adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Crisp leaves were falling, as I went along the foot-path through the woods: crisp leaves lie upon the green graves in the churchyard, fallen from the ashes: and on the shrubbery walks, crisp leaves from the beeches, accumulated where the grass bounds the gravel, make a warm edging, irregular, but pleasant to see.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It is not that one is 'tired of summer:' but there is something soothing and pleasing about the autumn days.
accumulatedadjectiveUS /əˈkjuːmjəleɪtɪd/
periodically accumulated over time
From this reading Crisp leaves were falling, as I went along the foot-path through the woods: crisp leaves lie upon the green graves in the churchyard, fallen from the ashes: and on the shrubbery walks, crisp leaves from the beeches, accumulated where the grass bounds the gravel, make a warm edging, irregular, but pleasant to see.
afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading I saw you, golden and brown, in the afternoon sunshine to-day.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Crisp leaves were falling, as I went along the foot-path through the woods: crisp leaves lie upon the green graves in the churchyard, fallen from the ashes: and on the shrubbery walks, crisp leaves from the beeches, accumulated where the grass bounds the gravel, make a warm edging, irregular, but pleasant to see.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CONCERNING DISAPPOINTMENT AND SUCCESS.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Russet woods of Autumn, here you are once more!
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Crisp leaves were falling, as I went along the foot-path through the woods: crisp leaves lie upon the green graves in the churchyard, fallen from the ashes: and on the shrubbery walks, crisp leaves from the beeches, accumulated where the grass bounds the gravel, make a warm edging, irregular, but pleasant to see.
ashesnounUS /ˈæʃ.ɪz/
The powdery residue left after the burning of a substance.
From this reading Crisp leaves were falling, as I went along the foot-path through the woods: crisp leaves lie upon the green graves in the churchyard, fallen from the ashes: and on the shrubbery walks, crisp leaves from the beeches, accumulated where the grass bounds the gravel, make a warm edging, irregular, but pleasant to see.
AutumnnounUS /ˈɔːtəm/
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading Russet woods of Autumn, here you are once more!
beeches
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Crisp leaves were falling, as I went along the foot-path through the woods: crisp leaves lie upon the green graves in the churchyard, fallen from the ashes: and on the shrubbery walks, crisp leaves from the beeches, accumulated where the grass bounds the gravel, make a warm edging, irregular, but pleasant to see.
boundsnounUS /baʊndz/
the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something
From this reading Crisp leaves were falling, as I went along the foot-path through the woods: crisp leaves lie upon the green graves in the churchyard, fallen from the ashes: and on the shrubbery walks, crisp leaves from the beeches, accumulated where the grass bounds the gravel, make a warm edging, irregular, but pleasant to see.
brownnounUS /braʊn/
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading I saw you, golden and brown, in the afternoon sunshine to-day.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Crisp leaves were falling, as I went along the foot-path through the woods: crisp leaves lie upon the green graves in the churchyard, fallen from the ashes: and on the shrubbery walks, crisp leaves from the beeches, accumulated where the grass bounds the gravel, make a warm edging, irregular, but pleasant to see.
churchyardnounUS /ˈtʃɜːrtʃjɑːrd/
the yard associated with a church
From this reading Crisp leaves were falling, as I went along the foot-path through the woods: crisp leaves lie upon the green graves in the churchyard, fallen from the ashes: and on the shrubbery walks, crisp leaves from the beeches, accumulated where the grass bounds the gravel, make a warm edging, irregular, but pleasant to see.
CONCERNINGverbUS /kənˈsɜːrnɪŋ/
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading CONCERNING DISAPPOINTMENT AND SUCCESS.
CrispadjectiveUS /krɪsp/
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading Crisp leaves were falling, as I went along the foot-path through the woods: crisp leaves lie upon the green graves in the churchyard, fallen from the ashes: and on the shrubbery walks, crisp leaves from the beeches, accumulated where the grass bounds the gravel, make a warm edging, irregular, but pleasant to see.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading It is not that one is 'tired of summer:' but there is something soothing and pleasing about the autumn days.
DISAPPOINTMENTnounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading CONCERNING DISAPPOINTMENT AND SUCCESS.
edgingnounUS /ˈedʒɪŋ/
border consisting of anything placed on the edge to finish something (such as a fringe on clothing or on a rug)
From this reading Crisp leaves were falling, as I went along the foot-path through the woods: crisp leaves lie upon the green graves in the churchyard, fallen from the ashes: and on the shrubbery walks, crisp leaves from the beeches, accumulated where the grass bounds the gravel, make a warm edging, irregular, but pleasant to see.
fallenadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːlən/
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading Crisp leaves were falling, as I went along the foot-path through the woods: crisp leaves lie upon the green graves in the churchyard, fallen from the ashes: and on the shrubbery walks, crisp leaves from the beeches, accumulated where the grass bounds the gravel, make a warm edging, irregular, but pleasant to see.
fallingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːlɪŋ/
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading Crisp leaves were falling, as I went along the foot-path through the woods: crisp leaves lie upon the green graves in the churchyard, fallen from the ashes: and on the shrubbery walks, crisp leaves from the beeches, accumulated where the grass bounds the gravel, make a warm edging, irregular, but pleasant to see.
foot-path
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Crisp leaves were falling, as I went along the foot-path through the woods: crisp leaves lie upon the green graves in the churchyard, fallen from the ashes: and on the shrubbery walks, crisp leaves from the beeches, accumulated where the grass bounds the gravel, make a warm edging, irregular, but pleasant to see.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Crisp leaves were falling, as I went along the foot-path through the woods: crisp leaves lie upon the green graves in the churchyard, fallen from the ashes: and on the shrubbery walks, crisp leaves from the beeches, accumulated where the grass bounds the gravel, make a warm edging, irregular, but pleasant to see.
goldenadjectiveUS /ˈɡoʊldən/
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading I saw you, golden and brown, in the afternoon sunshine to-day.
grassverbUS /ɡræs/
shoot down, of birds
From this reading Crisp leaves were falling, as I went along the foot-path through the woods: crisp leaves lie upon the green graves in the churchyard, fallen from the ashes: and on the shrubbery walks, crisp leaves from the beeches, accumulated where the grass bounds the gravel, make a warm edging, irregular, but pleasant to see.
gravelnounUS /ˈɡrævəl/
rock fragments and pebbles
From this reading Crisp leaves were falling, as I went along the foot-path through the woods: crisp leaves lie upon the green graves in the churchyard, fallen from the ashes: and on the shrubbery walks, crisp leaves from the beeches, accumulated where the grass bounds the gravel, make a warm edging, irregular, but pleasant to see.
gravesnounUS /ɡreɪvz/
English writer known for his interest in mythology and in the classics (1895-1985)
From this reading Crisp leaves were falling, as I went along the foot-path through the woods: crisp leaves lie upon the green graves in the churchyard, fallen from the ashes: and on the shrubbery walks, crisp leaves from the beeches, accumulated where the grass bounds the gravel, make a warm edging, irregular, but pleasant to see.
greennounUS /ɡriːn/
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Crisp leaves were falling, as I went along the foot-path through the woods: crisp leaves lie upon the green graves in the churchyard, fallen from the ashes: and on the shrubbery walks, crisp leaves from the beeches, accumulated where the grass bounds the gravel, make a warm edging, irregular, but pleasant to see.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Russet woods of Autumn, here you are once more!
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I saw you, golden and brown, in the afternoon sunshine to-day.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I saw you, golden and brown, in the afternoon sunshine to-day.
irregularadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈreɡjələr/
contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice
From this reading Crisp leaves were falling, as I went along the foot-path through the woods: crisp leaves lie upon the green graves in the churchyard, fallen from the ashes: and on the shrubbery walks, crisp leaves from the beeches, accumulated where the grass bounds the gravel, make a warm edging, irregular, but pleasant to see.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is not that one is 'tired of summer:' but there is something soothing and pleasing about the autumn days.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is not that one is 'tired of summer:' but there is something soothing and pleasing about the autumn days.
leavesnounUS /liːvz/
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading Crisp leaves were falling, as I went along the foot-path through the woods: crisp leaves lie upon the green graves in the churchyard, fallen from the ashes: and on the shrubbery walks, crisp leaves from the beeches, accumulated where the grass bounds the gravel, make a warm edging, irregular, but pleasant to see.
lieverbUS /laɪ/
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading Crisp leaves were falling, as I went along the foot-path through the woods: crisp leaves lie upon the green graves in the churchyard, fallen from the ashes: and on the shrubbery walks, crisp leaves from the beeches, accumulated where the grass bounds the gravel, make a warm edging, irregular, but pleasant to see.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading Crisp leaves were falling, as I went along the foot-path through the woods: crisp leaves lie upon the green graves in the churchyard, fallen from the ashes: and on the shrubbery walks, crisp leaves from the beeches, accumulated where the grass bounds the gravel, make a warm edging, irregular, but pleasant to see.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Russet woods of Autumn, here you are once more!
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is not that one is 'tired of summer:' but there is something soothing and pleasing about the autumn days.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Russet woods of Autumn, here you are once more!
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Crisp leaves were falling, as I went along the foot-path through the woods: crisp leaves lie upon the green graves in the churchyard, fallen from the ashes: and on the shrubbery walks, crisp leaves from the beeches, accumulated where the grass bounds the gravel, make a warm edging, irregular, but pleasant to see.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading Russet woods of Autumn, here you are once more!
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It is not that one is 'tired of summer:' but there is something soothing and pleasing about the autumn days.
pleasantadjectiveUS /ˈplezənt/
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Crisp leaves were falling, as I went along the foot-path through the woods: crisp leaves lie upon the green graves in the churchyard, fallen from the ashes: and on the shrubbery walks, crisp leaves from the beeches, accumulated where the grass bounds the gravel, make a warm edging, irregular, but pleasant to see.
pleasingadjectiveUS /ˈpliːzɪŋ/
giving pleasure and satisfaction
From this reading It is not that one is 'tired of summer:' but there is something soothing and pleasing about the autumn days.
RussetnounUS /ˈrʌsɪt/
a reddish brown homespun fabric
From this reading Russet woods of Autumn, here you are once more!
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading I saw you, golden and brown, in the afternoon sunshine to-day.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Crisp leaves were falling, as I went along the foot-path through the woods: crisp leaves lie upon the green graves in the churchyard, fallen from the ashes: and on the shrubbery walks, crisp leaves from the beeches, accumulated where the grass bounds the gravel, make a warm edging, irregular, but pleasant to see.
shrubberynounUS /ˈʃrʌbəri/
an area where a number of shrubs are planted
From this reading Crisp leaves were falling, as I went along the foot-path through the woods: crisp leaves lie upon the green graves in the churchyard, fallen from the ashes: and on the shrubbery walks, crisp leaves from the beeches, accumulated where the grass bounds the gravel, make a warm edging, irregular, but pleasant to see.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading It is not that one is 'tired of summer:' but there is something soothing and pleasing about the autumn days.
soothingadjectiveUS /ˈsuːðɪŋ/
affording physical relief
From this reading It is not that one is 'tired of summer:' but there is something soothing and pleasing about the autumn days.
SUCCESSnounUS /səkˈses/
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading CONCERNING DISAPPOINTMENT AND SUCCESS.
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 It is not that one is 'tired of summer:' but there is something soothing and pleasing about the autumn days.
sunshinenounUS /ˈsʌnʃaɪn/
the rays of the sun
From this reading I saw you, golden and brown, in the afternoon sunshine to-day.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is not that one is 'tired of summer:' but there is something soothing and pleasing about the autumn days.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I saw you, golden and brown, in the afternoon sunshine to-day.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading It is not that one is 'tired of summer:' but there is something soothing and pleasing about the autumn days.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Crisp leaves were falling, as I went along the foot-path through the woods: crisp leaves lie upon the green graves in the churchyard, fallen from the ashes: and on the shrubbery walks, crisp leaves from the beeches, accumulated where the grass bounds the gravel, make a warm edging, irregular, but pleasant to see.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading It is not that one is 'tired of summer:' but there is something soothing and pleasing about the autumn days.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Crisp leaves were falling, as I went along the foot-path through the woods: crisp leaves lie upon the green graves in the churchyard, fallen from the ashes: and on the shrubbery walks, crisp leaves from the beeches, accumulated where the grass bounds the gravel, make a warm edging, irregular, but pleasant to see.
to-day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I saw you, golden and brown, in the afternoon sunshine to-day.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Crisp leaves were falling, as I went along the foot-path through the woods: crisp leaves lie upon the green graves in the churchyard, fallen from the ashes: and on the shrubbery walks, crisp leaves from the beeches, accumulated where the grass bounds the gravel, make a warm edging, irregular, but pleasant to see.
walksnounUS /wɔːks/
plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Crisp leaves were falling, as I went along the foot-path through the woods: crisp leaves lie upon the green graves in the churchyard, fallen from the ashes: and on the shrubbery walks, crisp leaves from the beeches, accumulated where the grass bounds the gravel, make a warm edging, irregular, but pleasant to see.
warmadjectiveUS /wɔːrm/
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading Crisp leaves were falling, as I went along the foot-path through the woods: crisp leaves lie upon the green graves in the churchyard, fallen from the ashes: and on the shrubbery walks, crisp leaves from the beeches, accumulated where the grass bounds the gravel, make a warm edging, irregular, but pleasant to see.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Crisp leaves were falling, as I went along the foot-path through the woods: crisp leaves lie upon the green graves in the churchyard, fallen from the ashes: and on the shrubbery walks, crisp leaves from the beeches, accumulated where the grass bounds the gravel, make a warm edging, irregular, but pleasant to see.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Crisp leaves were falling, as I went along the foot-path through the woods: crisp leaves lie upon the green graves in the churchyard, fallen from the ashes: and on the shrubbery walks, crisp leaves from the beeches, accumulated where the grass bounds the gravel, make a warm edging, irregular, but pleasant to see.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading Crisp leaves were falling, as I went along the foot-path through the woods: crisp leaves lie upon the green graves in the churchyard, fallen from the ashes: and on the shrubbery walks, crisp leaves from the beeches, accumulated where the grass bounds the gravel, make a warm edging, irregular, but pleasant to see.
woodsnounUS /wʊdz/
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Russet woods of Autumn, here you are once more!
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Russet woods of Autumn, here you are once more!
