adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We found a bank of moss, and lying upon it a chaplet of red-brown oak leaves; further on, the mint beside a crystal streamlet had been trodden underfoot; then, flung down upon the brown earth beneath some pines, we came upon a long trailer of scarlet vine.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BESIDE the minister and myself, nothing human moved in the crimson woods.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The fallen leaves rustled as the deer passed, the squirrels chattered and the foxes barked, but we heard no sweet laughter or ringing song.
banknounUS /bæŋk/
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading We found a bank of moss, and lying upon it a chaplet of red-brown oak leaves; further on, the mint beside a crystal streamlet had been trodden underfoot; then, flung down upon the brown earth beneath some pines, we came upon a long trailer of scarlet vine.
baredadjectiveUS /berd/
having the head uncovered
From this reading Blue haze was there, and the steady drift of colored leaves, and the sunshine freely falling through bared limbs, but no man or woman.
barkedverbUS /bɑːrkt/
past form of “bark” — speak in an unfriendly tone
From this reading The fallen leaves rustled as the deer passed, the squirrels chattered and the foxes barked, but we heard no sweet laughter or ringing song.
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Beyond was a fairy hollow, a cuplike depression, curtained from the world by the red vines that hung from the trees upon its brim, and carpeted with the gold of a great maple; and here Fear became a giant with whom it was vain to wrestle.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading We found a bank of moss, and lying upon it a chaplet of red-brown oak leaves; further on, the mint beside a crystal streamlet had been trodden underfoot; then, flung down upon the brown earth beneath some pines, we came upon a long trailer of scarlet vine.
beneathprepositionUS /bɪˈniːθ/
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading We found a bank of moss, and lying upon it a chaplet of red-brown oak leaves; further on, the mint beside a crystal streamlet had been trodden underfoot; then, flung down upon the brown earth beneath some pines, we came upon a long trailer of scarlet vine.
BESIDEprepositionUS /bɪˈsaɪd/
next to; at the side of
From this reading BESIDE the minister and myself, nothing human moved in the crimson woods.
BeyondprepositionUS /bɪˈɑːnd/
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Beyond was a fairy hollow, a cuplike depression, curtained from the world by the red vines that hung from the trees upon its brim, and carpeted with the gold of a great maple; and here Fear became a giant with whom it was vain to wrestle.
BlueadjectiveUS /bluː/
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Blue haze was there, and the steady drift of colored leaves, and the sunshine freely falling through bared limbs, but no man or woman.
brimnounUS /brɪm/
the top edge of a vessel or other container
From this reading Beyond was a fairy hollow, a cuplike depression, curtained from the world by the red vines that hung from the trees upon its brim, and carpeted with the gold of a great maple; and here Fear became a giant with whom it was vain to wrestle.
brownnounUS /braʊn/
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading We found a bank of moss, and lying upon it a chaplet of red-brown oak leaves; further on, the mint beside a crystal streamlet had been trodden underfoot; then, flung down upon the brown earth beneath some pines, we came upon a long trailer of scarlet vine.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Blue haze was there, and the steady drift of colored leaves, and the sunshine freely falling through bared limbs, but no man or woman.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Beyond was a fairy hollow, a cuplike depression, curtained from the world by the red vines that hung from the trees upon its brim, and carpeted with the gold of a great maple; and here Fear became a giant with whom it was vain to wrestle.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading We found a bank of moss, and lying upon it a chaplet of red-brown oak leaves; further on, the mint beside a crystal streamlet had been trodden underfoot; then, flung down upon the brown earth beneath some pines, we came upon a long trailer of scarlet vine.
carpetedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːrpətɪd/
covered with or as if with carpeting or with carpeting as specified; often used in combination
From this reading Beyond was a fairy hollow, a cuplike depression, curtained from the world by the red vines that hung from the trees upon its brim, and carpeted with the gold of a great maple; and here Fear became a giant with whom it was vain to wrestle.
chapletnoun
flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes
From this reading We found a bank of moss, and lying upon it a chaplet of red-brown oak leaves; further on, the mint beside a crystal streamlet had been trodden underfoot; then, flung down upon the brown earth beneath some pines, we came upon a long trailer of scarlet vine.
chattered
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The fallen leaves rustled as the deer passed, the squirrels chattered and the foxes barked, but we heard no sweet laughter or ringing song.
coloredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌlərd/
having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Blue haze was there, and the steady drift of colored leaves, and the sunshine freely falling through bared limbs, but no man or woman.
crimsonadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmzən/
of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
From this reading BESIDE the minister and myself, nothing human moved in the crimson woods.
crystalnounUS /ˈkrɪstəl/
a solid formed by the solidification of a chemical and having a highly regular atomic structure
From this reading We found a bank of moss, and lying upon it a chaplet of red-brown oak leaves; further on, the mint beside a crystal streamlet had been trodden underfoot; then, flung down upon the brown earth beneath some pines, we came upon a long trailer of scarlet vine.
cuplikeadjective
resembling the shape of a cup
From this reading Beyond was a fairy hollow, a cuplike depression, curtained from the world by the red vines that hung from the trees upon its brim, and carpeted with the gold of a great maple; and here Fear became a giant with whom it was vain to wrestle.
curtainedadjective
furnished or concealed with curtains or draperies
From this reading Beyond was a fairy hollow, a cuplike depression, curtained from the world by the red vines that hung from the trees upon its brim, and carpeted with the gold of a great maple; and here Fear became a giant with whom it was vain to wrestle.
deernounUS /dɪr/
distinguished from Bovidae by the male's having solid deciduous antlers
From this reading The fallen leaves rustled as the deer passed, the squirrels chattered and the foxes barked, but we heard no sweet laughter or ringing song.
depressionnounUS /dɪˈpreʃən/
a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity
From this reading Beyond was a fairy hollow, a cuplike depression, curtained from the world by the red vines that hung from the trees upon its brim, and carpeted with the gold of a great maple; and here Fear became a giant with whom it was vain to wrestle.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading We found a bank of moss, and lying upon it a chaplet of red-brown oak leaves; further on, the mint beside a crystal streamlet had been trodden underfoot; then, flung down upon the brown earth beneath some pines, we came upon a long trailer of scarlet vine.
driftverbUS /drɪft/
be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading Blue haze was there, and the steady drift of colored leaves, and the sunshine freely falling through bared limbs, but no man or woman.
earthnounUS /ɜːrθ/
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading We found a bank of moss, and lying upon it a chaplet of red-brown oak leaves; further on, the mint beside a crystal streamlet had been trodden underfoot; then, flung down upon the brown earth beneath some pines, we came upon a long trailer of scarlet vine.
fairynounUS /ˈferi/
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading Beyond was a fairy hollow, a cuplike depression, curtained from the world by the red vines that hung from the trees upon its brim, and carpeted with the gold of a great maple; and here Fear became a giant with whom it was vain to wrestle.
fallenadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːlən/
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading The fallen leaves rustled as the deer passed, the squirrels chattered and the foxes barked, but we heard no sweet laughter or ringing song.
fallingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːlɪŋ/
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading Blue haze was there, and the steady drift of colored leaves, and the sunshine freely falling through bared limbs, but no man or woman.
FearverbUS /fɪr/
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Beyond was a fairy hollow, a cuplike depression, curtained from the world by the red vines that hung from the trees upon its brim, and carpeted with the gold of a great maple; and here Fear became a giant with whom it was vain to wrestle.
flungverbUS /flʌŋ/
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading We found a bank of moss, and lying upon it a chaplet of red-brown oak leaves; further on, the mint beside a crystal streamlet had been trodden underfoot; then, flung down upon the brown earth beneath some pines, we came upon a long trailer of scarlet vine.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading We found a bank of moss, and lying upon it a chaplet of red-brown oak leaves; further on, the mint beside a crystal streamlet had been trodden underfoot; then, flung down upon the brown earth beneath some pines, we came upon a long trailer of scarlet vine.
foxesnounUS /ˈfɑːksəz/
plural of “fox” — alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs
From this reading The fallen leaves rustled as the deer passed, the squirrels chattered and the foxes barked, but we heard no sweet laughter or ringing song.
freelyadverbUS /ˈfriːli/
in a free manner
From this reading Blue haze was there, and the steady drift of colored leaves, and the sunshine freely falling through bared limbs, but no man or woman.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Beyond was a fairy hollow, a cuplike depression, curtained from the world by the red vines that hung from the trees upon its brim, and carpeted with the gold of a great maple; and here Fear became a giant with whom it was vain to wrestle.
furtheradverbUS /ˈfɜːrðər/
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 We found a bank of moss, and lying upon it a chaplet of red-brown oak leaves; further on, the mint beside a crystal streamlet had been trodden underfoot; then, flung down upon the brown earth beneath some pines, we came upon a long trailer of scarlet vine.
giantnounUS /ˈdʒaɪənt/
any creature of exceptional size
From this reading Beyond was a fairy hollow, a cuplike depression, curtained from the world by the red vines that hung from the trees upon its brim, and carpeted with the gold of a great maple; and here Fear became a giant with whom it was vain to wrestle.
goldnounUS /ɡoʊld/
coins made of gold
From this reading Beyond was a fairy hollow, a cuplike depression, curtained from the world by the red vines that hung from the trees upon its brim, and carpeted with the gold of a great maple; and here Fear became a giant with whom it was vain to wrestle.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Beyond was a fairy hollow, a cuplike depression, curtained from the world by the red vines that hung from the trees upon its brim, and carpeted with the gold of a great maple; and here Fear became a giant with whom it was vain to wrestle.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading We found a bank of moss, and lying upon it a chaplet of red-brown oak leaves; further on, the mint beside a crystal streamlet had been trodden underfoot; then, flung down upon the brown earth beneath some pines, we came upon a long trailer of scarlet vine.
hazenounUS /heɪz/
atmospheric moisture or dust or smoke that causes reduced visibility
From this reading Blue haze was there, and the steady drift of colored leaves, and the sunshine freely falling through bared limbs, but no man or woman.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading The fallen leaves rustled as the deer passed, the squirrels chattered and the foxes barked, but we heard no sweet laughter or ringing song.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Beyond was a fairy hollow, a cuplike depression, curtained from the world by the red vines that hung from the trees upon its brim, and carpeted with the gold of a great maple; and here Fear became a giant with whom it was vain to wrestle.
hollowadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːloʊ/
not solid; having a space or gap or cavity
From this reading Beyond was a fairy hollow, a cuplike depression, curtained from the world by the red vines that hung from the trees upon its brim, and carpeted with the gold of a great maple; and here Fear became a giant with whom it was vain to wrestle.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading BESIDE the minister and myself, nothing human moved in the crimson woods.
hungverbUS /hʌŋ/
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading Beyond was a fairy hollow, a cuplike depression, curtained from the world by the red vines that hung from the trees upon its brim, and carpeted with the gold of a great maple; and here Fear became a giant with whom it was vain to wrestle.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BESIDE the minister and myself, nothing human moved in the crimson woods.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading We found a bank of moss, and lying upon it a chaplet of red-brown oak leaves; further on, the mint beside a crystal streamlet had been trodden underfoot; then, flung down upon the brown earth beneath some pines, we came upon a long trailer of scarlet vine.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Beyond was a fairy hollow, a cuplike depression, curtained from the world by the red vines that hung from the trees upon its brim, and carpeted with the gold of a great maple; and here Fear became a giant with whom it was vain to wrestle.
laughternounUS /ˈlæftər/
the sound of laughing
From this reading The fallen leaves rustled as the deer passed, the squirrels chattered and the foxes barked, but we heard no sweet laughter or ringing song.
leavesnounUS /liːvz/
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading Blue haze was there, and the steady drift of colored leaves, and the sunshine freely falling through bared limbs, but no man or woman.
limbsnounUS /lɪmz/
plural of “limb” — one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper
From this reading Blue haze was there, and the steady drift of colored leaves, and the sunshine freely falling through bared limbs, but no man or woman.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading We found a bank of moss, and lying upon it a chaplet of red-brown oak leaves; further on, the mint beside a crystal streamlet had been trodden underfoot; then, flung down upon the brown earth beneath some pines, we came upon a long trailer of scarlet vine.
lyingnounUS /ˈlaɪɪŋ/
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading We found a bank of moss, and lying upon it a chaplet of red-brown oak leaves; further on, the mint beside a crystal streamlet had been trodden underfoot; then, flung down upon the brown earth beneath some pines, we came upon a long trailer of scarlet vine.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Blue haze was there, and the steady drift of colored leaves, and the sunshine freely falling through bared limbs, but no man or woman.
maplenounUS /ˈmeɪpəl/
wood of any of various maple trees; especially the hard close-grained wood of the sugar maple; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading Beyond was a fairy hollow, a cuplike depression, curtained from the world by the red vines that hung from the trees upon its brim, and carpeted with the gold of a great maple; and here Fear became a giant with whom it was vain to wrestle.
ministernounUS /ˈmɪnəstər/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading BESIDE the minister and myself, nothing human moved in the crimson woods.
mintnounUS /mɪnt/
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading We found a bank of moss, and lying upon it a chaplet of red-brown oak leaves; further on, the mint beside a crystal streamlet had been trodden underfoot; then, flung down upon the brown earth beneath some pines, we came upon a long trailer of scarlet vine.
mossnounUS /mɔːs/
tiny leafy-stemmed flowerless plants
From this reading We found a bank of moss, and lying upon it a chaplet of red-brown oak leaves; further on, the mint beside a crystal streamlet had been trodden underfoot; then, flung down upon the brown earth beneath some pines, we came upon a long trailer of scarlet vine.
movedadjectiveUS /muːvd/
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading BESIDE the minister and myself, nothing human moved in the crimson woods.
myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading BESIDE the minister and myself, nothing human moved in the crimson woods.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Blue haze was there, and the steady drift of colored leaves, and the sunshine freely falling through bared limbs, but no man or woman.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading BESIDE the minister and myself, nothing human moved in the crimson woods.
oaknounUS /oʊk/
the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading We found a bank of moss, and lying upon it a chaplet of red-brown oak leaves; further on, the mint beside a crystal streamlet had been trodden underfoot; then, flung down upon the brown earth beneath some pines, we came upon a long trailer of scarlet vine.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Blue haze was there, and the steady drift of colored leaves, and the sunshine freely falling through bared limbs, but no man or woman.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading We found a bank of moss, and lying upon it a chaplet of red-brown oak leaves; further on, the mint beside a crystal streamlet had been trodden underfoot; then, flung down upon the brown earth beneath some pines, we came upon a long trailer of scarlet vine.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Blue haze was there, and the steady drift of colored leaves, and the sunshine freely falling through bared limbs, but no man or woman.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The fallen leaves rustled as the deer passed, the squirrels chattered and the foxes barked, but we heard no sweet laughter or ringing song.
pinesnounUS /paɪnz/
plural of “pine” — a coniferous tree
From this reading We found a bank of moss, and lying upon it a chaplet of red-brown oak leaves; further on, the mint beside a crystal streamlet had been trodden underfoot; then, flung down upon the brown earth beneath some pines, we came upon a long trailer of scarlet vine.
rednounUS /red/
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Beyond was a fairy hollow, a cuplike depression, curtained from the world by the red vines that hung from the trees upon its brim, and carpeted with the gold of a great maple; and here Fear became a giant with whom it was vain to wrestle.
red-brownadjective
of brown tinged with red
From this reading We found a bank of moss, and lying upon it a chaplet of red-brown oak leaves; further on, the mint beside a crystal streamlet had been trodden underfoot; then, flung down upon the brown earth beneath some pines, we came upon a long trailer of scarlet vine.
ringingnounUS /ˈrɪŋɪŋ/
the sound of a bell ringing
From this reading The fallen leaves rustled as the deer passed, the squirrels chattered and the foxes barked, but we heard no sweet laughter or ringing song.
rustled
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The fallen leaves rustled as the deer passed, the squirrels chattered and the foxes barked, but we heard no sweet laughter or ringing song.
scarletnounUS /ˈskɑːrlət/
a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge
From this reading We found a bank of moss, and lying upon it a chaplet of red-brown oak leaves; further on, the mint beside a crystal streamlet had been trodden underfoot; then, flung down upon the brown earth beneath some pines, we came upon a long trailer of scarlet vine.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading We found a bank of moss, and lying upon it a chaplet of red-brown oak leaves; further on, the mint beside a crystal streamlet had been trodden underfoot; then, flung down upon the brown earth beneath some pines, we came upon a long trailer of scarlet vine.
songnounUS /sɔːŋ/
a short musical composition with words
From this reading The fallen leaves rustled as the deer passed, the squirrels chattered and the foxes barked, but we heard no sweet laughter or ringing song.
squirrelsnounUS /ˈskwɜːrəlz/
plural of “squirrel” — a kind of arboreal rodent having a long bushy tail
From this reading The fallen leaves rustled as the deer passed, the squirrels chattered and the foxes barked, but we heard no sweet laughter or ringing song.
steadyverbUS /ˈstedi/
make steady
From this reading Blue haze was there, and the steady drift of colored leaves, and the sunshine freely falling through bared limbs, but no man or woman.
streamletnoun
a small stream
From this reading We found a bank of moss, and lying upon it a chaplet of red-brown oak leaves; further on, the mint beside a crystal streamlet had been trodden underfoot; then, flung down upon the brown earth beneath some pines, we came upon a long trailer of scarlet vine.
sunshinenounUS /ˈsʌnʃaɪn/
the rays of the sun
From this reading Blue haze was there, and the steady drift of colored leaves, and the sunshine freely falling through bared limbs, but no man or woman.
sweetadjectiveUS /swiːt/
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading The fallen leaves rustled as the deer passed, the squirrels chattered and the foxes barked, but we heard no sweet laughter or ringing song.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Beyond was a fairy hollow, a cuplike depression, curtained from the world by the red vines that hung from the trees upon its brim, and carpeted with the gold of a great maple; and here Fear became a giant with whom it was vain to wrestle.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BESIDE the minister and myself, nothing human moved in the crimson woods.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading We found a bank of moss, and lying upon it a chaplet of red-brown oak leaves; further on, the mint beside a crystal streamlet had been trodden underfoot; then, flung down upon the brown earth beneath some pines, we came upon a long trailer of scarlet vine.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Blue haze was there, and the steady drift of colored leaves, and the sunshine freely falling through bared limbs, but no man or woman.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Blue haze was there, and the steady drift of colored leaves, and the sunshine freely falling through bared limbs, but no man or woman.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Beyond was a fairy hollow, a cuplike depression, curtained from the world by the red vines that hung from the trees upon its brim, and carpeted with the gold of a great maple; and here Fear became a giant with whom it was vain to wrestle.
trailernounUS /ˈtreɪlər/
someone who takes more time than necessary; someone who lags behind
From this reading We found a bank of moss, and lying upon it a chaplet of red-brown oak leaves; further on, the mint beside a crystal streamlet had been trodden underfoot; then, flung down upon the brown earth beneath some pines, we came upon a long trailer of scarlet vine.
treesnounUS /triːz/
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 Beyond was a fairy hollow, a cuplike depression, curtained from the world by the red vines that hung from the trees upon its brim, and carpeted with the gold of a great maple; and here Fear became a giant with whom it was vain to wrestle.
troddenverbUS /ˈtrɑːdən/
inflected form of “tread” — put down or press the foot, place the foot
From this reading We found a bank of moss, and lying upon it a chaplet of red-brown oak leaves; further on, the mint beside a crystal streamlet had been trodden underfoot; then, flung down upon the brown earth beneath some pines, we came upon a long trailer of scarlet vine.
underfootadverbUS /ˌʌndərˈfʊt/
under the feet
From this reading We found a bank of moss, and lying upon it a chaplet of red-brown oak leaves; further on, the mint beside a crystal streamlet had been trodden underfoot; then, flung down upon the brown earth beneath some pines, we came upon a long trailer of scarlet vine.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading We found a bank of moss, and lying upon it a chaplet of red-brown oak leaves; further on, the mint beside a crystal streamlet had been trodden underfoot; then, flung down upon the brown earth beneath some pines, we came upon a long trailer of scarlet vine.
vainadjectiveUS /veɪn/
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading Beyond was a fairy hollow, a cuplike depression, curtained from the world by the red vines that hung from the trees upon its brim, and carpeted with the gold of a great maple; and here Fear became a giant with whom it was vain to wrestle.
vinenounUS /vaɪn/
a plant with a weak stem that derives support from climbing, twining, or creeping along a surface
From this reading We found a bank of moss, and lying upon it a chaplet of red-brown oak leaves; further on, the mint beside a crystal streamlet had been trodden underfoot; then, flung down upon the brown earth beneath some pines, we came upon a long trailer of scarlet vine.
vinesnounUS /vaɪnz/
plural of “vine” — a plant with a weak stem that derives support from climbing, twining, or creeping along a surface
From this reading Beyond was a fairy hollow, a cuplike depression, curtained from the world by the red vines that hung from the trees upon its brim, and carpeted with the gold of a great maple; and here Fear became a giant with whom it was vain to wrestle.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Blue haze was there, and the steady drift of colored leaves, and the sunshine freely falling through bared limbs, but no man or woman.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The fallen leaves rustled as the deer passed, the squirrels chattered and the foxes barked, but we heard no sweet laughter or ringing song.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Beyond was a fairy hollow, a cuplike depression, curtained from the world by the red vines that hung from the trees upon its brim, and carpeted with the gold of a great maple; and here Fear became a giant with whom it was vain to wrestle.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Beyond was a fairy hollow, a cuplike depression, curtained from the world by the red vines that hung from the trees upon its brim, and carpeted with the gold of a great maple; and here Fear became a giant with whom it was vain to wrestle.
womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Blue haze was there, and the steady drift of colored leaves, and the sunshine freely falling through bared limbs, but no man or woman.
woodsnounUS /wʊdz/
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading BESIDE the minister and myself, nothing human moved in the crimson woods.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Beyond was a fairy hollow, a cuplike depression, curtained from the world by the red vines that hung from the trees upon its brim, and carpeted with the gold of a great maple; and here Fear became a giant with whom it was vain to wrestle.
wrestleverbUS /ˈresəl/
combat to overcome an opposing tendency or force
From this reading Beyond was a fairy hollow, a cuplike depression, curtained from the world by the red vines that hung from the trees upon its brim, and carpeted with the gold of a great maple; and here Fear became a giant with whom it was vain to wrestle.
