used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On her way to the street Pat passed through the arbour with a little, warm shiver of recollection.
anew
From this reading It was many weeks since James had talked of him, suggesting the possibility, and the subject had not again been brought up.
in the past
From this reading How long ago that other October seemed, that night when, amidst the scents and seductions of the year's late warmth she had opened her arms and her lips to Cary Scott in that first, unforgettable red kiss of their passion; how far away; how deep buried under other, varied experiences!
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Faint spice of budding clematis was fragrant in the air at Holiday Knoll.
amidstprepositionUS /əˈmɪdst/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading How long ago that other October seemed, that night when, amidst the scents and seductions of the year's late warmth she had opened her arms and her lips to Cary Scott in that first, unforgettable red kiss of their passion; how far away; how deep buried under other, varied experiences!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading How long ago that other October seemed, that night when, amidst the scents and seductions of the year's late warmth she had opened her arms and her lips to Cary Scott in that first, unforgettable red kiss of their passion; how far away; how deep buried under other, varied experiences!
arbournounUS /ˈɑːrbər/
a framework that supports climbing plants
From this reading On her way to the street Pat passed through the arbour with a little, warm shiver of recollection.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading How long ago that other October seemed, that night when, amidst the scents and seductions of the year's late warmth she had opened her arms and her lips to Cary Scott in that first, unforgettable red kiss of their passion; how far away; how deep buried under other, varied experiences!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Faint spice of budding clematis was fragrant in the air at Holiday Knoll.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading How long ago that other October seemed, that night when, amidst the scents and seductions of the year's late warmth she had opened her arms and her lips to Cary Scott in that first, unforgettable red kiss of their passion; how far away; how deep buried under other, varied experiences!
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Would he ever come back?
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was many weeks since James had talked of him, suggesting the possibility, and the subject had not again been brought up.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading It was many weeks since James had talked of him, suggesting the possibility, and the subject had not again been brought up.
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 Faint spice of budding clematis was fragrant in the air at Holiday Knoll.
placed in a grave
From this reading How long ago that other October seemed, that night when, amidst the scents and seductions of the year's late warmth she had opened her arms and her lips to Cary Scott in that first, unforgettable red kiss of their passion; how far away; how deep buried under other, varied experiences!
Cary
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From this reading How long ago that other October seemed, that night when, amidst the scents and seductions of the year's late warmth she had opened her arms and her lips to Cary Scott in that first, unforgettable red kiss of their passion; how far away; how deep buried under other, varied experiences!
clematisnounUS /ˈklemətɪs/
any of various ornamental climbing plants of the genus Clematis usually having showy flowers
From this reading Faint spice of budding clematis was fragrant in the air at Holiday Knoll.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Would he ever come back?
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading How long ago that other October seemed, that night when, amidst the scents and seductions of the year's late warmth she had opened her arms and her lips to Cary Scott in that first, unforgettable red kiss of their passion; how far away; how deep buried under other, varied experiences!
at any time
From this reading Would he ever come back?
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading How long ago that other October seemed, that night when, amidst the scents and seductions of the year's late warmth she had opened her arms and her lips to Cary Scott in that first, unforgettable red kiss of their passion; how far away; how deep buried under other, varied experiences!
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading Faint spice of budding clematis was fragrant in the air at Holiday Knoll.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading How long ago that other October seemed, that night when, amidst the scents and seductions of the year's late warmth she had opened her arms and her lips to Cary Scott in that first, unforgettable red kiss of their passion; how far away; how deep buried under other, varied experiences!
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading How long ago that other October seemed, that night when, amidst the scents and seductions of the year's late warmth she had opened her arms and her lips to Cary Scott in that first, unforgettable red kiss of their passion; how far away; how deep buried under other, varied experiences!
fragrantadjectiveUS /ˈfreɪɡrənt/
pleasant-smelling
From this reading Faint spice of budding clematis was fragrant in the air at Holiday Knoll.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading How long ago that other October seemed, that night when, amidst the scents and seductions of the year's late warmth she had opened her arms and her lips to Cary Scott in that first, unforgettable red kiss of their passion; how far away; how deep buried under other, varied experiences!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Would he ever come back?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading On her way to the street Pat passed through the arbour with a little, warm shiver of recollection.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was many weeks since James had talked of him, suggesting the possibility, and the subject had not again been brought up.
HolidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading Faint spice of budding clematis was fragrant in the air at Holiday Knoll.
How
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From this reading How long ago that other October seemed, that night when, amidst the scents and seductions of the year's late warmth she had opened her arms and her lips to Cary Scott in that first, unforgettable red kiss of their passion; how far away; how deep buried under other, varied experiences!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Faint spice of budding clematis was fragrant in the air at Holiday Knoll.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was many weeks since James had talked of him, suggesting the possibility, and the subject had not again been brought up.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading It was many weeks since James had talked of him, suggesting the possibility, and the subject had not again been brought up.
the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading How long ago that other October seemed, that night when, amidst the scents and seductions of the year's late warmth she had opened her arms and her lips to Cary Scott in that first, unforgettable red kiss of their passion; how far away; how deep buried under other, varied experiences!
KnollnounUS /noʊl/
a small natural hill
From this reading Faint spice of budding clematis was fragrant in the air at Holiday Knoll.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading How long ago that other October seemed, that night when, amidst the scents and seductions of the year's late warmth she had opened her arms and her lips to Cary Scott in that first, unforgettable red kiss of their passion; how far away; how deep buried under other, varied experiences!
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading How long ago that other October seemed, that night when, amidst the scents and seductions of the year's late warmth she had opened her arms and her lips to Cary Scott in that first, unforgettable red kiss of their passion; how far away; how deep buried under other, varied experiences!
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading On her way to the street Pat passed through the arbour with a little, warm shiver of recollection.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading How long ago that other October seemed, that night when, amidst the scents and seductions of the year's late warmth she had opened her arms and her lips to Cary Scott in that first, unforgettable red kiss of their passion; how far away; how deep buried under other, varied experiences!
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading It was many weeks since James had talked of him, suggesting the possibility, and the subject had not again been brought up.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading How long ago that other October seemed, that night when, amidst the scents and seductions of the year's late warmth she had opened her arms and her lips to Cary Scott in that first, unforgettable red kiss of their passion; how far away; how deep buried under other, varied experiences!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was many weeks since James had talked of him, suggesting the possibility, and the subject had not again been brought up.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading How long ago that other October seemed, that night when, amidst the scents and seductions of the year's late warmth she had opened her arms and her lips to Cary Scott in that first, unforgettable red kiss of their passion; how far away; how deep buried under other, varied experiences!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Faint spice of budding clematis was fragrant in the air at Holiday Knoll.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On her way to the street Pat passed through the arbour with a little, warm shiver of recollection.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading How long ago that other October seemed, that night when, amidst the scents and seductions of the year's late warmth she had opened her arms and her lips to Cary Scott in that first, unforgettable red kiss of their passion; how far away; how deep buried under other, varied experiences!
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading How long ago that other October seemed, that night when, amidst the scents and seductions of the year's late warmth she had opened her arms and her lips to Cary Scott in that first, unforgettable red kiss of their passion; how far away; how deep buried under other, varied experiences!
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading On her way to the street Pat passed through the arbour with a little, warm shiver of recollection.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading How long ago that other October seemed, that night when, amidst the scents and seductions of the year's late warmth she had opened her arms and her lips to Cary Scott in that first, unforgettable red kiss of their passion; how far away; how deep buried under other, varied experiences!
PatverbUS /pæt/
pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin
From this reading On her way to the street Pat passed through the arbour with a little, warm shiver of recollection.
a future prospect or potential
From this reading It was many weeks since James had talked of him, suggesting the possibility, and the subject had not again been brought up.
recollectionnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃən/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading On her way to the street Pat passed through the arbour with a little, warm shiver of recollection.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading How long ago that other October seemed, that night when, amidst the scents and seductions of the year's late warmth she had opened her arms and her lips to Cary Scott in that first, unforgettable red kiss of their passion; how far away; how deep buried under other, varied experiences!
scentsnounUS /sents/
plural of “scent” — a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading How long ago that other October seemed, that night when, amidst the scents and seductions of the year's late warmth she had opened her arms and her lips to Cary Scott in that first, unforgettable red kiss of their passion; how far away; how deep buried under other, varied experiences!
ScottnounUS /skɑːt/
award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading How long ago that other October seemed, that night when, amidst the scents and seductions of the year's late warmth she had opened her arms and her lips to Cary Scott in that first, unforgettable red kiss of their passion; how far away; how deep buried under other, varied experiences!
seductions
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From this reading How long ago that other October seemed, that night when, amidst the scents and seductions of the year's late warmth she had opened her arms and her lips to Cary Scott in that first, unforgettable red kiss of their passion; how far away; how deep buried under other, varied experiences!
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading How long ago that other October seemed, that night when, amidst the scents and seductions of the year's late warmth she had opened her arms and her lips to Cary Scott in that first, unforgettable red kiss of their passion; how far away; how deep buried under other, varied experiences!
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading How long ago that other October seemed, that night when, amidst the scents and seductions of the year's late warmth she had opened her arms and her lips to Cary Scott in that first, unforgettable red kiss of their passion; how far away; how deep buried under other, varied experiences!
shiververbUS /ˈʃɪvər/
tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement
From this reading On her way to the street Pat passed through the arbour with a little, warm shiver of recollection.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading It was many weeks since James had talked of him, suggesting the possibility, and the subject had not again been brought up.
spicenounUS /spaɪs/
aromatic substances of vegetable origin used as a preservative
From this reading Faint spice of budding clematis was fragrant in the air at Holiday Knoll.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading On her way to the street Pat passed through the arbour with a little, warm shiver of recollection.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading It was many weeks since James had talked of him, suggesting the possibility, and the subject had not again been brought up.
suggestingverbUS /səˈdʒestɪŋ/
-ing form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading It was many weeks since James had talked of him, suggesting the possibility, and the subject had not again been brought up.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading It was many weeks since James had talked of him, suggesting the possibility, and the subject had not again been brought up.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading How long ago that other October seemed, that night when, amidst the scents and seductions of the year's late warmth she had opened her arms and her lips to Cary Scott in that first, unforgettable red kiss of their passion; how far away; how deep buried under other, varied experiences!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Faint spice of budding clematis was fragrant in the air at Holiday Knoll.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading How long ago that other October seemed, that night when, amidst the scents and seductions of the year's late warmth she had opened her arms and her lips to Cary Scott in that first, unforgettable red kiss of their passion; how far away; how deep buried under other, varied experiences!
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading On her way to the street Pat passed through the arbour with a little, warm shiver of recollection.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On her way to the street Pat passed through the arbour with a little, warm shiver of recollection.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading How long ago that other October seemed, that night when, amidst the scents and seductions of the year's late warmth she had opened her arms and her lips to Cary Scott in that first, unforgettable red kiss of their passion; how far away; how deep buried under other, varied experiences!
unforgettableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnfərˈɡetəbəl/
impossible to forget
From this reading How long ago that other October seemed, that night when, amidst the scents and seductions of the year's late warmth she had opened her arms and her lips to Cary Scott in that first, unforgettable red kiss of their passion; how far away; how deep buried under other, varied experiences!
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It was many weeks since James had talked of him, suggesting the possibility, and the subject had not again been brought up.
variedadjectiveUS /ˈverid/
characterized by variety
From this reading How long ago that other October seemed, that night when, amidst the scents and seductions of the year's late warmth she had opened her arms and her lips to Cary Scott in that first, unforgettable red kiss of their passion; how far away; how deep buried under other, varied experiences!
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading On her way to the street Pat passed through the arbour with a little, warm shiver of recollection.
warmthnounUS /wɔːrmθ/
the sensation caused by heat energy
From this reading How long ago that other October seemed, that night when, amidst the scents and seductions of the year's late warmth she had opened her arms and her lips to Cary Scott in that first, unforgettable red kiss of their passion; how far away; how deep buried under other, varied experiences!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Faint spice of budding clematis was fragrant in the air at Holiday Knoll.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading On her way to the street Pat passed through the arbour with a little, warm shiver of recollection.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading It was many weeks since James had talked of him, suggesting the possibility, and the subject had not again been brought up.
at the time that
From this reading How long ago that other October seemed, that night when, amidst the scents and seductions of the year's late warmth she had opened her arms and her lips to Cary Scott in that first, unforgettable red kiss of their passion; how far away; how deep buried under other, varied experiences!
in the company of; together with
From this reading On her way to the street Pat passed through the arbour with a little, warm shiver of recollection.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Would he ever come back?
year'snounUS /jɪrz/
possessive form of “year” — a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading How long ago that other October seemed, that night when, amidst the scents and seductions of the year's late warmth she had opened her arms and her lips to Cary Scott in that first, unforgettable red kiss of their passion; how far away; how deep buried under other, varied experiences!
