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From this reading “_Fanatics have their dreams, wherewith they weave_ _A paradise for a sect._”—_Keats, “Hyperion” (1820 Edition)._ The sultry heat of the April noon rose in tremulous vibrations from the barnyard, next day, when for a moment, absolute silence prevailed.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “_Fanatics have their dreams, wherewith they weave_ _A paradise for a sect._”—_Keats, “Hyperion” (1820 Edition)._ The sultry heat of the April noon rose in tremulous vibrations from the barnyard, next day, when for a moment, absolute silence prevailed.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “What are yuh mopin’ about?”
perfect or complete or pure
From this reading “_Fanatics have their dreams, wherewith they weave_ _A paradise for a sect._”—_Keats, “Hyperion” (1820 Edition)._ The sultry heat of the April noon rose in tremulous vibrations from the barnyard, next day, when for a moment, absolute silence prevailed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TEACHERS AND PREACHERS.
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading “_Fanatics have their dreams, wherewith they weave_ _A paradise for a sect._”—_Keats, “Hyperion” (1820 Edition)._ The sultry heat of the April noon rose in tremulous vibrations from the barnyard, next day, when for a moment, absolute silence prevailed.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “What are yuh mopin’ about?”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading From beneath his sun-splashed hat the shaded face of Bard scowled into the blue shadow of the barn where Mauney stood indolently biting at the end of a wisp of timothy.
BardnounUS /bɑːrd/
a lyric poet
From this reading From beneath his sun-splashed hat the shaded face of Bard scowled into the blue shadow of the barn where Mauney stood indolently biting at the end of a wisp of timothy.
barnnounUS /bɑːrn/
an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals
From this reading From beneath his sun-splashed hat the shaded face of Bard scowled into the blue shadow of the barn where Mauney stood indolently biting at the end of a wisp of timothy.
barnyardnounUS /ˈbɑːrnjɑːrd/
a yard adjoining a barn
From this reading “_Fanatics have their dreams, wherewith they weave_ _A paradise for a sect._”—_Keats, “Hyperion” (1820 Edition)._ The sultry heat of the April noon rose in tremulous vibrations from the barnyard, next day, when for a moment, absolute silence prevailed.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading From beneath his sun-splashed hat the shaded face of Bard scowled into the blue shadow of the barn where Mauney stood indolently biting at the end of a wisp of timothy.
bitingadjectiveUS /ˈbaɪtɪŋ/
capable of wounding
From this reading From beneath his sun-splashed hat the shaded face of Bard scowled into the blue shadow of the barn where Mauney stood indolently biting at the end of a wisp of timothy.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading From beneath his sun-splashed hat the shaded face of Bard scowled into the blue shadow of the barn where Mauney stood indolently biting at the end of a wisp of timothy.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Bard called sharply.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading “_Fanatics have their dreams, wherewith they weave_ _A paradise for a sect._”—_Keats, “Hyperion” (1820 Edition)._ The sultry heat of the April noon rose in tremulous vibrations from the barnyard, next day, when for a moment, absolute silence prevailed.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading “_Fanatics have their dreams, wherewith they weave_ _A paradise for a sect._”—_Keats, “Hyperion” (1820 Edition)._ The sultry heat of the April noon rose in tremulous vibrations from the barnyard, next day, when for a moment, absolute silence prevailed.
the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
From this reading “_Fanatics have their dreams, wherewith they weave_ _A paradise for a sect._”—_Keats, “Hyperion” (1820 Edition)._ The sultry heat of the April noon rose in tremulous vibrations from the barnyard, next day, when for a moment, absolute silence prevailed.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading From beneath his sun-splashed hat the shaded face of Bard scowled into the blue shadow of the barn where Mauney stood indolently biting at the end of a wisp of timothy.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading From beneath his sun-splashed hat the shaded face of Bard scowled into the blue shadow of the barn where Mauney stood indolently biting at the end of a wisp of timothy.
FanaticsnounUS /fəˈnætɪks/
plural of “fanatic” — a person motivated by irrational enthusiasm (as for a cause)
From this reading “_Fanatics have their dreams, wherewith they weave_ _A paradise for a sect._”—_Keats, “Hyperion” (1820 Edition)._ The sultry heat of the April noon rose in tremulous vibrations from the barnyard, next day, when for a moment, absolute silence prevailed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “_Fanatics have their dreams, wherewith they weave_ _A paradise for a sect._”—_Keats, “Hyperion” (1820 Edition)._ The sultry heat of the April noon rose in tremulous vibrations from the barnyard, next day, when for a moment, absolute silence prevailed.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “_Fanatics have their dreams, wherewith they weave_ _A paradise for a sect._”—_Keats, “Hyperion” (1820 Edition)._ The sultry heat of the April noon rose in tremulous vibrations from the barnyard, next day, when for a moment, absolute silence prevailed.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading From beneath his sun-splashed hat the shaded face of Bard scowled into the blue shadow of the barn where Mauney stood indolently biting at the end of a wisp of timothy.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “_Fanatics have their dreams, wherewith they weave_ _A paradise for a sect._”—_Keats, “Hyperion” (1820 Edition)._ The sultry heat of the April noon rose in tremulous vibrations from the barnyard, next day, when for a moment, absolute silence prevailed.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading “_Fanatics have their dreams, wherewith they weave_ _A paradise for a sect._”—_Keats, “Hyperion” (1820 Edition)._ The sultry heat of the April noon rose in tremulous vibrations from the barnyard, next day, when for a moment, absolute silence prevailed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading From beneath his sun-splashed hat the shaded face of Bard scowled into the blue shadow of the barn where Mauney stood indolently biting at the end of a wisp of timothy.
HyperionnounUS /haɪˈpɪriən/
(Greek mythology) a Titan who was the son of Gaea and Uranus and the father of Helios and Selene and Eos in ancient mythology
From this reading “_Fanatics have their dreams, wherewith they weave_ _A paradise for a sect._”—_Keats, “Hyperion” (1820 Edition)._ The sultry heat of the April noon rose in tremulous vibrations from the barnyard, next day, when for a moment, absolute silence prevailed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “_Fanatics have their dreams, wherewith they weave_ _A paradise for a sect._”—_Keats, “Hyperion” (1820 Edition)._ The sultry heat of the April noon rose in tremulous vibrations from the barnyard, next day, when for a moment, absolute silence prevailed.
indolentlyadverb
in an indolent manner
From this reading From beneath his sun-splashed hat the shaded face of Bard scowled into the blue shadow of the barn where Mauney stood indolently biting at the end of a wisp of timothy.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading From beneath his sun-splashed hat the shaded face of Bard scowled into the blue shadow of the barn where Mauney stood indolently biting at the end of a wisp of timothy.
KeatsnounUS /kiːts/
Englishman and romantic poet (1795-1821)
From this reading “_Fanatics have their dreams, wherewith they weave_ _A paradise for a sect._”—_Keats, “Hyperion” (1820 Edition)._ The sultry heat of the April noon rose in tremulous vibrations from the barnyard, next day, when for a moment, absolute silence prevailed.
Mauney
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From this reading From beneath his sun-splashed hat the shaded face of Bard scowled into the blue shadow of the barn where Mauney stood indolently biting at the end of a wisp of timothy.
a particular point in time
From this reading “_Fanatics have their dreams, wherewith they weave_ _A paradise for a sect._”—_Keats, “Hyperion” (1820 Edition)._ The sultry heat of the April noon rose in tremulous vibrations from the barnyard, next day, when for a moment, absolute silence prevailed.
mopin
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From this reading “What are yuh mopin’ about?”
immediately following in time or order
From this reading “_Fanatics have their dreams, wherewith they weave_ _A paradise for a sect._”—_Keats, “Hyperion” (1820 Edition)._ The sultry heat of the April noon rose in tremulous vibrations from the barnyard, next day, when for a moment, absolute silence prevailed.
the middle of the day
From this reading “_Fanatics have their dreams, wherewith they weave_ _A paradise for a sect._”—_Keats, “Hyperion” (1820 Edition)._ The sultry heat of the April noon rose in tremulous vibrations from the barnyard, next day, when for a moment, absolute silence prevailed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “_Fanatics have their dreams, wherewith they weave_ _A paradise for a sect._”—_Keats, “Hyperion” (1820 Edition)._ The sultry heat of the April noon rose in tremulous vibrations from the barnyard, next day, when for a moment, absolute silence prevailed.
paradisenounUS /ˈperədaɪs/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading “_Fanatics have their dreams, wherewith they weave_ _A paradise for a sect._”—_Keats, “Hyperion” (1820 Edition)._ The sultry heat of the April noon rose in tremulous vibrations from the barnyard, next day, when for a moment, absolute silence prevailed.
PREACHERSnounUS /ˈpriːtʃərz/
plural of “preacher” — someone whose occupation is preaching the gospel
From this reading TEACHERS AND PREACHERS.
prevailedverbUS /prɪˈveɪld/
past form of “prevail” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
From this reading “_Fanatics have their dreams, wherewith they weave_ _A paradise for a sect._”—_Keats, “Hyperion” (1820 Edition)._ The sultry heat of the April noon rose in tremulous vibrations from the barnyard, next day, when for a moment, absolute silence prevailed.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading “_Fanatics have their dreams, wherewith they weave_ _A paradise for a sect._”—_Keats, “Hyperion” (1820 Edition)._ The sultry heat of the April noon rose in tremulous vibrations from the barnyard, next day, when for a moment, absolute silence prevailed.
scowledverbUS /skaʊld/
past form of “scowl” — frown with displeasure
From this reading From beneath his sun-splashed hat the shaded face of Bard scowled into the blue shadow of the barn where Mauney stood indolently biting at the end of a wisp of timothy.
sectnounUS /sekt/
a subdivision of a larger religious group
From this reading “_Fanatics have their dreams, wherewith they weave_ _A paradise for a sect._”—_Keats, “Hyperion” (1820 Edition)._ The sultry heat of the April noon rose in tremulous vibrations from the barnyard, next day, when for a moment, absolute silence prevailed.
shadedadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪdɪd/
protected from heat and light with shade or shadow
From this reading From beneath his sun-splashed hat the shaded face of Bard scowled into the blue shadow of the barn where Mauney stood indolently biting at the end of a wisp of timothy.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading From beneath his sun-splashed hat the shaded face of Bard scowled into the blue shadow of the barn where Mauney stood indolently biting at the end of a wisp of timothy.
in an aggressive manner
From this reading Bard called sharply.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading “_Fanatics have their dreams, wherewith they weave_ _A paradise for a sect._”—_Keats, “Hyperion” (1820 Edition)._ The sultry heat of the April noon rose in tremulous vibrations from the barnyard, next day, when for a moment, absolute silence prevailed.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading From beneath his sun-splashed hat the shaded face of Bard scowled into the blue shadow of the barn where Mauney stood indolently biting at the end of a wisp of timothy.
sultryadjectiveUS /ˈsʌltri/
sexually exciting or gratifying
From this reading “_Fanatics have their dreams, wherewith they weave_ _A paradise for a sect._”—_Keats, “Hyperion” (1820 Edition)._ The sultry heat of the April noon rose in tremulous vibrations from the barnyard, next day, when for a moment, absolute silence prevailed.
sun-splashed
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From this reading From beneath his sun-splashed hat the shaded face of Bard scowled into the blue shadow of the barn where Mauney stood indolently biting at the end of a wisp of timothy.
TEACHERSnounUS /ˈtiːtʃərz/
plural of “teacher” — a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading TEACHERS AND PREACHERS.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “_Fanatics have their dreams, wherewith they weave_ _A paradise for a sect._”—_Keats, “Hyperion” (1820 Edition)._ The sultry heat of the April noon rose in tremulous vibrations from the barnyard, next day, when for a moment, absolute silence prevailed.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading “_Fanatics have their dreams, wherewith they weave_ _A paradise for a sect._”—_Keats, “Hyperion” (1820 Edition)._ The sultry heat of the April noon rose in tremulous vibrations from the barnyard, next day, when for a moment, absolute silence prevailed.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “_Fanatics have their dreams, wherewith they weave_ _A paradise for a sect._”—_Keats, “Hyperion” (1820 Edition)._ The sultry heat of the April noon rose in tremulous vibrations from the barnyard, next day, when for a moment, absolute silence prevailed.
timothynounUS /ˈtɪməθi/
grass with long cylindrical spikes grown in northern United States and Europe for hay
From this reading From beneath his sun-splashed hat the shaded face of Bard scowled into the blue shadow of the barn where Mauney stood indolently biting at the end of a wisp of timothy.
tremulousadjectiveUS /ˈtremjələs/
(of the voice) quivering as from weakness or fear
From this reading “_Fanatics have their dreams, wherewith they weave_ _A paradise for a sect._”—_Keats, “Hyperion” (1820 Edition)._ The sultry heat of the April noon rose in tremulous vibrations from the barnyard, next day, when for a moment, absolute silence prevailed.
vibrationsnounUS /vaɪˈbreɪʃənz/
plural of “vibration” — the act of vibrating
From this reading “_Fanatics have their dreams, wherewith they weave_ _A paradise for a sect._”—_Keats, “Hyperion” (1820 Edition)._ The sultry heat of the April noon rose in tremulous vibrations from the barnyard, next day, when for a moment, absolute silence prevailed.
weaveverbUS /wiːv/
interlace by or as if by weaving
From this reading “_Fanatics have their dreams, wherewith they weave_ _A paradise for a sect._”—_Keats, “Hyperion” (1820 Edition)._ The sultry heat of the April noon rose in tremulous vibrations from the barnyard, next day, when for a moment, absolute silence prevailed.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What are yuh mopin’ about?”
at the time that
From this reading “_Fanatics have their dreams, wherewith they weave_ _A paradise for a sect._”—_Keats, “Hyperion” (1820 Edition)._ The sultry heat of the April noon rose in tremulous vibrations from the barnyard, next day, when for a moment, absolute silence prevailed.
in or at the place that
From this reading From beneath his sun-splashed hat the shaded face of Bard scowled into the blue shadow of the barn where Mauney stood indolently biting at the end of a wisp of timothy.
wherewith
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From this reading “_Fanatics have their dreams, wherewith they weave_ _A paradise for a sect._”—_Keats, “Hyperion” (1820 Edition)._ The sultry heat of the April noon rose in tremulous vibrations from the barnyard, next day, when for a moment, absolute silence prevailed.
wispnounUS /wɪsp/
a small tuft or lock
From this reading From beneath his sun-splashed hat the shaded face of Bard scowled into the blue shadow of the barn where Mauney stood indolently biting at the end of a wisp of timothy.
yuh
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From this reading “What are yuh mopin’ about?”
