adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It began long before the proper time, and it by no means confined itself to a shower, but opened the winter season fully a month before there was any need of it, and behaved altogether in a most heartless and inconsiderate manner, like a very spoil-sport of a rain.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It began after dark, so as to be just as disagreeable as possible, and under the too slight cover of their tents the campers could hear the rush and the roar of it like the tramping of myriad feet on the leaves.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading BREAKING CAMP ‘The thirsty earth soaks up the rain, And drinks and gapes for drink again; The plants suck in the earth and are, With constant drinking, fresh and fair.’
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 Pancho and the two Chinamen huddled under the broad sycamores in their rubber blankets, and were dry and comfortable; but all the waterproof tents leaked, save Elsie’s.
altogetheradverbUS /ˌɔːltəˈɡeðər/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading It began long before the proper time, and it by no means confined itself to a shower, but opened the winter season fully a month before there was any need of it, and behaved altogether in a most heartless and inconsiderate manner, like a very spoil-sport of a rain.
AndconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BREAKING CAMP ‘The thirsty earth soaks up the rain, And drinks and gapes for drink again; The plants suck in the earth and are, With constant drinking, fresh and fair.’
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It began long before the proper time, and it by no means confined itself to a shower, but opened the winter season fully a month before there was any need of it, and behaved altogether in a most heartless and inconsiderate manner, like a very spoil-sport of a rain.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading BREAKING CAMP ‘The thirsty earth soaks up the rain, And drinks and gapes for drink again; The plants suck in the earth and are, With constant drinking, fresh and fair.’
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It began after dark, so as to be just as disagreeable as possible, and under the too slight cover of their tents the campers could hear the rush and the roar of it like the tramping of myriad feet on the leaves.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It began after dark, so as to be just as disagreeable as possible, and under the too slight cover of their tents the campers could hear the rush and the roar of it like the tramping of myriad feet on the leaves.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It began long before the proper time, and it by no means confined itself to a shower, but opened the winter season fully a month before there was any need of it, and behaved altogether in a most heartless and inconsiderate manner, like a very spoil-sport of a rain.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading It began long before the proper time, and it by no means confined itself to a shower, but opened the winter season fully a month before there was any need of it, and behaved altogether in a most heartless and inconsiderate manner, like a very spoil-sport of a rain.
behavedverbUS /bɪˈheɪvd/
past form of “behave” — behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
From this reading It began long before the proper time, and it by no means confined itself to a shower, but opened the winter season fully a month before there was any need of it, and behaved altogether in a most heartless and inconsiderate manner, like a very spoil-sport of a rain.
blanketsnounUS /ˈblæŋkəts/
plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading Pancho and the two Chinamen huddled under the broad sycamores in their rubber blankets, and were dry and comfortable; but all the waterproof tents leaked, save Elsie’s.
BREAKINGnounUS /ˈbreɪkɪŋ/
the act of breaking something
From this reading BREAKING CAMP ‘The thirsty earth soaks up the rain, And drinks and gapes for drink again; The plants suck in the earth and are, With constant drinking, fresh and fair.’
broadadjectiveUS /brɔːd/
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Pancho and the two Chinamen huddled under the broad sycamores in their rubber blankets, and were dry and comfortable; but all the waterproof tents leaked, save Elsie’s.
BUTconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading BUT it did rain; and it didn’t wait until they were out of the cañon either.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It began long before the proper time, and it by no means confined itself to a shower, but opened the winter season fully a month before there was any need of it, and behaved altogether in a most heartless and inconsiderate manner, like a very spoil-sport of a rain.
CAMPnounUS /kæmp/
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading BREAKING CAMP ‘The thirsty earth soaks up the rain, And drinks and gapes for drink again; The plants suck in the earth and are, With constant drinking, fresh and fair.’
campersnounUS /ˈkæmpərz/
plural of “camper” — someone living temporarily in a tent or lodge for recreation
From this reading It began after dark, so as to be just as disagreeable as possible, and under the too slight cover of their tents the campers could hear the rush and the roar of it like the tramping of myriad feet on the leaves.
cañon
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From this reading BUT it did rain; and it didn’t wait until they were out of the cañon either.
Chinamen
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From this reading Pancho and the two Chinamen huddled under the broad sycamores in their rubber blankets, and were dry and comfortable; but all the waterproof tents leaked, save Elsie’s.
comfortableadjectiveUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbəl/
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading Pancho and the two Chinamen huddled under the broad sycamores in their rubber blankets, and were dry and comfortable; but all the waterproof tents leaked, save Elsie’s.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading It began long before the proper time, and it by no means confined itself to a shower, but opened the winter season fully a month before there was any need of it, and behaved altogether in a most heartless and inconsiderate manner, like a very spoil-sport of a rain.
constantadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnstənt/
unvarying in nature
From this reading BREAKING CAMP ‘The thirsty earth soaks up the rain, And drinks and gapes for drink again; The plants suck in the earth and are, With constant drinking, fresh and fair.’
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It began after dark, so as to be just as disagreeable as possible, and under the too slight cover of their tents the campers could hear the rush and the roar of it like the tramping of myriad feet on the leaves.
coververbUS /ˈkʌvər/
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading It began after dark, so as to be just as disagreeable as possible, and under the too slight cover of their tents the campers could hear the rush and the roar of it like the tramping of myriad feet on the leaves.
darknounUS /dɑːrk/
absence of light or illumination
From this reading It began after dark, so as to be just as disagreeable as possible, and under the too slight cover of their tents the campers could hear the rush and the roar of it like the tramping of myriad feet on the leaves.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading BUT it did rain; and it didn’t wait until they were out of the cañon either.
didn't
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From this reading BUT it did rain; and it didn’t wait until they were out of the cañon either.
disagreeableadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbəl/
not to your liking
From this reading It began after dark, so as to be just as disagreeable as possible, and under the too slight cover of their tents the campers could hear the rush and the roar of it like the tramping of myriad feet on the leaves.
drinkverbUS /drɪŋk/
take in liquids
From this reading BREAKING CAMP ‘The thirsty earth soaks up the rain, And drinks and gapes for drink again; The plants suck in the earth and are, With constant drinking, fresh and fair.’
drinkingnounUS /ˈdrɪŋkɪŋ/
the act of consuming liquids
From this reading BREAKING CAMP ‘The thirsty earth soaks up the rain, And drinks and gapes for drink again; The plants suck in the earth and are, With constant drinking, fresh and fair.’
drinksnounUS /drɪŋks/
plural of “drink” — a single serving of a beverage
From this reading BREAKING CAMP ‘The thirsty earth soaks up the rain, And drinks and gapes for drink again; The plants suck in the earth and are, With constant drinking, fresh and fair.’
dryadjectiveUS /draɪ/
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading Pancho and the two Chinamen huddled under the broad sycamores in their rubber blankets, and were dry and comfortable; but all the waterproof tents leaked, save Elsie’s.
earthnounUS /ɜːrθ/
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading BREAKING CAMP ‘The thirsty earth soaks up the rain, And drinks and gapes for drink again; The plants suck in the earth and are, With constant drinking, fresh and fair.’
eitherdeterminerUS /ˈiːðər/
one or the other of two
From this reading BUT it did rain; and it didn’t wait until they were out of the cañon either.
Elsie's
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From this reading Pancho and the two Chinamen huddled under the broad sycamores in their rubber blankets, and were dry and comfortable; but all the waterproof tents leaked, save Elsie’s.
fairadjectiveUS /fer/
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading BREAKING CAMP ‘The thirsty earth soaks up the rain, And drinks and gapes for drink again; The plants suck in the earth and are, With constant drinking, fresh and fair.’
feetnounUS /fiːt/
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading It began after dark, so as to be just as disagreeable as possible, and under the too slight cover of their tents the campers could hear the rush and the roar of it like the tramping of myriad feet on the leaves.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading BREAKING CAMP ‘The thirsty earth soaks up the rain, And drinks and gapes for drink again; The plants suck in the earth and are, With constant drinking, fresh and fair.’
freshadjectiveUS /freʃ/
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading BREAKING CAMP ‘The thirsty earth soaks up the rain, And drinks and gapes for drink again; The plants suck in the earth and are, With constant drinking, fresh and fair.’
fullyadverbUS /ˈfʊli/
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading It began long before the proper time, and it by no means confined itself to a shower, but opened the winter season fully a month before there was any need of it, and behaved altogether in a most heartless and inconsiderate manner, like a very spoil-sport of a rain.
gapes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BREAKING CAMP ‘The thirsty earth soaks up the rain, And drinks and gapes for drink again; The plants suck in the earth and are, With constant drinking, fresh and fair.’
hearverbUS /hiːr/
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading It began after dark, so as to be just as disagreeable as possible, and under the too slight cover of their tents the campers could hear the rush and the roar of it like the tramping of myriad feet on the leaves.
heartlessadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrtləs/
lacking in feeling or pity or warmth
From this reading It began long before the proper time, and it by no means confined itself to a shower, but opened the winter season fully a month before there was any need of it, and behaved altogether in a most heartless and inconsiderate manner, like a very spoil-sport of a rain.
huddledadjectiveUS /ˈhʌdəld/
crowded or massed together
From this reading Pancho and the two Chinamen huddled under the broad sycamores in their rubber blankets, and were dry and comfortable; but all the waterproof tents leaked, save Elsie’s.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BREAKING CAMP ‘The thirsty earth soaks up the rain, And drinks and gapes for drink again; The plants suck in the earth and are, With constant drinking, fresh and fair.’
inconsiderateadjective
lacking regard for the rights or feelings of others
From this reading It began long before the proper time, and it by no means confined itself to a shower, but opened the winter season fully a month before there was any need of it, and behaved altogether in a most heartless and inconsiderate manner, like a very spoil-sport of a rain.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading BUT it did rain; and it didn’t wait until they were out of the cañon either.
itselfpronounUS /ˌɪtˈself/
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading It began long before the proper time, and it by no means confined itself to a shower, but opened the winter season fully a month before there was any need of it, and behaved altogether in a most heartless and inconsiderate manner, like a very spoil-sport of a rain.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading It began after dark, so as to be just as disagreeable as possible, and under the too slight cover of their tents the campers could hear the rush and the roar of it like the tramping of myriad feet on the leaves.
leakedverbUS /liːkt/
past form of “leak” — tell anonymously
From this reading Pancho and the two Chinamen huddled under the broad sycamores in their rubber blankets, and were dry and comfortable; but all the waterproof tents leaked, save Elsie’s.
leavesnounUS /liːvz/
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading It began after dark, so as to be just as disagreeable as possible, and under the too slight cover of their tents the campers could hear the rush and the roar of it like the tramping of myriad feet on the leaves.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It began long before the proper time, and it by no means confined itself to a shower, but opened the winter season fully a month before there was any need of it, and behaved altogether in a most heartless and inconsiderate manner, like a very spoil-sport of a rain.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
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 It began long before the proper time, and it by no means confined itself to a shower, but opened the winter season fully a month before there was any need of it, and behaved altogether in a most heartless and inconsiderate manner, like a very spoil-sport of a rain.
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It began long before the proper time, and it by no means confined itself to a shower, but opened the winter season fully a month before there was any need of it, and behaved altogether in a most heartless and inconsiderate manner, like a very spoil-sport of a rain.
meansnounUS /miːnz/
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading It began long before the proper time, and it by no means confined itself to a shower, but opened the winter season fully a month before there was any need of it, and behaved altogether in a most heartless and inconsiderate manner, like a very spoil-sport of a rain.
monthnounUS /mʌnθ/
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading It began long before the proper time, and it by no means confined itself to a shower, but opened the winter season fully a month before there was any need of it, and behaved altogether in a most heartless and inconsiderate manner, like a very spoil-sport of a rain.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading It began long before the proper time, and it by no means confined itself to a shower, but opened the winter season fully a month before there was any need of it, and behaved altogether in a most heartless and inconsiderate manner, like a very spoil-sport of a rain.
myriadnounUS /ˈmɪriəd/
a large indefinite number
From this reading It began after dark, so as to be just as disagreeable as possible, and under the too slight cover of their tents the campers could hear the rush and the roar of it like the tramping of myriad feet on the leaves.
neednounUS /niːd/
a condition requiring relief
From this reading It began long before the proper time, and it by no means confined itself to a shower, but opened the winter season fully a month before there was any need of it, and behaved altogether in a most heartless and inconsiderate manner, like a very spoil-sport of a rain.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading It began long before the proper time, and it by no means confined itself to a shower, but opened the winter season fully a month before there was any need of it, and behaved altogether in a most heartless and inconsiderate manner, like a very spoil-sport of a rain.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BUT it did rain; and it didn’t wait until they were out of the cañon either.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It began after dark, so as to be just as disagreeable as possible, and under the too slight cover of their tents the campers could hear the rush and the roar of it like the tramping of myriad feet on the leaves.
openedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊpənd/
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading It began long before the proper time, and it by no means confined itself to a shower, but opened the winter season fully a month before there was any need of it, and behaved altogether in a most heartless and inconsiderate manner, like a very spoil-sport of a rain.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading BUT it did rain; and it didn’t wait until they were out of the cañon either.
Pancho
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From this reading Pancho and the two Chinamen huddled under the broad sycamores in their rubber blankets, and were dry and comfortable; but all the waterproof tents leaked, save Elsie’s.
plantsnounUS /plænts/
plural of “plant” — buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading BREAKING CAMP ‘The thirsty earth soaks up the rain, And drinks and gapes for drink again; The plants suck in the earth and are, With constant drinking, fresh and fair.’
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading It began after dark, so as to be just as disagreeable as possible, and under the too slight cover of their tents the campers could hear the rush and the roar of it like the tramping of myriad feet on the leaves.
properadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːpər/
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading It began long before the proper time, and it by no means confined itself to a shower, but opened the winter season fully a month before there was any need of it, and behaved altogether in a most heartless and inconsiderate manner, like a very spoil-sport of a rain.
rainnounUS /reɪn/
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading BREAKING CAMP ‘The thirsty earth soaks up the rain, And drinks and gapes for drink again; The plants suck in the earth and are, With constant drinking, fresh and fair.’
roarverbUS /rɔːr/
make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading It began after dark, so as to be just as disagreeable as possible, and under the too slight cover of their tents the campers could hear the rush and the roar of it like the tramping of myriad feet on the leaves.
rubbernounUS /ˈrʌbər/
an elastic material obtained from the latex sap of trees (especially trees of the genera Hevea and Ficus) that can be vulcanized and finished into a variety of products
From this reading Pancho and the two Chinamen huddled under the broad sycamores in their rubber blankets, and were dry and comfortable; but all the waterproof tents leaked, save Elsie’s.
rushverbUS /rʌʃ/
move hurridly
From this reading It began after dark, so as to be just as disagreeable as possible, and under the too slight cover of their tents the campers could hear the rush and the roar of it like the tramping of myriad feet on the leaves.
saveprepositionUS /seɪv/
except for; apart from
From this reading Pancho and the two Chinamen huddled under the broad sycamores in their rubber blankets, and were dry and comfortable; but all the waterproof tents leaked, save Elsie’s.
seasonnounUS /ˈsiːzən/
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading It began long before the proper time, and it by no means confined itself to a shower, but opened the winter season fully a month before there was any need of it, and behaved altogether in a most heartless and inconsiderate manner, like a very spoil-sport of a rain.
showernounUS /ˈʃaʊər/
a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you
From this reading It began long before the proper time, and it by no means confined itself to a shower, but opened the winter season fully a month before there was any need of it, and behaved altogether in a most heartless and inconsiderate manner, like a very spoil-sport of a rain.
slightnounUS /slaɪt/
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading It began after dark, so as to be just as disagreeable as possible, and under the too slight cover of their tents the campers could hear the rush and the roar of it like the tramping of myriad feet on the leaves.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It began after dark, so as to be just as disagreeable as possible, and under the too slight cover of their tents the campers could hear the rush and the roar of it like the tramping of myriad feet on the leaves.
soaksnounUS /soʊks/
plural of “soak” — the process of becoming softened and saturated as a consequence of being immersed in water (or other liquid)
From this reading BREAKING CAMP ‘The thirsty earth soaks up the rain, And drinks and gapes for drink again; The plants suck in the earth and are, With constant drinking, fresh and fair.’
spoil-sport
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From this reading It began long before the proper time, and it by no means confined itself to a shower, but opened the winter season fully a month before there was any need of it, and behaved altogether in a most heartless and inconsiderate manner, like a very spoil-sport of a rain.
suckverbUS /sʌk/
draw into the mouth by creating a practical vacuum in the mouth
From this reading BREAKING CAMP ‘The thirsty earth soaks up the rain, And drinks and gapes for drink again; The plants suck in the earth and are, With constant drinking, fresh and fair.’
sycamores
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From this reading Pancho and the two Chinamen huddled under the broad sycamores in their rubber blankets, and were dry and comfortable; but all the waterproof tents leaked, save Elsie’s.
tentsnounUS /tents/
plural of “tent” — a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading It began after dark, so as to be just as disagreeable as possible, and under the too slight cover of their tents the campers could hear the rush and the roar of it like the tramping of myriad feet on the leaves.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BREAKING CAMP ‘The thirsty earth soaks up the rain, And drinks and gapes for drink again; The plants suck in the earth and are, With constant drinking, fresh and fair.’
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It began after dark, so as to be just as disagreeable as possible, and under the too slight cover of their tents the campers could hear the rush and the roar of it like the tramping of myriad feet on the leaves.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading It began long before the proper time, and it by no means confined itself to a shower, but opened the winter season fully a month before there was any need of it, and behaved altogether in a most heartless and inconsiderate manner, like a very spoil-sport of a rain.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading BUT it did rain; and it didn’t wait until they were out of the cañon either.
thirstyadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːrsti/
needing moisture
From this reading BREAKING CAMP ‘The thirsty earth soaks up the rain, And drinks and gapes for drink again; The plants suck in the earth and are, With constant drinking, fresh and fair.’
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It began long before the proper time, and it by no means confined itself to a shower, but opened the winter season fully a month before there was any need of it, and behaved altogether in a most heartless and inconsiderate manner, like a very spoil-sport of a rain.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It began long before the proper time, and it by no means confined itself to a shower, but opened the winter season fully a month before there was any need of it, and behaved altogether in a most heartless and inconsiderate manner, like a very spoil-sport of a rain.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading It began after dark, so as to be just as disagreeable as possible, and under the too slight cover of their tents the campers could hear the rush and the roar of it like the tramping of myriad feet on the leaves.
trampingverbUS /ˈtræmpɪŋ/
-ing form of “tramp” — travel on foot, especially on a walking expedition
From this reading It began after dark, so as to be just as disagreeable as possible, and under the too slight cover of their tents the campers could hear the rush and the roar of it like the tramping of myriad feet on the leaves.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Pancho and the two Chinamen huddled under the broad sycamores in their rubber blankets, and were dry and comfortable; but all the waterproof tents leaked, save Elsie’s.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading It began after dark, so as to be just as disagreeable as possible, and under the too slight cover of their tents the campers could hear the rush and the roar of it like the tramping of myriad feet on the leaves.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading BUT it did rain; and it didn’t wait until they were out of the cañon either.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading BREAKING CAMP ‘The thirsty earth soaks up the rain, And drinks and gapes for drink again; The plants suck in the earth and are, With constant drinking, fresh and fair.’
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading It began long before the proper time, and it by no means confined itself to a shower, but opened the winter season fully a month before there was any need of it, and behaved altogether in a most heartless and inconsiderate manner, like a very spoil-sport of a rain.
waitverbUS /weɪt/
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading BUT it did rain; and it didn’t wait until they were out of the cañon either.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It began long before the proper time, and it by no means confined itself to a shower, but opened the winter season fully a month before there was any need of it, and behaved altogether in a most heartless and inconsiderate manner, like a very spoil-sport of a rain.
waterproofadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːtərpruːf/
not permitting the passage of water
From this reading Pancho and the two Chinamen huddled under the broad sycamores in their rubber blankets, and were dry and comfortable; but all the waterproof tents leaked, save Elsie’s.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading BUT it did rain; and it didn’t wait until they were out of the cañon either.
winternounUS /ˈwɪntər/
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading It began long before the proper time, and it by no means confined itself to a shower, but opened the winter season fully a month before there was any need of it, and behaved altogether in a most heartless and inconsiderate manner, like a very spoil-sport of a rain.
WithprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading BREAKING CAMP ‘The thirsty earth soaks up the rain, And drinks and gapes for drink again; The plants suck in the earth and are, With constant drinking, fresh and fair.’
