used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE COMING OF THE SCHOOLMASTER The spirit of Indian Summer, enveloped in a delicate bluish haze, pervaded the Kentucky forest.
adieunounUS /əˈduː/
a farewell remark
From this reading Through the treetops sounded a sighing minor melody as now and then a leaf bade adieu to the companions of its summer revels, and sought its winter's rest on the ground beneath.
anew
From this reading True, he must soon depart from this summer home; but only to wing his way to brighter skies, and then return when mating-time should come again.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Through the treetops sounded a sighing minor melody as now and then a leaf bade adieu to the companions of its summer revels, and sought its winter's rest on the ground beneath.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Through the treetops sounded a sighing minor melody as now and then a leaf bade adieu to the companions of its summer revels, and sought its winter's rest on the ground beneath.
a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria
From this reading Through the treetops sounded a sighing minor melody as now and then a leaf bade adieu to the companions of its summer revels, and sought its winter's rest on the ground beneath.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading Through the treetops sounded a sighing minor melody as now and then a leaf bade adieu to the companions of its summer revels, and sought its winter's rest on the ground beneath.
bluishadjectiveUS /ˈbluːɪʃ/
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading THE COMING OF THE SCHOOLMASTER The spirit of Indian Summer, enveloped in a delicate bluish haze, pervaded the Kentucky forest.
brighteradjectiveUS /ˈbraɪtər/
comparative of “bright” — emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading True, he must soon depart from this summer home; but only to wing his way to brighter skies, and then return when mating-time should come again.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading True, he must soon depart from this summer home; but only to wing his way to brighter skies, and then return when mating-time should come again.
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading What cared he for the lament of the leaves?
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading True, he must soon depart from this summer home; but only to wing his way to brighter skies, and then return when mating-time should come again.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading THE COMING OF THE SCHOOLMASTER The spirit of Indian Summer, enveloped in a delicate bluish haze, pervaded the Kentucky forest.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Through the treetops sounded a sighing minor melody as now and then a leaf bade adieu to the companions of its summer revels, and sought its winter's rest on the ground beneath.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading THE COMING OF THE SCHOOLMASTER The spirit of Indian Summer, enveloped in a delicate bluish haze, pervaded the Kentucky forest.
departverbUS /dɪˈpɑːrt/
move away from a place into another direction
From this reading True, he must soon depart from this summer home; but only to wing his way to brighter skies, and then return when mating-time should come again.
envelopedverbUS /enˈveləpt/
past form of “envelop” — enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering
From this reading THE COMING OF THE SCHOOLMASTER The spirit of Indian Summer, enveloped in a delicate bluish haze, pervaded the Kentucky forest.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading On a fallen log a redbird sang with jubilant note.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading What cared he for the lament of the leaves?
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading THE COMING OF THE SCHOOLMASTER The spirit of Indian Summer, enveloped in a delicate bluish haze, pervaded the Kentucky forest.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading True, he must soon depart from this summer home; but only to wing his way to brighter skies, and then return when mating-time should come again.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Through the treetops sounded a sighing minor melody as now and then a leaf bade adieu to the companions of its summer revels, and sought its winter's rest on the ground beneath.
hazenounUS /heɪz/
atmospheric moisture or dust or smoke that causes reduced visibility
From this reading THE COMING OF THE SCHOOLMASTER The spirit of Indian Summer, enveloped in a delicate bluish haze, pervaded the Kentucky forest.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading What cared he for the lament of the leaves?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading True, he must soon depart from this summer home; but only to wing his way to brighter skies, and then return when mating-time should come again.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading True, he must soon depart from this summer home; but only to wing his way to brighter skies, and then return when mating-time should come again.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE COMING OF THE SCHOOLMASTER The spirit of Indian Summer, enveloped in a delicate bluish haze, pervaded the Kentucky forest.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading THE COMING OF THE SCHOOLMASTER The spirit of Indian Summer, enveloped in a delicate bluish haze, pervaded the Kentucky forest.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Through the treetops sounded a sighing minor melody as now and then a leaf bade adieu to the companions of its summer revels, and sought its winter's rest on the ground beneath.
jubilantadjectiveUS /ˈdʒuːbələnt/
joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
From this reading On a fallen log a redbird sang with jubilant note.
KentuckynounUS /kənˈtʌki/
a state in east central United States; a border state during the American Civil War; famous for breeding race horses
From this reading THE COMING OF THE SCHOOLMASTER The spirit of Indian Summer, enveloped in a delicate bluish haze, pervaded the Kentucky forest.
lamentverbUS /ləˈment/
express grief verbally
From this reading What cared he for the lament of the leaves?
leafnounUS /liːf/
the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading Through the treetops sounded a sighing minor melody as now and then a leaf bade adieu to the companions of its summer revels, and sought its winter's rest on the ground beneath.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading What cared he for the lament of the leaves?
logverbUS /lɔːɡ/
enter into a log, as on ships and planes
From this reading On a fallen log a redbird sang with jubilant note.
mating-time
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading True, he must soon depart from this summer home; but only to wing his way to brighter skies, and then return when mating-time should come again.
melodynounUS /ˈmelədi/
a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
From this reading Through the treetops sounded a sighing minor melody as now and then a leaf bade adieu to the companions of its summer revels, and sought its winter's rest on the ground beneath.
minoradjectiveUS /ˈmaɪnər/
of lesser importance or stature or rank
From this reading Through the treetops sounded a sighing minor melody as now and then a leaf bade adieu to the companions of its summer revels, and sought its winter's rest on the ground beneath.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading True, he must soon depart from this summer home; but only to wing his way to brighter skies, and then return when mating-time should come again.
a brief written record
From this reading On a fallen log a redbird sang with jubilant note.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Through the treetops sounded a sighing minor melody as now and then a leaf bade adieu to the companions of its summer revels, and sought its winter's rest on the ground beneath.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE COMING OF THE SCHOOLMASTER The spirit of Indian Summer, enveloped in a delicate bluish haze, pervaded the Kentucky forest.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Through the treetops sounded a sighing minor melody as now and then a leaf bade adieu to the companions of its summer revels, and sought its winter's rest on the ground beneath.
and nothing more
From this reading True, he must soon depart from this summer home; but only to wing his way to brighter skies, and then return when mating-time should come again.
pervadedverbUS /pərˈveɪdɪd/
past form of “pervade” — spread or diffuse through
From this reading THE COMING OF THE SCHOOLMASTER The spirit of Indian Summer, enveloped in a delicate bluish haze, pervaded the Kentucky forest.
redbirdnounUS /ˈredbɜːrd/
the male is bright red with black wings and tail
From this reading On a fallen log a redbird sang with jubilant note.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Through the treetops sounded a sighing minor melody as now and then a leaf bade adieu to the companions of its summer revels, and sought its winter's rest on the ground beneath.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading True, he must soon depart from this summer home; but only to wing his way to brighter skies, and then return when mating-time should come again.
revelsnounUS /ˈrevəlz/
plural of “revel” — unrestrained merrymaking
From this reading Through the treetops sounded a sighing minor melody as now and then a leaf bade adieu to the companions of its summer revels, and sought its winter's rest on the ground beneath.
North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng
From this reading On a fallen log a redbird sang with jubilant note.
SCHOOLMASTERnounUS /ˈskuːlmæstər/
presiding officer of a school
From this reading THE COMING OF THE SCHOOLMASTER The spirit of Indian Summer, enveloped in a delicate bluish haze, pervaded the Kentucky forest.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading True, he must soon depart from this summer home; but only to wing his way to brighter skies, and then return when mating-time should come again.
sighingverbUS /ˈsaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading Through the treetops sounded a sighing minor melody as now and then a leaf bade adieu to the companions of its summer revels, and sought its winter's rest on the ground beneath.
skiesnounUS /skaɪz/
plural of “sky” — the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading True, he must soon depart from this summer home; but only to wing his way to brighter skies, and then return when mating-time should come again.
in the near future
From this reading True, he must soon depart from this summer home; but only to wing his way to brighter skies, and then return when mating-time should come again.
that is looked for
From this reading Through the treetops sounded a sighing minor melody as now and then a leaf bade adieu to the companions of its summer revels, and sought its winter's rest on the ground beneath.
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading Through the treetops sounded a sighing minor melody as now and then a leaf bade adieu to the companions of its summer revels, and sought its winter's rest on the ground beneath.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading THE COMING OF THE SCHOOLMASTER The spirit of Indian Summer, enveloped in a delicate bluish haze, pervaded the Kentucky forest.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading THE COMING OF THE SCHOOLMASTER The spirit of Indian Summer, enveloped in a delicate bluish haze, pervaded the Kentucky forest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE COMING OF THE SCHOOLMASTER The spirit of Indian Summer, enveloped in a delicate bluish haze, pervaded the Kentucky forest.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Through the treetops sounded a sighing minor melody as now and then a leaf bade adieu to the companions of its summer revels, and sought its winter's rest on the ground beneath.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading True, he must soon depart from this summer home; but only to wing his way to brighter skies, and then return when mating-time should come again.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Through the treetops sounded a sighing minor melody as now and then a leaf bade adieu to the companions of its summer revels, and sought its winter's rest on the ground beneath.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Through the treetops sounded a sighing minor melody as now and then a leaf bade adieu to the companions of its summer revels, and sought its winter's rest on the ground beneath.
treetopsnounUS /ˈtriːtɔːps/
plural of “treetop” — the upper branches and leaves of a tree or other plant
From this reading Through the treetops sounded a sighing minor melody as now and then a leaf bade adieu to the companions of its summer revels, and sought its winter's rest on the ground beneath.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading True, he must soon depart from this summer home; but only to wing his way to brighter skies, and then return when mating-time should come again.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading True, he must soon depart from this summer home; but only to wing his way to brighter skies, and then return when mating-time should come again.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What cared he for the lament of the leaves?
at the time that
From this reading True, he must soon depart from this summer home; but only to wing his way to brighter skies, and then return when mating-time should come again.
wingnounUS /wɪŋ/
a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)
From this reading True, he must soon depart from this summer home; but only to wing his way to brighter skies, and then return when mating-time should come again.
winter'snounUS /ˈwɪntərz/
possessive form of “winter” — the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Through the treetops sounded a sighing minor melody as now and then a leaf bade adieu to the companions of its summer revels, and sought its winter's rest on the ground beneath.
in the company of; together with
From this reading On a fallen log a redbird sang with jubilant note.
