used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The spot was a hollow between two grassy meadows, where a brook came winding with a gentle fall, under coverts of hazel, willow and alder, to feed the canal.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading But it availed, a mile above, to turn a mill, and-- a marvel in this country of factories--it had escaped pollution.
aldernounUS /ˈɔːldər/
wood of any of various alder trees; resistant to underwater rot; used for bridges etc
From this reading The spot was a hollow between two grassy meadows, where a brook came winding with a gentle fall, under coverts of hazel, willow and alder, to feed the canal.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "_Where the hazel bank is steepest, Where the shadow falls the deepest, Where the clustering nuts fall free, That's the way for Billy and me._"--JAMES HOGG.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was a quite diminutive brook, and its inflow, by the wharf known as Ibbetson's, troubled the stagnant canal water for a very short distance.
availedverbUS /əˈveɪld/
past form of “avail” — use to one's advantage
From this reading But it availed, a mile above, to turn a mill, and-- a marvel in this country of factories--it had escaped pollution.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading "_Where the hazel bank is steepest, Where the shadow falls the deepest, Where the clustering nuts fall free, That's the way for Billy and me._"--JAMES HOGG.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The spot was a hollow between two grassy meadows, where a brook came winding with a gentle fall, under coverts of hazel, willow and alder, to feed the canal.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading "_Where the hazel bank is steepest, Where the shadow falls the deepest, Where the clustering nuts fall free, That's the way for Billy and me._"--JAMES HOGG.
brooknounUS /brʊk/
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading The spot was a hollow between two grassy meadows, where a brook came winding with a gentle fall, under coverts of hazel, willow and alder, to feed the canal.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it availed, a mile above, to turn a mill, and-- a marvel in this country of factories--it had escaped pollution.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was a quite diminutive brook, and its inflow, by the wharf known as Ibbetson's, troubled the stagnant canal water for a very short distance.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The spot was a hollow between two grassy meadows, where a brook came winding with a gentle fall, under coverts of hazel, willow and alder, to feed the canal.
canalnounUS /kəˈnæl/
(astronomy) an indistinct surface feature of Mars once thought to be a system of channels; they are now believed to be an optical illusion
From this reading The spot was a hollow between two grassy meadows, where a brook came winding with a gentle fall, under coverts of hazel, willow and alder, to feed the canal.
clusteringnounUS /ˈklʌstərɪŋ/
a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading "_Where the hazel bank is steepest, Where the shadow falls the deepest, Where the clustering nuts fall free, That's the way for Billy and me._"--JAMES HOGG.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading But it availed, a mile above, to turn a mill, and-- a marvel in this country of factories--it had escaped pollution.
coverts
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From this reading The spot was a hollow between two grassy meadows, where a brook came winding with a gentle fall, under coverts of hazel, willow and alder, to feed the canal.
deepestadjectiveUS /ˈdiːpəst/
superlative of “deep” — relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading "_Where the hazel bank is steepest, Where the shadow falls the deepest, Where the clustering nuts fall free, That's the way for Billy and me._"--JAMES HOGG.
DIAMONDSnounUS /ˈdaɪməndz/
plural of “diamond” — a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading THE FOUR DIAMONDS.
diminutiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈmɪnjətɪv/
very small
From this reading It was a quite diminutive brook, and its inflow, by the wharf known as Ibbetson's, troubled the stagnant canal water for a very short distance.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading It was a quite diminutive brook, and its inflow, by the wharf known as Ibbetson's, troubled the stagnant canal water for a very short distance.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading But it availed, a mile above, to turn a mill, and-- a marvel in this country of factories--it had escaped pollution.
factoriesnounUS /ˈfæktəriz/
plural of “factory” — a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing
From this reading But it availed, a mile above, to turn a mill, and-- a marvel in this country of factories--it had escaped pollution.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading "_Where the hazel bank is steepest, Where the shadow falls the deepest, Where the clustering nuts fall free, That's the way for Billy and me._"--JAMES HOGG.
the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)
From this reading "_Where the hazel bank is steepest, Where the shadow falls the deepest, Where the clustering nuts fall free, That's the way for Billy and me._"--JAMES HOGG.
provide as food
From this reading The spot was a hollow between two grassy meadows, where a brook came winding with a gentle fall, under coverts of hazel, willow and alder, to feed the canal.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "_Where the hazel bank is steepest, Where the shadow falls the deepest, Where the clustering nuts fall free, That's the way for Billy and me._"--JAMES HOGG.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading THE FOUR DIAMONDS.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading "_Where the hazel bank is steepest, Where the shadow falls the deepest, Where the clustering nuts fall free, That's the way for Billy and me._"--JAMES HOGG.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading The spot was a hollow between two grassy meadows, where a brook came winding with a gentle fall, under coverts of hazel, willow and alder, to feed the canal.
grassyadjectiveUS /ˈɡræsi/
abounding in grass
From this reading The spot was a hollow between two grassy meadows, where a brook came winding with a gentle fall, under coverts of hazel, willow and alder, to feed the canal.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But it availed, a mile above, to turn a mill, and-- a marvel in this country of factories--it had escaped pollution.
hazeladjectiveUS /ˈheɪzəl/
of a light brown or yellowish brown color
From this reading "_Where the hazel bank is steepest, Where the shadow falls the deepest, Where the clustering nuts fall free, That's the way for Billy and me._"--JAMES HOGG.
HOGGnounUS /hɑːɡ/
Scottish writer of rustic verse (1770-1835)
From this reading "_Where the hazel bank is steepest, Where the shadow falls the deepest, Where the clustering nuts fall free, That's the way for Billy and me._"--JAMES HOGG.
not solid; having a space or gap or cavity
From this reading The spot was a hollow between two grassy meadows, where a brook came winding with a gentle fall, under coverts of hazel, willow and alder, to feed the canal.
Ibbetson's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a quite diminutive brook, and its inflow, by the wharf known as Ibbetson's, troubled the stagnant canal water for a very short distance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But it availed, a mile above, to turn a mill, and-- a marvel in this country of factories--it had escaped pollution.
inflownounUS /ˈɪnfloʊ/
the process of flowing in
From this reading It was a quite diminutive brook, and its inflow, by the wharf known as Ibbetson's, troubled the stagnant canal water for a very short distance.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "_Where the hazel bank is steepest, Where the shadow falls the deepest, Where the clustering nuts fall free, That's the way for Billy and me._"--JAMES HOGG.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a quite diminutive brook, and its inflow, by the wharf known as Ibbetson's, troubled the stagnant canal water for a very short distance.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It was a quite diminutive brook, and its inflow, by the wharf known as Ibbetson's, troubled the stagnant canal water for a very short distance.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading "_Where the hazel bank is steepest, Where the shadow falls the deepest, Where the clustering nuts fall free, That's the way for Billy and me._"--JAMES HOGG.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading It was a quite diminutive brook, and its inflow, by the wharf known as Ibbetson's, troubled the stagnant canal water for a very short distance.
marvelverbUS /ˈmɑːrvəl/
be amazed at
From this reading But it availed, a mile above, to turn a mill, and-- a marvel in this country of factories--it had escaped pollution.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "_Where the hazel bank is steepest, Where the shadow falls the deepest, Where the clustering nuts fall free, That's the way for Billy and me._"--JAMES HOGG.
meadowsnounUS /ˈmedoʊz/
plural of “meadow” — a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay
From this reading The spot was a hollow between two grassy meadows, where a brook came winding with a gentle fall, under coverts of hazel, willow and alder, to feed the canal.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading But it availed, a mile above, to turn a mill, and-- a marvel in this country of factories--it had escaped pollution.
millverbUS /mɪl/
move about in a confused manner
From this reading But it availed, a mile above, to turn a mill, and-- a marvel in this country of factories--it had escaped pollution.
nutsadjectiveUS /nʌts/
informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
From this reading "_Where the hazel bank is steepest, Where the shadow falls the deepest, Where the clustering nuts fall free, That's the way for Billy and me._"--JAMES HOGG.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The spot was a hollow between two grassy meadows, where a brook came winding with a gentle fall, under coverts of hazel, willow and alder, to feed the canal.
pollutionnounUS /pəˈluːʃən/
undesirable state of the natural environment being contaminated with harmful substances as a consequence of human activities
From this reading But it availed, a mile above, to turn a mill, and-- a marvel in this country of factories--it had escaped pollution.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It was a quite diminutive brook, and its inflow, by the wharf known as Ibbetson's, troubled the stagnant canal water for a very short distance.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading "_Where the hazel bank is steepest, Where the shadow falls the deepest, Where the clustering nuts fall free, That's the way for Billy and me._"--JAMES HOGG.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading It was a quite diminutive brook, and its inflow, by the wharf known as Ibbetson's, troubled the stagnant canal water for a very short distance.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The spot was a hollow between two grassy meadows, where a brook came winding with a gentle fall, under coverts of hazel, willow and alder, to feed the canal.
stagnantadjectiveUS /ˈstæɡnənt/
not circulating or flowing
From this reading It was a quite diminutive brook, and its inflow, by the wharf known as Ibbetson's, troubled the stagnant canal water for a very short distance.
steepestadjectiveUS /ˈstiːpəst/
superlative of “steep” — having a sharp inclination
From this reading "_Where the hazel bank is steepest, Where the shadow falls the deepest, Where the clustering nuts fall free, That's the way for Billy and me._"--JAMES HOGG.
That's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "_Where the hazel bank is steepest, Where the shadow falls the deepest, Where the clustering nuts fall free, That's the way for Billy and me._"--JAMES HOGG.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FOUR DIAMONDS.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But it availed, a mile above, to turn a mill, and-- a marvel in this country of factories--it had escaped pollution.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The spot was a hollow between two grassy meadows, where a brook came winding with a gentle fall, under coverts of hazel, willow and alder, to feed the canal.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading It was a quite diminutive brook, and its inflow, by the wharf known as Ibbetson's, troubled the stagnant canal water for a very short distance.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading But it availed, a mile above, to turn a mill, and-- a marvel in this country of factories--it had escaped pollution.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The spot was a hollow between two grassy meadows, where a brook came winding with a gentle fall, under coverts of hazel, willow and alder, to feed the canal.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The spot was a hollow between two grassy meadows, where a brook came winding with a gentle fall, under coverts of hazel, willow and alder, to feed the canal.
precisely as stated
From this reading It was a quite diminutive brook, and its inflow, by the wharf known as Ibbetson's, troubled the stagnant canal water for a very short distance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The spot was a hollow between two grassy meadows, where a brook came winding with a gentle fall, under coverts of hazel, willow and alder, to feed the canal.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading It was a quite diminutive brook, and its inflow, by the wharf known as Ibbetson's, troubled the stagnant canal water for a very short distance.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "_Where the hazel bank is steepest, Where the shadow falls the deepest, Where the clustering nuts fall free, That's the way for Billy and me._"--JAMES HOGG.
wharfnounUS /wɔːrf/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading It was a quite diminutive brook, and its inflow, by the wharf known as Ibbetson's, troubled the stagnant canal water for a very short distance.
in or at the place that
From this reading "_Where the hazel bank is steepest, Where the shadow falls the deepest, Where the clustering nuts fall free, That's the way for Billy and me._"--JAMES HOGG.
willownounUS /ˈwɪloʊ/
any of numerous deciduous trees and shrubs of the genus Salix
From this reading The spot was a hollow between two grassy meadows, where a brook came winding with a gentle fall, under coverts of hazel, willow and alder, to feed the canal.
windingadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪndɪŋ/
marked by repeated turns and bends
From this reading The spot was a hollow between two grassy meadows, where a brook came winding with a gentle fall, under coverts of hazel, willow and alder, to feed the canal.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The spot was a hollow between two grassy meadows, where a brook came winding with a gentle fall, under coverts of hazel, willow and alder, to feed the canal.
