used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It trailed a veil of rose-ash and mystery along the slopes of the White Mountains, and inside the crumbling school-house the children droned sleepily over their books like prisoners in a lethargic mutiny.
(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 ill-fitting crudity of his neatly patched clothes gave him a certain uniformity with his fellows, yet left him as unlike them as all things else could conspire to make him.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading It trailed a veil of rose-ash and mystery along the slopes of the White Mountains, and inside the crumbling school-house the children droned sleepily over their books like prisoners in a lethargic mutiny.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Frost had brought the chestnuts rattling down in the open woods, and foraging squirrels were scampering among the fallen leaves.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Outside the subtle clarion of autumn's dying glory flamed in the torches of the maples and smoldered in the burgundy of the oaks.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The ill-fitting crudity of his neatly patched clothes gave him a certain uniformity with his fellows, yet left him as unlike them as all things else could conspire to make him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Brooding at one of the front desks, sat a boy, slender and undersized for his thirteen years.
autumn'snounUS /ˈɔːtəmz/
possessive form of “autumn” — the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading Outside the subtle clarion of autumn's dying glory flamed in the torches of the maples and smoldered in the burgundy of the oaks.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading It trailed a veil of rose-ash and mystery along the slopes of the White Mountains, and inside the crumbling school-house the children droned sleepily over their books like prisoners in a lethargic mutiny.
a youthful male person
From this reading Brooding at one of the front desks, sat a boy, slender and undersized for his thirteen years.
BroodingnounUS /ˈbruːdɪŋ/
sitting on eggs so as to hatch them by the warmth of the body
From this reading Brooding at one of the front desks, sat a boy, slender and undersized for his thirteen years.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Frost had brought the chestnuts rattling down in the open woods, and foraging squirrels were scampering among the fallen leaves.
burgundynounUS /ˈbɜːrɡəndi/
a former province of eastern France that is famous for its wines
From this reading Outside the subtle clarion of autumn's dying glory flamed in the torches of the maples and smoldered in the burgundy of the oaks.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading The ill-fitting crudity of his neatly patched clothes gave him a certain uniformity with his fellows, yet left him as unlike them as all things else could conspire to make him.
chestnutsnounUS /ˈtʃesnəts/
plural of “chestnut” — wood of any of various chestnut trees of the genus Castanea
From this reading Frost had brought the chestnuts rattling down in the open woods, and foraging squirrels were scampering among the fallen leaves.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading It trailed a veil of rose-ash and mystery along the slopes of the White Mountains, and inside the crumbling school-house the children droned sleepily over their books like prisoners in a lethargic mutiny.
clarionverbUS /ˈkleriən/
blow the clarion
From this reading Outside the subtle clarion of autumn's dying glory flamed in the torches of the maples and smoldered in the burgundy of the oaks.
clothing in general
From this reading The ill-fitting crudity of his neatly patched clothes gave him a certain uniformity with his fellows, yet left him as unlike them as all things else could conspire to make him.
conspireverbUS /kənˈspaɪər/
engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together
From this reading The ill-fitting crudity of his neatly patched clothes gave him a certain uniformity with his fellows, yet left him as unlike them as all things else could conspire to make him.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The ill-fitting crudity of his neatly patched clothes gave him a certain uniformity with his fellows, yet left him as unlike them as all things else could conspire to make him.
cruditynoun
a wild or unrefined state
From this reading The ill-fitting crudity of his neatly patched clothes gave him a certain uniformity with his fellows, yet left him as unlike them as all things else could conspire to make him.
crumblingverbUS /ˈkrʌmbəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “crumble” — fall apart
From this reading It trailed a veil of rose-ash and mystery along the slopes of the White Mountains, and inside the crumbling school-house the children droned sleepily over their books like prisoners in a lethargic mutiny.
desksnounUS /desks/
plural of “desk” — a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading Brooding at one of the front desks, sat a boy, slender and undersized for his thirteen years.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Frost had brought the chestnuts rattling down in the open woods, and foraging squirrels were scampering among the fallen leaves.
dronedverbUS /droʊnd/
past form of “drone” — make a monotonous low dull sound
From this reading It trailed a veil of rose-ash and mystery along the slopes of the White Mountains, and inside the crumbling school-house the children droned sleepily over their books like prisoners in a lethargic mutiny.
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading Outside the subtle clarion of autumn's dying glory flamed in the torches of the maples and smoldered in the burgundy of the oaks.
else
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The ill-fitting crudity of his neatly patched clothes gave him a certain uniformity with his fellows, yet left him as unlike them as all things else could conspire to make him.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading Frost had brought the chestnuts rattling down in the open woods, and foraging squirrels were scampering among the fallen leaves.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading The ill-fitting crudity of his neatly patched clothes gave him a certain uniformity with his fellows, yet left him as unlike them as all things else could conspire to make him.
flamedverbUS /fleɪmd/
past form of “flame” — shine with a sudden light
From this reading Outside the subtle clarion of autumn's dying glory flamed in the torches of the maples and smoldered in the burgundy of the oaks.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Brooding at one of the front desks, sat a boy, slender and undersized for his thirteen years.
foragingnounUS /ˈfɔːrɪdʒɪŋ/
the act of searching for food and provisions
From this reading Frost had brought the chestnuts rattling down in the open woods, and foraging squirrels were scampering among the fallen leaves.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Brooding at one of the front desks, sat a boy, slender and undersized for his thirteen years.
FrostnounUS /frɔːst/
ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
From this reading Frost had brought the chestnuts rattling down in the open woods, and foraging squirrels were scampering among the fallen leaves.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The ill-fitting crudity of his neatly patched clothes gave him a certain uniformity with his fellows, yet left him as unlike them as all things else could conspire to make him.
a state of high honor
From this reading Outside the subtle clarion of autumn's dying glory flamed in the torches of the maples and smoldered in the burgundy of the oaks.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Frost had brought the chestnuts rattling down in the open woods, and foraging squirrels were scampering among the fallen leaves.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The ill-fitting crudity of his neatly patched clothes gave him a certain uniformity with his fellows, yet left him as unlike them as all things else could conspire to make him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Brooding at one of the front desks, sat a boy, slender and undersized for his thirteen years.
ill-fittingadjective
not the right size or shape
From this reading The ill-fitting crudity of his neatly patched clothes gave him a certain uniformity with his fellows, yet left him as unlike them as all things else could conspire to make him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Outside the subtle clarion of autumn's dying glory flamed in the torches of the maples and smoldered in the burgundy of the oaks.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading It trailed a veil of rose-ash and mystery along the slopes of the White Mountains, and inside the crumbling school-house the children droned sleepily over their books like prisoners in a lethargic mutiny.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It trailed a veil of rose-ash and mystery along the slopes of the White Mountains, and inside the crumbling school-house the children droned sleepily over their books like prisoners in a lethargic mutiny.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading Frost had brought the chestnuts rattling down in the open woods, and foraging squirrels were scampering among the fallen leaves.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading The ill-fitting crudity of his neatly patched clothes gave him a certain uniformity with his fellows, yet left him as unlike them as all things else could conspire to make him.
lethargicadjectiveUS /ləˈθɑːrdʒɪk/
deficient in alertness or activity
From this reading It trailed a veil of rose-ash and mystery along the slopes of the White Mountains, and inside the crumbling school-house the children droned sleepily over their books like prisoners in a lethargic mutiny.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It trailed a veil of rose-ash and mystery along the slopes of the White Mountains, and inside the crumbling school-house the children droned sleepily over their books like prisoners in a lethargic mutiny.
engage in
From this reading The ill-fitting crudity of his neatly patched clothes gave him a certain uniformity with his fellows, yet left him as unlike them as all things else could conspire to make him.
maplesnounUS /ˈmeɪpəlz/
plural of “maple” — wood of any of various maple trees; especially the hard close-grained wood of the sugar maple; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading Outside the subtle clarion of autumn's dying glory flamed in the torches of the maples and smoldered in the burgundy of the oaks.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading It trailed a veil of rose-ash and mystery along the slopes of the White Mountains, and inside the crumbling school-house the children droned sleepily over their books like prisoners in a lethargic mutiny.
mutinynounUS /ˈmjuːtəni/
open rebellion against constituted authority (especially by seamen or soldiers against their officers)
From this reading It trailed a veil of rose-ash and mystery along the slopes of the White Mountains, and inside the crumbling school-house the children droned sleepily over their books like prisoners in a lethargic mutiny.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading It trailed a veil of rose-ash and mystery along the slopes of the White Mountains, and inside the crumbling school-house the children droned sleepily over their books like prisoners in a lethargic mutiny.
neatlyadverbUS /ˈniːtli/
with neatness
From this reading The ill-fitting crudity of his neatly patched clothes gave him a certain uniformity with his fellows, yet left him as unlike them as all things else could conspire to make him.
oaksnounUS /oʊks/
plural of “oak” — the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading Outside the subtle clarion of autumn's dying glory flamed in the torches of the maples and smoldered in the burgundy of the oaks.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Outside the subtle clarion of autumn's dying glory flamed in the torches of the maples and smoldered in the burgundy of the oaks.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Brooding at one of the front desks, sat a boy, slender and undersized for his thirteen years.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Frost had brought the chestnuts rattling down in the open woods, and foraging squirrels were scampering among the fallen leaves.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Outside the subtle clarion of autumn's dying glory flamed in the torches of the maples and smoldered in the burgundy of the oaks.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It trailed a veil of rose-ash and mystery along the slopes of the White Mountains, and inside the crumbling school-house the children droned sleepily over their books like prisoners in a lethargic mutiny.
patchedadjectiveUS /pætʃt/
mended usually clumsily by covering a hole with a patch
From this reading The ill-fitting crudity of his neatly patched clothes gave him a certain uniformity with his fellows, yet left him as unlike them as all things else could conspire to make him.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading It trailed a veil of rose-ash and mystery along the slopes of the White Mountains, and inside the crumbling school-house the children droned sleepily over their books like prisoners in a lethargic mutiny.
rattlingnounUS /ˈrætlɪŋ/
a rapid series of short loud sounds (as might be heard with a stethoscope in some types of respiratory disorders)
From this reading Frost had brought the chestnuts rattling down in the open woods, and foraging squirrels were scampering among the fallen leaves.
rose-ash
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From this reading It trailed a veil of rose-ash and mystery along the slopes of the White Mountains, and inside the crumbling school-house the children droned sleepily over their books like prisoners in a lethargic mutiny.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Brooding at one of the front desks, sat a boy, slender and undersized for his thirteen years.
scamperingverbUS /ˈskæmpərɪŋ/
-ing form of “scamper” — to move about or proceed hurriedly
From this reading Frost had brought the chestnuts rattling down in the open woods, and foraging squirrels were scampering among the fallen leaves.
school-house
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From this reading It trailed a veil of rose-ash and mystery along the slopes of the White Mountains, and inside the crumbling school-house the children droned sleepily over their books like prisoners in a lethargic mutiny.
sleepilyadverbUS /ˈsliːpəli/
in a sleepy manner
From this reading It trailed a veil of rose-ash and mystery along the slopes of the White Mountains, and inside the crumbling school-house the children droned sleepily over their books like prisoners in a lethargic mutiny.
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading Brooding at one of the front desks, sat a boy, slender and undersized for his thirteen years.
slopesnounUS /sloʊps/
plural of “slope” — an elevated geological formation
From this reading It trailed a veil of rose-ash and mystery along the slopes of the White Mountains, and inside the crumbling school-house the children droned sleepily over their books like prisoners in a lethargic mutiny.
smoldered
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From this reading Outside the subtle clarion of autumn's dying glory flamed in the torches of the maples and smoldered in the burgundy of the oaks.
squirrelsnounUS /ˈskwɜːrəlz/
plural of “squirrel” — a kind of arboreal rodent having a long bushy tail
From this reading Frost had brought the chestnuts rattling down in the open woods, and foraging squirrels were scampering among the fallen leaves.
subtleadjectiveUS /ˈsʌtəl/
difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze
From this reading Outside the subtle clarion of autumn's dying glory flamed in the torches of the maples and smoldered in the burgundy of the oaks.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Outside the subtle clarion of autumn's dying glory flamed in the torches of the maples and smoldered in the burgundy of the oaks.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It trailed a veil of rose-ash and mystery along the slopes of the White Mountains, and inside the crumbling school-house the children droned sleepily over their books like prisoners in a lethargic mutiny.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The ill-fitting crudity of his neatly patched clothes gave him a certain uniformity with his fellows, yet left him as unlike them as all things else could conspire to make him.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The ill-fitting crudity of his neatly patched clothes gave him a certain uniformity with his fellows, yet left him as unlike them as all things else could conspire to make him.
thirteennounUS /ˈθɜːrˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of twelve and one
From this reading Brooding at one of the front desks, sat a boy, slender and undersized for his thirteen years.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The ill-fitting crudity of his neatly patched clothes gave him a certain uniformity with his fellows, yet left him as unlike them as all things else could conspire to make him.
torchesnounUS /ˈtɔːrtʃɪz/
plural of “torch” — a light usually carried in the hand; consists of some flammable substance
From this reading Outside the subtle clarion of autumn's dying glory flamed in the torches of the maples and smoldered in the burgundy of the oaks.
trailedverbUS /treɪld/
past form of “trail” — to lag or linger behind
From this reading It trailed a veil of rose-ash and mystery along the slopes of the White Mountains, and inside the crumbling school-house the children droned sleepily over their books like prisoners in a lethargic mutiny.
undersizedadjectiveUS /ˈʌndərsaɪzd/
smaller than normal for its kind
From this reading Brooding at one of the front desks, sat a boy, slender and undersized for his thirteen years.
uniformitynounUS /ˌjuːnəˈfɔːrməti/
a condition in which everything is regular and unvarying
From this reading The ill-fitting crudity of his neatly patched clothes gave him a certain uniformity with his fellows, yet left him as unlike them as all things else could conspire to make him.
unlikeadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪk/
marked by dissimilarity
From this reading The ill-fitting crudity of his neatly patched clothes gave him a certain uniformity with his fellows, yet left him as unlike them as all things else could conspire to make him.
a garment that covers the head and face
From this reading It trailed a veil of rose-ash and mystery along the slopes of the White Mountains, and inside the crumbling school-house the children droned sleepily over their books like prisoners in a lethargic mutiny.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Frost had brought the chestnuts rattling down in the open woods, and foraging squirrels were scampering among the fallen leaves.
a Caucasian
From this reading It trailed a veil of rose-ash and mystery along the slopes of the White Mountains, and inside the crumbling school-house the children droned sleepily over their books like prisoners in a lethargic mutiny.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The ill-fitting crudity of his neatly patched clothes gave him a certain uniformity with his fellows, yet left him as unlike them as all things else could conspire to make him.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Frost had brought the chestnuts rattling down in the open woods, and foraging squirrels were scampering among the fallen leaves.
a late time of life
From this reading Brooding at one of the front desks, sat a boy, slender and undersized for his thirteen years.
but in spite of that
From this reading The ill-fitting crudity of his neatly patched clothes gave him a certain uniformity with his fellows, yet left him as unlike them as all things else could conspire to make him.
