used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There are dying flower scents upon the air, so thin, so fragile, as to hint already of a summer laid away in time.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading There are dying flower scents upon the air, so thin, so fragile, as to hint already of a summer laid away in time.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading There are dying flower scents upon the air, so thin, so fragile, as to hint already of a summer laid away in time.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE BROKEN LUTE _It is seven-thirty of an August evening.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The windows in the living room of the gray house are wide open, patiently exchanging the tainted inner atmosphere of liquor and smoke for the fresh drowsiness of the late hot dusk.
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading On the table is a dish of fruit, which is real but appears artificial.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The windows in the living room of the gray house are wide open, patiently exchanging the tainted inner atmosphere of liquor and smoke for the fresh drowsiness of the late hot dusk.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading But August is still proclaimed relentlessly by a thousand crickets around the side-porch, and by one who has broken into the house and concealed himself confidently behind a bookcase, from time to time shrieking of his cleverness and his indomitable will._ _The room itself is in messy disorder.
artificialadjectiveUS /ˌɑːrtəˈfɪʃəl/
contrived by art rather than nature
From this reading On the table is a dish of fruit, which is real but appears artificial.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There are dying flower scents upon the air, so thin, so fragile, as to hint already of a summer laid away in time.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading The windows in the living room of the gray house are wide open, patiently exchanging the tainted inner atmosphere of liquor and smoke for the fresh drowsiness of the late hot dusk.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading THE BROKEN LUTE _It is seven-thirty of an August evening.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading There are dying flower scents upon the air, so thin, so fragile, as to hint already of a summer laid away in time.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading But August is still proclaimed relentlessly by a thousand crickets around the side-porch, and by one who has broken into the house and concealed himself confidently behind a bookcase, from time to time shrieking of his cleverness and his indomitable will._ _The room itself is in messy disorder.
bookcasenounUS /ˈbʊkkeɪs/
a piece of furniture with shelves for storing books
From this reading But August is still proclaimed relentlessly by a thousand crickets around the side-porch, and by one who has broken into the house and concealed himself confidently behind a bookcase, from time to time shrieking of his cleverness and his indomitable will._ _The room itself is in messy disorder.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading THE BROKEN LUTE _It is seven-thirty of an August evening.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But August is still proclaimed relentlessly by a thousand crickets around the side-porch, and by one who has broken into the house and concealed himself confidently behind a bookcase, from time to time shrieking of his cleverness and his indomitable will._ _The room itself is in messy disorder.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But August is still proclaimed relentlessly by a thousand crickets around the side-porch, and by one who has broken into the house and concealed himself confidently behind a bookcase, from time to time shrieking of his cleverness and his indomitable will._ _The room itself is in messy disorder.
clevernessnounUS /ˈklev.ər.nəs/
The quality of being intelligent, quick to understand, and resourceful in danger.
From this reading But August is still proclaimed relentlessly by a thousand crickets around the side-porch, and by one who has broken into the house and concealed himself confidently behind a bookcase, from time to time shrieking of his cleverness and his indomitable will._ _The room itself is in messy disorder.
not accessible to view
From this reading But August is still proclaimed relentlessly by a thousand crickets around the side-porch, and by one who has broken into the house and concealed himself confidently behind a bookcase, from time to time shrieking of his cleverness and his indomitable will._ _The room itself is in messy disorder.
confidentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnfədəntli/
with confidence; in a confident manner
From this reading But August is still proclaimed relentlessly by a thousand crickets around the side-porch, and by one who has broken into the house and concealed himself confidently behind a bookcase, from time to time shrieking of his cleverness and his indomitable will._ _The room itself is in messy disorder.
cricketsnounUS /ˈkrɪkəts/
plural of “cricket” — leaping insect; male makes chirping noises by rubbing the forewings together
From this reading But August is still proclaimed relentlessly by a thousand crickets around the side-porch, and by one who has broken into the house and concealed himself confidently behind a bookcase, from time to time shrieking of his cleverness and his indomitable will._ _The room itself is in messy disorder.
dishnounUS /dɪʃ/
a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading On the table is a dish of fruit, which is real but appears artificial.
disordernounUS /dɪˈsɔːrdər/
a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning
From this reading But August is still proclaimed relentlessly by a thousand crickets around the side-porch, and by one who has broken into the house and concealed himself confidently behind a bookcase, from time to time shrieking of his cleverness and his indomitable will._ _The room itself is in messy disorder.
drowsinessnounUS /ˈdraʊzinəs/
a very sleepy state
From this reading The windows in the living room of the gray house are wide open, patiently exchanging the tainted inner atmosphere of liquor and smoke for the fresh drowsiness of the late hot dusk.
dusknounUS /dʌsk/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading The windows in the living room of the gray house are wide open, patiently exchanging the tainted inner atmosphere of liquor and smoke for the fresh drowsiness of the late hot dusk.
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading There are dying flower scents upon the air, so thin, so fragile, as to hint already of a summer laid away in time.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading THE BROKEN LUTE _It is seven-thirty of an August evening.
exchangingverbUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “exchange” — give to, and receive from, one another
From this reading The windows in the living room of the gray house are wide open, patiently exchanging the tainted inner atmosphere of liquor and smoke for the fresh drowsiness of the late hot dusk.
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading There are dying flower scents upon the air, so thin, so fragile, as to hint already of a summer laid away in time.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The windows in the living room of the gray house are wide open, patiently exchanging the tainted inner atmosphere of liquor and smoke for the fresh drowsiness of the late hot dusk.
fragileadjectiveUS /ˈfrædʒəl/
easily broken or damaged or destroyed
From this reading There are dying flower scents upon the air, so thin, so fragile, as to hint already of a summer laid away in time.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading The windows in the living room of the gray house are wide open, patiently exchanging the tainted inner atmosphere of liquor and smoke for the fresh drowsiness of the late hot dusk.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But August is still proclaimed relentlessly by a thousand crickets around the side-porch, and by one who has broken into the house and concealed himself confidently behind a bookcase, from time to time shrieking of his cleverness and his indomitable will._ _The room itself is in messy disorder.
the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading On the table is a dish of fruit, which is real but appears artificial.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading The windows in the living room of the gray house are wide open, patiently exchanging the tainted inner atmosphere of liquor and smoke for the fresh drowsiness of the late hot dusk.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But August is still proclaimed relentlessly by a thousand crickets around the side-porch, and by one who has broken into the house and concealed himself confidently behind a bookcase, from time to time shrieking of his cleverness and his indomitable will._ _The room itself is in messy disorder.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading But August is still proclaimed relentlessly by a thousand crickets around the side-porch, and by one who has broken into the house and concealed himself confidently behind a bookcase, from time to time shrieking of his cleverness and his indomitable will._ _The room itself is in messy disorder.
an indirect suggestion
From this reading There are dying flower scents upon the air, so thin, so fragile, as to hint already of a summer laid away in time.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But August is still proclaimed relentlessly by a thousand crickets around the side-porch, and by one who has broken into the house and concealed himself confidently behind a bookcase, from time to time shrieking of his cleverness and his indomitable will._ _The room itself is in messy disorder.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading The windows in the living room of the gray house are wide open, patiently exchanging the tainted inner atmosphere of liquor and smoke for the fresh drowsiness of the late hot dusk.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The windows in the living room of the gray house are wide open, patiently exchanging the tainted inner atmosphere of liquor and smoke for the fresh drowsiness of the late hot dusk.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The windows in the living room of the gray house are wide open, patiently exchanging the tainted inner atmosphere of liquor and smoke for the fresh drowsiness of the late hot dusk.
indomitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɑːmətəbəl/
impossible to subdue
From this reading But August is still proclaimed relentlessly by a thousand crickets around the side-porch, and by one who has broken into the house and concealed himself confidently behind a bookcase, from time to time shrieking of his cleverness and his indomitable will._ _The room itself is in messy disorder.
located inward
From this reading The windows in the living room of the gray house are wide open, patiently exchanging the tainted inner atmosphere of liquor and smoke for the fresh drowsiness of the late hot dusk.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading But August is still proclaimed relentlessly by a thousand crickets around the side-porch, and by one who has broken into the house and concealed himself confidently behind a bookcase, from time to time shrieking of his cleverness and his indomitable will._ _The room itself is in messy disorder.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE BROKEN LUTE _It is seven-thirty of an August evening.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE BROKEN LUTE _It is seven-thirty of an August evening.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading But August is still proclaimed relentlessly by a thousand crickets around the side-porch, and by one who has broken into the house and concealed himself confidently behind a bookcase, from time to time shrieking of his cleverness and his indomitable will._ _The room itself is in messy disorder.
set down according to a plan
From this reading There are dying flower scents upon the air, so thin, so fragile, as to hint already of a summer laid away in time.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading The windows in the living room of the gray house are wide open, patiently exchanging the tainted inner atmosphere of liquor and smoke for the fresh drowsiness of the late hot dusk.
liquornounUS /ˈlɪkər/
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading The windows in the living room of the gray house are wide open, patiently exchanging the tainted inner atmosphere of liquor and smoke for the fresh drowsiness of the late hot dusk.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading The windows in the living room of the gray house are wide open, patiently exchanging the tainted inner atmosphere of liquor and smoke for the fresh drowsiness of the late hot dusk.
LUTEnounUS /luːt/
a substance for packing a joint or coating a porous surface to make it impervious to gas or liquid
From this reading THE BROKEN LUTE _It is seven-thirty of an August evening.
messyadjectiveUS /ˈmesi/
dirty and disorderly
From this reading But August is still proclaimed relentlessly by a thousand crickets around the side-porch, and by one who has broken into the house and concealed himself confidently behind a bookcase, from time to time shrieking of his cleverness and his indomitable will._ _The room itself is in messy disorder.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BROKEN LUTE _It is seven-thirty of an August evening.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the table is a dish of fruit, which is real but appears artificial.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But August is still proclaimed relentlessly by a thousand crickets around the side-porch, and by one who has broken into the house and concealed himself confidently behind a bookcase, from time to time shrieking of his cleverness and his indomitable will._ _The room itself is in messy disorder.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The windows in the living room of the gray house are wide open, patiently exchanging the tainted inner atmosphere of liquor and smoke for the fresh drowsiness of the late hot dusk.
patientlyadverbUS /ˈpeɪʃəntli/
with patience; in a patient manner
From this reading The windows in the living room of the gray house are wide open, patiently exchanging the tainted inner atmosphere of liquor and smoke for the fresh drowsiness of the late hot dusk.
proclaimedadjectiveUS /proʊˈkleɪmd/
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading But August is still proclaimed relentlessly by a thousand crickets around the side-porch, and by one who has broken into the house and concealed himself confidently behind a bookcase, from time to time shrieking of his cleverness and his indomitable will._ _The room itself is in messy disorder.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading On the table is a dish of fruit, which is real but appears artificial.
relentlesslyadverbUS /rɪˈlentləsli/
in a relentless manner
From this reading But August is still proclaimed relentlessly by a thousand crickets around the side-porch, and by one who has broken into the house and concealed himself confidently behind a bookcase, from time to time shrieking of his cleverness and his indomitable will._ _The room itself is in messy disorder.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The windows in the living room of the gray house are wide open, patiently exchanging the tainted inner atmosphere of liquor and smoke for the fresh drowsiness of the late hot dusk.
scentsnounUS /sents/
plural of “scent” — a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading There are dying flower scents upon the air, so thin, so fragile, as to hint already of a summer laid away in time.
seven-thirty
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From this reading THE BROKEN LUTE _It is seven-thirty of an August evening.
shriekingnounUS /ˈʃriːkɪŋ/
sharp piercing cry
From this reading But August is still proclaimed relentlessly by a thousand crickets around the side-porch, and by one who has broken into the house and concealed himself confidently behind a bookcase, from time to time shrieking of his cleverness and his indomitable will._ _The room itself is in messy disorder.
side-porch
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From this reading But August is still proclaimed relentlessly by a thousand crickets around the side-porch, and by one who has broken into the house and concealed himself confidently behind a bookcase, from time to time shrieking of his cleverness and his indomitable will._ _The room itself is in messy disorder.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading The windows in the living room of the gray house are wide open, patiently exchanging the tainted inner atmosphere of liquor and smoke for the fresh drowsiness of the late hot dusk.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading There are dying flower scents upon the air, so thin, so fragile, as to hint already of a summer laid away in time.
not in physical motion
From this reading But August is still proclaimed relentlessly by a thousand crickets around the side-porch, and by one who has broken into the house and concealed himself confidently behind a bookcase, from time to time shrieking of his cleverness and his indomitable will._ _The room itself is in messy disorder.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading There are dying flower scents upon the air, so thin, so fragile, as to hint already of a summer laid away in time.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading On the table is a dish of fruit, which is real but appears artificial.
taintedadjectiveUS /ˈteɪntɪd/
touched by rot or decay
From this reading The windows in the living room of the gray house are wide open, patiently exchanging the tainted inner atmosphere of liquor and smoke for the fresh drowsiness of the late hot dusk.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BROKEN LUTE _It is seven-thirty of an August evening.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are dying flower scents upon the air, so thin, so fragile, as to hint already of a summer laid away in time.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading There are dying flower scents upon the air, so thin, so fragile, as to hint already of a summer laid away in time.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading But August is still proclaimed relentlessly by a thousand crickets around the side-porch, and by one who has broken into the house and concealed himself confidently behind a bookcase, from time to time shrieking of his cleverness and his indomitable will._ _The room itself is in messy disorder.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading There are dying flower scents upon the air, so thin, so fragile, as to hint already of a summer laid away in time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There are dying flower scents upon the air, so thin, so fragile, as to hint already of a summer laid away in time.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading There are dying flower scents upon the air, so thin, so fragile, as to hint already of a summer laid away in time.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading On the table is a dish of fruit, which is real but appears artificial.
which person or people
From this reading But August is still proclaimed relentlessly by a thousand crickets around the side-porch, and by one who has broken into the house and concealed himself confidently behind a bookcase, from time to time shrieking of his cleverness and his indomitable will._ _The room itself is in messy disorder.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The windows in the living room of the gray house are wide open, patiently exchanging the tainted inner atmosphere of liquor and smoke for the fresh drowsiness of the late hot dusk.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading But August is still proclaimed relentlessly by a thousand crickets around the side-porch, and by one who has broken into the house and concealed himself confidently behind a bookcase, from time to time shrieking of his cleverness and his indomitable will._ _The room itself is in messy disorder.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading The windows in the living room of the gray house are wide open, patiently exchanging the tainted inner atmosphere of liquor and smoke for the fresh drowsiness of the late hot dusk.
