant splendor the dark shadows and gray monotony of winter's icy pall.
destroyed or killed
From this reading AFFAIRS IN MALKERN Four glowing summers have gone; a fifth is dawning, driving before its radiant splendor the dark shadows and gray monotony of winter's icy pall.
grass-edged
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From this reading Every year sees a further and further extension of its boarded sidewalks and grass-edged roadways; every year sees its population steadily increasing; every year sees an advancement in the architecture of its residences, and some detail displaying additional prosperity in its residents.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading AFFAIRS IN MALKERN Four glowing summers have gone; a fifth is dawning, driving before its radiant splendor the dark shadows and gray monotony of winter's icy pall.
growthnounUS /ɡroʊθ/
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading Behind this steady growth of prosperity sits Dave, large, quiet, but irresistible.
guidingadjectiveUS /ˈɡaɪdɪŋ/
exerting control or influence
From this reading His is the guiding hand.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading His is the guiding hand.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading AFFAIRS IN MALKERN Four glowing summers have gone; a fifth is dawning, driving before its radiant splendor the dark shadows and gray monotony of winter's icy pall.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His is the guiding hand.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Malkern is a busy little town, spreading out its feelers in the way of small houses dotted about amidst the park land of the valley.
icyadjectiveUS /ˈaɪsi/
devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain
From this reading AFFAIRS IN MALKERN Four glowing summers have gone; a fifth is dawning, driving before its radiant splendor the dark shadows and gray monotony of winter's icy pall.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AFFAIRS IN MALKERN Four glowing summers have gone; a fifth is dawning, driving before its radiant splendor the dark shadows and gray monotony of winter's icy pall.
increasingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/
becoming greater or larger
From this reading Every year sees a further and further extension of its boarded sidewalks and grass-edged roadways; every year sees its population steadily increasing; every year sees an advancement in the architecture of its residences, and some detail displaying additional prosperity in its residents.
irresistibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪrɪˈzɪstəbəl/
impossible to resist; overpowering
From this reading Behind this steady growth of prosperity sits Dave, large, quiet, but irresistible.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AFFAIRS IN MALKERN Four glowing summers have gone; a fifth is dawning, driving before its radiant splendor the dark shadows and gray monotony of winter's icy pall.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading AFFAIRS IN MALKERN Four glowing summers have gone; a fifth is dawning, driving before its radiant splendor the dark shadows and gray monotony of winter's icy pall.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Malkern is a busy little town, spreading out its feelers in the way of small houses dotted about amidst the park land of the valley.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Behind this steady growth of prosperity sits Dave, large, quiet, but irresistible.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Malkern is a busy little town, spreading out its feelers in the way of small houses dotted about amidst the park land of the valley.
MALKERN
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From this reading AFFAIRS IN MALKERN Four glowing summers have gone; a fifth is dawning, driving before its radiant splendor the dark shadows and gray monotony of winter's icy pall.
monotonynounUS /məˈnɑːtəni/
the quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety
From this reading AFFAIRS IN MALKERN Four glowing summers have gone; a fifth is dawning, driving before its radiant splendor the dark shadows and gray monotony of winter's icy pall.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AFFAIRS IN MALKERN Four glowing summers have gone; a fifth is dawning, driving before its radiant splendor the dark shadows and gray monotony of winter's icy pall.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Malkern is a busy little town, spreading out its feelers in the way of small houses dotted about amidst the park land of the valley.
pallverbUS /pɑːl/
become less interesting or attractive
From this reading AFFAIRS IN MALKERN Four glowing summers have gone; a fifth is dawning, driving before its radiant splendor the dark shadows and gray monotony of winter's icy pall.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading Malkern is a busy little town, spreading out its feelers in the way of small houses dotted about amidst the park land of the valley.
populationnounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈleɪʃən/
the people who inhabit a territory or state
From this reading Every year sees a further and further extension of its boarded sidewalks and grass-edged roadways; every year sees its population steadily increasing; every year sees an advancement in the architecture of its residences, and some detail displaying additional prosperity in its residents.
prosperitynounUS /prɑːˈsperəti/
an economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment
From this reading Every year sees a further and further extension of its boarded sidewalks and grass-edged roadways; every year sees its population steadily increasing; every year sees an advancement in the architecture of its residences, and some detail displaying additional prosperity in its residents.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Behind this steady growth of prosperity sits Dave, large, quiet, but irresistible.
radiantadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdiːənt/
radiating or as if radiating light
From this reading AFFAIRS IN MALKERN Four glowing summers have gone; a fifth is dawning, driving before its radiant splendor the dark shadows and gray monotony of winter's icy pall.
residencesnounUS /ˈrezɪdənsɪz/
plural of “residence” — any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading Every year sees a further and further extension of its boarded sidewalks and grass-edged roadways; every year sees its population steadily increasing; every year sees an advancement in the architecture of its residences, and some detail displaying additional prosperity in its residents.
residentsnounUS /ˈrezɪdənts/
plural of “resident” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading Every year sees a further and further extension of its boarded sidewalks and grass-edged roadways; every year sees its population steadily increasing; every year sees an advancement in the architecture of its residences, and some detail displaying additional prosperity in its residents.
roadwaysnounUS /ˈroʊdweɪz/
plural of “roadway” — a road (especially that part of a road) over which vehicles travel
From this reading Every year sees a further and further extension of its boarded sidewalks and grass-edged roadways; every year sees its population steadily increasing; every year sees an advancement in the architecture of its residences, and some detail displaying additional prosperity in its residents.
plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located
From this reading Every year sees a further and further extension of its boarded sidewalks and grass-edged roadways; every year sees its population steadily increasing; every year sees an advancement in the architecture of its residences, and some detail displaying additional prosperity in its residents.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading AFFAIRS IN MALKERN Four glowing summers have gone; a fifth is dawning, driving before its radiant splendor the dark shadows and gray monotony of winter's icy pall.
sidewalksnounUS /ˈsaɪdwɔːks/
plural of “sidewalk” — walk consisting of a paved area for pedestrians; usually beside a street or roadway
From this reading Every year sees a further and further extension of its boarded sidewalks and grass-edged roadways; every year sees its population steadily increasing; every year sees an advancement in the architecture of its residences, and some detail displaying additional prosperity in its residents.
sitsverbUS /sɪts/
third-person singular of “sit” — be seated
From this reading Behind this steady growth of prosperity sits Dave, large, quiet, but irresistible.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Malkern is a busy little town, spreading out its feelers in the way of small houses dotted about amidst the park land of the valley.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Every year sees a further and further extension of its boarded sidewalks and grass-edged roadways; every year sees its population steadily increasing; every year sees an advancement in the architecture of its residences, and some detail displaying additional prosperity in its residents.
splendornounUS /ˈsplen.dər/
Magnificent and splendid appearance; grandeur and brilliance.
From this reading AFFAIRS IN MALKERN Four glowing summers have gone; a fifth is dawning, driving before its radiant splendor the dark shadows and gray monotony of winter's icy pall.
spreadingnounUS /ˈspredɪŋ/
process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space
From this reading Malkern is a busy little town, spreading out its feelers in the way of small houses dotted about amidst the park land of the valley.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading Every year sees a further and further extension of its boarded sidewalks and grass-edged roadways; every year sees its population steadily increasing; every year sees an advancement in the architecture of its residences, and some detail displaying additional prosperity in its residents.
make steady
From this reading Behind this steady growth of prosperity sits Dave, large, quiet, but irresistible.
summersnounUS /ˈsʌmərz/
plural of “summer” — the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading AFFAIRS IN MALKERN Four glowing summers have gone; a fifth is dawning, driving before its radiant splendor the dark shadows and gray monotony of winter's icy pall.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AFFAIRS IN MALKERN Four glowing summers have gone; a fifth is dawning, driving before its radiant splendor the dark shadows and gray monotony of winter's icy pall.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Behind this steady growth of prosperity sits Dave, large, quiet, but irresistible.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Malkern is a busy little town, spreading out its feelers in the way of small houses dotted about amidst the park land of the valley.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading Malkern is a busy little town, spreading out its feelers in the way of small houses dotted about amidst the park land of the valley.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Malkern is a busy little town, spreading out its feelers in the way of small houses dotted about amidst the park land of the valley.
winter'snounUS /ˈwɪntərz/
possessive form of “winter” — the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading AFFAIRS IN MALKERN Four glowing summers have gone; a fifth is dawning, driving before its radiant splendor the dark shadows and gray monotony of winter's icy pall.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Every year sees a further and further extension of its boarded sidewalks and grass-edged roadways; every year sees its population steadily increasing; every year sees an advancement in the architecture of its residences, and some detail displaying additional prosperity in its residents.
