1849
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From this reading The spring of the year 1849 was remarkable, throughout the western counties, for long drought.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the autumn we have sometimes as much as six weeks without rain, and in the summer a month at most, but all the real droughts (so far as my experience goes) commence in February or March; these are, however, so rare, and April has won such poetic fame for showers, and July for heat and dryness, that what I state is at variance with the popular impression.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Be that as it may, about Valentine’s-day, 1849, and after a length of very changeable weather, the wind fixed its home in the east, and the sky for a week was grey and monotonous.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Be that as it may, about Valentine’s-day, 1849, and after a length of very changeable weather, the wind fixed its home in the east, and the sky for a week was grey and monotonous.
(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 In the autumn we have sometimes as much as six weeks without rain, and in the summer a month at most, but all the real droughts (so far as my experience goes) commence in February or March; these are, however, so rare, and April has won such poetic fame for showers, and July for heat and dryness, that what I state is at variance with the popular impression.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I know not how it may be in the east of England, but I have observed that in the west long droughts occur only in the spring and early summer.
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading In the autumn we have sometimes as much as six weeks without rain, and in the summer a month at most, but all the real droughts (so far as my experience goes) commence in February or March; these are, however, so rare, and April has won such poetic fame for showers, and July for heat and dryness, that what I state is at variance with the popular impression.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In the autumn we have sometimes as much as six weeks without rain, and in the summer a month at most, but all the real droughts (so far as my experience goes) commence in February or March; these are, however, so rare, and April has won such poetic fame for showers, and July for heat and dryness, that what I state is at variance with the popular impression.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In the autumn we have sometimes as much as six weeks without rain, and in the summer a month at most, but all the real droughts (so far as my experience goes) commence in February or March; these are, however, so rare, and April has won such poetic fame for showers, and July for heat and dryness, that what I state is at variance with the popular impression.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In the autumn we have sometimes as much as six weeks without rain, and in the summer a month at most, but all the real droughts (so far as my experience goes) commence in February or March; these are, however, so rare, and April has won such poetic fame for showers, and July for heat and dryness, that what I state is at variance with the popular impression.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading In the autumn we have sometimes as much as six weeks without rain, and in the summer a month at most, but all the real droughts (so far as my experience goes) commence in February or March; these are, however, so rare, and April has won such poetic fame for showers, and July for heat and dryness, that what I state is at variance with the popular impression.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I know not how it may be in the east of England, but I have observed that in the west long droughts occur only in the spring and early summer.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading Brilliant weather ensued; white frost at night, and strong sun by day.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I know not how it may be in the east of England, but I have observed that in the west long droughts occur only in the spring and early summer.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Brilliant weather ensued; white frost at night, and strong sun by day.
changeableadjectiveUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒəbəl/
capable of or tending to change in form or quality or nature
From this reading Be that as it may, about Valentine’s-day, 1849, and after a length of very changeable weather, the wind fixed its home in the east, and the sky for a week was grey and monotonous.
commenceverbUS /kəˈmens/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading In the autumn we have sometimes as much as six weeks without rain, and in the summer a month at most, but all the real droughts (so far as my experience goes) commence in February or March; these are, however, so rare, and April has won such poetic fame for showers, and July for heat and dryness, that what I state is at variance with the popular impression.
countiesnounUS /ˈkaʊntiz/
plural of “county” — (United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading The spring of the year 1849 was remarkable, throughout the western counties, for long drought.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Brilliant weather ensued; white frost at night, and strong sun by day.
droughtnounUS /draʊt/
a shortage of rainfall
From this reading The spring of the year 1849 was remarkable, throughout the western counties, for long drought.
droughtsnounUS /draʊts/
plural of “drought” — a shortage of rainfall
From this reading I know not how it may be in the east of England, but I have observed that in the west long droughts occur only in the spring and early summer.
drynessnounUS /ˈdraɪnəs/
the condition of not containing or being covered by a liquid (especially water)
From this reading In the autumn we have sometimes as much as six weeks without rain, and in the summer a month at most, but all the real droughts (so far as my experience goes) commence in February or March; these are, however, so rare, and April has won such poetic fame for showers, and July for heat and dryness, that what I state is at variance with the popular impression.
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 I know not how it may be in the east of England, but I have observed that in the west long droughts occur only in the spring and early summer.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading I know not how it may be in the east of England, but I have observed that in the west long droughts occur only in the spring and early summer.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading I know not how it may be in the east of England, but I have observed that in the west long droughts occur only in the spring and early summer.
ensuedverbUS /ɪnˈsuːd/
past form of “ensue” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
From this reading Brilliant weather ensued; white frost at night, and strong sun by day.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading In the autumn we have sometimes as much as six weeks without rain, and in the summer a month at most, but all the real droughts (so far as my experience goes) commence in February or March; these are, however, so rare, and April has won such poetic fame for showers, and July for heat and dryness, that what I state is at variance with the popular impression.
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading In the autumn we have sometimes as much as six weeks without rain, and in the summer a month at most, but all the real droughts (so far as my experience goes) commence in February or March; these are, however, so rare, and April has won such poetic fame for showers, and July for heat and dryness, that what I state is at variance with the popular impression.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading In the autumn we have sometimes as much as six weeks without rain, and in the summer a month at most, but all the real droughts (so far as my experience goes) commence in February or March; these are, however, so rare, and April has won such poetic fame for showers, and July for heat and dryness, that what I state is at variance with the popular impression.
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading In the autumn we have sometimes as much as six weeks without rain, and in the summer a month at most, but all the real droughts (so far as my experience goes) commence in February or March; these are, however, so rare, and April has won such poetic fame for showers, and July for heat and dryness, that what I state is at variance with the popular impression.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading Be that as it may, about Valentine’s-day, 1849, and after a length of very changeable weather, the wind fixed its home in the east, and the sky for a week was grey and monotonous.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The spring of the year 1849 was remarkable, throughout the western counties, for long drought.
frostnounUS /frɔːst/
ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
From this reading Brilliant weather ensued; white frost at night, and strong sun by day.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading In the autumn we have sometimes as much as six weeks without rain, and in the summer a month at most, but all the real droughts (so far as my experience goes) commence in February or March; these are, however, so rare, and April has won such poetic fame for showers, and July for heat and dryness, that what I state is at variance with the popular impression.
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading Be that as it may, about Valentine’s-day, 1849, and after a length of very changeable weather, the wind fixed its home in the east, and the sky for a week was grey and monotonous.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the autumn we have sometimes as much as six weeks without rain, and in the summer a month at most, but all the real droughts (so far as my experience goes) commence in February or March; these are, however, so rare, and April has won such poetic fame for showers, and July for heat and dryness, that what I state is at variance with the popular impression.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I know not how it may be in the east of England, but I have observed that in the west long droughts occur only in the spring and early summer.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading In the autumn we have sometimes as much as six weeks without rain, and in the summer a month at most, but all the real droughts (so far as my experience goes) commence in February or March; these are, however, so rare, and April has won such poetic fame for showers, and July for heat and dryness, that what I state is at variance with the popular impression.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Be that as it may, about Valentine’s-day, 1849, and after a length of very changeable weather, the wind fixed its home in the east, and the sky for a week was grey and monotonous.
how
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From this reading I know not how it may be in the east of England, but I have observed that in the west long droughts occur only in the spring and early summer.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading In the autumn we have sometimes as much as six weeks without rain, and in the summer a month at most, but all the real droughts (so far as my experience goes) commence in February or March; these are, however, so rare, and April has won such poetic fame for showers, and July for heat and dryness, that what I state is at variance with the popular impression.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I know not how it may be in the east of England, but I have observed that in the west long droughts occur only in the spring and early summer.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading In the autumn we have sometimes as much as six weeks without rain, and in the summer a month at most, but all the real droughts (so far as my experience goes) commence in February or March; these are, however, so rare, and April has won such poetic fame for showers, and July for heat and dryness, that what I state is at variance with the popular impression.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I know not how it may be in the east of England, but I have observed that in the west long droughts occur only in the spring and early summer.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the autumn we have sometimes as much as six weeks without rain, and in the summer a month at most, but all the real droughts (so far as my experience goes) commence in February or March; these are, however, so rare, and April has won such poetic fame for showers, and July for heat and dryness, that what I state is at variance with the popular impression.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I know not how it may be in the east of England, but I have observed that in the west long droughts occur only in the spring and early summer.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Be that as it may, about Valentine’s-day, 1849, and after a length of very changeable weather, the wind fixed its home in the east, and the sky for a week was grey and monotonous.
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading In the autumn we have sometimes as much as six weeks without rain, and in the summer a month at most, but all the real droughts (so far as my experience goes) commence in February or March; these are, however, so rare, and April has won such poetic fame for showers, and July for heat and dryness, that what I state is at variance with the popular impression.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I know not how it may be in the east of England, but I have observed that in the west long droughts occur only in the spring and early summer.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading Be that as it may, about Valentine’s-day, 1849, and after a length of very changeable weather, the wind fixed its home in the east, and the sky for a week was grey and monotonous.
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 spring of the year 1849 was remarkable, throughout the western counties, for long drought.
march in a procession
From this reading In the autumn we have sometimes as much as six weeks without rain, and in the summer a month at most, but all the real droughts (so far as my experience goes) commence in February or March; these are, however, so rare, and April has won such poetic fame for showers, and July for heat and dryness, that what I state is at variance with the popular impression.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading I know not how it may be in the east of England, but I have observed that in the west long droughts occur only in the spring and early summer.
monotonousadjectiveUS /məˈnɑːtənəs/
tediously repetitious or lacking in variety
From this reading Be that as it may, about Valentine’s-day, 1849, and after a length of very changeable weather, the wind fixed its home in the east, and the sky for a week was grey and monotonous.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading In the autumn we have sometimes as much as six weeks without rain, and in the summer a month at most, but all the real droughts (so far as my experience goes) commence in February or March; these are, however, so rare, and April has won such poetic fame for showers, and July for heat and dryness, that what I state is at variance with the popular impression.
used to form the superlative
From this reading In the autumn we have sometimes as much as six weeks without rain, and in the summer a month at most, but all the real droughts (so far as my experience goes) commence in February or March; these are, however, so rare, and April has won such poetic fame for showers, and July for heat and dryness, that what I state is at variance with the popular impression.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading In the autumn we have sometimes as much as six weeks without rain, and in the summer a month at most, but all the real droughts (so far as my experience goes) commence in February or March; these are, however, so rare, and April has won such poetic fame for showers, and July for heat and dryness, that what I state is at variance with the popular impression.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading In the autumn we have sometimes as much as six weeks without rain, and in the summer a month at most, but all the real droughts (so far as my experience goes) commence in February or March; these are, however, so rare, and April has won such poetic fame for showers, and July for heat and dryness, that what I state is at variance with the popular impression.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Brilliant weather ensued; white frost at night, and strong sun by day.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I know not how it may be in the east of England, but I have observed that in the west long droughts occur only in the spring and early summer.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading I know not how it may be in the east of England, but I have observed that in the west long droughts occur only in the spring and early summer.
occurverbUS /əˈkɜːr/
come to pass
From this reading I know not how it may be in the east of England, but I have observed that in the west long droughts occur only in the spring and early summer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The spring of the year 1849 was remarkable, throughout the western counties, for long drought.
and nothing more
From this reading I know not how it may be in the east of England, but I have observed that in the west long droughts occur only in the spring and early summer.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In the autumn we have sometimes as much as six weeks without rain, and in the summer a month at most, but all the real droughts (so far as my experience goes) commence in February or March; these are, however, so rare, and April has won such poetic fame for showers, and July for heat and dryness, that what I state is at variance with the popular impression.
poeticadjectiveUS /poʊˈetɪk/
of or relating to poetry
From this reading In the autumn we have sometimes as much as six weeks without rain, and in the summer a month at most, but all the real droughts (so far as my experience goes) commence in February or March; these are, however, so rare, and April has won such poetic fame for showers, and July for heat and dryness, that what I state is at variance with the popular impression.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading In the autumn we have sometimes as much as six weeks without rain, and in the summer a month at most, but all the real droughts (so far as my experience goes) commence in February or March; these are, however, so rare, and April has won such poetic fame for showers, and July for heat and dryness, that what I state is at variance with the popular impression.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading In the autumn we have sometimes as much as six weeks without rain, and in the summer a month at most, but all the real droughts (so far as my experience goes) commence in February or March; these are, however, so rare, and April has won such poetic fame for showers, and July for heat and dryness, that what I state is at variance with the popular impression.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading In the autumn we have sometimes as much as six weeks without rain, and in the summer a month at most, but all the real droughts (so far as my experience goes) commence in February or March; these are, however, so rare, and April has won such poetic fame for showers, and July for heat and dryness, that what I state is at variance with the popular impression.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading In the autumn we have sometimes as much as six weeks without rain, and in the summer a month at most, but all the real droughts (so far as my experience goes) commence in February or March; these are, however, so rare, and April has won such poetic fame for showers, and July for heat and dryness, that what I state is at variance with the popular impression.
unusual or striking
From this reading The spring of the year 1849 was remarkable, throughout the western counties, for long drought.
showersnounUS /ˈʃaʊərz/
plural of “shower” — a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you
From this reading In the autumn we have sometimes as much as six weeks without rain, and in the summer a month at most, but all the real droughts (so far as my experience goes) commence in February or March; these are, however, so rare, and April has won such poetic fame for showers, and July for heat and dryness, that what I state is at variance with the popular impression.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading In the autumn we have sometimes as much as six weeks without rain, and in the summer a month at most, but all the real droughts (so far as my experience goes) commence in February or March; these are, however, so rare, and April has won such poetic fame for showers, and July for heat and dryness, that what I state is at variance with the popular impression.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Be that as it may, about Valentine’s-day, 1849, and after a length of very changeable weather, the wind fixed its home in the east, and the sky for a week was grey and monotonous.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In the autumn we have sometimes as much as six weeks without rain, and in the summer a month at most, but all the real droughts (so far as my experience goes) commence in February or March; these are, however, so rare, and April has won such poetic fame for showers, and July for heat and dryness, that what I state is at variance with the popular impression.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading In the autumn we have sometimes as much as six weeks without rain, and in the summer a month at most, but all the real droughts (so far as my experience goes) commence in February or March; these are, however, so rare, and April has won such poetic fame for showers, and July for heat and dryness, that what I state is at variance with the popular impression.
the season of growth
From this reading The spring of the year 1849 was remarkable, throughout the western counties, for long drought.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading In the autumn we have sometimes as much as six weeks without rain, and in the summer a month at most, but all the real droughts (so far as my experience goes) commence in February or March; these are, however, so rare, and April has won such poetic fame for showers, and July for heat and dryness, that what I state is at variance with the popular impression.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Brilliant weather ensued; white frost at night, and strong sun by day.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading In the autumn we have sometimes as much as six weeks without rain, and in the summer a month at most, but all the real droughts (so far as my experience goes) commence in February or March; these are, however, so rare, and April has won such poetic fame for showers, and July for heat and dryness, that what I state is at variance with the popular impression.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading I know not how it may be in the east of England, but I have observed that in the west long droughts occur only in the spring and early summer.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Brilliant weather ensued; white frost at night, and strong sun by day.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I know not how it may be in the east of England, but I have observed that in the west long droughts occur only in the spring and early summer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The spring of the year 1849 was remarkable, throughout the western counties, for long drought.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading In the autumn we have sometimes as much as six weeks without rain, and in the summer a month at most, but all the real droughts (so far as my experience goes) commence in February or March; these are, however, so rare, and April has won such poetic fame for showers, and July for heat and dryness, that what I state is at variance with the popular impression.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading The spring of the year 1849 was remarkable, throughout the western counties, for long drought.
Valentine's-day
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From this reading Be that as it may, about Valentine’s-day, 1849, and after a length of very changeable weather, the wind fixed its home in the east, and the sky for a week was grey and monotonous.
variancenounUS /ˈveriəns/
an event that departs from expectations
From this reading In the autumn we have sometimes as much as six weeks without rain, and in the summer a month at most, but all the real droughts (so far as my experience goes) commence in February or March; these are, however, so rare, and April has won such poetic fame for showers, and July for heat and dryness, that what I state is at variance with the popular impression.
precisely as stated
From this reading Be that as it may, about Valentine’s-day, 1849, and after a length of very changeable weather, the wind fixed its home in the east, and the sky for a week was grey and monotonous.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The spring of the year 1849 was remarkable, throughout the western counties, for long drought.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading In the autumn we have sometimes as much as six weeks without rain, and in the summer a month at most, but all the real droughts (so far as my experience goes) commence in February or March; these are, however, so rare, and April has won such poetic fame for showers, and July for heat and dryness, that what I state is at variance with the popular impression.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading Be that as it may, about Valentine’s-day, 1849, and after a length of very changeable weather, the wind fixed its home in the east, and the sky for a week was grey and monotonous.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Be that as it may, about Valentine’s-day, 1849, and after a length of very changeable weather, the wind fixed its home in the east, and the sky for a week was grey and monotonous.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading In the autumn we have sometimes as much as six weeks without rain, and in the summer a month at most, but all the real droughts (so far as my experience goes) commence in February or March; these are, however, so rare, and April has won such poetic fame for showers, and July for heat and dryness, that what I state is at variance with the popular impression.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading I know not how it may be in the east of England, but I have observed that in the west long droughts occur only in the spring and early summer.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading The spring of the year 1849 was remarkable, throughout the western counties, for long drought.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading In the autumn we have sometimes as much as six weeks without rain, and in the summer a month at most, but all the real droughts (so far as my experience goes) commence in February or March; these are, however, so rare, and April has won such poetic fame for showers, and July for heat and dryness, that what I state is at variance with the popular impression.
a Caucasian
From this reading Brilliant weather ensued; white frost at night, and strong sun by day.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Be that as it may, about Valentine’s-day, 1849, and after a length of very changeable weather, the wind fixed its home in the east, and the sky for a week was grey and monotonous.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In the autumn we have sometimes as much as six weeks without rain, and in the summer a month at most, but all the real droughts (so far as my experience goes) commence in February or March; these are, however, so rare, and April has won such poetic fame for showers, and July for heat and dryness, that what I state is at variance with the popular impression.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading In the autumn we have sometimes as much as six weeks without rain, and in the summer a month at most, but all the real droughts (so far as my experience goes) commence in February or March; these are, however, so rare, and April has won such poetic fame for showers, and July for heat and dryness, that what I state is at variance with the popular impression.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading In the autumn we have sometimes as much as six weeks without rain, and in the summer a month at most, but all the real droughts (so far as my experience goes) commence in February or March; these are, however, so rare, and April has won such poetic fame for showers, and July for heat and dryness, that what I state is at variance with the popular impression.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading The spring of the year 1849 was remarkable, throughout the western counties, for long drought.
