used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Even Mr. Dumbrell, that “aged soul,” perched upon his accustomed stile, admitted that, in his vast experience, he had “knowed a colder August....
ablazeadjectiveUS /əˈbleɪz/
keenly excited (especially sexually) or indicating excitement
From this reading August glowed from dewy dawn to dusky eve; upon the warm and slumbrous air was the fragrance of ripening fruit and herb; flowers bloomed sedately in cottage gardens, they rioted in the hedges, fields and uplands were ablaze with them where butterflies wheeled and hovered and bees hummed drowsily about their unceasing labours.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading August glowed from dewy dawn to dusky eve; upon the warm and slumbrous air was the fragrance of ripening fruit and herb; flowers bloomed sedately in cottage gardens, they rioted in the hedges, fields and uplands were ablaze with them where butterflies wheeled and hovered and bees hummed drowsily about their unceasing labours.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading Even Mr. Dumbrell, that “aged soul,” perched upon his accustomed stile, admitted that, in his vast experience, he had “knowed a colder August....
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading Even Mr. Dumbrell, that “aged soul,” perched upon his accustomed stile, admitted that, in his vast experience, he had “knowed a colder August....
agedadjectiveUS /eɪdʒd/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading Even Mr. Dumbrell, that “aged soul,” perched upon his accustomed stile, admitted that, in his vast experience, he had “knowed a colder August....
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading August glowed from dewy dawn to dusky eve; upon the warm and slumbrous air was the fragrance of ripening fruit and herb; flowers bloomed sedately in cottage gardens, they rioted in the hedges, fields and uplands were ablaze with them where butterflies wheeled and hovered and bees hummed drowsily about their unceasing labours.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading August glowed from dewy dawn to dusky eve; upon the warm and slumbrous air was the fragrance of ripening fruit and herb; flowers bloomed sedately in cottage gardens, they rioted in the hedges, fields and uplands were ablaze with them where butterflies wheeled and hovered and bees hummed drowsily about their unceasing labours.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading August glowed from dewy dawn to dusky eve; upon the warm and slumbrous air was the fragrance of ripening fruit and herb; flowers bloomed sedately in cottage gardens, they rioted in the hedges, fields and uplands were ablaze with them where butterflies wheeled and hovered and bees hummed drowsily about their unceasing labours.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading The river, winding sleepily between reedy banks, made little slumbrous noises, the very brooks, by reason of the pervading heat and universal somnolence, seemed to hush their chatter; and neighbours in shirt-sleeves, meeting in shady places, yawningly informed each other of the very obvious fact that it was “tur’ble waarmish-loike!”
beesnounUS /biːz/
plural of “bee” — any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species
From this reading August glowed from dewy dawn to dusky eve; upon the warm and slumbrous air was the fragrance of ripening fruit and herb; flowers bloomed sedately in cottage gardens, they rioted in the hedges, fields and uplands were ablaze with them where butterflies wheeled and hovered and bees hummed drowsily about their unceasing labours.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The river, winding sleepily between reedy banks, made little slumbrous noises, the very brooks, by reason of the pervading heat and universal somnolence, seemed to hush their chatter; and neighbours in shirt-sleeves, meeting in shady places, yawningly informed each other of the very obvious fact that it was “tur’ble waarmish-loike!”
bloomedverbUS /bluːmd/
past form of “bloom” — produce or yield flowers
From this reading August glowed from dewy dawn to dusky eve; upon the warm and slumbrous air was the fragrance of ripening fruit and herb; flowers bloomed sedately in cottage gardens, they rioted in the hedges, fields and uplands were ablaze with them where butterflies wheeled and hovered and bees hummed drowsily about their unceasing labours.
brooksnounUS /brʊks/
United States literary critic and historian (1886-1963)
From this reading The river, winding sleepily between reedy banks, made little slumbrous noises, the very brooks, by reason of the pervading heat and universal somnolence, seemed to hush their chatter; and neighbours in shirt-sleeves, meeting in shady places, yawningly informed each other of the very obvious fact that it was “tur’ble waarmish-loike!”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, Lord, young man, to ’ear folks talk, you’d think ’twas that ’ot!
butterfliesnounUS /ˈbʌtərflaɪz/
plural of “butterfly” — diurnal insect typically having a slender body with knobbed antennae and broad colorful wings
From this reading August glowed from dewy dawn to dusky eve; upon the warm and slumbrous air was the fragrance of ripening fruit and herb; flowers bloomed sedately in cottage gardens, they rioted in the hedges, fields and uplands were ablaze with them where butterflies wheeled and hovered and bees hummed drowsily about their unceasing labours.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading OF THE TERROR BY NIGHT June coming in glory had flamed out in splendour.
chatterverbUS /ˈtʃætər/
click repeatedly or uncontrollably
From this reading The river, winding sleepily between reedy banks, made little slumbrous noises, the very brooks, by reason of the pervading heat and universal somnolence, seemed to hush their chatter; and neighbours in shirt-sleeves, meeting in shady places, yawningly informed each other of the very obvious fact that it was “tur’ble waarmish-loike!”
colderadjectiveUS /ˈkoʊldər/
comparative of “cold” — having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading Even Mr. Dumbrell, that “aged soul,” perched upon his accustomed stile, admitted that, in his vast experience, he had “knowed a colder August....
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading OF THE TERROR BY NIGHT June coming in glory had flamed out in splendour.
a small house with a single story
From this reading August glowed from dewy dawn to dusky eve; upon the warm and slumbrous air was the fragrance of ripening fruit and herb; flowers bloomed sedately in cottage gardens, they rioted in the hedges, fields and uplands were ablaze with them where butterflies wheeled and hovered and bees hummed drowsily about their unceasing labours.
the first light of day
From this reading August glowed from dewy dawn to dusky eve; upon the warm and slumbrous air was the fragrance of ripening fruit and herb; flowers bloomed sedately in cottage gardens, they rioted in the hedges, fields and uplands were ablaze with them where butterflies wheeled and hovered and bees hummed drowsily about their unceasing labours.
dewyadjectiveUS /ˈduːi/
wet with dew
From this reading August glowed from dewy dawn to dusky eve; upon the warm and slumbrous air was the fragrance of ripening fruit and herb; flowers bloomed sedately in cottage gardens, they rioted in the hedges, fields and uplands were ablaze with them where butterflies wheeled and hovered and bees hummed drowsily about their unceasing labours.
drowsilyadverb
in a drowsy manner
From this reading August glowed from dewy dawn to dusky eve; upon the warm and slumbrous air was the fragrance of ripening fruit and herb; flowers bloomed sedately in cottage gardens, they rioted in the hedges, fields and uplands were ablaze with them where butterflies wheeled and hovered and bees hummed drowsily about their unceasing labours.
Dumbrell
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From this reading Even Mr. Dumbrell, that “aged soul,” perched upon his accustomed stile, admitted that, in his vast experience, he had “knowed a colder August....
duskyadjective
lighted by or as if by twilight
From this reading August glowed from dewy dawn to dusky eve; upon the warm and slumbrous air was the fragrance of ripening fruit and herb; flowers bloomed sedately in cottage gardens, they rioted in the hedges, fields and uplands were ablaze with them where butterflies wheeled and hovered and bees hummed drowsily about their unceasing labours.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The river, winding sleepily between reedy banks, made little slumbrous noises, the very brooks, by reason of the pervading heat and universal somnolence, seemed to hush their chatter; and neighbours in shirt-sleeves, meeting in shady places, yawningly informed each other of the very obvious fact that it was “tur’ble waarmish-loike!”
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading But, Lord, young man, to ’ear folks talk, you’d think ’twas that ’ot!
(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
From this reading August glowed from dewy dawn to dusky eve; upon the warm and slumbrous air was the fragrance of ripening fruit and herb; flowers bloomed sedately in cottage gardens, they rioted in the hedges, fields and uplands were ablaze with them where butterflies wheeled and hovered and bees hummed drowsily about their unceasing labours.
divisible by two
From this reading Even Mr. Dumbrell, that “aged soul,” perched upon his accustomed stile, admitted that, in his vast experience, he had “knowed a colder August....
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading Even Mr. Dumbrell, that “aged soul,” perched upon his accustomed stile, admitted that, in his vast experience, he had “knowed a colder August....
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The river, winding sleepily between reedy banks, made little slumbrous noises, the very brooks, by reason of the pervading heat and universal somnolence, seemed to hush their chatter; and neighbours in shirt-sleeves, meeting in shady places, yawningly informed each other of the very obvious fact that it was “tur’ble waarmish-loike!”
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading August glowed from dewy dawn to dusky eve; upon the warm and slumbrous air was the fragrance of ripening fruit and herb; flowers bloomed sedately in cottage gardens, they rioted in the hedges, fields and uplands were ablaze with them where butterflies wheeled and hovered and bees hummed drowsily about their unceasing labours.
flamedverbUS /fleɪmd/
past form of “flame” — shine with a sudden light
From this reading OF THE TERROR BY NIGHT June coming in glory had flamed out in splendour.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading August glowed from dewy dawn to dusky eve; upon the warm and slumbrous air was the fragrance of ripening fruit and herb; flowers bloomed sedately in cottage gardens, they rioted in the hedges, fields and uplands were ablaze with them where butterflies wheeled and hovered and bees hummed drowsily about their unceasing labours.
your parents
From this reading But, Lord, young man, to ’ear folks talk, you’d think ’twas that ’ot!
fragrancenounUS /ˈfreɪɡrəns/
a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading August glowed from dewy dawn to dusky eve; upon the warm and slumbrous air was the fragrance of ripening fruit and herb; flowers bloomed sedately in cottage gardens, they rioted in the hedges, fields and uplands were ablaze with them where butterflies wheeled and hovered and bees hummed drowsily about their unceasing labours.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading August glowed from dewy dawn to dusky eve; upon the warm and slumbrous air was the fragrance of ripening fruit and herb; flowers bloomed sedately in cottage gardens, they rioted in the hedges, fields and uplands were ablaze with them where butterflies wheeled and hovered and bees hummed drowsily about their unceasing labours.
the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading August glowed from dewy dawn to dusky eve; upon the warm and slumbrous air was the fragrance of ripening fruit and herb; flowers bloomed sedately in cottage gardens, they rioted in the hedges, fields and uplands were ablaze with them where butterflies wheeled and hovered and bees hummed drowsily about their unceasing labours.
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading August glowed from dewy dawn to dusky eve; upon the warm and slumbrous air was the fragrance of ripening fruit and herb; flowers bloomed sedately in cottage gardens, they rioted in the hedges, fields and uplands were ablaze with them where butterflies wheeled and hovered and bees hummed drowsily about their unceasing labours.
a state of high honor
From this reading OF THE TERROR BY NIGHT June coming in glory had flamed out in splendour.
glowedverbUS /ɡloʊd/
past form of “glow” — emit a steady even light without flames
From this reading August glowed from dewy dawn to dusky eve; upon the warm and slumbrous air was the fragrance of ripening fruit and herb; flowers bloomed sedately in cottage gardens, they rioted in the hedges, fields and uplands were ablaze with them where butterflies wheeled and hovered and bees hummed drowsily about their unceasing labours.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading OF THE TERROR BY NIGHT June coming in glory had flamed out in splendour.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Even Mr. Dumbrell, that “aged soul,” perched upon his accustomed stile, admitted that, in his vast experience, he had “knowed a colder August....
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading The river, winding sleepily between reedy banks, made little slumbrous noises, the very brooks, by reason of the pervading heat and universal somnolence, seemed to hush their chatter; and neighbours in shirt-sleeves, meeting in shady places, yawningly informed each other of the very obvious fact that it was “tur’ble waarmish-loike!”
hedgesnounUS /ˈhedʒɪz/
plural of “hedge” — a fence formed by a row of closely planted shrubs or bushes
From this reading August glowed from dewy dawn to dusky eve; upon the warm and slumbrous air was the fragrance of ripening fruit and herb; flowers bloomed sedately in cottage gardens, they rioted in the hedges, fields and uplands were ablaze with them where butterflies wheeled and hovered and bees hummed drowsily about their unceasing labours.
herbnounUS /ɜːrb/
a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests
From this reading August glowed from dewy dawn to dusky eve; upon the warm and slumbrous air was the fragrance of ripening fruit and herb; flowers bloomed sedately in cottage gardens, they rioted in the hedges, fields and uplands were ablaze with them where butterflies wheeled and hovered and bees hummed drowsily about their unceasing labours.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Even Mr. Dumbrell, that “aged soul,” perched upon his accustomed stile, admitted that, in his vast experience, he had “knowed a colder August....
hoveredverbUS /ˈhʌvərd/
past form of “hover” — be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action
From this reading August glowed from dewy dawn to dusky eve; upon the warm and slumbrous air was the fragrance of ripening fruit and herb; flowers bloomed sedately in cottage gardens, they rioted in the hedges, fields and uplands were ablaze with them where butterflies wheeled and hovered and bees hummed drowsily about their unceasing labours.
hummed
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From this reading August glowed from dewy dawn to dusky eve; upon the warm and slumbrous air was the fragrance of ripening fruit and herb; flowers bloomed sedately in cottage gardens, they rioted in the hedges, fields and uplands were ablaze with them where butterflies wheeled and hovered and bees hummed drowsily about their unceasing labours.
become quiet or still; fall silent
From this reading The river, winding sleepily between reedy banks, made little slumbrous noises, the very brooks, by reason of the pervading heat and universal somnolence, seemed to hush their chatter; and neighbours in shirt-sleeves, meeting in shady places, yawningly informed each other of the very obvious fact that it was “tur’ble waarmish-loike!”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading OF THE TERROR BY NIGHT June coming in glory had flamed out in splendour.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading The river, winding sleepily between reedy banks, made little slumbrous noises, the very brooks, by reason of the pervading heat and universal somnolence, seemed to hush their chatter; and neighbours in shirt-sleeves, meeting in shady places, yawningly informed each other of the very obvious fact that it was “tur’ble waarmish-loike!”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The river, winding sleepily between reedy banks, made little slumbrous noises, the very brooks, by reason of the pervading heat and universal somnolence, seemed to hush their chatter; and neighbours in shirt-sleeves, meeting in shady places, yawningly informed each other of the very obvious fact that it was “tur’ble waarmish-loike!”
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading OF THE TERROR BY NIGHT June coming in glory had flamed out in splendour.
knowedverbUS /noʊd/
past form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Even Mr. Dumbrell, that “aged soul,” perched upon his accustomed stile, admitted that, in his vast experience, he had “knowed a colder August....
labours
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From this reading August glowed from dewy dawn to dusky eve; upon the warm and slumbrous air was the fragrance of ripening fruit and herb; flowers bloomed sedately in cottage gardens, they rioted in the hedges, fields and uplands were ablaze with them where butterflies wheeled and hovered and bees hummed drowsily about their unceasing labours.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The river, winding sleepily between reedy banks, made little slumbrous noises, the very brooks, by reason of the pervading heat and universal somnolence, seemed to hush their chatter; and neighbours in shirt-sleeves, meeting in shady places, yawningly informed each other of the very obvious fact that it was “tur’ble waarmish-loike!”
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading But, Lord, young man, to ’ear folks talk, you’d think ’twas that ’ot!
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The river, winding sleepily between reedy banks, made little slumbrous noises, the very brooks, by reason of the pervading heat and universal somnolence, seemed to hush their chatter; and neighbours in shirt-sleeves, meeting in shady places, yawningly informed each other of the very obvious fact that it was “tur’ble waarmish-loike!”
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading But, Lord, young man, to ’ear folks talk, you’d think ’twas that ’ot!
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading The river, winding sleepily between reedy banks, made little slumbrous noises, the very brooks, by reason of the pervading heat and universal somnolence, seemed to hush their chatter; and neighbours in shirt-sleeves, meeting in shady places, yawningly informed each other of the very obvious fact that it was “tur’ble waarmish-loike!”
a form of address for a man
From this reading Even Mr. Dumbrell, that “aged soul,” perched upon his accustomed stile, admitted that, in his vast experience, he had “knowed a colder August....
neighboursnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading The river, winding sleepily between reedy banks, made little slumbrous noises, the very brooks, by reason of the pervading heat and universal somnolence, seemed to hush their chatter; and neighbours in shirt-sleeves, meeting in shady places, yawningly informed each other of the very obvious fact that it was “tur’ble waarmish-loike!”
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading OF THE TERROR BY NIGHT June coming in glory had flamed out in splendour.
noisesnounUS /ˈnɔɪzɪz/
plural of “noise” — sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading The river, winding sleepily between reedy banks, made little slumbrous noises, the very brooks, by reason of the pervading heat and universal somnolence, seemed to hush their chatter; and neighbours in shirt-sleeves, meeting in shady places, yawningly informed each other of the very obvious fact that it was “tur’ble waarmish-loike!”
obviousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbviəs/
easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
From this reading The river, winding sleepily between reedy banks, made little slumbrous noises, the very brooks, by reason of the pervading heat and universal somnolence, seemed to hush their chatter; and neighbours in shirt-sleeves, meeting in shady places, yawningly informed each other of the very obvious fact that it was “tur’ble waarmish-loike!”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OF THE TERROR BY NIGHT June coming in glory had flamed out in splendour.
ot
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From this reading But, Lord, young man, to ’ear folks talk, you’d think ’twas that ’ot!
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The river, winding sleepily between reedy banks, made little slumbrous noises, the very brooks, by reason of the pervading heat and universal somnolence, seemed to hush their chatter; and neighbours in shirt-sleeves, meeting in shady places, yawningly informed each other of the very obvious fact that it was “tur’ble waarmish-loike!”
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading OF THE TERROR BY NIGHT June coming in glory had flamed out in splendour.
perchedverbUS /pɜːrtʃt/
past form of “perch” — sit, as on a branch
From this reading Even Mr. Dumbrell, that “aged soul,” perched upon his accustomed stile, admitted that, in his vast experience, he had “knowed a colder August....
pervadingverbUS /pərˈveɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “pervade” — spread or diffuse through
From this reading The river, winding sleepily between reedy banks, made little slumbrous noises, the very brooks, by reason of the pervading heat and universal somnolence, seemed to hush their chatter; and neighbours in shirt-sleeves, meeting in shady places, yawningly informed each other of the very obvious fact that it was “tur’ble waarmish-loike!”
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The river, winding sleepily between reedy banks, made little slumbrous noises, the very brooks, by reason of the pervading heat and universal somnolence, seemed to hush their chatter; and neighbours in shirt-sleeves, meeting in shady places, yawningly informed each other of the very obvious fact that it was “tur’ble waarmish-loike!”
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading The river, winding sleepily between reedy banks, made little slumbrous noises, the very brooks, by reason of the pervading heat and universal somnolence, seemed to hush their chatter; and neighbours in shirt-sleeves, meeting in shady places, yawningly informed each other of the very obvious fact that it was “tur’ble waarmish-loike!”
reedyadjectiveUS /ˈriːdi/
having a tone of a reed instrument
From this reading The river, winding sleepily between reedy banks, made little slumbrous noises, the very brooks, by reason of the pervading heat and universal somnolence, seemed to hush their chatter; and neighbours in shirt-sleeves, meeting in shady places, yawningly informed each other of the very obvious fact that it was “tur’ble waarmish-loike!”
riotedverbUS /ˈraɪətɪd/
past form of “riot” — take part in a riot; disturb the public peace by engaging in a riot
From this reading August glowed from dewy dawn to dusky eve; upon the warm and slumbrous air was the fragrance of ripening fruit and herb; flowers bloomed sedately in cottage gardens, they rioted in the hedges, fields and uplands were ablaze with them where butterflies wheeled and hovered and bees hummed drowsily about their unceasing labours.
ripeningnounUS /ˈraɪpənɪŋ/
coming to full development; becoming mature
From this reading August glowed from dewy dawn to dusky eve; upon the warm and slumbrous air was the fragrance of ripening fruit and herb; flowers bloomed sedately in cottage gardens, they rioted in the hedges, fields and uplands were ablaze with them where butterflies wheeled and hovered and bees hummed drowsily about their unceasing labours.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading The river, winding sleepily between reedy banks, made little slumbrous noises, the very brooks, by reason of the pervading heat and universal somnolence, seemed to hush their chatter; and neighbours in shirt-sleeves, meeting in shady places, yawningly informed each other of the very obvious fact that it was “tur’ble waarmish-loike!”
sedatelyadverbUS /sɪˈdeɪtli/
in a sedate manner
From this reading August glowed from dewy dawn to dusky eve; upon the warm and slumbrous air was the fragrance of ripening fruit and herb; flowers bloomed sedately in cottage gardens, they rioted in the hedges, fields and uplands were ablaze with them where butterflies wheeled and hovered and bees hummed drowsily about their unceasing labours.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The river, winding sleepily between reedy banks, made little slumbrous noises, the very brooks, by reason of the pervading heat and universal somnolence, seemed to hush their chatter; and neighbours in shirt-sleeves, meeting in shady places, yawningly informed each other of the very obvious fact that it was “tur’ble waarmish-loike!”
shadyadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪdi/
quiet, dark, or concealed
From this reading The river, winding sleepily between reedy banks, made little slumbrous noises, the very brooks, by reason of the pervading heat and universal somnolence, seemed to hush their chatter; and neighbours in shirt-sleeves, meeting in shady places, yawningly informed each other of the very obvious fact that it was “tur’ble waarmish-loike!”
shirt-sleeves
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From this reading The river, winding sleepily between reedy banks, made little slumbrous noises, the very brooks, by reason of the pervading heat and universal somnolence, seemed to hush their chatter; and neighbours in shirt-sleeves, meeting in shady places, yawningly informed each other of the very obvious fact that it was “tur’ble waarmish-loike!”
sleepilyadverbUS /ˈsliːpəli/
in a sleepy manner
From this reading The river, winding sleepily between reedy banks, made little slumbrous noises, the very brooks, by reason of the pervading heat and universal somnolence, seemed to hush their chatter; and neighbours in shirt-sleeves, meeting in shady places, yawningly informed each other of the very obvious fact that it was “tur’ble waarmish-loike!”
slumbrousadjective
quiet and tranquil
From this reading August glowed from dewy dawn to dusky eve; upon the warm and slumbrous air was the fragrance of ripening fruit and herb; flowers bloomed sedately in cottage gardens, they rioted in the hedges, fields and uplands were ablaze with them where butterflies wheeled and hovered and bees hummed drowsily about their unceasing labours.
somnolencenounUS /ˈsɑːmnələns/
a very sleepy state
From this reading The river, winding sleepily between reedy banks, made little slumbrous noises, the very brooks, by reason of the pervading heat and universal somnolence, seemed to hush their chatter; and neighbours in shirt-sleeves, meeting in shady places, yawningly informed each other of the very obvious fact that it was “tur’ble waarmish-loike!”
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Even Mr. Dumbrell, that “aged soul,” perched upon his accustomed stile, admitted that, in his vast experience, he had “knowed a colder August....
splendournoun
a quality that outshines the usual
From this reading OF THE TERROR BY NIGHT June coming in glory had flamed out in splendour.
stilenounUS /staɪl/
an upright that is a member in a door or window frame
From this reading Even Mr. Dumbrell, that “aged soul,” perched upon his accustomed stile, admitted that, in his vast experience, he had “knowed a colder August....
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading But, Lord, young man, to ’ear folks talk, you’d think ’twas that ’ot!
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading OF THE TERROR BY NIGHT June coming in glory had flamed out in splendour.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The river, winding sleepily between reedy banks, made little slumbrous noises, the very brooks, by reason of the pervading heat and universal somnolence, seemed to hush their chatter; and neighbours in shirt-sleeves, meeting in shady places, yawningly informed each other of the very obvious fact that it was “tur’ble waarmish-loike!”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OF THE TERROR BY NIGHT June coming in glory had flamed out in splendour.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading August glowed from dewy dawn to dusky eve; upon the warm and slumbrous air was the fragrance of ripening fruit and herb; flowers bloomed sedately in cottage gardens, they rioted in the hedges, fields and uplands were ablaze with them where butterflies wheeled and hovered and bees hummed drowsily about their unceasing labours.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading August glowed from dewy dawn to dusky eve; upon the warm and slumbrous air was the fragrance of ripening fruit and herb; flowers bloomed sedately in cottage gardens, they rioted in the hedges, fields and uplands were ablaze with them where butterflies wheeled and hovered and bees hummed drowsily about their unceasing labours.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading August glowed from dewy dawn to dusky eve; upon the warm and slumbrous air was the fragrance of ripening fruit and herb; flowers bloomed sedately in cottage gardens, they rioted in the hedges, fields and uplands were ablaze with them where butterflies wheeled and hovered and bees hummed drowsily about their unceasing labours.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading But, Lord, young man, to ’ear folks talk, you’d think ’twas that ’ot!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading August glowed from dewy dawn to dusky eve; upon the warm and slumbrous air was the fragrance of ripening fruit and herb; flowers bloomed sedately in cottage gardens, they rioted in the hedges, fields and uplands were ablaze with them where butterflies wheeled and hovered and bees hummed drowsily about their unceasing labours.
tur'ble
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From this reading The river, winding sleepily between reedy banks, made little slumbrous noises, the very brooks, by reason of the pervading heat and universal somnolence, seemed to hush their chatter; and neighbours in shirt-sleeves, meeting in shady places, yawningly informed each other of the very obvious fact that it was “tur’ble waarmish-loike!”
twas
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From this reading But, Lord, young man, to ’ear folks talk, you’d think ’twas that ’ot!
unceasingadjectiveUS /ənˈsiːsɪŋ/
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading August glowed from dewy dawn to dusky eve; upon the warm and slumbrous air was the fragrance of ripening fruit and herb; flowers bloomed sedately in cottage gardens, they rioted in the hedges, fields and uplands were ablaze with them where butterflies wheeled and hovered and bees hummed drowsily about their unceasing labours.
universaladjectiveUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəl/
of worldwide scope or applicability
From this reading The river, winding sleepily between reedy banks, made little slumbrous noises, the very brooks, by reason of the pervading heat and universal somnolence, seemed to hush their chatter; and neighbours in shirt-sleeves, meeting in shady places, yawningly informed each other of the very obvious fact that it was “tur’ble waarmish-loike!”
uplandsnounUS /ˈʌpləndz/
plural of “upland” — elevated (e.g., mountainous) land
From this reading August glowed from dewy dawn to dusky eve; upon the warm and slumbrous air was the fragrance of ripening fruit and herb; flowers bloomed sedately in cottage gardens, they rioted in the hedges, fields and uplands were ablaze with them where butterflies wheeled and hovered and bees hummed drowsily about their unceasing labours.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading August glowed from dewy dawn to dusky eve; upon the warm and slumbrous air was the fragrance of ripening fruit and herb; flowers bloomed sedately in cottage gardens, they rioted in the hedges, fields and uplands were ablaze with them where butterflies wheeled and hovered and bees hummed drowsily about their unceasing labours.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Even Mr. Dumbrell, that “aged soul,” perched upon his accustomed stile, admitted that, in his vast experience, he had “knowed a colder August....
precisely as stated
From this reading The river, winding sleepily between reedy banks, made little slumbrous noises, the very brooks, by reason of the pervading heat and universal somnolence, seemed to hush their chatter; and neighbours in shirt-sleeves, meeting in shady places, yawningly informed each other of the very obvious fact that it was “tur’ble waarmish-loike!”
waarmish-loike
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From this reading The river, winding sleepily between reedy banks, made little slumbrous noises, the very brooks, by reason of the pervading heat and universal somnolence, seemed to hush their chatter; and neighbours in shirt-sleeves, meeting in shady places, yawningly informed each other of the very obvious fact that it was “tur’ble waarmish-loike!”
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading August glowed from dewy dawn to dusky eve; upon the warm and slumbrous air was the fragrance of ripening fruit and herb; flowers bloomed sedately in cottage gardens, they rioted in the hedges, fields and uplands were ablaze with them where butterflies wheeled and hovered and bees hummed drowsily about their unceasing labours.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading August glowed from dewy dawn to dusky eve; upon the warm and slumbrous air was the fragrance of ripening fruit and herb; flowers bloomed sedately in cottage gardens, they rioted in the hedges, fields and uplands were ablaze with them where butterflies wheeled and hovered and bees hummed drowsily about their unceasing labours.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading August glowed from dewy dawn to dusky eve; upon the warm and slumbrous air was the fragrance of ripening fruit and herb; flowers bloomed sedately in cottage gardens, they rioted in the hedges, fields and uplands were ablaze with them where butterflies wheeled and hovered and bees hummed drowsily about their unceasing labours.
wheeledadjectiveUS /wiːld/
having wheels; often used in combination
From this reading August glowed from dewy dawn to dusky eve; upon the warm and slumbrous air was the fragrance of ripening fruit and herb; flowers bloomed sedately in cottage gardens, they rioted in the hedges, fields and uplands were ablaze with them where butterflies wheeled and hovered and bees hummed drowsily about their unceasing labours.
in or at the place that
From this reading August glowed from dewy dawn to dusky eve; upon the warm and slumbrous air was the fragrance of ripening fruit and herb; flowers bloomed sedately in cottage gardens, they rioted in the hedges, fields and uplands were ablaze with them where butterflies wheeled and hovered and bees hummed drowsily about their unceasing labours.
windingadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪndɪŋ/
marked by repeated turns and bends
From this reading The river, winding sleepily between reedy banks, made little slumbrous noises, the very brooks, by reason of the pervading heat and universal somnolence, seemed to hush their chatter; and neighbours in shirt-sleeves, meeting in shady places, yawningly informed each other of the very obvious fact that it was “tur’ble waarmish-loike!”
in the company of; together with
From this reading August glowed from dewy dawn to dusky eve; upon the warm and slumbrous air was the fragrance of ripening fruit and herb; flowers bloomed sedately in cottage gardens, they rioted in the hedges, fields and uplands were ablaze with them where butterflies wheeled and hovered and bees hummed drowsily about their unceasing labours.
yawningly
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From this reading The river, winding sleepily between reedy banks, made little slumbrous noises, the very brooks, by reason of the pervading heat and universal somnolence, seemed to hush their chatter; and neighbours in shirt-sleeves, meeting in shady places, yawningly informed each other of the very obvious fact that it was “tur’ble waarmish-loike!”
you'd
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From this reading But, Lord, young man, to ’ear folks talk, you’d think ’twas that ’ot!
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading But, Lord, young man, to ’ear folks talk, you’d think ’twas that ’ot!
