AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SOLDIER’S HONOR Delivery day dawned with a heavy fog hanging over the valley of the Yellowstone.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The frosts had ceased, and several showers had fallen during the night, one of which brought our beeves to their feet, but they gave no serious trouble and resumed their beds within an hour.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The frosts had ceased, and several showers had fallen during the night, one of which brought our beeves to their feet, but they gave no serious trouble and resumed their beds within an hour.
approachingnounUS /əˈproʊtʃɪŋ/
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading Enough rain had fallen to settle the dust, and the signal of the approaching herds, seen the evening before, was no longer visible.
aroseverbUS /ərˈoʊz/
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading There was an autumn feeling in the atmosphere, and when the sun arose, dispelling the mists, a glorious September day was ushered in.
atmospherenounUS /ˈætməsfɪr/
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading There was an autumn feeling in the atmosphere, and when the sun arose, dispelling the mists, a glorious September day was ushered in.
autumnnounUS /ˈɔːtəm/
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading There was an autumn feeling in the atmosphere, and when the sun arose, dispelling the mists, a glorious September day was ushered in.
bedsnounUS /bedz/
plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading The frosts had ceased, and several showers had fallen during the night, one of which brought our beeves to their feet, but they gave no serious trouble and resumed their beds within an hour.
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From this reading The frosts had ceased, and several showers had fallen during the night, one of which brought our beeves to their feet, but they gave no serious trouble and resumed their beds within an hour.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Enough rain had fallen to settle the dust, and the signal of the approaching herds, seen the evening before, was no longer visible.
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The frosts had ceased, and several showers had fallen during the night, one of which brought our beeves to their feet, but they gave no serious trouble and resumed their beds within an hour.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The frosts had ceased, and several showers had fallen during the night, one of which brought our beeves to their feet, but they gave no serious trouble and resumed their beds within an hour.
ceasedverbUS /siːst/
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading The frosts had ceased, and several showers had fallen during the night, one of which brought our beeves to their feet, but they gave no serious trouble and resumed their beds within an hour.
coloringnounUS /ˈkʌlərɪŋ/
a digestible substance used to give color to food
From this reading The foliage of the timber which skirted either river was coloring from recent frosts, while in numerous places the fallen leaves of the cottonwood were littering the ground.
cottonwoodnounUS /ˈkɑːtənwʊd/
any of several North American trees of the genus Populus having a tuft of cottony hairs on the seed
From this reading The foliage of the timber which skirted either river was coloring from recent frosts, while in numerous places the fallen leaves of the cottonwood were littering the ground.
dawnedverbUS /dɔːnd/
past form of “dawn” — become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions
From this reading A SOLDIER’S HONOR Delivery day dawned with a heavy fog hanging over the valley of the Yellowstone.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A SOLDIER’S HONOR Delivery day dawned with a heavy fog hanging over the valley of the Yellowstone.
DeliverynounUS /dɪˈlɪvəri/
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading A SOLDIER’S HONOR Delivery day dawned with a heavy fog hanging over the valley of the Yellowstone.
dispellingverbUS /dɪˈspelɪŋ/
inflected form of “dispel” — force to go away; used both with concrete and metaphoric meanings
From this reading There was an autumn feeling in the atmosphere, and when the sun arose, dispelling the mists, a glorious September day was ushered in.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The frosts had ceased, and several showers had fallen during the night, one of which brought our beeves to their feet, but they gave no serious trouble and resumed their beds within an hour.
dustverbUS /dʌst/
remove the dust from
From this reading Enough rain had fallen to settle the dust, and the signal of the approaching herds, seen the evening before, was no longer visible.
eitherdeterminerUS /ˈiːðər/
one or the other of two
From this reading The foliage of the timber which skirted either river was coloring from recent frosts, while in numerous places the fallen leaves of the cottonwood were littering the ground.
EnoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Enough rain had fallen to settle the dust, and the signal of the approaching herds, seen the evening before, was no longer visible.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Enough rain had fallen to settle the dust, and the signal of the approaching herds, seen the evening before, was no longer visible.
fallenadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːlən/
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading The frosts had ceased, and several showers had fallen during the night, one of which brought our beeves to their feet, but they gave no serious trouble and resumed their beds within an hour.
feelingnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋ/
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading There was an autumn feeling in the atmosphere, and when the sun arose, dispelling the mists, a glorious September day was ushered in.
feetnounUS /fiːt/
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The frosts had ceased, and several showers had fallen during the night, one of which brought our beeves to their feet, but they gave no serious trouble and resumed their beds within an hour.
fognounUS /fɑːɡ/
droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground
From this reading A SOLDIER’S HONOR Delivery day dawned with a heavy fog hanging over the valley of the Yellowstone.
foliagenounUS /ˈfoʊlɪdʒ/
the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading The foliage of the timber which skirted either river was coloring from recent frosts, while in numerous places the fallen leaves of the cottonwood were littering the ground.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The foliage of the timber which skirted either river was coloring from recent frosts, while in numerous places the fallen leaves of the cottonwood were littering the ground.
frostsnounUS /frɔːsts/
plural of “frost” — ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
From this reading The frosts had ceased, and several showers had fallen during the night, one of which brought our beeves to their feet, but they gave no serious trouble and resumed their beds within an hour.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The frosts had ceased, and several showers had fallen during the night, one of which brought our beeves to their feet, but they gave no serious trouble and resumed their beds within an hour.
gloriousadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɔːriəs/
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading There was an autumn feeling in the atmosphere, and when the sun arose, dispelling the mists, a glorious September day was ushered in.
groundnounUS /ɡraʊnd/
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading The foliage of the timber which skirted either river was coloring from recent frosts, while in numerous places the fallen leaves of the cottonwood were littering the ground.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The frosts had ceased, and several showers had fallen during the night, one of which brought our beeves to their feet, but they gave no serious trouble and resumed their beds within an hour.
hangingnounUS /ˈhæŋɪŋ/
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading A SOLDIER’S HONOR Delivery day dawned with a heavy fog hanging over the valley of the Yellowstone.
heavyadjectiveUS /ˈhevi/
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading A SOLDIER’S HONOR Delivery day dawned with a heavy fog hanging over the valley of the Yellowstone.
herdsnounUS /hɜːrdz/
plural of “herd” — a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans
From this reading Enough rain had fallen to settle the dust, and the signal of the approaching herds, seen the evening before, was no longer visible.
HONORnounUS /ˈɑːnər/
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading A SOLDIER’S HONOR Delivery day dawned with a heavy fog hanging over the valley of the Yellowstone.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The frosts had ceased, and several showers had fallen during the night, one of which brought our beeves to their feet, but they gave no serious trouble and resumed their beds within an hour.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was an autumn feeling in the atmosphere, and when the sun arose, dispelling the mists, a glorious September day was ushered in.
leavesnounUS /liːvz/
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading The foliage of the timber which skirted either river was coloring from recent frosts, while in numerous places the fallen leaves of the cottonwood were littering the ground.
litteringverbUS /ˈlɪtərɪŋ/
-ing form of “litter” — strew
From this reading The foliage of the timber which skirted either river was coloring from recent frosts, while in numerous places the fallen leaves of the cottonwood were littering the ground.
longeradverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡər/
for more time
From this reading Enough rain had fallen to settle the dust, and the signal of the approaching herds, seen the evening before, was no longer visible.
mistsnounUS /mɪsts/
plural of “mist” — a thin fog with condensation near the ground
From this reading There was an autumn feeling in the atmosphere, and when the sun arose, dispelling the mists, a glorious September day was ushered in.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The frosts had ceased, and several showers had fallen during the night, one of which brought our beeves to their feet, but they gave no serious trouble and resumed their beds within an hour.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading The frosts had ceased, and several showers had fallen during the night, one of which brought our beeves to their feet, but they gave no serious trouble and resumed their beds within an hour.
numerousadjectiveUS /ˈnuːmərəs/
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading The foliage of the timber which skirted either river was coloring from recent frosts, while in numerous places the fallen leaves of the cottonwood were littering the ground.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A SOLDIER’S HONOR Delivery day dawned with a heavy fog hanging over the valley of the Yellowstone.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The frosts had ceased, and several showers had fallen during the night, one of which brought our beeves to their feet, but they gave no serious trouble and resumed their beds within an hour.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The frosts had ceased, and several showers had fallen during the night, one of which brought our beeves to their feet, but they gave no serious trouble and resumed their beds within an hour.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A SOLDIER’S HONOR Delivery day dawned with a heavy fog hanging over the valley of the Yellowstone.
placesnounUS /ˈpleɪsəz/
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The foliage of the timber which skirted either river was coloring from recent frosts, while in numerous places the fallen leaves of the cottonwood were littering the ground.
rainnounUS /reɪn/
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading Enough rain had fallen to settle the dust, and the signal of the approaching herds, seen the evening before, was no longer visible.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading The foliage of the timber which skirted either river was coloring from recent frosts, while in numerous places the fallen leaves of the cottonwood were littering the ground.
resumedverbUS /rɪˈzuːmd/
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading The frosts had ceased, and several showers had fallen during the night, one of which brought our beeves to their feet, but they gave no serious trouble and resumed their beds within an hour.
rivernounUS /ˈrɪvər/
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading The foliage of the timber which skirted either river was coloring from recent frosts, while in numerous places the fallen leaves of the cottonwood were littering the ground.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Enough rain had fallen to settle the dust, and the signal of the approaching herds, seen the evening before, was no longer visible.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading There was an autumn feeling in the atmosphere, and when the sun arose, dispelling the mists, a glorious September day was ushered in.
seriousadjectiveUS /ˈsɪriəs/
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading The frosts had ceased, and several showers had fallen during the night, one of which brought our beeves to their feet, but they gave no serious trouble and resumed their beds within an hour.
settleverbUS /ˈsetəl/
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading Enough rain had fallen to settle the dust, and the signal of the approaching herds, seen the evening before, was no longer visible.
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The frosts had ceased, and several showers had fallen during the night, one of which brought our beeves to their feet, but they gave no serious trouble and resumed their beds within an hour.
showersnounUS /ˈʃaʊərz/
plural of “shower” — a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you
From this reading The frosts had ceased, and several showers had fallen during the night, one of which brought our beeves to their feet, but they gave no serious trouble and resumed their beds within an hour.
signalnounUS /ˈsɪɡnəl/
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading Enough rain had fallen to settle the dust, and the signal of the approaching herds, seen the evening before, was no longer visible.
skirtedverbUS /ˈskɜːrtɪd/
past form of “skirt” — avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
From this reading The foliage of the timber which skirted either river was coloring from recent frosts, while in numerous places the fallen leaves of the cottonwood were littering the ground.
SOLDIER'SnounUS /ˈsoʊldʒərz/
possessive form of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading A SOLDIER’S HONOR Delivery day dawned with a heavy fog hanging over the valley of the Yellowstone.
sunnounUS /sʌn/
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading There was an autumn feeling in the atmosphere, and when the sun arose, dispelling the mists, a glorious September day was ushered in.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A SOLDIER’S HONOR Delivery day dawned with a heavy fog hanging over the valley of the Yellowstone.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The frosts had ceased, and several showers had fallen during the night, one of which brought our beeves to their feet, but they gave no serious trouble and resumed their beds within an hour.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was an autumn feeling in the atmosphere, and when the sun arose, dispelling the mists, a glorious September day was ushered in.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The frosts had ceased, and several showers had fallen during the night, one of which brought our beeves to their feet, but they gave no serious trouble and resumed their beds within an hour.
timbernounUS /ˈtɪmbər/
the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material
From this reading The foliage of the timber which skirted either river was coloring from recent frosts, while in numerous places the fallen leaves of the cottonwood were littering the ground.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The frosts had ceased, and several showers had fallen during the night, one of which brought our beeves to their feet, but they gave no serious trouble and resumed their beds within an hour.
troublenounUS /ˈtrʌbəl/
a source of difficulty
From this reading The frosts had ceased, and several showers had fallen during the night, one of which brought our beeves to their feet, but they gave no serious trouble and resumed their beds within an hour.
usheredverbUS /ˈʌʃərd/
past form of “usher” — take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums
From this reading There was an autumn feeling in the atmosphere, and when the sun arose, dispelling the mists, a glorious September day was ushered in.
valleynounUS /ˈvæli/
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading A SOLDIER’S HONOR Delivery day dawned with a heavy fog hanging over the valley of the Yellowstone.
visibleadjectiveUS /ˈvɪzəbəl/
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading Enough rain had fallen to settle the dust, and the signal of the approaching herds, seen the evening before, was no longer visible.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was an autumn feeling in the atmosphere, and when the sun arose, dispelling the mists, a glorious September day was ushered in.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The foliage of the timber which skirted either river was coloring from recent frosts, while in numerous places the fallen leaves of the cottonwood were littering the ground.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading There was an autumn feeling in the atmosphere, and when the sun arose, dispelling the mists, a glorious September day was ushered in.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The frosts had ceased, and several showers had fallen during the night, one of which brought our beeves to their feet, but they gave no serious trouble and resumed their beds within an hour.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The foliage of the timber which skirted either river was coloring from recent frosts, while in numerous places the fallen leaves of the cottonwood were littering the ground.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading A SOLDIER’S HONOR Delivery day dawned with a heavy fog hanging over the valley of the Yellowstone.
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The frosts had ceased, and several showers had fallen during the night, one of which brought our beeves to their feet, but they gave no serious trouble and resumed their beds within an hour.
YellowstonenounUS /ˈjeloʊstoʊn/
a tributary of the Missouri River that flows through the Yellowstone National Park
From this reading A SOLDIER’S HONOR Delivery day dawned with a heavy fog hanging over the valley of the Yellowstone.
