used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Every thing looked of a different form and color from those of an hour ago, and the rich bloom of shadow mixed with color, and cast by snowy mountains, which have stored the purple adieu of the sun, was filling the air with delicious calm.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading And not having sense enough to do good, I was only able to be frightened.
adieunounUS /əˈduː/
a farewell remark
From this reading Every thing looked of a different form and color from those of an hour ago, and the rich bloom of shadow mixed with color, and cast by snowy mountains, which have stored the purple adieu of the sun, was filling the air with delicious calm.
in the past
From this reading Every thing looked of a different form and color from those of an hour ago, and the rich bloom of shadow mixed with color, and cast by snowy mountains, which have stored the purple adieu of the sun, was filling the air with delicious calm.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Every thing looked of a different form and color from those of an hour ago, and the rich bloom of shadow mixed with color, and cast by snowy mountains, which have stored the purple adieu of the sun, was filling the air with delicious calm.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Every thing looked of a different form and color from those of an hour ago, and the rich bloom of shadow mixed with color, and cast by snowy mountains, which have stored the purple adieu of the sun, was filling the air with delicious calm.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SAWYER'S PRAYER The darkness of young summer night was falling on earth and tree and stream.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The Sawyer ran out with his shirt sleeves shining, so that any sneaking foe might shoot him; but, with the instinct of a settler, he had caught up his rifle.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading And not having sense enough to do good, I was only able to be frightened.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I stood beneath a carob-tree, which had been planted near the porch, and flung fantastic tassels down, like the ear-rings of a negress.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading I stood beneath a carob-tree, which had been planted near the porch, and flung fantastic tassels down, like the ear-rings of a negress.
bloomnounUS /bluːm/
the organic process of bearing flowers
From this reading Every thing looked of a different form and color from those of an hour ago, and the rich bloom of shadow mixed with color, and cast by snowy mountains, which have stored the purple adieu of the sun, was filling the air with delicious calm.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The Sawyer ran out with his shirt sleeves shining, so that any sneaking foe might shoot him; but, with the instinct of a settler, he had caught up his rifle.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Every thing looked of a different form and color from those of an hour ago, and the rich bloom of shadow mixed with color, and cast by snowy mountains, which have stored the purple adieu of the sun, was filling the air with delicious calm.
make calm or still
From this reading Every thing looked of a different form and color from those of an hour ago, and the rich bloom of shadow mixed with color, and cast by snowy mountains, which have stored the purple adieu of the sun, was filling the air with delicious calm.
carob-tree
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From this reading I stood beneath a carob-tree, which had been planted near the porch, and flung fantastic tassels down, like the ear-rings of a negress.
put or send forth
From this reading Every thing looked of a different form and color from those of an hour ago, and the rich bloom of shadow mixed with color, and cast by snowy mountains, which have stored the purple adieu of the sun, was filling the air with delicious calm.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading The Sawyer ran out with his shirt sleeves shining, so that any sneaking foe might shoot him; but, with the instinct of a settler, he had caught up his rifle.
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading Every thing looked of a different form and color from those of an hour ago, and the rich bloom of shadow mixed with color, and cast by snowy mountains, which have stored the purple adieu of the sun, was filling the air with delicious calm.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading THE SAWYER'S PRAYER The darkness of young summer night was falling on earth and tree and stream.
deliciousadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪʃəs/
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading Every thing looked of a different form and color from those of an hour ago, and the rich bloom of shadow mixed with color, and cast by snowy mountains, which have stored the purple adieu of the sun, was filling the air with delicious calm.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Every thing looked of a different form and color from those of an hour ago, and the rich bloom of shadow mixed with color, and cast by snowy mountains, which have stored the purple adieu of the sun, was filling the air with delicious calm.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading And not having sense enough to do good, I was only able to be frightened.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading I stood beneath a carob-tree, which had been planted near the porch, and flung fantastic tassels down, like the ear-rings of a negress.
ear-rings
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From this reading I stood beneath a carob-tree, which had been planted near the porch, and flung fantastic tassels down, like the ear-rings of a negress.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading THE SAWYER'S PRAYER The darkness of young summer night was falling on earth and tree and stream.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading And not having sense enough to do good, I was only able to be frightened.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every thing looked of a different form and color from those of an hour ago, and the rich bloom of shadow mixed with color, and cast by snowy mountains, which have stored the purple adieu of the sun, was filling the air with delicious calm.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading THE SAWYER'S PRAYER The darkness of young summer night was falling on earth and tree and stream.
fantasticadjectiveUS /fænˈtæstɪk/
ludicrously odd
From this reading I stood beneath a carob-tree, which had been planted near the porch, and flung fantastic tassels down, like the ear-rings of a negress.
fillingnounUS /ˈfɪlɪŋ/
any material that fills a space or container
From this reading Every thing looked of a different form and color from those of an hour ago, and the rich bloom of shadow mixed with color, and cast by snowy mountains, which have stored the purple adieu of the sun, was filling the air with delicious calm.
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading I stood beneath a carob-tree, which had been planted near the porch, and flung fantastic tassels down, like the ear-rings of a negress.
foenounUS /foʊ/
an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading The Sawyer ran out with his shirt sleeves shining, so that any sneaking foe might shoot him; but, with the instinct of a settler, he had caught up his rifle.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Every thing looked of a different form and color from those of an hour ago, and the rich bloom of shadow mixed with color, and cast by snowy mountains, which have stored the purple adieu of the sun, was filling the air with delicious calm.
made afraid
From this reading And not having sense enough to do good, I was only able to be frightened.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Every thing looked of a different form and color from those of an hour ago, and the rich bloom of shadow mixed with color, and cast by snowy mountains, which have stored the purple adieu of the sun, was filling the air with delicious calm.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading And not having sense enough to do good, I was only able to be frightened.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Sawyer ran out with his shirt sleeves shining, so that any sneaking foe might shoot him; but, with the instinct of a settler, he had caught up his rifle.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Every thing looked of a different form and color from those of an hour ago, and the rich bloom of shadow mixed with color, and cast by snowy mountains, which have stored the purple adieu of the sun, was filling the air with delicious calm.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading And not having sense enough to do good, I was only able to be frightened.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Sawyer ran out with his shirt sleeves shining, so that any sneaking foe might shoot him; but, with the instinct of a settler, he had caught up his rifle.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The Sawyer ran out with his shirt sleeves shining, so that any sneaking foe might shoot him; but, with the instinct of a settler, he had caught up his rifle.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Sawyer ran out with his shirt sleeves shining, so that any sneaking foe might shoot him; but, with the instinct of a settler, he had caught up his rifle.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Every thing looked of a different form and color from those of an hour ago, and the rich bloom of shadow mixed with color, and cast by snowy mountains, which have stored the purple adieu of the sun, was filling the air with delicious calm.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I stood beneath a carob-tree, which had been planted near the porch, and flung fantastic tassels down, like the ear-rings of a negress.
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading The Sawyer ran out with his shirt sleeves shining, so that any sneaking foe might shoot him; but, with the instinct of a settler, he had caught up his rifle.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I stood beneath a carob-tree, which had been planted near the porch, and flung fantastic tassels down, like the ear-rings of a negress.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Every thing looked of a different form and color from those of an hour ago, and the rich bloom of shadow mixed with color, and cast by snowy mountains, which have stored the purple adieu of the sun, was filling the air with delicious calm.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The Sawyer ran out with his shirt sleeves shining, so that any sneaking foe might shoot him; but, with the instinct of a settler, he had caught up his rifle.
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading Every thing looked of a different form and color from those of an hour ago, and the rich bloom of shadow mixed with color, and cast by snowy mountains, which have stored the purple adieu of the sun, was filling the air with delicious calm.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Every thing looked of a different form and color from those of an hour ago, and the rich bloom of shadow mixed with color, and cast by snowy mountains, which have stored the purple adieu of the sun, was filling the air with delicious calm.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading I stood beneath a carob-tree, which had been planted near the porch, and flung fantastic tassels down, like the ear-rings of a negress.
negress
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From this reading I stood beneath a carob-tree, which had been planted near the porch, and flung fantastic tassels down, like the ear-rings of a negress.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE SAWYER'S PRAYER The darkness of young summer night was falling on earth and tree and stream.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading And not having sense enough to do good, I was only able to be frightened.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SAWYER'S PRAYER The darkness of young summer night was falling on earth and tree and stream.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE SAWYER'S PRAYER The darkness of young summer night was falling on earth and tree and stream.
and nothing more
From this reading And not having sense enough to do good, I was only able to be frightened.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The Sawyer ran out with his shirt sleeves shining, so that any sneaking foe might shoot him; but, with the instinct of a settler, he had caught up his rifle.
plantedadjectiveUS /ˈplæntɪd/
(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held
From this reading I stood beneath a carob-tree, which had been planted near the porch, and flung fantastic tassels down, like the ear-rings of a negress.
porchnounUS /pɔːrtʃ/
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading I stood beneath a carob-tree, which had been planted near the porch, and flung fantastic tassels down, like the ear-rings of a negress.
the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading THE SAWYER'S PRAYER The darkness of young summer night was falling on earth and tree and stream.
a purple color or pigment
From this reading Every thing looked of a different form and color from those of an hour ago, and the rich bloom of shadow mixed with color, and cast by snowy mountains, which have stored the purple adieu of the sun, was filling the air with delicious calm.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The Sawyer ran out with his shirt sleeves shining, so that any sneaking foe might shoot him; but, with the instinct of a settler, he had caught up his rifle.
possessing material wealth
From this reading Every thing looked of a different form and color from those of an hour ago, and the rich bloom of shadow mixed with color, and cast by snowy mountains, which have stored the purple adieu of the sun, was filling the air with delicious calm.
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading The Sawyer ran out with his shirt sleeves shining, so that any sneaking foe might shoot him; but, with the instinct of a settler, he had caught up his rifle.
SawyernounUS /ˈsɔːjər/
one who is employed to saw wood
From this reading The Sawyer ran out with his shirt sleeves shining, so that any sneaking foe might shoot him; but, with the instinct of a settler, he had caught up his rifle.
SAWYER'SnounUS /ˈsɔːjərz/
possessive form of “sawyer” — one who is employed to saw wood
From this reading THE SAWYER'S PRAYER The darkness of young summer night was falling on earth and tree and stream.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading And not having sense enough to do good, I was only able to be frightened.
settlernounUS /ˈsetələr/
a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country
From this reading The Sawyer ran out with his shirt sleeves shining, so that any sneaking foe might shoot him; but, with the instinct of a settler, he had caught up his rifle.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading Every thing looked of a different form and color from those of an hour ago, and the rich bloom of shadow mixed with color, and cast by snowy mountains, which have stored the purple adieu of the sun, was filling the air with delicious calm.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading The Sawyer ran out with his shirt sleeves shining, so that any sneaking foe might shoot him; but, with the instinct of a settler, he had caught up his rifle.
shirtnounUS /ʃɜːrt/
a garment worn on the upper half of the body
From this reading The Sawyer ran out with his shirt sleeves shining, so that any sneaking foe might shoot him; but, with the instinct of a settler, he had caught up his rifle.
hit with a missile from a weapon
From this reading The Sawyer ran out with his shirt sleeves shining, so that any sneaking foe might shoot him; but, with the instinct of a settler, he had caught up his rifle.
sleevesnounUS /sliːvz/
plural of “sleeve” — the part of a garment that is attached at the armhole and that provides a cloth covering for the arm
From this reading The Sawyer ran out with his shirt sleeves shining, so that any sneaking foe might shoot him; but, with the instinct of a settler, he had caught up his rifle.
sneakingadjectiveUS /ˈsniːkɪŋ/
not openly expressed
From this reading The Sawyer ran out with his shirt sleeves shining, so that any sneaking foe might shoot him; but, with the instinct of a settler, he had caught up his rifle.
snowyadjectiveUS /ˈsnoʊi/
marked by the presence of snow
From this reading Every thing looked of a different form and color from those of an hour ago, and the rich bloom of shadow mixed with color, and cast by snowy mountains, which have stored the purple adieu of the sun, was filling the air with delicious calm.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The Sawyer ran out with his shirt sleeves shining, so that any sneaking foe might shoot him; but, with the instinct of a settler, he had caught up his rifle.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading I stood beneath a carob-tree, which had been planted near the porch, and flung fantastic tassels down, like the ear-rings of a negress.
storedverbUS /stɔːrd/
past form of “store” — keep or lay aside for future use
From this reading Every thing looked of a different form and color from those of an hour ago, and the rich bloom of shadow mixed with color, and cast by snowy mountains, which have stored the purple adieu of the sun, was filling the air with delicious calm.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading THE SAWYER'S PRAYER The darkness of young summer night was falling on earth and tree and stream.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading THE SAWYER'S PRAYER The darkness of young summer night was falling on earth and tree and stream.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Every thing looked of a different form and color from those of an hour ago, and the rich bloom of shadow mixed with color, and cast by snowy mountains, which have stored the purple adieu of the sun, was filling the air with delicious calm.
tassels
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From this reading I stood beneath a carob-tree, which had been planted near the porch, and flung fantastic tassels down, like the ear-rings of a negress.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Sawyer ran out with his shirt sleeves shining, so that any sneaking foe might shoot him; but, with the instinct of a settler, he had caught up his rifle.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SAWYER'S PRAYER The darkness of young summer night was falling on earth and tree and stream.
a special situation
From this reading Every thing looked of a different form and color from those of an hour ago, and the rich bloom of shadow mixed with color, and cast by snowy mountains, which have stored the purple adieu of the sun, was filling the air with delicious calm.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Every thing looked of a different form and color from those of an hour ago, and the rich bloom of shadow mixed with color, and cast by snowy mountains, which have stored the purple adieu of the sun, was filling the air with delicious calm.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And not having sense enough to do good, I was only able to be frightened.
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 SAWYER'S PRAYER The darkness of young summer night was falling on earth and tree and stream.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The Sawyer ran out with his shirt sleeves shining, so that any sneaking foe might shoot him; but, with the instinct of a settler, he had caught up his rifle.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE SAWYER'S PRAYER The darkness of young summer night was falling on earth and tree and stream.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Every thing looked of a different form and color from those of an hour ago, and the rich bloom of shadow mixed with color, and cast by snowy mountains, which have stored the purple adieu of the sun, was filling the air with delicious calm.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Every thing looked of a different form and color from those of an hour ago, and the rich bloom of shadow mixed with color, and cast by snowy mountains, which have stored the purple adieu of the sun, was filling the air with delicious calm.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading THE SAWYER'S PRAYER The darkness of young summer night was falling on earth and tree and stream.
