used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Between the luminous blue heaven and the sultry earth there floated a tremulous veil of golden haze.
aboundingadjectiveUS /əˈbaʊndɪŋ/
existing in abundance
From this reading Summer now came on, abounding in light and warmth.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Summer now came on, abounding in light and warmth.
aridadjectiveUS /ˈærəd/
lacking sufficient water or rainfall
From this reading Exhausted with the heat, the trees seemed asleep; their leaves, drooping and motionless, cast short, transparent shadows on the parched, arid turf.
in a state of sleep
From this reading Exhausted with the heat, the trees seemed asleep; their leaves, drooping and motionless, cast short, transparent shadows on the parched, arid turf.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Between the luminous blue heaven and the sultry earth there floated a tremulous veil of golden haze.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Between the luminous blue heaven and the sultry earth there floated a tremulous veil of golden haze.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Pale green reflections from the garden quivered on the ceiling, and while everything else stirred not, the curtains by the window waved.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Summer now came on, abounding in light and warmth.
put or send forth
From this reading Exhausted with the heat, the trees seemed asleep; their leaves, drooping and motionless, cast short, transparent shadows on the parched, arid turf.
ceilingnounUS /ˈsiːlɪŋ/
the overhead upper surface of a covered space
From this reading Pale green reflections from the garden quivered on the ceiling, and while everything else stirred not, the curtains by the window waved.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading Indoors it was cool.
curtainsnounUS /ˈkɜːrtənz/
plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading Pale green reflections from the garden quivered on the ceiling, and while everything else stirred not, the curtains by the window waved.
droopingadjectiveUS /ˈdruːpɪŋ/
weak from exhaustion
From this reading Exhausted with the heat, the trees seemed asleep; their leaves, drooping and motionless, cast short, transparent shadows on the parched, arid turf.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Between the luminous blue heaven and the sultry earth there floated a tremulous veil of golden haze.
else
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From this reading Pale green reflections from the garden quivered on the ceiling, and while everything else stirred not, the curtains by the window waved.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Pale green reflections from the garden quivered on the ceiling, and while everything else stirred not, the curtains by the window waved.
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading Exhausted with the heat, the trees seemed asleep; their leaves, drooping and motionless, cast short, transparent shadows on the parched, arid turf.
floatedverbUS /ˈfloʊtəd/
past form of “float” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading Between the luminous blue heaven and the sultry earth there floated a tremulous veil of golden haze.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Pale green reflections from the garden quivered on the ceiling, and while everything else stirred not, the curtains by the window waved.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Pale green reflections from the garden quivered on the ceiling, and while everything else stirred not, the curtains by the window waved.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading Between the luminous blue heaven and the sultry earth there floated a tremulous veil of golden haze.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Pale green reflections from the garden quivered on the ceiling, and while everything else stirred not, the curtains by the window waved.
hazenounUS /heɪz/
atmospheric moisture or dust or smoke that causes reduced visibility
From this reading Between the luminous blue heaven and the sultry earth there floated a tremulous veil of golden haze.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading Exhausted with the heat, the trees seemed asleep; their leaves, drooping and motionless, cast short, transparent shadows on the parched, arid turf.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading Between the luminous blue heaven and the sultry earth there floated a tremulous veil of golden haze.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Summer now came on, abounding in light and warmth.
IndoorsadverbUS /ˈɪndɔːrz/
within a building
From this reading Indoors it was cool.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Indoors it was cool.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading Exhausted with the heat, the trees seemed asleep; their leaves, drooping and motionless, cast short, transparent shadows on the parched, arid turf.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Summer now came on, abounding in light and warmth.
luminousadjectiveUS /ˈluːmənəs/
softly bright or radiant
From this reading Between the luminous blue heaven and the sultry earth there floated a tremulous veil of golden haze.
not in physical motion
From this reading Exhausted with the heat, the trees seemed asleep; their leaves, drooping and motionless, cast short, transparent shadows on the parched, arid turf.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Pale green reflections from the garden quivered on the ceiling, and while everything else stirred not, the curtains by the window waved.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Summer now came on, abounding in light and warmth.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Between the luminous blue heaven and the sultry earth there floated a tremulous veil of golden haze.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Summer now came on, abounding in light and warmth.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading Pale green reflections from the garden quivered on the ceiling, and while everything else stirred not, the curtains by the window waved.
parchedadjectiveUS /pɑːrtʃt/
dried out by heat or excessive exposure to sunlight
From this reading Exhausted with the heat, the trees seemed asleep; their leaves, drooping and motionless, cast short, transparent shadows on the parched, arid turf.
quivered
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From this reading Pale green reflections from the garden quivered on the ceiling, and while everything else stirred not, the curtains by the window waved.
reflectionsnounUS /rɪˈflekʃənz/
plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading Pale green reflections from the garden quivered on the ceiling, and while everything else stirred not, the curtains by the window waved.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Exhausted with the heat, the trees seemed asleep; their leaves, drooping and motionless, cast short, transparent shadows on the parched, arid turf.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading Exhausted with the heat, the trees seemed asleep; their leaves, drooping and motionless, cast short, transparent shadows on the parched, arid turf.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Exhausted with the heat, the trees seemed asleep; their leaves, drooping and motionless, cast short, transparent shadows on the parched, arid turf.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Pale green reflections from the garden quivered on the ceiling, and while everything else stirred not, the curtains by the window waved.
sultryadjectiveUS /ˈsʌltri/
sexually exciting or gratifying
From this reading Between the luminous blue heaven and the sultry earth there floated a tremulous veil of golden haze.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading Summer now came on, abounding in light and warmth.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Between the luminous blue heaven and the sultry earth there floated a tremulous veil of golden haze.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Exhausted with the heat, the trees seemed asleep; their leaves, drooping and motionless, cast short, transparent shadows on the parched, arid turf.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Between the luminous blue heaven and the sultry earth there floated a tremulous veil of golden haze.
transparentadjectiveUS /trænˈsperənt/
transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity
From this reading Exhausted with the heat, the trees seemed asleep; their leaves, drooping and motionless, cast short, transparent shadows on the parched, arid turf.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Exhausted with the heat, the trees seemed asleep; their leaves, drooping and motionless, cast short, transparent shadows on the parched, arid turf.
tremulousadjectiveUS /ˈtremjələs/
(of the voice) quivering as from weakness or fear
From this reading Between the luminous blue heaven and the sultry earth there floated a tremulous veil of golden haze.
turfnounUS /tɜːrf/
surface layer of ground containing a mat of grass and grass roots
From this reading Exhausted with the heat, the trees seemed asleep; their leaves, drooping and motionless, cast short, transparent shadows on the parched, arid turf.
a garment that covers the head and face
From this reading Between the luminous blue heaven and the sultry earth there floated a tremulous veil of golden haze.
the sensation caused by heat energy
From this reading Summer now came on, abounding in light and warmth.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Indoors it was cool.
past form of “wave” — signal with the hands or nod
From this reading Pale green reflections from the garden quivered on the ceiling, and while everything else stirred not, the curtains by the window waved.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Pale green reflections from the garden quivered on the ceiling, and while everything else stirred not, the curtains by the window waved.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Pale green reflections from the garden quivered on the ceiling, and while everything else stirred not, the curtains by the window waved.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Exhausted with the heat, the trees seemed asleep; their leaves, drooping and motionless, cast short, transparent shadows on the parched, arid turf.
