used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DAY’S PLEASURE.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The shade had been drawn up by a servant; and from his bed he saw through the open window mile after mile of the country-side, and beyond it the broad, gay river, wearing, like a new gown, the blue of early summer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Arthur awoke the next morning with a confused consciousness of splendors and regret; a mood which seemed superinduced by some forgotten dream.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading Arthur awoke the next morning with a confused consciousness of splendors and regret; a mood which seemed superinduced by some forgotten dream.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading Arthur awoke the next morning with a confused consciousness of splendors and regret; a mood which seemed superinduced by some forgotten dream.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading What nests of men might be in sight were lost in the white glow of blossoms; but the birds made their presence vocal, singing in the close boughs unseen.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading The shade had been drawn up by a servant; and from his bed he saw through the open window mile after mile of the country-side, and beyond it the broad, gay river, wearing, like a new gown, the blue of early summer.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The shade had been drawn up by a servant; and from his bed he saw through the open window mile after mile of the country-side, and beyond it the broad, gay river, wearing, like a new gown, the blue of early summer.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading The shade had been drawn up by a servant; and from his bed he saw through the open window mile after mile of the country-side, and beyond it the broad, gay river, wearing, like a new gown, the blue of early summer.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading What nests of men might be in sight were lost in the white glow of blossoms; but the birds made their presence vocal, singing in the close boughs unseen.
blossomsnounUS /ˈblɑːsəmz/
plural of “blossom” — reproductive organ of angiosperm plants especially one having showy or colorful parts
From this reading What nests of men might be in sight were lost in the white glow of blossoms; but the birds made their presence vocal, singing in the close boughs unseen.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading The shade had been drawn up by a servant; and from his bed he saw through the open window mile after mile of the country-side, and beyond it the broad, gay river, wearing, like a new gown, the blue of early summer.
boughsnounUS /baʊz/
plural of “bough” — any of the larger branches of a tree
From this reading What nests of men might be in sight were lost in the white glow of blossoms; but the birds made their presence vocal, singing in the close boughs unseen.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The shade had been drawn up by a servant; and from his bed he saw through the open window mile after mile of the country-side, and beyond it the broad, gay river, wearing, like a new gown, the blue of early summer.
buddingnounUS /ˈbʌdɪŋ/
reproduction of some unicellular organisms (such as yeasts) by growth and specialization followed by the separation by constriction of a part of the parent
From this reading His first perceptions, however, were of the glory of the morning and the budding, bursting season.
burstingverbUS /ˈbɜːrstɪŋ/
-ing form of “burst” — come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading His first perceptions, however, were of the glory of the morning and the budding, bursting season.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading What nests of men might be in sight were lost in the white glow of blossoms; but the birds made their presence vocal, singing in the close boughs unseen.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Arthur awoke the next morning with a confused consciousness of splendors and regret; a mood which seemed superinduced by some forgotten dream.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading What nests of men might be in sight were lost in the white glow of blossoms; but the birds made their presence vocal, singing in the close boughs unseen.
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading Arthur awoke the next morning with a confused consciousness of splendors and regret; a mood which seemed superinduced by some forgotten dream.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading Arthur awoke the next morning with a confused consciousness of splendors and regret; a mood which seemed superinduced by some forgotten dream.
country-side
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From this reading The shade had been drawn up by a servant; and from his bed he saw through the open window mile after mile of the country-side, and beyond it the broad, gay river, wearing, like a new gown, the blue of early summer.
DAY'SnounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A DAY’S PLEASURE.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading The shade had been drawn up by a servant; and from his bed he saw through the open window mile after mile of the country-side, and beyond it the broad, gay river, wearing, like a new gown, the blue of early summer.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading Arthur awoke the next morning with a confused consciousness of splendors and regret; a mood which seemed superinduced by some forgotten dream.
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 The shade had been drawn up by a servant; and from his bed he saw through the open window mile after mile of the country-side, and beyond it the broad, gay river, wearing, like a new gown, the blue of early summer.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading His first perceptions, however, were of the glory of the morning and the budding, bursting season.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading Arthur awoke the next morning with a confused consciousness of splendors and regret; a mood which seemed superinduced by some forgotten dream.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The shade had been drawn up by a servant; and from his bed he saw through the open window mile after mile of the country-side, and beyond it the broad, gay river, wearing, like a new gown, the blue of early summer.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading The shade had been drawn up by a servant; and from his bed he saw through the open window mile after mile of the country-side, and beyond it the broad, gay river, wearing, like a new gown, the blue of early summer.
a state of high honor
From this reading His first perceptions, however, were of the glory of the morning and the budding, bursting season.
an alert and refreshed state
From this reading What nests of men might be in sight were lost in the white glow of blossoms; but the birds made their presence vocal, singing in the close boughs unseen.
a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading The shade had been drawn up by a servant; and from his bed he saw through the open window mile after mile of the country-side, and beyond it the broad, gay river, wearing, like a new gown, the blue of early summer.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The shade had been drawn up by a servant; and from his bed he saw through the open window mile after mile of the country-side, and beyond it the broad, gay river, wearing, like a new gown, the blue of early summer.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The shade had been drawn up by a servant; and from his bed he saw through the open window mile after mile of the country-side, and beyond it the broad, gay river, wearing, like a new gown, the blue of early summer.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His first perceptions, however, were of the glory of the morning and the budding, bursting season.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading His first perceptions, however, were of the glory of the morning and the budding, bursting season.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading What nests of men might be in sight were lost in the white glow of blossoms; but the birds made their presence vocal, singing in the close boughs unseen.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The shade had been drawn up by a servant; and from his bed he saw through the open window mile after mile of the country-side, and beyond it the broad, gay river, wearing, like a new gown, the blue of early summer.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The shade had been drawn up by a servant; and from his bed he saw through the open window mile after mile of the country-side, and beyond it the broad, gay river, wearing, like a new gown, the blue of early summer.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading What nests of men might be in sight were lost in the white glow of blossoms; but the birds made their presence vocal, singing in the close boughs unseen.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading What nests of men might be in sight were lost in the white glow of blossoms; but the birds made their presence vocal, singing in the close boughs unseen.
the force of workers available
From this reading What nests of men might be in sight were lost in the white glow of blossoms; but the birds made their presence vocal, singing in the close boughs unseen.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading What nests of men might be in sight were lost in the white glow of blossoms; but the birds made their presence vocal, singing in the close boughs unseen.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading The shade had been drawn up by a servant; and from his bed he saw through the open window mile after mile of the country-side, and beyond it the broad, gay river, wearing, like a new gown, the blue of early summer.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading Arthur awoke the next morning with a confused consciousness of splendors and regret; a mood which seemed superinduced by some forgotten dream.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Arthur awoke the next morning with a confused consciousness of splendors and regret; a mood which seemed superinduced by some forgotten dream.
nestsnounUS /nests/
plural of “nest” — a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
From this reading What nests of men might be in sight were lost in the white glow of blossoms; but the birds made their presence vocal, singing in the close boughs unseen.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The shade had been drawn up by a servant; and from his bed he saw through the open window mile after mile of the country-side, and beyond it the broad, gay river, wearing, like a new gown, the blue of early summer.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Arthur awoke the next morning with a confused consciousness of splendors and regret; a mood which seemed superinduced by some forgotten dream.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Arthur awoke the next morning with a confused consciousness of splendors and regret; a mood which seemed superinduced by some forgotten dream.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The shade had been drawn up by a servant; and from his bed he saw through the open window mile after mile of the country-side, and beyond it the broad, gay river, wearing, like a new gown, the blue of early summer.
perceptionsnounUS /pərˈsepʃənz/
plural of “perception” — the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept
From this reading His first perceptions, however, were of the glory of the morning and the budding, bursting season.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading A DAY’S PLEASURE.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading What nests of men might be in sight were lost in the white glow of blossoms; but the birds made their presence vocal, singing in the close boughs unseen.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading Arthur awoke the next morning with a confused consciousness of splendors and regret; a mood which seemed superinduced by some forgotten dream.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading The shade had been drawn up by a servant; and from his bed he saw through the open window mile after mile of the country-side, and beyond it the broad, gay river, wearing, like a new gown, the blue of early summer.
cut with a saw
From this reading The shade had been drawn up by a servant; and from his bed he saw through the open window mile after mile of the country-side, and beyond it the broad, gay river, wearing, like a new gown, the blue of early summer.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading His first perceptions, however, were of the glory of the morning and the budding, bursting season.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Arthur awoke the next morning with a confused consciousness of splendors and regret; a mood which seemed superinduced by some forgotten dream.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading The shade had been drawn up by a servant; and from his bed he saw through the open window mile after mile of the country-side, and beyond it the broad, gay river, wearing, like a new gown, the blue of early summer.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading The shade had been drawn up by a servant; and from his bed he saw through the open window mile after mile of the country-side, and beyond it the broad, gay river, wearing, like a new gown, the blue of early summer.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading What nests of men might be in sight were lost in the white glow of blossoms; but the birds made their presence vocal, singing in the close boughs unseen.
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading What nests of men might be in sight were lost in the white glow of blossoms; but the birds made their presence vocal, singing in the close boughs unseen.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Arthur awoke the next morning with a confused consciousness of splendors and regret; a mood which seemed superinduced by some forgotten dream.
splendors
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From this reading Arthur awoke the next morning with a confused consciousness of splendors and regret; a mood which seemed superinduced by some forgotten dream.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading The shade had been drawn up by a servant; and from his bed he saw through the open window mile after mile of the country-side, and beyond it the broad, gay river, wearing, like a new gown, the blue of early summer.
superinduced
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From this reading Arthur awoke the next morning with a confused consciousness of splendors and regret; a mood which seemed superinduced by some forgotten dream.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Arthur awoke the next morning with a confused consciousness of splendors and regret; a mood which seemed superinduced by some forgotten dream.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading What nests of men might be in sight were lost in the white glow of blossoms; but the birds made their presence vocal, singing in the close boughs unseen.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The shade had been drawn up by a servant; and from his bed he saw through the open window mile after mile of the country-side, and beyond it the broad, gay river, wearing, like a new gown, the blue of early summer.
unseenadjectiveUS /ənˈsiːn/
not seen or perceived
From this reading What nests of men might be in sight were lost in the white glow of blossoms; but the birds made their presence vocal, singing in the close boughs unseen.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The shade had been drawn up by a servant; and from his bed he saw through the open window mile after mile of the country-side, and beyond it the broad, gay river, wearing, like a new gown, the blue of early summer.
vocaladjectiveUS /ˈvoʊkəl/
relating to or designed for or using the singing voice
From this reading What nests of men might be in sight were lost in the white glow of blossoms; but the birds made their presence vocal, singing in the close boughs unseen.
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading The shade had been drawn up by a servant; and from his bed he saw through the open window mile after mile of the country-side, and beyond it the broad, gay river, wearing, like a new gown, the blue of early summer.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His first perceptions, however, were of the glory of the morning and the budding, bursting season.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What nests of men might be in sight were lost in the white glow of blossoms; but the birds made their presence vocal, singing in the close boughs unseen.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Arthur awoke the next morning with a confused consciousness of splendors and regret; a mood which seemed superinduced by some forgotten dream.
a Caucasian
From this reading What nests of men might be in sight were lost in the white glow of blossoms; but the birds made their presence vocal, singing in the close boughs unseen.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading The shade had been drawn up by a servant; and from his bed he saw through the open window mile after mile of the country-side, and beyond it the broad, gay river, wearing, like a new gown, the blue of early summer.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Arthur awoke the next morning with a confused consciousness of splendors and regret; a mood which seemed superinduced by some forgotten dream.
