used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TWO OF A TRADE _This comic story or this tragic jest_ _May make you laugh or cry, as you think best._ GAY, Prologue to “The What D’ye Call It?”
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Day after day there was the lazy pomp of high summer; massive white clouds in a blue sky, a spacious voluptuousness, a languid glory.
alleviationnounUS /əˌliːviˈeɪʃən/
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading The corn was now cut, and this too was a curious alleviation of the gnawing at her heart.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But Jinny felt less melancholy on the rare days when sea-mists rolled in from the marshes and spectral sheep were heard tinkling from dim meadows.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading TWO OF A TRADE _This comic story or this tragic jest_ _May make you laugh or cry, as you think best._ GAY, Prologue to “The What D’ye Call It?”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The corn was now cut, and this too was a curious alleviation of the gnawing at her heart.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading I THE darkest season in Jinny’s life—outwardly a feast of light—was come to the crowning mockery of its August splendour.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading TWO OF A TRADE _This comic story or this tragic jest_ _May make you laugh or cry, as you think best._ GAY, Prologue to “The What D’ye Call It?”
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Day after day there was the lazy pomp of high summer; massive white clouds in a blue sky, a spacious voluptuousness, a languid glory.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Jinny felt less melancholy on the rare days when sea-mists rolled in from the marshes and spectral sheep were heard tinkling from dim meadows.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading TWO OF A TRADE _This comic story or this tragic jest_ _May make you laugh or cry, as you think best._ GAY, Prologue to “The What D’ye Call It?”
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading Day after day there was the lazy pomp of high summer; massive white clouds in a blue sky, a spacious voluptuousness, a languid glory.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I THE darkest season in Jinny’s life—outwardly a feast of light—was come to the crowning mockery of its August splendour.
comicadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmɪk/
arousing or provoking laughter
From this reading TWO OF A TRADE _This comic story or this tragic jest_ _May make you laugh or cry, as you think best._ GAY, Prologue to “The What D’ye Call It?”
tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times
From this reading The corn was now cut, and this too was a curious alleviation of the gnawing at her heart.
crowningadjectiveUS /ˈkraʊnɪŋ/
representing a level of the highest possible achievement or attainment
From this reading I THE darkest season in Jinny’s life—outwardly a feast of light—was come to the crowning mockery of its August splendour.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading TWO OF A TRADE _This comic story or this tragic jest_ _May make you laugh or cry, as you think best._ GAY, Prologue to “The What D’ye Call It?”
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading The corn was now cut, and this too was a curious alleviation of the gnawing at her heart.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading The corn was now cut, and this too was a curious alleviation of the gnawing at her heart.
D'ye
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From this reading TWO OF A TRADE _This comic story or this tragic jest_ _May make you laugh or cry, as you think best._ GAY, Prologue to “The What D’ye Call It?”
darkestadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkəst/
superlative of “dark” — devoid of or deficient in light or brightness; shadowed or black
From this reading I THE darkest season in Jinny’s life—outwardly a feast of light—was come to the crowning mockery of its August splendour.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Day after day there was the lazy pomp of high summer; massive white clouds in a blue sky, a spacious voluptuousness, a languid glory.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading But Jinny felt less melancholy on the rare days when sea-mists rolled in from the marshes and spectral sheep were heard tinkling from dim meadows.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading But Jinny felt less melancholy on the rare days when sea-mists rolled in from the marshes and spectral sheep were heard tinkling from dim meadows.
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading I THE darkest season in Jinny’s life—outwardly a feast of light—was come to the crowning mockery of its August splendour.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading But Jinny felt less melancholy on the rare days when sea-mists rolled in from the marshes and spectral sheep were heard tinkling from dim meadows.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But Jinny felt less melancholy on the rare days when sea-mists rolled in from the marshes and spectral sheep were heard tinkling from dim meadows.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading TWO OF A TRADE _This comic story or this tragic jest_ _May make you laugh or cry, as you think best._ GAY, Prologue to “The What D’ye Call It?”
a state of high honor
From this reading Day after day there was the lazy pomp of high summer; massive white clouds in a blue sky, a spacious voluptuousness, a languid glory.
gnawingverbUS /ˈnɔːɪŋ/
-ing form of “gnaw” — bite or chew on with the teeth
From this reading The corn was now cut, and this too was a curious alleviation of the gnawing at her heart.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading But Jinny felt less melancholy on the rare days when sea-mists rolled in from the marshes and spectral sheep were heard tinkling from dim meadows.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading The corn was now cut, and this too was a curious alleviation of the gnawing at her heart.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The corn was now cut, and this too was a curious alleviation of the gnawing at her heart.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Day after day there was the lazy pomp of high summer; massive white clouds in a blue sky, a spacious voluptuousness, a languid glory.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I THE darkest season in Jinny’s life—outwardly a feast of light—was come to the crowning mockery of its August splendour.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I THE darkest season in Jinny’s life—outwardly a feast of light—was come to the crowning mockery of its August splendour.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading TWO OF A TRADE _This comic story or this tragic jest_ _May make you laugh or cry, as you think best._ GAY, Prologue to “The What D’ye Call It?”
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading I THE darkest season in Jinny’s life—outwardly a feast of light—was come to the crowning mockery of its August splendour.
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading TWO OF A TRADE _This comic story or this tragic jest_ _May make you laugh or cry, as you think best._ GAY, Prologue to “The What D’ye Call It?”
Jinny
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From this reading But Jinny felt less melancholy on the rare days when sea-mists rolled in from the marshes and spectral sheep were heard tinkling from dim meadows.
Jinny's
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From this reading I THE darkest season in Jinny’s life—outwardly a feast of light—was come to the crowning mockery of its August splendour.
languidadjectiveUS /ˈlæŋɡwəd/
lacking spirit or liveliness
From this reading Day after day there was the lazy pomp of high summer; massive white clouds in a blue sky, a spacious voluptuousness, a languid glory.
the sound of laughing
From this reading TWO OF A TRADE _This comic story or this tragic jest_ _May make you laugh or cry, as you think best._ GAY, Prologue to “The What D’ye Call It?”
lazyadjectiveUS /ˈleɪzi/
moving slowly and gently
From this reading Day after day there was the lazy pomp of high summer; massive white clouds in a blue sky, a spacious voluptuousness, a languid glory.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading But Jinny felt less melancholy on the rare days when sea-mists rolled in from the marshes and spectral sheep were heard tinkling from dim meadows.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading I THE darkest season in Jinny’s life—outwardly a feast of light—was come to the crowning mockery of its August splendour.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading I THE darkest season in Jinny’s life—outwardly a feast of light—was come to the crowning mockery of its August splendour.
engage in
From this reading TWO OF A TRADE _This comic story or this tragic jest_ _May make you laugh or cry, as you think best._ GAY, Prologue to “The What D’ye Call It?”
marshesnounUS /ˈmɑːrʃəz/
plural of “marsh” — low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation; usually is a transition zone between land and water
From this reading But Jinny felt less melancholy on the rare days when sea-mists rolled in from the marshes and spectral sheep were heard tinkling from dim meadows.
massiveadjectiveUS /ˈmæsɪv/
imposing in size or bulk or solidity
From this reading Day after day there was the lazy pomp of high summer; massive white clouds in a blue sky, a spacious voluptuousness, a languid glory.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading TWO OF A TRADE _This comic story or this tragic jest_ _May make you laugh or cry, as you think best._ GAY, Prologue to “The What D’ye Call It?”
meadowsnounUS /ˈmedoʊz/
plural of “meadow” — a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay
From this reading But Jinny felt less melancholy on the rare days when sea-mists rolled in from the marshes and spectral sheep were heard tinkling from dim meadows.
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading But Jinny felt less melancholy on the rare days when sea-mists rolled in from the marshes and spectral sheep were heard tinkling from dim meadows.
mockerynounUS /ˈmɑːkəri/
showing your contempt by derision
From this reading I THE darkest season in Jinny’s life—outwardly a feast of light—was come to the crowning mockery of its August splendour.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The corn was now cut, and this too was a curious alleviation of the gnawing at her heart.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TWO OF A TRADE _This comic story or this tragic jest_ _May make you laugh or cry, as you think best._ GAY, Prologue to “The What D’ye Call It?”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But Jinny felt less melancholy on the rare days when sea-mists rolled in from the marshes and spectral sheep were heard tinkling from dim meadows.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading TWO OF A TRADE _This comic story or this tragic jest_ _May make you laugh or cry, as you think best._ GAY, Prologue to “The What D’ye Call It?”
outwardlyadverbUS /ˈaʊtwərdli/
with respect to the outside
From this reading I THE darkest season in Jinny’s life—outwardly a feast of light—was come to the crowning mockery of its August splendour.
pompnounUS /pɑːmp/
cheap or pretentious or vain display
From this reading Day after day there was the lazy pomp of high summer; massive white clouds in a blue sky, a spacious voluptuousness, a languid glory.
ProloguenounUS /ˈproʊlɑːɡ/
an introduction to a play
From this reading TWO OF A TRADE _This comic story or this tragic jest_ _May make you laugh or cry, as you think best._ GAY, Prologue to “The What D’ye Call It?”
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading But Jinny felt less melancholy on the rare days when sea-mists rolled in from the marshes and spectral sheep were heard tinkling from dim meadows.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading But Jinny felt less melancholy on the rare days when sea-mists rolled in from the marshes and spectral sheep were heard tinkling from dim meadows.
sea-mists
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From this reading But Jinny felt less melancholy on the rare days when sea-mists rolled in from the marshes and spectral sheep were heard tinkling from dim meadows.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading I THE darkest season in Jinny’s life—outwardly a feast of light—was come to the crowning mockery of its August splendour.
woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat
From this reading But Jinny felt less melancholy on the rare days when sea-mists rolled in from the marshes and spectral sheep were heard tinkling from dim meadows.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Day after day there was the lazy pomp of high summer; massive white clouds in a blue sky, a spacious voluptuousness, a languid glory.
spaciousadjectiveUS /ˈspeɪʃəs/
very large in expanse or scope
From this reading Day after day there was the lazy pomp of high summer; massive white clouds in a blue sky, a spacious voluptuousness, a languid glory.
spectraladjectiveUS /ˈspektrəl/
of or relating to a spectrum
From this reading But Jinny felt less melancholy on the rare days when sea-mists rolled in from the marshes and spectral sheep were heard tinkling from dim meadows.
splendournoun
a quality that outshines the usual
From this reading I THE darkest season in Jinny’s life—outwardly a feast of light—was come to the crowning mockery of its August splendour.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading TWO OF A TRADE _This comic story or this tragic jest_ _May make you laugh or cry, as you think best._ GAY, Prologue to “The What D’ye Call It?”
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading Day after day there was the lazy pomp of high summer; massive white clouds in a blue sky, a spacious voluptuousness, a languid glory.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TWO OF A TRADE _This comic story or this tragic jest_ _May make you laugh or cry, as you think best._ GAY, Prologue to “The What D’ye Call It?”
in or at that place or location
From this reading Day after day there was the lazy pomp of high summer; massive white clouds in a blue sky, a spacious voluptuousness, a languid glory.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading TWO OF A TRADE _This comic story or this tragic jest_ _May make you laugh or cry, as you think best._ GAY, Prologue to “The What D’ye Call It?”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading TWO OF A TRADE _This comic story or this tragic jest_ _May make you laugh or cry, as you think best._ GAY, Prologue to “The What D’ye Call It?”
tinklingadjectiveUS /ˈtɪŋkəlɪŋ/
like the short high ringing sound of a small bell
From this reading But Jinny felt less melancholy on the rare days when sea-mists rolled in from the marshes and spectral sheep were heard tinkling from dim meadows.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TWO OF A TRADE _This comic story or this tragic jest_ _May make you laugh or cry, as you think best._ GAY, Prologue to “The What D’ye Call It?”
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The corn was now cut, and this too was a curious alleviation of the gnawing at her heart.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading TWO OF A TRADE _This comic story or this tragic jest_ _May make you laugh or cry, as you think best._ GAY, Prologue to “The What D’ye Call It?”
tragicadjectiveUS /ˈtrædʒɪk/
very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction
From this reading TWO OF A TRADE _This comic story or this tragic jest_ _May make you laugh or cry, as you think best._ GAY, Prologue to “The What D’ye Call It?”
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading TWO OF A TRADE _This comic story or this tragic jest_ _May make you laugh or cry, as you think best._ GAY, Prologue to “The What D’ye Call It?”
voluptuousnessnoun
the quality of being attractive and exciting (especially sexually exciting)
From this reading Day after day there was the lazy pomp of high summer; massive white clouds in a blue sky, a spacious voluptuousness, a languid glory.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I THE darkest season in Jinny’s life—outwardly a feast of light—was come to the crowning mockery of its August splendour.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But Jinny felt less melancholy on the rare days when sea-mists rolled in from the marshes and spectral sheep were heard tinkling from dim meadows.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading TWO OF A TRADE _This comic story or this tragic jest_ _May make you laugh or cry, as you think best._ GAY, Prologue to “The What D’ye Call It?”
at the time that
From this reading But Jinny felt less melancholy on the rare days when sea-mists rolled in from the marshes and spectral sheep were heard tinkling from dim meadows.
a Caucasian
From this reading Day after day there was the lazy pomp of high summer; massive white clouds in a blue sky, a spacious voluptuousness, a languid glory.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading TWO OF A TRADE _This comic story or this tragic jest_ _May make you laugh or cry, as you think best._ GAY, Prologue to “The What D’ye Call It?”
