adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The air was like a mellow wine, and the light on the landscape was full of wistfulness.
after-thought
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From this reading But the glow of Indian summer, that compromise, that after-thought of real summer, which brings her back for another good-bye ere she vanishes for ever--its sadness is of a different kind.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The air was like a mellow wine, and the light on the landscape was full of wistfulness.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The air was like a mellow wine, and the light on the landscape was full of wistfulness.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading But the glow of Indian summer, that compromise, that after-thought of real summer, which brings her back for another good-bye ere she vanishes for ever--its sadness is of a different kind.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And the feeling was as palpable as the seeing; as in the early spring the new life which is being born in the year, produces a febrile kind of sorrow in the mind.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading But the glow of Indian summer, that compromise, that after-thought of real summer, which brings her back for another good-bye ere she vanishes for ever--its sadness is of a different kind.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading And the feeling was as palpable as the seeing; as in the early spring the new life which is being born in the year, produces a febrile kind of sorrow in the mind.
bodynounUS /ˈbɑːdi/
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Its longing has a sharper edge; there stir in it the pangs of discontent; and the mind and body yearn for solace.
bornadjectiveUS /bɔːrn/
brought into existence
From this reading And the feeling was as palpable as the seeing; as in the early spring the new life which is being born in the year, produces a febrile kind of sorrow in the mind.
bringsverbUS /brɪŋz/
third-person singular of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading But the glow of Indian summer, that compromise, that after-thought of real summer, which brings her back for another good-bye ere she vanishes for ever--its sadness is of a different kind.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the glow of Indian summer, that compromise, that after-thought of real summer, which brings her back for another good-bye ere she vanishes for ever--its sadness is of a different kind.
compromiseverbUS /ˈkɑːmprəmaɪz/
make a compromise; arrive at a compromise
From this reading But the glow of Indian summer, that compromise, that after-thought of real summer, which brings her back for another good-bye ere she vanishes for ever--its sadness is of a different kind.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading It was a thing so exquisite that a man of sentiment like Jean Jacques in his younger days would have wept to see.
differentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfərənt/
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading But the glow of Indian summer, that compromise, that after-thought of real summer, which brings her back for another good-bye ere she vanishes for ever--its sadness is of a different kind.
discontentnounUS /dɪskənˈtent/
a longing for something better than the present situation
From this reading Its longing has a sharper edge; there stir in it the pangs of discontent; and the mind and body yearn for solace.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading And the feeling was as palpable as the seeing; as in the early spring the new life which is being born in the year, produces a febrile kind of sorrow in the mind.
edgenounUS /edʒ/
the boundary of a surface
From this reading Its longing has a sharper edge; there stir in it the pangs of discontent; and the mind and body yearn for solace.
ereconjunctionUS /er/
an old word for “before”
From this reading But the glow of Indian summer, that compromise, that after-thought of real summer, which brings her back for another good-bye ere she vanishes for ever--its sadness is of a different kind.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading But the glow of Indian summer, that compromise, that after-thought of real summer, which brings her back for another good-bye ere she vanishes for ever--its sadness is of a different kind.
exquisiteadjectiveUS /ˈekskwəzət/
intense or sharp
From this reading It was a thing so exquisite that a man of sentiment like Jean Jacques in his younger days would have wept to see.
febrileadjective
of or relating to or characterized by fever
From this reading And the feeling was as palpable as the seeing; as in the early spring the new life which is being born in the year, produces a febrile kind of sorrow in the mind.
feelingnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋ/
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading And the feeling was as palpable as the seeing; as in the early spring the new life which is being born in the year, produces a febrile kind of sorrow in the mind.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But the glow of Indian summer, that compromise, that after-thought of real summer, which brings her back for another good-bye ere she vanishes for ever--its sadness is of a different kind.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The air was like a mellow wine, and the light on the landscape was full of wistfulness.
glownounUS /ɡloʊ/
an alert and refreshed state
From this reading But the glow of Indian summer, that compromise, that after-thought of real summer, which brings her back for another good-bye ere she vanishes for ever--its sadness is of a different kind.
good-byenounUS /ɡɪdˈbaɪ/
a farewell remark
From this reading But the glow of Indian summer, that compromise, that after-thought of real summer, which brings her back for another good-bye ere she vanishes for ever--its sadness is of a different kind.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Its longing has a sharper edge; there stir in it the pangs of discontent; and the mind and body yearn for solace.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It was a thing so exquisite that a man of sentiment like Jean Jacques in his younger days would have wept to see.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But the glow of Indian summer, that compromise, that after-thought of real summer, which brings her back for another good-bye ere she vanishes for ever--its sadness is of a different kind.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was a thing so exquisite that a man of sentiment like Jean Jacques in his younger days would have wept to see.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was a thing so exquisite that a man of sentiment like Jean Jacques in his younger days would have wept to see.
IndianadjectiveUS /ˈɪndiən/
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading But the glow of Indian summer, that compromise, that after-thought of real summer, which brings her back for another good-bye ere she vanishes for ever--its sadness is of a different kind.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And the feeling was as palpable as the seeing; as in the early spring the new life which is being born in the year, produces a febrile kind of sorrow in the mind.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a thing so exquisite that a man of sentiment like Jean Jacques in his younger days would have wept to see.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading But the glow of Indian summer, that compromise, that after-thought of real summer, which brings her back for another good-bye ere she vanishes for ever--its sadness is of a different kind.
Jacques
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a thing so exquisite that a man of sentiment like Jean Jacques in his younger days would have wept to see.
JeannounUS /dʒiːn/
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading It was a thing so exquisite that a man of sentiment like Jean Jacques in his younger days would have wept to see.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading And the feeling was as palpable as the seeing; as in the early spring the new life which is being born in the year, produces a febrile kind of sorrow in the mind.
landscapenounUS /ˈlændskeɪp/
an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
From this reading The air was like a mellow wine, and the light on the landscape was full of wistfulness.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading And the feeling was as palpable as the seeing; as in the early spring the new life which is being born in the year, produces a febrile kind of sorrow in the mind.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The air was like a mellow wine, and the light on the landscape was full of wistfulness.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The air was like a mellow wine, and the light on the landscape was full of wistfulness.
longingnounUS /ˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading Its longing has a sharper edge; there stir in it the pangs of discontent; and the mind and body yearn for solace.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It was a thing so exquisite that a man of sentiment like Jean Jacques in his younger days would have wept to see.
mellowadjectiveUS /ˈmeloʊ/
unhurried and relaxed
From this reading The air was like a mellow wine, and the light on the landscape was full of wistfulness.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading And the feeling was as palpable as the seeing; as in the early spring the new life which is being born in the year, produces a febrile kind of sorrow in the mind.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading And the feeling was as palpable as the seeing; as in the early spring the new life which is being born in the year, produces a febrile kind of sorrow in the mind.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The air was like a mellow wine, and the light on the landscape was full of wistfulness.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The air was like a mellow wine, and the light on the landscape was full of wistfulness.
palpableadjectiveUS /ˈpælpəbəl/
capable of being perceived; especially capable of being handled or touched or felt
From this reading And the feeling was as palpable as the seeing; as in the early spring the new life which is being born in the year, produces a febrile kind of sorrow in the mind.
pangsnounUS /pæŋz/
plural of “pang” — a sudden sharp feeling
From this reading Its longing has a sharper edge; there stir in it the pangs of discontent; and the mind and body yearn for solace.
producesnounUS /prəˈduːsəz/
plural of “produce” — fresh fruits and vegetable grown for the market
From this reading And the feeling was as palpable as the seeing; as in the early spring the new life which is being born in the year, produces a febrile kind of sorrow in the mind.
realadjectiveUS /riːl/
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading But the glow of Indian summer, that compromise, that after-thought of real summer, which brings her back for another good-bye ere she vanishes for ever--its sadness is of a different kind.
sadnessnounUS /ˈsædnəs/
emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being
From this reading But the glow of Indian summer, that compromise, that after-thought of real summer, which brings her back for another good-bye ere she vanishes for ever--its sadness is of a different kind.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It was a thing so exquisite that a man of sentiment like Jean Jacques in his younger days would have wept to see.
seeingnounUS /ˈsiːɪŋ/
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading And the feeling was as palpable as the seeing; as in the early spring the new life which is being born in the year, produces a febrile kind of sorrow in the mind.
sentimentnounUS /ˈsentəmənt/
tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading It was a thing so exquisite that a man of sentiment like Jean Jacques in his younger days would have wept to see.
sharpernounUS /ˈʃɑːrpər/
a professional card player who makes a living by cheating at card games
From this reading Its longing has a sharper edge; there stir in it the pangs of discontent; and the mind and body yearn for solace.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But the glow of Indian summer, that compromise, that after-thought of real summer, which brings her back for another good-bye ere she vanishes for ever--its sadness is of a different kind.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was a thing so exquisite that a man of sentiment like Jean Jacques in his younger days would have wept to see.
solacenounUS /ˈsɑːləs/
the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment
From this reading Its longing has a sharper edge; there stir in it the pangs of discontent; and the mind and body yearn for solace.
sorrownounUS /ˈsɑːroʊ/
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading And the feeling was as palpable as the seeing; as in the early spring the new life which is being born in the year, produces a febrile kind of sorrow in the mind.
springnounUS /sprɪŋ/
the season of growth
From this reading And the feeling was as palpable as the seeing; as in the early spring the new life which is being born in the year, produces a febrile kind of sorrow in the mind.
stirverbUS /stɜːr/
move an implement through
From this reading Its longing has a sharper edge; there stir in it the pangs of discontent; and the mind and body yearn for solace.
summernounUS /ˈsʌmər/
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading But the glow of Indian summer, that compromise, that after-thought of real summer, which brings her back for another good-bye ere she vanishes for ever--its sadness is of a different kind.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was a thing so exquisite that a man of sentiment like Jean Jacques in his younger days would have wept to see.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The air was like a mellow wine, and the light on the landscape was full of wistfulness.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Its longing has a sharper edge; there stir in it the pangs of discontent; and the mind and body yearn for solace.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading It was a thing so exquisite that a man of sentiment like Jean Jacques in his younger days would have wept to see.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was a thing so exquisite that a man of sentiment like Jean Jacques in his younger days would have wept to see.
vanishesverbUS /ˈvænɪʃɪz/
third-person singular of “vanish” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading But the glow of Indian summer, that compromise, that after-thought of real summer, which brings her back for another good-bye ere she vanishes for ever--its sadness is of a different kind.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The air was like a mellow wine, and the light on the landscape was full of wistfulness.
weptverbUS /wept/
inflected form of “weep” — shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
From this reading It was a thing so exquisite that a man of sentiment like Jean Jacques in his younger days would have wept to see.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading And the feeling was as palpable as the seeing; as in the early spring the new life which is being born in the year, produces a febrile kind of sorrow in the mind.
winenounUS /waɪn/
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading The air was like a mellow wine, and the light on the landscape was full of wistfulness.
wistfulnessnounUS /ˈwɪstfəlnəs/
a sadly pensive longing
From this reading The air was like a mellow wine, and the light on the landscape was full of wistfulness.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was a thing so exquisite that a man of sentiment like Jean Jacques in his younger days would have wept to see.
yearnounUS /jɪr/
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading And the feeling was as palpable as the seeing; as in the early spring the new life which is being born in the year, produces a febrile kind of sorrow in the mind.
yearnverbUS /jɜːrn/
desire strongly or persistently
From this reading Its longing has a sharper edge; there stir in it the pangs of discontent; and the mind and body yearn for solace.
youngeradjectiveUS /ˈjʌŋɡər/
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading It was a thing so exquisite that a man of sentiment like Jean Jacques in his younger days would have wept to see.
