used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading An aroma of damp earth rose up to the calm, milky sky; there was not a breath stirring, the birds were silenced, the land seemed intent upon the last drops of rain formed during the night, that came crashing down at the foot of the trees with a ring as of falling glass.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was Monday, the third day after Rousille had seen the Michelonnes.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An aroma of damp earth rose up to the calm, milky sky; there was not a breath stirring, the birds were silenced, the land seemed intent upon the last drops of rain formed during the night, that came crashing down at the foot of the trees with a ring as of falling glass.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On the previous day, from morn till eve, storm clouds, rising out of the sea, had discharged their contents on the arid earth, as pockets full of corn are scattered by the sower.
aridadjectiveUS /ˈærəd/
lacking sufficient water or rainfall
From this reading On the previous day, from morn till eve, storm clouds, rising out of the sea, had discharged their contents on the arid earth, as pockets full of corn are scattered by the sower.
aromanounUS /ərˈoʊmə/
any property detected by the olfactory system
From this reading An aroma of damp earth rose up to the calm, milky sky; there was not a breath stirring, the birds were silenced, the land seemed intent upon the last drops of rain formed during the night, that came crashing down at the foot of the trees with a ring as of falling glass.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading On the previous day, from morn till eve, storm clouds, rising out of the sea, had discharged their contents on the arid earth, as pockets full of corn are scattered by the sower.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading An aroma of damp earth rose up to the calm, milky sky; there was not a breath stirring, the birds were silenced, the land seemed intent upon the last drops of rain formed during the night, that came crashing down at the foot of the trees with a ring as of falling glass.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading An aroma of damp earth rose up to the calm, milky sky; there was not a breath stirring, the birds were silenced, the land seemed intent upon the last drops of rain formed during the night, that came crashing down at the foot of the trees with a ring as of falling glass.
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading Showers of leaves, mostly from the topmost branches, had fallen; others, heavy with moisture, hung pendant.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading An aroma of damp earth rose up to the calm, milky sky; there was not a breath stirring, the birds were silenced, the land seemed intent upon the last drops of rain formed during the night, that came crashing down at the foot of the trees with a ring as of falling glass.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading On the previous day, from morn till eve, storm clouds, rising out of the sea, had discharged their contents on the arid earth, as pockets full of corn are scattered by the sower.
make calm or still
From this reading An aroma of damp earth rose up to the calm, milky sky; there was not a breath stirring, the birds were silenced, the land seemed intent upon the last drops of rain formed during the night, that came crashing down at the foot of the trees with a ring as of falling glass.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading An aroma of damp earth rose up to the calm, milky sky; there was not a breath stirring, the birds were silenced, the land seemed intent upon the last drops of rain formed during the night, that came crashing down at the foot of the trees with a ring as of falling glass.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading On the previous day, from morn till eve, storm clouds, rising out of the sea, had discharged their contents on the arid earth, as pockets full of corn are scattered by the sower.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading On the previous day, from morn till eve, storm clouds, rising out of the sea, had discharged their contents on the arid earth, as pockets full of corn are scattered by the sower.
tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times
From this reading On the previous day, from morn till eve, storm clouds, rising out of the sea, had discharged their contents on the arid earth, as pockets full of corn are scattered by the sower.
crashingadjectiveUS /ˈkræʃɪŋ/
informal intensifiers
From this reading An aroma of damp earth rose up to the calm, milky sky; there was not a breath stirring, the birds were silenced, the land seemed intent upon the last drops of rain formed during the night, that came crashing down at the foot of the trees with a ring as of falling glass.
dampadjectiveUS /dæmp/
slightly wet
From this reading An aroma of damp earth rose up to the calm, milky sky; there was not a breath stirring, the birds were silenced, the land seemed intent upon the last drops of rain formed during the night, that came crashing down at the foot of the trees with a ring as of falling glass.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was Monday, the third day after Rousille had seen the Michelonnes.
dischargedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒd/
having lost your job
From this reading On the previous day, from morn till eve, storm clouds, rising out of the sea, had discharged their contents on the arid earth, as pockets full of corn are scattered by the sower.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading An aroma of damp earth rose up to the calm, milky sky; there was not a breath stirring, the birds were silenced, the land seemed intent upon the last drops of rain formed during the night, that came crashing down at the foot of the trees with a ring as of falling glass.
dropsnounUS /drɑːps/
plural of “drop” — a shape that is spherical and small
From this reading An aroma of damp earth rose up to the calm, milky sky; there was not a breath stirring, the birds were silenced, the land seemed intent upon the last drops of rain formed during the night, that came crashing down at the foot of the trees with a ring as of falling glass.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading An aroma of damp earth rose up to the calm, milky sky; there was not a breath stirring, the birds were silenced, the land seemed intent upon the last drops of rain formed during the night, that came crashing down at the foot of the trees with a ring as of falling glass.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading On the previous day, from morn till eve, storm clouds, rising out of the sea, had discharged their contents on the arid earth, as pockets full of corn are scattered by the sower.
(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
From this reading On the previous day, from morn till eve, storm clouds, rising out of the sea, had discharged their contents on the arid earth, as pockets full of corn are scattered by the sower.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading Showers of leaves, mostly from the topmost branches, had fallen; others, heavy with moisture, hung pendant.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading An aroma of damp earth rose up to the calm, milky sky; there was not a breath stirring, the birds were silenced, the land seemed intent upon the last drops of rain formed during the night, that came crashing down at the foot of the trees with a ring as of falling glass.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading An aroma of damp earth rose up to the calm, milky sky; there was not a breath stirring, the birds were silenced, the land seemed intent upon the last drops of rain formed during the night, that came crashing down at the foot of the trees with a ring as of falling glass.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading An aroma of damp earth rose up to the calm, milky sky; there was not a breath stirring, the birds were silenced, the land seemed intent upon the last drops of rain formed during the night, that came crashing down at the foot of the trees with a ring as of falling glass.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On the previous day, from morn till eve, storm clouds, rising out of the sea, had discharged their contents on the arid earth, as pockets full of corn are scattered by the sower.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading On the previous day, from morn till eve, storm clouds, rising out of the sea, had discharged their contents on the arid earth, as pockets full of corn are scattered by the sower.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading An aroma of damp earth rose up to the calm, milky sky; there was not a breath stirring, the birds were silenced, the land seemed intent upon the last drops of rain formed during the night, that came crashing down at the foot of the trees with a ring as of falling glass.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was Monday, the third day after Rousille had seen the Michelonnes.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Showers of leaves, mostly from the topmost branches, had fallen; others, heavy with moisture, hung pendant.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading Showers of leaves, mostly from the topmost branches, had fallen; others, heavy with moisture, hung pendant.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading PLOUGHING IN SEPTEMBER.
intentnounUS /ˌɪnˈtent/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading An aroma of damp earth rose up to the calm, milky sky; there was not a breath stirring, the birds were silenced, the land seemed intent upon the last drops of rain formed during the night, that came crashing down at the foot of the trees with a ring as of falling glass.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was Monday, the third day after Rousille had seen the Michelonnes.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading An aroma of damp earth rose up to the calm, milky sky; there was not a breath stirring, the birds were silenced, the land seemed intent upon the last drops of rain formed during the night, that came crashing down at the foot of the trees with a ring as of falling glass.
immediately past
From this reading An aroma of damp earth rose up to the calm, milky sky; there was not a breath stirring, the birds were silenced, the land seemed intent upon the last drops of rain formed during the night, that came crashing down at the foot of the trees with a ring as of falling glass.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading Showers of leaves, mostly from the topmost branches, had fallen; others, heavy with moisture, hung pendant.
Michelonnes
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From this reading It was Monday, the third day after Rousille had seen the Michelonnes.
milkyadjectiveUS /ˈmɪlki/
resembling milk in color; not clear
From this reading An aroma of damp earth rose up to the calm, milky sky; there was not a breath stirring, the birds were silenced, the land seemed intent upon the last drops of rain formed during the night, that came crashing down at the foot of the trees with a ring as of falling glass.
moisturenounUS /ˈmɔɪstʃər/
wetness caused by water
From this reading Showers of leaves, mostly from the topmost branches, had fallen; others, heavy with moisture, hung pendant.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading It was Monday, the third day after Rousille had seen the Michelonnes.
mornnounUS /mɔːrn/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading On the previous day, from morn till eve, storm clouds, rising out of the sea, had discharged their contents on the arid earth, as pockets full of corn are scattered by the sower.
mostlyadverbUS /ˈmoʊstli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading Showers of leaves, mostly from the topmost branches, had fallen; others, heavy with moisture, hung pendant.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading An aroma of damp earth rose up to the calm, milky sky; there was not a breath stirring, the birds were silenced, the land seemed intent upon the last drops of rain formed during the night, that came crashing down at the foot of the trees with a ring as of falling glass.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading An aroma of damp earth rose up to the calm, milky sky; there was not a breath stirring, the birds were silenced, the land seemed intent upon the last drops of rain formed during the night, that came crashing down at the foot of the trees with a ring as of falling glass.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the previous day, from morn till eve, storm clouds, rising out of the sea, had discharged their contents on the arid earth, as pockets full of corn are scattered by the sower.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the previous day, from morn till eve, storm clouds, rising out of the sea, had discharged their contents on the arid earth, as pockets full of corn are scattered by the sower.
others
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From this reading Showers of leaves, mostly from the topmost branches, had fallen; others, heavy with moisture, hung pendant.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading On the previous day, from morn till eve, storm clouds, rising out of the sea, had discharged their contents on the arid earth, as pockets full of corn are scattered by the sower.
pendantnounUS /ˈpendənt/
an adornment that hangs from a piece of jewelry (necklace or earring)
From this reading Showers of leaves, mostly from the topmost branches, had fallen; others, heavy with moisture, hung pendant.
PLOUGHINGnoun
tilling the land with a plow
From this reading PLOUGHING IN SEPTEMBER.
plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading On the previous day, from morn till eve, storm clouds, rising out of the sea, had discharged their contents on the arid earth, as pockets full of corn are scattered by the sower.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading On the previous day, from morn till eve, storm clouds, rising out of the sea, had discharged their contents on the arid earth, as pockets full of corn are scattered by the sower.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading An aroma of damp earth rose up to the calm, milky sky; there was not a breath stirring, the birds were silenced, the land seemed intent upon the last drops of rain formed during the night, that came crashing down at the foot of the trees with a ring as of falling glass.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading An aroma of damp earth rose up to the calm, milky sky; there was not a breath stirring, the birds were silenced, the land seemed intent upon the last drops of rain formed during the night, that came crashing down at the foot of the trees with a ring as of falling glass.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading On the previous day, from morn till eve, storm clouds, rising out of the sea, had discharged their contents on the arid earth, as pockets full of corn are scattered by the sower.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading An aroma of damp earth rose up to the calm, milky sky; there was not a breath stirring, the birds were silenced, the land seemed intent upon the last drops of rain formed during the night, that came crashing down at the foot of the trees with a ring as of falling glass.
Rousille
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From this reading It was Monday, the third day after Rousille had seen the Michelonnes.
occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space
From this reading On the previous day, from morn till eve, storm clouds, rising out of the sea, had discharged their contents on the arid earth, as pockets full of corn are scattered by the sower.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading On the previous day, from morn till eve, storm clouds, rising out of the sea, had discharged their contents on the arid earth, as pockets full of corn are scattered by the sower.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading An aroma of damp earth rose up to the calm, milky sky; there was not a breath stirring, the birds were silenced, the land seemed intent upon the last drops of rain formed during the night, that came crashing down at the foot of the trees with a ring as of falling glass.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It was Monday, the third day after Rousille had seen the Michelonnes.
SEPTEMBERnounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading PLOUGHING IN SEPTEMBER.
ShowersnounUS /ˈʃaʊərz/
plural of “shower” — a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you
From this reading Showers of leaves, mostly from the topmost branches, had fallen; others, heavy with moisture, hung pendant.
silencedadjectiveUS /ˈsaɪlənst/
reduced to silence
From this reading An aroma of damp earth rose up to the calm, milky sky; there was not a breath stirring, the birds were silenced, the land seemed intent upon the last drops of rain formed during the night, that came crashing down at the foot of the trees with a ring as of falling glass.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading An aroma of damp earth rose up to the calm, milky sky; there was not a breath stirring, the birds were silenced, the land seemed intent upon the last drops of rain formed during the night, that came crashing down at the foot of the trees with a ring as of falling glass.
sowernounUS /ˈsoʊər/
someone who sows
From this reading On the previous day, from morn till eve, storm clouds, rising out of the sea, had discharged their contents on the arid earth, as pockets full of corn are scattered by the sower.
stirringnounUS /ˈstɜːrɪŋ/
agitating a liquid with an implement
From this reading An aroma of damp earth rose up to the calm, milky sky; there was not a breath stirring, the birds were silenced, the land seemed intent upon the last drops of rain formed during the night, that came crashing down at the foot of the trees with a ring as of falling glass.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading On the previous day, from morn till eve, storm clouds, rising out of the sea, had discharged their contents on the arid earth, as pockets full of corn are scattered by the sower.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading An aroma of damp earth rose up to the calm, milky sky; there was not a breath stirring, the birds were silenced, the land seemed intent upon the last drops of rain formed during the night, that came crashing down at the foot of the trees with a ring as of falling glass.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was Monday, the third day after Rousille had seen the Michelonnes.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading On the previous day, from morn till eve, storm clouds, rising out of the sea, had discharged their contents on the arid earth, as pockets full of corn are scattered by the sower.
in or at that place or location
From this reading An aroma of damp earth rose up to the calm, milky sky; there was not a breath stirring, the birds were silenced, the land seemed intent upon the last drops of rain formed during the night, that came crashing down at the foot of the trees with a ring as of falling glass.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading It was Monday, the third day after Rousille had seen the Michelonnes.
up to a particular time
From this reading On the previous day, from morn till eve, storm clouds, rising out of the sea, had discharged their contents on the arid earth, as pockets full of corn are scattered by the sower.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading An aroma of damp earth rose up to the calm, milky sky; there was not a breath stirring, the birds were silenced, the land seemed intent upon the last drops of rain formed during the night, that came crashing down at the foot of the trees with a ring as of falling glass.
topmostadjective
at or nearest to the top
From this reading Showers of leaves, mostly from the topmost branches, had fallen; others, heavy with moisture, hung pendant.
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 An aroma of damp earth rose up to the calm, milky sky; there was not a breath stirring, the birds were silenced, the land seemed intent upon the last drops of rain formed during the night, that came crashing down at the foot of the trees with a ring as of falling glass.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading An aroma of damp earth rose up to the calm, milky sky; there was not a breath stirring, the birds were silenced, the land seemed intent upon the last drops of rain formed during the night, that came crashing down at the foot of the trees with a ring as of falling glass.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading An aroma of damp earth rose up to the calm, milky sky; there was not a breath stirring, the birds were silenced, the land seemed intent upon the last drops of rain formed during the night, that came crashing down at the foot of the trees with a ring as of falling glass.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was Monday, the third day after Rousille had seen the Michelonnes.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading An aroma of damp earth rose up to the calm, milky sky; there was not a breath stirring, the birds were silenced, the land seemed intent upon the last drops of rain formed during the night, that came crashing down at the foot of the trees with a ring as of falling glass.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Showers of leaves, mostly from the topmost branches, had fallen; others, heavy with moisture, hung pendant.
