used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BY FERGUS HUME AUTHOR OF "The Mystery of a Hanson Cab," "The Pagan's Cup," "The Mandarin's Fan," "The Red Window."
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading It was a sultry July afternoon, and in the azure arch of the firmament flamed an unclouded sun.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was a sultry July afternoon, and in the azure arch of the firmament flamed an unclouded sun.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was a sultry July afternoon, and in the azure arch of the firmament flamed an unclouded sun.
archnounUS /ɑːrtʃ/
a curved shape in the vertical plane that spans an opening
From this reading It was a sultry July afternoon, and in the azure arch of the firmament flamed an unclouded sun.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading BY FERGUS HUME AUTHOR OF "The Mystery of a Hanson Cab," "The Pagan's Cup," "The Mandarin's Fan," "The Red Window."
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Under spreading foliage, or knee-deep in rapidly drying pools, stood weary cattle, switching lazy tails to brush away the teasing flies.
azurenounUS /ˈæʒər/
a light shade of blue
From this reading It was a sultry July afternoon, and in the azure arch of the firmament flamed an unclouded sun.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The corn was ripening to a rich yellow in some meadows, and the newly mown hay in others was being piled on lumbering wains by perspiring laborers.
blossomingnounUS /ˈblɑːsəmɪŋ/
the time and process of budding and unfolding of blossoms
From this reading The red earth of the sunken lanes was caked, and their blossoming hedges were burnt up by the merciless heat.
brushverbUS /brʌʃ/
rub with a brush, or as if with a brush
From this reading Under spreading foliage, or knee-deep in rapidly drying pools, stood weary cattle, switching lazy tails to brush away the teasing flies.
burntadjectiveUS /bɜːrnt/
ruined by overcooking
From this reading The red earth of the sunken lanes was caked, and their blossoming hedges were burnt up by the merciless heat.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading BY FERGUS HUME AUTHOR OF "The Mystery of a Hanson Cab," "The Pagan's Cup," "The Mandarin's Fan," "The Red Window."
CabnounUS /kæb/
a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits
From this reading BY FERGUS HUME AUTHOR OF "The Mystery of a Hanson Cab," "The Pagan's Cup," "The Mandarin's Fan," "The Red Window."
cakedverbUS /keɪkt/
past form of “cake” — form a coat over
From this reading The red earth of the sunken lanes was caked, and their blossoming hedges were burnt up by the merciless heat.
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading Under spreading foliage, or knee-deep in rapidly drying pools, stood weary cattle, switching lazy tails to brush away the teasing flies.
tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times
From this reading The corn was ripening to a rich yellow in some meadows, and the newly mown hay in others was being piled on lumbering wains by perspiring laborers.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading BY FERGUS HUME AUTHOR OF "The Mystery of a Hanson Cab," "The Pagan's Cup," "The Mandarin's Fan," "The Red Window."
dryingverbUS /ˈdraɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “dry” — remove the moisture from and make dry
From this reading Under spreading foliage, or knee-deep in rapidly drying pools, stood weary cattle, switching lazy tails to brush away the teasing flies.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading The red earth of the sunken lanes was caked, and their blossoming hedges were burnt up by the merciless heat.
FanverbUS /fæn/
strike out (a batter), (of a pitcher)
From this reading BY FERGUS HUME AUTHOR OF "The Mystery of a Hanson Cab," "The Pagan's Cup," "The Mandarin's Fan," "The Red Window."
FERGUS
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From this reading BY FERGUS HUME AUTHOR OF "The Mystery of a Hanson Cab," "The Pagan's Cup," "The Mandarin's Fan," "The Red Window."
firmamentnoun
the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
From this reading It was a sultry July afternoon, and in the azure arch of the firmament flamed an unclouded sun.
flamedverbUS /fleɪmd/
past form of “flame” — shine with a sudden light
From this reading It was a sultry July afternoon, and in the azure arch of the firmament flamed an unclouded sun.
fliesnounUS /flaɪz/
(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)
From this reading Under spreading foliage, or knee-deep in rapidly drying pools, stood weary cattle, switching lazy tails to brush away the teasing flies.
foliagenounUS /ˈfoʊlɪdʒ/
the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading Under spreading foliage, or knee-deep in rapidly drying pools, stood weary cattle, switching lazy tails to brush away the teasing flies.
Hanson
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From this reading BY FERGUS HUME AUTHOR OF "The Mystery of a Hanson Cab," "The Pagan's Cup," "The Mandarin's Fan," "The Red Window."
haynounUS /heɪ/
grass mowed and cured for use as fodder
From this reading The corn was ripening to a rich yellow in some meadows, and the newly mown hay in others was being piled on lumbering wains by perspiring laborers.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading The red earth of the sunken lanes was caked, and their blossoming hedges were burnt up by the merciless heat.
hedgesnounUS /ˈhedʒɪz/
plural of “hedge” — a fence formed by a row of closely planted shrubs or bushes
From this reading The red earth of the sunken lanes was caked, and their blossoming hedges were burnt up by the merciless heat.
HUMEnounUS /hjuːm/
Scottish philosopher skeptical philosophy restricted human knowledge to that which can be perceived by the senses (1711-1776)
From this reading BY FERGUS HUME AUTHOR OF "The Mystery of a Hanson Cab," "The Pagan's Cup," "The Mandarin's Fan," "The Red Window."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was a sultry July afternoon, and in the azure arch of the firmament flamed an unclouded sun.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a sultry July afternoon, and in the azure arch of the firmament flamed an unclouded sun.
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading It was a sultry July afternoon, and in the azure arch of the firmament flamed an unclouded sun.
knee-deepadjective
coming only to the ankle or knee
From this reading Under spreading foliage, or knee-deep in rapidly drying pools, stood weary cattle, switching lazy tails to brush away the teasing flies.
laborersnounUS /ˈleɪbərərz/
plural of “laborer” — someone who works with their hands; someone engaged in manual labor
From this reading The corn was ripening to a rich yellow in some meadows, and the newly mown hay in others was being piled on lumbering wains by perspiring laborers.
lanesnounUS /leɪnz/
plural of “lane” — a narrow way or road
From this reading The red earth of the sunken lanes was caked, and their blossoming hedges were burnt up by the merciless heat.
lazyadjectiveUS /ˈleɪzi/
moving slowly and gently
From this reading Under spreading foliage, or knee-deep in rapidly drying pools, stood weary cattle, switching lazy tails to brush away the teasing flies.
lumberingnounUS /ˈlʌmbərɪŋ/
the trade of cutting or preparing or selling timber
From this reading The corn was ripening to a rich yellow in some meadows, and the newly mown hay in others was being piled on lumbering wains by perspiring laborers.
Mandarin's
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From this reading BY FERGUS HUME AUTHOR OF "The Mystery of a Hanson Cab," "The Pagan's Cup," "The Mandarin's Fan," "The Red Window."
meadowsnounUS /ˈmedoʊz/
plural of “meadow” — a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay
From this reading The corn was ripening to a rich yellow in some meadows, and the newly mown hay in others was being piled on lumbering wains by perspiring laborers.
mercilessadjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrsələs/
having or showing no mercy
From this reading The red earth of the sunken lanes was caked, and their blossoming hedges were burnt up by the merciless heat.
mownadjective
(used of grass or vegetation) cut down with a hand implement or machine
From this reading The corn was ripening to a rich yellow in some meadows, and the newly mown hay in others was being piled on lumbering wains by perspiring laborers.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading BY FERGUS HUME AUTHOR OF "The Mystery of a Hanson Cab," "The Pagan's Cup," "The Mandarin's Fan," "The Red Window."
newlyadverbUS /ˈnuːli/
very recently
From this reading The corn was ripening to a rich yellow in some meadows, and the newly mown hay in others was being piled on lumbering wains by perspiring laborers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BY FERGUS HUME AUTHOR OF "The Mystery of a Hanson Cab," "The Pagan's Cup," "The Mandarin's Fan," "The Red Window."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The corn was ripening to a rich yellow in some meadows, and the newly mown hay in others was being piled on lumbering wains by perspiring laborers.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Under spreading foliage, or knee-deep in rapidly drying pools, stood weary cattle, switching lazy tails to brush away the teasing flies.
others
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From this reading The corn was ripening to a rich yellow in some meadows, and the newly mown hay in others was being piled on lumbering wains by perspiring laborers.
Pagan's
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From this reading BY FERGUS HUME AUTHOR OF "The Mystery of a Hanson Cab," "The Pagan's Cup," "The Mandarin's Fan," "The Red Window."
perspiringverbUS /pərˈspaɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “perspire” — excrete perspiration through the pores in the skin
From this reading The corn was ripening to a rich yellow in some meadows, and the newly mown hay in others was being piled on lumbering wains by perspiring laborers.
piledverbUS /paɪld/
past form of “pile” — arrange in stacks
From this reading The corn was ripening to a rich yellow in some meadows, and the newly mown hay in others was being piled on lumbering wains by perspiring laborers.
poolsnounUS /puːlz/
plural of “pool” — an excavation that is (usually) filled with water
From this reading Under spreading foliage, or knee-deep in rapidly drying pools, stood weary cattle, switching lazy tails to brush away the teasing flies.
with speed
From this reading Under spreading foliage, or knee-deep in rapidly drying pools, stood weary cattle, switching lazy tails to brush away the teasing flies.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading BY FERGUS HUME AUTHOR OF "The Mystery of a Hanson Cab," "The Pagan's Cup," "The Mandarin's Fan," "The Red Window."
possessing material wealth
From this reading The corn was ripening to a rich yellow in some meadows, and the newly mown hay in others was being piled on lumbering wains by perspiring laborers.
ripeningnounUS /ˈraɪpənɪŋ/
coming to full development; becoming mature
From this reading The corn was ripening to a rich yellow in some meadows, and the newly mown hay in others was being piled on lumbering wains by perspiring laborers.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The corn was ripening to a rich yellow in some meadows, and the newly mown hay in others was being piled on lumbering wains by perspiring laborers.
spreadingnounUS /ˈspredɪŋ/
process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space
From this reading Under spreading foliage, or knee-deep in rapidly drying pools, stood weary cattle, switching lazy tails to brush away the teasing flies.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Under spreading foliage, or knee-deep in rapidly drying pools, stood weary cattle, switching lazy tails to brush away the teasing flies.
sultryadjectiveUS /ˈsʌltri/
sexually exciting or gratifying
From this reading It was a sultry July afternoon, and in the azure arch of the firmament flamed an unclouded sun.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading It was a sultry July afternoon, and in the azure arch of the firmament flamed an unclouded sun.
sunkenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌŋkən/
having a sunken area
From this reading The red earth of the sunken lanes was caked, and their blossoming hedges were burnt up by the merciless heat.
switchingnounUS /ˈswɪtʃɪŋ/
the act of changing one thing or position for another
From this reading Under spreading foliage, or knee-deep in rapidly drying pools, stood weary cattle, switching lazy tails to brush away the teasing flies.
tailsnounUS /teɪlz/
formalwear consisting of full evening dress for men
From this reading Under spreading foliage, or knee-deep in rapidly drying pools, stood weary cattle, switching lazy tails to brush away the teasing flies.
teasingnounUS /ˈtiːzɪŋ/
the act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule); provoking someone with persistent annoyances
From this reading Under spreading foliage, or knee-deep in rapidly drying pools, stood weary cattle, switching lazy tails to brush away the teasing flies.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BY FERGUS HUME AUTHOR OF "The Mystery of a Hanson Cab," "The Pagan's Cup," "The Mandarin's Fan," "The Red Window."
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The red earth of the sunken lanes was caked, and their blossoming hedges were burnt up by the merciless heat.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The corn was ripening to a rich yellow in some meadows, and the newly mown hay in others was being piled on lumbering wains by perspiring laborers.
uncloudedadjective
(of sound or color) free from anything that dulls or dims
From this reading It was a sultry July afternoon, and in the azure arch of the firmament flamed an unclouded sun.
UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Under spreading foliage, or knee-deep in rapidly drying pools, stood weary cattle, switching lazy tails to brush away the teasing flies.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The red earth of the sunken lanes was caked, and their blossoming hedges were burnt up by the merciless heat.
wains
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From this reading The corn was ripening to a rich yellow in some meadows, and the newly mown hay in others was being piled on lumbering wains by perspiring laborers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a sultry July afternoon, and in the azure arch of the firmament flamed an unclouded sun.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading Under spreading foliage, or knee-deep in rapidly drying pools, stood weary cattle, switching lazy tails to brush away the teasing flies.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The red earth of the sunken lanes was caked, and their blossoming hedges were burnt up by the merciless heat.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading BY FERGUS HUME AUTHOR OF "The Mystery of a Hanson Cab," "The Pagan's Cup," "The Mandarin's Fan," "The Red Window."
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading The corn was ripening to a rich yellow in some meadows, and the newly mown hay in others was being piled on lumbering wains by perspiring laborers.
