used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ‘A MERRIER HOUR WAS NEVER WASTED THERE.’
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The pine trees stood up straight and dark and tall and solemn against a background of azure sky.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The yellow corn-fields basked in the sun’s hot rays, scarce stirred to a ripple by the light summer air.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AUGUST came—a real August—with cloudless blue skies, and scorching noontides, and a brief storm now and then to clear the atmosphere.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The broad Atlantic seemed placid as that great jasper sea men picture in their dreams of heaven.
AtlanticnounUS /ətˈlæntɪk/
the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east
From this reading The broad Atlantic seemed placid as that great jasper sea men picture in their dreams of heaven.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading AUGUST came—a real August—with cloudless blue skies, and scorching noontides, and a brief storm now and then to clear the atmosphere.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading AUGUST came—a real August—with cloudless blue skies, and scorching noontides, and a brief storm now and then to clear the atmosphere.
azurenounUS /ˈæʒər/
a light shade of blue
From this reading The pine trees stood up straight and dark and tall and solemn against a background of azure sky.
backgroundnounUS /ˈbækɡraʊnd/
a person's social heritage: previous experience or training
From this reading The pine trees stood up straight and dark and tall and solemn against a background of azure sky.
baskedverbUS /bæskt/
past form of “bask” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading The yellow corn-fields basked in the sun’s hot rays, scarce stirred to a ripple by the light summer air.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading AUGUST came—a real August—with cloudless blue skies, and scorching noontides, and a brief storm now and then to clear the atmosphere.
of short duration or distance
From this reading AUGUST came—a real August—with cloudless blue skies, and scorching noontides, and a brief storm now and then to clear the atmosphere.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The broad Atlantic seemed placid as that great jasper sea men picture in their dreams of heaven.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The yellow corn-fields basked in the sun’s hot rays, scarce stirred to a ripple by the light summer air.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading AUGUST came—a real August—with cloudless blue skies, and scorching noontides, and a brief storm now and then to clear the atmosphere.
rid of obstructions
From this reading AUGUST came—a real August—with cloudless blue skies, and scorching noontides, and a brief storm now and then to clear the atmosphere.
cloudlessadjectiveUS /ˈklaʊdləs/
free from clouds
From this reading AUGUST came—a real August—with cloudless blue skies, and scorching noontides, and a brief storm now and then to clear the atmosphere.
corn-fields
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From this reading The yellow corn-fields basked in the sun’s hot rays, scarce stirred to a ripple by the light summer air.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The pine trees stood up straight and dark and tall and solemn against a background of azure sky.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading The broad Atlantic seemed placid as that great jasper sea men picture in their dreams of heaven.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The broad Atlantic seemed placid as that great jasper sea men picture in their dreams of heaven.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading The broad Atlantic seemed placid as that great jasper sea men picture in their dreams of heaven.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading The yellow corn-fields basked in the sun’s hot rays, scarce stirred to a ripple by the light summer air.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading ‘A MERRIER HOUR WAS NEVER WASTED THERE.’
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The yellow corn-fields basked in the sun’s hot rays, scarce stirred to a ripple by the light summer air.
jaspernounUS /ˈdʒæspər/
an opaque form of quartz; red or yellow or brown or dark green in color; used for ornamentation or as a gemstone
From this reading The broad Atlantic seemed placid as that great jasper sea men picture in their dreams of heaven.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The yellow corn-fields basked in the sun’s hot rays, scarce stirred to a ripple by the light summer air.
the force of workers available
From this reading The broad Atlantic seemed placid as that great jasper sea men picture in their dreams of heaven.
MERRIERadjectiveUS /ˈmeriər/
comparative of “merry” — full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading ‘A MERRIER HOUR WAS NEVER WASTED THERE.’
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading ‘A MERRIER HOUR WAS NEVER WASTED THERE.’
noontides
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From this reading AUGUST came—a real August—with cloudless blue skies, and scorching noontides, and a brief storm now and then to clear the atmosphere.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading AUGUST came—a real August—with cloudless blue skies, and scorching noontides, and a brief storm now and then to clear the atmosphere.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The broad Atlantic seemed placid as that great jasper sea men picture in their dreams of heaven.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading The broad Atlantic seemed placid as that great jasper sea men picture in their dreams of heaven.
pinenounUS /paɪn/
a coniferous tree
From this reading The pine trees stood up straight and dark and tall and solemn against a background of azure sky.
placidadjectiveUS /ˈplæsəd/
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
From this reading The broad Atlantic seemed placid as that great jasper sea men picture in their dreams of heaven.
raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading The yellow corn-fields basked in the sun’s hot rays, scarce stirred to a ripple by the light summer air.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading AUGUST came—a real August—with cloudless blue skies, and scorching noontides, and a brief storm now and then to clear the atmosphere.
ripplenounUS /ˈrɪpəl/
a small wave on the surface of a liquid
From this reading The yellow corn-fields basked in the sun’s hot rays, scarce stirred to a ripple by the light summer air.
only a very short time before
From this reading The yellow corn-fields basked in the sun’s hot rays, scarce stirred to a ripple by the light summer air.
scorchingadjectiveUS /ˈskɔːrtʃɪŋ/
hot and dry enough to burn or parch a surface
From this reading AUGUST came—a real August—with cloudless blue skies, and scorching noontides, and a brief storm now and then to clear the atmosphere.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The broad Atlantic seemed placid as that great jasper sea men picture in their dreams of heaven.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The broad Atlantic seemed placid as that great jasper sea men picture in their dreams of heaven.
skiesnounUS /skaɪz/
plural of “sky” — the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading AUGUST came—a real August—with cloudless blue skies, and scorching noontides, and a brief storm now and then to clear the atmosphere.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading The pine trees stood up straight and dark and tall and solemn against a background of azure sky.
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading The pine trees stood up straight and dark and tall and solemn against a background of azure sky.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading The yellow corn-fields basked in the sun’s hot rays, scarce stirred to a ripple by the light summer air.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The pine trees stood up straight and dark and tall and solemn against a background of azure sky.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading AUGUST came—a real August—with cloudless blue skies, and scorching noontides, and a brief storm now and then to clear the atmosphere.
successive (without a break)
From this reading The pine trees stood up straight and dark and tall and solemn against a background of azure sky.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading The yellow corn-fields basked in the sun’s hot rays, scarce stirred to a ripple by the light summer air.
sun'snounUS /sʌnz/
possessive form of “sun” — the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The yellow corn-fields basked in the sun’s hot rays, scarce stirred to a ripple by the light summer air.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading The pine trees stood up straight and dark and tall and solemn against a background of azure sky.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The broad Atlantic seemed placid as that great jasper sea men picture in their dreams of heaven.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AUGUST came—a real August—with cloudless blue skies, and scorching noontides, and a brief storm now and then to clear the atmosphere.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The broad Atlantic seemed placid as that great jasper sea men picture in their dreams of heaven.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading AUGUST came—a real August—with cloudless blue skies, and scorching noontides, and a brief storm now and then to clear the atmosphere.
in or at that place or location
From this reading ‘A MERRIER HOUR WAS NEVER WASTED THERE.’
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AUGUST came—a real August—with cloudless blue skies, and scorching noontides, and a brief storm now and then to clear the atmosphere.
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 The pine trees stood up straight and dark and tall and solemn against a background of azure sky.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The pine trees stood up straight and dark and tall and solemn against a background of azure sky.
WASauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ‘A MERRIER HOUR WAS NEVER WASTED THERE.’
WASTEDadjectiveUS /ˈweɪstɪd/
serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being
From this reading ‘A MERRIER HOUR WAS NEVER WASTED THERE.’
in the company of; together with
From this reading AUGUST came—a real August—with cloudless blue skies, and scorching noontides, and a brief storm now and then to clear the atmosphere.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading The yellow corn-fields basked in the sun’s hot rays, scarce stirred to a ripple by the light summer air.
