used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DIFFERENCE OF OPINION But the great Gilead Balm explosion came three days later.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Gilead Balm sat and enjoyed the cool, golden, winey afternoon, the shadows lengthening over the hills, the swallows overhead, the tinkle of the cow-bells.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading It had been a beautiful, early September day, the sky high and blue, the air all sunny vigour.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading It was nearly sunset, and they were all upon the wide, front porch--the Colonel, Old Miss, Miss Serena, Captain Bob, Mrs. LeGrand, Hagar.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was nearly sunset, and they were all upon the wide, front porch--the Colonel, Old Miss, Miss Serena, Captain Bob, Mrs. LeGrand, Hagar.
BalmnounUS /bɑːm/
any of various aromatic resinous substances used for healing and soothing
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delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading It had been a beautiful, early September day, the sky high and blue, the air all sunny vigour.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It had been a beautiful, early September day, the sky high and blue, the air all sunny vigour.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading It had been a beautiful, early September day, the sky high and blue, the air all sunny vigour.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading It was nearly sunset, and they were all upon the wide, front porch--the Colonel, Old Miss, Miss Serena, Captain Bob, Mrs. LeGrand, Hagar.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A DIFFERENCE OF OPINION But the great Gilead Balm explosion came three days later.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A DIFFERENCE OF OPINION But the great Gilead Balm explosion came three days later.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading It was nearly sunset, and they were all upon the wide, front porch--the Colonel, Old Miss, Miss Serena, Captain Bob, Mrs. LeGrand, Hagar.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading It was nearly sunset, and they were all upon the wide, front porch--the Colonel, Old Miss, Miss Serena, Captain Bob, Mrs. LeGrand, Hagar.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading Gilead Balm sat and enjoyed the cool, golden, winey afternoon, the shadows lengthening over the hills, the swallows overhead, the tinkle of the cow-bells.
cow-bells
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From this reading Gilead Balm sat and enjoyed the cool, golden, winey afternoon, the shadows lengthening over the hills, the swallows overhead, the tinkle of the cow-bells.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It had been a beautiful, early September day, the sky high and blue, the air all sunny vigour.
the time during which someone's life continues
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the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading A DIFFERENCE OF OPINION But the great Gilead Balm explosion came three days later.
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 It had been a beautiful, early September day, the sky high and blue, the air all sunny vigour.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Gilead Balm sat and enjoyed the cool, golden, winey afternoon, the shadows lengthening over the hills, the swallows overhead, the tinkle of the cow-bells.
explosionnounUS /ɪkˈsploʊʒən/
a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction
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the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading It was nearly sunset, and they were all upon the wide, front porch--the Colonel, Old Miss, Miss Serena, Captain Bob, Mrs. LeGrand, Hagar.
Gilead
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having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading Gilead Balm sat and enjoyed the cool, golden, winey afternoon, the shadows lengthening over the hills, the swallows overhead, the tinkle of the cow-bells.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A DIFFERENCE OF OPINION But the great Gilead Balm explosion came three days later.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Ralph was not there, he had ridden to Hawk Nest, but would return to-night.
Hagar
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From this reading It was nearly sunset, and they were all upon the wide, front porch--the Colonel, Old Miss, Miss Serena, Captain Bob, Mrs. LeGrand, Hagar.
HawknounUS /hɔːk/
diurnal bird of prey typically having short rounded wings and a long tail
From this reading Ralph was not there, he had ridden to Hawk Nest, but would return to-night.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ralph was not there, he had ridden to Hawk Nest, but would return to-night.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading It had been a beautiful, early September day, the sky high and blue, the air all sunny vigour.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Gilead Balm sat and enjoyed the cool, golden, winey afternoon, the shadows lengthening over the hills, the swallows overhead, the tinkle of the cow-bells.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was nearly sunset, and they were all upon the wide, front porch--the Colonel, Old Miss, Miss Serena, Captain Bob, Mrs. LeGrand, Hagar.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A DIFFERENCE OF OPINION But the great Gilead Balm explosion came three days later.
LeGrand
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From this reading It was nearly sunset, and they were all upon the wide, front porch--the Colonel, Old Miss, Miss Serena, Captain Bob, Mrs. LeGrand, Hagar.
lengtheningnounUS /ˈleŋθənɪŋ/
the act of prolonging something
From this reading Gilead Balm sat and enjoyed the cool, golden, winey afternoon, the shadows lengthening over the hills, the swallows overhead, the tinkle of the cow-bells.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading It was nearly sunset, and they were all upon the wide, front porch--the Colonel, Old Miss, Miss Serena, Captain Bob, Mrs. LeGrand, Hagar.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading It was nearly sunset, and they were all upon the wide, front porch--the Colonel, Old Miss, Miss Serena, Captain Bob, Mrs. LeGrand, Hagar.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It was nearly sunset, and they were all upon the wide, front porch--the Colonel, Old Miss, Miss Serena, Captain Bob, Mrs. LeGrand, Hagar.
a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
From this reading Ralph was not there, he had ridden to Hawk Nest, but would return to-night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Ralph was not there, he had ridden to Hawk Nest, but would return to-night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It was nearly sunset, and they were all upon the wide, front porch--the Colonel, Old Miss, Miss Serena, Captain Bob, Mrs. LeGrand, Hagar.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading A DIFFERENCE OF OPINION But the great Gilead Balm explosion came three days later.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Gilead Balm sat and enjoyed the cool, golden, winey afternoon, the shadows lengthening over the hills, the swallows overhead, the tinkle of the cow-bells.
overheadadverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhed/
above your head; in the sky
From this reading Gilead Balm sat and enjoyed the cool, golden, winey afternoon, the shadows lengthening over the hills, the swallows overhead, the tinkle of the cow-bells.
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading It was nearly sunset, and they were all upon the wide, front porch--the Colonel, Old Miss, Miss Serena, Captain Bob, Mrs. LeGrand, Hagar.
Ralph
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From this reading Ralph was not there, he had ridden to Hawk Nest, but would return to-night.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Ralph was not there, he had ridden to Hawk Nest, but would return to-night.
riddenverbUS /ˈrɪdən/
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Ralph was not there, he had ridden to Hawk Nest, but would return to-night.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Gilead Balm sat and enjoyed the cool, golden, winey afternoon, the shadows lengthening over the hills, the swallows overhead, the tinkle of the cow-bells.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading It had been a beautiful, early September day, the sky high and blue, the air all sunny vigour.
Serena
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From this reading It was nearly sunset, and they were all upon the wide, front porch--the Colonel, Old Miss, Miss Serena, Captain Bob, Mrs. LeGrand, Hagar.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading Gilead Balm sat and enjoyed the cool, golden, winey afternoon, the shadows lengthening over the hills, the swallows overhead, the tinkle of the cow-bells.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading It had been a beautiful, early September day, the sky high and blue, the air all sunny vigour.
sunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading It had been a beautiful, early September day, the sky high and blue, the air all sunny vigour.
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading It was nearly sunset, and they were all upon the wide, front porch--the Colonel, Old Miss, Miss Serena, Captain Bob, Mrs. LeGrand, Hagar.
swallowsnounUS /ˈswɑːloʊz/
plural of “swallow” — a small amount of liquid food
From this reading Gilead Balm sat and enjoyed the cool, golden, winey afternoon, the shadows lengthening over the hills, the swallows overhead, the tinkle of the cow-bells.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A DIFFERENCE OF OPINION But the great Gilead Balm explosion came three days later.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Ralph was not there, he had ridden to Hawk Nest, but would return to-night.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was nearly sunset, and they were all upon the wide, front porch--the Colonel, Old Miss, Miss Serena, Captain Bob, Mrs. LeGrand, Hagar.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading A DIFFERENCE OF OPINION But the great Gilead Balm explosion came three days later.
tinklenounUS /ˈtɪŋkəl/
a light clear metallic sound as of a small bell
From this reading Gilead Balm sat and enjoyed the cool, golden, winey afternoon, the shadows lengthening over the hills, the swallows overhead, the tinkle of the cow-bells.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ralph was not there, he had ridden to Hawk Nest, but would return to-night.
to-night
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From this reading Ralph was not there, he had ridden to Hawk Nest, but would return to-night.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was nearly sunset, and they were all upon the wide, front porch--the Colonel, Old Miss, Miss Serena, Captain Bob, Mrs. LeGrand, Hagar.
vigournoun
forceful exertion
From this reading It had been a beautiful, early September day, the sky high and blue, the air all sunny vigour.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was nearly sunset, and they were all upon the wide, front porch--the Colonel, Old Miss, Miss Serena, Captain Bob, Mrs. LeGrand, Hagar.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was nearly sunset, and they were all upon the wide, front porch--the Colonel, Old Miss, Miss Serena, Captain Bob, Mrs. LeGrand, Hagar.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading It was nearly sunset, and they were all upon the wide, front porch--the Colonel, Old Miss, Miss Serena, Captain Bob, Mrs. LeGrand, Hagar.
wineyadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪni/
having the taste of wine
From this reading Gilead Balm sat and enjoyed the cool, golden, winey afternoon, the shadows lengthening over the hills, the swallows overhead, the tinkle of the cow-bells.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Ralph was not there, he had ridden to Hawk Nest, but would return to-night.
