used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Down east there was a sort of middle-aged relaxation to this season of the year.
ADVISESverbUS /ædˈvaɪzɪz/
third-person singular of “advise” — give advice to
From this reading THE FAMILY ADVISES No qualms of homesickness visited Kit the first two months after school opened.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE FAMILY ADVISES No qualms of homesickness visited Kit the first two months after school opened.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Kit always said it reminded her of the state of mind Cousin Roxy had reached, where one stood on the Delectable Mountains and could look both ways.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Kit always said it reminded her of the state of mind Cousin Roxy had reached, where one stood on the Delectable Mountains and could look both ways.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But here autumn came as a veritable gypsy.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading Not even New England could eclipse the glory of autumn when it swept in full splendor over this corner of the Lake States.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Kit always said it reminded her of the state of mind Cousin Roxy had reached, where one stood on the Delectable Mountains and could look both ways.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But here autumn came as a veritable gypsy.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But here autumn came as a veritable gypsy.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Not even New England could eclipse the glory of autumn when it swept in full splendor over this corner of the Lake States.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Not even New England could eclipse the glory of autumn when it swept in full splendor over this corner of the Lake States.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading Kit always said it reminded her of the state of mind Cousin Roxy had reached, where one stood on the Delectable Mountains and could look both ways.
DelectableadjectiveUS /dɪˈlektəbəl/
extremely pleasing to the sense of taste
From this reading Kit always said it reminded her of the state of mind Cousin Roxy had reached, where one stood on the Delectable Mountains and could look both ways.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Down east there was a sort of middle-aged relaxation to this season of the year.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading Down east there was a sort of middle-aged relaxation to this season of the year.
eclipseverbUS /ɪˈklɪps/
be greater in significance than
From this reading Not even New England could eclipse the glory of autumn when it swept in full splendor over this corner of the Lake States.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading Not even New England could eclipse the glory of autumn when it swept in full splendor over this corner of the Lake States.
divisible by two
From this reading Not even New England could eclipse the glory of autumn when it swept in full splendor over this corner of the Lake States.
a social unit living together
From this reading THE FAMILY ADVISES No qualms of homesickness visited Kit the first two months after school opened.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE FAMILY ADVISES No qualms of homesickness visited Kit the first two months after school opened.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Not even New England could eclipse the glory of autumn when it swept in full splendor over this corner of the Lake States.
a state of high honor
From this reading Not even New England could eclipse the glory of autumn when it swept in full splendor over this corner of the Lake States.
gypsynounUS /ˈdʒɪpsi/
a laborer who moves from place to place as demanded by employment
From this reading But here autumn came as a veritable gypsy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Kit always said it reminded her of the state of mind Cousin Roxy had reached, where one stood on the Delectable Mountains and could look both ways.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Kit always said it reminded her of the state of mind Cousin Roxy had reached, where one stood on the Delectable Mountains and could look both ways.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading But here autumn came as a veritable gypsy.
homesicknessnounUS /ˈhoʊmsɪknəs/
a longing to return home
From this reading THE FAMILY ADVISES No qualms of homesickness visited Kit the first two months after school opened.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Not even New England could eclipse the glory of autumn when it swept in full splendor over this corner of the Lake States.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Not even New England could eclipse the glory of autumn when it swept in full splendor over this corner of the Lake States.
KitnounUS /kɪt/
a case for containing a set of articles
From this reading THE FAMILY ADVISES No qualms of homesickness visited Kit the first two months after school opened.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading Not even New England could eclipse the glory of autumn when it swept in full splendor over this corner of the Lake States.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Kit always said it reminded her of the state of mind Cousin Roxy had reached, where one stood on the Delectable Mountains and could look both ways.
middle-agedadjectiveUS /ˈmɪdəleɪɡd/
being roughly between 45 and 65 years old
From this reading Down east there was a sort of middle-aged relaxation to this season of the year.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Kit always said it reminded her of the state of mind Cousin Roxy had reached, where one stood on the Delectable Mountains and could look both ways.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading THE FAMILY ADVISES No qualms of homesickness visited Kit the first two months after school opened.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Kit always said it reminded her of the state of mind Cousin Roxy had reached, where one stood on the Delectable Mountains and could look both ways.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Not even New England could eclipse the glory of autumn when it swept in full splendor over this corner of the Lake States.
not any; not one
From this reading THE FAMILY ADVISES No qualms of homesickness visited Kit the first two months after school opened.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not even New England could eclipse the glory of autumn when it swept in full splendor over this corner of the Lake States.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FAMILY ADVISES No qualms of homesickness visited Kit the first two months after school opened.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Kit always said it reminded her of the state of mind Cousin Roxy had reached, where one stood on the Delectable Mountains and could look both ways.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Kit always said it reminded her of the state of mind Cousin Roxy had reached, where one stood on the Delectable Mountains and could look both ways.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading THE FAMILY ADVISES No qualms of homesickness visited Kit the first two months after school opened.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Not even New England could eclipse the glory of autumn when it swept in full splendor over this corner of the Lake States.
qualmsnounUS /kwɑːmz/
plural of “qualm” — uneasiness about the fitness of an action
From this reading THE FAMILY ADVISES No qualms of homesickness visited Kit the first two months after school opened.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Kit always said it reminded her of the state of mind Cousin Roxy had reached, where one stood on the Delectable Mountains and could look both ways.
relaxationnounUS /ˌriːlækˈseɪʃən/
(physiology) the gradual lengthening of inactive muscle or muscle fibers
From this reading Down east there was a sort of middle-aged relaxation to this season of the year.
past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading Kit always said it reminded her of the state of mind Cousin Roxy had reached, where one stood on the Delectable Mountains and could look both ways.
Roxy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Kit always said it reminded her of the state of mind Cousin Roxy had reached, where one stood on the Delectable Mountains and could look both ways.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Kit always said it reminded her of the state of mind Cousin Roxy had reached, where one stood on the Delectable Mountains and could look both ways.
an educational institution
From this reading THE FAMILY ADVISES No qualms of homesickness visited Kit the first two months after school opened.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading Down east there was a sort of middle-aged relaxation to this season of the year.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Down east there was a sort of middle-aged relaxation to this season of the year.
splendornounUS /ˈsplen.dər/
Magnificent and splendid appearance; grandeur and brilliance.
From this reading Not even New England could eclipse the glory of autumn when it swept in full splendor over this corner of the Lake States.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Kit always said it reminded her of the state of mind Cousin Roxy had reached, where one stood on the Delectable Mountains and could look both ways.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Not even New England could eclipse the glory of autumn when it swept in full splendor over this corner of the Lake States.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Kit always said it reminded her of the state of mind Cousin Roxy had reached, where one stood on the Delectable Mountains and could look both ways.
possessing sweep
From this reading Not even New England could eclipse the glory of autumn when it swept in full splendor over this corner of the Lake States.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FAMILY ADVISES No qualms of homesickness visited Kit the first two months after school opened.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Down east there was a sort of middle-aged relaxation to this season of the year.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Not even New England could eclipse the glory of autumn when it swept in full splendor over this corner of the Lake States.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Down east there was a sort of middle-aged relaxation to this season of the year.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE FAMILY ADVISES No qualms of homesickness visited Kit the first two months after school opened.
veritableadjectiveUS /ˈverɪtəbəl/
often used as intensifiers
From this reading But here autumn came as a veritable gypsy.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading THE FAMILY ADVISES No qualms of homesickness visited Kit the first two months after school opened.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Down east there was a sort of middle-aged relaxation to this season of the year.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading Kit always said it reminded her of the state of mind Cousin Roxy had reached, where one stood on the Delectable Mountains and could look both ways.
at the time that
From this reading Not even New England could eclipse the glory of autumn when it swept in full splendor over this corner of the Lake States.
in or at the place that
From this reading Kit always said it reminded her of the state of mind Cousin Roxy had reached, where one stood on the Delectable Mountains and could look both ways.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Down east there was a sort of middle-aged relaxation to this season of the year.
