used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading LIFE IS A JEST.
abodenounUS /əˈboʊd/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading "So this is your home--_my_ home?" she cries, her eyes sparkling with delight as they rest on her new abode.
alights
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From this reading The door is almost immediately opened by a buxom maiden with rosy cheeks and a lenient smile, which alights on the youthful mistress.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The door is almost immediately opened by a buxom maiden with rosy cheeks and a lenient smile, which alights on the youthful mistress.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Ring very loud and long, Philip; I am dying to be in!"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A great red sun that is warm and kind sinks behind the golden trees, rich with autumnal tints, as Philip and Eleanor drive up to "Lyndhurst," on Richmond Terrace.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A great red sun that is warm and kind sinks behind the golden trees, rich with autumnal tints, as Philip and Eleanor drive up to "Lyndhurst," on Richmond Terrace.
autumnaladjectiveUS /ɔːˈtʌmnəl/
of or characteristic of or occurring in autumn
From this reading A great red sun that is warm and kind sinks behind the golden trees, rich with autumnal tints, as Philip and Eleanor drive up to "Lyndhurst," on Richmond Terrace.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Ring very loud and long, Philip; I am dying to be in!"
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading A great red sun that is warm and kind sinks behind the golden trees, rich with autumnal tints, as Philip and Eleanor drive up to "Lyndhurst," on Richmond Terrace.
buxomadjectiveUS /ˈbʌksəm/
(of a woman's body) having a large bosom and pleasing curves
From this reading The door is almost immediately opened by a buxom maiden with rosy cheeks and a lenient smile, which alights on the youthful mistress.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The door is almost immediately opened by a buxom maiden with rosy cheeks and a lenient smile, which alights on the youthful mistress.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading The door is almost immediately opened by a buxom maiden with rosy cheeks and a lenient smile, which alights on the youthful mistress.
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading "So this is your home--_my_ home?" she cries, her eyes sparkling with delight as they rest on her new abode.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading "So this is your home--_my_ home?" she cries, her eyes sparkling with delight as they rest on her new abode.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The door is almost immediately opened by a buxom maiden with rosy cheeks and a lenient smile, which alights on the youthful mistress.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading A great red sun that is warm and kind sinks behind the golden trees, rich with autumnal tints, as Philip and Eleanor drive up to "Lyndhurst," on Richmond Terrace.
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading "Ring very loud and long, Philip; I am dying to be in!"
Eleanor
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From this reading A great red sun that is warm and kind sinks behind the golden trees, rich with autumnal tints, as Philip and Eleanor drive up to "Lyndhurst," on Richmond Terrace.
opinion or judgment
From this reading "So this is your home--_my_ home?" she cries, her eyes sparkling with delight as they rest on her new abode.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading A great red sun that is warm and kind sinks behind the golden trees, rich with autumnal tints, as Philip and Eleanor drive up to "Lyndhurst," on Richmond Terrace.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A great red sun that is warm and kind sinks behind the golden trees, rich with autumnal tints, as Philip and Eleanor drive up to "Lyndhurst," on Richmond Terrace.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "So this is your home--_my_ home?" she cries, her eyes sparkling with delight as they rest on her new abode.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading "So this is your home--_my_ home?" she cries, her eyes sparkling with delight as they rest on her new abode.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Ring very loud and long, Philip; I am dying to be in!"
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading The door is almost immediately opened by a buxom maiden with rosy cheeks and a lenient smile, which alights on the youthful mistress.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Ring very loud and long, Philip; I am dying to be in!"
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LIFE IS A JEST.
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading LIFE IS A JEST.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading A great red sun that is warm and kind sinks behind the golden trees, rich with autumnal tints, as Philip and Eleanor drive up to "Lyndhurst," on Richmond Terrace.
lenientadjectiveUS /ˈliːniənt/
tolerant or lenient
From this reading The door is almost immediately opened by a buxom maiden with rosy cheeks and a lenient smile, which alights on the youthful mistress.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading LIFE IS A JEST.
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 "Ring very loud and long, Philip; I am dying to be in!"
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading "Ring very loud and long, Philip; I am dying to be in!"
Lyndhurst
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From this reading A great red sun that is warm and kind sinks behind the golden trees, rich with autumnal tints, as Philip and Eleanor drive up to "Lyndhurst," on Richmond Terrace.
an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
From this reading The door is almost immediately opened by a buxom maiden with rosy cheeks and a lenient smile, which alights on the youthful mistress.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading The door is almost immediately opened by a buxom maiden with rosy cheeks and a lenient smile, which alights on the youthful mistress.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "So this is your home--_my_ home?" she cries, her eyes sparkling with delight as they rest on her new abode.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading "So this is your home--_my_ home?" she cries, her eyes sparkling with delight as they rest on her new abode.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A great red sun that is warm and kind sinks behind the golden trees, rich with autumnal tints, as Philip and Eleanor drive up to "Lyndhurst," on Richmond Terrace.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The door is almost immediately opened by a buxom maiden with rosy cheeks and a lenient smile, which alights on the youthful mistress.
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading A great red sun that is warm and kind sinks behind the golden trees, rich with autumnal tints, as Philip and Eleanor drive up to "Lyndhurst," on Richmond Terrace.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading A great red sun that is warm and kind sinks behind the golden trees, rich with autumnal tints, as Philip and Eleanor drive up to "Lyndhurst," on Richmond Terrace.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading "So this is your home--_my_ home?" she cries, her eyes sparkling with delight as they rest on her new abode.
possessing material wealth
From this reading A great red sun that is warm and kind sinks behind the golden trees, rich with autumnal tints, as Philip and Eleanor drive up to "Lyndhurst," on Richmond Terrace.
RichmondnounUS /ˈrɪtʃmənd/
capital of the state of Virginia located in the east central part of the state; was capital of the Confederacy during the American Civil War
From this reading A great red sun that is warm and kind sinks behind the golden trees, rich with autumnal tints, as Philip and Eleanor drive up to "Lyndhurst," on Richmond Terrace.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading "Ring very loud and long, Philip; I am dying to be in!"
rosyadjectiveUS /ˈroʊzi/
reflecting optimism
From this reading The door is almost immediately opened by a buxom maiden with rosy cheeks and a lenient smile, which alights on the youthful mistress.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "So this is your home--_my_ home?" she cries, her eyes sparkling with delight as they rest on her new abode.
sinksnounUS /sɪŋks/
plural of “sink” — plumbing fixture consisting of a water basin fixed to a wall or floor and having a drainpipe
From this reading A great red sun that is warm and kind sinks behind the golden trees, rich with autumnal tints, as Philip and Eleanor drive up to "Lyndhurst," on Richmond Terrace.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading The door is almost immediately opened by a buxom maiden with rosy cheeks and a lenient smile, which alights on the youthful mistress.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "So this is your home--_my_ home?" she cries, her eyes sparkling with delight as they rest on her new abode.
sparklingadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːrklɪŋ/
shining with brilliant points of light like stars
From this reading "So this is your home--_my_ home?" she cries, her eyes sparkling with delight as they rest on her new abode.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading A great red sun that is warm and kind sinks behind the golden trees, rich with autumnal tints, as Philip and Eleanor drive up to "Lyndhurst," on Richmond Terrace.
TerracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading A great red sun that is warm and kind sinks behind the golden trees, rich with autumnal tints, as Philip and Eleanor drive up to "Lyndhurst," on Richmond Terrace.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A great red sun that is warm and kind sinks behind the golden trees, rich with autumnal tints, as Philip and Eleanor drive up to "Lyndhurst," on Richmond Terrace.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A great red sun that is warm and kind sinks behind the golden trees, rich with autumnal tints, as Philip and Eleanor drive up to "Lyndhurst," on Richmond Terrace.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "So this is your home--_my_ home?" she cries, her eyes sparkling with delight as they rest on her new abode.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "So this is your home--_my_ home?" she cries, her eyes sparkling with delight as they rest on her new abode.
tintsnounUS /tɪnts/
plural of “tint” — a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color
From this reading A great red sun that is warm and kind sinks behind the golden trees, rich with autumnal tints, as Philip and Eleanor drive up to "Lyndhurst," on Richmond Terrace.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A great red sun that is warm and kind sinks behind the golden trees, rich with autumnal tints, as Philip and Eleanor drive up to "Lyndhurst," on Richmond Terrace.
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 A great red sun that is warm and kind sinks behind the golden trees, rich with autumnal tints, as Philip and Eleanor drive up to "Lyndhurst," on Richmond Terrace.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A great red sun that is warm and kind sinks behind the golden trees, rich with autumnal tints, as Philip and Eleanor drive up to "Lyndhurst," on Richmond Terrace.
precisely as stated
From this reading "Ring very loud and long, Philip; I am dying to be in!"
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading A great red sun that is warm and kind sinks behind the golden trees, rich with autumnal tints, as Philip and Eleanor drive up to "Lyndhurst," on Richmond Terrace.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The door is almost immediately opened by a buxom maiden with rosy cheeks and a lenient smile, which alights on the youthful mistress.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A great red sun that is warm and kind sinks behind the golden trees, rich with autumnal tints, as Philip and Eleanor drive up to "Lyndhurst," on Richmond Terrace.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "So this is your home--_my_ home?" she cries, her eyes sparkling with delight as they rest on her new abode.
youthfuladjectiveUS /ˈjuːθfəl/
suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh
From this reading The door is almost immediately opened by a buxom maiden with rosy cheeks and a lenient smile, which alights on the youthful mistress.
