used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After a discreet interval she ventured to sit down for a minute's rest on a little green bench set beneath the budding vines.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After a discreet interval she ventured to sit down for a minute's rest on a little green bench set beneath the budding vines.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading It was very quiet, and the air blowing over wide expanses of vacant lots was sweet and warm.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading There was, apparently, no one at home in the modest detached villa; for, although Jane could hear the trill of the electric bell within, the door remained fast shut.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Dandelions were in bloom amid the green April grass, and an American robin sang loudly in a tall elm near the front gate.
amidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading Dandelions were in bloom amid the green April grass, and an American robin sang loudly in a tall elm near the front gate.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Dandelions were in bloom amid the green April grass, and an American robin sang loudly in a tall elm near the front gate.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was very quiet, and the air blowing over wide expanses of vacant lots was sweet and warm.
from appearances alone
From this reading There was, apparently, no one at home in the modest detached villa; for, although Jane could hear the trill of the electric bell within, the door remained fast shut.
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading Dandelions were in bloom amid the green April grass, and an American robin sang loudly in a tall elm near the front gate.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There was, apparently, no one at home in the modest detached villa; for, although Jane could hear the trill of the electric bell within, the door remained fast shut.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading There was, apparently, no one at home in the modest detached villa; for, although Jane could hear the trill of the electric bell within, the door remained fast shut.
a long seat for more than one person
From this reading After a discreet interval she ventured to sit down for a minute's rest on a little green bench set beneath the budding vines.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading After a discreet interval she ventured to sit down for a minute's rest on a little green bench set beneath the budding vines.
bloomnounUS /bluːm/
the organic process of bearing flowers
From this reading Dandelions were in bloom amid the green April grass, and an American robin sang loudly in a tall elm near the front gate.
blowingnounUS /ˈbloʊɪŋ/
processing that involves blowing a gas
From this reading It was very quiet, and the air blowing over wide expanses of vacant lots was sweet and warm.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading Then she drew a deep breath.
buddingnounUS /ˈbʌdɪŋ/
reproduction of some unicellular organisms (such as yeasts) by growth and specialization followed by the separation by constriction of a part of the parent
From this reading After a discreet interval she ventured to sit down for a minute's rest on a little green bench set beneath the budding vines.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading There was, apparently, no one at home in the modest detached villa; for, although Jane could hear the trill of the electric bell within, the door remained fast shut.
DandelionsnounUS /ˈdændəlaɪənz/
plural of “dandelion” — any of several herbs of the genus Taraxacum having long tap roots and deeply notched leaves and bright yellow flowers followed by fluffy seed balls
From this reading Dandelions were in bloom amid the green April grass, and an American robin sang loudly in a tall elm near the front gate.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Then she drew a deep breath.
detachedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtætʃt/
showing lack of emotional involvement
From this reading There was, apparently, no one at home in the modest detached villa; for, although Jane could hear the trill of the electric bell within, the door remained fast shut.
discreetadjectiveUS /dɪˈskriːt/
marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint
From this reading After a discreet interval she ventured to sit down for a minute's rest on a little green bench set beneath the budding vines.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading There was, apparently, no one at home in the modest detached villa; for, although Jane could hear the trill of the electric bell within, the door remained fast shut.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading After a discreet interval she ventured to sit down for a minute's rest on a little green bench set beneath the budding vines.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Then she drew a deep breath.
electricadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading There was, apparently, no one at home in the modest detached villa; for, although Jane could hear the trill of the electric bell within, the door remained fast shut.
elmnounUS /elm/
any of various trees of the genus Ulmus: important timber or shade trees
From this reading Dandelions were in bloom amid the green April grass, and an American robin sang loudly in a tall elm near the front gate.
expansesnounUS /ɪkˈspænsɪz/
plural of “expanse” — a wide scope
From this reading It was very quiet, and the air blowing over wide expanses of vacant lots was sweet and warm.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading There was, apparently, no one at home in the modest detached villa; for, although Jane could hear the trill of the electric bell within, the door remained fast shut.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was, apparently, no one at home in the modest detached villa; for, although Jane could hear the trill of the electric bell within, the door remained fast shut.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Dandelions were in bloom amid the green April grass, and an American robin sang loudly in a tall elm near the front gate.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading Dandelions were in bloom amid the green April grass, and an American robin sang loudly in a tall elm near the front gate.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading Dandelions were in bloom amid the green April grass, and an American robin sang loudly in a tall elm near the front gate.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading After a discreet interval she ventured to sit down for a minute's rest on a little green bench set beneath the budding vines.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading There was, apparently, no one at home in the modest detached villa; for, although Jane could hear the trill of the electric bell within, the door remained fast shut.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading There was, apparently, no one at home in the modest detached villa; for, although Jane could hear the trill of the electric bell within, the door remained fast shut.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was, apparently, no one at home in the modest detached villa; for, although Jane could hear the trill of the electric bell within, the door remained fast shut.
intervalnounUS /ˈɪntərvəl/
a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading After a discreet interval she ventured to sit down for a minute's rest on a little green bench set beneath the budding vines.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was very quiet, and the air blowing over wide expanses of vacant lots was sweet and warm.
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From this reading There was, apparently, no one at home in the modest detached villa; for, although Jane could hear the trill of the electric bell within, the door remained fast shut.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading After a discreet interval she ventured to sit down for a minute's rest on a little green bench set beneath the budding vines.
a large number or amount
From this reading It was very quiet, and the air blowing over wide expanses of vacant lots was sweet and warm.
loudlyadverbUS /ˈlaʊdli/
with relatively high volume
From this reading Dandelions were in bloom amid the green April grass, and an American robin sang loudly in a tall elm near the front gate.
minute'snounUS /ˈmɪnəts/
possessive form of “minute” — a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading After a discreet interval she ventured to sit down for a minute's rest on a little green bench set beneath the budding vines.
modestadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəst/
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading There was, apparently, no one at home in the modest detached villa; for, although Jane could hear the trill of the electric bell within, the door remained fast shut.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Dandelions were in bloom amid the green April grass, and an American robin sang loudly in a tall elm near the front gate.
not any; not one
From this reading There was, apparently, no one at home in the modest detached villa; for, although Jane could hear the trill of the electric bell within, the door remained fast shut.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was, apparently, no one at home in the modest detached villa; for, although Jane could hear the trill of the electric bell within, the door remained fast shut.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading After a discreet interval she ventured to sit down for a minute's rest on a little green bench set beneath the budding vines.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There was, apparently, no one at home in the modest detached villa; for, although Jane could hear the trill of the electric bell within, the door remained fast shut.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It was very quiet, and the air blowing over wide expanses of vacant lots was sweet and warm.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading It was very quiet, and the air blowing over wide expanses of vacant lots was sweet and warm.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading There was, apparently, no one at home in the modest detached villa; for, although Jane could hear the trill of the electric bell within, the door remained fast shut.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading After a discreet interval she ventured to sit down for a minute's rest on a little green bench set beneath the budding vines.
small Old World songbird with a reddish breast
From this reading Dandelions were in bloom amid the green April grass, and an American robin sang loudly in a tall elm near the front gate.
North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng
From this reading Dandelions were in bloom amid the green April grass, and an American robin sang loudly in a tall elm near the front gate.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading After a discreet interval she ventured to sit down for a minute's rest on a little green bench set beneath the budding vines.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After a discreet interval she ventured to sit down for a minute's rest on a little green bench set beneath the budding vines.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading There was, apparently, no one at home in the modest detached villa; for, although Jane could hear the trill of the electric bell within, the door remained fast shut.
be seated
From this reading After a discreet interval she ventured to sit down for a minute's rest on a little green bench set beneath the budding vines.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading It was very quiet, and the air blowing over wide expanses of vacant lots was sweet and warm.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading Dandelions were in bloom amid the green April grass, and an American robin sang loudly in a tall elm near the front gate.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There was, apparently, no one at home in the modest detached villa; for, although Jane could hear the trill of the electric bell within, the door remained fast shut.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then she drew a deep breath.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was, apparently, no one at home in the modest detached villa; for, although Jane could hear the trill of the electric bell within, the door remained fast shut.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After a discreet interval she ventured to sit down for a minute's rest on a little green bench set beneath the budding vines.
trillnounUS /trɪl/
a note that alternates rapidly with another note a semitone above it
From this reading There was, apparently, no one at home in the modest detached villa; for, although Jane could hear the trill of the electric bell within, the door remained fast shut.
vacantadjectiveUS /ˈveɪkənt/
void of intelligence or thought
From this reading It was very quiet, and the air blowing over wide expanses of vacant lots was sweet and warm.
past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
From this reading After a discreet interval she ventured to sit down for a minute's rest on a little green bench set beneath the budding vines.
precisely as stated
From this reading It was very quiet, and the air blowing over wide expanses of vacant lots was sweet and warm.
villanounUS /ˈvɪlə/
Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)
From this reading There was, apparently, no one at home in the modest detached villa; for, although Jane could hear the trill of the electric bell within, the door remained fast shut.
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 After a discreet interval she ventured to sit down for a minute's rest on a little green bench set beneath the budding vines.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading It was very quiet, and the air blowing over wide expanses of vacant lots was sweet and warm.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was, apparently, no one at home in the modest detached villa; for, although Jane could hear the trill of the electric bell within, the door remained fast shut.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Dandelions were in bloom amid the green April grass, and an American robin sang loudly in a tall elm near the front gate.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading It was very quiet, and the air blowing over wide expanses of vacant lots was sweet and warm.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading There was, apparently, no one at home in the modest detached villa; for, although Jane could hear the trill of the electric bell within, the door remained fast shut.
