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From this reading The breeze that fluttered the curtains at the windows of No. 5 Quadrangle was as soft and humid as a breath of May.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The breeze that fluttered the curtains at the windows of No. 5 Quadrangle was as soft and humid as a breath of May.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading It was as if spring was in the air and the note of things awakening, pushing up through the damp earth to catch the warm rays of the sun.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Frequent heavy rains had freshened the thirsty fields and meadows, and autumn had not yet touched the foliage with scarlet and gold.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The breeze that fluttered the curtains at the windows of No. 5 Quadrangle was as soft and humid as a breath of May.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The breeze that fluttered the curtains at the windows of No. 5 Quadrangle was as soft and humid as a breath of May.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading AUTHOR OF "MOLLY BROWN'S FRESHMAN DAYS," "MOLLY BROWN'S SOPHOMORE DAYS," "MOLLY BROWN'S JUNIOR DAYS," ETC., ETC.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading Frequent heavy rains had freshened the thirsty fields and meadows, and autumn had not yet touched the foliage with scarlet and gold.
awakeningnounUS /əˈweɪkənɪŋ/
the act of waking
From this reading It was as if spring was in the air and the note of things awakening, pushing up through the damp earth to catch the warm rays of the sun.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading The breeze that fluttered the curtains at the windows of No. 5 Quadrangle was as soft and humid as a breath of May.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading The breeze that fluttered the curtains at the windows of No. 5 Quadrangle was as soft and humid as a breath of May.
BROWN'SnounUS /braʊnz/
possessive form of “brown” — an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading AUTHOR OF "MOLLY BROWN'S FRESHMAN DAYS," "MOLLY BROWN'S SOPHOMORE DAYS," "MOLLY BROWN'S JUNIOR DAYS," ETC., ETC.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading It was as if spring was in the air and the note of things awakening, pushing up through the damp earth to catch the warm rays of the sun.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading Summer still lingered in the land when Wellington College opened her gates one morning in September.
curtainsnounUS /ˈkɜːrtənz/
plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading The breeze that fluttered the curtains at the windows of No. 5 Quadrangle was as soft and humid as a breath of May.
dampadjectiveUS /dæmp/
slightly wet
From this reading It was as if spring was in the air and the note of things awakening, pushing up through the damp earth to catch the warm rays of the sun.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading AUTHOR OF "MOLLY BROWN'S FRESHMAN DAYS," "MOLLY BROWN'S SOPHOMORE DAYS," "MOLLY BROWN'S JUNIOR DAYS," ETC., ETC.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading It was as if spring was in the air and the note of things awakening, pushing up through the damp earth to catch the warm rays of the sun.
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From this reading AUTHOR OF "MOLLY BROWN'S FRESHMAN DAYS," "MOLLY BROWN'S SOPHOMORE DAYS," "MOLLY BROWN'S JUNIOR DAYS," ETC., ETC.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading Frequent heavy rains had freshened the thirsty fields and meadows, and autumn had not yet touched the foliage with scarlet and gold.
flutteredverbUS /ˈflʌtərd/
past form of “flutter” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading The breeze that fluttered the curtains at the windows of No. 5 Quadrangle was as soft and humid as a breath of May.
foliagenounUS /ˈfoʊlɪdʒ/
the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading Frequent heavy rains had freshened the thirsty fields and meadows, and autumn had not yet touched the foliage with scarlet and gold.
FrequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading Frequent heavy rains had freshened the thirsty fields and meadows, and autumn had not yet touched the foliage with scarlet and gold.
freshenedverbUS /ˈfreʃənd/
past form of “freshen” — make (to feel) fresh
From this reading Frequent heavy rains had freshened the thirsty fields and meadows, and autumn had not yet touched the foliage with scarlet and gold.
FRESHMANnounUS /ˈfreʃmən/
a first-year undergraduate
From this reading AUTHOR OF "MOLLY BROWN'S FRESHMAN DAYS," "MOLLY BROWN'S SOPHOMORE DAYS," "MOLLY BROWN'S JUNIOR DAYS," ETC., ETC.
United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)
From this reading Summer still lingered in the land when Wellington College opened her gates one morning in September.
coins made of gold
From this reading Frequent heavy rains had freshened the thirsty fields and meadows, and autumn had not yet touched the foliage with scarlet and gold.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Frequent heavy rains had freshened the thirsty fields and meadows, and autumn had not yet touched the foliage with scarlet and gold.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Frequent heavy rains had freshened the thirsty fields and meadows, and autumn had not yet touched the foliage with scarlet and gold.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Summer still lingered in the land when Wellington College opened her gates one morning in September.
humidadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːməd/
containing or characterized by a great deal of water vapor
From this reading The breeze that fluttered the curtains at the windows of No. 5 Quadrangle was as soft and humid as a breath of May.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It was as if spring was in the air and the note of things awakening, pushing up through the damp earth to catch the warm rays of the sun.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Summer still lingered in the land when Wellington College opened her gates one morning in September.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was as if spring was in the air and the note of things awakening, pushing up through the damp earth to catch the warm rays of the sun.
JUNIORnounUS /ˈdʒuːnjər/
term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male
From this reading AUTHOR OF "MOLLY BROWN'S FRESHMAN DAYS," "MOLLY BROWN'S SOPHOMORE DAYS," "MOLLY BROWN'S JUNIOR DAYS," ETC., ETC.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Summer still lingered in the land when Wellington College opened her gates one morning in September.
lingeredverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡərd/
past form of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading Summer still lingered in the land when Wellington College opened her gates one morning in September.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The breeze that fluttered the curtains at the windows of No. 5 Quadrangle was as soft and humid as a breath of May.
meadowsnounUS /ˈmedoʊz/
plural of “meadow” — a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay
From this reading Frequent heavy rains had freshened the thirsty fields and meadows, and autumn had not yet touched the foliage with scarlet and gold.
MOLLYnounUS /ˈmɑːli/
popular aquarium fish
From this reading AUTHOR OF "MOLLY BROWN'S FRESHMAN DAYS," "MOLLY BROWN'S SOPHOMORE DAYS," "MOLLY BROWN'S JUNIOR DAYS," ETC., ETC.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Summer still lingered in the land when Wellington College opened her gates one morning in September.
not any; not one
From this reading The breeze that fluttered the curtains at the windows of No. 5 Quadrangle was as soft and humid as a breath of May.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Frequent heavy rains had freshened the thirsty fields and meadows, and autumn had not yet touched the foliage with scarlet and gold.
a brief written record
From this reading It was as if spring was in the air and the note of things awakening, pushing up through the damp earth to catch the warm rays of the sun.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AUTHOR OF "MOLLY BROWN'S FRESHMAN DAYS," "MOLLY BROWN'S SOPHOMORE DAYS," "MOLLY BROWN'S JUNIOR DAYS," ETC., ETC.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Summer still lingered in the land when Wellington College opened her gates one morning in September.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Summer still lingered in the land when Wellington College opened her gates one morning in September.
pushingnounUS /ˈpʊʃɪŋ/
the act of applying force in order to move something away
From this reading It was as if spring was in the air and the note of things awakening, pushing up through the damp earth to catch the warm rays of the sun.
Quadranglenoun
a four-sided polygon
From this reading The breeze that fluttered the curtains at the windows of No. 5 Quadrangle was as soft and humid as a breath of May.
rainsnounUS /reɪnz/
plural of “rain” — water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading Frequent heavy rains had freshened the thirsty fields and meadows, and autumn had not yet touched the foliage with scarlet and gold.
raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading It was as if spring was in the air and the note of things awakening, pushing up through the damp earth to catch the warm rays of the sun.
scarletnounUS /ˈskɑːrlət/
a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge
From this reading Frequent heavy rains had freshened the thirsty fields and meadows, and autumn had not yet touched the foliage with scarlet and gold.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading Summer still lingered in the land when Wellington College opened her gates one morning in September.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading The breeze that fluttered the curtains at the windows of No. 5 Quadrangle was as soft and humid as a breath of May.
SOPHOMOREnounUS /ˈsɑːfmɔːr/
a second-year undergraduate
From this reading AUTHOR OF "MOLLY BROWN'S FRESHMAN DAYS," "MOLLY BROWN'S SOPHOMORE DAYS," "MOLLY BROWN'S JUNIOR DAYS," ETC., ETC.
the season of growth
From this reading It was as if spring was in the air and the note of things awakening, pushing up through the damp earth to catch the warm rays of the sun.
not in physical motion
From this reading Summer still lingered in the land when Wellington College opened her gates one morning in September.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading Summer still lingered in the land when Wellington College opened her gates one morning in September.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading It was as if spring was in the air and the note of things awakening, pushing up through the damp earth to catch the warm rays of the sun.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The breeze that fluttered the curtains at the windows of No. 5 Quadrangle was as soft and humid as a breath of May.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Summer still lingered in the land when Wellington College opened her gates one morning in September.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading It was as if spring was in the air and the note of things awakening, pushing up through the damp earth to catch the warm rays of the sun.
thirstyadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːrsti/
needing moisture
From this reading Frequent heavy rains had freshened the thirsty fields and meadows, and autumn had not yet touched the foliage with scarlet and gold.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading It was as if spring was in the air and the note of things awakening, pushing up through the damp earth to catch the warm rays of the sun.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was as if spring was in the air and the note of things awakening, pushing up through the damp earth to catch the warm rays of the sun.
having come into contact
From this reading Frequent heavy rains had freshened the thirsty fields and meadows, and autumn had not yet touched the foliage with scarlet and gold.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It was as if spring was in the air and the note of things awakening, pushing up through the damp earth to catch the warm rays of the sun.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading It was as if spring was in the air and the note of things awakening, pushing up through the damp earth to catch the warm rays of the sun.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The breeze that fluttered the curtains at the windows of No. 5 Quadrangle was as soft and humid as a breath of May.
WellingtonnounUS /ˈwelɪŋtən/
British general and statesman; he defeated Napoleon at Waterloo; subsequently served as Prime Minister (1769-1852)
From this reading Summer still lingered in the land when Wellington College opened her gates one morning in September.
at the time that
From this reading Summer still lingered in the land when Wellington College opened her gates one morning in September.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading The breeze that fluttered the curtains at the windows of No. 5 Quadrangle was as soft and humid as a breath of May.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Frequent heavy rains had freshened the thirsty fields and meadows, and autumn had not yet touched the foliage with scarlet and gold.
but in spite of that
From this reading Frequent heavy rains had freshened the thirsty fields and meadows, and autumn had not yet touched the foliage with scarlet and gold.
