airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The last Mariposa lily vanished from the burnt grasses as the California Indian summer dreamed itself out in purple mists on the windless air.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At the ranch house the morning air was crisp and brittle, yet mid-day made the shade welcome, and in the open, under the winter sun, roses bloomed and oranges, grape-fruit, and lemons turned to golden yellow ripeness.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The last Mariposa lily vanished from the burnt grasses as the California Indian summer dreamed itself out in purple mists on the windless air.
AtprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the ranch house the morning air was crisp and brittle, yet mid-day made the shade welcome, and in the open, under the winter sun, roses bloomed and oranges, grape-fruit, and lemons turned to golden yellow ripeness.
bloomedverbUS /bluːmd/
past form of “bloom” — produce or yield flowers
From this reading At the ranch house the morning air was crisp and brittle, yet mid-day made the shade welcome, and in the open, under the winter sun, roses bloomed and oranges, grape-fruit, and lemons turned to golden yellow ripeness.
brittleadjectiveUS /ˈbrɪtəl/
having little elasticity; hence easily cracked or fractured or snapped
From this reading At the ranch house the morning air was crisp and brittle, yet mid-day made the shade welcome, and in the open, under the winter sun, roses bloomed and oranges, grape-fruit, and lemons turned to golden yellow ripeness.
brokeadjectiveUS /broʊk/
lacking funds
From this reading Soft rain- showers first broke the spell.
burntadjectiveUS /bɜːrnt/
ruined by overcooking
From this reading The last Mariposa lily vanished from the burnt grasses as the California Indian summer dreamed itself out in purple mists on the windless air.
CalifornianounUS /ˌkæləˈfɔːrnjə/
a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes
From this reading The last Mariposa lily vanished from the burnt grasses as the California Indian summer dreamed itself out in purple mists on the windless air.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Winter came on in its delectable way in the Valley of the Moon.
crispadjectiveUS /krɪsp/
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading At the ranch house the morning air was crisp and brittle, yet mid-day made the shade welcome, and in the open, under the winter sun, roses bloomed and oranges, grape-fruit, and lemons turned to golden yellow ripeness.
delectableadjectiveUS /dɪˈlektəbəl/
extremely pleasing to the sense of taste
From this reading Winter came on in its delectable way in the Valley of the Moon.
dreamedadjectiveUS /driːmd/
conceived of or imagined or hoped for
From this reading The last Mariposa lily vanished from the burnt grasses as the California Indian summer dreamed itself out in purple mists on the windless air.
fellverbUS /fel/
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Snow fell on the summit of Sonoma Mountain.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Soft rain- showers first broke the spell.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The last Mariposa lily vanished from the burnt grasses as the California Indian summer dreamed itself out in purple mists on the windless air.
goldenadjectiveUS /ˈɡoʊldən/
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading At the ranch house the morning air was crisp and brittle, yet mid-day made the shade welcome, and in the open, under the winter sun, roses bloomed and oranges, grape-fruit, and lemons turned to golden yellow ripeness.
grape-fruit
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At the ranch house the morning air was crisp and brittle, yet mid-day made the shade welcome, and in the open, under the winter sun, roses bloomed and oranges, grape-fruit, and lemons turned to golden yellow ripeness.
grassesnounUS /ˈɡræsəz/
plural of “grass” — narrow-leaved green herbage: grown as lawns; used as pasture for grazing animals; cut and dried as hay
From this reading The last Mariposa lily vanished from the burnt grasses as the California Indian summer dreamed itself out in purple mists on the windless air.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading At the ranch house the morning air was crisp and brittle, yet mid-day made the shade welcome, and in the open, under the winter sun, roses bloomed and oranges, grape-fruit, and lemons turned to golden yellow ripeness.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Winter came on in its delectable way in the Valley of the Moon.
IndianadjectiveUS /ˈɪndiən/
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading The last Mariposa lily vanished from the burnt grasses as the California Indian summer dreamed itself out in purple mists on the windless air.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Winter came on in its delectable way in the Valley of the Moon.
itselfpronounUS /ˌɪtˈself/
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading The last Mariposa lily vanished from the burnt grasses as the California Indian summer dreamed itself out in purple mists on the windless air.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading The last Mariposa lily vanished from the burnt grasses as the California Indian summer dreamed itself out in purple mists on the windless air.
lemonsnounUS /ˈlemənz/
plural of “lemon” — yellow oval fruit with juicy acidic flesh
From this reading At the ranch house the morning air was crisp and brittle, yet mid-day made the shade welcome, and in the open, under the winter sun, roses bloomed and oranges, grape-fruit, and lemons turned to golden yellow ripeness.
lilynounUS /ˈlɪli/
any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers
From this reading The last Mariposa lily vanished from the burnt grasses as the California Indian summer dreamed itself out in purple mists on the windless air.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading At the ranch house the morning air was crisp and brittle, yet mid-day made the shade welcome, and in the open, under the winter sun, roses bloomed and oranges, grape-fruit, and lemons turned to golden yellow ripeness.
MariposanounUS /ˌmærɪˈpoʊsə/
any of several plants of the genus Calochortus having tulip-shaped flowers with 3 sepals and 3 petals; southwestern United States and Mexico
From this reading The last Mariposa lily vanished from the burnt grasses as the California Indian summer dreamed itself out in purple mists on the windless air.
mid-day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At the ranch house the morning air was crisp and brittle, yet mid-day made the shade welcome, and in the open, under the winter sun, roses bloomed and oranges, grape-fruit, and lemons turned to golden yellow ripeness.
mistsnounUS /mɪsts/
plural of “mist” — a thin fog with condensation near the ground
From this reading The last Mariposa lily vanished from the burnt grasses as the California Indian summer dreamed itself out in purple mists on the windless air.
MoonnounUS /muːn/
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading Winter came on in its delectable way in the Valley of the Moon.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading At the ranch house the morning air was crisp and brittle, yet mid-day made the shade welcome, and in the open, under the winter sun, roses bloomed and oranges, grape-fruit, and lemons turned to golden yellow ripeness.
MountainnounUS /ˈmaʊntən/
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Snow fell on the summit of Sonoma Mountain.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Winter came on in its delectable way in the Valley of the Moon.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Winter came on in its delectable way in the Valley of the Moon.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading At the ranch house the morning air was crisp and brittle, yet mid-day made the shade welcome, and in the open, under the winter sun, roses bloomed and oranges, grape-fruit, and lemons turned to golden yellow ripeness.
orangesnounUS /ˈɔːrəndʒəz/
plural of “orange” — round yellow to orange fruit of any of several citrus trees
From this reading At the ranch house the morning air was crisp and brittle, yet mid-day made the shade welcome, and in the open, under the winter sun, roses bloomed and oranges, grape-fruit, and lemons turned to golden yellow ripeness.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The last Mariposa lily vanished from the burnt grasses as the California Indian summer dreamed itself out in purple mists on the windless air.
purplenounUS /ˈpɜːrpəl/
a purple color or pigment
From this reading The last Mariposa lily vanished from the burnt grasses as the California Indian summer dreamed itself out in purple mists on the windless air.
rainnounUS /reɪn/
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading Soft rain- showers first broke the spell.
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading At the ranch house the morning air was crisp and brittle, yet mid-day made the shade welcome, and in the open, under the winter sun, roses bloomed and oranges, grape-fruit, and lemons turned to golden yellow ripeness.
ripenessnoun
the state of being ripe
From this reading At the ranch house the morning air was crisp and brittle, yet mid-day made the shade welcome, and in the open, under the winter sun, roses bloomed and oranges, grape-fruit, and lemons turned to golden yellow ripeness.
rosesnounUS /ˈroʊzɪz/
plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading At the ranch house the morning air was crisp and brittle, yet mid-day made the shade welcome, and in the open, under the winter sun, roses bloomed and oranges, grape-fruit, and lemons turned to golden yellow ripeness.
shadenounUS /ʃeɪd/
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading At the ranch house the morning air was crisp and brittle, yet mid-day made the shade welcome, and in the open, under the winter sun, roses bloomed and oranges, grape-fruit, and lemons turned to golden yellow ripeness.
showersnounUS /ˈʃaʊərz/
plural of “shower” — a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you
From this reading Soft rain- showers first broke the spell.
SnownounUS /snoʊ/
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading Snow fell on the summit of Sonoma Mountain.
SoftadjectiveUS /sɑːft/
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading Soft rain- showers first broke the spell.
Sonoma
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Snow fell on the summit of Sonoma Mountain.
spellverbUS /spel/
orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of
From this reading Soft rain- showers first broke the spell.
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 The last Mariposa lily vanished from the burnt grasses as the California Indian summer dreamed itself out in purple mists on the windless air.
summitnounUS /ˈsʌmət/
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
From this reading Snow fell on the summit of Sonoma Mountain.
sunnounUS /sʌn/
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading At the ranch house the morning air was crisp and brittle, yet mid-day made the shade welcome, and in the open, under the winter sun, roses bloomed and oranges, grape-fruit, and lemons turned to golden yellow ripeness.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Winter came on in its delectable way in the Valley of the Moon.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At the ranch house the morning air was crisp and brittle, yet mid-day made the shade welcome, and in the open, under the winter sun, roses bloomed and oranges, grape-fruit, and lemons turned to golden yellow ripeness.
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
moved around an axis or center
From this reading At the ranch house the morning air was crisp and brittle, yet mid-day made the shade welcome, and in the open, under the winter sun, roses bloomed and oranges, grape-fruit, and lemons turned to golden yellow ripeness.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading At the ranch house the morning air was crisp and brittle, yet mid-day made the shade welcome, and in the open, under the winter sun, roses bloomed and oranges, grape-fruit, and lemons turned to golden yellow ripeness.
ValleynounUS /ˈvæli/
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading Winter came on in its delectable way in the Valley of the Moon.
vanishedadjectiveUS /ˈvænɪʃt/
having passed out of existence
From this reading The last Mariposa lily vanished from the burnt grasses as the California Indian summer dreamed itself out in purple mists on the windless air.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At the ranch house the morning air was crisp and brittle, yet mid-day made the shade welcome, and in the open, under the winter sun, roses bloomed and oranges, grape-fruit, and lemons turned to golden yellow ripeness.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Winter came on in its delectable way in the Valley of the Moon.
welcomeverbUS /ˈwelkəm/
accept gladly
From this reading At the ranch house the morning air was crisp and brittle, yet mid-day made the shade welcome, and in the open, under the winter sun, roses bloomed and oranges, grape-fruit, and lemons turned to golden yellow ripeness.
windlessadjective
without or almost without wind
From this reading The last Mariposa lily vanished from the burnt grasses as the California Indian summer dreamed itself out in purple mists on the windless air.
WinternounUS /ˈwɪntər/
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Winter came on in its delectable way in the Valley of the Moon.
yellowadjectiveUS /ˈjeloʊ/
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading At the ranch house the morning air was crisp and brittle, yet mid-day made the shade welcome, and in the open, under the winter sun, roses bloomed and oranges, grape-fruit, and lemons turned to golden yellow ripeness.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading At the ranch house the morning air was crisp and brittle, yet mid-day made the shade welcome, and in the open, under the winter sun, roses bloomed and oranges, grape-fruit, and lemons turned to golden yellow ripeness.
