used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is four o'clock, and a hush, a great stillness, born of oppressive heat, is over all the land.
a-flying
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From this reading "Gather the roses while ye may; Old time is still a-flying; And the same flower that smiles to-day To-morrow will be dying."
anew
From this reading Again the sun is smiting with hot wrath the unoffending earth; the flowers nod drowsily or lie half dead of languor, their gay leaves touching the ground.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading "The sky was blue as the summer sea, The depths were cloudless overhead; The air was calm as it could be; There was no sight or sound of dread," quotes Luttrell, dreamily, as he strays idly along the garden path, through scented shrubs and all the many-hued children of light and dew.
(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 It is four o'clock, and a hush, a great stillness, born of oppressive heat, is over all the land.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading "The sky was blue as the summer sea, The depths were cloudless overhead; The air was calm as it could be; There was no sight or sound of dread," quotes Luttrell, dreamily, as he strays idly along the garden path, through scented shrubs and all the many-hued children of light and dew.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Gather the roses while ye may; Old time is still a-flying; And the same flower that smiles to-day To-morrow will be dying."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "The sky was blue as the summer sea, The depths were cloudless overhead; The air was calm as it could be; There was no sight or sound of dread," quotes Luttrell, dreamily, as he strays idly along the garden path, through scented shrubs and all the many-hued children of light and dew.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Gather the roses while ye may; Old time is still a-flying; And the same flower that smiles to-day To-morrow will be dying."
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading "The sky was blue as the summer sea, The depths were cloudless overhead; The air was calm as it could be; There was no sight or sound of dread," quotes Luttrell, dreamily, as he strays idly along the garden path, through scented shrubs and all the many-hued children of light and dew.
brought into existence
From this reading It is four o'clock, and a hush, a great stillness, born of oppressive heat, is over all the land.
make calm or still
From this reading "The sky was blue as the summer sea, The depths were cloudless overhead; The air was calm as it could be; There was no sight or sound of dread," quotes Luttrell, dreamily, as he strays idly along the garden path, through scented shrubs and all the many-hued children of light and dew.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading "The sky was blue as the summer sea, The depths were cloudless overhead; The air was calm as it could be; There was no sight or sound of dread," quotes Luttrell, dreamily, as he strays idly along the garden path, through scented shrubs and all the many-hued children of light and dew.
cloudlessadjectiveUS /ˈklaʊdləs/
free from clouds
From this reading "The sky was blue as the summer sea, The depths were cloudless overhead; The air was calm as it could be; There was no sight or sound of dread," quotes Luttrell, dreamily, as he strays idly along the garden path, through scented shrubs and all the many-hued children of light and dew.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "The sky was blue as the summer sea, The depths were cloudless overhead; The air was calm as it could be; There was no sight or sound of dread," quotes Luttrell, dreamily, as he strays idly along the garden path, through scented shrubs and all the many-hued children of light and dew.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading Again the sun is smiting with hot wrath the unoffending earth; the flowers nod drowsily or lie half dead of languor, their gay leaves touching the ground.
(plural) the deepest and most remote part
From this reading "The sky was blue as the summer sea, The depths were cloudless overhead; The air was calm as it could be; There was no sight or sound of dread," quotes Luttrell, dreamily, as he strays idly along the garden path, through scented shrubs and all the many-hued children of light and dew.
dewnounUS /duː/
water that has condensed on a cool surface overnight from water vapor in the air
From this reading "The sky was blue as the summer sea, The depths were cloudless overhead; The air was calm as it could be; There was no sight or sound of dread," quotes Luttrell, dreamily, as he strays idly along the garden path, through scented shrubs and all the many-hued children of light and dew.
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading "The sky was blue as the summer sea, The depths were cloudless overhead; The air was calm as it could be; There was no sight or sound of dread," quotes Luttrell, dreamily, as he strays idly along the garden path, through scented shrubs and all the many-hued children of light and dew.
dreamilyadverb
in a dreamy manner
From this reading "The sky was blue as the summer sea, The depths were cloudless overhead; The air was calm as it could be; There was no sight or sound of dread," quotes Luttrell, dreamily, as he strays idly along the garden path, through scented shrubs and all the many-hued children of light and dew.
drowsilyadverb
in a drowsy manner
From this reading Again the sun is smiting with hot wrath the unoffending earth; the flowers nod drowsily or lie half dead of languor, their gay leaves touching the ground.
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading "Gather the roses while ye may; Old time is still a-flying; And the same flower that smiles to-day To-morrow will be dying."
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Again the sun is smiting with hot wrath the unoffending earth; the flowers nod drowsily or lie half dead of languor, their gay leaves touching the ground.
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading "Gather the roses while ye may; Old time is still a-flying; And the same flower that smiles to-day To-morrow will be dying."
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Again the sun is smiting with hot wrath the unoffending earth; the flowers nod drowsily or lie half dead of languor, their gay leaves touching the ground.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading It is four o'clock, and a hush, a great stillness, born of oppressive heat, is over all the land.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading "The sky was blue as the summer sea, The depths were cloudless overhead; The air was calm as it could be; There was no sight or sound of dread," quotes Luttrell, dreamily, as he strays idly along the garden path, through scented shrubs and all the many-hued children of light and dew.
assemble or get together
From this reading "Gather the roses while ye may; Old time is still a-flying; And the same flower that smiles to-day To-morrow will be dying."
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Again the sun is smiting with hot wrath the unoffending earth; the flowers nod drowsily or lie half dead of languor, their gay leaves touching the ground.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It is four o'clock, and a hush, a great stillness, born of oppressive heat, is over all the land.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Again the sun is smiting with hot wrath the unoffending earth; the flowers nod drowsily or lie half dead of languor, their gay leaves touching the ground.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Again the sun is smiting with hot wrath the unoffending earth; the flowers nod drowsily or lie half dead of languor, their gay leaves touching the ground.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "The sky was blue as the summer sea, The depths were cloudless overhead; The air was calm as it could be; There was no sight or sound of dread," quotes Luttrell, dreamily, as he strays idly along the garden path, through scented shrubs and all the many-hued children of light and dew.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading It is four o'clock, and a hush, a great stillness, born of oppressive heat, is over all the land.
HerricknounUS /ˈherɪk/
English lyric poet (1591-1674)
From this reading --Herrick.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading Again the sun is smiting with hot wrath the unoffending earth; the flowers nod drowsily or lie half dead of languor, their gay leaves touching the ground.
become quiet or still; fall silent
From this reading It is four o'clock, and a hush, a great stillness, born of oppressive heat, is over all the land.
idlyadverbUS /ˈaɪdli/
in an idle manner
From this reading "The sky was blue as the summer sea, The depths were cloudless overhead; The air was calm as it could be; There was no sight or sound of dread," quotes Luttrell, dreamily, as he strays idly along the garden path, through scented shrubs and all the many-hued children of light and dew.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Gather the roses while ye may; Old time is still a-flying; And the same flower that smiles to-day To-morrow will be dying."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is four o'clock, and a hush, a great stillness, born of oppressive heat, is over all the land.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading It is four o'clock, and a hush, a great stillness, born of oppressive heat, is over all the land.
languornoun
a relaxed comfortable feeling
From this reading Again the sun is smiting with hot wrath the unoffending earth; the flowers nod drowsily or lie half dead of languor, their gay leaves touching the ground.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading Again the sun is smiting with hot wrath the unoffending earth; the flowers nod drowsily or lie half dead of languor, their gay leaves touching the ground.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading Again the sun is smiting with hot wrath the unoffending earth; the flowers nod drowsily or lie half dead of languor, their gay leaves touching the ground.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading "The sky was blue as the summer sea, The depths were cloudless overhead; The air was calm as it could be; There was no sight or sound of dread," quotes Luttrell, dreamily, as he strays idly along the garden path, through scented shrubs and all the many-hued children of light and dew.
Luttrell
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From this reading "The sky was blue as the summer sea, The depths were cloudless overhead; The air was calm as it could be; There was no sight or sound of dread," quotes Luttrell, dreamily, as he strays idly along the garden path, through scented shrubs and all the many-hued children of light and dew.
many-hued
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The sky was blue as the summer sea, The depths were cloudless overhead; The air was calm as it could be; There was no sight or sound of dread," quotes Luttrell, dreamily, as he strays idly along the garden path, through scented shrubs and all the many-hued children of light and dew.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "Gather the roses while ye may; Old time is still a-flying; And the same flower that smiles to-day To-morrow will be dying."
not any; not one
From this reading "The sky was blue as the summer sea, The depths were cloudless overhead; The air was calm as it could be; There was no sight or sound of dread," quotes Luttrell, dreamily, as he strays idly along the garden path, through scented shrubs and all the many-hued children of light and dew.
nodverbUS /nɑːd/
express or signify by nodding
From this reading Again the sun is smiting with hot wrath the unoffending earth; the flowers nod drowsily or lie half dead of languor, their gay leaves touching the ground.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading It is four o'clock, and a hush, a great stillness, born of oppressive heat, is over all the land.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is four o'clock, and a hush, a great stillness, born of oppressive heat, is over all the land.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Gather the roses while ye may; Old time is still a-flying; And the same flower that smiles to-day To-morrow will be dying."
oppressiveadjectiveUS /əˈpresɪv/
weighing heavily on the senses or spirit
From this reading It is four o'clock, and a hush, a great stillness, born of oppressive heat, is over all the land.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Again the sun is smiting with hot wrath the unoffending earth; the flowers nod drowsily or lie half dead of languor, their gay leaves touching the ground.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It is four o'clock, and a hush, a great stillness, born of oppressive heat, is over all the land.
overheadadverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhed/
above your head; in the sky
From this reading "The sky was blue as the summer sea, The depths were cloudless overhead; The air was calm as it could be; There was no sight or sound of dread," quotes Luttrell, dreamily, as he strays idly along the garden path, through scented shrubs and all the many-hued children of light and dew.
a course of conduct
From this reading "The sky was blue as the summer sea, The depths were cloudless overhead; The air was calm as it could be; There was no sight or sound of dread," quotes Luttrell, dreamily, as he strays idly along the garden path, through scented shrubs and all the many-hued children of light and dew.
quotesnounUS /kwoʊts/
plural of “quote” — a punctuation mark used to attribute the enclosed text to someone else
From this reading "The sky was blue as the summer sea, The depths were cloudless overhead; The air was calm as it could be; There was no sight or sound of dread," quotes Luttrell, dreamily, as he strays idly along the garden path, through scented shrubs and all the many-hued children of light and dew.
plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading "Gather the roses while ye may; Old time is still a-flying; And the same flower that smiles to-day To-morrow will be dying."
Identical; not different.
From this reading "Gather the roses while ye may; Old time is still a-flying; And the same flower that smiles to-day To-morrow will be dying."
scentedadjectiveUS /ˈsentɪd/
having the sense of smell
From this reading "The sky was blue as the summer sea, The depths were cloudless overhead; The air was calm as it could be; There was no sight or sound of dread," quotes Luttrell, dreamily, as he strays idly along the garden path, through scented shrubs and all the many-hued children of light and dew.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading "The sky was blue as the summer sea, The depths were cloudless overhead; The air was calm as it could be; There was no sight or sound of dread," quotes Luttrell, dreamily, as he strays idly along the garden path, through scented shrubs and all the many-hued children of light and dew.
shrubsnounUS /ʃrʌbz/
plural of “shrub” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading "The sky was blue as the summer sea, The depths were cloudless overhead; The air was calm as it could be; There was no sight or sound of dread," quotes Luttrell, dreamily, as he strays idly along the garden path, through scented shrubs and all the many-hued children of light and dew.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading "The sky was blue as the summer sea, The depths were cloudless overhead; The air was calm as it could be; There was no sight or sound of dread," quotes Luttrell, dreamily, as he strays idly along the garden path, through scented shrubs and all the many-hued children of light and dew.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading "The sky was blue as the summer sea, The depths were cloudless overhead; The air was calm as it could be; There was no sight or sound of dread," quotes Luttrell, dreamily, as he strays idly along the garden path, through scented shrubs and all the many-hued children of light and dew.
smilesnounUS /smaɪlz/
plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading "Gather the roses while ye may; Old time is still a-flying; And the same flower that smiles to-day To-morrow will be dying."
smiting
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From this reading Again the sun is smiting with hot wrath the unoffending earth; the flowers nod drowsily or lie half dead of languor, their gay leaves touching the ground.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading "The sky was blue as the summer sea, The depths were cloudless overhead; The air was calm as it could be; There was no sight or sound of dread," quotes Luttrell, dreamily, as he strays idly along the garden path, through scented shrubs and all the many-hued children of light and dew.
not in physical motion
From this reading "Gather the roses while ye may; Old time is still a-flying; And the same flower that smiles to-day To-morrow will be dying."
stillnessnounUS /ˈstɪlnəs/
(poetic) tranquil silence
From this reading It is four o'clock, and a hush, a great stillness, born of oppressive heat, is over all the land.
straysnounUS /streɪz/
plural of “stray” — an animal that has strayed (especially a domestic animal)
From this reading "The sky was blue as the summer sea, The depths were cloudless overhead; The air was calm as it could be; There was no sight or sound of dread," quotes Luttrell, dreamily, as he strays idly along the garden path, through scented shrubs and all the many-hued children of light and dew.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading "The sky was blue as the summer sea, The depths were cloudless overhead; The air was calm as it could be; There was no sight or sound of dread," quotes Luttrell, dreamily, as he strays idly along the garden path, through scented shrubs and all the many-hued children of light and dew.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Again the sun is smiting with hot wrath the unoffending earth; the flowers nod drowsily or lie half dead of languor, their gay leaves touching the ground.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Gather the roses while ye may; Old time is still a-flying; And the same flower that smiles to-day To-morrow will be dying."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Gather the roses while ye may; Old time is still a-flying; And the same flower that smiles to-day To-morrow will be dying."
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Again the sun is smiting with hot wrath the unoffending earth; the flowers nod drowsily or lie half dead of languor, their gay leaves touching the ground.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "The sky was blue as the summer sea, The depths were cloudless overhead; The air was calm as it could be; There was no sight or sound of dread," quotes Luttrell, dreamily, as he strays idly along the garden path, through scented shrubs and all the many-hued children of light and dew.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "The sky was blue as the summer sea, The depths were cloudless overhead; The air was calm as it could be; There was no sight or sound of dread," quotes Luttrell, dreamily, as he strays idly along the garden path, through scented shrubs and all the many-hued children of light and dew.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Gather the roses while ye may; Old time is still a-flying; And the same flower that smiles to-day To-morrow will be dying."
to-day
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From this reading "Gather the roses while ye may; Old time is still a-flying; And the same flower that smiles to-day To-morrow will be dying."
To-morrow
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From this reading "Gather the roses while ye may; Old time is still a-flying; And the same flower that smiles to-day To-morrow will be dying."
arousing affect
From this reading Again the sun is smiting with hot wrath the unoffending earth; the flowers nod drowsily or lie half dead of languor, their gay leaves touching the ground.
unoffendingadjective
not offending
From this reading Again the sun is smiting with hot wrath the unoffending earth; the flowers nod drowsily or lie half dead of languor, their gay leaves touching the ground.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The sky was blue as the summer sea, The depths were cloudless overhead; The air was calm as it could be; There was no sight or sound of dread," quotes Luttrell, dreamily, as he strays idly along the garden path, through scented shrubs and all the many-hued children of light and dew.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "The sky was blue as the summer sea, The depths were cloudless overhead; The air was calm as it could be; There was no sight or sound of dread," quotes Luttrell, dreamily, as he strays idly along the garden path, through scented shrubs and all the many-hued children of light and dew.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "Gather the roses while ye may; Old time is still a-flying; And the same flower that smiles to-day To-morrow will be dying."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Gather the roses while ye may; Old time is still a-flying; And the same flower that smiles to-day To-morrow will be dying."
in the company of; together with
From this reading Again the sun is smiting with hot wrath the unoffending earth; the flowers nod drowsily or lie half dead of languor, their gay leaves touching the ground.
intense anger (usually on an epic scale)
From this reading Again the sun is smiting with hot wrath the unoffending earth; the flowers nod drowsily or lie half dead of languor, their gay leaves touching the ground.
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading "Gather the roses while ye may; Old time is still a-flying; And the same flower that smiles to-day To-morrow will be dying."
