the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE "KICKER" BECOMES AN INSTITUTION It was mid-July--and hot.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE "KICKER" BECOMES AN INSTITUTION It was mid-July--and hot.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The dust was everywhere and grew deeper and lighter as the days passed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Men looked up at the clear, cloudless sky and prayed--and cursed--for rain.
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading THE "KICKER" BECOMES AN INSTITUTION It was mid-July--and hot.
bogsnounUS /bɑːɡz/
plural of “bog” — wet spongy ground of decomposing vegetation; has poorer drainage than a swamp; soil is unfit for cultivation but can be cut and dried and used for fuel
From this reading Water grew scarce; cattle suffered, lowing throughout the night, during the day searching the bogs and water holes for drops of moisture.
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading Water grew scarce; cattle suffered, lowing throughout the night, during the day searching the bogs and water holes for drops of moisture.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Men looked up at the clear, cloudless sky and prayed--and cursed--for rain.
cloudlessadjectiveUS /ˈklaʊdləs/
free from clouds
From this reading Men looked up at the clear, cloudless sky and prayed--and cursed--for rain.
continuallyadverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəli/
seemingly without interruption
From this reading The sun shone continually; the nights were uncomfortable, stifling.
cursedadjectiveUS /kɜːrst/
deserving a curse; sometimes used as an intensifier
From this reading Men looked up at the clear, cloudless sky and prayed--and cursed--for rain.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Water grew scarce; cattle suffered, lowing throughout the night, during the day searching the bogs and water holes for drops of moisture.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The dust was everywhere and grew deeper and lighter as the days passed.
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading The dust was everywhere and grew deeper and lighter as the days passed.
dropsnounUS /drɑːps/
plural of “drop” — a shape that is spherical and small
From this reading Water grew scarce; cattle suffered, lowing throughout the night, during the day searching the bogs and water holes for drops of moisture.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Water grew scarce; cattle suffered, lowing throughout the night, during the day searching the bogs and water holes for drops of moisture.
remove the dust from
From this reading The dust was everywhere and grew deeper and lighter as the days passed.
to or in any or all places
From this reading The dust was everywhere and grew deeper and lighter as the days passed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Water grew scarce; cattle suffered, lowing throughout the night, during the day searching the bogs and water holes for drops of moisture.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading The dust was everywhere and grew deeper and lighter as the days passed.
holesnounUS /hoʊlz/
plural of “hole” — an opening into or through something
From this reading Water grew scarce; cattle suffered, lowing throughout the night, during the day searching the bogs and water holes for drops of moisture.
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 "KICKER" BECOMES AN INSTITUTION It was mid-July--and hot.
INSTITUTIONnounUS /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃən/
an organization founded and united for a specific purpose
From this reading THE "KICKER" BECOMES AN INSTITUTION It was mid-July--and hot.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE "KICKER" BECOMES AN INSTITUTION It was mid-July--and hot.
KICKERnounUS /ˈkɪkər/
a player who kicks the football
From this reading THE "KICKER" BECOMES AN INSTITUTION It was mid-July--and hot.
lighternounUS /ˈlaɪtər/
a substance used to ignite or kindle a fire
From this reading The dust was everywhere and grew deeper and lighter as the days passed.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Men looked up at the clear, cloudless sky and prayed--and cursed--for rain.
lowingverbUS /ˈloʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “low” — make a low noise, characteristic of bovines
From this reading Water grew scarce; cattle suffered, lowing throughout the night, during the day searching the bogs and water holes for drops of moisture.
the force of workers available
From this reading Men looked up at the clear, cloudless sky and prayed--and cursed--for rain.
mid-Julynoun
the middle part of July
From this reading THE "KICKER" BECOMES AN INSTITUTION It was mid-July--and hot.
moisturenounUS /ˈmɔɪstʃər/
wetness caused by water
From this reading Water grew scarce; cattle suffered, lowing throughout the night, during the day searching the bogs and water holes for drops of moisture.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Water grew scarce; cattle suffered, lowing throughout the night, during the day searching the bogs and water holes for drops of moisture.
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading The sun shone continually; the nights were uncomfortable, stifling.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Water grew scarce; cattle suffered, lowing throughout the night, during the day searching the bogs and water holes for drops of moisture.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The dust was everywhere and grew deeper and lighter as the days passed.
prayedverbUS /preɪd/
past form of “pray” — address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading Men looked up at the clear, cloudless sky and prayed--and cursed--for rain.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading Men looked up at the clear, cloudless sky and prayed--and cursed--for rain.
only a very short time before
From this reading Water grew scarce; cattle suffered, lowing throughout the night, during the day searching the bogs and water holes for drops of moisture.
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading Water grew scarce; cattle suffered, lowing throughout the night, during the day searching the bogs and water holes for drops of moisture.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading The sun shone continually; the nights were uncomfortable, stifling.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Men looked up at the clear, cloudless sky and prayed--and cursed--for rain.
stiflingnounUS /ˈstaɪflɪŋ/
forceful prevention; putting down by power or authority
From this reading The sun shone continually; the nights were uncomfortable, stifling.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading Water grew scarce; cattle suffered, lowing throughout the night, during the day searching the bogs and water holes for drops of moisture.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The sun shone continually; the nights were uncomfortable, stifling.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE "KICKER" BECOMES AN INSTITUTION It was mid-July--and hot.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading Water grew scarce; cattle suffered, lowing throughout the night, during the day searching the bogs and water holes for drops of moisture.
uncomfortableadjectiveUS /ənˈkʌmfərtəbəl/
conducive to or feeling mental discomfort
From this reading The sun shone continually; the nights were uncomfortable, stifling.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Men looked up at the clear, cloudless sky and prayed--and cursed--for rain.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE "KICKER" BECOMES AN INSTITUTION It was mid-July--and hot.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Water grew scarce; cattle suffered, lowing throughout the night, during the day searching the bogs and water holes for drops of moisture.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The sun shone continually; the nights were uncomfortable, stifling.
