aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading On Monday morning the sun had only just flushed the tops of the mountains before rising above the wooded heights, when, early as it was, Stefeli, already neatly washed and dressed, rushed into Vinzi’s little chamber.
anew
From this reading School began again late in the autumn.
(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 ON THE PASTURE The children had no school during the summer months because at that time they were all needed for light tasks in the fields and meadows.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading On Monday morning the sun had only just flushed the tops of the mountains before rising above the wooded heights, when, early as it was, Stefeli, already neatly washed and dressed, rushed into Vinzi’s little chamber.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ON THE PASTURE The children had no school during the summer months because at that time they were all needed for light tasks in the fields and meadows.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading On Monday morning the sun had only just flushed the tops of the mountains before rising above the wooded heights, when, early as it was, Stefeli, already neatly washed and dressed, rushed into Vinzi’s little chamber.
in a state of sleep
From this reading She found him still fast asleep.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ON THE PASTURE The children had no school during the summer months because at that time they were all needed for light tasks in the fields and meadows.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading School began again late in the autumn.
for the reason that
From this reading ON THE PASTURE The children had no school during the summer months because at that time they were all needed for light tasks in the fields and meadows.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading On Monday morning the sun had only just flushed the tops of the mountains before rising above the wooded heights, when, early as it was, Stefeli, already neatly washed and dressed, rushed into Vinzi’s little chamber.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading School began again late in the autumn.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading On Monday morning the sun had only just flushed the tops of the mountains before rising above the wooded heights, when, early as it was, Stefeli, already neatly washed and dressed, rushed into Vinzi’s little chamber.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading ON THE PASTURE The children had no school during the summer months because at that time they were all needed for light tasks in the fields and meadows.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “Wake up, Vinzi,” she cried out.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading On Monday morning the sun had only just flushed the tops of the mountains before rising above the wooded heights, when, early as it was, Stefeli, already neatly washed and dressed, rushed into Vinzi’s little chamber.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading ON THE PASTURE The children had no school during the summer months because at that time they were all needed for light tasks in the fields and meadows.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading On Monday morning the sun had only just flushed the tops of the mountains before rising above the wooded heights, when, early as it was, Stefeli, already neatly washed and dressed, rushed into Vinzi’s little chamber.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading She found him still fast asleep.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading ON THE PASTURE The children had no school during the summer months because at that time they were all needed for light tasks in the fields and meadows.
having the pinkish flush of health
From this reading On Monday morning the sun had only just flushed the tops of the mountains before rising above the wooded heights, when, early as it was, Stefeli, already neatly washed and dressed, rushed into Vinzi’s little chamber.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ON THE PASTURE The children had no school during the summer months because at that time they were all needed for light tasks in the fields and meadows.
set up or found
From this reading She found him still fast asleep.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ON THE PASTURE The children had no school during the summer months because at that time they were all needed for light tasks in the fields and meadows.
heightsnounUS /haɪts/
a high place
From this reading On Monday morning the sun had only just flushed the tops of the mountains before rising above the wooded heights, when, early as it was, Stefeli, already neatly washed and dressed, rushed into Vinzi’s little chamber.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She found him still fast asleep.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ON THE PASTURE The children had no school during the summer months because at that time they were all needed for light tasks in the fields and meadows.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading On Monday morning the sun had only just flushed the tops of the mountains before rising above the wooded heights, when, early as it was, Stefeli, already neatly washed and dressed, rushed into Vinzi’s little chamber.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading On Monday morning the sun had only just flushed the tops of the mountains before rising above the wooded heights, when, early as it was, Stefeli, already neatly washed and dressed, rushed into Vinzi’s little chamber.
and nothing more
From this reading On Monday morning the sun had only just flushed the tops of the mountains before rising above the wooded heights, when, early as it was, Stefeli, already neatly washed and dressed, rushed into Vinzi’s little chamber.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading School began again late in the autumn.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading ON THE PASTURE The children had no school during the summer months because at that time they were all needed for light tasks in the fields and meadows.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading On Monday morning the sun had only just flushed the tops of the mountains before rising above the wooded heights, when, early as it was, Stefeli, already neatly washed and dressed, rushed into Vinzi’s little chamber.
meadowsnounUS /ˈmedoʊz/
plural of “meadow” — a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay
From this reading ON THE PASTURE The children had no school during the summer months because at that time they were all needed for light tasks in the fields and meadows.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading On Monday morning the sun had only just flushed the tops of the mountains before rising above the wooded heights, when, early as it was, Stefeli, already neatly washed and dressed, rushed into Vinzi’s little chamber.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading ON THE PASTURE The children had no school during the summer months because at that time they were all needed for light tasks in the fields and meadows.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading On Monday morning the sun had only just flushed the tops of the mountains before rising above the wooded heights, when, early as it was, Stefeli, already neatly washed and dressed, rushed into Vinzi’s little chamber.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading On Monday morning the sun had only just flushed the tops of the mountains before rising above the wooded heights, when, early as it was, Stefeli, already neatly washed and dressed, rushed into Vinzi’s little chamber.
neatlyadverbUS /ˈniːtli/
with neatness
From this reading On Monday morning the sun had only just flushed the tops of the mountains before rising above the wooded heights, when, early as it was, Stefeli, already neatly washed and dressed, rushed into Vinzi’s little chamber.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading ON THE PASTURE The children had no school during the summer months because at that time they were all needed for light tasks in the fields and meadows.
not any; not one
From this reading ON THE PASTURE The children had no school during the summer months because at that time they were all needed for light tasks in the fields and meadows.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On Monday morning the sun had only just flushed the tops of the mountains before rising above the wooded heights, when, early as it was, Stefeli, already neatly washed and dressed, rushed into Vinzi’s little chamber.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THE PASTURE The children had no school during the summer months because at that time they were all needed for light tasks in the fields and meadows.
and nothing more
From this reading On Monday morning the sun had only just flushed the tops of the mountains before rising above the wooded heights, when, early as it was, Stefeli, already neatly washed and dressed, rushed into Vinzi’s little chamber.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “Wake up, Vinzi,” she cried out.
PASTUREnounUS /ˈpæstʃər/
a field covered with grass or herbage and suitable for grazing by livestock
From this reading ON THE PASTURE The children had no school during the summer months because at that time they were all needed for light tasks in the fields and meadows.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading On Monday morning the sun had only just flushed the tops of the mountains before rising above the wooded heights, when, early as it was, Stefeli, already neatly washed and dressed, rushed into Vinzi’s little chamber.
done under pressure
From this reading On Monday morning the sun had only just flushed the tops of the mountains before rising above the wooded heights, when, early as it was, Stefeli, already neatly washed and dressed, rushed into Vinzi’s little chamber.
an educational institution
From this reading ON THE PASTURE The children had no school during the summer months because at that time they were all needed for light tasks in the fields and meadows.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She found him still fast asleep.
Stefeli
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From this reading On Monday morning the sun had only just flushed the tops of the mountains before rising above the wooded heights, when, early as it was, Stefeli, already neatly washed and dressed, rushed into Vinzi’s little chamber.
not in physical motion
From this reading She found him still fast asleep.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading ON THE PASTURE The children had no school during the summer months because at that time they were all needed for light tasks in the fields and meadows.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading On Monday morning the sun had only just flushed the tops of the mountains before rising above the wooded heights, when, early as it was, Stefeli, already neatly washed and dressed, rushed into Vinzi’s little chamber.
tasksnounUS /tæsks/
plural of “task” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading ON THE PASTURE The children had no school during the summer months because at that time they were all needed for light tasks in the fields and meadows.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ON THE PASTURE The children had no school during the summer months because at that time they were all needed for light tasks in the fields and meadows.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON THE PASTURE The children had no school during the summer months because at that time they were all needed for light tasks in the fields and meadows.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ON THE PASTURE The children had no school during the summer months because at that time they were all needed for light tasks in the fields and meadows.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading ON THE PASTURE The children had no school during the summer months because at that time they were all needed for light tasks in the fields and meadows.
topsadjectiveUS /tɑːps/
of the highest quality
From this reading On Monday morning the sun had only just flushed the tops of the mountains before rising above the wooded heights, when, early as it was, Stefeli, already neatly washed and dressed, rushed into Vinzi’s little chamber.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “Wake up, Vinzi,” she cried out.
Vinzi
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From this reading “Wake up, Vinzi,” she cried out.
Vinzi's
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From this reading On Monday morning the sun had only just flushed the tops of the mountains before rising above the wooded heights, when, early as it was, Stefeli, already neatly washed and dressed, rushed into Vinzi’s little chamber.
be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading “Wake up, Vinzi,” she cried out.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On Monday morning the sun had only just flushed the tops of the mountains before rising above the wooded heights, when, early as it was, Stefeli, already neatly washed and dressed, rushed into Vinzi’s little chamber.
clean by virtue of having been washed in water
From this reading On Monday morning the sun had only just flushed the tops of the mountains before rising above the wooded heights, when, early as it was, Stefeli, already neatly washed and dressed, rushed into Vinzi’s little chamber.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading ON THE PASTURE The children had no school during the summer months because at that time they were all needed for light tasks in the fields and meadows.
at the time that
From this reading On Monday morning the sun had only just flushed the tops of the mountains before rising above the wooded heights, when, early as it was, Stefeli, already neatly washed and dressed, rushed into Vinzi’s little chamber.
woodedadjectiveUS /ˈwʊdɪd/
covered with growing trees and bushes etc
From this reading On Monday morning the sun had only just flushed the tops of the mountains before rising above the wooded heights, when, early as it was, Stefeli, already neatly washed and dressed, rushed into Vinzi’s little chamber.
