used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If this sets in, it lasts sometimes for three weeks or a month together.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading In spite of all that poor landsmen say about equinoctial gales and so on, we often have the loveliest weather of all the year in September.
(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 In spite of all that poor landsmen say about equinoctial gales and so on, we often have the loveliest weather of all the year in September.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In spite of all that poor landsmen say about equinoctial gales and so on, we often have the loveliest weather of all the year in September.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Then the sky is bright and fair, with a firm and tranquil blue, not so deep of tint or gentle as the blue of spring-tide, but more truly staid and placid, and far more trustworthy.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The sun, both when he rises over the rounded hills behind the cliffs, and when he sinks into the level of the width of waters, shines with ripe and quiet lustre, to complete a year of labour.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Then the sky is bright and fair, with a firm and tranquil blue, not so deep of tint or gentle as the blue of spring-tide, but more truly staid and placid, and far more trustworthy.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The sun, both when he rises over the rounded hills behind the cliffs, and when he sinks into the level of the width of waters, shines with ripe and quiet lustre, to complete a year of labour.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Then the sky is bright and fair, with a firm and tranquil blue, not so deep of tint or gentle as the blue of spring-tide, but more truly staid and placid, and far more trustworthy.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Then the sky is bright and fair, with a firm and tranquil blue, not so deep of tint or gentle as the blue of spring-tide, but more truly staid and placid, and far more trustworthy.
cliffsnounUS /klɪfs/
plural of “cliff” — a steep high face of rock
From this reading The sun, both when he rises over the rounded hills behind the cliffs, and when he sinks into the level of the width of waters, shines with ripe and quiet lustre, to complete a year of labour.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading The sun, both when he rises over the rounded hills behind the cliffs, and when he sinks into the level of the width of waters, shines with ripe and quiet lustre, to complete a year of labour.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Then the sky is bright and fair, with a firm and tranquil blue, not so deep of tint or gentle as the blue of spring-tide, but more truly staid and placid, and far more trustworthy.
equinoctialadjective
relating to the vicinity of the equator
From this reading In spite of all that poor landsmen say about equinoctial gales and so on, we often have the loveliest weather of all the year in September.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Then the sky is bright and fair, with a firm and tranquil blue, not so deep of tint or gentle as the blue of spring-tide, but more truly staid and placid, and far more trustworthy.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Then the sky is bright and fair, with a firm and tranquil blue, not so deep of tint or gentle as the blue of spring-tide, but more truly staid and placid, and far more trustworthy.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading Then the sky is bright and fair, with a firm and tranquil blue, not so deep of tint or gentle as the blue of spring-tide, but more truly staid and placid, and far more trustworthy.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If this sets in, it lasts sometimes for three weeks or a month together.
galesnounUS /ɡeɪlz/
plural of “gale” — a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
From this reading In spite of all that poor landsmen say about equinoctial gales and so on, we often have the loveliest weather of all the year in September.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading Then the sky is bright and fair, with a firm and tranquil blue, not so deep of tint or gentle as the blue of spring-tide, but more truly staid and placid, and far more trustworthy.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading INTO GOOD SOCIETY.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In spite of all that poor landsmen say about equinoctial gales and so on, we often have the loveliest weather of all the year in September.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The sun, both when he rises over the rounded hills behind the cliffs, and when he sinks into the level of the width of waters, shines with ripe and quiet lustre, to complete a year of labour.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading The sun, both when he rises over the rounded hills behind the cliffs, and when he sinks into the level of the width of waters, shines with ripe and quiet lustre, to complete a year of labour.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If this sets in, it lasts sometimes for three weeks or a month together.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In spite of all that poor landsmen say about equinoctial gales and so on, we often have the loveliest weather of all the year in September.
INTOprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading INTO GOOD SOCIETY.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Then the sky is bright and fair, with a firm and tranquil blue, not so deep of tint or gentle as the blue of spring-tide, but more truly staid and placid, and far more trustworthy.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If this sets in, it lasts sometimes for three weeks or a month together.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading The sun, both when he rises over the rounded hills behind the cliffs, and when he sinks into the level of the width of waters, shines with ripe and quiet lustre, to complete a year of labour.
landsmen
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From this reading In spite of all that poor landsmen say about equinoctial gales and so on, we often have the loveliest weather of all the year in September.
lastsnounUS /læsts/
plural of “last” — the temporal end; the concluding time
From this reading If this sets in, it lasts sometimes for three weeks or a month together.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading The sun, both when he rises over the rounded hills behind the cliffs, and when he sinks into the level of the width of waters, shines with ripe and quiet lustre, to complete a year of labour.
loveliest
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From this reading In spite of all that poor landsmen say about equinoctial gales and so on, we often have the loveliest weather of all the year in September.
lustrenounUS /ˈlʌstər/
a surface coating for ceramics or porcelain
From this reading The sun, both when he rises over the rounded hills behind the cliffs, and when he sinks into the level of the width of waters, shines with ripe and quiet lustre, to complete a year of labour.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading If this sets in, it lasts sometimes for three weeks or a month together.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Then the sky is bright and fair, with a firm and tranquil blue, not so deep of tint or gentle as the blue of spring-tide, but more truly staid and placid, and far more trustworthy.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Then the sky is bright and fair, with a firm and tranquil blue, not so deep of tint or gentle as the blue of spring-tide, but more truly staid and placid, and far more trustworthy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In spite of all that poor landsmen say about equinoctial gales and so on, we often have the loveliest weather of all the year in September.
many times at short intervals
From this reading In spite of all that poor landsmen say about equinoctial gales and so on, we often have the loveliest weather of all the year in September.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In spite of all that poor landsmen say about equinoctial gales and so on, we often have the loveliest weather of all the year in September.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading If this sets in, it lasts sometimes for three weeks or a month together.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The sun, both when he rises over the rounded hills behind the cliffs, and when he sinks into the level of the width of waters, shines with ripe and quiet lustre, to complete a year of labour.
placidadjectiveUS /ˈplæsəd/
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
From this reading Then the sky is bright and fair, with a firm and tranquil blue, not so deep of tint or gentle as the blue of spring-tide, but more truly staid and placid, and far more trustworthy.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading In spite of all that poor landsmen say about equinoctial gales and so on, we often have the loveliest weather of all the year in September.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading The sun, both when he rises over the rounded hills behind the cliffs, and when he sinks into the level of the width of waters, shines with ripe and quiet lustre, to complete a year of labour.
ripeadjectiveUS /raɪp/
fully developed or matured and ready to be eaten or used
From this reading The sun, both when he rises over the rounded hills behind the cliffs, and when he sinks into the level of the width of waters, shines with ripe and quiet lustre, to complete a year of labour.
risesnounUS /ˈraɪzəz/
plural of “rise” — a growth in strength or number or importance
From this reading The sun, both when he rises over the rounded hills behind the cliffs, and when he sinks into the level of the width of waters, shines with ripe and quiet lustre, to complete a year of labour.
roundedadjectiveUS /ˈraʊndəd/
curving and somewhat round in shape rather than jagged
From this reading The sun, both when he rises over the rounded hills behind the cliffs, and when he sinks into the level of the width of waters, shines with ripe and quiet lustre, to complete a year of labour.
express in words
From this reading In spite of all that poor landsmen say about equinoctial gales and so on, we often have the loveliest weather of all the year in September.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading In spite of all that poor landsmen say about equinoctial gales and so on, we often have the loveliest weather of all the year in September.
setsnounUS /sets/
plural of “set” — a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used
From this reading If this sets in, it lasts sometimes for three weeks or a month together.
shinesnounUS /ʃaɪnz/
plural of “shine” — the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light
From this reading The sun, both when he rises over the rounded hills behind the cliffs, and when he sinks into the level of the width of waters, shines with ripe and quiet lustre, to complete a year of labour.
sinksnounUS /sɪŋks/
plural of “sink” — plumbing fixture consisting of a water basin fixed to a wall or floor and having a drainpipe
From this reading The sun, both when he rises over the rounded hills behind the cliffs, and when he sinks into the level of the width of waters, shines with ripe and quiet lustre, to complete a year of labour.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Then the sky is bright and fair, with a firm and tranquil blue, not so deep of tint or gentle as the blue of spring-tide, but more truly staid and placid, and far more trustworthy.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In spite of all that poor landsmen say about equinoctial gales and so on, we often have the loveliest weather of all the year in September.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading INTO GOOD SOCIETY.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading If this sets in, it lasts sometimes for three weeks or a month together.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading In spite of all that poor landsmen say about equinoctial gales and so on, we often have the loveliest weather of all the year in September.
spring-tide
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then the sky is bright and fair, with a firm and tranquil blue, not so deep of tint or gentle as the blue of spring-tide, but more truly staid and placid, and far more trustworthy.
staidadjectiveUS /steɪd/
characterized by dignity and propriety
From this reading Then the sky is bright and fair, with a firm and tranquil blue, not so deep of tint or gentle as the blue of spring-tide, but more truly staid and placid, and far more trustworthy.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The sun, both when he rises over the rounded hills behind the cliffs, and when he sinks into the level of the width of waters, shines with ripe and quiet lustre, to complete a year of labour.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In spite of all that poor landsmen say about equinoctial gales and so on, we often have the loveliest weather of all the year in September.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In spite of all that poor landsmen say about equinoctial gales and so on, we often have the loveliest weather of all the year in September.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then the sky is bright and fair, with a firm and tranquil blue, not so deep of tint or gentle as the blue of spring-tide, but more truly staid and placid, and far more trustworthy.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading If this sets in, it lasts sometimes for three weeks or a month together.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading If this sets in, it lasts sometimes for three weeks or a month together.
tintnounUS /tɪnt/
a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color
From this reading Then the sky is bright and fair, with a firm and tranquil blue, not so deep of tint or gentle as the blue of spring-tide, but more truly staid and placid, and far more trustworthy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The sun, both when he rises over the rounded hills behind the cliffs, and when he sinks into the level of the width of waters, shines with ripe and quiet lustre, to complete a year of labour.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading If this sets in, it lasts sometimes for three weeks or a month together.
tranquiladjectiveUS /ˈtræŋkwəl/
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
From this reading Then the sky is bright and fair, with a firm and tranquil blue, not so deep of tint or gentle as the blue of spring-tide, but more truly staid and placid, and far more trustworthy.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Then the sky is bright and fair, with a firm and tranquil blue, not so deep of tint or gentle as the blue of spring-tide, but more truly staid and placid, and far more trustworthy.
trustworthyadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌstwɜːrði/
worthy of trust or belief
From this reading Then the sky is bright and fair, with a firm and tranquil blue, not so deep of tint or gentle as the blue of spring-tide, but more truly staid and placid, and far more trustworthy.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading The sun, both when he rises over the rounded hills behind the cliffs, and when he sinks into the level of the width of waters, shines with ripe and quiet lustre, to complete a year of labour.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading In spite of all that poor landsmen say about equinoctial gales and so on, we often have the loveliest weather of all the year in September.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading In spite of all that poor landsmen say about equinoctial gales and so on, we often have the loveliest weather of all the year in September.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading If this sets in, it lasts sometimes for three weeks or a month together.
at the time that
From this reading The sun, both when he rises over the rounded hills behind the cliffs, and when he sinks into the level of the width of waters, shines with ripe and quiet lustre, to complete a year of labour.
widthnounUS /wɪdθ/
the extent of something from side to side
From this reading The sun, both when he rises over the rounded hills behind the cliffs, and when he sinks into the level of the width of waters, shines with ripe and quiet lustre, to complete a year of labour.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Then the sky is bright and fair, with a firm and tranquil blue, not so deep of tint or gentle as the blue of spring-tide, but more truly staid and placid, and far more trustworthy.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading In spite of all that poor landsmen say about equinoctial gales and so on, we often have the loveliest weather of all the year in September.
