used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A rendezvous would be made for dinner, for instance, at some attractive spot up the Elbe.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading The company assembled by twos or singly at their convenience during the late afternoon.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Everywhere the invigorating odor of pine lay in the air.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading VILLA ELSA OUTDOORS In the vernal season the lectures and theaters were dropped for neighborhood excursions of which the Buchers, like all German families, were extremely fond.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading It would be a walking trip from Loschwitz along the winding banks or up on a higher path stretching from one smooth, low-lying hilltop to another.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading VILLA ELSA OUTDOORS In the vernal season the lectures and theaters were dropped for neighborhood excursions of which the Buchers, like all German families, were extremely fond.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading It would be a walking trip from Loschwitz along the winding banks or up on a higher path stretching from one smooth, low-lying hilltop to another.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading The company assembled by twos or singly at their convenience during the late afternoon.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A rendezvous would be made for dinner, for instance, at some attractive spot up the Elbe.
attractiveadjectiveUS /əˈtræktɪv/
pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
From this reading A rendezvous would be made for dinner, for instance, at some attractive spot up the Elbe.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading It would be a walking trip from Loschwitz along the winding banks or up on a higher path stretching from one smooth, low-lying hilltop to another.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A rendezvous would be made for dinner, for instance, at some attractive spot up the Elbe.
Buchers
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From this reading VILLA ELSA OUTDOORS In the vernal season the lectures and theaters were dropped for neighborhood excursions of which the Buchers, like all German families, were extremely fond.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The company assembled by twos or singly at their convenience during the late afternoon.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading The company assembled by twos or singly at their convenience during the late afternoon.
conveniencenounUS /kənˈviːnjəns/
the state of being suitable or opportune
From this reading The company assembled by twos or singly at their convenience during the late afternoon.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading A rendezvous would be made for dinner, for instance, at some attractive spot up the Elbe.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading VILLA ELSA OUTDOORS In the vernal season the lectures and theaters were dropped for neighborhood excursions of which the Buchers, like all German families, were extremely fond.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The company assembled by twos or singly at their convenience during the late afternoon.
ElbenounUS /elb/
a river in central Europe that arises in northwestern Czechoslovakia and flows northward through Germany to empty into the North Sea
From this reading A rendezvous would be made for dinner, for instance, at some attractive spot up the Elbe.
ELSA
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From this reading VILLA ELSA OUTDOORS In the vernal season the lectures and theaters were dropped for neighborhood excursions of which the Buchers, like all German families, were extremely fond.
to or in any or all places
From this reading Everywhere the invigorating odor of pine lay in the air.
excursionsnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒənz/
plural of “excursion” — a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading VILLA ELSA OUTDOORS In the vernal season the lectures and theaters were dropped for neighborhood excursions of which the Buchers, like all German families, were extremely fond.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading VILLA ELSA OUTDOORS In the vernal season the lectures and theaters were dropped for neighborhood excursions of which the Buchers, like all German families, were extremely fond.
plural of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading VILLA ELSA OUTDOORS In the vernal season the lectures and theaters were dropped for neighborhood excursions of which the Buchers, like all German families, were extremely fond.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading VILLA ELSA OUTDOORS In the vernal season the lectures and theaters were dropped for neighborhood excursions of which the Buchers, like all German families, were extremely fond.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading VILLA ELSA OUTDOORS In the vernal season the lectures and theaters were dropped for neighborhood excursions of which the Buchers, like all German families, were extremely fond.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It would be a walking trip from Loschwitz along the winding banks or up on a higher path stretching from one smooth, low-lying hilltop to another.
a person of German nationality
From this reading VILLA ELSA OUTDOORS In the vernal season the lectures and theaters were dropped for neighborhood excursions of which the Buchers, like all German families, were extremely fond.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading It would be a walking trip from Loschwitz along the winding banks or up on a higher path stretching from one smooth, low-lying hilltop to another.
hilltopnounUS /ˈhɪltɑːp/
the peak of a hill
From this reading It would be a walking trip from Loschwitz along the winding banks or up on a higher path stretching from one smooth, low-lying hilltop to another.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading VILLA ELSA OUTDOORS In the vernal season the lectures and theaters were dropped for neighborhood excursions of which the Buchers, like all German families, were extremely fond.
an occurrence of something
From this reading A rendezvous would be made for dinner, for instance, at some attractive spot up the Elbe.
invigoratingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɪɡəreɪtɪŋ/
imparting strength and vitality
From this reading Everywhere the invigorating odor of pine lay in the air.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It would be a walking trip from Loschwitz along the winding banks or up on a higher path stretching from one smooth, low-lying hilltop to another.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading The company assembled by twos or singly at their convenience during the late afternoon.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Everywhere the invigorating odor of pine lay in the air.
lecturesnounUS /ˈlektʃərz/
plural of “lecture” — a speech that is open to the public
From this reading VILLA ELSA OUTDOORS In the vernal season the lectures and theaters were dropped for neighborhood excursions of which the Buchers, like all German families, were extremely fond.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading VILLA ELSA OUTDOORS In the vernal season the lectures and theaters were dropped for neighborhood excursions of which the Buchers, like all German families, were extremely fond.
Loschwitz
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From this reading It would be a walking trip from Loschwitz along the winding banks or up on a higher path stretching from one smooth, low-lying hilltop to another.
low-lyingadjective
having a small elevation above the ground or horizon or sea level
From this reading It would be a walking trip from Loschwitz along the winding banks or up on a higher path stretching from one smooth, low-lying hilltop to another.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading A rendezvous would be made for dinner, for instance, at some attractive spot up the Elbe.
neighborhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading VILLA ELSA OUTDOORS In the vernal season the lectures and theaters were dropped for neighborhood excursions of which the Buchers, like all German families, were extremely fond.
odornounUS /ˈoʊdər/
any property detected by the olfactory system
From this reading Everywhere the invigorating odor of pine lay in the air.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading VILLA ELSA OUTDOORS In the vernal season the lectures and theaters were dropped for neighborhood excursions of which the Buchers, like all German families, were extremely fond.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It would be a walking trip from Loschwitz along the winding banks or up on a higher path stretching from one smooth, low-lying hilltop to another.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It would be a walking trip from Loschwitz along the winding banks or up on a higher path stretching from one smooth, low-lying hilltop to another.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It would be a walking trip from Loschwitz along the winding banks or up on a higher path stretching from one smooth, low-lying hilltop to another.
OUTDOORSadverbUS /ˈaʊtˈdɔːrz/
outside a building
From this reading VILLA ELSA OUTDOORS In the vernal season the lectures and theaters were dropped for neighborhood excursions of which the Buchers, like all German families, were extremely fond.
a course of conduct
From this reading It would be a walking trip from Loschwitz along the winding banks or up on a higher path stretching from one smooth, low-lying hilltop to another.
pinenounUS /paɪn/
a coniferous tree
From this reading Everywhere the invigorating odor of pine lay in the air.
rendezvousnounUS /ˈrɑːndɪvuː/
a meeting planned at a certain time and place
From this reading A rendezvous would be made for dinner, for instance, at some attractive spot up the Elbe.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading VILLA ELSA OUTDOORS In the vernal season the lectures and theaters were dropped for neighborhood excursions of which the Buchers, like all German families, were extremely fond.
singlyadverbUS /ˈsɪŋɡli/
one by one; one at a time
From this reading The company assembled by twos or singly at their convenience during the late afternoon.
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading It would be a walking trip from Loschwitz along the winding banks or up on a higher path stretching from one smooth, low-lying hilltop to another.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading A rendezvous would be made for dinner, for instance, at some attractive spot up the Elbe.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading A rendezvous would be made for dinner, for instance, at some attractive spot up the Elbe.
stretchingnounUS /ˈstretʃɪŋ/
act of expanding by lengthening or widening
From this reading It would be a walking trip from Loschwitz along the winding banks or up on a higher path stretching from one smooth, low-lying hilltop to another.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading VILLA ELSA OUTDOORS In the vernal season the lectures and theaters were dropped for neighborhood excursions of which the Buchers, like all German families, were extremely fond.
theatersnounUS /ˈθiːətərz/
plural of “theater” — a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading VILLA ELSA OUTDOORS In the vernal season the lectures and theaters were dropped for neighborhood excursions of which the Buchers, like all German families, were extremely fond.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The company assembled by twos or singly at their convenience during the late afternoon.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It would be a walking trip from Loschwitz along the winding banks or up on a higher path stretching from one smooth, low-lying hilltop to another.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading It would be a walking trip from Loschwitz along the winding banks or up on a higher path stretching from one smooth, low-lying hilltop to another.
twosnounUS /tuːz/
plural of “two” — the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The company assembled by twos or singly at their convenience during the late afternoon.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A rendezvous would be made for dinner, for instance, at some attractive spot up the Elbe.
vernaladjectiveUS /ˈvɜːrnəl/
suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh
From this reading VILLA ELSA OUTDOORS In the vernal season the lectures and theaters were dropped for neighborhood excursions of which the Buchers, like all German families, were extremely fond.
VILLAnounUS /ˈvɪlə/
Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)
From this reading VILLA ELSA OUTDOORS In the vernal season the lectures and theaters were dropped for neighborhood excursions of which the Buchers, like all German families, were extremely fond.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading It would be a walking trip from Loschwitz along the winding banks or up on a higher path stretching from one smooth, low-lying hilltop to another.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading VILLA ELSA OUTDOORS In the vernal season the lectures and theaters were dropped for neighborhood excursions of which the Buchers, like all German families, were extremely fond.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading VILLA ELSA OUTDOORS In the vernal season the lectures and theaters were dropped for neighborhood excursions of which the Buchers, like all German families, were extremely fond.
windingadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪndɪŋ/
marked by repeated turns and bends
From this reading It would be a walking trip from Loschwitz along the winding banks or up on a higher path stretching from one smooth, low-lying hilltop to another.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading A rendezvous would be made for dinner, for instance, at some attractive spot up the Elbe.
