abundancenounUS /əˈbʌndəns/
the property of a more than adequate quantity or supply
From this reading The nights were long, affording abundance of sleep, and the forests were clothed in all the tints of autumn.
affordingverbUS /əˈfɔːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading The nights were long, affording abundance of sleep, and the forests were clothed in all the tints of autumn.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The early frosts had rendered the air sharp and bracing.
(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 The nights were long, affording abundance of sleep, and the forests were clothed in all the tints of autumn.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading GRIT AND GRATITUDE.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading Ben, encouraged by the unexpected success he had met with in the sale of his timber, assured that his wife was contented and happy, and his mind buoyant with hope, drove the axe through the timber in very wantonness of strength.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading The nights were long, affording abundance of sleep, and the forests were clothed in all the tints of autumn.
axenounUS /æks/
an edge tool with a heavy bladed head mounted across a handle
From this reading Ben, encouraged by the unexpected success he had met with in the sale of his timber, assured that his wife was contented and happy, and his mind buoyant with hope, drove the axe through the timber in very wantonness of strength.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading Ben, encouraged by the unexpected success he had met with in the sale of his timber, assured that his wife was contented and happy, and his mind buoyant with hope, drove the axe through the timber in very wantonness of strength.
bracingnounUS /ˈbreɪsɪŋ/
a structural member used to stiffen a framework
From this reading The early frosts had rendered the air sharp and bracing.
buoyantadjectiveUS /ˈbɔɪənt/
tending to float on a liquid or rise in air or gas
From this reading Ben, encouraged by the unexpected success he had met with in the sale of his timber, assured that his wife was contented and happy, and his mind buoyant with hope, drove the axe through the timber in very wantonness of strength.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Ben, encouraged by the unexpected success he had met with in the sale of his timber, assured that his wife was contented and happy, and his mind buoyant with hope, drove the axe through the timber in very wantonness of strength.
clothedadjectiveUS /kloʊðd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading The nights were long, affording abundance of sleep, and the forests were clothed in all the tints of autumn.
contentedadjectiveUS /kənˈtentəd/
satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are
From this reading Ben, encouraged by the unexpected success he had met with in the sale of his timber, assured that his wife was contented and happy, and his mind buoyant with hope, drove the axe through the timber in very wantonness of strength.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading Ben, encouraged by the unexpected success he had met with in the sale of his timber, assured that his wife was contented and happy, and his mind buoyant with hope, drove the axe through the timber in very wantonness of strength.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading The early frosts had rendered the air sharp and bracing.
encouragedadjectiveUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒd/
inspired with confidence
From this reading Ben, encouraged by the unexpected success he had met with in the sale of his timber, assured that his wife was contented and happy, and his mind buoyant with hope, drove the axe through the timber in very wantonness of strength.
forestsnounUS /ˈfɔːrəsts/
plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading The nights were long, affording abundance of sleep, and the forests were clothed in all the tints of autumn.
frostsnounUS /frɔːsts/
plural of “frost” — ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
From this reading The early frosts had rendered the air sharp and bracing.
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading GRIT AND GRATITUDE.
GRITnounUS /ɡrɪt/
a hard coarse-grained siliceous sandstone
From this reading GRIT AND GRATITUDE.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The early frosts had rendered the air sharp and bracing.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Ben, encouraged by the unexpected success he had met with in the sale of his timber, assured that his wife was contented and happy, and his mind buoyant with hope, drove the axe through the timber in very wantonness of strength.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ben, encouraged by the unexpected success he had met with in the sale of his timber, assured that his wife was contented and happy, and his mind buoyant with hope, drove the axe through the timber in very wantonness of strength.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Ben, encouraged by the unexpected success he had met with in the sale of his timber, assured that his wife was contented and happy, and his mind buoyant with hope, drove the axe through the timber in very wantonness of strength.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Ben, encouraged by the unexpected success he had met with in the sale of his timber, assured that his wife was contented and happy, and his mind buoyant with hope, drove the axe through the timber in very wantonness of strength.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The nights were long, affording abundance of sleep, and the forests were clothed in all the tints of autumn.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was now the month of October.
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 The nights were long, affording abundance of sleep, and the forests were clothed in all the tints of autumn.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Ben, encouraged by the unexpected success he had met with in the sale of his timber, assured that his wife was contented and happy, and his mind buoyant with hope, drove the axe through the timber in very wantonness of strength.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Ben, encouraged by the unexpected success he had met with in the sale of his timber, assured that his wife was contented and happy, and his mind buoyant with hope, drove the axe through the timber in very wantonness of strength.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading It was now the month of October.
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading The nights were long, affording abundance of sleep, and the forests were clothed in all the tints of autumn.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It was now the month of October.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading It was now the month of October.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was now the month of October.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading The early frosts had rendered the air sharp and bracing.
salenounUS /seɪl/
a particular instance of selling
From this reading Ben, encouraged by the unexpected success he had met with in the sale of his timber, assured that his wife was contented and happy, and his mind buoyant with hope, drove the axe through the timber in very wantonness of strength.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading The early frosts had rendered the air sharp and bracing.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading The nights were long, affording abundance of sleep, and the forests were clothed in all the tints of autumn.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading Ben, encouraged by the unexpected success he had met with in the sale of his timber, assured that his wife was contented and happy, and his mind buoyant with hope, drove the axe through the timber in very wantonness of strength.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Ben, encouraged by the unexpected success he had met with in the sale of his timber, assured that his wife was contented and happy, and his mind buoyant with hope, drove the axe through the timber in very wantonness of strength.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Ben, encouraged by the unexpected success he had met with in the sale of his timber, assured that his wife was contented and happy, and his mind buoyant with hope, drove the axe through the timber in very wantonness of strength.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was now the month of October.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Ben, encouraged by the unexpected success he had met with in the sale of his timber, assured that his wife was contented and happy, and his mind buoyant with hope, drove the axe through the timber in very wantonness of strength.
timbernounUS /ˈtɪmbər/
the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material
From this reading Ben, encouraged by the unexpected success he had met with in the sale of his timber, assured that his wife was contented and happy, and his mind buoyant with hope, drove the axe through the timber in very wantonness of strength.
tintsnounUS /tɪnts/
plural of “tint” — a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color
From this reading The nights were long, affording abundance of sleep, and the forests were clothed in all the tints of autumn.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading Ben, encouraged by the unexpected success he had met with in the sale of his timber, assured that his wife was contented and happy, and his mind buoyant with hope, drove the axe through the timber in very wantonness of strength.
precisely as stated
From this reading Ben, encouraged by the unexpected success he had met with in the sale of his timber, assured that his wife was contented and happy, and his mind buoyant with hope, drove the axe through the timber in very wantonness of strength.
wantonnessnoun
the trait of lacking restraint or control; reckless freedom from inhibition or worry
From this reading Ben, encouraged by the unexpected success he had met with in the sale of his timber, assured that his wife was contented and happy, and his mind buoyant with hope, drove the axe through the timber in very wantonness of strength.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was now the month of October.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The nights were long, affording abundance of sleep, and the forests were clothed in all the tints of autumn.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Ben, encouraged by the unexpected success he had met with in the sale of his timber, assured that his wife was contented and happy, and his mind buoyant with hope, drove the axe through the timber in very wantonness of strength.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Ben, encouraged by the unexpected success he had met with in the sale of his timber, assured that his wife was contented and happy, and his mind buoyant with hope, drove the axe through the timber in very wantonness of strength.
