adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Overhead the sky was clear again; but there was no motion in the heavy sultry atmosphere, while dark blue masses of banked-up clouds on the western horizon threatened a fresh downpour later in the day.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Thinking about the forest girl while lying awake that night, I came to the conclusion that I had made it sufficiently plain to her how little her capricious behaviour had been relished, and had therefore no need to punish myself more by keeping any longer out of my beloved green mansions.
AccordinglyadverbUS /əˈkɔːrdɪŋli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Accordingly, next day, after the heavy rain that fell during the morning hours had ceased, I set forth about noon to visit the wood.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Accordingly, next day, after the heavy rain that fell during the morning hours had ceased, I set forth about noon to visit the wood.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading Overhead the sky was clear again; but there was no motion in the heavy sultry atmosphere, while dark blue masses of banked-up clouds on the western horizon threatened a fresh downpour later in the day.
allowverbUS /əˈlaʊ/
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading My mind was, however, now too greatly excited at the prospect of a possible encounter with the forest nymph to allow me to pay any heed to these ominous signs.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Thinking about the forest girl while lying awake that night, I came to the conclusion that I had made it sufficiently plain to her how little her capricious behaviour had been relished, and had therefore no need to punish myself more by keeping any longer out of my beloved green mansions.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Thinking about the forest girl while lying awake that night, I came to the conclusion that I had made it sufficiently plain to her how little her capricious behaviour had been relished, and had therefore no need to punish myself more by keeping any longer out of my beloved green mansions.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading My mind was, however, now too greatly excited at the prospect of a possible encounter with the forest nymph to allow me to pay any heed to these ominous signs.
atmospherenounUS /ˈætməsfɪr/
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading Overhead the sky was clear again; but there was no motion in the heavy sultry atmosphere, while dark blue masses of banked-up clouds on the western horizon threatened a fresh downpour later in the day.
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading Thinking about the forest girl while lying awake that night, I came to the conclusion that I had made it sufficiently plain to her how little her capricious behaviour had been relished, and had therefore no need to punish myself more by keeping any longer out of my beloved green mansions.
banked-up
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Overhead the sky was clear again; but there was no motion in the heavy sultry atmosphere, while dark blue masses of banked-up clouds on the western horizon threatened a fresh downpour later in the day.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Thinking about the forest girl while lying awake that night, I came to the conclusion that I had made it sufficiently plain to her how little her capricious behaviour had been relished, and had therefore no need to punish myself more by keeping any longer out of my beloved green mansions.
behaviournounUS /bɪˈheɪvjər/
the action or reaction of something (as a machine or substance) under specified circumstances
From this reading Thinking about the forest girl while lying awake that night, I came to the conclusion that I had made it sufficiently plain to her how little her capricious behaviour had been relished, and had therefore no need to punish myself more by keeping any longer out of my beloved green mansions.
belovedadjectiveUS /bɪˈlʌvd/
dearly loved
From this reading Thinking about the forest girl while lying awake that night, I came to the conclusion that I had made it sufficiently plain to her how little her capricious behaviour had been relished, and had therefore no need to punish myself more by keeping any longer out of my beloved green mansions.
blueadjectiveUS /bluː/
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Overhead the sky was clear again; but there was no motion in the heavy sultry atmosphere, while dark blue masses of banked-up clouds on the western horizon threatened a fresh downpour later in the day.
brilliantadjectiveUS /ˈbrɪljənt/
of surpassing excellence
From this reading I had passed through the first strip of wood and was in the succeeding stony sterile space when a gleam of brilliant colour close by on the ground caught my sight.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Overhead the sky was clear again; but there was no motion in the heavy sultry atmosphere, while dark blue masses of banked-up clouds on the western horizon threatened a fresh downpour later in the day.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Thinking about the forest girl while lying awake that night, I came to the conclusion that I had made it sufficiently plain to her how little her capricious behaviour had been relished, and had therefore no need to punish myself more by keeping any longer out of my beloved green mansions.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Thinking about the forest girl while lying awake that night, I came to the conclusion that I had made it sufficiently plain to her how little her capricious behaviour had been relished, and had therefore no need to punish myself more by keeping any longer out of my beloved green mansions.
capriciousadjectiveUS /kəˈprɪʃəs/
changeable
From this reading Thinking about the forest girl while lying awake that night, I came to the conclusion that I had made it sufficiently plain to her how little her capricious behaviour had been relished, and had therefore no need to punish myself more by keeping any longer out of my beloved green mansions.
caughtverbUS /kɑːt/
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading I had passed through the first strip of wood and was in the succeeding stony sterile space when a gleam of brilliant colour close by on the ground caught my sight.
ceasedverbUS /siːst/
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading Accordingly, next day, after the heavy rain that fell during the morning hours had ceased, I set forth about noon to visit the wood.
clearverbUS /klɪr/
rid of obstructions
From this reading Overhead the sky was clear again; but there was no motion in the heavy sultry atmosphere, while dark blue masses of banked-up clouds on the western horizon threatened a fresh downpour later in the day.
closeadjectiveUS /kloʊs/
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading I had passed through the first strip of wood and was in the succeeding stony sterile space when a gleam of brilliant colour close by on the ground caught my sight.
cloudsnounUS /klaʊdz/
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading Overhead the sky was clear again; but there was no motion in the heavy sultry atmosphere, while dark blue masses of banked-up clouds on the western horizon threatened a fresh downpour later in the day.
colouradjectiveUS /ˈkʌlər/
having or capable of producing colors
From this reading I had passed through the first strip of wood and was in the succeeding stony sterile space when a gleam of brilliant colour close by on the ground caught my sight.
conclusionnounUS /kənˈkluːʒən/
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading Thinking about the forest girl while lying awake that night, I came to the conclusion that I had made it sufficiently plain to her how little her capricious behaviour had been relished, and had therefore no need to punish myself more by keeping any longer out of my beloved green mansions.
darknounUS /dɑːrk/
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Overhead the sky was clear again; but there was no motion in the heavy sultry atmosphere, while dark blue masses of banked-up clouds on the western horizon threatened a fresh downpour later in the day.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Accordingly, next day, after the heavy rain that fell during the morning hours had ceased, I set forth about noon to visit the wood.
downpournounUS /ˈdaʊnpɔːr/
a heavy rain
From this reading Overhead the sky was clear again; but there was no motion in the heavy sultry atmosphere, while dark blue masses of banked-up clouds on the western horizon threatened a fresh downpour later in the day.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Accordingly, next day, after the heavy rain that fell during the morning hours had ceased, I set forth about noon to visit the wood.
encounterverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
come together
From this reading My mind was, however, now too greatly excited at the prospect of a possible encounter with the forest nymph to allow me to pay any heed to these ominous signs.
excitedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtəd/
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading My mind was, however, now too greatly excited at the prospect of a possible encounter with the forest nymph to allow me to pay any heed to these ominous signs.
fellverbUS /fel/
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Accordingly, next day, after the heavy rain that fell during the morning hours had ceased, I set forth about noon to visit the wood.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading I had passed through the first strip of wood and was in the succeeding stony sterile space when a gleam of brilliant colour close by on the ground caught my sight.
forestnounUS /ˈfɔːrəst/
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Thinking about the forest girl while lying awake that night, I came to the conclusion that I had made it sufficiently plain to her how little her capricious behaviour had been relished, and had therefore no need to punish myself more by keeping any longer out of my beloved green mansions.
forthadverbUS /fɔːrθ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Accordingly, next day, after the heavy rain that fell during the morning hours had ceased, I set forth about noon to visit the wood.
freshadjectiveUS /freʃ/
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Overhead the sky was clear again; but there was no motion in the heavy sultry atmosphere, while dark blue masses of banked-up clouds on the western horizon threatened a fresh downpour later in the day.
girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/
a young female
From this reading Thinking about the forest girl while lying awake that night, I came to the conclusion that I had made it sufficiently plain to her how little her capricious behaviour had been relished, and had therefore no need to punish myself more by keeping any longer out of my beloved green mansions.
gleamverbUS /ɡliːm/
be shiny, as if wet
From this reading I had passed through the first strip of wood and was in the succeeding stony sterile space when a gleam of brilliant colour close by on the ground caught my sight.
greatlyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪtli/
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading My mind was, however, now too greatly excited at the prospect of a possible encounter with the forest nymph to allow me to pay any heed to these ominous signs.
greennounUS /ɡriːn/
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Thinking about the forest girl while lying awake that night, I came to the conclusion that I had made it sufficiently plain to her how little her capricious behaviour had been relished, and had therefore no need to punish myself more by keeping any longer out of my beloved green mansions.
groundnounUS /ɡraʊnd/
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading I had passed through the first strip of wood and was in the succeeding stony sterile space when a gleam of brilliant colour close by on the ground caught my sight.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Thinking about the forest girl while lying awake that night, I came to the conclusion that I had made it sufficiently plain to her how little her capricious behaviour had been relished, and had therefore no need to punish myself more by keeping any longer out of my beloved green mansions.
heavyadjectiveUS /ˈhevi/
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Accordingly, next day, after the heavy rain that fell during the morning hours had ceased, I set forth about noon to visit the wood.
heednounUS /hiːd/
paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)
From this reading My mind was, however, now too greatly excited at the prospect of a possible encounter with the forest nymph to allow me to pay any heed to these ominous signs.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Thinking about the forest girl while lying awake that night, I came to the conclusion that I had made it sufficiently plain to her how little her capricious behaviour had been relished, and had therefore no need to punish myself more by keeping any longer out of my beloved green mansions.
horizonnounUS /hərˈaɪzən/
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading Overhead the sky was clear again; but there was no motion in the heavy sultry atmosphere, while dark blue masses of banked-up clouds on the western horizon threatened a fresh downpour later in the day.
hoursnounUS /ˈaʊərz/
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Accordingly, next day, after the heavy rain that fell during the morning hours had ceased, I set forth about noon to visit the wood.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Thinking about the forest girl while lying awake that night, I came to the conclusion that I had made it sufficiently plain to her how little her capricious behaviour had been relished, and had therefore no need to punish myself more by keeping any longer out of my beloved green mansions.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading My mind was, however, now too greatly excited at the prospect of a possible encounter with the forest nymph to allow me to pay any heed to these ominous signs.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Thinking about the forest girl while lying awake that night, I came to the conclusion that I had made it sufficiently plain to her how little her capricious behaviour had been relished, and had therefore no need to punish myself more by keeping any longer out of my beloved green mansions.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Overhead the sky was clear again; but there was no motion in the heavy sultry atmosphere, while dark blue masses of banked-up clouds on the western horizon threatened a fresh downpour later in the day.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Thinking about the forest girl while lying awake that night, I came to the conclusion that I had made it sufficiently plain to her how little her capricious behaviour had been relished, and had therefore no need to punish myself more by keeping any longer out of my beloved green mansions.
keepingnounUS /ˈkiːpɪŋ/
conformity or harmony
From this reading Thinking about the forest girl while lying awake that night, I came to the conclusion that I had made it sufficiently plain to her how little her capricious behaviour had been relished, and had therefore no need to punish myself more by keeping any longer out of my beloved green mansions.
lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Overhead the sky was clear again; but there was no motion in the heavy sultry atmosphere, while dark blue masses of banked-up clouds on the western horizon threatened a fresh downpour later in the day.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Thinking about the forest girl while lying awake that night, I came to the conclusion that I had made it sufficiently plain to her how little her capricious behaviour had been relished, and had therefore no need to punish myself more by keeping any longer out of my beloved green mansions.
longeradverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡər/
for more time
From this reading Thinking about the forest girl while lying awake that night, I came to the conclusion that I had made it sufficiently plain to her how little her capricious behaviour had been relished, and had therefore no need to punish myself more by keeping any longer out of my beloved green mansions.
lyingnounUS /ˈlaɪɪŋ/
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading Thinking about the forest girl while lying awake that night, I came to the conclusion that I had made it sufficiently plain to her how little her capricious behaviour had been relished, and had therefore no need to punish myself more by keeping any longer out of my beloved green mansions.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Thinking about the forest girl while lying awake that night, I came to the conclusion that I had made it sufficiently plain to her how little her capricious behaviour had been relished, and had therefore no need to punish myself more by keeping any longer out of my beloved green mansions.
mansionsnounUS /ˈmæntʃənz/
plural of “mansion” — (astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading Thinking about the forest girl while lying awake that night, I came to the conclusion that I had made it sufficiently plain to her how little her capricious behaviour had been relished, and had therefore no need to punish myself more by keeping any longer out of my beloved green mansions.
massesnounUS /ˈmæsəz/
the common people generally
From this reading Overhead the sky was clear again; but there was no motion in the heavy sultry atmosphere, while dark blue masses of banked-up clouds on the western horizon threatened a fresh downpour later in the day.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading My mind was, however, now too greatly excited at the prospect of a possible encounter with the forest nymph to allow me to pay any heed to these ominous signs.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading My mind was, however, now too greatly excited at the prospect of a possible encounter with the forest nymph to allow me to pay any heed to these ominous signs.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Thinking about the forest girl while lying awake that night, I came to the conclusion that I had made it sufficiently plain to her how little her capricious behaviour had been relished, and had therefore no need to punish myself more by keeping any longer out of my beloved green mansions.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Accordingly, next day, after the heavy rain that fell during the morning hours had ceased, I set forth about noon to visit the wood.
motionnounUS /ˈmoʊʃən/
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading Overhead the sky was clear again; but there was no motion in the heavy sultry atmosphere, while dark blue masses of banked-up clouds on the western horizon threatened a fresh downpour later in the day.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Thinking about the forest girl while lying awake that night, I came to the conclusion that I had made it sufficiently plain to her how little her capricious behaviour had been relished, and had therefore no need to punish myself more by keeping any longer out of my beloved green mansions.
myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Thinking about the forest girl while lying awake that night, I came to the conclusion that I had made it sufficiently plain to her how little her capricious behaviour had been relished, and had therefore no need to punish myself more by keeping any longer out of my beloved green mansions.
neednounUS /niːd/
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Thinking about the forest girl while lying awake that night, I came to the conclusion that I had made it sufficiently plain to her how little her capricious behaviour had been relished, and had therefore no need to punish myself more by keeping any longer out of my beloved green mansions.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Accordingly, next day, after the heavy rain that fell during the morning hours had ceased, I set forth about noon to visit the wood.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Thinking about the forest girl while lying awake that night, I came to the conclusion that I had made it sufficiently plain to her how little her capricious behaviour had been relished, and had therefore no need to punish myself more by keeping any longer out of my beloved green mansions.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Thinking about the forest girl while lying awake that night, I came to the conclusion that I had made it sufficiently plain to her how little her capricious behaviour had been relished, and had therefore no need to punish myself more by keeping any longer out of my beloved green mansions.
noonnounUS /nuːn/
the middle of the day
From this reading Accordingly, next day, after the heavy rain that fell during the morning hours had ceased, I set forth about noon to visit the wood.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading My mind was, however, now too greatly excited at the prospect of a possible encounter with the forest nymph to allow me to pay any heed to these ominous signs.
nymphnounUS /nɪmf/
(classical mythology) a minor nature goddess usually depicted as a beautiful maiden
From this reading My mind was, however, now too greatly excited at the prospect of a possible encounter with the forest nymph to allow me to pay any heed to these ominous signs.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Thinking about the forest girl while lying awake that night, I came to the conclusion that I had made it sufficiently plain to her how little her capricious behaviour had been relished, and had therefore no need to punish myself more by keeping any longer out of my beloved green mansions.
ominousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːmənəs/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading My mind was, however, now too greatly excited at the prospect of a possible encounter with the forest nymph to allow me to pay any heed to these ominous signs.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Overhead the sky was clear again; but there was no motion in the heavy sultry atmosphere, while dark blue masses of banked-up clouds on the western horizon threatened a fresh downpour later in the day.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Thinking about the forest girl while lying awake that night, I came to the conclusion that I had made it sufficiently plain to her how little her capricious behaviour had been relished, and had therefore no need to punish myself more by keeping any longer out of my beloved green mansions.
OverheadadverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhed/
above your head; in the sky
From this reading Overhead the sky was clear again; but there was no motion in the heavy sultry atmosphere, while dark blue masses of banked-up clouds on the western horizon threatened a fresh downpour later in the day.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading I had passed through the first strip of wood and was in the succeeding stony sterile space when a gleam of brilliant colour close by on the ground caught my sight.
payverbUS /peɪ/
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading My mind was, however, now too greatly excited at the prospect of a possible encounter with the forest nymph to allow me to pay any heed to these ominous signs.
plainadjectiveUS /pleɪn/
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Thinking about the forest girl while lying awake that night, I came to the conclusion that I had made it sufficiently plain to her how little her capricious behaviour had been relished, and had therefore no need to punish myself more by keeping any longer out of my beloved green mansions.
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading My mind was, however, now too greatly excited at the prospect of a possible encounter with the forest nymph to allow me to pay any heed to these ominous signs.
prospectnounUS /ˈprɑːspekt/
the possibility of future success
From this reading My mind was, however, now too greatly excited at the prospect of a possible encounter with the forest nymph to allow me to pay any heed to these ominous signs.
punishverbUS /ˈpʌnɪʃ/
impose a penalty on; inflict punishment on
From this reading Thinking about the forest girl while lying awake that night, I came to the conclusion that I had made it sufficiently plain to her how little her capricious behaviour had been relished, and had therefore no need to punish myself more by keeping any longer out of my beloved green mansions.
rainnounUS /reɪn/
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading Accordingly, next day, after the heavy rain that fell during the morning hours had ceased, I set forth about noon to visit the wood.
relishedverbUS /ˈrelɪʃt/
past form of “relish” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Thinking about the forest girl while lying awake that night, I came to the conclusion that I had made it sufficiently plain to her how little her capricious behaviour had been relished, and had therefore no need to punish myself more by keeping any longer out of my beloved green mansions.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Accordingly, next day, after the heavy rain that fell during the morning hours had ceased, I set forth about noon to visit the wood.
sightnounUS /saɪt/
an instance of visual perception
From this reading I had passed through the first strip of wood and was in the succeeding stony sterile space when a gleam of brilliant colour close by on the ground caught my sight.
signsnounUS /saɪnz/
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading My mind was, however, now too greatly excited at the prospect of a possible encounter with the forest nymph to allow me to pay any heed to these ominous signs.
skynounUS /skaɪ/
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Overhead the sky was clear again; but there was no motion in the heavy sultry atmosphere, while dark blue masses of banked-up clouds on the western horizon threatened a fresh downpour later in the day.
spacenounUS /speɪs/
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading I had passed through the first strip of wood and was in the succeeding stony sterile space when a gleam of brilliant colour close by on the ground caught my sight.
sterileadjectiveUS /ˈsterəl/
incapable of reproducing
From this reading I had passed through the first strip of wood and was in the succeeding stony sterile space when a gleam of brilliant colour close by on the ground caught my sight.
stonyadjectiveUS /ˈstoʊni/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading I had passed through the first strip of wood and was in the succeeding stony sterile space when a gleam of brilliant colour close by on the ground caught my sight.
stripverbUS /strɪp/
take away possessions from someone
From this reading I had passed through the first strip of wood and was in the succeeding stony sterile space when a gleam of brilliant colour close by on the ground caught my sight.
succeedingadjectiveUS /səkˈsiːdɪŋ/
coming after or following
From this reading I had passed through the first strip of wood and was in the succeeding stony sterile space when a gleam of brilliant colour close by on the ground caught my sight.
sufficientlyadverbUS /səˈfɪʃəntli/
to a sufficient degree
From this reading Thinking about the forest girl while lying awake that night, I came to the conclusion that I had made it sufficiently plain to her how little her capricious behaviour had been relished, and had therefore no need to punish myself more by keeping any longer out of my beloved green mansions.
sultryadjectiveUS /ˈsʌltri/
sexually exciting or gratifying
From this reading Overhead the sky was clear again; but there was no motion in the heavy sultry atmosphere, while dark blue masses of banked-up clouds on the western horizon threatened a fresh downpour later in the day.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Thinking about the forest girl while lying awake that night, I came to the conclusion that I had made it sufficiently plain to her how little her capricious behaviour had been relished, and had therefore no need to punish myself more by keeping any longer out of my beloved green mansions.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Thinking about the forest girl while lying awake that night, I came to the conclusion that I had made it sufficiently plain to her how little her capricious behaviour had been relished, and had therefore no need to punish myself more by keeping any longer out of my beloved green mansions.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Overhead the sky was clear again; but there was no motion in the heavy sultry atmosphere, while dark blue masses of banked-up clouds on the western horizon threatened a fresh downpour later in the day.
thereforeadverbUS /ˈðerfɔːr/
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Thinking about the forest girl while lying awake that night, I came to the conclusion that I had made it sufficiently plain to her how little her capricious behaviour had been relished, and had therefore no need to punish myself more by keeping any longer out of my beloved green mansions.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading My mind was, however, now too greatly excited at the prospect of a possible encounter with the forest nymph to allow me to pay any heed to these ominous signs.
ThinkingnounUS /ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading Thinking about the forest girl while lying awake that night, I came to the conclusion that I had made it sufficiently plain to her how little her capricious behaviour had been relished, and had therefore no need to punish myself more by keeping any longer out of my beloved green mansions.
threatenedadjectiveUS /ˈθretənd/
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading Overhead the sky was clear again; but there was no motion in the heavy sultry atmosphere, while dark blue masses of banked-up clouds on the western horizon threatened a fresh downpour later in the day.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading I had passed through the first strip of wood and was in the succeeding stony sterile space when a gleam of brilliant colour close by on the ground caught my sight.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Thinking about the forest girl while lying awake that night, I came to the conclusion that I had made it sufficiently plain to her how little her capricious behaviour had been relished, and had therefore no need to punish myself more by keeping any longer out of my beloved green mansions.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading My mind was, however, now too greatly excited at the prospect of a possible encounter with the forest nymph to allow me to pay any heed to these ominous signs.
visitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Accordingly, next day, after the heavy rain that fell during the morning hours had ceased, I set forth about noon to visit the wood.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Overhead the sky was clear again; but there was no motion in the heavy sultry atmosphere, while dark blue masses of banked-up clouds on the western horizon threatened a fresh downpour later in the day.
westernadjectiveUS /ˈwestərn/
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading Overhead the sky was clear again; but there was no motion in the heavy sultry atmosphere, while dark blue masses of banked-up clouds on the western horizon threatened a fresh downpour later in the day.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading I had passed through the first strip of wood and was in the succeeding stony sterile space when a gleam of brilliant colour close by on the ground caught my sight.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Thinking about the forest girl while lying awake that night, I came to the conclusion that I had made it sufficiently plain to her how little her capricious behaviour had been relished, and had therefore no need to punish myself more by keeping any longer out of my beloved green mansions.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading My mind was, however, now too greatly excited at the prospect of a possible encounter with the forest nymph to allow me to pay any heed to these ominous signs.
woodnounUS /wʊd/
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading Accordingly, next day, after the heavy rain that fell during the morning hours had ceased, I set forth about noon to visit the wood.
