adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She lay awake on her camp cot for a few minutes, stretching her fingers to the canvas ceiling and feeling that it was good to be alive.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The ripple of water came from almost underneath the walls of her tent; the smell of spruce trees and balm-o’-Gilead and new-mown hay was in the air.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading She lay awake on her camp cot for a few minutes, stretching her fingers to the canvas ceiling and feeling that it was good to be alive.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The ripple of water came from almost underneath the walls of her tent; the smell of spruce trees and balm-o’-Gilead and new-mown hay was in the air.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading When Zen awoke next morning the mowing machines of Transley’s outfit were already singing their symphony in the meadows; she could hear the metallic rhythm as it came borne on the early breeze.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She lay awake on her camp cot for a few minutes, stretching her fingers to the canvas ceiling and feeling that it was good to be alive.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When Zen awoke next morning the mowing machines of Transley’s outfit were already singing their symphony in the meadows; she could hear the metallic rhythm as it came borne on the early breeze.
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading She lay awake on her camp cot for a few minutes, stretching her fingers to the canvas ceiling and feeling that it was good to be alive.
awokeverbUS /əˈwoʊk/
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading When Zen awoke next morning the mowing machines of Transley’s outfit were already singing their symphony in the meadows; she could hear the metallic rhythm as it came borne on the early breeze.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading She could feel the warmth of the sunshine already pouring upon her white roof; she could trace the gentle sway of the trees by the leafy patterns gliding forward and back.
balm-o
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The ripple of water came from almost underneath the walls of her tent; the smell of spruce trees and balm-o’-Gilead and new-mown hay was in the air.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She lay awake on her camp cot for a few minutes, stretching her fingers to the canvas ceiling and feeling that it was good to be alive.
borneverbUS /bɔːrn/
inflected form of “bear” — have
From this reading When Zen awoke next morning the mowing machines of Transley’s outfit were already singing their symphony in the meadows; she could hear the metallic rhythm as it came borne on the early breeze.
breezenounUS /briːz/
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading When Zen awoke next morning the mowing machines of Transley’s outfit were already singing their symphony in the meadows; she could hear the metallic rhythm as it came borne on the early breeze.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She could feel the warmth of the sunshine already pouring upon her white roof; she could trace the gentle sway of the trees by the leafy patterns gliding forward and back.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When Zen awoke next morning the mowing machines of Transley’s outfit were already singing their symphony in the meadows; she could hear the metallic rhythm as it came borne on the early breeze.
campnounUS /kæmp/
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading She lay awake on her camp cot for a few minutes, stretching her fingers to the canvas ceiling and feeling that it was good to be alive.
canvasnounUS /ˈkænvəs/
a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
From this reading She lay awake on her camp cot for a few minutes, stretching her fingers to the canvas ceiling and feeling that it was good to be alive.
ceilingnounUS /ˈsiːlɪŋ/
the overhead upper surface of a covered space
From this reading She lay awake on her camp cot for a few minutes, stretching her fingers to the canvas ceiling and feeling that it was good to be alive.
cotnounUS /kɑːt/
a sheath worn to protect a finger
From this reading She lay awake on her camp cot for a few minutes, stretching her fingers to the canvas ceiling and feeling that it was good to be alive.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading When Zen awoke next morning the mowing machines of Transley’s outfit were already singing their symphony in the meadows; she could hear the metallic rhythm as it came borne on the early breeze.
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 When Zen awoke next morning the mowing machines of Transley’s outfit were already singing their symphony in the meadows; she could hear the metallic rhythm as it came borne on the early breeze.
feelverbUS /fiːl/
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading She could feel the warmth of the sunshine already pouring upon her white roof; she could trace the gentle sway of the trees by the leafy patterns gliding forward and back.
feelingnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋ/
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading She lay awake on her camp cot for a few minutes, stretching her fingers to the canvas ceiling and feeling that it was good to be alive.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading She lay awake on her camp cot for a few minutes, stretching her fingers to the canvas ceiling and feeling that it was good to be alive.
fingersnounUS /ˈfɪŋɡərz/
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading She lay awake on her camp cot for a few minutes, stretching her fingers to the canvas ceiling and feeling that it was good to be alive.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She lay awake on her camp cot for a few minutes, stretching her fingers to the canvas ceiling and feeling that it was good to be alive.
forwardadverbUS /ˈfɔːrwərd/
at or to or toward the front
From this reading She could feel the warmth of the sunshine already pouring upon her white roof; she could trace the gentle sway of the trees by the leafy patterns gliding forward and back.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The ripple of water came from almost underneath the walls of her tent; the smell of spruce trees and balm-o’-Gilead and new-mown hay was in the air.
gentleadjectiveUS /ˈdʒentəl/
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading She could feel the warmth of the sunshine already pouring upon her white roof; she could trace the gentle sway of the trees by the leafy patterns gliding forward and back.
Gilead
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The ripple of water came from almost underneath the walls of her tent; the smell of spruce trees and balm-o’-Gilead and new-mown hay was in the air.
glidingnounUS /ˈɡlaɪdɪŋ/
the activity of flying a glider
From this reading She could feel the warmth of the sunshine already pouring upon her white roof; she could trace the gentle sway of the trees by the leafy patterns gliding forward and back.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading She lay awake on her camp cot for a few minutes, stretching her fingers to the canvas ceiling and feeling that it was good to be alive.
haynounUS /heɪ/
grass mowed and cured for use as fodder
From this reading The ripple of water came from almost underneath the walls of her tent; the smell of spruce trees and balm-o’-Gilead and new-mown hay was in the air.
hearverbUS /hiːr/
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading When Zen awoke next morning the mowing machines of Transley’s outfit were already singing their symphony in the meadows; she could hear the metallic rhythm as it came borne on the early breeze.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She lay awake on her camp cot for a few minutes, stretching her fingers to the canvas ceiling and feeling that it was good to be alive.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When Zen awoke next morning the mowing machines of Transley’s outfit were already singing their symphony in the meadows; she could hear the metallic rhythm as it came borne on the early breeze.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When Zen awoke next morning the mowing machines of Transley’s outfit were already singing their symphony in the meadows; she could hear the metallic rhythm as it came borne on the early breeze.
layverbUS /leɪ/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading She lay awake on her camp cot for a few minutes, stretching her fingers to the canvas ceiling and feeling that it was good to be alive.
leafyadjectiveUS /ˈliːfi/
having or covered with leaves
From this reading She could feel the warmth of the sunshine already pouring upon her white roof; she could trace the gentle sway of the trees by the leafy patterns gliding forward and back.
machinesnounUS /məˈʃiːnz/
plural of “machine” — any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading When Zen awoke next morning the mowing machines of Transley’s outfit were already singing their symphony in the meadows; she could hear the metallic rhythm as it came borne on the early breeze.
meadowsnounUS /ˈmedoʊz/
plural of “meadow” — a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay
From this reading When Zen awoke next morning the mowing machines of Transley’s outfit were already singing their symphony in the meadows; she could hear the metallic rhythm as it came borne on the early breeze.
metallicadjectiveUS /məˈtælɪk/
containing or made of or resembling or characteristic of a metal
From this reading When Zen awoke next morning the mowing machines of Transley’s outfit were already singing their symphony in the meadows; she could hear the metallic rhythm as it came borne on the early breeze.
minutesnounUS /ˈmɪnəts/
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading She lay awake on her camp cot for a few minutes, stretching her fingers to the canvas ceiling and feeling that it was good to be alive.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading When Zen awoke next morning the mowing machines of Transley’s outfit were already singing their symphony in the meadows; she could hear the metallic rhythm as it came borne on the early breeze.
mowingverbUS /ˈmaʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “mow” — cut with a blade or mower
From this reading When Zen awoke next morning the mowing machines of Transley’s outfit were already singing their symphony in the meadows; she could hear the metallic rhythm as it came borne on the early breeze.
new-mownadjective
newly mown
From this reading The ripple of water came from almost underneath the walls of her tent; the smell of spruce trees and balm-o’-Gilead and new-mown hay was in the air.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading When Zen awoke next morning the mowing machines of Transley’s outfit were already singing their symphony in the meadows; she could hear the metallic rhythm as it came borne on the early breeze.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Zen awoke next morning the mowing machines of Transley’s outfit were already singing their symphony in the meadows; she could hear the metallic rhythm as it came borne on the early breeze.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When Zen awoke next morning the mowing machines of Transley’s outfit were already singing their symphony in the meadows; she could hear the metallic rhythm as it came borne on the early breeze.
outfitnounUS /ˈaʊtfɪt/
any cohesive unit such as a military company
From this reading When Zen awoke next morning the mowing machines of Transley’s outfit were already singing their symphony in the meadows; she could hear the metallic rhythm as it came borne on the early breeze.
patternsnounUS /ˈpætərnz/
plural of “pattern” — a perceptual structure
From this reading She could feel the warmth of the sunshine already pouring upon her white roof; she could trace the gentle sway of the trees by the leafy patterns gliding forward and back.
pouringadjectiveUS /ˈpɔːrɪŋ/
flowing profusely
From this reading She could feel the warmth of the sunshine already pouring upon her white roof; she could trace the gentle sway of the trees by the leafy patterns gliding forward and back.
rhythmnounUS /ˈrɪðəm/
the basic rhythmic unit in a piece of music
From this reading When Zen awoke next morning the mowing machines of Transley’s outfit were already singing their symphony in the meadows; she could hear the metallic rhythm as it came borne on the early breeze.
ripplenounUS /ˈrɪpəl/
a small wave on the surface of a liquid
From this reading The ripple of water came from almost underneath the walls of her tent; the smell of spruce trees and balm-o’-Gilead and new-mown hay was in the air.
roofnounUS /ruːf/
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading She could feel the warmth of the sunshine already pouring upon her white roof; she could trace the gentle sway of the trees by the leafy patterns gliding forward and back.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Zen awoke next morning the mowing machines of Transley’s outfit were already singing their symphony in the meadows; she could hear the metallic rhythm as it came borne on the early breeze.
singingnounUS /ˈsɪŋɪŋ/
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading When Zen awoke next morning the mowing machines of Transley’s outfit were already singing their symphony in the meadows; she could hear the metallic rhythm as it came borne on the early breeze.
smellnounUS /smel/
the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
From this reading The ripple of water came from almost underneath the walls of her tent; the smell of spruce trees and balm-o’-Gilead and new-mown hay was in the air.
sprucenounUS /spruːs/
light soft moderately strong wood of spruce trees; used especially for timbers and millwork
From this reading The ripple of water came from almost underneath the walls of her tent; the smell of spruce trees and balm-o’-Gilead and new-mown hay was in the air.
stretchingnounUS /ˈstretʃɪŋ/
act of expanding by lengthening or widening
From this reading She lay awake on her camp cot for a few minutes, stretching her fingers to the canvas ceiling and feeling that it was good to be alive.
sunshinenounUS /ˈsʌnʃaɪn/
the rays of the sun
From this reading She could feel the warmth of the sunshine already pouring upon her white roof; she could trace the gentle sway of the trees by the leafy patterns gliding forward and back.
swayverbUS /sweɪ/
move back and forth or sideways
From this reading She could feel the warmth of the sunshine already pouring upon her white roof; she could trace the gentle sway of the trees by the leafy patterns gliding forward and back.
symphonynounUS /ˈsɪmfəni/
a long and complex sonata for symphony orchestra
From this reading When Zen awoke next morning the mowing machines of Transley’s outfit were already singing their symphony in the meadows; she could hear the metallic rhythm as it came borne on the early breeze.
tentnounUS /tent/
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading The ripple of water came from almost underneath the walls of her tent; the smell of spruce trees and balm-o’-Gilead and new-mown hay was in the air.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She lay awake on her camp cot for a few minutes, stretching her fingers to the canvas ceiling and feeling that it was good to be alive.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Zen awoke next morning the mowing machines of Transley’s outfit were already singing their symphony in the meadows; she could hear the metallic rhythm as it came borne on the early breeze.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading When Zen awoke next morning the mowing machines of Transley’s outfit were already singing their symphony in the meadows; she could hear the metallic rhythm as it came borne on the early breeze.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She lay awake on her camp cot for a few minutes, stretching her fingers to the canvas ceiling and feeling that it was good to be alive.
tracenounUS /treɪs/
a just detectable amount
From this reading She could feel the warmth of the sunshine already pouring upon her white roof; she could trace the gentle sway of the trees by the leafy patterns gliding forward and back.
Transley's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Zen awoke next morning the mowing machines of Transley’s outfit were already singing their symphony in the meadows; she could hear the metallic rhythm as it came borne on the early breeze.
treesnounUS /triːz/
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading The ripple of water came from almost underneath the walls of her tent; the smell of spruce trees and balm-o’-Gilead and new-mown hay was in the air.
underneathprepositionUS /ˌʌndərˈniːθ/
directly under, often hidden by what is above
From this reading The ripple of water came from almost underneath the walls of her tent; the smell of spruce trees and balm-o’-Gilead and new-mown hay was in the air.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading She could feel the warmth of the sunshine already pouring upon her white roof; she could trace the gentle sway of the trees by the leafy patterns gliding forward and back.
wallsnounUS /wɔːlz/
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading The ripple of water came from almost underneath the walls of her tent; the smell of spruce trees and balm-o’-Gilead and new-mown hay was in the air.
warmthnounUS /wɔːrmθ/
the sensation caused by heat energy
From this reading She could feel the warmth of the sunshine already pouring upon her white roof; she could trace the gentle sway of the trees by the leafy patterns gliding forward and back.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She lay awake on her camp cot for a few minutes, stretching her fingers to the canvas ceiling and feeling that it was good to be alive.
waternounUS /ˈwɔːtər/
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading The ripple of water came from almost underneath the walls of her tent; the smell of spruce trees and balm-o’-Gilead and new-mown hay was in the air.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When Zen awoke next morning the mowing machines of Transley’s outfit were already singing their symphony in the meadows; she could hear the metallic rhythm as it came borne on the early breeze.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When Zen awoke next morning the mowing machines of Transley’s outfit were already singing their symphony in the meadows; she could hear the metallic rhythm as it came borne on the early breeze.
whitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading She could feel the warmth of the sunshine already pouring upon her white roof; she could trace the gentle sway of the trees by the leafy patterns gliding forward and back.
ZennounUS /zen/
school of Mahayana Buddhism asserting that enlightenment can come through meditation and intuition rather than faith; China and Japan
From this reading When Zen awoke next morning the mowing machines of Transley’s outfit were already singing their symphony in the meadows; she could hear the metallic rhythm as it came borne on the early breeze.
