used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One night the forest was fairly green, but early risers next morning found that in the darkness while they slept the hickories had been touched to gold, the oaks smitten with a promise of the glowing mahogany-red which was to be theirs.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading The varying dark greens of balsam and fir, pine and cedar, heightened by contrast the glow of colour, while the dim blue sky above set its note of tender distance and forgetfulness.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading The Baptising October had led forth her train across the Cumberlands.
altarnounUS /ˈɔːltər/
the table in Christian churches where communion is given
From this reading On a thousand mountain peaks smoked and smouldered, flared and flamed the altar fires of autumn.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sourwood and sumach blazed; the woodbine flung its banner of blood, chestnuts were yellow where the nuts dropped through them from loosened burs.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading On a thousand mountain peaks smoked and smouldered, flared and flamed the altar fires of autumn.
balsamnounUS /ˈbɔːlsəm/
any seed plant yielding balsam
From this reading The varying dark greens of balsam and fir, pine and cedar, heightened by contrast the glow of colour, while the dim blue sky above set its note of tender distance and forgetfulness.
bannernounUS /ˈbænər/
long strip of cloth or paper used for decoration or advertising
From this reading Sourwood and sumach blazed; the woodbine flung its banner of blood, chestnuts were yellow where the nuts dropped through them from loosened burs.
Baptising
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From this reading The Baptising October had led forth her train across the Cumberlands.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading One night the forest was fairly green, but early risers next morning found that in the darkness while they slept the hickories had been touched to gold, the oaks smitten with a promise of the glowing mahogany-red which was to be theirs.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading One night the forest was fairly green, but early risers next morning found that in the darkness while they slept the hickories had been touched to gold, the oaks smitten with a promise of the glowing mahogany-red which was to be theirs.
blazedverbUS /bleɪzd/
past form of “blaze” — shine brightly and intensively
From this reading Sourwood and sumach blazed; the woodbine flung its banner of blood, chestnuts were yellow where the nuts dropped through them from loosened burs.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading Sourwood and sumach blazed; the woodbine flung its banner of blood, chestnuts were yellow where the nuts dropped through them from loosened burs.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading The varying dark greens of balsam and fir, pine and cedar, heightened by contrast the glow of colour, while the dim blue sky above set its note of tender distance and forgetfulness.
burs
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From this reading Sourwood and sumach blazed; the woodbine flung its banner of blood, chestnuts were yellow where the nuts dropped through them from loosened burs.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading One night the forest was fairly green, but early risers next morning found that in the darkness while they slept the hickories had been touched to gold, the oaks smitten with a promise of the glowing mahogany-red which was to be theirs.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The varying dark greens of balsam and fir, pine and cedar, heightened by contrast the glow of colour, while the dim blue sky above set its note of tender distance and forgetfulness.
cedarnounUS /ˈsiːdər/
any of numerous trees of the family Cupressaceae that resemble cedars
From this reading The varying dark greens of balsam and fir, pine and cedar, heightened by contrast the glow of colour, while the dim blue sky above set its note of tender distance and forgetfulness.
chestnutsnounUS /ˈtʃesnəts/
plural of “chestnut” — wood of any of various chestnut trees of the genus Castanea
From this reading Sourwood and sumach blazed; the woodbine flung its banner of blood, chestnuts were yellow where the nuts dropped through them from loosened burs.
having or capable of producing colors
From this reading The varying dark greens of balsam and fir, pine and cedar, heightened by contrast the glow of colour, while the dim blue sky above set its note of tender distance and forgetfulness.
contrastnounUS /ˈkɑːntræst/
the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
From this reading The varying dark greens of balsam and fir, pine and cedar, heightened by contrast the glow of colour, while the dim blue sky above set its note of tender distance and forgetfulness.
Cumberlands
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From this reading The Baptising October had led forth her train across the Cumberlands.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The varying dark greens of balsam and fir, pine and cedar, heightened by contrast the glow of colour, while the dim blue sky above set its note of tender distance and forgetfulness.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading One night the forest was fairly green, but early risers next morning found that in the darkness while they slept the hickories had been touched to gold, the oaks smitten with a promise of the glowing mahogany-red which was to be theirs.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading The varying dark greens of balsam and fir, pine and cedar, heightened by contrast the glow of colour, while the dim blue sky above set its note of tender distance and forgetfulness.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading The varying dark greens of balsam and fir, pine and cedar, heightened by contrast the glow of colour, while the dim blue sky above set its note of tender distance and forgetfulness.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading Sourwood and sumach blazed; the woodbine flung its banner of blood, chestnuts were yellow where the nuts dropped through them from loosened burs.
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 One night the forest was fairly green, but early risers next morning found that in the darkness while they slept the hickories had been touched to gold, the oaks smitten with a promise of the glowing mahogany-red which was to be theirs.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading One night the forest was fairly green, but early risers next morning found that in the darkness while they slept the hickories had been touched to gold, the oaks smitten with a promise of the glowing mahogany-red which was to be theirs.
firnounUS /fɜːr/
nonresinous wood of a fir tree
From this reading The varying dark greens of balsam and fir, pine and cedar, heightened by contrast the glow of colour, while the dim blue sky above set its note of tender distance and forgetfulness.
plural of “fire” — the event of something burning (often destructive)
From this reading On a thousand mountain peaks smoked and smouldered, flared and flamed the altar fires of autumn.
flamedverbUS /fleɪmd/
past form of “flame” — shine with a sudden light
From this reading On a thousand mountain peaks smoked and smouldered, flared and flamed the altar fires of autumn.
flaredverbUS /flerd/
past form of “flare” — burn brightly
From this reading On a thousand mountain peaks smoked and smouldered, flared and flamed the altar fires of autumn.
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading Sourwood and sumach blazed; the woodbine flung its banner of blood, chestnuts were yellow where the nuts dropped through them from loosened burs.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading One night the forest was fairly green, but early risers next morning found that in the darkness while they slept the hickories had been touched to gold, the oaks smitten with a promise of the glowing mahogany-red which was to be theirs.
forgetfulnessnoun
tendency to forget
From this reading The varying dark greens of balsam and fir, pine and cedar, heightened by contrast the glow of colour, while the dim blue sky above set its note of tender distance and forgetfulness.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The Baptising October had led forth her train across the Cumberlands.
set up or found
From this reading One night the forest was fairly green, but early risers next morning found that in the darkness while they slept the hickories had been touched to gold, the oaks smitten with a promise of the glowing mahogany-red which was to be theirs.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Sourwood and sumach blazed; the woodbine flung its banner of blood, chestnuts were yellow where the nuts dropped through them from loosened burs.
an alert and refreshed state
From this reading The varying dark greens of balsam and fir, pine and cedar, heightened by contrast the glow of colour, while the dim blue sky above set its note of tender distance and forgetfulness.
glowingadjectiveUS /ˈɡloʊɪŋ/
highly enthusiastic
From this reading One night the forest was fairly green, but early risers next morning found that in the darkness while they slept the hickories had been touched to gold, the oaks smitten with a promise of the glowing mahogany-red which was to be theirs.
coins made of gold
From this reading One night the forest was fairly green, but early risers next morning found that in the darkness while they slept the hickories had been touched to gold, the oaks smitten with a promise of the glowing mahogany-red which was to be theirs.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading One night the forest was fairly green, but early risers next morning found that in the darkness while they slept the hickories had been touched to gold, the oaks smitten with a promise of the glowing mahogany-red which was to be theirs.
greensnounUS /ɡriːnz/
any of various leafy plants or their leaves and stems eaten as vegetables
From this reading The varying dark greens of balsam and fir, pine and cedar, heightened by contrast the glow of colour, while the dim blue sky above set its note of tender distance and forgetfulness.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Baptising October had led forth her train across the Cumberlands.
heightenedverbUS /ˈhaɪtənd/
past form of “heighten” — become more extreme
From this reading The varying dark greens of balsam and fir, pine and cedar, heightened by contrast the glow of colour, while the dim blue sky above set its note of tender distance and forgetfulness.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The Baptising October had led forth her train across the Cumberlands.
hickoriesnounUS /ˈhɪkəriz/
plural of “hickory” — valuable tough heavy hardwood from various hickory trees
From this reading One night the forest was fairly green, but early risers next morning found that in the darkness while they slept the hickories had been touched to gold, the oaks smitten with a promise of the glowing mahogany-red which was to be theirs.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One night the forest was fairly green, but early risers next morning found that in the darkness while they slept the hickories had been touched to gold, the oaks smitten with a promise of the glowing mahogany-red which was to be theirs.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Sourwood and sumach blazed; the woodbine flung its banner of blood, chestnuts were yellow where the nuts dropped through them from loosened burs.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading The Baptising October had led forth her train across the Cumberlands.
loosenedadjectiveUS /ˈluːsənd/
straightened out
From this reading Sourwood and sumach blazed; the woodbine flung its banner of blood, chestnuts were yellow where the nuts dropped through them from loosened burs.
mahogany-redadjective
of brown tinged with red
From this reading One night the forest was fairly green, but early risers next morning found that in the darkness while they slept the hickories had been touched to gold, the oaks smitten with a promise of the glowing mahogany-red which was to be theirs.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading One night the forest was fairly green, but early risers next morning found that in the darkness while they slept the hickories had been touched to gold, the oaks smitten with a promise of the glowing mahogany-red which was to be theirs.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading On a thousand mountain peaks smoked and smouldered, flared and flamed the altar fires of autumn.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading One night the forest was fairly green, but early risers next morning found that in the darkness while they slept the hickories had been touched to gold, the oaks smitten with a promise of the glowing mahogany-red which was to be theirs.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading One night the forest was fairly green, but early risers next morning found that in the darkness while they slept the hickories had been touched to gold, the oaks smitten with a promise of the glowing mahogany-red which was to be theirs.
a brief written record
From this reading The varying dark greens of balsam and fir, pine and cedar, heightened by contrast the glow of colour, while the dim blue sky above set its note of tender distance and forgetfulness.
nutsadjectiveUS /nʌts/
informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
From this reading Sourwood and sumach blazed; the woodbine flung its banner of blood, chestnuts were yellow where the nuts dropped through them from loosened burs.
oaksnounUS /oʊks/
plural of “oak” — the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading One night the forest was fairly green, but early risers next morning found that in the darkness while they slept the hickories had been touched to gold, the oaks smitten with a promise of the glowing mahogany-red which was to be theirs.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading The Baptising October had led forth her train across the Cumberlands.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One night the forest was fairly green, but early risers next morning found that in the darkness while they slept the hickories had been touched to gold, the oaks smitten with a promise of the glowing mahogany-red which was to be theirs.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On a thousand mountain peaks smoked and smouldered, flared and flamed the altar fires of autumn.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One night the forest was fairly green, but early risers next morning found that in the darkness while they slept the hickories had been touched to gold, the oaks smitten with a promise of the glowing mahogany-red which was to be theirs.
peaksnounUS /piːks/
plural of “peak” — the most extreme possible amount or value
From this reading On a thousand mountain peaks smoked and smouldered, flared and flamed the altar fires of autumn.
pinenounUS /paɪn/
a coniferous tree
From this reading The varying dark greens of balsam and fir, pine and cedar, heightened by contrast the glow of colour, while the dim blue sky above set its note of tender distance and forgetfulness.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading One night the forest was fairly green, but early risers next morning found that in the darkness while they slept the hickories had been touched to gold, the oaks smitten with a promise of the glowing mahogany-red which was to be theirs.
risers
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From this reading One night the forest was fairly green, but early risers next morning found that in the darkness while they slept the hickories had been touched to gold, the oaks smitten with a promise of the glowing mahogany-red which was to be theirs.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The varying dark greens of balsam and fir, pine and cedar, heightened by contrast the glow of colour, while the dim blue sky above set its note of tender distance and forgetfulness.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading The varying dark greens of balsam and fir, pine and cedar, heightened by contrast the glow of colour, while the dim blue sky above set its note of tender distance and forgetfulness.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading One night the forest was fairly green, but early risers next morning found that in the darkness while they slept the hickories had been touched to gold, the oaks smitten with a promise of the glowing mahogany-red which was to be theirs.
smittenadjectiveUS /ˈsmɪtən/
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading One night the forest was fairly green, but early risers next morning found that in the darkness while they slept the hickories had been touched to gold, the oaks smitten with a promise of the glowing mahogany-red which was to be theirs.
smokedadjectiveUS /smoʊkt/
(used especially of meats and fish) dried and cured by hanging in wood smoke
From this reading On a thousand mountain peaks smoked and smouldered, flared and flamed the altar fires of autumn.
smouldered
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From this reading On a thousand mountain peaks smoked and smouldered, flared and flamed the altar fires of autumn.
Sourwoodnoun
deciduous shrubby tree of eastern North America having deeply fissured bark and sprays of small fragrant white flowers and sour-tasting leaves
From this reading Sourwood and sumach blazed; the woodbine flung its banner of blood, chestnuts were yellow where the nuts dropped through them from loosened burs.
sumachnoun
a shrub or tree of the genus Rhus (usually limited to the non-poisonous members of the genus)
From this reading Sourwood and sumach blazed; the woodbine flung its banner of blood, chestnuts were yellow where the nuts dropped through them from loosened burs.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading The varying dark greens of balsam and fir, pine and cedar, heightened by contrast the glow of colour, while the dim blue sky above set its note of tender distance and forgetfulness.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading One night the forest was fairly green, but early risers next morning found that in the darkness while they slept the hickories had been touched to gold, the oaks smitten with a promise of the glowing mahogany-red which was to be theirs.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Baptising October had led forth her train across the Cumberlands.
theirspronounUS /ðerz/
the one or ones belonging to them
From this reading One night the forest was fairly green, but early risers next morning found that in the darkness while they slept the hickories had been touched to gold, the oaks smitten with a promise of the glowing mahogany-red which was to be theirs.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Sourwood and sumach blazed; the woodbine flung its banner of blood, chestnuts were yellow where the nuts dropped through them from loosened burs.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One night the forest was fairly green, but early risers next morning found that in the darkness while they slept the hickories had been touched to gold, the oaks smitten with a promise of the glowing mahogany-red which was to be theirs.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading On a thousand mountain peaks smoked and smouldered, flared and flamed the altar fires of autumn.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Sourwood and sumach blazed; the woodbine flung its banner of blood, chestnuts were yellow where the nuts dropped through them from loosened burs.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One night the forest was fairly green, but early risers next morning found that in the darkness while they slept the hickories had been touched to gold, the oaks smitten with a promise of the glowing mahogany-red which was to be theirs.
having come into contact
From this reading One night the forest was fairly green, but early risers next morning found that in the darkness while they slept the hickories had been touched to gold, the oaks smitten with a promise of the glowing mahogany-red which was to be theirs.
create by training and teaching
From this reading The Baptising October had led forth her train across the Cumberlands.
varyingadjectiveUS /ˈveriɪŋ/
marked by diversity or difference
From this reading The varying dark greens of balsam and fir, pine and cedar, heightened by contrast the glow of colour, while the dim blue sky above set its note of tender distance and forgetfulness.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One night the forest was fairly green, but early risers next morning found that in the darkness while they slept the hickories had been touched to gold, the oaks smitten with a promise of the glowing mahogany-red which was to be theirs.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Sourwood and sumach blazed; the woodbine flung its banner of blood, chestnuts were yellow where the nuts dropped through them from loosened burs.
in or at the place that
From this reading Sourwood and sumach blazed; the woodbine flung its banner of blood, chestnuts were yellow where the nuts dropped through them from loosened burs.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading One night the forest was fairly green, but early risers next morning found that in the darkness while they slept the hickories had been touched to gold, the oaks smitten with a promise of the glowing mahogany-red which was to be theirs.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading One night the forest was fairly green, but early risers next morning found that in the darkness while they slept the hickories had been touched to gold, the oaks smitten with a promise of the glowing mahogany-red which was to be theirs.
in the company of; together with
From this reading One night the forest was fairly green, but early risers next morning found that in the darkness while they slept the hickories had been touched to gold, the oaks smitten with a promise of the glowing mahogany-red which was to be theirs.
woodbinenoun
common North American vine with compound leaves and bluish-black berrylike fruit
From this reading Sourwood and sumach blazed; the woodbine flung its banner of blood, chestnuts were yellow where the nuts dropped through them from loosened burs.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading Sourwood and sumach blazed; the woodbine flung its banner of blood, chestnuts were yellow where the nuts dropped through them from loosened burs.
