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From this reading T [148] was on an October morning that Vance started for Waterville.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A light frost the night before had made the air sharp and crisp.
how long something has existed
From this reading The frost disappeared, however, before the genial warmth of the rising sun, while the russet leaves grew brownerer and as the wind stirred them, sang brokenly of old age.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading A light frost the night before had made the air sharp and crisp.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading T [148] was on an October morning that Vance started for Waterville.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A light frost the night before had made the air sharp and crisp.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The frost disappeared, however, before the genial warmth of the rising sun, while the russet leaves grew brownerer and as the wind stirred them, sang brokenly of old age.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A light frost the night before had made the air sharp and crisp.
brokenly
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From this reading The frost disappeared, however, before the genial warmth of the rising sun, while the russet leaves grew brownerer and as the wind stirred them, sang brokenly of old age.
brownerer
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From this reading The frost disappeared, however, before the genial warmth of the rising sun, while the russet leaves grew brownerer and as the wind stirred them, sang brokenly of old age.
crispadjectiveUS /krɪsp/
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading A light frost the night before had made the air sharp and crisp.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading The frost disappeared, however, before the genial warmth of the rising sun, while the russet leaves grew brownerer and as the wind stirred them, sang brokenly of old age.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading T [148] was on an October morning that Vance started for Waterville.
frostnounUS /frɔːst/
ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
From this reading A light frost the night before had made the air sharp and crisp.
gallerynounUS /ˈɡæləri/
spectators at a golf or tennis match
From this reading You seem to stand in Nature’s picture gallery.
genialadjectiveUS /ˈdʒiːnjəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading The frost disappeared, however, before the genial warmth of the rising sun, while the russet leaves grew brownerer and as the wind stirred them, sang brokenly of old age.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading The frost disappeared, however, before the genial warmth of the rising sun, while the russet leaves grew brownerer and as the wind stirred them, sang brokenly of old age.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A light frost the night before had made the air sharp and crisp.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The frost disappeared, however, before the genial warmth of the rising sun, while the russet leaves grew brownerer and as the wind stirred them, sang brokenly of old age.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading October is the scenic month in the mountains.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading October is the scenic month in the mountains.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading The frost disappeared, however, before the genial warmth of the rising sun, while the russet leaves grew brownerer and as the wind stirred them, sang brokenly of old age.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading A light frost the night before had made the air sharp and crisp.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading A light frost the night before had made the air sharp and crisp.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading October is the scenic month in the mountains.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading T [148] was on an October morning that Vance started for Waterville.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading October is the scenic month in the mountains.
Nature'snounUS /ˈneɪtʃərz/
possessive form of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading You seem to stand in Nature’s picture gallery.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A light frost the night before had made the air sharp and crisp.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading T [148] was on an October morning that Vance started for Waterville.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The frost disappeared, however, before the genial warmth of the rising sun, while the russet leaves grew brownerer and as the wind stirred them, sang brokenly of old age.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The frost disappeared, however, before the genial warmth of the rising sun, while the russet leaves grew brownerer and as the wind stirred them, sang brokenly of old age.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading T [148] was on an October morning that Vance started for Waterville.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading You seem to stand in Nature’s picture gallery.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading The frost disappeared, however, before the genial warmth of the rising sun, while the russet leaves grew brownerer and as the wind stirred them, sang brokenly of old age.
russetnounUS /ˈrʌsɪt/
a reddish brown homespun fabric
From this reading The frost disappeared, however, before the genial warmth of the rising sun, while the russet leaves grew brownerer and as the wind stirred them, sang brokenly of old age.
North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng
From this reading The frost disappeared, however, before the genial warmth of the rising sun, while the russet leaves grew brownerer and as the wind stirred them, sang brokenly of old age.
scenicadjectiveUS /ˈsiːnɪk/
used of locations; having beautiful natural scenery
From this reading October is the scenic month in the mountains.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading You seem to stand in Nature’s picture gallery.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading A light frost the night before had made the air sharp and crisp.
be standing; be upright
From this reading You seem to stand in Nature’s picture gallery.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading T [148] was on an October morning that Vance started for Waterville.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading The frost disappeared, however, before the genial warmth of the rising sun, while the russet leaves grew brownerer and as the wind stirred them, sang brokenly of old age.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The frost disappeared, however, before the genial warmth of the rising sun, while the russet leaves grew brownerer and as the wind stirred them, sang brokenly of old age.
a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading T [148] was on an October morning that Vance started for Waterville.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading T [148] was on an October morning that Vance started for Waterville.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A light frost the night before had made the air sharp and crisp.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The frost disappeared, however, before the genial warmth of the rising sun, while the russet leaves grew brownerer and as the wind stirred them, sang brokenly of old age.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading You seem to stand in Nature’s picture gallery.
Vance
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From this reading T [148] was on an October morning that Vance started for Waterville.
warmthnounUS /wɔːrmθ/
the sensation caused by heat energy
From this reading The frost disappeared, however, before the genial warmth of the rising sun, while the russet leaves grew brownerer and as the wind stirred them, sang brokenly of old age.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading T [148] was on an October morning that Vance started for Waterville.
Waterville
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From this reading T [148] was on an October morning that Vance started for Waterville.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The frost disappeared, however, before the genial warmth of the rising sun, while the russet leaves grew brownerer and as the wind stirred them, sang brokenly of old age.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The frost disappeared, however, before the genial warmth of the rising sun, while the russet leaves grew brownerer and as the wind stirred them, sang brokenly of old age.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You seem to stand in Nature’s picture gallery.
