used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DELIGHTS OF A RAINY DAY ACCUMULATED ENERGY HANDKERCHIEF TUSSLE POTATO JOUST TERRIER FIGHT CIRCLE BALL LEG WRESTLE HAND WRESTLING ROOSTER FIGHT SHOE AND SWEATER RACE PEANUT RELAY RACE INTERESTING TESTS BIBLIOGRAPHY We knew it would rain for the poplars showed The white of their leaves, and amber grain Shrunk in the wind and the lightning now Is tangled in tremulous skeins of rain.
ACCUMULATEDadjectiveUS /əˈkjuːmjəleɪtɪd/
periodically accumulated over time
From this reading DELIGHTS OF A RAINY DAY ACCUMULATED ENERGY HANDKERCHIEF TUSSLE POTATO JOUST TERRIER FIGHT CIRCLE BALL LEG WRESTLE HAND WRESTLING ROOSTER FIGHT SHOE AND SWEATER RACE PEANUT RELAY RACE INTERESTING TESTS BIBLIOGRAPHY We knew it would rain for the poplars showed The white of their leaves, and amber grain Shrunk in the wind and the lightning now Is tangled in tremulous skeins of rain.
Aldrich
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading --Aldrich.
ambernounUS /ˈæmbər/
a deep yellow color
From this reading DELIGHTS OF A RAINY DAY ACCUMULATED ENERGY HANDKERCHIEF TUSSLE POTATO JOUST TERRIER FIGHT CIRCLE BALL LEG WRESTLE HAND WRESTLING ROOSTER FIGHT SHOE AND SWEATER RACE PEANUT RELAY RACE INTERESTING TESTS BIBLIOGRAPHY We knew it would rain for the poplars showed The white of their leaves, and amber grain Shrunk in the wind and the lightning now Is tangled in tremulous skeins of rain.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DELIGHTS OF A RAINY DAY ACCUMULATED ENERGY HANDKERCHIEF TUSSLE POTATO JOUST TERRIER FIGHT CIRCLE BALL LEG WRESTLE HAND WRESTLING ROOSTER FIGHT SHOE AND SWEATER RACE PEANUT RELAY RACE INTERESTING TESTS BIBLIOGRAPHY We knew it would rain for the poplars showed The white of their leaves, and amber grain Shrunk in the wind and the lightning now Is tangled in tremulous skeins of rain.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There is nothing that is so fascinating to a boy in camp as listening to the patter of the rain drops upon the roof of his canvas house, especially at night, if he is snug and warm in his blankets and the tent is waterproof.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There is nothing that is so fascinating to a boy in camp as listening to the patter of the rain drops upon the roof of his canvas house, especially at night, if he is snug and warm in his blankets and the tent is waterproof.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading DELIGHTS OF A RAINY DAY ACCUMULATED ENERGY HANDKERCHIEF TUSSLE POTATO JOUST TERRIER FIGHT CIRCLE BALL LEG WRESTLE HAND WRESTLING ROOSTER FIGHT SHOE AND SWEATER RACE PEANUT RELAY RACE INTERESTING TESTS BIBLIOGRAPHY We knew it would rain for the poplars showed The white of their leaves, and amber grain Shrunk in the wind and the lightning now Is tangled in tremulous skeins of rain.
BIBLIOGRAPHYnounUS /ˌbɪbliˈɑːɡrəfi/
a list of writings with time and place of publication (such as the writings of a single author or the works referred to in preparing a document etc.)
From this reading DELIGHTS OF A RAINY DAY ACCUMULATED ENERGY HANDKERCHIEF TUSSLE POTATO JOUST TERRIER FIGHT CIRCLE BALL LEG WRESTLE HAND WRESTLING ROOSTER FIGHT SHOE AND SWEATER RACE PEANUT RELAY RACE INTERESTING TESTS BIBLIOGRAPHY We knew it would rain for the poplars showed The white of their leaves, and amber grain Shrunk in the wind and the lightning now Is tangled in tremulous skeins of rain.
blanketsnounUS /ˈblæŋkəts/
plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading There is nothing that is so fascinating to a boy in camp as listening to the patter of the rain drops upon the roof of his canvas house, especially at night, if he is snug and warm in his blankets and the tent is waterproof.
a youthful male person
From this reading There is nothing that is so fascinating to a boy in camp as listening to the patter of the rain drops upon the roof of his canvas house, especially at night, if he is snug and warm in his blankets and the tent is waterproof.
terminate
From this reading Rainy days break the monotony of continuous sunshiny days.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading There is nothing that is so fascinating to a boy in camp as listening to the patter of the rain drops upon the roof of his canvas house, especially at night, if he is snug and warm in his blankets and the tent is waterproof.
canvasnounUS /ˈkænvəs/
a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
From this reading There is nothing that is so fascinating to a boy in camp as listening to the patter of the rain drops upon the roof of his canvas house, especially at night, if he is snug and warm in his blankets and the tent is waterproof.
checkernounUS /ˈtʃekər/
an attendant who checks coats or baggage
From this reading A rainy day is the kind of a day when the chess and checker enthusiasts get together.
chessnounUS /tʃes/
weedy annual native to Europe but widely distributed as a weed especially in wheat
From this reading A rainy day is the kind of a day when the chess and checker enthusiasts get together.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading DELIGHTS OF A RAINY DAY ACCUMULATED ENERGY HANDKERCHIEF TUSSLE POTATO JOUST TERRIER FIGHT CIRCLE BALL LEG WRESTLE HAND WRESTLING ROOSTER FIGHT SHOE AND SWEATER RACE PEANUT RELAY RACE INTERESTING TESTS BIBLIOGRAPHY We knew it would rain for the poplars showed The white of their leaves, and amber grain Shrunk in the wind and the lightning now Is tangled in tremulous skeins of rain.
continuousadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəs/
continuing in time or space without interruption
From this reading Rainy days break the monotony of continuous sunshiny days.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading DELIGHTS OF A RAINY DAY ACCUMULATED ENERGY HANDKERCHIEF TUSSLE POTATO JOUST TERRIER FIGHT CIRCLE BALL LEG WRESTLE HAND WRESTLING ROOSTER FIGHT SHOE AND SWEATER RACE PEANUT RELAY RACE INTERESTING TESTS BIBLIOGRAPHY We knew it would rain for the poplars showed The white of their leaves, and amber grain Shrunk in the wind and the lightning now Is tangled in tremulous skeins of rain.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Rainy days break the monotony of continuous sunshiny days.
DELIGHTSnounUS /dɪˈlaɪts/
plural of “delight” — a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction
From this reading DELIGHTS OF A RAINY DAY ACCUMULATED ENERGY HANDKERCHIEF TUSSLE POTATO JOUST TERRIER FIGHT CIRCLE BALL LEG WRESTLE HAND WRESTLING ROOSTER FIGHT SHOE AND SWEATER RACE PEANUT RELAY RACE INTERESTING TESTS BIBLIOGRAPHY We knew it would rain for the poplars showed The white of their leaves, and amber grain Shrunk in the wind and the lightning now Is tangled in tremulous skeins of rain.
dropsnounUS /drɑːps/
plural of “drop” — a shape that is spherical and small
From this reading There is nothing that is so fascinating to a boy in camp as listening to the patter of the rain drops upon the roof of his canvas house, especially at night, if he is snug and warm in his blankets and the tent is waterproof.
(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading DELIGHTS OF A RAINY DAY ACCUMULATED ENERGY HANDKERCHIEF TUSSLE POTATO JOUST TERRIER FIGHT CIRCLE BALL LEG WRESTLE HAND WRESTLING ROOSTER FIGHT SHOE AND SWEATER RACE PEANUT RELAY RACE INTERESTING TESTS BIBLIOGRAPHY We knew it would rain for the poplars showed The white of their leaves, and amber grain Shrunk in the wind and the lightning now Is tangled in tremulous skeins of rain.
enthusiastsnounUS /enˈθuːziæsts/
plural of “enthusiast” — an ardent and enthusiastic supporter of some person or activity
From this reading A rainy day is the kind of a day when the chess and checker enthusiasts get together.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading There is nothing that is so fascinating to a boy in camp as listening to the patter of the rain drops upon the roof of his canvas house, especially at night, if he is snug and warm in his blankets and the tent is waterproof.
fascinatingadjectiveUS /ˈfæsəneɪtɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading There is nothing that is so fascinating to a boy in camp as listening to the patter of the rain drops upon the roof of his canvas house, especially at night, if he is snug and warm in his blankets and the tent is waterproof.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading DELIGHTS OF A RAINY DAY ACCUMULATED ENERGY HANDKERCHIEF TUSSLE POTATO JOUST TERRIER FIGHT CIRCLE BALL LEG WRESTLE HAND WRESTLING ROOSTER FIGHT SHOE AND SWEATER RACE PEANUT RELAY RACE INTERESTING TESTS BIBLIOGRAPHY We knew it would rain for the poplars showed The white of their leaves, and amber grain Shrunk in the wind and the lightning now Is tangled in tremulous skeins of rain.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading DELIGHTS OF A RAINY DAY ACCUMULATED ENERGY HANDKERCHIEF TUSSLE POTATO JOUST TERRIER FIGHT CIRCLE BALL LEG WRESTLE HAND WRESTLING ROOSTER FIGHT SHOE AND SWEATER RACE PEANUT RELAY RACE INTERESTING TESTS BIBLIOGRAPHY We knew it would rain for the poplars showed The white of their leaves, and amber grain Shrunk in the wind and the lightning now Is tangled in tremulous skeins of rain.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading A rainy day is the kind of a day when the chess and checker enthusiasts get together.
grainnounUS /ɡreɪn/
a relatively small granular particle of a substance
From this reading DELIGHTS OF A RAINY DAY ACCUMULATED ENERGY HANDKERCHIEF TUSSLE POTATO JOUST TERRIER FIGHT CIRCLE BALL LEG WRESTLE HAND WRESTLING ROOSTER FIGHT SHOE AND SWEATER RACE PEANUT RELAY RACE INTERESTING TESTS BIBLIOGRAPHY We knew it would rain for the poplars showed The white of their leaves, and amber grain Shrunk in the wind and the lightning now Is tangled in tremulous skeins of rain.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading DELIGHTS OF A RAINY DAY ACCUMULATED ENERGY HANDKERCHIEF TUSSLE POTATO JOUST TERRIER FIGHT CIRCLE BALL LEG WRESTLE HAND WRESTLING ROOSTER FIGHT SHOE AND SWEATER RACE PEANUT RELAY RACE INTERESTING TESTS BIBLIOGRAPHY We knew it would rain for the poplars showed The white of their leaves, and amber grain Shrunk in the wind and the lightning now Is tangled in tremulous skeins of rain.
a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading DELIGHTS OF A RAINY DAY ACCUMULATED ENERGY HANDKERCHIEF TUSSLE POTATO JOUST TERRIER FIGHT CIRCLE BALL LEG WRESTLE HAND WRESTLING ROOSTER FIGHT SHOE AND SWEATER RACE PEANUT RELAY RACE INTERESTING TESTS BIBLIOGRAPHY We knew it would rain for the poplars showed The white of their leaves, and amber grain Shrunk in the wind and the lightning now Is tangled in tremulous skeins of rain.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There is nothing that is so fascinating to a boy in camp as listening to the patter of the rain drops upon the roof of his canvas house, especially at night, if he is snug and warm in his blankets and the tent is waterproof.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There is nothing that is so fascinating to a boy in camp as listening to the patter of the rain drops upon the roof of his canvas house, especially at night, if he is snug and warm in his blankets and the tent is waterproof.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading There is nothing that is so fascinating to a boy in camp as listening to the patter of the rain drops upon the roof of his canvas house, especially at night, if he is snug and warm in his blankets and the tent is waterproof.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading There is nothing that is so fascinating to a boy in camp as listening to the patter of the rain drops upon the roof of his canvas house, especially at night, if he is snug and warm in his blankets and the tent is waterproof.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DELIGHTS OF A RAINY DAY ACCUMULATED ENERGY HANDKERCHIEF TUSSLE POTATO JOUST TERRIER FIGHT CIRCLE BALL LEG WRESTLE HAND WRESTLING ROOSTER FIGHT SHOE AND SWEATER RACE PEANUT RELAY RACE INTERESTING TESTS BIBLIOGRAPHY We knew it would rain for the poplars showed The white of their leaves, and amber grain Shrunk in the wind and the lightning now Is tangled in tremulous skeins of rain.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading DELIGHTS OF A RAINY DAY ACCUMULATED ENERGY HANDKERCHIEF TUSSLE POTATO JOUST TERRIER FIGHT CIRCLE BALL LEG WRESTLE HAND WRESTLING ROOSTER FIGHT SHOE AND SWEATER RACE PEANUT RELAY RACE INTERESTING TESTS BIBLIOGRAPHY We knew it would rain for the poplars showed The white of their leaves, and amber grain Shrunk in the wind and the lightning now Is tangled in tremulous skeins of rain.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DELIGHTS OF A RAINY DAY ACCUMULATED ENERGY HANDKERCHIEF TUSSLE POTATO JOUST TERRIER FIGHT CIRCLE BALL LEG WRESTLE HAND WRESTLING ROOSTER FIGHT SHOE AND SWEATER RACE PEANUT RELAY RACE INTERESTING TESTS BIBLIOGRAPHY We knew it would rain for the poplars showed The white of their leaves, and amber grain Shrunk in the wind and the lightning now Is tangled in tremulous skeins of rain.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading DELIGHTS OF A RAINY DAY ACCUMULATED ENERGY HANDKERCHIEF TUSSLE POTATO JOUST TERRIER FIGHT CIRCLE BALL LEG WRESTLE HAND WRESTLING ROOSTER FIGHT SHOE AND SWEATER RACE PEANUT RELAY RACE INTERESTING TESTS BIBLIOGRAPHY We knew it would rain for the poplars showed The white of their leaves, and amber grain Shrunk in the wind and the lightning now Is tangled in tremulous skeins of rain.
JOUSTnounUS /dʒaʊst/
a combat between two mounted knights tilting against each other with blunted lances
From this reading DELIGHTS OF A RAINY DAY ACCUMULATED ENERGY HANDKERCHIEF TUSSLE POTATO JOUST TERRIER FIGHT CIRCLE BALL LEG WRESTLE HAND WRESTLING ROOSTER FIGHT SHOE AND SWEATER RACE PEANUT RELAY RACE INTERESTING TESTS BIBLIOGRAPHY We knew it would rain for the poplars showed The white of their leaves, and amber grain Shrunk in the wind and the lightning now Is tangled in tremulous skeins of rain.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading A rainy day is the kind of a day when the chess and checker enthusiasts get together.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading DELIGHTS OF A RAINY DAY ACCUMULATED ENERGY HANDKERCHIEF TUSSLE POTATO JOUST TERRIER FIGHT CIRCLE BALL LEG WRESTLE HAND WRESTLING ROOSTER FIGHT SHOE AND SWEATER RACE PEANUT RELAY RACE INTERESTING TESTS BIBLIOGRAPHY We knew it would rain for the poplars showed The white of their leaves, and amber grain Shrunk in the wind and the lightning now Is tangled in tremulous skeins of rain.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading DELIGHTS OF A RAINY DAY ACCUMULATED ENERGY HANDKERCHIEF TUSSLE POTATO JOUST TERRIER FIGHT CIRCLE BALL LEG WRESTLE HAND WRESTLING ROOSTER FIGHT SHOE AND SWEATER RACE PEANUT RELAY RACE INTERESTING TESTS BIBLIOGRAPHY We knew it would rain for the poplars showed The white of their leaves, and amber grain Shrunk in the wind and the lightning now Is tangled in tremulous skeins of rain.
a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle
From this reading DELIGHTS OF A RAINY DAY ACCUMULATED ENERGY HANDKERCHIEF TUSSLE POTATO JOUST TERRIER FIGHT CIRCLE BALL LEG WRESTLE HAND WRESTLING ROOSTER FIGHT SHOE AND SWEATER RACE PEANUT RELAY RACE INTERESTING TESTS BIBLIOGRAPHY We knew it would rain for the poplars showed The white of their leaves, and amber grain Shrunk in the wind and the lightning now Is tangled in tremulous skeins of rain.
abrupt electric discharge from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth accompanied by the emission of light
From this reading DELIGHTS OF A RAINY DAY ACCUMULATED ENERGY HANDKERCHIEF TUSSLE POTATO JOUST TERRIER FIGHT CIRCLE BALL LEG WRESTLE HAND WRESTLING ROOSTER FIGHT SHOE AND SWEATER RACE PEANUT RELAY RACE INTERESTING TESTS BIBLIOGRAPHY We knew it would rain for the poplars showed The white of their leaves, and amber grain Shrunk in the wind and the lightning now Is tangled in tremulous skeins of rain.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading There is nothing that is so fascinating to a boy in camp as listening to the patter of the rain drops upon the roof of his canvas house, especially at night, if he is snug and warm in his blankets and the tent is waterproof.
monotonynounUS /məˈnɑːtəni/
the quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety
From this reading Rainy days break the monotony of continuous sunshiny days.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading There is nothing that is so fascinating to a boy in camp as listening to the patter of the rain drops upon the roof of his canvas house, especially at night, if he is snug and warm in his blankets and the tent is waterproof.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading There is nothing that is so fascinating to a boy in camp as listening to the patter of the rain drops upon the roof of his canvas house, especially at night, if he is snug and warm in his blankets and the tent is waterproof.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading DELIGHTS OF A RAINY DAY ACCUMULATED ENERGY HANDKERCHIEF TUSSLE POTATO JOUST TERRIER FIGHT CIRCLE BALL LEG WRESTLE HAND WRESTLING ROOSTER FIGHT SHOE AND SWEATER RACE PEANUT RELAY RACE INTERESTING TESTS BIBLIOGRAPHY We knew it would rain for the poplars showed The white of their leaves, and amber grain Shrunk in the wind and the lightning now Is tangled in tremulous skeins of rain.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DELIGHTS OF A RAINY DAY ACCUMULATED ENERGY HANDKERCHIEF TUSSLE POTATO JOUST TERRIER FIGHT CIRCLE BALL LEG WRESTLE HAND WRESTLING ROOSTER FIGHT SHOE AND SWEATER RACE PEANUT RELAY RACE INTERESTING TESTS BIBLIOGRAPHY We knew it would rain for the poplars showed The white of their leaves, and amber grain Shrunk in the wind and the lightning now Is tangled in tremulous skeins of rain.
patternounUS /ˈpætər/
plausible glib talk (especially useful to a salesperson)
From this reading There is nothing that is so fascinating to a boy in camp as listening to the patter of the rain drops upon the roof of his canvas house, especially at night, if he is snug and warm in his blankets and the tent is waterproof.
PEANUTnounUS /ˈpiːnət/
underground pod of the peanut vine
From this reading DELIGHTS OF A RAINY DAY ACCUMULATED ENERGY HANDKERCHIEF TUSSLE POTATO JOUST TERRIER FIGHT CIRCLE BALL LEG WRESTLE HAND WRESTLING ROOSTER FIGHT SHOE AND SWEATER RACE PEANUT RELAY RACE INTERESTING TESTS BIBLIOGRAPHY We knew it would rain for the poplars showed The white of their leaves, and amber grain Shrunk in the wind and the lightning now Is tangled in tremulous skeins of rain.
poplars
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DELIGHTS OF A RAINY DAY ACCUMULATED ENERGY HANDKERCHIEF TUSSLE POTATO JOUST TERRIER FIGHT CIRCLE BALL LEG WRESTLE HAND WRESTLING ROOSTER FIGHT SHOE AND SWEATER RACE PEANUT RELAY RACE INTERESTING TESTS BIBLIOGRAPHY We knew it would rain for the poplars showed The white of their leaves, and amber grain Shrunk in the wind and the lightning now Is tangled in tremulous skeins of rain.
POTATOnounUS /pəˈteɪtoʊ/
an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland
From this reading DELIGHTS OF A RAINY DAY ACCUMULATED ENERGY HANDKERCHIEF TUSSLE POTATO JOUST TERRIER FIGHT CIRCLE BALL LEG WRESTLE HAND WRESTLING ROOSTER FIGHT SHOE AND SWEATER RACE PEANUT RELAY RACE INTERESTING TESTS BIBLIOGRAPHY We knew it would rain for the poplars showed The white of their leaves, and amber grain Shrunk in the wind and the lightning now Is tangled in tremulous skeins of rain.
any competition
From this reading DELIGHTS OF A RAINY DAY ACCUMULATED ENERGY HANDKERCHIEF TUSSLE POTATO JOUST TERRIER FIGHT CIRCLE BALL LEG WRESTLE HAND WRESTLING ROOSTER FIGHT SHOE AND SWEATER RACE PEANUT RELAY RACE INTERESTING TESTS BIBLIOGRAPHY We knew it would rain for the poplars showed The white of their leaves, and amber grain Shrunk in the wind and the lightning now Is tangled in tremulous skeins of rain.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading DELIGHTS OF A RAINY DAY ACCUMULATED ENERGY HANDKERCHIEF TUSSLE POTATO JOUST TERRIER FIGHT CIRCLE BALL LEG WRESTLE HAND WRESTLING ROOSTER FIGHT SHOE AND SWEATER RACE PEANUT RELAY RACE INTERESTING TESTS BIBLIOGRAPHY We knew it would rain for the poplars showed The white of their leaves, and amber grain Shrunk in the wind and the lightning now Is tangled in tremulous skeins of rain.
RAINYadjectiveUS /ˈreɪni/
(of weather) wet by periods of rain
From this reading DELIGHTS OF A RAINY DAY ACCUMULATED ENERGY HANDKERCHIEF TUSSLE POTATO JOUST TERRIER FIGHT CIRCLE BALL LEG WRESTLE HAND WRESTLING ROOSTER FIGHT SHOE AND SWEATER RACE PEANUT RELAY RACE INTERESTING TESTS BIBLIOGRAPHY We knew it would rain for the poplars showed The white of their leaves, and amber grain Shrunk in the wind and the lightning now Is tangled in tremulous skeins of rain.
RELAYnounUS /ˈriːleɪ/
the act of passing something along from one person or group to another
From this reading DELIGHTS OF A RAINY DAY ACCUMULATED ENERGY HANDKERCHIEF TUSSLE POTATO JOUST TERRIER FIGHT CIRCLE BALL LEG WRESTLE HAND WRESTLING ROOSTER FIGHT SHOE AND SWEATER RACE PEANUT RELAY RACE INTERESTING TESTS BIBLIOGRAPHY We knew it would rain for the poplars showed The white of their leaves, and amber grain Shrunk in the wind and the lightning now Is tangled in tremulous skeins of rain.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading There is nothing that is so fascinating to a boy in camp as listening to the patter of the rain drops upon the roof of his canvas house, especially at night, if he is snug and warm in his blankets and the tent is waterproof.
ROOSTERnounUS /ˈruːstər/
adult male chicken
From this reading DELIGHTS OF A RAINY DAY ACCUMULATED ENERGY HANDKERCHIEF TUSSLE POTATO JOUST TERRIER FIGHT CIRCLE BALL LEG WRESTLE HAND WRESTLING ROOSTER FIGHT SHOE AND SWEATER RACE PEANUT RELAY RACE INTERESTING TESTS BIBLIOGRAPHY We knew it would rain for the poplars showed The white of their leaves, and amber grain Shrunk in the wind and the lightning now Is tangled in tremulous skeins of rain.
SHOEnounUS /ʃuː/
footwear shaped to fit the foot (below the ankle) with a flexible upper of leather or plastic and a sole and heel of heavier material
From this reading DELIGHTS OF A RAINY DAY ACCUMULATED ENERGY HANDKERCHIEF TUSSLE POTATO JOUST TERRIER FIGHT CIRCLE BALL LEG WRESTLE HAND WRESTLING ROOSTER FIGHT SHOE AND SWEATER RACE PEANUT RELAY RACE INTERESTING TESTS BIBLIOGRAPHY We knew it would rain for the poplars showed The white of their leaves, and amber grain Shrunk in the wind and the lightning now Is tangled in tremulous skeins of rain.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading DELIGHTS OF A RAINY DAY ACCUMULATED ENERGY HANDKERCHIEF TUSSLE POTATO JOUST TERRIER FIGHT CIRCLE BALL LEG WRESTLE HAND WRESTLING ROOSTER FIGHT SHOE AND SWEATER RACE PEANUT RELAY RACE INTERESTING TESTS BIBLIOGRAPHY We knew it would rain for the poplars showed The white of their leaves, and amber grain Shrunk in the wind and the lightning now Is tangled in tremulous skeins of rain.
ShrunkverbUS /ʃrʌŋk/
inflected form of “shrink” — wither, as with a loss of moisture
From this reading DELIGHTS OF A RAINY DAY ACCUMULATED ENERGY HANDKERCHIEF TUSSLE POTATO JOUST TERRIER FIGHT CIRCLE BALL LEG WRESTLE HAND WRESTLING ROOSTER FIGHT SHOE AND SWEATER RACE PEANUT RELAY RACE INTERESTING TESTS BIBLIOGRAPHY We knew it would rain for the poplars showed The white of their leaves, and amber grain Shrunk in the wind and the lightning now Is tangled in tremulous skeins of rain.
skeinsnounUS /skeɪnz/
plural of “skein” — coils of worsted yarn
From this reading DELIGHTS OF A RAINY DAY ACCUMULATED ENERGY HANDKERCHIEF TUSSLE POTATO JOUST TERRIER FIGHT CIRCLE BALL LEG WRESTLE HAND WRESTLING ROOSTER FIGHT SHOE AND SWEATER RACE PEANUT RELAY RACE INTERESTING TESTS BIBLIOGRAPHY We knew it would rain for the poplars showed The white of their leaves, and amber grain Shrunk in the wind and the lightning now Is tangled in tremulous skeins of rain.
snugadjectiveUS /snʌɡ/
offering safety; well protected or concealed
From this reading There is nothing that is so fascinating to a boy in camp as listening to the patter of the rain drops upon the roof of his canvas house, especially at night, if he is snug and warm in his blankets and the tent is waterproof.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading There is nothing that is so fascinating to a boy in camp as listening to the patter of the rain drops upon the roof of his canvas house, especially at night, if he is snug and warm in his blankets and the tent is waterproof.
sunshiny
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rainy days break the monotony of continuous sunshiny days.
SWEATERnounUS /ˈswetər/
a crocheted or knitted garment covering the upper part of the body
From this reading DELIGHTS OF A RAINY DAY ACCUMULATED ENERGY HANDKERCHIEF TUSSLE POTATO JOUST TERRIER FIGHT CIRCLE BALL LEG WRESTLE HAND WRESTLING ROOSTER FIGHT SHOE AND SWEATER RACE PEANUT RELAY RACE INTERESTING TESTS BIBLIOGRAPHY We knew it would rain for the poplars showed The white of their leaves, and amber grain Shrunk in the wind and the lightning now Is tangled in tremulous skeins of rain.
tangledadjectiveUS /ˈtæŋɡəld/
in a confused mass
From this reading DELIGHTS OF A RAINY DAY ACCUMULATED ENERGY HANDKERCHIEF TUSSLE POTATO JOUST TERRIER FIGHT CIRCLE BALL LEG WRESTLE HAND WRESTLING ROOSTER FIGHT SHOE AND SWEATER RACE PEANUT RELAY RACE INTERESTING TESTS BIBLIOGRAPHY We knew it would rain for the poplars showed The white of their leaves, and amber grain Shrunk in the wind and the lightning now Is tangled in tremulous skeins of rain.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading There is nothing that is so fascinating to a boy in camp as listening to the patter of the rain drops upon the roof of his canvas house, especially at night, if he is snug and warm in his blankets and the tent is waterproof.
TERRIERnounUS /ˈteriər/
any of several usually small short-bodied breeds originally trained to hunt animals living underground
From this reading DELIGHTS OF A RAINY DAY ACCUMULATED ENERGY HANDKERCHIEF TUSSLE POTATO JOUST TERRIER FIGHT CIRCLE BALL LEG WRESTLE HAND WRESTLING ROOSTER FIGHT SHOE AND SWEATER RACE PEANUT RELAY RACE INTERESTING TESTS BIBLIOGRAPHY We knew it would rain for the poplars showed The white of their leaves, and amber grain Shrunk in the wind and the lightning now Is tangled in tremulous skeins of rain.
TESTSnounUS /tests/
plural of “test” — trying something to find out about it
From this reading DELIGHTS OF A RAINY DAY ACCUMULATED ENERGY HANDKERCHIEF TUSSLE POTATO JOUST TERRIER FIGHT CIRCLE BALL LEG WRESTLE HAND WRESTLING ROOSTER FIGHT SHOE AND SWEATER RACE PEANUT RELAY RACE INTERESTING TESTS BIBLIOGRAPHY We knew it would rain for the poplars showed The white of their leaves, and amber grain Shrunk in the wind and the lightning now Is tangled in tremulous skeins of rain.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There is nothing that is so fascinating to a boy in camp as listening to the patter of the rain drops upon the roof of his canvas house, especially at night, if he is snug and warm in his blankets and the tent is waterproof.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DELIGHTS OF A RAINY DAY ACCUMULATED ENERGY HANDKERCHIEF TUSSLE POTATO JOUST TERRIER FIGHT CIRCLE BALL LEG WRESTLE HAND WRESTLING ROOSTER FIGHT SHOE AND SWEATER RACE PEANUT RELAY RACE INTERESTING TESTS BIBLIOGRAPHY We knew it would rain for the poplars showed The white of their leaves, and amber grain Shrunk in the wind and the lightning now Is tangled in tremulous skeins of rain.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading DELIGHTS OF A RAINY DAY ACCUMULATED ENERGY HANDKERCHIEF TUSSLE POTATO JOUST TERRIER FIGHT CIRCLE BALL LEG WRESTLE HAND WRESTLING ROOSTER FIGHT SHOE AND SWEATER RACE PEANUT RELAY RACE INTERESTING TESTS BIBLIOGRAPHY We knew it would rain for the poplars showed The white of their leaves, and amber grain Shrunk in the wind and the lightning now Is tangled in tremulous skeins of rain.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is nothing that is so fascinating to a boy in camp as listening to the patter of the rain drops upon the roof of his canvas house, especially at night, if he is snug and warm in his blankets and the tent is waterproof.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There is nothing that is so fascinating to a boy in camp as listening to the patter of the rain drops upon the roof of his canvas house, especially at night, if he is snug and warm in his blankets and the tent is waterproof.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading A rainy day is the kind of a day when the chess and checker enthusiasts get together.
tremulousadjectiveUS /ˈtremjələs/
(of the voice) quivering as from weakness or fear
From this reading DELIGHTS OF A RAINY DAY ACCUMULATED ENERGY HANDKERCHIEF TUSSLE POTATO JOUST TERRIER FIGHT CIRCLE BALL LEG WRESTLE HAND WRESTLING ROOSTER FIGHT SHOE AND SWEATER RACE PEANUT RELAY RACE INTERESTING TESTS BIBLIOGRAPHY We knew it would rain for the poplars showed The white of their leaves, and amber grain Shrunk in the wind and the lightning now Is tangled in tremulous skeins of rain.
TUSSLEverbUS /ˈtʌsəl/
fight or struggle in a confused way at close quarters
From this reading DELIGHTS OF A RAINY DAY ACCUMULATED ENERGY HANDKERCHIEF TUSSLE POTATO JOUST TERRIER FIGHT CIRCLE BALL LEG WRESTLE HAND WRESTLING ROOSTER FIGHT SHOE AND SWEATER RACE PEANUT RELAY RACE INTERESTING TESTS BIBLIOGRAPHY We knew it would rain for the poplars showed The white of their leaves, and amber grain Shrunk in the wind and the lightning now Is tangled in tremulous skeins of rain.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading There is nothing that is so fascinating to a boy in camp as listening to the patter of the rain drops upon the roof of his canvas house, especially at night, if he is snug and warm in his blankets and the tent is waterproof.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading There is nothing that is so fascinating to a boy in camp as listening to the patter of the rain drops upon the roof of his canvas house, especially at night, if he is snug and warm in his blankets and the tent is waterproof.
waterproofadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːtərpruːf/
not permitting the passage of water
From this reading There is nothing that is so fascinating to a boy in camp as listening to the patter of the rain drops upon the roof of his canvas house, especially at night, if he is snug and warm in his blankets and the tent is waterproof.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading DELIGHTS OF A RAINY DAY ACCUMULATED ENERGY HANDKERCHIEF TUSSLE POTATO JOUST TERRIER FIGHT CIRCLE BALL LEG WRESTLE HAND WRESTLING ROOSTER FIGHT SHOE AND SWEATER RACE PEANUT RELAY RACE INTERESTING TESTS BIBLIOGRAPHY We knew it would rain for the poplars showed The white of their leaves, and amber grain Shrunk in the wind and the lightning now Is tangled in tremulous skeins of rain.
at the time that
From this reading A rainy day is the kind of a day when the chess and checker enthusiasts get together.
a Caucasian
From this reading DELIGHTS OF A RAINY DAY ACCUMULATED ENERGY HANDKERCHIEF TUSSLE POTATO JOUST TERRIER FIGHT CIRCLE BALL LEG WRESTLE HAND WRESTLING ROOSTER FIGHT SHOE AND SWEATER RACE PEANUT RELAY RACE INTERESTING TESTS BIBLIOGRAPHY We knew it would rain for the poplars showed The white of their leaves, and amber grain Shrunk in the wind and the lightning now Is tangled in tremulous skeins of rain.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading DELIGHTS OF A RAINY DAY ACCUMULATED ENERGY HANDKERCHIEF TUSSLE POTATO JOUST TERRIER FIGHT CIRCLE BALL LEG WRESTLE HAND WRESTLING ROOSTER FIGHT SHOE AND SWEATER RACE PEANUT RELAY RACE INTERESTING TESTS BIBLIOGRAPHY We knew it would rain for the poplars showed The white of their leaves, and amber grain Shrunk in the wind and the lightning now Is tangled in tremulous skeins of rain.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading DELIGHTS OF A RAINY DAY ACCUMULATED ENERGY HANDKERCHIEF TUSSLE POTATO JOUST TERRIER FIGHT CIRCLE BALL LEG WRESTLE HAND WRESTLING ROOSTER FIGHT SHOE AND SWEATER RACE PEANUT RELAY RACE INTERESTING TESTS BIBLIOGRAPHY We knew it would rain for the poplars showed The white of their leaves, and amber grain Shrunk in the wind and the lightning now Is tangled in tremulous skeins of rain.
WRESTLEverbUS /ˈresəl/
combat to overcome an opposing tendency or force
From this reading DELIGHTS OF A RAINY DAY ACCUMULATED ENERGY HANDKERCHIEF TUSSLE POTATO JOUST TERRIER FIGHT CIRCLE BALL LEG WRESTLE HAND WRESTLING ROOSTER FIGHT SHOE AND SWEATER RACE PEANUT RELAY RACE INTERESTING TESTS BIBLIOGRAPHY We knew it would rain for the poplars showed The white of their leaves, and amber grain Shrunk in the wind and the lightning now Is tangled in tremulous skeins of rain.
WRESTLINGnounUS /ˈreslɪŋ/
the act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat
From this reading DELIGHTS OF A RAINY DAY ACCUMULATED ENERGY HANDKERCHIEF TUSSLE POTATO JOUST TERRIER FIGHT CIRCLE BALL LEG WRESTLE HAND WRESTLING ROOSTER FIGHT SHOE AND SWEATER RACE PEANUT RELAY RACE INTERESTING TESTS BIBLIOGRAPHY We knew it would rain for the poplars showed The white of their leaves, and amber grain Shrunk in the wind and the lightning now Is tangled in tremulous skeins of rain.
