used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _----F. W. Faber._ IT WAS a dreamy day in late October, when not only the Tiger Hills were veiled in mist, but every object on the prairie had a gentle draping of amber gray.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "Prairie fires ragin' in the hills," said Aunt Kate, who always sought for an explanation of natural phenomena, but Pearlie Watson knew better.
ambernounUS /ˈæmbər/
a deep yellow color
From this reading _----F. W. Faber._ IT WAS a dreamy day in late October, when not only the Tiger Hills were veiled in mist, but every object on the prairie had a gentle draping of amber gray.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Prairie fires ragin' in the hills," said Aunt Kate, who always sought for an explanation of natural phenomena, but Pearlie Watson knew better.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PEARL'S PHILOSOPHY For the love of God is broader Than the measure of man's mind, And the heart of the Eternal Is most wonderfully kind.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading She knew that it was a dream curtain that God puts around the world in the autumn, when the grass is faded and the trees bare and leafless.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading "Prairie fires ragin' in the hills," said Aunt Kate, who always sought for an explanation of natural phenomena, but Pearlie Watson knew better.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading She knew that it was a dream curtain that God puts around the world in the autumn, when the grass is faded and the trees bare and leafless.
completely unclothed
From this reading She knew that it was a dream curtain that God puts around the world in the autumn, when the grass is faded and the trees bare and leafless.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "Prairie fires ragin' in the hills," said Aunt Kate, who always sought for an explanation of natural phenomena, but Pearlie Watson knew better.
broaderadjectiveUS /ˈbrɔːdər/
comparative of “broad” — having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading PEARL'S PHILOSOPHY For the love of God is broader Than the measure of man's mind, And the heart of the Eternal Is most wonderfully kind.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading _----F. W. Faber._ IT WAS a dreamy day in late October, when not only the Tiger Hills were veiled in mist, but every object on the prairie had a gentle draping of amber gray.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading She explained it to the other children coming home that night.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading She explained it to the other children coming home that night.
hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading She knew that it was a dream curtain that God puts around the world in the autumn, when the grass is faded and the trees bare and leafless.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading _----F. W. Faber._ IT WAS a dreamy day in late October, when not only the Tiger Hills were veiled in mist, but every object on the prairie had a gentle draping of amber gray.
drapingverbUS /ˈdreɪpɪŋ/
-ing form of “drape” — arrange in a particular way
From this reading _----F. W. Faber._ IT WAS a dreamy day in late October, when not only the Tiger Hills were veiled in mist, but every object on the prairie had a gentle draping of amber gray.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading She knew that it was a dream curtain that God puts around the world in the autumn, when the grass is faded and the trees bare and leafless.
dreamyadjectiveUS /ˈdriːmi/
dreamy in mood or nature
From this reading _----F. W. Faber._ IT WAS a dreamy day in late October, when not only the Tiger Hills were veiled in mist, but every object on the prairie had a gentle draping of amber gray.
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading PEARL'S PHILOSOPHY For the love of God is broader Than the measure of man's mind, And the heart of the Eternal Is most wonderfully kind.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading _----F. W. Faber._ IT WAS a dreamy day in late October, when not only the Tiger Hills were veiled in mist, but every object on the prairie had a gentle draping of amber gray.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading She explained it to the other children coming home that night.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading "Prairie fires ragin' in the hills," said Aunt Kate, who always sought for an explanation of natural phenomena, but Pearlie Watson knew better.
FnounUS /ef/
a degree on the Fahrenheit scale of temperature
From this reading _----F. W. Faber._ IT WAS a dreamy day in late October, when not only the Tiger Hills were veiled in mist, but every object on the prairie had a gentle draping of amber gray.
FaberadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪbər/
comparative of “fab” — extremely pleasing
From this reading _----F. W. Faber._ IT WAS a dreamy day in late October, when not only the Tiger Hills were veiled in mist, but every object on the prairie had a gentle draping of amber gray.
fadedadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪdəd/
having lost freshness or brilliance of color
From this reading She knew that it was a dream curtain that God puts around the world in the autumn, when the grass is faded and the trees bare and leafless.
firesnounUS /ˈfaɪərz/
plural of “fire” — the event of something burning (often destructive)
From this reading "Prairie fires ragin' in the hills," said Aunt Kate, who always sought for an explanation of natural phenomena, but Pearlie Watson knew better.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading PEARL'S PHILOSOPHY For the love of God is broader Than the measure of man's mind, And the heart of the Eternal Is most wonderfully kind.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading _----F. W. Faber._ IT WAS a dreamy day in late October, when not only the Tiger Hills were veiled in mist, but every object on the prairie had a gentle draping of amber gray.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading PEARL'S PHILOSOPHY For the love of God is broader Than the measure of man's mind, And the heart of the Eternal Is most wonderfully kind.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading She knew that it was a dream curtain that God puts around the world in the autumn, when the grass is faded and the trees bare and leafless.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading _----F. W. Faber._ IT WAS a dreamy day in late October, when not only the Tiger Hills were veiled in mist, but every object on the prairie had a gentle draping of amber gray.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _----F. W. Faber._ IT WAS a dreamy day in late October, when not only the Tiger Hills were veiled in mist, but every object on the prairie had a gentle draping of amber gray.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading PEARL'S PHILOSOPHY For the love of God is broader Than the measure of man's mind, And the heart of the Eternal Is most wonderfully kind.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading _----F. W. Faber._ IT WAS a dreamy day in late October, when not only the Tiger Hills were veiled in mist, but every object on the prairie had a gentle draping of amber gray.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading She explained it to the other children coming home that night.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _----F. W. Faber._ IT WAS a dreamy day in late October, when not only the Tiger Hills were veiled in mist, but every object on the prairie had a gentle draping of amber gray.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PEARL'S PHILOSOPHY For the love of God is broader Than the measure of man's mind, And the heart of the Eternal Is most wonderfully kind.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _----F. W. Faber._ IT WAS a dreamy day in late October, when not only the Tiger Hills were veiled in mist, but every object on the prairie had a gentle draping of amber gray.
Kate
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From this reading "Prairie fires ragin' in the hills," said Aunt Kate, who always sought for an explanation of natural phenomena, but Pearlie Watson knew better.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading PEARL'S PHILOSOPHY For the love of God is broader Than the measure of man's mind, And the heart of the Eternal Is most wonderfully kind.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Prairie fires ragin' in the hills," said Aunt Kate, who always sought for an explanation of natural phenomena, but Pearlie Watson knew better.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading _----F. W. Faber._ IT WAS a dreamy day in late October, when not only the Tiger Hills were veiled in mist, but every object on the prairie had a gentle draping of amber gray.
leaflessadjectiveUS /ˈliːfləs/
having no leaves
From this reading She knew that it was a dream curtain that God puts around the world in the autumn, when the grass is faded and the trees bare and leafless.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading PEARL'S PHILOSOPHY For the love of God is broader Than the measure of man's mind, And the heart of the Eternal Is most wonderfully kind.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading PEARL'S PHILOSOPHY For the love of God is broader Than the measure of man's mind, And the heart of the Eternal Is most wonderfully kind.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading PEARL'S PHILOSOPHY For the love of God is broader Than the measure of man's mind, And the heart of the Eternal Is most wonderfully kind.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading PEARL'S PHILOSOPHY For the love of God is broader Than the measure of man's mind, And the heart of the Eternal Is most wonderfully kind.
become covered with mist
From this reading _----F. W. Faber._ IT WAS a dreamy day in late October, when not only the Tiger Hills were veiled in mist, but every object on the prairie had a gentle draping of amber gray.
used to form the superlative
From this reading PEARL'S PHILOSOPHY For the love of God is broader Than the measure of man's mind, And the heart of the Eternal Is most wonderfully kind.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading "Prairie fires ragin' in the hills," said Aunt Kate, who always sought for an explanation of natural phenomena, but Pearlie Watson knew better.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading She explained it to the other children coming home that night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _----F. W. Faber._ IT WAS a dreamy day in late October, when not only the Tiger Hills were veiled in mist, but every object on the prairie had a gentle draping of amber gray.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading _----F. W. Faber._ IT WAS a dreamy day in late October, when not only the Tiger Hills were veiled in mist, but every object on the prairie had a gentle draping of amber gray.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading _----F. W. Faber._ IT WAS a dreamy day in late October, when not only the Tiger Hills were veiled in mist, but every object on the prairie had a gentle draping of amber gray.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PEARL'S PHILOSOPHY For the love of God is broader Than the measure of man's mind, And the heart of the Eternal Is most wonderfully kind.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _----F. W. Faber._ IT WAS a dreamy day in late October, when not only the Tiger Hills were veiled in mist, but every object on the prairie had a gentle draping of amber gray.
and nothing more
From this reading _----F. W. Faber._ IT WAS a dreamy day in late October, when not only the Tiger Hills were veiled in mist, but every object on the prairie had a gentle draping of amber gray.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading She explained it to the other children coming home that night.
PEARL'S
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From this reading PEARL'S PHILOSOPHY For the love of God is broader Than the measure of man's mind, And the heart of the Eternal Is most wonderfully kind.
Pearlie
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From this reading "Prairie fires ragin' in the hills," said Aunt Kate, who always sought for an explanation of natural phenomena, but Pearlie Watson knew better.
phenomenanounUS /fəˈnɑːmənə/
plural of “phenomenon” — any state or process known through the senses rather than by intuition or reasoning
From this reading "Prairie fires ragin' in the hills," said Aunt Kate, who always sought for an explanation of natural phenomena, but Pearlie Watson knew better.
PHILOSOPHYnounUS /fɪˈlɑː.sə.fi/
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)
From this reading PEARL'S PHILOSOPHY For the love of God is broader Than the measure of man's mind, And the heart of the Eternal Is most wonderfully kind.
prairienounUS /ˈpreri/
a treeless grassy plain
From this reading _----F. W. Faber._ IT WAS a dreamy day in late October, when not only the Tiger Hills were veiled in mist, but every object on the prairie had a gentle draping of amber gray.
putsnounUS /pʊts/
plural of “put” — the option to sell a given stock (or stock index or commodity future) at a given price before a given date
From this reading She knew that it was a dream curtain that God puts around the world in the autumn, when the grass is faded and the trees bare and leafless.
ragin
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From this reading "Prairie fires ragin' in the hills," said Aunt Kate, who always sought for an explanation of natural phenomena, but Pearlie Watson knew better.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Prairie fires ragin' in the hills," said Aunt Kate, who always sought for an explanation of natural phenomena, but Pearlie Watson knew better.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She knew that it was a dream curtain that God puts around the world in the autumn, when the grass is faded and the trees bare and leafless.
that is looked for
From this reading "Prairie fires ragin' in the hills," said Aunt Kate, who always sought for an explanation of natural phenomena, but Pearlie Watson knew better.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading PEARL'S PHILOSOPHY For the love of God is broader Than the measure of man's mind, And the heart of the Eternal Is most wonderfully kind.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She knew that it was a dream curtain that God puts around the world in the autumn, when the grass is faded and the trees bare and leafless.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PEARL'S PHILOSOPHY For the love of God is broader Than the measure of man's mind, And the heart of the Eternal Is most wonderfully kind.
TigernounUS /ˈtaɪɡər/
a fierce or audacious person
From this reading _----F. W. Faber._ IT WAS a dreamy day in late October, when not only the Tiger Hills were veiled in mist, but every object on the prairie had a gentle draping of amber gray.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She explained it to the other children coming home that night.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading She knew that it was a dream curtain that God puts around the world in the autumn, when the grass is faded and the trees bare and leafless.
veiledadjectiveUS /veɪld/
having or as if having a veil or concealing cover
From this reading _----F. W. Faber._ IT WAS a dreamy day in late October, when not only the Tiger Hills were veiled in mist, but every object on the prairie had a gentle draping of amber gray.
a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite
From this reading _----F. W. Faber._ IT WAS a dreamy day in late October, when not only the Tiger Hills were veiled in mist, but every object on the prairie had a gentle draping of amber gray.
WASauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _----F. W. Faber._ IT WAS a dreamy day in late October, when not only the Tiger Hills were veiled in mist, but every object on the prairie had a gentle draping of amber gray.
WatsonnounUS /ˈwɑːtsən/
United States telephone engineer who assisted Alexander Graham Bell in his experiments (1854-1934)
From this reading "Prairie fires ragin' in the hills," said Aunt Kate, who always sought for an explanation of natural phenomena, but Pearlie Watson knew better.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _----F. W. Faber._ IT WAS a dreamy day in late October, when not only the Tiger Hills were veiled in mist, but every object on the prairie had a gentle draping of amber gray.
at the time that
From this reading _----F. W. Faber._ IT WAS a dreamy day in late October, when not only the Tiger Hills were veiled in mist, but every object on the prairie had a gentle draping of amber gray.
which person or people
From this reading "Prairie fires ragin' in the hills," said Aunt Kate, who always sought for an explanation of natural phenomena, but Pearlie Watson knew better.
wonderfullyadverbUS /ˈwʌndərfəli/
(used as an intensifier) extremely well
From this reading PEARL'S PHILOSOPHY For the love of God is broader Than the measure of man's mind, And the heart of the Eternal Is most wonderfully kind.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading She knew that it was a dream curtain that God puts around the world in the autumn, when the grass is faded and the trees bare and leafless.
