used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE LION AND THE LAMB LIE DOWN TOGETHER Most unwonted drought had laid a withering hand on fertile Santa Clara valley that year.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading This interchange prevailed almost everywhere except around the gushing springs at the Mission San José.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE LION AND THE LAMB LIE DOWN TOGETHER Most unwonted drought had laid a withering hand on fertile Santa Clara valley that year.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading This interchange prevailed almost everywhere except around the gushing springs at the Mission San José.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This interchange prevailed almost everywhere except around the gushing springs at the Mission San José.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading The plain-brown color-tone of autumn prevailed, not that of spring, in triumphant green and promise of rich harvest.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading March had come and no vast stretches of wild oats measured the way from foothill to bay; no juicy grazing for cattle and horses on the rich bottom lands.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Here rioted nature in her proudest fancy, for the intense warmth of day and night had brought to blossom before their time wild plant, oleander, and fruit tree.
blossomverbUS /ˈblɑːsəm/
produce or yield flowers
From this reading Here rioted nature in her proudest fancy, for the intense warmth of day and night had brought to blossom before their time wild plant, oleander, and fruit tree.
the lower side of anything
From this reading March had come and no vast stretches of wild oats measured the way from foothill to bay; no juicy grazing for cattle and horses on the rich bottom lands.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Here rioted nature in her proudest fancy, for the intense warmth of day and night had brought to blossom before their time wild plant, oleander, and fruit tree.
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading March had come and no vast stretches of wild oats measured the way from foothill to bay; no juicy grazing for cattle and horses on the rich bottom lands.
Clara
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From this reading THE LION AND THE LAMB LIE DOWN TOGETHER Most unwonted drought had laid a withering hand on fertile Santa Clara valley that year.
color-tone
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From this reading The plain-brown color-tone of autumn prevailed, not that of spring, in triumphant green and promise of rich harvest.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading March had come and no vast stretches of wild oats measured the way from foothill to bay; no juicy grazing for cattle and horses on the rich bottom lands.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Here rioted nature in her proudest fancy, for the intense warmth of day and night had brought to blossom before their time wild plant, oleander, and fruit tree.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading THE LION AND THE LAMB LIE DOWN TOGETHER Most unwonted drought had laid a withering hand on fertile Santa Clara valley that year.
droughtnounUS /draʊt/
a shortage of rainfall
From this reading THE LION AND THE LAMB LIE DOWN TOGETHER Most unwonted drought had laid a withering hand on fertile Santa Clara valley that year.
to or in any or all places
From this reading This interchange prevailed almost everywhere except around the gushing springs at the Mission San José.
apart from; not including
From this reading This interchange prevailed almost everywhere except around the gushing springs at the Mission San José.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading Here rioted nature in her proudest fancy, for the intense warmth of day and night had brought to blossom before their time wild plant, oleander, and fruit tree.
fertileadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrtəl/
capable of reproducing
From this reading THE LION AND THE LAMB LIE DOWN TOGETHER Most unwonted drought had laid a withering hand on fertile Santa Clara valley that year.
foothillnounUS /ˈfʊthɪl/
a relatively low hill on the lower slope of a mountain
From this reading March had come and no vast stretches of wild oats measured the way from foothill to bay; no juicy grazing for cattle and horses on the rich bottom lands.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading March had come and no vast stretches of wild oats measured the way from foothill to bay; no juicy grazing for cattle and horses on the rich bottom lands.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading March had come and no vast stretches of wild oats measured the way from foothill to bay; no juicy grazing for cattle and horses on the rich bottom lands.
the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading Here rioted nature in her proudest fancy, for the intense warmth of day and night had brought to blossom before their time wild plant, oleander, and fruit tree.
grazingnounUS /ˈɡreɪzɪŋ/
the act of grazing
From this reading March had come and no vast stretches of wild oats measured the way from foothill to bay; no juicy grazing for cattle and horses on the rich bottom lands.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading The plain-brown color-tone of autumn prevailed, not that of spring, in triumphant green and promise of rich harvest.
gushingadjectiveUS /ˈɡʌʃɪŋ/
flowing profusely
From this reading This interchange prevailed almost everywhere except around the gushing springs at the Mission San José.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE LION AND THE LAMB LIE DOWN TOGETHER Most unwonted drought had laid a withering hand on fertile Santa Clara valley that year.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading THE LION AND THE LAMB LIE DOWN TOGETHER Most unwonted drought had laid a withering hand on fertile Santa Clara valley that year.
harvestnounUS /ˈhɑːrvəst/
the yield from plants in a single growing season
From this reading The plain-brown color-tone of autumn prevailed, not that of spring, in triumphant green and promise of rich harvest.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Here rioted nature in her proudest fancy, for the intense warmth of day and night had brought to blossom before their time wild plant, oleander, and fruit tree.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here rioted nature in her proudest fancy, for the intense warmth of day and night had brought to blossom before their time wild plant, oleander, and fruit tree.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading March had come and no vast stretches of wild oats measured the way from foothill to bay; no juicy grazing for cattle and horses on the rich bottom lands.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The plain-brown color-tone of autumn prevailed, not that of spring, in triumphant green and promise of rich harvest.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading Here rioted nature in her proudest fancy, for the intense warmth of day and night had brought to blossom before their time wild plant, oleander, and fruit tree.
interchangenounUS /ˌɪntərˈtʃeɪndʒ/
a junction of highways on different levels that permits traffic to move from one to another without crossing traffic streams
From this reading This interchange prevailed almost everywhere except around the gushing springs at the Mission San José.
José
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From this reading This interchange prevailed almost everywhere except around the gushing springs at the Mission San José.
juicyadjectiveUS /ˈdʒuːsi/
full of juice
From this reading March had come and no vast stretches of wild oats measured the way from foothill to bay; no juicy grazing for cattle and horses on the rich bottom lands.
set down according to a plan
From this reading THE LION AND THE LAMB LIE DOWN TOGETHER Most unwonted drought had laid a withering hand on fertile Santa Clara valley that year.
LAMBnounUS /læm/
young sheep
From this reading THE LION AND THE LAMB LIE DOWN TOGETHER Most unwonted drought had laid a withering hand on fertile Santa Clara valley that year.
plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located
From this reading March had come and no vast stretches of wild oats measured the way from foothill to bay; no juicy grazing for cattle and horses on the rich bottom lands.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading THE LION AND THE LAMB LIE DOWN TOGETHER Most unwonted drought had laid a withering hand on fertile Santa Clara valley that year.
large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading THE LION AND THE LAMB LIE DOWN TOGETHER Most unwonted drought had laid a withering hand on fertile Santa Clara valley that year.
march in a procession
From this reading March had come and no vast stretches of wild oats measured the way from foothill to bay; no juicy grazing for cattle and horses on the rich bottom lands.
measuredadjectiveUS /ˈmeʒərd/
having notes of fixed rhythmic value
From this reading March had come and no vast stretches of wild oats measured the way from foothill to bay; no juicy grazing for cattle and horses on the rich bottom lands.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading This interchange prevailed almost everywhere except around the gushing springs at the Mission San José.
used to form the superlative
From this reading THE LION AND THE LAMB LIE DOWN TOGETHER Most unwonted drought had laid a withering hand on fertile Santa Clara valley that year.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Here rioted nature in her proudest fancy, for the intense warmth of day and night had brought to blossom before their time wild plant, oleander, and fruit tree.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Here rioted nature in her proudest fancy, for the intense warmth of day and night had brought to blossom before their time wild plant, oleander, and fruit tree.
not any; not one
From this reading March had come and no vast stretches of wild oats measured the way from foothill to bay; no juicy grazing for cattle and horses on the rich bottom lands.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The plain-brown color-tone of autumn prevailed, not that of spring, in triumphant green and promise of rich harvest.
oatsnounUS /oʊts/
plural of “oat” — annual grass of Europe and North Africa; grains used as food and fodder (referred to primarily in the plural: “oats”)
From this reading March had come and no vast stretches of wild oats measured the way from foothill to bay; no juicy grazing for cattle and horses on the rich bottom lands.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading March had come and no vast stretches of wild oats measured the way from foothill to bay; no juicy grazing for cattle and horses on the rich bottom lands.
oleandernounUS /ˈoʊliændər/
an ornamental but poisonous flowering shrub having narrow evergreen leaves and clusters of fragrant white to pink or red flowers: native to East Indies but widely cultivated in warm regions
From this reading Here rioted nature in her proudest fancy, for the intense warmth of day and night had brought to blossom before their time wild plant, oleander, and fruit tree.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE LION AND THE LAMB LIE DOWN TOGETHER Most unwonted drought had laid a withering hand on fertile Santa Clara valley that year.
plain-brown
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The plain-brown color-tone of autumn prevailed, not that of spring, in triumphant green and promise of rich harvest.
plantverbUS /plænt/
put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground
From this reading Here rioted nature in her proudest fancy, for the intense warmth of day and night had brought to blossom before their time wild plant, oleander, and fruit tree.
prevailedverbUS /prɪˈveɪld/
past form of “prevail” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
From this reading The plain-brown color-tone of autumn prevailed, not that of spring, in triumphant green and promise of rich harvest.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading The plain-brown color-tone of autumn prevailed, not that of spring, in triumphant green and promise of rich harvest.
proudestadjectiveUS /ˈpraʊdəst/
superlative of “proud” — feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading Here rioted nature in her proudest fancy, for the intense warmth of day and night had brought to blossom before their time wild plant, oleander, and fruit tree.
possessing material wealth
From this reading March had come and no vast stretches of wild oats measured the way from foothill to bay; no juicy grazing for cattle and horses on the rich bottom lands.
riotedverbUS /ˈraɪətɪd/
past form of “riot” — take part in a riot; disturb the public peace by engaging in a riot
From this reading Here rioted nature in her proudest fancy, for the intense warmth of day and night had brought to blossom before their time wild plant, oleander, and fruit tree.
San
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From this reading This interchange prevailed almost everywhere except around the gushing springs at the Mission San José.
SantanounUS /ˈsæntə/
the legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas
From this reading THE LION AND THE LAMB LIE DOWN TOGETHER Most unwonted drought had laid a withering hand on fertile Santa Clara valley that year.
the season of growth
From this reading The plain-brown color-tone of autumn prevailed, not that of spring, in triumphant green and promise of rich harvest.
springsnounUS /sprɪŋz/
plural of “spring” — the season of growth
From this reading This interchange prevailed almost everywhere except around the gushing springs at the Mission San José.
stretchesnounUS /ˈstretʃəz/
plural of “stretch” — a large and unbroken expanse or distance
From this reading March had come and no vast stretches of wild oats measured the way from foothill to bay; no juicy grazing for cattle and horses on the rich bottom lands.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE LION AND THE LAMB LIE DOWN TOGETHER Most unwonted drought had laid a withering hand on fertile Santa Clara valley that year.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LION AND THE LAMB LIE DOWN TOGETHER Most unwonted drought had laid a withering hand on fertile Santa Clara valley that year.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Here rioted nature in her proudest fancy, for the intense warmth of day and night had brought to blossom before their time wild plant, oleander, and fruit tree.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This interchange prevailed almost everywhere except around the gushing springs at the Mission San José.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Here rioted nature in her proudest fancy, for the intense warmth of day and night had brought to blossom before their time wild plant, oleander, and fruit tree.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading March had come and no vast stretches of wild oats measured the way from foothill to bay; no juicy grazing for cattle and horses on the rich bottom lands.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading THE LION AND THE LAMB LIE DOWN TOGETHER Most unwonted drought had laid a withering hand on fertile Santa Clara valley that year.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Here rioted nature in her proudest fancy, for the intense warmth of day and night had brought to blossom before their time wild plant, oleander, and fruit tree.
triumphantadjectiveUS /traɪˈʌmfənt/
joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
From this reading The plain-brown color-tone of autumn prevailed, not that of spring, in triumphant green and promise of rich harvest.
unwontedadjective
unaccustomed or unusual
From this reading THE LION AND THE LAMB LIE DOWN TOGETHER Most unwonted drought had laid a withering hand on fertile Santa Clara valley that year.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading THE LION AND THE LAMB LIE DOWN TOGETHER Most unwonted drought had laid a withering hand on fertile Santa Clara valley that year.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading March had come and no vast stretches of wild oats measured the way from foothill to bay; no juicy grazing for cattle and horses on the rich bottom lands.
warmthnounUS /wɔːrmθ/
the sensation caused by heat energy
From this reading Here rioted nature in her proudest fancy, for the intense warmth of day and night had brought to blossom before their time wild plant, oleander, and fruit tree.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading March had come and no vast stretches of wild oats measured the way from foothill to bay; no juicy grazing for cattle and horses on the rich bottom lands.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading March had come and no vast stretches of wild oats measured the way from foothill to bay; no juicy grazing for cattle and horses on the rich bottom lands.
witheringadjectiveUS /ˈwɪðərɪŋ/
wreaking or capable of wreaking complete destruction
From this reading THE LION AND THE LAMB LIE DOWN TOGETHER Most unwonted drought had laid a withering hand on fertile Santa Clara valley that year.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading THE LION AND THE LAMB LIE DOWN TOGETHER Most unwonted drought had laid a withering hand on fertile Santa Clara valley that year.
