adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE STUFF OF DREAMS In July the hay was maturing, and by the middle of August it was only a question of awaiting a few dry days to cut and store it.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading But after many weeks of fine weather the frequent shifts of wind which are usual in Quebec once more ruled the skies.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE STUFF OF DREAMS In July the hay was maturing, and by the middle of August it was only a question of awaiting a few dry days to cut and store it.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But after many weeks of fine weather the frequent shifts of wind which are usual in Quebec once more ruled the skies.
AugustnounUS /ˈɑːɡəst/
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading THE STUFF OF DREAMS In July the hay was maturing, and by the middle of August it was only a question of awaiting a few dry days to cut and store it.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading THE STUFF OF DREAMS In July the hay was maturing, and by the middle of August it was only a question of awaiting a few dry days to cut and store it.
backingnounUS /ˈbækɪŋ/
the act of providing approval and support
From this reading "The wind is backing to the sou'east.
BadadjectiveUS /bæd/
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading Bad luck!
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But after many weeks of fine weather the frequent shifts of wind which are usual in Quebec once more ruled the skies.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE STUFF OF DREAMS In July the hay was maturing, and by the middle of August it was only a question of awaiting a few dry days to cut and store it.
counselnounUS /ˈkaʊnsəl/
a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading Every morning the men scanned the heavens and took counsel together.
cutverbUS /kʌt/
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading THE STUFF OF DREAMS In July the hay was maturing, and by the middle of August it was only a question of awaiting a few dry days to cut and store it.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading THE STUFF OF DREAMS In July the hay was maturing, and by the middle of August it was only a question of awaiting a few dry days to cut and store it.
DREAMSnounUS /driːmz/
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading THE STUFF OF DREAMS In July the hay was maturing, and by the middle of August it was only a question of awaiting a few dry days to cut and store it.
dryadjectiveUS /draɪ/
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading THE STUFF OF DREAMS In July the hay was maturing, and by the middle of August it was only a question of awaiting a few dry days to cut and store it.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every morning the men scanned the heavens and took counsel together.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading THE STUFF OF DREAMS In July the hay was maturing, and by the middle of August it was only a question of awaiting a few dry days to cut and store it.
fineadjectiveUS /faɪn/
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading But after many weeks of fine weather the frequent shifts of wind which are usual in Quebec once more ruled the skies.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading But after many weeks of fine weather the frequent shifts of wind which are usual in Quebec once more ruled the skies.
haynounUS /heɪ/
grass mowed and cured for use as fodder
From this reading THE STUFF OF DREAMS In July the hay was maturing, and by the middle of August it was only a question of awaiting a few dry days to cut and store it.
heavensnounUS /ˈhevənz/
the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
From this reading Every morning the men scanned the heavens and took counsel together.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE STUFF OF DREAMS In July the hay was maturing, and by the middle of August it was only a question of awaiting a few dry days to cut and store it.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The wind is backing to the sou'east.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE STUFF OF DREAMS In July the hay was maturing, and by the middle of August it was only a question of awaiting a few dry days to cut and store it.
JulynounUS /ˌdʒuːˈlaɪ/
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading THE STUFF OF DREAMS In July the hay was maturing, and by the middle of August it was only a question of awaiting a few dry days to cut and store it.
lucknounUS /lʌk/
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Bad luck!
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading But after many weeks of fine weather the frequent shifts of wind which are usual in Quebec once more ruled the skies.
maturingverbUS /məˈtʃʊrɪŋ/
-ing form of “mature” — develop and reach maturity; undergo maturation
From this reading THE STUFF OF DREAMS In July the hay was maturing, and by the middle of August it was only a question of awaiting a few dry days to cut and store it.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading Every morning the men scanned the heavens and took counsel together.
middlenounUS /ˈmɪdəl/
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading THE STUFF OF DREAMS In July the hay was maturing, and by the middle of August it was only a question of awaiting a few dry days to cut and store it.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But after many weeks of fine weather the frequent shifts of wind which are usual in Quebec once more ruled the skies.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Every morning the men scanned the heavens and took counsel together.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE STUFF OF DREAMS In July the hay was maturing, and by the middle of August it was only a question of awaiting a few dry days to cut and store it.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading But after many weeks of fine weather the frequent shifts of wind which are usual in Quebec once more ruled the skies.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading THE STUFF OF DREAMS In July the hay was maturing, and by the middle of August it was only a question of awaiting a few dry days to cut and store it.
QuebecnounUS /kwəˈbek/
the French-speaking capital of the province of Quebec; situated on the Saint Lawrence River
From this reading But after many weeks of fine weather the frequent shifts of wind which are usual in Quebec once more ruled the skies.
questionverbUS /ˈkwestʃən/
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading THE STUFF OF DREAMS In July the hay was maturing, and by the middle of August it was only a question of awaiting a few dry days to cut and store it.
ruledadjectiveUS /ruːld/
subject to a ruling authority
From this reading But after many weeks of fine weather the frequent shifts of wind which are usual in Quebec once more ruled the skies.
scannedverbUS /skænd/
inflected form of “scan” — examine minutely or intensely
From this reading Every morning the men scanned the heavens and took counsel together.
shiftsnounUS /ʃɪfts/
plural of “shift” — an event in which something is displaced without rotation
From this reading But after many weeks of fine weather the frequent shifts of wind which are usual in Quebec once more ruled the skies.
skiesnounUS /skaɪz/
plural of “sky” — the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading But after many weeks of fine weather the frequent shifts of wind which are usual in Quebec once more ruled the skies.
sou'east
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The wind is backing to the sou'east.
storenounUS /stɔːr/
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading THE STUFF OF DREAMS In July the hay was maturing, and by the middle of August it was only a question of awaiting a few dry days to cut and store it.
STUFFnounUS /stʌf/
the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading THE STUFF OF DREAMS In July the hay was maturing, and by the middle of August it was only a question of awaiting a few dry days to cut and store it.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE STUFF OF DREAMS In July the hay was maturing, and by the middle of August it was only a question of awaiting a few dry days to cut and store it.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE STUFF OF DREAMS In July the hay was maturing, and by the middle of August it was only a question of awaiting a few dry days to cut and store it.
togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Every morning the men scanned the heavens and took counsel together.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Every morning the men scanned the heavens and took counsel together.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading But after many weeks of fine weather the frequent shifts of wind which are usual in Quebec once more ruled the skies.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE STUFF OF DREAMS In July the hay was maturing, and by the middle of August it was only a question of awaiting a few dry days to cut and store it.
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 But after many weeks of fine weather the frequent shifts of wind which are usual in Quebec once more ruled the skies.
weeksnounUS /wiːks/
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading But after many weeks of fine weather the frequent shifts of wind which are usual in Quebec once more ruled the skies.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But after many weeks of fine weather the frequent shifts of wind which are usual in Quebec once more ruled the skies.
windnounUS /waɪnd/
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading But after many weeks of fine weather the frequent shifts of wind which are usual in Quebec once more ruled the skies.
