used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE PRAIRIE FIRE The prairies were brown--a dead, crisp brown, as if they had been baked by hot suns through long, rainless days and nipped by a whole winter of killing frosts.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE PRAIRIE FIRE The prairies were brown--a dead, crisp brown, as if they had been baked by hot suns through long, rainless days and nipped by a whole winter of killing frosts.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE PRAIRIE FIRE The prairies were brown--a dead, crisp brown, as if they had been baked by hot suns through long, rainless days and nipped by a whole winter of killing frosts.
bakedadjectiveUS /beɪkt/
dried out by heat or excessive exposure to sunlight
From this reading THE PRAIRIE FIRE The prairies were brown--a dead, crisp brown, as if they had been baked by hot suns through long, rainless days and nipped by a whole winter of killing frosts.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE PRAIRIE FIRE The prairies were brown--a dead, crisp brown, as if they had been baked by hot suns through long, rainless days and nipped by a whole winter of killing frosts.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading THE PRAIRIE FIRE The prairies were brown--a dead, crisp brown, as if they had been baked by hot suns through long, rainless days and nipped by a whole winter of killing frosts.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Of course the summer was pretty dry, but then we had rains in September."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE PRAIRIE FIRE The prairies were brown--a dead, crisp brown, as if they had been baked by hot suns through long, rainless days and nipped by a whole winter of killing frosts.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "Of course the summer was pretty dry, but then we had rains in September."
crispadjectiveUS /krɪsp/
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading THE PRAIRIE FIRE The prairies were brown--a dead, crisp brown, as if they had been baked by hot suns through long, rainless days and nipped by a whole winter of killing frosts.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading THE PRAIRIE FIRE The prairies were brown--a dead, crisp brown, as if they had been baked by hot suns through long, rainless days and nipped by a whole winter of killing frosts.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading THE PRAIRIE FIRE The prairies were brown--a dead, crisp brown, as if they had been baked by hot suns through long, rainless days and nipped by a whole winter of killing frosts.
decadenounUS /deˈkeɪd/
a period of 10 years
From this reading "Yes, Father," Frank replied, "but there has been less rainfall for the past two years than Kansas has known for a decade.
don't
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From this reading "I don't understand why the grass is so dry by the middle of November," said Dr. Morton.
Dr
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From this reading "I don't understand why the grass is so dry by the middle of November," said Dr. Morton.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading "I don't understand why the grass is so dry by the middle of November," said Dr. Morton.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "Yes, Father," Frank replied, "but there has been less rainfall for the past two years than Kansas has known for a decade.
start firing a weapon
From this reading THE PRAIRIE FIRE The prairies were brown--a dead, crisp brown, as if they had been baked by hot suns through long, rainless days and nipped by a whole winter of killing frosts.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Yes, Father," Frank replied, "but there has been less rainfall for the past two years than Kansas has known for a decade.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading "Yes, Father," Frank replied, "but there has been less rainfall for the past two years than Kansas has known for a decade.
frostsnounUS /frɔːsts/
plural of “frost” — ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
From this reading THE PRAIRIE FIRE The prairies were brown--a dead, crisp brown, as if they had been baked by hot suns through long, rainless days and nipped by a whole winter of killing frosts.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading "I don't understand why the grass is so dry by the middle of November," said Dr. Morton.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading I imagine the ground is baked underneath on the prairies, and the rains only helped for a time."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE PRAIRIE FIRE The prairies were brown--a dead, crisp brown, as if they had been baked by hot suns through long, rainless days and nipped by a whole winter of killing frosts.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Yes, Father," Frank replied, "but there has been less rainfall for the past two years than Kansas has known for a decade.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading I imagine the ground is baked underneath on the prairies, and the rains only helped for a time."
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading THE PRAIRIE FIRE The prairies were brown--a dead, crisp brown, as if they had been baked by hot suns through long, rainless days and nipped by a whole winter of killing frosts.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I don't understand why the grass is so dry by the middle of November," said Dr. Morton.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading THE PRAIRIE FIRE The prairies were brown--a dead, crisp brown, as if they had been baked by hot suns through long, rainless days and nipped by a whole winter of killing frosts.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading I imagine the ground is baked underneath on the prairies, and the rains only helped for a time."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Of course the summer was pretty dry, but then we had rains in September."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I don't understand why the grass is so dry by the middle of November," said Dr. Morton.
KansasnounUS /ˈkænzəs/
a state in midwestern United States
From this reading "Yes, Father," Frank replied, "but there has been less rainfall for the past two years than Kansas has known for a decade.
killingnounUS /ˈkɪlɪŋ/
an event that causes someone to die
From this reading THE PRAIRIE FIRE The prairies were brown--a dead, crisp brown, as if they had been baked by hot suns through long, rainless days and nipped by a whole winter of killing frosts.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading "Yes, Father," Frank replied, "but there has been less rainfall for the past two years than Kansas has known for a decade.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading "Yes, Father," Frank replied, "but there has been less rainfall for the past two years than Kansas has known for a decade.
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 PRAIRIE FIRE The prairies were brown--a dead, crisp brown, as if they had been baked by hot suns through long, rainless days and nipped by a whole winter of killing frosts.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading "I don't understand why the grass is so dry by the middle of November," said Dr. Morton.
MortonnounUS /ˈmɔːrtən/
United States jazz musician who moved from ragtime to New Orleans jazz (1885-1941)
From this reading "I don't understand why the grass is so dry by the middle of November," said Dr. Morton.
nippedverbUS /nɪpt/
inflected form of “nip” — squeeze tightly between the fingers
From this reading THE PRAIRIE FIRE The prairies were brown--a dead, crisp brown, as if they had been baked by hot suns through long, rainless days and nipped by a whole winter of killing frosts.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading "I don't understand why the grass is so dry by the middle of November," said Dr. Morton.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PRAIRIE FIRE The prairies were brown--a dead, crisp brown, as if they had been baked by hot suns through long, rainless days and nipped by a whole winter of killing frosts.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I imagine the ground is baked underneath on the prairies, and the rains only helped for a time."
and nothing more
From this reading I imagine the ground is baked underneath on the prairies, and the rains only helped for a time."
the time that has elapsed
From this reading "Yes, Father," Frank replied, "but there has been less rainfall for the past two years than Kansas has known for a decade.
PRAIRIEnounUS /ˈpreri/
a treeless grassy plain
From this reading THE PRAIRIE FIRE The prairies were brown--a dead, crisp brown, as if they had been baked by hot suns through long, rainless days and nipped by a whole winter of killing frosts.
prairiesnounUS /ˈpreɪriz/
plural of “prairie” — a treeless grassy plain
From this reading THE PRAIRIE FIRE The prairies were brown--a dead, crisp brown, as if they had been baked by hot suns through long, rainless days and nipped by a whole winter of killing frosts.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading "Of course the summer was pretty dry, but then we had rains in September."
rainfallnounUS /ˈreɪnfɔːl/
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading "Yes, Father," Frank replied, "but there has been less rainfall for the past two years than Kansas has known for a decade.
rainlessadjective
lacking rain
From this reading THE PRAIRIE FIRE The prairies were brown--a dead, crisp brown, as if they had been baked by hot suns through long, rainless days and nipped by a whole winter of killing frosts.
rainsnounUS /reɪnz/
plural of “rain” — water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading "Of course the summer was pretty dry, but then we had rains in September."
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Yes, Father," Frank replied, "but there has been less rainfall for the past two years than Kansas has known for a decade.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I don't understand why the grass is so dry by the middle of November," said Dr. Morton.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading "Of course the summer was pretty dry, but then we had rains in September."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I don't understand why the grass is so dry by the middle of November," said Dr. Morton.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading "Of course the summer was pretty dry, but then we had rains in September."
sunsnounUS /sʌnz/
plural of “sun” — the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading THE PRAIRIE FIRE The prairies were brown--a dead, crisp brown, as if they had been baked by hot suns through long, rainless days and nipped by a whole winter of killing frosts.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "Yes, Father," Frank replied, "but there has been less rainfall for the past two years than Kansas has known for a decade.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PRAIRIE FIRE The prairies were brown--a dead, crisp brown, as if they had been baked by hot suns through long, rainless days and nipped by a whole winter of killing frosts.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Of course the summer was pretty dry, but then we had rains in September."
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Yes, Father," Frank replied, "but there has been less rainfall for the past two years than Kansas has known for a decade.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE PRAIRIE FIRE The prairies were brown--a dead, crisp brown, as if they had been baked by hot suns through long, rainless days and nipped by a whole winter of killing frosts.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading THE PRAIRIE FIRE The prairies were brown--a dead, crisp brown, as if they had been baked by hot suns through long, rainless days and nipped by a whole winter of killing frosts.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I imagine the ground is baked underneath on the prairies, and the rains only helped for a time."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "Yes, Father," Frank replied, "but there has been less rainfall for the past two years than Kansas has known for a decade.
underneathprepositionUS /ˌʌndərˈniːθ/
directly under, often hidden by what is above
From this reading I imagine the ground is baked underneath on the prairies, and the rains only helped for a time."
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading "I don't understand why the grass is so dry by the middle of November," said Dr. Morton.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Of course the summer was pretty dry, but then we had rains in September."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Of course the summer was pretty dry, but then we had rains in September."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE PRAIRIE FIRE The prairies were brown--a dead, crisp brown, as if they had been baked by hot suns through long, rainless days and nipped by a whole winter of killing frosts.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading THE PRAIRIE FIRE The prairies were brown--a dead, crisp brown, as if they had been baked by hot suns through long, rainless days and nipped by a whole winter of killing frosts.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "I don't understand why the grass is so dry by the middle of November," said Dr. Morton.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading THE PRAIRIE FIRE The prairies were brown--a dead, crisp brown, as if they had been baked by hot suns through long, rainless days and nipped by a whole winter of killing frosts.
a late time of life
From this reading "Yes, Father," Frank replied, "but there has been less rainfall for the past two years than Kansas has known for a decade.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, Father," Frank replied, "but there has been less rainfall for the past two years than Kansas has known for a decade.
