used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The foliage shone resplendent in yellow, bronze, purple, golden-red, and pink; the sulphur-coloured moss looked like antique velvet.
antiqueadjectiveUS /ænˈtiːk/
made in or typical of earlier times and valued for its age
From this reading The foliage shone resplendent in yellow, bronze, purple, golden-red, and pink; the sulphur-coloured moss looked like antique velvet.
arrogantadjectiveUS /ˈerəɡənt/
having or showing feelings of unwarranted importance out of overbearing pride
From this reading With gusts of wind, the branches, madly arrogant, shook off their exuberance of sere and yellow leaves, as if they were strewing the paths with silver and gold and rustling notes.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading With gusts of wind, the branches, madly arrogant, shook off their exuberance of sere and yellow leaves, as if they were strewing the paths with silver and gold and rustling notes.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading In the wood, in the autumn sun, Autumn was keeping festival.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Out of the foaming stream between moss-covered rocks, rose the white, naked nymphs.
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading With gusts of wind, the branches, madly arrogant, shook off their exuberance of sere and yellow leaves, as if they were strewing the paths with silver and gold and rustling notes.
bronzenounUS /brɑːnz/
an alloy of copper and tin and sometimes other elements; also any copper-base alloy containing other elements in place of tin
From this reading The foliage shone resplendent in yellow, bronze, purple, golden-red, and pink; the sulphur-coloured moss looked like antique velvet.
past form of “dance” — move in a graceful and rhythmical way
From this reading Loudly laughing danced the dryads through the whirling leaves.
dryads
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From this reading Loudly laughing danced the dryads through the whirling leaves.
exuberancenounUS /ɪɡˈzuːbərəns/
joyful enthusiasm
From this reading With gusts of wind, the branches, madly arrogant, shook off their exuberance of sere and yellow leaves, as if they were strewing the paths with silver and gold and rustling notes.
festivalnounUS /ˈfestəvəl/
a day or period of time set aside for feasting and celebration
From this reading In the wood, in the autumn sun, Autumn was keeping festival.
foamingadjectiveUS /ˈfoʊmɪŋ/
emitting or filled with bubbles as from carbonation or fermentation
From this reading Out of the foaming stream between moss-covered rocks, rose the white, naked nymphs.
foliagenounUS /ˈfoʊlɪdʒ/
the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading The foliage shone resplendent in yellow, bronze, purple, golden-red, and pink; the sulphur-coloured moss looked like antique velvet.
coins made of gold
From this reading With gusts of wind, the branches, madly arrogant, shook off their exuberance of sere and yellow leaves, as if they were strewing the paths with silver and gold and rustling notes.
golden-red
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From this reading The foliage shone resplendent in yellow, bronze, purple, golden-red, and pink; the sulphur-coloured moss looked like antique velvet.
gustsnounUS /ɡʌsts/
plural of “gust” — a strong current of air
From this reading With gusts of wind, the branches, madly arrogant, shook off their exuberance of sere and yellow leaves, as if they were strewing the paths with silver and gold and rustling notes.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading With gusts of wind, the branches, madly arrogant, shook off their exuberance of sere and yellow leaves, as if they were strewing the paths with silver and gold and rustling notes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the wood, in the autumn sun, Autumn was keeping festival.
conformity or harmony
From this reading In the wood, in the autumn sun, Autumn was keeping festival.
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading Loudly laughing danced the dryads through the whirling leaves.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading With gusts of wind, the branches, madly arrogant, shook off their exuberance of sere and yellow leaves, as if they were strewing the paths with silver and gold and rustling notes.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The foliage shone resplendent in yellow, bronze, purple, golden-red, and pink; the sulphur-coloured moss looked like antique velvet.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The foliage shone resplendent in yellow, bronze, purple, golden-red, and pink; the sulphur-coloured moss looked like antique velvet.
LoudlyadverbUS /ˈlaʊdli/
with relatively high volume
From this reading Loudly laughing danced the dryads through the whirling leaves.
madlyadverbUS /ˈmædli/
in an uncontrolled manner
From this reading With gusts of wind, the branches, madly arrogant, shook off their exuberance of sere and yellow leaves, as if they were strewing the paths with silver and gold and rustling notes.
mossnounUS /mɔːs/
tiny leafy-stemmed flowerless plants
From this reading The foliage shone resplendent in yellow, bronze, purple, golden-red, and pink; the sulphur-coloured moss looked like antique velvet.
moss-covered
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From this reading Out of the foaming stream between moss-covered rocks, rose the white, naked nymphs.
nakedadjectiveUS /ˈneɪkəd/
completely unclothed
From this reading Out of the foaming stream between moss-covered rocks, rose the white, naked nymphs.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading With gusts of wind, the branches, madly arrogant, shook off their exuberance of sere and yellow leaves, as if they were strewing the paths with silver and gold and rustling notes.
nymphsnounUS /nɪmfs/
plural of “nymph” — (classical mythology) a minor nature goddess usually depicted as a beautiful maiden
From this reading Out of the foaming stream between moss-covered rocks, rose the white, naked nymphs.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading With gusts of wind, the branches, madly arrogant, shook off their exuberance of sere and yellow leaves, as if they were strewing the paths with silver and gold and rustling notes.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading With gusts of wind, the branches, madly arrogant, shook off their exuberance of sere and yellow leaves, as if they were strewing the paths with silver and gold and rustling notes.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Out of the foaming stream between moss-covered rocks, rose the white, naked nymphs.
pathsnounUS /pæðz/
plural of “path” — a course of conduct
From this reading With gusts of wind, the branches, madly arrogant, shook off their exuberance of sere and yellow leaves, as if they were strewing the paths with silver and gold and rustling notes.
a light shade of red
From this reading The foliage shone resplendent in yellow, bronze, purple, golden-red, and pink; the sulphur-coloured moss looked like antique velvet.
a purple color or pigment
From this reading The foliage shone resplendent in yellow, bronze, purple, golden-red, and pink; the sulphur-coloured moss looked like antique velvet.
resplendentadjectiveUS /riˈsplendənt/
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading The foliage shone resplendent in yellow, bronze, purple, golden-red, and pink; the sulphur-coloured moss looked like antique velvet.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Out of the foaming stream between moss-covered rocks, rose the white, naked nymphs.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Out of the foaming stream between moss-covered rocks, rose the white, naked nymphs.
rustlingnounUS /ˈrʌslɪŋ/
the stealing of cattle
From this reading With gusts of wind, the branches, madly arrogant, shook off their exuberance of sere and yellow leaves, as if they were strewing the paths with silver and gold and rustling notes.
sereadjectiveUS /sɪr/
(used especially of vegetation) having lost all moisture
From this reading With gusts of wind, the branches, madly arrogant, shook off their exuberance of sere and yellow leaves, as if they were strewing the paths with silver and gold and rustling notes.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading The foliage shone resplendent in yellow, bronze, purple, golden-red, and pink; the sulphur-coloured moss looked like antique velvet.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading With gusts of wind, the branches, madly arrogant, shook off their exuberance of sere and yellow leaves, as if they were strewing the paths with silver and gold and rustling notes.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading With gusts of wind, the branches, madly arrogant, shook off their exuberance of sere and yellow leaves, as if they were strewing the paths with silver and gold and rustling notes.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading Out of the foaming stream between moss-covered rocks, rose the white, naked nymphs.
strewingnoun
the act of scattering
From this reading With gusts of wind, the branches, madly arrogant, shook off their exuberance of sere and yellow leaves, as if they were strewing the paths with silver and gold and rustling notes.
sulphur-coloured
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From this reading The foliage shone resplendent in yellow, bronze, purple, golden-red, and pink; the sulphur-coloured moss looked like antique velvet.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading In the wood, in the autumn sun, Autumn was keeping festival.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the wood, in the autumn sun, Autumn was keeping festival.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading With gusts of wind, the branches, madly arrogant, shook off their exuberance of sere and yellow leaves, as if they were strewing the paths with silver and gold and rustling notes.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With gusts of wind, the branches, madly arrogant, shook off their exuberance of sere and yellow leaves, as if they were strewing the paths with silver and gold and rustling notes.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Loudly laughing danced the dryads through the whirling leaves.
velvetnounUS /ˈvelvət/
a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back
From this reading The foliage shone resplendent in yellow, bronze, purple, golden-red, and pink; the sulphur-coloured moss looked like antique velvet.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the wood, in the autumn sun, Autumn was keeping festival.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading With gusts of wind, the branches, madly arrogant, shook off their exuberance of sere and yellow leaves, as if they were strewing the paths with silver and gold and rustling notes.
whirlingnounUS /ˈwɜːrlɪŋ/
the act of rotating in a circle or spiral
From this reading Loudly laughing danced the dryads through the whirling leaves.
a Caucasian
From this reading Out of the foaming stream between moss-covered rocks, rose the white, naked nymphs.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading With gusts of wind, the branches, madly arrogant, shook off their exuberance of sere and yellow leaves, as if they were strewing the paths with silver and gold and rustling notes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With gusts of wind, the branches, madly arrogant, shook off their exuberance of sere and yellow leaves, as if they were strewing the paths with silver and gold and rustling notes.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading In the wood, in the autumn sun, Autumn was keeping festival.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading The foliage shone resplendent in yellow, bronze, purple, golden-red, and pink; the sulphur-coloured moss looked like antique velvet.
