used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A BIT OF METAL In the valleys of Tennessee, spring has a trick of dropping down on the world like a steaming wet blanket.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Stifling nights followed sultry, drenching days, till vegetation everywhere sprouted unwholesomely and the mountain slopes had almost the reek of tropic jungles.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Always and always she was looking beyond the mere present moment.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Stifling nights followed sultry, drenching days, till vegetation everywhere sprouted unwholesomely and the mountain slopes had almost the reek of tropic jungles.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The season that Johnnie Consadine went to work in the mills at Cottonville, May came in with warm rains.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Always and always she was looking beyond the mere present moment.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading A BIT OF METAL In the valleys of Tennessee, spring has a trick of dropping down on the world like a steaming wet blanket.
blanketnounUS /ˈblæŋkət/
bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading A BIT OF METAL In the valleys of Tennessee, spring has a trick of dropping down on the world like a steaming wet blanket.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The season that Johnnie Consadine went to work in the mills at Cottonville, May came in with warm rains.
Consadine
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From this reading The season that Johnnie Consadine went to work in the mills at Cottonville, May came in with warm rains.
Cottonville
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From this reading The season that Johnnie Consadine went to work in the mills at Cottonville, May came in with warm rains.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Stifling nights followed sultry, drenching days, till vegetation everywhere sprouted unwholesomely and the mountain slopes had almost the reek of tropic jungles.
feelings of ardent love
From this reading Yet the girl performed the labours of a factory weaver with almost passionate enthusiasm and devotion.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading A BIT OF METAL In the valleys of Tennessee, spring has a trick of dropping down on the world like a steaming wet blanket.
drenchingnounUS /ˈdrentʃɪŋ/
the act of making something completely wet
From this reading Stifling nights followed sultry, drenching days, till vegetation everywhere sprouted unwholesomely and the mountain slopes had almost the reek of tropic jungles.
droppingadjectiveUS /ˈdrɑːpɪŋ/
coming down freely under the influence of gravity
From this reading A BIT OF METAL In the valleys of Tennessee, spring has a trick of dropping down on the world like a steaming wet blanket.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading Yet the girl performed the labours of a factory weaver with almost passionate enthusiasm and devotion.
to or in any or all places
From this reading Stifling nights followed sultry, drenching days, till vegetation everywhere sprouted unwholesomely and the mountain slopes had almost the reek of tropic jungles.
factorynounUS /ˈfæktəri/
a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing
From this reading Yet the girl performed the labours of a factory weaver with almost passionate enthusiasm and devotion.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Stifling nights followed sultry, drenching days, till vegetation everywhere sprouted unwholesomely and the mountain slopes had almost the reek of tropic jungles.
a young female
From this reading Yet the girl performed the labours of a factory weaver with almost passionate enthusiasm and devotion.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Stifling nights followed sultry, drenching days, till vegetation everywhere sprouted unwholesomely and the mountain slopes had almost the reek of tropic jungles.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A BIT OF METAL In the valleys of Tennessee, spring has a trick of dropping down on the world like a steaming wet blanket.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A BIT OF METAL In the valleys of Tennessee, spring has a trick of dropping down on the world like a steaming wet blanket.
Johnnie
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From this reading The season that Johnnie Consadine went to work in the mills at Cottonville, May came in with warm rains.
junglesnounUS /ˈdʒʌŋɡəlz/
plural of “jungle” — a location marked by an intense competition and struggle for survival
From this reading Stifling nights followed sultry, drenching days, till vegetation everywhere sprouted unwholesomely and the mountain slopes had almost the reek of tropic jungles.
labours
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From this reading Yet the girl performed the labours of a factory weaver with almost passionate enthusiasm and devotion.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading A BIT OF METAL In the valleys of Tennessee, spring has a trick of dropping down on the world like a steaming wet blanket.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Always and always she was looking beyond the mere present moment.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The season that Johnnie Consadine went to work in the mills at Cottonville, May came in with warm rains.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading Always and always she was looking beyond the mere present moment.
METALnounUS /ˈmetəl/
any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.
From this reading A BIT OF METAL In the valleys of Tennessee, spring has a trick of dropping down on the world like a steaming wet blanket.
millsnounUS /mɪlz/
United States architect who was the presidentially appointed architect of Washington D.C. (1781-1855)
From this reading The season that Johnnie Consadine went to work in the mills at Cottonville, May came in with warm rains.
a particular point in time
From this reading Always and always she was looking beyond the mere present moment.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Stifling nights followed sultry, drenching days, till vegetation everywhere sprouted unwholesomely and the mountain slopes had almost the reek of tropic jungles.
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading Stifling nights followed sultry, drenching days, till vegetation everywhere sprouted unwholesomely and the mountain slopes had almost the reek of tropic jungles.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A BIT OF METAL In the valleys of Tennessee, spring has a trick of dropping down on the world like a steaming wet blanket.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A BIT OF METAL In the valleys of Tennessee, spring has a trick of dropping down on the world like a steaming wet blanket.
having or expressing strong emotions
From this reading Yet the girl performed the labours of a factory weaver with almost passionate enthusiasm and devotion.
performedverbUS /pərˈfɔːrmd/
past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action
From this reading Yet the girl performed the labours of a factory weaver with almost passionate enthusiasm and devotion.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Always and always she was looking beyond the mere present moment.
rainsnounUS /reɪnz/
plural of “rain” — water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading The season that Johnnie Consadine went to work in the mills at Cottonville, May came in with warm rains.
reekverbUS /riːk/
have an element suggestive (of something)
From this reading Stifling nights followed sultry, drenching days, till vegetation everywhere sprouted unwholesomely and the mountain slopes had almost the reek of tropic jungles.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading The season that Johnnie Consadine went to work in the mills at Cottonville, May came in with warm rains.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Always and always she was looking beyond the mere present moment.
slopesnounUS /sloʊps/
plural of “slope” — an elevated geological formation
From this reading Stifling nights followed sultry, drenching days, till vegetation everywhere sprouted unwholesomely and the mountain slopes had almost the reek of tropic jungles.
the season of growth
From this reading A BIT OF METAL In the valleys of Tennessee, spring has a trick of dropping down on the world like a steaming wet blanket.
sproutedadjectiveUS /ˈspraʊtɪd/
(of growing vegetation) having just emerged from the ground
From this reading Stifling nights followed sultry, drenching days, till vegetation everywhere sprouted unwholesomely and the mountain slopes had almost the reek of tropic jungles.
steamingadjectiveUS /ˈstiːmɪŋ/
filled with steam or emitting moisture in the form of vapor or mist
From this reading A BIT OF METAL In the valleys of Tennessee, spring has a trick of dropping down on the world like a steaming wet blanket.
StiflingnounUS /ˈstaɪflɪŋ/
forceful prevention; putting down by power or authority
From this reading Stifling nights followed sultry, drenching days, till vegetation everywhere sprouted unwholesomely and the mountain slopes had almost the reek of tropic jungles.
sultryadjectiveUS /ˈsʌltri/
sexually exciting or gratifying
From this reading Stifling nights followed sultry, drenching days, till vegetation everywhere sprouted unwholesomely and the mountain slopes had almost the reek of tropic jungles.
TennesseenounUS /ˌtenəˈsiː/
a state in east central United States
From this reading A BIT OF METAL In the valleys of Tennessee, spring has a trick of dropping down on the world like a steaming wet blanket.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The season that Johnnie Consadine went to work in the mills at Cottonville, May came in with warm rains.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A BIT OF METAL In the valleys of Tennessee, spring has a trick of dropping down on the world like a steaming wet blanket.
up to a particular time
From this reading Stifling nights followed sultry, drenching days, till vegetation everywhere sprouted unwholesomely and the mountain slopes had almost the reek of tropic jungles.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The season that Johnnie Consadine went to work in the mills at Cottonville, May came in with warm rains.
a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading A BIT OF METAL In the valleys of Tennessee, spring has a trick of dropping down on the world like a steaming wet blanket.
tropicadjectiveUS /ˈtrɑːpɪk/
relating to or situated in or characteristic of the tropics (the region on either side of the equator)
From this reading Stifling nights followed sultry, drenching days, till vegetation everywhere sprouted unwholesomely and the mountain slopes had almost the reek of tropic jungles.
unwholesomely
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From this reading Stifling nights followed sultry, drenching days, till vegetation everywhere sprouted unwholesomely and the mountain slopes had almost the reek of tropic jungles.
valleysnounUS /ˈvæliz/
plural of “valley” — a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading A BIT OF METAL In the valleys of Tennessee, spring has a trick of dropping down on the world like a steaming wet blanket.
vegetationnounUS /ˌvedʒəˈteɪʃən/
all the plant life in a particular region or period
From this reading Stifling nights followed sultry, drenching days, till vegetation everywhere sprouted unwholesomely and the mountain slopes had almost the reek of tropic jungles.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading The season that Johnnie Consadine went to work in the mills at Cottonville, May came in with warm rains.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Always and always she was looking beyond the mere present moment.
weavernounUS /ˈwiːvər/
a craftsman who weaves cloth
From this reading Yet the girl performed the labours of a factory weaver with almost passionate enthusiasm and devotion.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The season that Johnnie Consadine went to work in the mills at Cottonville, May came in with warm rains.
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading A BIT OF METAL In the valleys of Tennessee, spring has a trick of dropping down on the world like a steaming wet blanket.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The season that Johnnie Consadine went to work in the mills at Cottonville, May came in with warm rains.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The season that Johnnie Consadine went to work in the mills at Cottonville, May came in with warm rains.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading A BIT OF METAL In the valleys of Tennessee, spring has a trick of dropping down on the world like a steaming wet blanket.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet the girl performed the labours of a factory weaver with almost passionate enthusiasm and devotion.
