used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "A westerly wind and a cloudy sky, Proclaim it a hunting morning," Sang some one of the merry sportsmen, as the dogs were loosed in a gently rolling field, where, on one hand, the stiff, straggling rows of dry cotton stalks ran down to the river bank, and on the other a dreary fallow plat, overgrown with yellow sedge and clumps of bushes, spread away to a dense wood.
ampleadjectiveUS /ˈæmpəl/
more than enough in size or scope or capacity
From this reading The ladies, in an ample spring wagon, had been driven to an elevated point whence they could have a sweeping view of the grounds to be shot over.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The ladies, in an ample spring wagon, had been driven to an elevated point whence they could have a sweeping view of the grounds to be shot over.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WITH DOG AND GUN.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The morning appeared propitious, every one was in high spirits.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "A westerly wind and a cloudy sky, Proclaim it a hunting morning," Sang some one of the merry sportsmen, as the dogs were loosed in a gently rolling field, where, on one hand, the stiff, straggling rows of dry cotton stalks ran down to the river bank, and on the other a dreary fallow plat, overgrown with yellow sedge and clumps of bushes, spread away to a dense wood.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "A westerly wind and a cloudy sky, Proclaim it a hunting morning," Sang some one of the merry sportsmen, as the dogs were loosed in a gently rolling field, where, on one hand, the stiff, straggling rows of dry cotton stalks ran down to the river bank, and on the other a dreary fallow plat, overgrown with yellow sedge and clumps of bushes, spread away to a dense wood.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading "A westerly wind and a cloudy sky, Proclaim it a hunting morning," Sang some one of the merry sportsmen, as the dogs were loosed in a gently rolling field, where, on one hand, the stiff, straggling rows of dry cotton stalks ran down to the river bank, and on the other a dreary fallow plat, overgrown with yellow sedge and clumps of bushes, spread away to a dense wood.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The ladies, in an ample spring wagon, had been driven to an elevated point whence they could have a sweeping view of the grounds to be shot over.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The ladies, in an ample spring wagon, had been driven to an elevated point whence they could have a sweeping view of the grounds to be shot over.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading There was, in fact, a gentle breeze from the west, and a thin veil of fleece clouds covered the sky.
plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading "A westerly wind and a cloudy sky, Proclaim it a hunting morning," Sang some one of the merry sportsmen, as the dogs were loosed in a gently rolling field, where, on one hand, the stiff, straggling rows of dry cotton stalks ran down to the river bank, and on the other a dreary fallow plat, overgrown with yellow sedge and clumps of bushes, spread away to a dense wood.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading There was, in fact, a gentle breeze from the west, and a thin veil of fleece clouds covered the sky.
cloudyadjectiveUS /ˈklaʊdi/
lacking definite form or limits
From this reading "A westerly wind and a cloudy sky, Proclaim it a hunting morning," Sang some one of the merry sportsmen, as the dogs were loosed in a gently rolling field, where, on one hand, the stiff, straggling rows of dry cotton stalks ran down to the river bank, and on the other a dreary fallow plat, overgrown with yellow sedge and clumps of bushes, spread away to a dense wood.
clumpsnounUS /klʌmps/
plural of “clump” — a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading "A westerly wind and a cloudy sky, Proclaim it a hunting morning," Sang some one of the merry sportsmen, as the dogs were loosed in a gently rolling field, where, on one hand, the stiff, straggling rows of dry cotton stalks ran down to the river bank, and on the other a dreary fallow plat, overgrown with yellow sedge and clumps of bushes, spread away to a dense wood.
cottonnounUS /ˈkɑːtən/
soft silky fibers from cotton plants in their raw state
From this reading "A westerly wind and a cloudy sky, Proclaim it a hunting morning," Sang some one of the merry sportsmen, as the dogs were loosed in a gently rolling field, where, on one hand, the stiff, straggling rows of dry cotton stalks ran down to the river bank, and on the other a dreary fallow plat, overgrown with yellow sedge and clumps of bushes, spread away to a dense wood.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The ladies, in an ample spring wagon, had been driven to an elevated point whence they could have a sweeping view of the grounds to be shot over.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading There was, in fact, a gentle breeze from the west, and a thin veil of fleece clouds covered the sky.
denseadjectiveUS /dens/
permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter
From this reading "A westerly wind and a cloudy sky, Proclaim it a hunting morning," Sang some one of the merry sportsmen, as the dogs were loosed in a gently rolling field, where, on one hand, the stiff, straggling rows of dry cotton stalks ran down to the river bank, and on the other a dreary fallow plat, overgrown with yellow sedge and clumps of bushes, spread away to a dense wood.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading WITH DOG AND GUN.
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading "A westerly wind and a cloudy sky, Proclaim it a hunting morning," Sang some one of the merry sportsmen, as the dogs were loosed in a gently rolling field, where, on one hand, the stiff, straggling rows of dry cotton stalks ran down to the river bank, and on the other a dreary fallow plat, overgrown with yellow sedge and clumps of bushes, spread away to a dense wood.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "A westerly wind and a cloudy sky, Proclaim it a hunting morning," Sang some one of the merry sportsmen, as the dogs were loosed in a gently rolling field, where, on one hand, the stiff, straggling rows of dry cotton stalks ran down to the river bank, and on the other a dreary fallow plat, overgrown with yellow sedge and clumps of bushes, spread away to a dense wood.
drearyadjectiveUS /ˈdrɪri/
lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise
From this reading "A westerly wind and a cloudy sky, Proclaim it a hunting morning," Sang some one of the merry sportsmen, as the dogs were loosed in a gently rolling field, where, on one hand, the stiff, straggling rows of dry cotton stalks ran down to the river bank, and on the other a dreary fallow plat, overgrown with yellow sedge and clumps of bushes, spread away to a dense wood.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading The ladies, in an ample spring wagon, had been driven to an elevated point whence they could have a sweeping view of the grounds to be shot over.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading "A westerly wind and a cloudy sky, Proclaim it a hunting morning," Sang some one of the merry sportsmen, as the dogs were loosed in a gently rolling field, where, on one hand, the stiff, straggling rows of dry cotton stalks ran down to the river bank, and on the other a dreary fallow plat, overgrown with yellow sedge and clumps of bushes, spread away to a dense wood.
elevatedadjectiveUS /ˈeləveɪtɪd/
raised above the ground
From this reading The ladies, in an ample spring wagon, had been driven to an elevated point whence they could have a sweeping view of the grounds to be shot over.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The morning appeared propitious, every one was in high spirits.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading There was, in fact, a gentle breeze from the west, and a thin veil of fleece clouds covered the sky.
fallowadjectiveUS /ˈfæloʊ/
left unplowed and unseeded during a growing season
From this reading "A westerly wind and a cloudy sky, Proclaim it a hunting morning," Sang some one of the merry sportsmen, as the dogs were loosed in a gently rolling field, where, on one hand, the stiff, straggling rows of dry cotton stalks ran down to the river bank, and on the other a dreary fallow plat, overgrown with yellow sedge and clumps of bushes, spread away to a dense wood.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading "A westerly wind and a cloudy sky, Proclaim it a hunting morning," Sang some one of the merry sportsmen, as the dogs were loosed in a gently rolling field, where, on one hand, the stiff, straggling rows of dry cotton stalks ran down to the river bank, and on the other a dreary fallow plat, overgrown with yellow sedge and clumps of bushes, spread away to a dense wood.
fleecenounUS /fliːs/
the wool of a sheep or similar animal
From this reading There was, in fact, a gentle breeze from the west, and a thin veil of fleece clouds covered the sky.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There was, in fact, a gentle breeze from the west, and a thin veil of fleece clouds covered the sky.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading There was, in fact, a gentle breeze from the west, and a thin veil of fleece clouds covered the sky.
in a gradual manner
From this reading "A westerly wind and a cloudy sky, Proclaim it a hunting morning," Sang some one of the merry sportsmen, as the dogs were loosed in a gently rolling field, where, on one hand, the stiff, straggling rows of dry cotton stalks ran down to the river bank, and on the other a dreary fallow plat, overgrown with yellow sedge and clumps of bushes, spread away to a dense wood.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading The ladies, in an ample spring wagon, had been driven to an elevated point whence they could have a sweeping view of the grounds to be shot over.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading WITH DOG AND GUN.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The ladies, in an ample spring wagon, had been driven to an elevated point whence they could have a sweeping view of the grounds to be shot over.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "A westerly wind and a cloudy sky, Proclaim it a hunting morning," Sang some one of the merry sportsmen, as the dogs were loosed in a gently rolling field, where, on one hand, the stiff, straggling rows of dry cotton stalks ran down to the river bank, and on the other a dreary fallow plat, overgrown with yellow sedge and clumps of bushes, spread away to a dense wood.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The ladies, in an ample spring wagon, had been driven to an elevated point whence they could have a sweeping view of the grounds to be shot over.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The morning appeared propitious, every one was in high spirits.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading "A westerly wind and a cloudy sky, Proclaim it a hunting morning," Sang some one of the merry sportsmen, as the dogs were loosed in a gently rolling field, where, on one hand, the stiff, straggling rows of dry cotton stalks ran down to the river bank, and on the other a dreary fallow plat, overgrown with yellow sedge and clumps of bushes, spread away to a dense wood.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "A westerly wind and a cloudy sky, Proclaim it a hunting morning," Sang some one of the merry sportsmen, as the dogs were loosed in a gently rolling field, where, on one hand, the stiff, straggling rows of dry cotton stalks ran down to the river bank, and on the other a dreary fallow plat, overgrown with yellow sedge and clumps of bushes, spread away to a dense wood.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "A westerly wind and a cloudy sky, Proclaim it a hunting morning," Sang some one of the merry sportsmen, as the dogs were loosed in a gently rolling field, where, on one hand, the stiff, straggling rows of dry cotton stalks ran down to the river bank, and on the other a dreary fallow plat, overgrown with yellow sedge and clumps of bushes, spread away to a dense wood.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading The ladies, in an ample spring wagon, had been driven to an elevated point whence they could have a sweeping view of the grounds to be shot over.
loosedverbUS /luːst/
past form of “loose” — grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading "A westerly wind and a cloudy sky, Proclaim it a hunting morning," Sang some one of the merry sportsmen, as the dogs were loosed in a gently rolling field, where, on one hand, the stiff, straggling rows of dry cotton stalks ran down to the river bank, and on the other a dreary fallow plat, overgrown with yellow sedge and clumps of bushes, spread away to a dense wood.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading "A westerly wind and a cloudy sky, Proclaim it a hunting morning," Sang some one of the merry sportsmen, as the dogs were loosed in a gently rolling field, where, on one hand, the stiff, straggling rows of dry cotton stalks ran down to the river bank, and on the other a dreary fallow plat, overgrown with yellow sedge and clumps of bushes, spread away to a dense wood.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "A westerly wind and a cloudy sky, Proclaim it a hunting morning," Sang some one of the merry sportsmen, as the dogs were loosed in a gently rolling field, where, on one hand, the stiff, straggling rows of dry cotton stalks ran down to the river bank, and on the other a dreary fallow plat, overgrown with yellow sedge and clumps of bushes, spread away to a dense wood.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "A westerly wind and a cloudy sky, Proclaim it a hunting morning," Sang some one of the merry sportsmen, as the dogs were loosed in a gently rolling field, where, on one hand, the stiff, straggling rows of dry cotton stalks ran down to the river bank, and on the other a dreary fallow plat, overgrown with yellow sedge and clumps of bushes, spread away to a dense wood.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "A westerly wind and a cloudy sky, Proclaim it a hunting morning," Sang some one of the merry sportsmen, as the dogs were loosed in a gently rolling field, where, on one hand, the stiff, straggling rows of dry cotton stalks ran down to the river bank, and on the other a dreary fallow plat, overgrown with yellow sedge and clumps of bushes, spread away to a dense wood.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "A westerly wind and a cloudy sky, Proclaim it a hunting morning," Sang some one of the merry sportsmen, as the dogs were loosed in a gently rolling field, where, on one hand, the stiff, straggling rows of dry cotton stalks ran down to the river bank, and on the other a dreary fallow plat, overgrown with yellow sedge and clumps of bushes, spread away to a dense wood.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "A westerly wind and a cloudy sky, Proclaim it a hunting morning," Sang some one of the merry sportsmen, as the dogs were loosed in a gently rolling field, where, on one hand, the stiff, straggling rows of dry cotton stalks ran down to the river bank, and on the other a dreary fallow plat, overgrown with yellow sedge and clumps of bushes, spread away to a dense wood.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The ladies, in an ample spring wagon, had been driven to an elevated point whence they could have a sweeping view of the grounds to be shot over.
overgrownadjectiveUS /ˌoʊvərˈɡroʊn/
covered with growing plants
From this reading "A westerly wind and a cloudy sky, Proclaim it a hunting morning," Sang some one of the merry sportsmen, as the dogs were loosed in a gently rolling field, where, on one hand, the stiff, straggling rows of dry cotton stalks ran down to the river bank, and on the other a dreary fallow plat, overgrown with yellow sedge and clumps of bushes, spread away to a dense wood.
platverb
make a plat of
From this reading "A westerly wind and a cloudy sky, Proclaim it a hunting morning," Sang some one of the merry sportsmen, as the dogs were loosed in a gently rolling field, where, on one hand, the stiff, straggling rows of dry cotton stalks ran down to the river bank, and on the other a dreary fallow plat, overgrown with yellow sedge and clumps of bushes, spread away to a dense wood.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The ladies, in an ample spring wagon, had been driven to an elevated point whence they could have a sweeping view of the grounds to be shot over.
ProclaimverbUS /proʊˈkleɪm/
declare formally; declare someone to be something; of titles
From this reading "A westerly wind and a cloudy sky, Proclaim it a hunting morning," Sang some one of the merry sportsmen, as the dogs were loosed in a gently rolling field, where, on one hand, the stiff, straggling rows of dry cotton stalks ran down to the river bank, and on the other a dreary fallow plat, overgrown with yellow sedge and clumps of bushes, spread away to a dense wood.
propitiousadjectiveUS /prəˈpɪʃəs/
presenting favorable circumstances; likely to result in or show signs of success
From this reading The morning appeared propitious, every one was in high spirits.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading "A westerly wind and a cloudy sky, Proclaim it a hunting morning," Sang some one of the merry sportsmen, as the dogs were loosed in a gently rolling field, where, on one hand, the stiff, straggling rows of dry cotton stalks ran down to the river bank, and on the other a dreary fallow plat, overgrown with yellow sedge and clumps of bushes, spread away to a dense wood.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading "A westerly wind and a cloudy sky, Proclaim it a hunting morning," Sang some one of the merry sportsmen, as the dogs were loosed in a gently rolling field, where, on one hand, the stiff, straggling rows of dry cotton stalks ran down to the river bank, and on the other a dreary fallow plat, overgrown with yellow sedge and clumps of bushes, spread away to a dense wood.
uttered with a trill
From this reading "A westerly wind and a cloudy sky, Proclaim it a hunting morning," Sang some one of the merry sportsmen, as the dogs were loosed in a gently rolling field, where, on one hand, the stiff, straggling rows of dry cotton stalks ran down to the river bank, and on the other a dreary fallow plat, overgrown with yellow sedge and clumps of bushes, spread away to a dense wood.
rowsnounUS /roʊz/
plural of “row” — an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading "A westerly wind and a cloudy sky, Proclaim it a hunting morning," Sang some one of the merry sportsmen, as the dogs were loosed in a gently rolling field, where, on one hand, the stiff, straggling rows of dry cotton stalks ran down to the river bank, and on the other a dreary fallow plat, overgrown with yellow sedge and clumps of bushes, spread away to a dense wood.
North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng
From this reading "A westerly wind and a cloudy sky, Proclaim it a hunting morning," Sang some one of the merry sportsmen, as the dogs were loosed in a gently rolling field, where, on one hand, the stiff, straggling rows of dry cotton stalks ran down to the river bank, and on the other a dreary fallow plat, overgrown with yellow sedge and clumps of bushes, spread away to a dense wood.
sedgenounUS /sedʒ/
grasslike or rushlike plant growing in wet places having solid stems, narrow grasslike leaves and spikelets of inconspicuous flowers
From this reading "A westerly wind and a cloudy sky, Proclaim it a hunting morning," Sang some one of the merry sportsmen, as the dogs were loosed in a gently rolling field, where, on one hand, the stiff, straggling rows of dry cotton stalks ran down to the river bank, and on the other a dreary fallow plat, overgrown with yellow sedge and clumps of bushes, spread away to a dense wood.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading The ladies, in an ample spring wagon, had been driven to an elevated point whence they could have a sweeping view of the grounds to be shot over.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading "A westerly wind and a cloudy sky, Proclaim it a hunting morning," Sang some one of the merry sportsmen, as the dogs were loosed in a gently rolling field, where, on one hand, the stiff, straggling rows of dry cotton stalks ran down to the river bank, and on the other a dreary fallow plat, overgrown with yellow sedge and clumps of bushes, spread away to a dense wood.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "A westerly wind and a cloudy sky, Proclaim it a hunting morning," Sang some one of the merry sportsmen, as the dogs were loosed in a gently rolling field, where, on one hand, the stiff, straggling rows of dry cotton stalks ran down to the river bank, and on the other a dreary fallow plat, overgrown with yellow sedge and clumps of bushes, spread away to a dense wood.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading The morning appeared propitious, every one was in high spirits.
sportsmennounUS /ˈspɔːrtsmɪn/
plural of “sportsman” — someone who engages in sports
From this reading "A westerly wind and a cloudy sky, Proclaim it a hunting morning," Sang some one of the merry sportsmen, as the dogs were loosed in a gently rolling field, where, on one hand, the stiff, straggling rows of dry cotton stalks ran down to the river bank, and on the other a dreary fallow plat, overgrown with yellow sedge and clumps of bushes, spread away to a dense wood.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading "A westerly wind and a cloudy sky, Proclaim it a hunting morning," Sang some one of the merry sportsmen, as the dogs were loosed in a gently rolling field, where, on one hand, the stiff, straggling rows of dry cotton stalks ran down to the river bank, and on the other a dreary fallow plat, overgrown with yellow sedge and clumps of bushes, spread away to a dense wood.
the season of growth
From this reading The ladies, in an ample spring wagon, had been driven to an elevated point whence they could have a sweeping view of the grounds to be shot over.
stalksnounUS /stɔːks/
plural of “stalk” — material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds
From this reading "A westerly wind and a cloudy sky, Proclaim it a hunting morning," Sang some one of the merry sportsmen, as the dogs were loosed in a gently rolling field, where, on one hand, the stiff, straggling rows of dry cotton stalks ran down to the river bank, and on the other a dreary fallow plat, overgrown with yellow sedge and clumps of bushes, spread away to a dense wood.
not moving or operating freely
From this reading "A westerly wind and a cloudy sky, Proclaim it a hunting morning," Sang some one of the merry sportsmen, as the dogs were loosed in a gently rolling field, where, on one hand, the stiff, straggling rows of dry cotton stalks ran down to the river bank, and on the other a dreary fallow plat, overgrown with yellow sedge and clumps of bushes, spread away to a dense wood.
stragglingadjective
spreading out in different directions or distributed irregularly
From this reading "A westerly wind and a cloudy sky, Proclaim it a hunting morning," Sang some one of the merry sportsmen, as the dogs were loosed in a gently rolling field, where, on one hand, the stiff, straggling rows of dry cotton stalks ran down to the river bank, and on the other a dreary fallow plat, overgrown with yellow sedge and clumps of bushes, spread away to a dense wood.
sweepingadjectiveUS /ˈswiːpɪŋ/
taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination
From this reading The ladies, in an ample spring wagon, had been driven to an elevated point whence they could have a sweeping view of the grounds to be shot over.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "A westerly wind and a cloudy sky, Proclaim it a hunting morning," Sang some one of the merry sportsmen, as the dogs were loosed in a gently rolling field, where, on one hand, the stiff, straggling rows of dry cotton stalks ran down to the river bank, and on the other a dreary fallow plat, overgrown with yellow sedge and clumps of bushes, spread away to a dense wood.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was, in fact, a gentle breeze from the west, and a thin veil of fleece clouds covered the sky.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The ladies, in an ample spring wagon, had been driven to an elevated point whence they could have a sweeping view of the grounds to be shot over.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading There was, in fact, a gentle breeze from the west, and a thin veil of fleece clouds covered the sky.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "A westerly wind and a cloudy sky, Proclaim it a hunting morning," Sang some one of the merry sportsmen, as the dogs were loosed in a gently rolling field, where, on one hand, the stiff, straggling rows of dry cotton stalks ran down to the river bank, and on the other a dreary fallow plat, overgrown with yellow sedge and clumps of bushes, spread away to a dense wood.
a garment that covers the head and face
From this reading There was, in fact, a gentle breeze from the west, and a thin veil of fleece clouds covered the sky.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading The ladies, in an ample spring wagon, had been driven to an elevated point whence they could have a sweeping view of the grounds to be shot over.
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading The ladies, in an ample spring wagon, had been driven to an elevated point whence they could have a sweeping view of the grounds to be shot over.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was, in fact, a gentle breeze from the west, and a thin veil of fleece clouds covered the sky.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "A westerly wind and a cloudy sky, Proclaim it a hunting morning," Sang some one of the merry sportsmen, as the dogs were loosed in a gently rolling field, where, on one hand, the stiff, straggling rows of dry cotton stalks ran down to the river bank, and on the other a dreary fallow plat, overgrown with yellow sedge and clumps of bushes, spread away to a dense wood.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading There was, in fact, a gentle breeze from the west, and a thin veil of fleece clouds covered the sky.
westerlyadverbUS /ˈwestərli/
toward the west
From this reading "A westerly wind and a cloudy sky, Proclaim it a hunting morning," Sang some one of the merry sportsmen, as the dogs were loosed in a gently rolling field, where, on one hand, the stiff, straggling rows of dry cotton stalks ran down to the river bank, and on the other a dreary fallow plat, overgrown with yellow sedge and clumps of bushes, spread away to a dense wood.
an old word meaning “from where”
From this reading The ladies, in an ample spring wagon, had been driven to an elevated point whence they could have a sweeping view of the grounds to be shot over.
in or at the place that
From this reading "A westerly wind and a cloudy sky, Proclaim it a hunting morning," Sang some one of the merry sportsmen, as the dogs were loosed in a gently rolling field, where, on one hand, the stiff, straggling rows of dry cotton stalks ran down to the river bank, and on the other a dreary fallow plat, overgrown with yellow sedge and clumps of bushes, spread away to a dense wood.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading "A westerly wind and a cloudy sky, Proclaim it a hunting morning," Sang some one of the merry sportsmen, as the dogs were loosed in a gently rolling field, where, on one hand, the stiff, straggling rows of dry cotton stalks ran down to the river bank, and on the other a dreary fallow plat, overgrown with yellow sedge and clumps of bushes, spread away to a dense wood.
in the company of; together with
From this reading WITH DOG AND GUN.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading "A westerly wind and a cloudy sky, Proclaim it a hunting morning," Sang some one of the merry sportsmen, as the dogs were loosed in a gently rolling field, where, on one hand, the stiff, straggling rows of dry cotton stalks ran down to the river bank, and on the other a dreary fallow plat, overgrown with yellow sedge and clumps of bushes, spread away to a dense wood.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading "A westerly wind and a cloudy sky, Proclaim it a hunting morning," Sang some one of the merry sportsmen, as the dogs were loosed in a gently rolling field, where, on one hand, the stiff, straggling rows of dry cotton stalks ran down to the river bank, and on the other a dreary fallow plat, overgrown with yellow sedge and clumps of bushes, spread away to a dense wood.
