used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WHEN YOUTH MEETS YOUTH Three quarters of an hour later Ted was seated on a log, near a small rustic bridge, beneath which flowed a limpid, gurgling stream.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading She was vividly effective against the background of deep green spruces and white birch in her bright pink dress and large drooping black hat.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading WHEN YOUTH MEETS YOUTH Three quarters of an hour later Ted was seated on a log, near a small rustic bridge, beneath which flowed a limpid, gurgling stream.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She was vividly effective against the background of deep green spruces and white birch in her bright pink dress and large drooping black hat.
backgroundnounUS /ˈbækɡraʊnd/
a person's social heritage: previous experience or training
From this reading She was vividly effective against the background of deep green spruces and white birch in her bright pink dress and large drooping black hat.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading On a log beside him sat a girl of perhaps eighteen years, exceedingly handsome with the flaming kind of beauty like a poppy's, striking to the eye, shallow-petaled.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading WHEN YOUTH MEETS YOUTH Three quarters of an hour later Ted was seated on a log, near a small rustic bridge, beneath which flowed a limpid, gurgling stream.
next to; at the side of
From this reading On a log beside him sat a girl of perhaps eighteen years, exceedingly handsome with the flaming kind of beauty like a poppy's, striking to the eye, shallow-petaled.
birchnounUS /bɜːrtʃ/
hard close-grained wood of any of various birch trees; used especially in furniture and interior finishes and plywood
From this reading She was vividly effective against the background of deep green spruces and white birch in her bright pink dress and large drooping black hat.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading She was vividly effective against the background of deep green spruces and white birch in her bright pink dress and large drooping black hat.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading WHEN YOUTH MEETS YOUTH Three quarters of an hour later Ted was seated on a log, near a small rustic bridge, beneath which flowed a limpid, gurgling stream.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading She was vividly effective against the background of deep green spruces and white birch in her bright pink dress and large drooping black hat.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading Her coloring was brilliant, her lips full, scarlet, ripely sensuous.
browsnounUS /braʊz/
plural of “brow” — the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading Beneath her straight black brows her sparkling, black eyes gleamed with restless eagerness.
coloringnounUS /ˈkʌlərɪŋ/
a digestible substance used to give color to food
From this reading Her coloring was brilliant, her lips full, scarlet, ripely sensuous.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading She was vividly effective against the background of deep green spruces and white birch in her bright pink dress and large drooping black hat.
put on clothes
From this reading She was vividly effective against the background of deep green spruces and white birch in her bright pink dress and large drooping black hat.
droopingadjectiveUS /ˈdruːpɪŋ/
weak from exhaustion
From this reading She was vividly effective against the background of deep green spruces and white birch in her bright pink dress and large drooping black hat.
eagernessnounUS /ˈiːɡərnəs/
a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something
From this reading Beneath her straight black brows her sparkling, black eyes gleamed with restless eagerness.
effectiveadjectiveUS /ɪˈfektɪv/
producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
From this reading She was vividly effective against the background of deep green spruces and white birch in her bright pink dress and large drooping black hat.
being one more than seventeen
From this reading On a log beside him sat a girl of perhaps eighteen years, exceedingly handsome with the flaming kind of beauty like a poppy's, striking to the eye, shallow-petaled.
to an extreme degree
From this reading On a log beside him sat a girl of perhaps eighteen years, exceedingly handsome with the flaming kind of beauty like a poppy's, striking to the eye, shallow-petaled.
the organ of sight
From this reading On a log beside him sat a girl of perhaps eighteen years, exceedingly handsome with the flaming kind of beauty like a poppy's, striking to the eye, shallow-petaled.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Beneath her straight black brows her sparkling, black eyes gleamed with restless eagerness.
flamingadjectiveUS /ˈfleɪmɪŋ/
informal intensifiers
From this reading On a log beside him sat a girl of perhaps eighteen years, exceedingly handsome with the flaming kind of beauty like a poppy's, striking to the eye, shallow-petaled.
flowedverbUS /floʊd/
past form of “flow” — move or progress freely as if in a stream
From this reading WHEN YOUTH MEETS YOUTH Three quarters of an hour later Ted was seated on a log, near a small rustic bridge, beneath which flowed a limpid, gurgling stream.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Her coloring was brilliant, her lips full, scarlet, ripely sensuous.
a young female
From this reading On a log beside him sat a girl of perhaps eighteen years, exceedingly handsome with the flaming kind of beauty like a poppy's, striking to the eye, shallow-petaled.
gleamedverbUS /ɡliːmd/
past form of “gleam” — be shiny, as if wet
From this reading Beneath her straight black brows her sparkling, black eyes gleamed with restless eagerness.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading She was vividly effective against the background of deep green spruces and white birch in her bright pink dress and large drooping black hat.
gurglingverbUS /ˈɡɜːrɡəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “gurgle” — flow in an irregular current with a bubbling noise
From this reading WHEN YOUTH MEETS YOUTH Three quarters of an hour later Ted was seated on a log, near a small rustic bridge, beneath which flowed a limpid, gurgling stream.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading On a log beside him sat a girl of perhaps eighteen years, exceedingly handsome with the flaming kind of beauty like a poppy's, striking to the eye, shallow-petaled.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading She was vividly effective against the background of deep green spruces and white birch in her bright pink dress and large drooping black hat.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was vividly effective against the background of deep green spruces and white birch in her bright pink dress and large drooping black hat.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading On a log beside him sat a girl of perhaps eighteen years, exceedingly handsome with the flaming kind of beauty like a poppy's, striking to the eye, shallow-petaled.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading WHEN YOUTH MEETS YOUTH Three quarters of an hour later Ted was seated on a log, near a small rustic bridge, beneath which flowed a limpid, gurgling stream.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She was vividly effective against the background of deep green spruces and white birch in her bright pink dress and large drooping black hat.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading On a log beside him sat a girl of perhaps eighteen years, exceedingly handsome with the flaming kind of beauty like a poppy's, striking to the eye, shallow-petaled.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She was vividly effective against the background of deep green spruces and white birch in her bright pink dress and large drooping black hat.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading WHEN YOUTH MEETS YOUTH Three quarters of an hour later Ted was seated on a log, near a small rustic bridge, beneath which flowed a limpid, gurgling stream.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading On a log beside him sat a girl of perhaps eighteen years, exceedingly handsome with the flaming kind of beauty like a poppy's, striking to the eye, shallow-petaled.
limpidadjective
clear and bright
From this reading WHEN YOUTH MEETS YOUTH Three quarters of an hour later Ted was seated on a log, near a small rustic bridge, beneath which flowed a limpid, gurgling stream.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Her coloring was brilliant, her lips full, scarlet, ripely sensuous.
logverbUS /lɔːɡ/
enter into a log, as on ships and planes
From this reading WHEN YOUTH MEETS YOUTH Three quarters of an hour later Ted was seated on a log, near a small rustic bridge, beneath which flowed a limpid, gurgling stream.
MEETSnounUS /miːts/
plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held
From this reading WHEN YOUTH MEETS YOUTH Three quarters of an hour later Ted was seated on a log, near a small rustic bridge, beneath which flowed a limpid, gurgling stream.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading WHEN YOUTH MEETS YOUTH Three quarters of an hour later Ted was seated on a log, near a small rustic bridge, beneath which flowed a limpid, gurgling stream.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WHEN YOUTH MEETS YOUTH Three quarters of an hour later Ted was seated on a log, near a small rustic bridge, beneath which flowed a limpid, gurgling stream.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading WHEN YOUTH MEETS YOUTH Three quarters of an hour later Ted was seated on a log, near a small rustic bridge, beneath which flowed a limpid, gurgling stream.
by chance
From this reading On a log beside him sat a girl of perhaps eighteen years, exceedingly handsome with the flaming kind of beauty like a poppy's, striking to the eye, shallow-petaled.
a light shade of red
From this reading She was vividly effective against the background of deep green spruces and white birch in her bright pink dress and large drooping black hat.
poppy'snounUS /ˈpɑːpiz/
possessive form of “poppy” — annual or biennial or perennial herbs having showy flowers
From this reading On a log beside him sat a girl of perhaps eighteen years, exceedingly handsome with the flaming kind of beauty like a poppy's, striking to the eye, shallow-petaled.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading WHEN YOUTH MEETS YOUTH Three quarters of an hour later Ted was seated on a log, near a small rustic bridge, beneath which flowed a limpid, gurgling stream.
worried and uneasy
From this reading Beneath her straight black brows her sparkling, black eyes gleamed with restless eagerness.
ripelyadverb
with mature or developed appearance
From this reading Her coloring was brilliant, her lips full, scarlet, ripely sensuous.
rusticadjectiveUS /ˈrʌstɪk/
characteristic of rural life
From this reading WHEN YOUTH MEETS YOUTH Three quarters of an hour later Ted was seated on a log, near a small rustic bridge, beneath which flowed a limpid, gurgling stream.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading On a log beside him sat a girl of perhaps eighteen years, exceedingly handsome with the flaming kind of beauty like a poppy's, striking to the eye, shallow-petaled.
scarletnounUS /ˈskɑːrlət/
a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge
From this reading Her coloring was brilliant, her lips full, scarlet, ripely sensuous.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading WHEN YOUTH MEETS YOUTH Three quarters of an hour later Ted was seated on a log, near a small rustic bridge, beneath which flowed a limpid, gurgling stream.
sensuousadjectiveUS /ˈsenʃəwəs/
taking delight in beauty
From this reading Her coloring was brilliant, her lips full, scarlet, ripely sensuous.
shallow-petaled
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From this reading On a log beside him sat a girl of perhaps eighteen years, exceedingly handsome with the flaming kind of beauty like a poppy's, striking to the eye, shallow-petaled.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was vividly effective against the background of deep green spruces and white birch in her bright pink dress and large drooping black hat.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading WHEN YOUTH MEETS YOUTH Three quarters of an hour later Ted was seated on a log, near a small rustic bridge, beneath which flowed a limpid, gurgling stream.
sparklingadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːrklɪŋ/
shining with brilliant points of light like stars
From this reading Beneath her straight black brows her sparkling, black eyes gleamed with restless eagerness.
spruces
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From this reading She was vividly effective against the background of deep green spruces and white birch in her bright pink dress and large drooping black hat.
successive (without a break)
From this reading Beneath her straight black brows her sparkling, black eyes gleamed with restless eagerness.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading WHEN YOUTH MEETS YOUTH Three quarters of an hour later Ted was seated on a log, near a small rustic bridge, beneath which flowed a limpid, gurgling stream.
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading On a log beside him sat a girl of perhaps eighteen years, exceedingly handsome with the flaming kind of beauty like a poppy's, striking to the eye, shallow-petaled.
TednounUS /ted/
a tough youth of 1950's and 1960's wearing Edwardian style clothes
From this reading WHEN YOUTH MEETS YOUTH Three quarters of an hour later Ted was seated on a log, near a small rustic bridge, beneath which flowed a limpid, gurgling stream.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On a log beside him sat a girl of perhaps eighteen years, exceedingly handsome with the flaming kind of beauty like a poppy's, striking to the eye, shallow-petaled.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading WHEN YOUTH MEETS YOUTH Three quarters of an hour later Ted was seated on a log, near a small rustic bridge, beneath which flowed a limpid, gurgling stream.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On a log beside him sat a girl of perhaps eighteen years, exceedingly handsome with the flaming kind of beauty like a poppy's, striking to the eye, shallow-petaled.
vividlyadverbUS /ˈvɪvədli/
in a vivid manner
From this reading She was vividly effective against the background of deep green spruces and white birch in her bright pink dress and large drooping black hat.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WHEN YOUTH MEETS YOUTH Three quarters of an hour later Ted was seated on a log, near a small rustic bridge, beneath which flowed a limpid, gurgling stream.
at the time that
From this reading WHEN YOUTH MEETS YOUTH Three quarters of an hour later Ted was seated on a log, near a small rustic bridge, beneath which flowed a limpid, gurgling stream.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading WHEN YOUTH MEETS YOUTH Three quarters of an hour later Ted was seated on a log, near a small rustic bridge, beneath which flowed a limpid, gurgling stream.
a Caucasian
From this reading She was vividly effective against the background of deep green spruces and white birch in her bright pink dress and large drooping black hat.
in the company of; together with
From this reading On a log beside him sat a girl of perhaps eighteen years, exceedingly handsome with the flaming kind of beauty like a poppy's, striking to the eye, shallow-petaled.
a late time of life
From this reading On a log beside him sat a girl of perhaps eighteen years, exceedingly handsome with the flaming kind of beauty like a poppy's, striking to the eye, shallow-petaled.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading WHEN YOUTH MEETS YOUTH Three quarters of an hour later Ted was seated on a log, near a small rustic bridge, beneath which flowed a limpid, gurgling stream.
