used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading September had come, the first tint of autumn colored every patch of hardwood, a mellow haze softened the outline of each green-clad hill and mountain, the sun rose red and sailed an unclouded course each day, and gentle breezes rippled the lake.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The forest, the sky, the air and earth, all seemed in harmonious mood, and the one discordant note, fear of this half-breed, slowly vanished.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "The biggest fool is the man that thinks he knows it all."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading September had come, the first tint of autumn colored every patch of hardwood, a mellow haze softened the outline of each green-clad hill and mountain, the sun rose red and sailed an unclouded course each day, and gentle breezes rippled the lake.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For two weeks the little party at Birch Camp first watched and then began to enjoy themselves once more.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading For two weeks the little party at Birch Camp first watched and then began to enjoy themselves once more.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading September had come, the first tint of autumn colored every patch of hardwood, a mellow haze softened the outline of each green-clad hill and mountain, the sun rose red and sailed an unclouded course each day, and gentle breezes rippled the lake.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading For two weeks the little party at Birch Camp first watched and then began to enjoy themselves once more.
biggestadjectiveUS /ˈbɪɡəst/
superlative of “big” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "The biggest fool is the man that thinks he knows it all."
BirchnounUS /bɜːrtʃ/
hard close-grained wood of any of various birch trees; used especially in furniture and interior finishes and plywood
From this reading For two weeks the little party at Birch Camp first watched and then began to enjoy themselves once more.
breezesnounUS /ˈbriːzɪz/
plural of “breeze” — a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading September had come, the first tint of autumn colored every patch of hardwood, a mellow haze softened the outline of each green-clad hill and mountain, the sun rose red and sailed an unclouded course each day, and gentle breezes rippled the lake.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading For two weeks the little party at Birch Camp first watched and then began to enjoy themselves once more.
coloredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌlərd/
having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination
From this reading September had come, the first tint of autumn colored every patch of hardwood, a mellow haze softened the outline of each green-clad hill and mountain, the sun rose red and sailed an unclouded course each day, and gentle breezes rippled the lake.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading September had come, the first tint of autumn colored every patch of hardwood, a mellow haze softened the outline of each green-clad hill and mountain, the sun rose red and sailed an unclouded course each day, and gentle breezes rippled the lake.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading September had come, the first tint of autumn colored every patch of hardwood, a mellow haze softened the outline of each green-clad hill and mountain, the sun rose red and sailed an unclouded course each day, and gentle breezes rippled the lake.
Cy
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From this reading --Old Cy Walker.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading September had come, the first tint of autumn colored every patch of hardwood, a mellow haze softened the outline of each green-clad hill and mountain, the sun rose red and sailed an unclouded course each day, and gentle breezes rippled the lake.
discordantadjectiveUS /dɪˈskɔːrdənt/
not in agreement or harmony
From this reading The forest, the sky, the air and earth, all seemed in harmonious mood, and the one discordant note, fear of this half-breed, slowly vanished.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading September had come, the first tint of autumn colored every patch of hardwood, a mellow haze softened the outline of each green-clad hill and mountain, the sun rose red and sailed an unclouded course each day, and gentle breezes rippled the lake.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading The forest, the sky, the air and earth, all seemed in harmonious mood, and the one discordant note, fear of this half-breed, slowly vanished.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading For two weeks the little party at Birch Camp first watched and then began to enjoy themselves once more.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading September had come, the first tint of autumn colored every patch of hardwood, a mellow haze softened the outline of each green-clad hill and mountain, the sun rose red and sailed an unclouded course each day, and gentle breezes rippled the lake.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading The forest, the sky, the air and earth, all seemed in harmonious mood, and the one discordant note, fear of this half-breed, slowly vanished.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading For two weeks the little party at Birch Camp first watched and then began to enjoy themselves once more.
a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading "The biggest fool is the man that thinks he knows it all."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For two weeks the little party at Birch Camp first watched and then began to enjoy themselves once more.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading The forest, the sky, the air and earth, all seemed in harmonious mood, and the one discordant note, fear of this half-breed, slowly vanished.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading September had come, the first tint of autumn colored every patch of hardwood, a mellow haze softened the outline of each green-clad hill and mountain, the sun rose red and sailed an unclouded course each day, and gentle breezes rippled the lake.
green-clad
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From this reading September had come, the first tint of autumn colored every patch of hardwood, a mellow haze softened the outline of each green-clad hill and mountain, the sun rose red and sailed an unclouded course each day, and gentle breezes rippled the lake.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading September had come, the first tint of autumn colored every patch of hardwood, a mellow haze softened the outline of each green-clad hill and mountain, the sun rose red and sailed an unclouded course each day, and gentle breezes rippled the lake.
half-breednoun
an offensive term for an offspring of parents of different racial group (especially of Caucasian and American Indian ancestry)
From this reading The forest, the sky, the air and earth, all seemed in harmonious mood, and the one discordant note, fear of this half-breed, slowly vanished.
hardwoodnounUS /ˈhɑːrdwʊd/
the wood of broad-leaved dicotyledonous trees (as distinguished from the wood of conifers)
From this reading September had come, the first tint of autumn colored every patch of hardwood, a mellow haze softened the outline of each green-clad hill and mountain, the sun rose red and sailed an unclouded course each day, and gentle breezes rippled the lake.
harmoniousadjectiveUS /hɑːrˈmoʊniəs/
musically pleasing
From this reading The forest, the sky, the air and earth, all seemed in harmonious mood, and the one discordant note, fear of this half-breed, slowly vanished.
hazenounUS /heɪz/
atmospheric moisture or dust or smoke that causes reduced visibility
From this reading September had come, the first tint of autumn colored every patch of hardwood, a mellow haze softened the outline of each green-clad hill and mountain, the sun rose red and sailed an unclouded course each day, and gentle breezes rippled the lake.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "The biggest fool is the man that thinks he knows it all."
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading September had come, the first tint of autumn colored every patch of hardwood, a mellow haze softened the outline of each green-clad hill and mountain, the sun rose red and sailed an unclouded course each day, and gentle breezes rippled the lake.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The forest, the sky, the air and earth, all seemed in harmonious mood, and the one discordant note, fear of this half-breed, slowly vanished.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The biggest fool is the man that thinks he knows it all."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "The biggest fool is the man that thinks he knows it all."
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading "The biggest fool is the man that thinks he knows it all."
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading September had come, the first tint of autumn colored every patch of hardwood, a mellow haze softened the outline of each green-clad hill and mountain, the sun rose red and sailed an unclouded course each day, and gentle breezes rippled the lake.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading For two weeks the little party at Birch Camp first watched and then began to enjoy themselves once more.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "The biggest fool is the man that thinks he knows it all."
mellowadjectiveUS /ˈmeloʊ/
unhurried and relaxed
From this reading September had come, the first tint of autumn colored every patch of hardwood, a mellow haze softened the outline of each green-clad hill and mountain, the sun rose red and sailed an unclouded course each day, and gentle breezes rippled the lake.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading The forest, the sky, the air and earth, all seemed in harmonious mood, and the one discordant note, fear of this half-breed, slowly vanished.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading For two weeks the little party at Birch Camp first watched and then began to enjoy themselves once more.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading September had come, the first tint of autumn colored every patch of hardwood, a mellow haze softened the outline of each green-clad hill and mountain, the sun rose red and sailed an unclouded course each day, and gentle breezes rippled the lake.
a brief written record
From this reading The forest, the sky, the air and earth, all seemed in harmonious mood, and the one discordant note, fear of this half-breed, slowly vanished.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading September had come, the first tint of autumn colored every patch of hardwood, a mellow haze softened the outline of each green-clad hill and mountain, the sun rose red and sailed an unclouded course each day, and gentle breezes rippled the lake.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading --Old Cy Walker.
on one occasion
From this reading For two weeks the little party at Birch Camp first watched and then began to enjoy themselves once more.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The forest, the sky, the air and earth, all seemed in harmonious mood, and the one discordant note, fear of this half-breed, slowly vanished.
outlinenounUS /ˈaʊtlaɪn/
the line that appears to bound an object
From this reading September had come, the first tint of autumn colored every patch of hardwood, a mellow haze softened the outline of each green-clad hill and mountain, the sun rose red and sailed an unclouded course each day, and gentle breezes rippled the lake.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading For two weeks the little party at Birch Camp first watched and then began to enjoy themselves once more.
patchnounUS /pætʃ/
a small contrasting part of something
From this reading September had come, the first tint of autumn colored every patch of hardwood, a mellow haze softened the outline of each green-clad hill and mountain, the sun rose red and sailed an unclouded course each day, and gentle breezes rippled the lake.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading September had come, the first tint of autumn colored every patch of hardwood, a mellow haze softened the outline of each green-clad hill and mountain, the sun rose red and sailed an unclouded course each day, and gentle breezes rippled the lake.
rippledadjectiveUS /ˈrɪpəld/
uneven by virtue of having wrinkles or waves
From this reading September had come, the first tint of autumn colored every patch of hardwood, a mellow haze softened the outline of each green-clad hill and mountain, the sun rose red and sailed an unclouded course each day, and gentle breezes rippled the lake.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading September had come, the first tint of autumn colored every patch of hardwood, a mellow haze softened the outline of each green-clad hill and mountain, the sun rose red and sailed an unclouded course each day, and gentle breezes rippled the lake.
past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading September had come, the first tint of autumn colored every patch of hardwood, a mellow haze softened the outline of each green-clad hill and mountain, the sun rose red and sailed an unclouded course each day, and gentle breezes rippled the lake.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The forest, the sky, the air and earth, all seemed in harmonious mood, and the one discordant note, fear of this half-breed, slowly vanished.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading September had come, the first tint of autumn colored every patch of hardwood, a mellow haze softened the outline of each green-clad hill and mountain, the sun rose red and sailed an unclouded course each day, and gentle breezes rippled the lake.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading The forest, the sky, the air and earth, all seemed in harmonious mood, and the one discordant note, fear of this half-breed, slowly vanished.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading The forest, the sky, the air and earth, all seemed in harmonious mood, and the one discordant note, fear of this half-breed, slowly vanished.
softenedadjectiveUS /ˈsɔːfənd/
toned down
From this reading September had come, the first tint of autumn colored every patch of hardwood, a mellow haze softened the outline of each green-clad hill and mountain, the sun rose red and sailed an unclouded course each day, and gentle breezes rippled the lake.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading September had come, the first tint of autumn colored every patch of hardwood, a mellow haze softened the outline of each green-clad hill and mountain, the sun rose red and sailed an unclouded course each day, and gentle breezes rippled the lake.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "The biggest fool is the man that thinks he knows it all."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "The biggest fool is the man that thinks he knows it all."
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading For two weeks the little party at Birch Camp first watched and then began to enjoy themselves once more.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading For two weeks the little party at Birch Camp first watched and then began to enjoy themselves once more.
plural of “think” — an instance of deliberate thinking
From this reading "The biggest fool is the man that thinks he knows it all."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The forest, the sky, the air and earth, all seemed in harmonious mood, and the one discordant note, fear of this half-breed, slowly vanished.
tintnounUS /tɪnt/
a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color
From this reading September had come, the first tint of autumn colored every patch of hardwood, a mellow haze softened the outline of each green-clad hill and mountain, the sun rose red and sailed an unclouded course each day, and gentle breezes rippled the lake.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For two weeks the little party at Birch Camp first watched and then began to enjoy themselves once more.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading For two weeks the little party at Birch Camp first watched and then began to enjoy themselves once more.
uncloudedadjective
(of sound or color) free from anything that dulls or dims
From this reading September had come, the first tint of autumn colored every patch of hardwood, a mellow haze softened the outline of each green-clad hill and mountain, the sun rose red and sailed an unclouded course each day, and gentle breezes rippled the lake.
having passed out of existence
From this reading The forest, the sky, the air and earth, all seemed in harmonious mood, and the one discordant note, fear of this half-breed, slowly vanished.
WalkernounUS /ˈwɔːkər/
New Zealand runner who in 1975 became the first person to run a mile in less that 3 minutes and 50 seconds (born in 1952)
From this reading --Old Cy Walker.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading For two weeks the little party at Birch Camp first watched and then began to enjoy themselves once more.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading For two weeks the little party at Birch Camp first watched and then began to enjoy themselves once more.
