AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SOUTH-WEST wind is blowing over the plains.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It drives the “messengers” over the sky, and the sails of the windmill, and makes the dead leaves dance upon the graves.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It does much to dispel the evil effects of the foul smells and noxious gases, which are commoner yet in the little village than one might suppose.
bendsnounUS /bendz/
pain resulting from rapid change in pressure
From this reading (But it is a long time, you see, since the fever was here.) It shows the silver lining of the willow leaves by the little river, and bends the flowers which grow in one glowing mass—like some gorgeous Eastern carpet—on Master Swift’s grave.
blowingnounUS /ˈbloʊɪŋ/
processing that involves blowing a gas
From this reading A SOUTH-WEST wind is blowing over the plains.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading (But it is a long time, you see, since the fever was here.) It shows the silver lining of the willow leaves by the little river, and bends the flowers which grow in one glowing mass—like some gorgeous Eastern carpet—on Master Swift’s grave.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading (But it is a long time, you see, since the fever was here.) It shows the silver lining of the willow leaves by the little river, and bends the flowers which grow in one glowing mass—like some gorgeous Eastern carpet—on Master Swift’s grave.
carpetnounUS /ˈkɑːrpət/
floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading (But it is a long time, you see, since the fever was here.) It shows the silver lining of the willow leaves by the little river, and bends the flowers which grow in one glowing mass—like some gorgeous Eastern carpet—on Master Swift’s grave.
commonernounUS /ˈkɑːmənər/
a person who holds no title
From this reading It does much to dispel the evil effects of the foul smells and noxious gases, which are commoner yet in the little village than one might suppose.
CONCLUSIONnounUS /kənˈkluːʒən/
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading CONCLUSION.
dancenounUS /dæns/
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading It drives the “messengers” over the sky, and the sails of the windmill, and makes the dead leaves dance upon the graves.
deadadjectiveUS /ded/
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading It drives the “messengers” over the sky, and the sails of the windmill, and makes the dead leaves dance upon the graves.
dispelverbUS /dɪˈspel/
force to go away; used both with concrete and metaphoric meanings
From this reading It does much to dispel the evil effects of the foul smells and noxious gases, which are commoner yet in the little village than one might suppose.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It does much to dispel the evil effects of the foul smells and noxious gases, which are commoner yet in the little village than one might suppose.
drivesnounUS /draɪvz/
plural of “drive” — the act of applying force to propel something
From this reading It drives the “messengers” over the sky, and the sails of the windmill, and makes the dead leaves dance upon the graves.
EasternadjectiveUS /ˈiːstərn/
lying toward or situated in the east
From this reading (But it is a long time, you see, since the fever was here.) It shows the silver lining of the willow leaves by the little river, and bends the flowers which grow in one glowing mass—like some gorgeous Eastern carpet—on Master Swift’s grave.
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading It does much to dispel the evil effects of the foul smells and noxious gases, which are commoner yet in the little village than one might suppose.
evilnounUS /ˈiːvəl/
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading It does much to dispel the evil effects of the foul smells and noxious gases, which are commoner yet in the little village than one might suppose.
fevernounUS /ˈfiːvər/
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading (But it is a long time, you see, since the fever was here.) It shows the silver lining of the willow leaves by the little river, and bends the flowers which grow in one glowing mass—like some gorgeous Eastern carpet—on Master Swift’s grave.
flowersnounUS /ˈflaʊərz/
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading (But it is a long time, you see, since the fever was here.) It shows the silver lining of the willow leaves by the little river, and bends the flowers which grow in one glowing mass—like some gorgeous Eastern carpet—on Master Swift’s grave.
fouladjectiveUS /faʊl/
highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust
From this reading It does much to dispel the evil effects of the foul smells and noxious gases, which are commoner yet in the little village than one might suppose.
gasesnounUS /ˈɡæsəz/
plural of “gas” — the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity
From this reading It does much to dispel the evil effects of the foul smells and noxious gases, which are commoner yet in the little village than one might suppose.
glowingadjectiveUS /ˈɡloʊɪŋ/
highly enthusiastic
From this reading (But it is a long time, you see, since the fever was here.) It shows the silver lining of the willow leaves by the little river, and bends the flowers which grow in one glowing mass—like some gorgeous Eastern carpet—on Master Swift’s grave.
gorgeousadjectiveUS /ˈɡɔːrdʒəs/
dazzlingly beautiful
From this reading (But it is a long time, you see, since the fever was here.) It shows the silver lining of the willow leaves by the little river, and bends the flowers which grow in one glowing mass—like some gorgeous Eastern carpet—on Master Swift’s grave.
gravenounUS /ɡreɪv/
death of a person
From this reading (But it is a long time, you see, since the fever was here.) It shows the silver lining of the willow leaves by the little river, and bends the flowers which grow in one glowing mass—like some gorgeous Eastern carpet—on Master Swift’s grave.
gravesnounUS /ɡreɪvz/
English writer known for his interest in mythology and in the classics (1895-1985)
From this reading It drives the “messengers” over the sky, and the sails of the windmill, and makes the dead leaves dance upon the graves.
growverbUS /ɡroʊ/
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading (But it is a long time, you see, since the fever was here.) It shows the silver lining of the willow leaves by the little river, and bends the flowers which grow in one glowing mass—like some gorgeous Eastern carpet—on Master Swift’s grave.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading (But it is a long time, you see, since the fever was here.) It shows the silver lining of the willow leaves by the little river, and bends the flowers which grow in one glowing mass—like some gorgeous Eastern carpet—on Master Swift’s grave.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It does much to dispel the evil effects of the foul smells and noxious gases, which are commoner yet in the little village than one might suppose.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A SOUTH-WEST wind is blowing over the plains.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It drives the “messengers” over the sky, and the sails of the windmill, and makes the dead leaves dance upon the graves.
leavesnounUS /liːvz/
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading It drives the “messengers” over the sky, and the sails of the windmill, and makes the dead leaves dance upon the graves.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading (But it is a long time, you see, since the fever was here.) It shows the silver lining of the willow leaves by the little river, and bends the flowers which grow in one glowing mass—like some gorgeous Eastern carpet—on Master Swift’s grave.
liningnounUS /ˈlaɪnɪŋ/
a protective covering that protects an inside surface
From this reading (But it is a long time, you see, since the fever was here.) It shows the silver lining of the willow leaves by the little river, and bends the flowers which grow in one glowing mass—like some gorgeous Eastern carpet—on Master Swift’s grave.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It does much to dispel the evil effects of the foul smells and noxious gases, which are commoner yet in the little village than one might suppose.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
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 (But it is a long time, you see, since the fever was here.) It shows the silver lining of the willow leaves by the little river, and bends the flowers which grow in one glowing mass—like some gorgeous Eastern carpet—on Master Swift’s grave.
makesnounUS /meɪks/
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading It drives the “messengers” over the sky, and the sails of the windmill, and makes the dead leaves dance upon the graves.
massnounUS /mæs/
the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field
From this reading (But it is a long time, you see, since the fever was here.) It shows the silver lining of the willow leaves by the little river, and bends the flowers which grow in one glowing mass—like some gorgeous Eastern carpet—on Master Swift’s grave.
MasternounUS /ˈmæstər/
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading (But it is a long time, you see, since the fever was here.) It shows the silver lining of the willow leaves by the little river, and bends the flowers which grow in one glowing mass—like some gorgeous Eastern carpet—on Master Swift’s grave.
messengersnounUS /ˈmesəndʒərz/
plural of “messenger” — a person who carries a message
From this reading It drives the “messengers” over the sky, and the sails of the windmill, and makes the dead leaves dance upon the graves.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It does much to dispel the evil effects of the foul smells and noxious gases, which are commoner yet in the little village than one might suppose.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It does much to dispel the evil effects of the foul smells and noxious gases, which are commoner yet in the little village than one might suppose.
noxiousadjectiveUS /ˈnɑːkʃəs/
injurious to physical or mental health
From this reading It does much to dispel the evil effects of the foul smells and noxious gases, which are commoner yet in the little village than one might suppose.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It drives the “messengers” over the sky, and the sails of the windmill, and makes the dead leaves dance upon the graves.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading (But it is a long time, you see, since the fever was here.) It shows the silver lining of the willow leaves by the little river, and bends the flowers which grow in one glowing mass—like some gorgeous Eastern carpet—on Master Swift’s grave.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It does much to dispel the evil effects of the foul smells and noxious gases, which are commoner yet in the little village than one might suppose.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A SOUTH-WEST wind is blowing over the plains.
plainsnounUS /pleɪnz/
plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land
From this reading A SOUTH-WEST wind is blowing over the plains.
rivernounUS /ˈrɪvər/
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading (But it is a long time, you see, since the fever was here.) It shows the silver lining of the willow leaves by the little river, and bends the flowers which grow in one glowing mass—like some gorgeous Eastern carpet—on Master Swift’s grave.
sailsnounUS /seɪlz/
plural of “sail” — a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel
From this reading It drives the “messengers” over the sky, and the sails of the windmill, and makes the dead leaves dance upon the graves.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading (But it is a long time, you see, since the fever was here.) It shows the silver lining of the willow leaves by the little river, and bends the flowers which grow in one glowing mass—like some gorgeous Eastern carpet—on Master Swift’s grave.
showsnounUS /ʃoʊz/
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading (But it is a long time, you see, since the fever was here.) It shows the silver lining of the willow leaves by the little river, and bends the flowers which grow in one glowing mass—like some gorgeous Eastern carpet—on Master Swift’s grave.
silvernounUS /ˈsɪlvər/
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading (But it is a long time, you see, since the fever was here.) It shows the silver lining of the willow leaves by the little river, and bends the flowers which grow in one glowing mass—like some gorgeous Eastern carpet—on Master Swift’s grave.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading (But it is a long time, you see, since the fever was here.) It shows the silver lining of the willow leaves by the little river, and bends the flowers which grow in one glowing mass—like some gorgeous Eastern carpet—on Master Swift’s grave.
skynounUS /skaɪ/
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading It drives the “messengers” over the sky, and the sails of the windmill, and makes the dead leaves dance upon the graves.
smellsnounUS /smelz/
plural of “smell” — the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
From this reading It does much to dispel the evil effects of the foul smells and noxious gases, which are commoner yet in the little village than one might suppose.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading (But it is a long time, you see, since the fever was here.) It shows the silver lining of the willow leaves by the little river, and bends the flowers which grow in one glowing mass—like some gorgeous Eastern carpet—on Master Swift’s grave.
SOUTH-WESTadverb
to, toward, or in the southwest
From this reading A SOUTH-WEST wind is blowing over the plains.
supposeverbUS /səˈpoʊz/
express a supposition
From this reading It does much to dispel the evil effects of the foul smells and noxious gases, which are commoner yet in the little village than one might suppose.
Swift'snounUS /swɪfts/
possessive form of “swift” — United States meat-packer who began the use of refrigerated railroad cars (1839-1903)
From this reading (But it is a long time, you see, since the fever was here.) It shows the silver lining of the willow leaves by the little river, and bends the flowers which grow in one glowing mass—like some gorgeous Eastern carpet—on Master Swift’s grave.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It does much to dispel the evil effects of the foul smells and noxious gases, which are commoner yet in the little village than one might suppose.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A SOUTH-WEST wind is blowing over the plains.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading (But it is a long time, you see, since the fever was here.) It shows the silver lining of the willow leaves by the little river, and bends the flowers which grow in one glowing mass—like some gorgeous Eastern carpet—on Master Swift’s grave.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It does much to dispel the evil effects of the foul smells and noxious gases, which are commoner yet in the little village than one might suppose.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It drives the “messengers” over the sky, and the sails of the windmill, and makes the dead leaves dance upon the graves.
villagenounUS /ˈvɪlədʒ/
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading It does much to dispel the evil effects of the foul smells and noxious gases, which are commoner yet in the little village than one might suppose.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading (But it is a long time, you see, since the fever was here.) It shows the silver lining of the willow leaves by the little river, and bends the flowers which grow in one glowing mass—like some gorgeous Eastern carpet—on Master Swift’s grave.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It does much to dispel the evil effects of the foul smells and noxious gases, which are commoner yet in the little village than one might suppose.
willownounUS /ˈwɪloʊ/
any of numerous deciduous trees and shrubs of the genus Salix
From this reading (But it is a long time, you see, since the fever was here.) It shows the silver lining of the willow leaves by the little river, and bends the flowers which grow in one glowing mass—like some gorgeous Eastern carpet—on Master Swift’s grave.
windnounUS /waɪnd/
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading A SOUTH-WEST wind is blowing over the plains.
windmillnounUS /ˈwɪndmɪl/
a mill that is powered by the wind
From this reading It drives the “messengers” over the sky, and the sails of the windmill, and makes the dead leaves dance upon the graves.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading It does much to dispel the evil effects of the foul smells and noxious gases, which are commoner yet in the little village than one might suppose.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading (But it is a long time, you see, since the fever was here.) It shows the silver lining of the willow leaves by the little river, and bends the flowers which grow in one glowing mass—like some gorgeous Eastern carpet—on Master Swift’s grave.
