adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One morning when Jewel awoke it was with a sensation that the day was important.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE BIRTHDAY One stormy evening Harry Evringham blew into the farmhouse, wet from his drive from the station, and was severally hugged, kissed, and shaken by the three who waited eagerly to receive him.
AugustnounUS /ˈɑːɡəst/
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading The happy hours were winged, the goldenrod strewed the land with sunshine, and August slipped away.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The happy hours were winged, the goldenrod strewed the land with sunshine, and August slipped away.
awokeverbUS /əˈwoʊk/
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading One morning when Jewel awoke it was with a sensation that the day was important.
BIRTHDAYnounUS /ˈbɜːrθdeɪ/
an anniversary of the day on which a person was born (or the celebration of it)
From this reading THE BIRTHDAY One stormy evening Harry Evringham blew into the farmhouse, wet from his drive from the station, and was severally hugged, kissed, and shaken by the three who waited eagerly to receive him.
blewverbUS /bluː/
inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard
From this reading THE BIRTHDAY One stormy evening Harry Evringham blew into the farmhouse, wet from his drive from the station, and was severally hugged, kissed, and shaken by the three who waited eagerly to receive him.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE BIRTHDAY One stormy evening Harry Evringham blew into the farmhouse, wet from his drive from the station, and was severally hugged, kissed, and shaken by the three who waited eagerly to receive him.
certainlyadverbUS /ˈsɜːrtənli/
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading The month that ensued was perhaps the happiest that had ever come into the lives of either of the quartette; certainly it was the happiest period to the married pair who had waited ten years for their wedding trip.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The month that ensued was perhaps the happiest that had ever come into the lives of either of the quartette; certainly it was the happiest period to the married pair who had waited ten years for their wedding trip.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading One morning when Jewel awoke it was with a sensation that the day was important.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The days were filled with rowing, sailing, swimming, riding, driving, picnics, walks, talks, and _dolce far niente_ evenings, when the wind was still and the moon silvered field and sea.
dolceadverbUS /ˈdoʊltʃeɪ/
gently and sweetly
From this reading The days were filled with rowing, sailing, swimming, riding, driving, picnics, walks, talks, and _dolce far niente_ evenings, when the wind was still and the moon silvered field and sea.
driveverbUS /draɪv/
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading THE BIRTHDAY One stormy evening Harry Evringham blew into the farmhouse, wet from his drive from the station, and was severally hugged, kissed, and shaken by the three who waited eagerly to receive him.
drivingadjectiveUS /ˈdraɪvɪŋ/
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading The days were filled with rowing, sailing, swimming, riding, driving, picnics, walks, talks, and _dolce far niente_ evenings, when the wind was still and the moon silvered field and sea.
eagerlyadverbUS /ˈiːɡərli/
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading THE BIRTHDAY One stormy evening Harry Evringham blew into the farmhouse, wet from his drive from the station, and was severally hugged, kissed, and shaken by the three who waited eagerly to receive him.
eitherdeterminerUS /ˈiːðər/
one or the other of two
From this reading The month that ensued was perhaps the happiest that had ever come into the lives of either of the quartette; certainly it was the happiest period to the married pair who had waited ten years for their wedding trip.
ensuedverbUS /ɪnˈsuːd/
past form of “ensue” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
From this reading The month that ensued was perhaps the happiest that had ever come into the lives of either of the quartette; certainly it was the happiest period to the married pair who had waited ten years for their wedding trip.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading THE BIRTHDAY One stormy evening Harry Evringham blew into the farmhouse, wet from his drive from the station, and was severally hugged, kissed, and shaken by the three who waited eagerly to receive him.
eveningsnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋz/
plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The days were filled with rowing, sailing, swimming, riding, driving, picnics, walks, talks, and _dolce far niente_ evenings, when the wind was still and the moon silvered field and sea.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading The month that ensued was perhaps the happiest that had ever come into the lives of either of the quartette; certainly it was the happiest period to the married pair who had waited ten years for their wedding trip.
Evringham
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE BIRTHDAY One stormy evening Harry Evringham blew into the farmhouse, wet from his drive from the station, and was severally hugged, kissed, and shaken by the three who waited eagerly to receive him.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The days were filled with rowing, sailing, swimming, riding, driving, picnics, walks, talks, and _dolce far niente_ evenings, when the wind was still and the moon silvered field and sea.
farmhousenounUS /ˈfɑːrmhaʊs/
house for a farmer and family
From this reading THE BIRTHDAY One stormy evening Harry Evringham blew into the farmhouse, wet from his drive from the station, and was severally hugged, kissed, and shaken by the three who waited eagerly to receive him.
fieldnounUS /fiːld/
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading The days were filled with rowing, sailing, swimming, riding, driving, picnics, walks, talks, and _dolce far niente_ evenings, when the wind was still and the moon silvered field and sea.
filledadjectiveUS /fɪld/
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading The days were filled with rowing, sailing, swimming, riding, driving, picnics, walks, talks, and _dolce far niente_ evenings, when the wind was still and the moon silvered field and sea.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The month that ensued was perhaps the happiest that had ever come into the lives of either of the quartette; certainly it was the happiest period to the married pair who had waited ten years for their wedding trip.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE BIRTHDAY One stormy evening Harry Evringham blew into the farmhouse, wet from his drive from the station, and was severally hugged, kissed, and shaken by the three who waited eagerly to receive him.
goldenrodnounUS /ˈɡoʊldənrɑːd/
any of numerous chiefly summer-blooming and fall-blooming North American plants especially of the genus Solidago
From this reading The happy hours were winged, the goldenrod strewed the land with sunshine, and August slipped away.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The month that ensued was perhaps the happiest that had ever come into the lives of either of the quartette; certainly it was the happiest period to the married pair who had waited ten years for their wedding trip.
happiestadjectiveUS /ˈhæpiəst/
superlative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading The month that ensued was perhaps the happiest that had ever come into the lives of either of the quartette; certainly it was the happiest period to the married pair who had waited ten years for their wedding trip.
happyadjectiveUS /ˈhæpi/
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading The happy hours were winged, the goldenrod strewed the land with sunshine, and August slipped away.
HarryverbUS /ˈheri/
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading THE BIRTHDAY One stormy evening Harry Evringham blew into the farmhouse, wet from his drive from the station, and was severally hugged, kissed, and shaken by the three who waited eagerly to receive him.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE BIRTHDAY One stormy evening Harry Evringham blew into the farmhouse, wet from his drive from the station, and was severally hugged, kissed, and shaken by the three who waited eagerly to receive him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE BIRTHDAY One stormy evening Harry Evringham blew into the farmhouse, wet from his drive from the station, and was severally hugged, kissed, and shaken by the three who waited eagerly to receive him.
hoursnounUS /ˈaʊərz/
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading The happy hours were winged, the goldenrod strewed the land with sunshine, and August slipped away.
huggedverbUS /hʌɡd/
inflected form of “hug” — hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness
From this reading THE BIRTHDAY One stormy evening Harry Evringham blew into the farmhouse, wet from his drive from the station, and was severally hugged, kissed, and shaken by the three who waited eagerly to receive him.
importantadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtənt/
of great significance or value
From this reading One morning when Jewel awoke it was with a sensation that the day was important.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE BIRTHDAY One stormy evening Harry Evringham blew into the farmhouse, wet from his drive from the station, and was severally hugged, kissed, and shaken by the three who waited eagerly to receive him.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The month that ensued was perhaps the happiest that had ever come into the lives of either of the quartette; certainly it was the happiest period to the married pair who had waited ten years for their wedding trip.
JewelnounUS /ˈdʒuːəl/
a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
From this reading One morning when Jewel awoke it was with a sensation that the day was important.
kissedverbUS /kɪst/
past form of “kiss” — touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.
From this reading THE BIRTHDAY One stormy evening Harry Evringham blew into the farmhouse, wet from his drive from the station, and was severally hugged, kissed, and shaken by the three who waited eagerly to receive him.
landnounUS /lænd/
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading The happy hours were winged, the goldenrod strewed the land with sunshine, and August slipped away.
livesnounUS /lɪvz/
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The month that ensued was perhaps the happiest that had ever come into the lives of either of the quartette; certainly it was the happiest period to the married pair who had waited ten years for their wedding trip.
marriedadjectiveUS /ˈmerid/
joined in matrimony
From this reading The month that ensued was perhaps the happiest that had ever come into the lives of either of the quartette; certainly it was the happiest period to the married pair who had waited ten years for their wedding trip.
monthnounUS /mʌnθ/
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading The month that ensued was perhaps the happiest that had ever come into the lives of either of the quartette; certainly it was the happiest period to the married pair who had waited ten years for their wedding trip.
moonnounUS /muːn/
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading The days were filled with rowing, sailing, swimming, riding, driving, picnics, walks, talks, and _dolce far niente_ evenings, when the wind was still and the moon silvered field and sea.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading One morning when Jewel awoke it was with a sensation that the day was important.
niente
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The days were filled with rowing, sailing, swimming, riding, driving, picnics, walks, talks, and _dolce far niente_ evenings, when the wind was still and the moon silvered field and sea.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The month that ensued was perhaps the happiest that had ever come into the lives of either of the quartette; certainly it was the happiest period to the married pair who had waited ten years for their wedding trip.
OnepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE BIRTHDAY One stormy evening Harry Evringham blew into the farmhouse, wet from his drive from the station, and was severally hugged, kissed, and shaken by the three who waited eagerly to receive him.
pairnounUS /per/
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading The month that ensued was perhaps the happiest that had ever come into the lives of either of the quartette; certainly it was the happiest period to the married pair who had waited ten years for their wedding trip.
perhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading The month that ensued was perhaps the happiest that had ever come into the lives of either of the quartette; certainly it was the happiest period to the married pair who had waited ten years for their wedding trip.
periodnounUS /ˈpɪriəd/
an amount of time
From this reading The month that ensued was perhaps the happiest that had ever come into the lives of either of the quartette; certainly it was the happiest period to the married pair who had waited ten years for their wedding trip.
picnicsnounUS /ˈpɪknɪks/
plural of “picnic” — a day devoted to an outdoor social gathering
From this reading The days were filled with rowing, sailing, swimming, riding, driving, picnics, walks, talks, and _dolce far niente_ evenings, when the wind was still and the moon silvered field and sea.
quartettenoun
four performers or singers who perform together
From this reading The month that ensued was perhaps the happiest that had ever come into the lives of either of the quartette; certainly it was the happiest period to the married pair who had waited ten years for their wedding trip.
receiveverbUS /rəˈsiːv/
get something; come into possession of
From this reading THE BIRTHDAY One stormy evening Harry Evringham blew into the farmhouse, wet from his drive from the station, and was severally hugged, kissed, and shaken by the three who waited eagerly to receive him.
ridingnounUS /ˈraɪdɪŋ/
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading The days were filled with rowing, sailing, swimming, riding, driving, picnics, walks, talks, and _dolce far niente_ evenings, when the wind was still and the moon silvered field and sea.
rowingnounUS /ˈroʊɪŋ/
the act of rowing as a sport
From this reading The days were filled with rowing, sailing, swimming, riding, driving, picnics, walks, talks, and _dolce far niente_ evenings, when the wind was still and the moon silvered field and sea.
sailingnounUS /ˈseɪlɪŋ/
the work of a sailor
From this reading The days were filled with rowing, sailing, swimming, riding, driving, picnics, walks, talks, and _dolce far niente_ evenings, when the wind was still and the moon silvered field and sea.
seanounUS /siː/
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The days were filled with rowing, sailing, swimming, riding, driving, picnics, walks, talks, and _dolce far niente_ evenings, when the wind was still and the moon silvered field and sea.
sensationnounUS /senˈseɪʃən/
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading One morning when Jewel awoke it was with a sensation that the day was important.
severallyadverbUS /ˈsevrəli/
apart from others
From this reading THE BIRTHDAY One stormy evening Harry Evringham blew into the farmhouse, wet from his drive from the station, and was severally hugged, kissed, and shaken by the three who waited eagerly to receive him.
shakenadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪkən/
disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock
From this reading THE BIRTHDAY One stormy evening Harry Evringham blew into the farmhouse, wet from his drive from the station, and was severally hugged, kissed, and shaken by the three who waited eagerly to receive him.
silvered
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The days were filled with rowing, sailing, swimming, riding, driving, picnics, walks, talks, and _dolce far niente_ evenings, when the wind was still and the moon silvered field and sea.
slippedverbUS /slɪpt/
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading The happy hours were winged, the goldenrod strewed the land with sunshine, and August slipped away.
stationnounUS /ˈsteɪʃən/
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading THE BIRTHDAY One stormy evening Harry Evringham blew into the farmhouse, wet from his drive from the station, and was severally hugged, kissed, and shaken by the three who waited eagerly to receive him.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading The days were filled with rowing, sailing, swimming, riding, driving, picnics, walks, talks, and _dolce far niente_ evenings, when the wind was still and the moon silvered field and sea.
stormyadjectiveUS /ˈstɔːrmi/
(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion
From this reading THE BIRTHDAY One stormy evening Harry Evringham blew into the farmhouse, wet from his drive from the station, and was severally hugged, kissed, and shaken by the three who waited eagerly to receive him.
strewed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The happy hours were winged, the goldenrod strewed the land with sunshine, and August slipped away.
sunshinenounUS /ˈsʌnʃaɪn/
the rays of the sun
From this reading The happy hours were winged, the goldenrod strewed the land with sunshine, and August slipped away.
swimmingnounUS /ˈswɪmɪŋ/
the act of swimming
From this reading The days were filled with rowing, sailing, swimming, riding, driving, picnics, walks, talks, and _dolce far niente_ evenings, when the wind was still and the moon silvered field and sea.
talksnounUS /tɔːks/
a discussion intended to produce an agreement
From this reading The days were filled with rowing, sailing, swimming, riding, driving, picnics, walks, talks, and _dolce far niente_ evenings, when the wind was still and the moon silvered field and sea.
tennounUS /ten/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading The month that ensued was perhaps the happiest that had ever come into the lives of either of the quartette; certainly it was the happiest period to the married pair who had waited ten years for their wedding trip.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The month that ensued was perhaps the happiest that had ever come into the lives of either of the quartette; certainly it was the happiest period to the married pair who had waited ten years for their wedding trip.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BIRTHDAY One stormy evening Harry Evringham blew into the farmhouse, wet from his drive from the station, and was severally hugged, kissed, and shaken by the three who waited eagerly to receive him.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The month that ensued was perhaps the happiest that had ever come into the lives of either of the quartette; certainly it was the happiest period to the married pair who had waited ten years for their wedding trip.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading THE BIRTHDAY One stormy evening Harry Evringham blew into the farmhouse, wet from his drive from the station, and was severally hugged, kissed, and shaken by the three who waited eagerly to receive him.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE BIRTHDAY One stormy evening Harry Evringham blew into the farmhouse, wet from his drive from the station, and was severally hugged, kissed, and shaken by the three who waited eagerly to receive him.
tripnounUS /trɪp/
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading The month that ensued was perhaps the happiest that had ever come into the lives of either of the quartette; certainly it was the happiest period to the married pair who had waited ten years for their wedding trip.
waitedverbUS /ˈweɪtɪd/
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading THE BIRTHDAY One stormy evening Harry Evringham blew into the farmhouse, wet from his drive from the station, and was severally hugged, kissed, and shaken by the three who waited eagerly to receive him.
walksnounUS /wɔːks/
plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot
From this reading The days were filled with rowing, sailing, swimming, riding, driving, picnics, walks, talks, and _dolce far niente_ evenings, when the wind was still and the moon silvered field and sea.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE BIRTHDAY One stormy evening Harry Evringham blew into the farmhouse, wet from his drive from the station, and was severally hugged, kissed, and shaken by the three who waited eagerly to receive him.
weddingnounUS /ˈwedɪŋ/
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading The month that ensued was perhaps the happiest that had ever come into the lives of either of the quartette; certainly it was the happiest period to the married pair who had waited ten years for their wedding trip.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The days were filled with rowing, sailing, swimming, riding, driving, picnics, walks, talks, and _dolce far niente_ evenings, when the wind was still and the moon silvered field and sea.
wetadjectiveUS /wet/
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading THE BIRTHDAY One stormy evening Harry Evringham blew into the farmhouse, wet from his drive from the station, and was severally hugged, kissed, and shaken by the three who waited eagerly to receive him.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading The days were filled with rowing, sailing, swimming, riding, driving, picnics, walks, talks, and _dolce far niente_ evenings, when the wind was still and the moon silvered field and sea.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading THE BIRTHDAY One stormy evening Harry Evringham blew into the farmhouse, wet from his drive from the station, and was severally hugged, kissed, and shaken by the three who waited eagerly to receive him.
windnounUS /waɪnd/
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The days were filled with rowing, sailing, swimming, riding, driving, picnics, walks, talks, and _dolce far niente_ evenings, when the wind was still and the moon silvered field and sea.
wingedadjectiveUS /wɪŋd/
having wings or as if having wings of a specified kind
From this reading The happy hours were winged, the goldenrod strewed the land with sunshine, and August slipped away.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The days were filled with rowing, sailing, swimming, riding, driving, picnics, walks, talks, and _dolce far niente_ evenings, when the wind was still and the moon silvered field and sea.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading The month that ensued was perhaps the happiest that had ever come into the lives of either of the quartette; certainly it was the happiest period to the married pair who had waited ten years for their wedding trip.
