used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE PRICE OF A SECRET.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although Congress was not to convene until the usual time in December, the Winans family went to Washington in October's last bright days ere the golden autumn haze was dimmed by the gray mists and fogs of November.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among the series of fashionable entertainments with which the gay world opened the social season the coming out of Precious Winans marked a brilliant event.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "As roses when the warm west blows Break to full flower and sweeten spring, My soul would break to a glorious rose, In such wise at his whispering; In vain I listen; well away!
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading My love says nothing any day!"--SWINBURNE.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "As roses when the warm west blows Break to full flower and sweeten spring, My soul would break to a glorious rose, In such wise at his whispering; In vain I listen; well away!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "As roses when the warm west blows Break to full flower and sweeten spring, My soul would break to a glorious rose, In such wise at his whispering; In vain I listen; well away!
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading Although Congress was not to convene until the usual time in December, the Winans family went to Washington in October's last bright days ere the golden autumn haze was dimmed by the gray mists and fogs of November.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "As roses when the warm west blows Break to full flower and sweeten spring, My soul would break to a glorious rose, In such wise at his whispering; In vain I listen; well away!
blowsnounUS /bloʊz/
plural of “blow” — a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon
From this reading "As roses when the warm west blows Break to full flower and sweeten spring, My soul would break to a glorious rose, In such wise at his whispering; In vain I listen; well away!
terminate
From this reading "As roses when the warm west blows Break to full flower and sweeten spring, My soul would break to a glorious rose, In such wise at his whispering; In vain I listen; well away!
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Although Congress was not to convene until the usual time in December, the Winans family went to Washington in October's last bright days ere the golden autumn haze was dimmed by the gray mists and fogs of November.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading Among the series of fashionable entertainments with which the gay world opened the social season the coming out of Precious Winans marked a brilliant event.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Although Congress was not to convene until the usual time in December, the Winans family went to Washington in October's last bright days ere the golden autumn haze was dimmed by the gray mists and fogs of November.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Among the series of fashionable entertainments with which the gay world opened the social season the coming out of Precious Winans marked a brilliant event.
CongressnounUS /ˈkɑːŋɡrəs/
the legislature of the United States government
From this reading Although Congress was not to convene until the usual time in December, the Winans family went to Washington in October's last bright days ere the golden autumn haze was dimmed by the gray mists and fogs of November.
conveneverbUS /kənˈviːn/
meet formally
From this reading Although Congress was not to convene until the usual time in December, the Winans family went to Washington in October's last bright days ere the golden autumn haze was dimmed by the gray mists and fogs of November.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading My love says nothing any day!"--SWINBURNE.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Although Congress was not to convene until the usual time in December, the Winans family went to Washington in October's last bright days ere the golden autumn haze was dimmed by the gray mists and fogs of November.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading Although Congress was not to convene until the usual time in December, the Winans family went to Washington in October's last bright days ere the golden autumn haze was dimmed by the gray mists and fogs of November.
dimmedadjectiveUS /dɪmd/
made dim or less bright
From this reading Although Congress was not to convene until the usual time in December, the Winans family went to Washington in October's last bright days ere the golden autumn haze was dimmed by the gray mists and fogs of November.
entertainmentsnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənts/
plural of “entertainment” — an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading Among the series of fashionable entertainments with which the gay world opened the social season the coming out of Precious Winans marked a brilliant event.
an old word for “before”
From this reading Although Congress was not to convene until the usual time in December, the Winans family went to Washington in October's last bright days ere the golden autumn haze was dimmed by the gray mists and fogs of November.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Among the series of fashionable entertainments with which the gay world opened the social season the coming out of Precious Winans marked a brilliant event.
a social unit living together
From this reading Although Congress was not to convene until the usual time in December, the Winans family went to Washington in October's last bright days ere the golden autumn haze was dimmed by the gray mists and fogs of November.
fashionableadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənəbəl/
being or in accordance with current social fashions
From this reading Among the series of fashionable entertainments with which the gay world opened the social season the coming out of Precious Winans marked a brilliant event.
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading "As roses when the warm west blows Break to full flower and sweeten spring, My soul would break to a glorious rose, In such wise at his whispering; In vain I listen; well away!
fogsnounUS /fɔːɡz/
plural of “fog” — droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground
From this reading Although Congress was not to convene until the usual time in December, the Winans family went to Washington in October's last bright days ere the golden autumn haze was dimmed by the gray mists and fogs of November.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading "As roses when the warm west blows Break to full flower and sweeten spring, My soul would break to a glorious rose, In such wise at his whispering; In vain I listen; well away!
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Among the series of fashionable entertainments with which the gay world opened the social season the coming out of Precious Winans marked a brilliant event.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading "As roses when the warm west blows Break to full flower and sweeten spring, My soul would break to a glorious rose, In such wise at his whispering; In vain I listen; well away!
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading Although Congress was not to convene until the usual time in December, the Winans family went to Washington in October's last bright days ere the golden autumn haze was dimmed by the gray mists and fogs of November.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading Although Congress was not to convene until the usual time in December, the Winans family went to Washington in October's last bright days ere the golden autumn haze was dimmed by the gray mists and fogs of November.
hazenounUS /heɪz/
atmospheric moisture or dust or smoke that causes reduced visibility
From this reading Although Congress was not to convene until the usual time in December, the Winans family went to Washington in October's last bright days ere the golden autumn haze was dimmed by the gray mists and fogs of November.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "As roses when the warm west blows Break to full flower and sweeten spring, My soul would break to a glorious rose, In such wise at his whispering; In vain I listen; well away!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "As roses when the warm west blows Break to full flower and sweeten spring, My soul would break to a glorious rose, In such wise at his whispering; In vain I listen; well away!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "As roses when the warm west blows Break to full flower and sweeten spring, My soul would break to a glorious rose, In such wise at his whispering; In vain I listen; well away!
immediately past
From this reading Although Congress was not to convene until the usual time in December, the Winans family went to Washington in October's last bright days ere the golden autumn haze was dimmed by the gray mists and fogs of November.
hear with intention
From this reading "As roses when the warm west blows Break to full flower and sweeten spring, My soul would break to a glorious rose, In such wise at his whispering; In vain I listen; well away!
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading My love says nothing any day!"--SWINBURNE.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading Among the series of fashionable entertainments with which the gay world opened the social season the coming out of Precious Winans marked a brilliant event.
mistsnounUS /mɪsts/
plural of “mist” — a thin fog with condensation near the ground
From this reading Although Congress was not to convene until the usual time in December, the Winans family went to Washington in October's last bright days ere the golden autumn haze was dimmed by the gray mists and fogs of November.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "As roses when the warm west blows Break to full flower and sweeten spring, My soul would break to a glorious rose, In such wise at his whispering; In vain I listen; well away!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Although Congress was not to convene until the usual time in December, the Winans family went to Washington in October's last bright days ere the golden autumn haze was dimmed by the gray mists and fogs of November.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading My love says nothing any day!"--SWINBURNE.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading Although Congress was not to convene until the usual time in December, the Winans family went to Washington in October's last bright days ere the golden autumn haze was dimmed by the gray mists and fogs of November.
October'snounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbərz/
possessive form of “october” — the month following September and preceding November
From this reading Although Congress was not to convene until the usual time in December, the Winans family went to Washington in October's last bright days ere the golden autumn haze was dimmed by the gray mists and fogs of November.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PRICE OF A SECRET.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Among the series of fashionable entertainments with which the gay world opened the social season the coming out of Precious Winans marked a brilliant event.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Among the series of fashionable entertainments with which the gay world opened the social season the coming out of Precious Winans marked a brilliant event.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading Among the series of fashionable entertainments with which the gay world opened the social season the coming out of Precious Winans marked a brilliant event.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading THE PRICE OF A SECRET.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading "As roses when the warm west blows Break to full flower and sweeten spring, My soul would break to a glorious rose, In such wise at his whispering; In vain I listen; well away!
plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading "As roses when the warm west blows Break to full flower and sweeten spring, My soul would break to a glorious rose, In such wise at his whispering; In vain I listen; well away!
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading My love says nothing any day!"--SWINBURNE.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading Among the series of fashionable entertainments with which the gay world opened the social season the coming out of Precious Winans marked a brilliant event.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading THE PRICE OF A SECRET.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading Among the series of fashionable entertainments with which the gay world opened the social season the coming out of Precious Winans marked a brilliant event.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading Among the series of fashionable entertainments with which the gay world opened the social season the coming out of Precious Winans marked a brilliant event.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading "As roses when the warm west blows Break to full flower and sweeten spring, My soul would break to a glorious rose, In such wise at his whispering; In vain I listen; well away!
the season of growth
From this reading "As roses when the warm west blows Break to full flower and sweeten spring, My soul would break to a glorious rose, In such wise at his whispering; In vain I listen; well away!
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "As roses when the warm west blows Break to full flower and sweeten spring, My soul would break to a glorious rose, In such wise at his whispering; In vain I listen; well away!
sweetenverbUS /ˈswiːtən/
make sweeter in taste
From this reading "As roses when the warm west blows Break to full flower and sweeten spring, My soul would break to a glorious rose, In such wise at his whispering; In vain I listen; well away!
SWINBURNEnoun
English poet (1837-1909)
From this reading My love says nothing any day!"--SWINBURNE.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PRICE OF A SECRET.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Although Congress was not to convene until the usual time in December, the Winans family went to Washington in October's last bright days ere the golden autumn haze was dimmed by the gray mists and fogs of November.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "As roses when the warm west blows Break to full flower and sweeten spring, My soul would break to a glorious rose, In such wise at his whispering; In vain I listen; well away!
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Although Congress was not to convene until the usual time in December, the Winans family went to Washington in October's last bright days ere the golden autumn haze was dimmed by the gray mists and fogs of November.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Although Congress was not to convene until the usual time in December, the Winans family went to Washington in October's last bright days ere the golden autumn haze was dimmed by the gray mists and fogs of November.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading "As roses when the warm west blows Break to full flower and sweeten spring, My soul would break to a glorious rose, In such wise at his whispering; In vain I listen; well away!
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading "As roses when the warm west blows Break to full flower and sweeten spring, My soul would break to a glorious rose, In such wise at his whispering; In vain I listen; well away!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Although Congress was not to convene until the usual time in December, the Winans family went to Washington in October's last bright days ere the golden autumn haze was dimmed by the gray mists and fogs of November.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading Although Congress was not to convene until the usual time in December, the Winans family went to Washington in October's last bright days ere the golden autumn haze was dimmed by the gray mists and fogs of November.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "As roses when the warm west blows Break to full flower and sweeten spring, My soul would break to a glorious rose, In such wise at his whispering; In vain I listen; well away!
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Although Congress was not to convene until the usual time in December, the Winans family went to Washington in October's last bright days ere the golden autumn haze was dimmed by the gray mists and fogs of November.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading "As roses when the warm west blows Break to full flower and sweeten spring, My soul would break to a glorious rose, In such wise at his whispering; In vain I listen; well away!
at the time that
From this reading "As roses when the warm west blows Break to full flower and sweeten spring, My soul would break to a glorious rose, In such wise at his whispering; In vain I listen; well away!
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Among the series of fashionable entertainments with which the gay world opened the social season the coming out of Precious Winans marked a brilliant event.
whisperingnounUS /ˈwɪspərɪŋ/
a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind
From this reading "As roses when the warm west blows Break to full flower and sweeten spring, My soul would break to a glorious rose, In such wise at his whispering; In vain I listen; well away!
Winans
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Although Congress was not to convene until the usual time in December, the Winans family went to Washington in October's last bright days ere the golden autumn haze was dimmed by the gray mists and fogs of November.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading "As roses when the warm west blows Break to full flower and sweeten spring, My soul would break to a glorious rose, In such wise at his whispering; In vain I listen; well away!
in the company of; together with
From this reading Among the series of fashionable entertainments with which the gay world opened the social season the coming out of Precious Winans marked a brilliant event.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Among the series of fashionable entertainments with which the gay world opened the social season the coming out of Precious Winans marked a brilliant event.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "As roses when the warm west blows Break to full flower and sweeten spring, My soul would break to a glorious rose, In such wise at his whispering; In vain I listen; well away!
