used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Lest we tire of monotony, Nature gives us a change of colour for each of the flowering seasons.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The deciduous trees were already withdrawing their life-giving fluid from the leaves to store it in their roots until spring.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Pink for May, red for June, blue and pink for July, and during August royal robes of gold and purple clothe the hills and valleys.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading Pink for May, red for June, blue and pink for July, and during August royal robes of gold and purple clothe the hills and valleys.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Flowers of every hue may be found through the different months.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Pink for May, red for June, blue and pink for July, and during August royal robes of gold and purple clothe the hills and valleys.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The last week of August brought to Summit Lake a pageantry of colour that the Coast region is denied owing to the persistent rains that retard the ripening of the leaf.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Lest we tire of monotony, Nature gives us a change of colour for each of the flowering seasons.
clotheverbUS /kloʊð/
provide with clothes or put clothes on
From this reading Pink for May, red for June, blue and pink for July, and during August royal robes of gold and purple clothe the hills and valleys.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading The last week of August brought to Summit Lake a pageantry of colour that the Coast region is denied owing to the persistent rains that retard the ripening of the leaf.
having or capable of producing colors
From this reading Lest we tire of monotony, Nature gives us a change of colour for each of the flowering seasons.
deciduousadjectiveUS /ˌdɪˈsɪdʒuːəs/
(of plants and shrubs) shedding foliage at the end of the growing season
From this reading The deciduous trees were already withdrawing their life-giving fluid from the leaves to store it in their roots until spring.
deniedverbUS /dɪˈnaɪd/
inflected form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict
From this reading The last week of August brought to Summit Lake a pageantry of colour that the Coast region is denied owing to the persistent rains that retard the ripening of the leaf.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Flowers of every hue may be found through the different months.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Pink for May, red for June, blue and pink for July, and during August royal robes of gold and purple clothe the hills and valleys.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Lest we tire of monotony, Nature gives us a change of colour for each of the flowering seasons.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Flowers of every hue may be found through the different months.
floweringnounUS /ˈflaʊərɪŋ/
the time and process of budding and unfolding of blossoms
From this reading Lest we tire of monotony, Nature gives us a change of colour for each of the flowering seasons.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Flowers of every hue may be found through the different months.
fluidnounUS /ˈfluːəd/
a substance that is fluid at room temperature and pressure
From this reading The deciduous trees were already withdrawing their life-giving fluid from the leaves to store it in their roots until spring.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Lest we tire of monotony, Nature gives us a change of colour for each of the flowering seasons.
set up or found
From this reading Flowers of every hue may be found through the different months.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The deciduous trees were already withdrawing their life-giving fluid from the leaves to store it in their roots until spring.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading Lest we tire of monotony, Nature gives us a change of colour for each of the flowering seasons.
coins made of gold
From this reading Pink for May, red for June, blue and pink for July, and during August royal robes of gold and purple clothe the hills and valleys.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Pink for May, red for June, blue and pink for July, and during August royal robes of gold and purple clothe the hills and valleys.
huenounUS /hjuː/
the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength
From this reading Flowers of every hue may be found through the different months.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The deciduous trees were already withdrawing their life-giving fluid from the leaves to store it in their roots until spring.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The last week of August brought to Summit Lake a pageantry of colour that the Coast region is denied owing to the persistent rains that retard the ripening of the leaf.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The deciduous trees were already withdrawing their life-giving fluid from the leaves to store it in their roots until spring.
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading Pink for May, red for June, blue and pink for July, and during August royal robes of gold and purple clothe the hills and valleys.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading Pink for May, red for June, blue and pink for July, and during August royal robes of gold and purple clothe the hills and valleys.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading The last week of August brought to Summit Lake a pageantry of colour that the Coast region is denied owing to the persistent rains that retard the ripening of the leaf.
immediately past
From this reading The last week of August brought to Summit Lake a pageantry of colour that the Coast region is denied owing to the persistent rains that retard the ripening of the leaf.
leafnounUS /liːf/
the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading The last week of August brought to Summit Lake a pageantry of colour that the Coast region is denied owing to the persistent rains that retard the ripening of the leaf.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading The deciduous trees were already withdrawing their life-giving fluid from the leaves to store it in their roots until spring.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading Lest we tire of monotony, Nature gives us a change of colour for each of the flowering seasons.
life-givingadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪfɡɪvɪŋ/
giving or having the power to give life and spirit
From this reading The deciduous trees were already withdrawing their life-giving fluid from the leaves to store it in their roots until spring.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Flowers of every hue may be found through the different months.
monotonynounUS /məˈnɑːtəni/
the quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety
From this reading Lest we tire of monotony, Nature gives us a change of colour for each of the flowering seasons.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Flowers of every hue may be found through the different months.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Lest we tire of monotony, Nature gives us a change of colour for each of the flowering seasons.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Lest we tire of monotony, Nature gives us a change of colour for each of the flowering seasons.
owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading The last week of August brought to Summit Lake a pageantry of colour that the Coast region is denied owing to the persistent rains that retard the ripening of the leaf.
pageantrynounUS /ˈpædʒəntri/
a rich and spectacular ceremony
From this reading The last week of August brought to Summit Lake a pageantry of colour that the Coast region is denied owing to the persistent rains that retard the ripening of the leaf.
persistentadjectiveUS /pərˈsɪstənt/
never-ceasing
From this reading The last week of August brought to Summit Lake a pageantry of colour that the Coast region is denied owing to the persistent rains that retard the ripening of the leaf.
a light shade of red
From this reading Pink for May, red for June, blue and pink for July, and during August royal robes of gold and purple clothe the hills and valleys.
a purple color or pigment
From this reading Pink for May, red for June, blue and pink for July, and during August royal robes of gold and purple clothe the hills and valleys.
rainsnounUS /reɪnz/
plural of “rain” — water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading The last week of August brought to Summit Lake a pageantry of colour that the Coast region is denied owing to the persistent rains that retard the ripening of the leaf.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Pink for May, red for June, blue and pink for July, and during August royal robes of gold and purple clothe the hills and valleys.
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading The last week of August brought to Summit Lake a pageantry of colour that the Coast region is denied owing to the persistent rains that retard the ripening of the leaf.
retardverbUS /rɪˈtɑːrd/
cause to move more slowly or operate at a slower rate
From this reading The last week of August brought to Summit Lake a pageantry of colour that the Coast region is denied owing to the persistent rains that retard the ripening of the leaf.
ripeningnounUS /ˈraɪpənɪŋ/
coming to full development; becoming mature
From this reading The last week of August brought to Summit Lake a pageantry of colour that the Coast region is denied owing to the persistent rains that retard the ripening of the leaf.
robesnounUS /roʊbz/
plural of “robe” — any loose flowing garment
From this reading Pink for May, red for June, blue and pink for July, and during August royal robes of gold and purple clothe the hills and valleys.
rootsnounUS /ruːts/
the condition of belonging to a particular place or group by virtue of social or ethnic or cultural lineage
From this reading The deciduous trees were already withdrawing their life-giving fluid from the leaves to store it in their roots until spring.
royaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading Pink for May, red for June, blue and pink for July, and during August royal robes of gold and purple clothe the hills and valleys.
seasonsnounUS /ˈsiːzənz/
plural of “season” — a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading Lest we tire of monotony, Nature gives us a change of colour for each of the flowering seasons.
the season of growth
From this reading The deciduous trees were already withdrawing their life-giving fluid from the leaves to store it in their roots until spring.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading The deciduous trees were already withdrawing their life-giving fluid from the leaves to store it in their roots until spring.
SummitnounUS /ˈsʌmət/
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
From this reading The last week of August brought to Summit Lake a pageantry of colour that the Coast region is denied owing to the persistent rains that retard the ripening of the leaf.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The last week of August brought to Summit Lake a pageantry of colour that the Coast region is denied owing to the persistent rains that retard the ripening of the leaf.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Lest we tire of monotony, Nature gives us a change of colour for each of the flowering seasons.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The deciduous trees were already withdrawing their life-giving fluid from the leaves to store it in their roots until spring.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Flowers of every hue may be found through the different months.
tireverbUS /ˈtaɪər/
lose interest or become bored with something or somebody
From this reading Lest we tire of monotony, Nature gives us a change of colour for each of the flowering seasons.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The last week of August brought to Summit Lake a pageantry of colour that the Coast region is denied owing to the persistent rains that retard the ripening of the leaf.
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 The deciduous trees were already withdrawing their life-giving fluid from the leaves to store it in their roots until spring.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The deciduous trees were already withdrawing their life-giving fluid from the leaves to store it in their roots until spring.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Lest we tire of monotony, Nature gives us a change of colour for each of the flowering seasons.
valleysnounUS /ˈvæliz/
plural of “valley” — a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading Pink for May, red for June, blue and pink for July, and during August royal robes of gold and purple clothe the hills and valleys.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Lest we tire of monotony, Nature gives us a change of colour for each of the flowering seasons.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading The last week of August brought to Summit Lake a pageantry of colour that the Coast region is denied owing to the persistent rains that retard the ripening of the leaf.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The deciduous trees were already withdrawing their life-giving fluid from the leaves to store it in their roots until spring.
withdrawingverbUS /wɪθˈdrɔːɪŋ/
-ing form of “withdraw” — pull back or move away or backward
From this reading The deciduous trees were already withdrawing their life-giving fluid from the leaves to store it in their roots until spring.
