adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SLEEPING JAPAN Here I must own that my story must appear to the reader to drag a little.
adventuresnounUS /ædˈventʃərz/
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading Lacking exciting intrigues and tragic adventures, I wish I knew how to infuse into it a little of the sweet perfumes of the gardens which surround me, something of the gentle warmth of the sunshine, of the shade of these graceful trees.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After all, I do not positively detest this little Chrysantheme, and when there is no repugnance on either side, habit turns into a makeshift of attachment.
Ah
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From this reading Ah, what glorious clear nights!
AlladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading All through these moonlit nights of July, the weather has been calm, luminous, and magnificent.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lacking exciting intrigues and tragic adventures, I wish I knew how to infuse into it a little of the sweet perfumes of the gardens which surround me, something of the gentle warmth of the sunshine, of the shade of these graceful trees.
appearverbUS /əˈpɪr/
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading SLEEPING JAPAN Here I must own that my story must appear to the reader to drag a little.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading And, from the heights where stood our veranda, how prettily the town lay sleeping at our feet!
attachmentnounUS /əˈtætʃmənt/
a feeling of affection for a person or an institution
From this reading After all, I do not positively detest this little Chrysantheme, and when there is no repugnance on either side, habit turns into a makeshift of attachment.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading All through these moonlit nights of July, the weather has been calm, luminous, and magnificent.
beginverbUS /bɪˈɡɪn/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Then, too, I should like it to reecho the sound of Chrysantheme's guitar, in which I begin to find a certain charm, for want of something better, in the silence of the lovely summer evenings.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Love being wanting, I should like it to breathe of the restful tranquillity of this faraway spot.
beneathprepositionUS /bɪˈniːθ/
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading What exquisite roseate tints beneath that wonderful moon, what mystery of blue shadows in the thick tangle of trees!
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Then, too, I should like it to reecho the sound of Chrysantheme's guitar, in which I begin to find a certain charm, for want of something better, in the silence of the lovely summer evenings.
blueadjectiveUS /bluː/
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading What exquisite roseate tints beneath that wonderful moon, what mystery of blue shadows in the thick tangle of trees!
breatheverbUS /briːð/
draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs
From this reading Love being wanting, I should like it to breathe of the restful tranquillity of this faraway spot.
calmverbUS /kɑːm/
make calm or still
From this reading All through these moonlit nights of July, the weather has been calm, luminous, and magnificent.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Then, too, I should like it to reecho the sound of Chrysantheme's guitar, in which I begin to find a certain charm, for want of something better, in the silence of the lovely summer evenings.
charmnounUS /tʃɑːrm/
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading Then, too, I should like it to reecho the sound of Chrysantheme's guitar, in which I begin to find a certain charm, for want of something better, in the silence of the lovely summer evenings.
Chrysantheme
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From this reading After all, I do not positively detest this little Chrysantheme, and when there is no repugnance on either side, habit turns into a makeshift of attachment.
Chrysantheme's
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From this reading Then, too, I should like it to reecho the sound of Chrysantheme's guitar, in which I begin to find a certain charm, for want of something better, in the silence of the lovely summer evenings.
clearverbUS /klɪr/
rid of obstructions
From this reading Ah, what glorious clear nights!
detestverbUS /dɪˈtest/
dislike intensely; feel antipathy or aversion towards
From this reading After all, I do not positively detest this little Chrysantheme, and when there is no repugnance on either side, habit turns into a makeshift of attachment.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading After all, I do not positively detest this little Chrysantheme, and when there is no repugnance on either side, habit turns into a makeshift of attachment.
dragverbUS /dræɡ/
pull, as against a resistance
From this reading SLEEPING JAPAN Here I must own that my story must appear to the reader to drag a little.
eitherdeterminerUS /ˈiːðər/
one or the other of two
From this reading After all, I do not positively detest this little Chrysantheme, and when there is no repugnance on either side, habit turns into a makeshift of attachment.
eveningsnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋz/
plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Then, too, I should like it to reecho the sound of Chrysantheme's guitar, in which I begin to find a certain charm, for want of something better, in the silence of the lovely summer evenings.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading Lacking exciting intrigues and tragic adventures, I wish I knew how to infuse into it a little of the sweet perfumes of the gardens which surround me, something of the gentle warmth of the sunshine, of the shade of these graceful trees.
exquisiteadjectiveUS /ˈekskwəzət/
intense or sharp
From this reading What exquisite roseate tints beneath that wonderful moon, what mystery of blue shadows in the thick tangle of trees!
farawayadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːrəˈweɪ/
very far away in space or time
From this reading Love being wanting, I should like it to breathe of the restful tranquillity of this faraway spot.
feetnounUS /fiːt/
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading And, from the heights where stood our veranda, how prettily the town lay sleeping at our feet!
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Then, too, I should like it to reecho the sound of Chrysantheme's guitar, in which I begin to find a certain charm, for want of something better, in the silence of the lovely summer evenings.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Then, too, I should like it to reecho the sound of Chrysantheme's guitar, in which I begin to find a certain charm, for want of something better, in the silence of the lovely summer evenings.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading And, from the heights where stood our veranda, how prettily the town lay sleeping at our feet!
gardensnounUS /ˈɡɑːrdənz/
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Lacking exciting intrigues and tragic adventures, I wish I knew how to infuse into it a little of the sweet perfumes of the gardens which surround me, something of the gentle warmth of the sunshine, of the shade of these graceful trees.
gentleadjectiveUS /ˈdʒentəl/
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading Lacking exciting intrigues and tragic adventures, I wish I knew how to infuse into it a little of the sweet perfumes of the gardens which surround me, something of the gentle warmth of the sunshine, of the shade of these graceful trees.
gloriousadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɔːriəs/
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading Ah, what glorious clear nights!
gracefuladjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪsfəl/
characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution
From this reading Lacking exciting intrigues and tragic adventures, I wish I knew how to infuse into it a little of the sweet perfumes of the gardens which surround me, something of the gentle warmth of the sunshine, of the shade of these graceful trees.
guitarnounUS /ɡɪˈtɑːr/
a stringed instrument usually having six strings; played by strumming or plucking
From this reading Then, too, I should like it to reecho the sound of Chrysantheme's guitar, in which I begin to find a certain charm, for want of something better, in the silence of the lovely summer evenings.
habitnounUS /ˈhæbət/
an established custom
From this reading After all, I do not positively detest this little Chrysantheme, and when there is no repugnance on either side, habit turns into a makeshift of attachment.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading All through these moonlit nights of July, the weather has been calm, luminous, and magnificent.
heightsnounUS /haɪts/
a high place
From this reading And, from the heights where stood our veranda, how prettily the town lay sleeping at our feet!
HereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading SLEEPING JAPAN Here I must own that my story must appear to the reader to drag a little.
how
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From this reading Lacking exciting intrigues and tragic adventures, I wish I knew how to infuse into it a little of the sweet perfumes of the gardens which surround me, something of the gentle warmth of the sunshine, of the shade of these graceful trees.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading SLEEPING JAPAN Here I must own that my story must appear to the reader to drag a little.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Then, too, I should like it to reecho the sound of Chrysantheme's guitar, in which I begin to find a certain charm, for want of something better, in the silence of the lovely summer evenings.
infuseverbUS /ˌɪnˈfjuːz/
teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions
From this reading Lacking exciting intrigues and tragic adventures, I wish I knew how to infuse into it a little of the sweet perfumes of the gardens which surround me, something of the gentle warmth of the sunshine, of the shade of these graceful trees.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Lacking exciting intrigues and tragic adventures, I wish I knew how to infuse into it a little of the sweet perfumes of the gardens which surround me, something of the gentle warmth of the sunshine, of the shade of these graceful trees.
intriguesnounUS /ˌɪnˈtriːɡz/
plural of “intrigue” — a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends
From this reading Lacking exciting intrigues and tragic adventures, I wish I knew how to infuse into it a little of the sweet perfumes of the gardens which surround me, something of the gentle warmth of the sunshine, of the shade of these graceful trees.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After all, I do not positively detest this little Chrysantheme, and when there is no repugnance on either side, habit turns into a makeshift of attachment.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Lacking exciting intrigues and tragic adventures, I wish I knew how to infuse into it a little of the sweet perfumes of the gardens which surround me, something of the gentle warmth of the sunshine, of the shade of these graceful trees.
JAPANnounUS /dʒəˈpæn/
a string of more than 3,000 islands to the east of Asia extending 1,300 miles between the Sea of Japan and the western Pacific Ocean
From this reading SLEEPING JAPAN Here I must own that my story must appear to the reader to drag a little.
JulynounUS /ˌdʒuːˈlaɪ/
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading All through these moonlit nights of July, the weather has been calm, luminous, and magnificent.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Lacking exciting intrigues and tragic adventures, I wish I knew how to infuse into it a little of the sweet perfumes of the gardens which surround me, something of the gentle warmth of the sunshine, of the shade of these graceful trees.
LackingadjectiveUS /ˈlækɪŋ/
inadequate in amount or degree
From this reading Lacking exciting intrigues and tragic adventures, I wish I knew how to infuse into it a little of the sweet perfumes of the gardens which surround me, something of the gentle warmth of the sunshine, of the shade of these graceful trees.
layverbUS /leɪ/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading And, from the heights where stood our veranda, how prettily the town lay sleeping at our feet!
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Love being wanting, I should like it to breathe of the restful tranquillity of this faraway spot.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading SLEEPING JAPAN Here I must own that my story must appear to the reader to drag a little.
LovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Love being wanting, I should like it to breathe of the restful tranquillity of this faraway spot.
lovelyadjectiveUS /ˈlʌvli/
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading Then, too, I should like it to reecho the sound of Chrysantheme's guitar, in which I begin to find a certain charm, for want of something better, in the silence of the lovely summer evenings.
luminousadjectiveUS /ˈluːmənəs/
softly bright or radiant
From this reading All through these moonlit nights of July, the weather has been calm, luminous, and magnificent.
magnificentadjectiveUS /mæɡˈnɪfəsənt/
characterized by grandeur
From this reading All through these moonlit nights of July, the weather has been calm, luminous, and magnificent.
makeshiftadjectiveUS /ˈmeɪkʃɪft/
done or made using whatever is available
From this reading After all, I do not positively detest this little Chrysantheme, and when there is no repugnance on either side, habit turns into a makeshift of attachment.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Lacking exciting intrigues and tragic adventures, I wish I knew how to infuse into it a little of the sweet perfumes of the gardens which surround me, something of the gentle warmth of the sunshine, of the shade of these graceful trees.
moonnounUS /muːn/
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading What exquisite roseate tints beneath that wonderful moon, what mystery of blue shadows in the thick tangle of trees!
moonlitadjectiveUS /ˈmuːnlɪt/
lighted by moonlight
From this reading All through these moonlit nights of July, the weather has been calm, luminous, and magnificent.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading SLEEPING JAPAN Here I must own that my story must appear to the reader to drag a little.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading SLEEPING JAPAN Here I must own that my story must appear to the reader to drag a little.
mysterynounUS /ˈmɪstəri/
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading What exquisite roseate tints beneath that wonderful moon, what mystery of blue shadows in the thick tangle of trees!
nightsnounUS /naɪts/
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading All through these moonlit nights of July, the weather has been calm, luminous, and magnificent.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading After all, I do not positively detest this little Chrysantheme, and when there is no repugnance on either side, habit turns into a makeshift of attachment.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading After all, I do not positively detest this little Chrysantheme, and when there is no repugnance on either side, habit turns into a makeshift of attachment.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Lacking exciting intrigues and tragic adventures, I wish I knew how to infuse into it a little of the sweet perfumes of the gardens which surround me, something of the gentle warmth of the sunshine, of the shade of these graceful trees.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading After all, I do not positively detest this little Chrysantheme, and when there is no repugnance on either side, habit turns into a makeshift of attachment.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading And, from the heights where stood our veranda, how prettily the town lay sleeping at our feet!
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading SLEEPING JAPAN Here I must own that my story must appear to the reader to drag a little.
perfumesnounUS /pərˈfjuːmz/
plural of “perfume” — a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading Lacking exciting intrigues and tragic adventures, I wish I knew how to infuse into it a little of the sweet perfumes of the gardens which surround me, something of the gentle warmth of the sunshine, of the shade of these graceful trees.
positivelyadverbUS /ˈpɑːzətɪvli/
extremely
From this reading After all, I do not positively detest this little Chrysantheme, and when there is no repugnance on either side, habit turns into a makeshift of attachment.
prettilyadverb
in a pretty manner
From this reading And, from the heights where stood our veranda, how prettily the town lay sleeping at our feet!
readernounUS /ˈriːdər/
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading SLEEPING JAPAN Here I must own that my story must appear to the reader to drag a little.
reechoverb
echo repeatedly, echo again and again
From this reading Then, too, I should like it to reecho the sound of Chrysantheme's guitar, in which I begin to find a certain charm, for want of something better, in the silence of the lovely summer evenings.
repugnancenoun
intense aversion
From this reading After all, I do not positively detest this little Chrysantheme, and when there is no repugnance on either side, habit turns into a makeshift of attachment.
restfuladjectiveUS /ˈrestfəl/
affording physical or mental rest
From this reading Love being wanting, I should like it to breathe of the restful tranquillity of this faraway spot.
roseateadjectiveUS /ˈroʊziət/
of something having a dusty purplish pink color
From this reading What exquisite roseate tints beneath that wonderful moon, what mystery of blue shadows in the thick tangle of trees!
shadenounUS /ʃeɪd/
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading Lacking exciting intrigues and tragic adventures, I wish I knew how to infuse into it a little of the sweet perfumes of the gardens which surround me, something of the gentle warmth of the sunshine, of the shade of these graceful trees.
shadowsnounUS /ˈʃædoʊz/
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading What exquisite roseate tints beneath that wonderful moon, what mystery of blue shadows in the thick tangle of trees!
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Love being wanting, I should like it to breathe of the restful tranquillity of this faraway spot.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading After all, I do not positively detest this little Chrysantheme, and when there is no repugnance on either side, habit turns into a makeshift of attachment.
silencenounUS /ˈsaɪ.ləns/
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Then, too, I should like it to reecho the sound of Chrysantheme's guitar, in which I begin to find a certain charm, for want of something better, in the silence of the lovely summer evenings.
SLEEPINGnounUS /ˈsliːpɪŋ/
the state of being asleep
From this reading SLEEPING JAPAN Here I must own that my story must appear to the reader to drag a little.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Lacking exciting intrigues and tragic adventures, I wish I knew how to infuse into it a little of the sweet perfumes of the gardens which surround me, something of the gentle warmth of the sunshine, of the shade of these graceful trees.
soundnounUS /saʊnd/
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Then, too, I should like it to reecho the sound of Chrysantheme's guitar, in which I begin to find a certain charm, for want of something better, in the silence of the lovely summer evenings.
spotnounUS /spɑːt/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Love being wanting, I should like it to breathe of the restful tranquillity of this faraway spot.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading And, from the heights where stood our veranda, how prettily the town lay sleeping at our feet!
storynounUS /ˈstɔːri/
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 SLEEPING JAPAN Here I must own that my story must appear to the reader to drag a little.
summernounUS /ˈsʌmər/
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading Then, too, I should like it to reecho the sound of Chrysantheme's guitar, in which I begin to find a certain charm, for want of something better, in the silence of the lovely summer evenings.
sunshinenounUS /ˈsʌnʃaɪn/
the rays of the sun
From this reading Lacking exciting intrigues and tragic adventures, I wish I knew how to infuse into it a little of the sweet perfumes of the gardens which surround me, something of the gentle warmth of the sunshine, of the shade of these graceful trees.
surroundverbUS /sərˈaʊnd/
extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle
From this reading Lacking exciting intrigues and tragic adventures, I wish I knew how to infuse into it a little of the sweet perfumes of the gardens which surround me, something of the gentle warmth of the sunshine, of the shade of these graceful trees.
sweetadjectiveUS /swiːt/
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading Lacking exciting intrigues and tragic adventures, I wish I knew how to infuse into it a little of the sweet perfumes of the gardens which surround me, something of the gentle warmth of the sunshine, of the shade of these graceful trees.
tanglenounUS /ˈtæŋɡəl/
a twisted and tangled mass that is highly interwoven
From this reading What exquisite roseate tints beneath that wonderful moon, what mystery of blue shadows in the thick tangle of trees!
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SLEEPING JAPAN Here I must own that my story must appear to the reader to drag a little.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SLEEPING JAPAN Here I must own that my story must appear to the reader to drag a little.
ThenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, too, I should like it to reecho the sound of Chrysantheme's guitar, in which I begin to find a certain charm, for want of something better, in the silence of the lovely summer evenings.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading After all, I do not positively detest this little Chrysantheme, and when there is no repugnance on either side, habit turns into a makeshift of attachment.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Lacking exciting intrigues and tragic adventures, I wish I knew how to infuse into it a little of the sweet perfumes of the gardens which surround me, something of the gentle warmth of the sunshine, of the shade of these graceful trees.
thickadjectiveUS /θɪk/
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading What exquisite roseate tints beneath that wonderful moon, what mystery of blue shadows in the thick tangle of trees!
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Love being wanting, I should like it to breathe of the restful tranquillity of this faraway spot.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading All through these moonlit nights of July, the weather has been calm, luminous, and magnificent.
tintsnounUS /tɪnts/
plural of “tint” — a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color
From this reading What exquisite roseate tints beneath that wonderful moon, what mystery of blue shadows in the thick tangle of trees!
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SLEEPING JAPAN Here I must own that my story must appear to the reader to drag a little.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Then, too, I should like it to reecho the sound of Chrysantheme's guitar, in which I begin to find a certain charm, for want of something better, in the silence of the lovely summer evenings.
townnounUS /taʊn/
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading And, from the heights where stood our veranda, how prettily the town lay sleeping at our feet!
tragicadjectiveUS /ˈtrædʒɪk/
very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction
From this reading Lacking exciting intrigues and tragic adventures, I wish I knew how to infuse into it a little of the sweet perfumes of the gardens which surround me, something of the gentle warmth of the sunshine, of the shade of these graceful trees.
tranquillitynounUS /træŋˈkwɪlɪti/
an untroubled state; free from disturbances
From this reading Love being wanting, I should like it to breathe of the restful tranquillity of this faraway spot.
treesnounUS /triːz/
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Lacking exciting intrigues and tragic adventures, I wish I knew how to infuse into it a little of the sweet perfumes of the gardens which surround me, something of the gentle warmth of the sunshine, of the shade of these graceful trees.
turnsnounUS /tɜːrnz/
plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve
From this reading After all, I do not positively detest this little Chrysantheme, and when there is no repugnance on either side, habit turns into a makeshift of attachment.
verandanounUS /vərˈændə/
a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
From this reading And, from the heights where stood our veranda, how prettily the town lay sleeping at our feet!
wantverbUS /wɑːnt/
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Then, too, I should like it to reecho the sound of Chrysantheme's guitar, in which I begin to find a certain charm, for want of something better, in the silence of the lovely summer evenings.
wantingadjectiveUS /ˈwɑːntɪŋ/
nonexistent
From this reading Love being wanting, I should like it to breathe of the restful tranquillity of this faraway spot.
warmthnounUS /wɔːrmθ/
the sensation caused by heat energy
From this reading Lacking exciting intrigues and tragic adventures, I wish I knew how to infuse into it a little of the sweet perfumes of the gardens which surround me, something of the gentle warmth of the sunshine, of the shade of these graceful trees.
weathernounUS /ˈweðər/
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading All through these moonlit nights of July, the weather has been calm, luminous, and magnificent.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Ah, what glorious clear nights!
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading After all, I do not positively detest this little Chrysantheme, and when there is no repugnance on either side, habit turns into a makeshift of attachment.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading And, from the heights where stood our veranda, how prettily the town lay sleeping at our feet!
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Lacking exciting intrigues and tragic adventures, I wish I knew how to infuse into it a little of the sweet perfumes of the gardens which surround me, something of the gentle warmth of the sunshine, of the shade of these graceful trees.
wishverbUS /wɪʃ/
hope for; have a wish
From this reading Lacking exciting intrigues and tragic adventures, I wish I knew how to infuse into it a little of the sweet perfumes of the gardens which surround me, something of the gentle warmth of the sunshine, of the shade of these graceful trees.
wonderfuladjectiveUS /ˈwʌndərfəl/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading What exquisite roseate tints beneath that wonderful moon, what mystery of blue shadows in the thick tangle of trees!
