used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HOW TO MAKE A HAMMOCK.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lying ensconced in its lacy meshes idly listening to the hum of the busy bumble-bees at work among the red clover, or gazing up through the leafy canopy to the blue heavens where now and then fleecy white clouds float softly past, or watching a flight of birds skim o’er the distant horizon, who would not be lulled by the harmony of the summer day!
in or near a particular place or position
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used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Lying ensconced in its lacy meshes idly listening to the hum of the busy bumble-bees at work among the red clover, or gazing up through the leafy canopy to the blue heavens where now and then fleecy white clouds float softly past, or watching a flight of birds skim o’er the distant horizon, who would not be lulled by the harmony of the summer day!
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading Through the intertwining boughs the golden sunlight is sifted in bright little dashes on the leafy foliage below.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
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of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
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boughsnounUS /baʊz/
plural of “bough” — any of the larger branches of a tree
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plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading UNDERNEATH the spreading branches of the cool, shady tree swings our hammock.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Through the intertwining boughs the golden sunlight is sifted in bright little dashes on the leafy foliage below.
bumble-bees
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actively or fully engaged or occupied
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showing who or what does the action
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canopynounUS /ˈkæn.ə.pi/
An overhead roof or structure, such as the high vaulted ceiling of an ancient library.
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plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
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clovernounUS /ˈkloʊvər/
a plant of the genus Trifolium
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neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading UNDERNEATH the spreading branches of the cool, shady tree swings our hammock.
dashesnounUS /ˈdæʃɪz/
plural of “dash” — distinctive and stylish elegance
From this reading Through the intertwining boughs the golden sunlight is sifted in bright little dashes on the leafy foliage below.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
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greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading A delightful languor steals over us and we unconsciously drift into the land of dreams where perfect rest is found.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
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plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading A delightful languor steals over us and we unconsciously drift into the land of dreams where perfect rest is found.
driftverbUS /drɪft/
be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading A delightful languor steals over us and we unconsciously drift into the land of dreams where perfect rest is found.
ensconcedverbUS /ɪnˈskɑːnst/
past form of “ensconce” — fix firmly
From this reading Lying ensconced in its lacy meshes idly listening to the hum of the busy bumble-bees at work among the red clover, or gazing up through the leafy canopy to the blue heavens where now and then fleecy white clouds float softly past, or watching a flight of birds skim o’er the distant horizon, who would not be lulled by the harmony of the summer day!
fleecyadjectiveUS /ˈfliːsi/
(of fabrics) having soft nap produced by brushing
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a formation of aircraft in flight
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floatverbUS /floʊt/
be in motion due to some air or water current
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foliagenounUS /ˈfoʊlɪdʒ/
the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading Through the intertwining boughs the golden sunlight is sifted in bright little dashes on the leafy foliage below.
set up or found
From this reading A delightful languor steals over us and we unconsciously drift into the land of dreams where perfect rest is found.
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
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having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading Through the intertwining boughs the golden sunlight is sifted in bright little dashes on the leafy foliage below.
HAMMOCKnounUS /ˈhæmək/
a small natural hill
From this reading HOW TO MAKE A HAMMOCK.
harmonynounUS /ˈhɑːrməni/
compatibility in opinion and action
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the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
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the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
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HOW
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From this reading HOW TO MAKE A HAMMOCK.
humverbUS /hʌm/
sing with closed lips
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idlyadverbUS /ˈaɪdli/
in an idle manner
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Through the intertwining boughs the golden sunlight is sifted in bright little dashes on the leafy foliage below.
intertwiningverbUS /ˈɪntərtwaɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “intertwine” — spin, wind, or twist together
From this reading Through the intertwining boughs the golden sunlight is sifted in bright little dashes on the leafy foliage below.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A delightful languor steals over us and we unconsciously drift into the land of dreams where perfect rest is found.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Through the intertwining boughs the golden sunlight is sifted in bright little dashes on the leafy foliage below.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Lying ensconced in its lacy meshes idly listening to the hum of the busy bumble-bees at work among the red clover, or gazing up through the leafy canopy to the blue heavens where now and then fleecy white clouds float softly past, or watching a flight of birds skim o’er the distant horizon, who would not be lulled by the harmony of the summer day!
lacyadjectiveUS /ˈleɪsi/
made of or resembling lace
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the land on which real estate is located
From this reading A delightful languor steals over us and we unconsciously drift into the land of dreams where perfect rest is found.
languornoun
a relaxed comfortable feeling
From this reading A delightful languor steals over us and we unconsciously drift into the land of dreams where perfect rest is found.
leafyadjectiveUS /ˈliːfi/
having or covered with leaves
From this reading Through the intertwining boughs the golden sunlight is sifted in bright little dashes on the leafy foliage below.
the act of hearing attentively
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limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Through the intertwining boughs the golden sunlight is sifted in bright little dashes on the leafy foliage below.
lulledverbUS /lʌld/
past form of “lull” — calm by deception
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the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
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engage in
From this reading HOW TO MAKE A HAMMOCK.
meshesnounUS /ˈmeʃɪz/
plural of “mesh” — the number of openings per linear inch of a screen; measures size of particles
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used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
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in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
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o'eradverb
throughout a period of time
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading UNDERNEATH the spreading branches of the cool, shady tree swings our hammock.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Through the intertwining boughs the golden sunlight is sifted in bright little dashes on the leafy foliage below.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
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belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading UNDERNEATH the spreading branches of the cool, shady tree swings our hammock.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A delightful languor steals over us and we unconsciously drift into the land of dreams where perfect rest is found.
the time that has elapsed
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being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading A delightful languor steals over us and we unconsciously drift into the land of dreams where perfect rest is found.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
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not move; be in a resting position
From this reading A delightful languor steals over us and we unconsciously drift into the land of dreams where perfect rest is found.
shadyadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪdi/
quiet, dark, or concealed
From this reading UNDERNEATH the spreading branches of the cool, shady tree swings our hammock.
siftedverbUS /ˈsɪftɪd/
past form of “sift” — move as if through a sieve
From this reading Through the intertwining boughs the golden sunlight is sifted in bright little dashes on the leafy foliage below.
skimverbUS /skɪm/
travel on the surface of water
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with low volume
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spreadingnounUS /ˈspredɪŋ/
process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space
From this reading UNDERNEATH the spreading branches of the cool, shady tree swings our hammock.
stealsnounUS /stiːlz/
plural of “steal” — an advantageous purchase
From this reading A delightful languor steals over us and we unconsciously drift into the land of dreams where perfect rest is found.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
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the rays of the sun
From this reading Through the intertwining boughs the golden sunlight is sifted in bright little dashes on the leafy foliage below.
swingsnounUS /swɪŋz/
plural of “swing” — a state of steady vigorous action that is characteristic of an activity
From this reading UNDERNEATH the spreading branches of the cool, shady tree swings our hammock.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading UNDERNEATH the spreading branches of the cool, shady tree swings our hammock.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
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from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Through the intertwining boughs the golden sunlight is sifted in bright little dashes on the leafy foliage below.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HOW TO MAKE A HAMMOCK.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading UNDERNEATH the spreading branches of the cool, shady tree swings our hammock.
unconsciouslyadverbUS /ˌʌnˈkɑːnʃəsli/
without awareness
From this reading A delightful languor steals over us and we unconsciously drift into the land of dreams where perfect rest is found.
UNDERNEATHprepositionUS /ˌʌndərˈniːθ/
directly under, often hidden by what is above
From this reading UNDERNEATH the spreading branches of the cool, shady tree swings our hammock.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
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the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A delightful languor steals over us and we unconsciously drift into the land of dreams where perfect rest is found.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
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the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading A delightful languor steals over us and we unconsciously drift into the land of dreams where perfect rest is found.
in or at the place that
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a Caucasian
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which person or people
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exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
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used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
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