used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading LABLACHE FORCES THE FIGHT A month--just one month and the early spring has developed with almost tropical suddenness into a golden summer.
abruptadjectiveUS /əˈbrʌpt/
marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions
From this reading The rapid passing of seasons, the abrupt break, the lightning change from one into another, is one of the many beauties of the climate of that fair land where there are no half measures in Nature's mode of dealing out from her varied store of moods.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading LABLACHE FORCES THE FIGHT A month--just one month and the early spring has developed with almost tropical suddenness into a golden summer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LABLACHE FORCES THE FIGHT A month--just one month and the early spring has developed with almost tropical suddenness into a golden summer.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The rapid passing of seasons, the abrupt break, the lightning change from one into another, is one of the many beauties of the climate of that fair land where there are no half measures in Nature's mode of dealing out from her varied store of moods.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading The clumps of pine woods no longer present their tattered purplish appearance, the garb in which grim Winter is wont to robe them.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The rapid passing of seasons, the abrupt break, the lightning change from one into another, is one of the many beauties of the climate of that fair land where there are no half measures in Nature's mode of dealing out from her varied store of moods.
beautiesnounUS /ˈbjuːtiz/
plural of “beauty” — the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading The rapid passing of seasons, the abrupt break, the lightning change from one into another, is one of the many beauties of the climate of that fair land where there are no half measures in Nature's mode of dealing out from her varied store of moods.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Foss River had now become a glorious picture of vivid coloring.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading Spring chases Winter, hoary, bitter, cruel Winter, in the hours of one night; and in turn Spring's delicate influence is overpowered with equal celerity by the more matured and unctuous ripeness of Summer.
terminate
From this reading The rapid passing of seasons, the abrupt break, the lightning change from one into another, is one of the many beauties of the climate of that fair land where there are no half measures in Nature's mode of dealing out from her varied store of moods.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Spring chases Winter, hoary, bitter, cruel Winter, in the hours of one night; and in turn Spring's delicate influence is overpowered with equal celerity by the more matured and unctuous ripeness of Summer.
celeritynounUS /səˈlerəti/
a rate that is rapid
From this reading Spring chases Winter, hoary, bitter, cruel Winter, in the hours of one night; and in turn Spring's delicate influence is overpowered with equal celerity by the more matured and unctuous ripeness of Summer.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading The rapid passing of seasons, the abrupt break, the lightning change from one into another, is one of the many beauties of the climate of that fair land where there are no half measures in Nature's mode of dealing out from her varied store of moods.
chasesnounUS /ˈtʃeɪsəz/
plural of “chase” — the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading Spring chases Winter, hoary, bitter, cruel Winter, in the hours of one night; and in turn Spring's delicate influence is overpowered with equal celerity by the more matured and unctuous ripeness of Summer.
climatenounUS /ˈklaɪmət/
the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time
From this reading The rapid passing of seasons, the abrupt break, the lightning change from one into another, is one of the many beauties of the climate of that fair land where there are no half measures in Nature's mode of dealing out from her varied store of moods.
clumpsnounUS /klʌmps/
plural of “clump” — a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading The clumps of pine woods no longer present their tattered purplish appearance, the garb in which grim Winter is wont to robe them.
coloringnounUS /ˈkʌlərɪŋ/
a digestible substance used to give color to food
From this reading Foss River had now become a glorious picture of vivid coloring.
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading Spring chases Winter, hoary, bitter, cruel Winter, in the hours of one night; and in turn Spring's delicate influence is overpowered with equal celerity by the more matured and unctuous ripeness of Summer.
dealingnounUS /ˈdiːlɪŋ/
method or manner of conduct in relation to others
From this reading The rapid passing of seasons, the abrupt break, the lightning change from one into another, is one of the many beauties of the climate of that fair land where there are no half measures in Nature's mode of dealing out from her varied store of moods.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading Spring chases Winter, hoary, bitter, cruel Winter, in the hours of one night; and in turn Spring's delicate influence is overpowered with equal celerity by the more matured and unctuous ripeness of Summer.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading LABLACHE FORCES THE FIGHT A month--just one month and the early spring has developed with almost tropical suddenness into a golden summer.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading LABLACHE FORCES THE FIGHT A month--just one month and the early spring has developed with almost tropical suddenness into a golden summer.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading Spring chases Winter, hoary, bitter, cruel Winter, in the hours of one night; and in turn Spring's delicate influence is overpowered with equal celerity by the more matured and unctuous ripeness of Summer.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading The rapid passing of seasons, the abrupt break, the lightning change from one into another, is one of the many beauties of the climate of that fair land where there are no half measures in Nature's mode of dealing out from her varied store of moods.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading LABLACHE FORCES THE FIGHT A month--just one month and the early spring has developed with almost tropical suddenness into a golden summer.
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading LABLACHE FORCES THE FIGHT A month--just one month and the early spring has developed with almost tropical suddenness into a golden summer.
Foss
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From this reading Foss River had now become a glorious picture of vivid coloring.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The rapid passing of seasons, the abrupt break, the lightning change from one into another, is one of the many beauties of the climate of that fair land where there are no half measures in Nature's mode of dealing out from her varied store of moods.
garbnounUS /ɡɑːrb/
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
From this reading The clumps of pine woods no longer present their tattered purplish appearance, the garb in which grim Winter is wont to robe them.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading Foss River had now become a glorious picture of vivid coloring.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading LABLACHE FORCES THE FIGHT A month--just one month and the early spring has developed with almost tropical suddenness into a golden summer.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading The clumps of pine woods no longer present their tattered purplish appearance, the garb in which grim Winter is wont to robe them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Foss River had now become a glorious picture of vivid coloring.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading The rapid passing of seasons, the abrupt break, the lightning change from one into another, is one of the many beauties of the climate of that fair land where there are no half measures in Nature's mode of dealing out from her varied store of moods.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LABLACHE FORCES THE FIGHT A month--just one month and the early spring has developed with almost tropical suddenness into a golden summer.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The rapid passing of seasons, the abrupt break, the lightning change from one into another, is one of the many beauties of the climate of that fair land where there are no half measures in Nature's mode of dealing out from her varied store of moods.
hoaryadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːri/
showing characteristics of age, especially having grey or white hair
From this reading Spring chases Winter, hoary, bitter, cruel Winter, in the hours of one night; and in turn Spring's delicate influence is overpowered with equal celerity by the more matured and unctuous ripeness of Summer.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Spring chases Winter, hoary, bitter, cruel Winter, in the hours of one night; and in turn Spring's delicate influence is overpowered with equal celerity by the more matured and unctuous ripeness of Summer.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The rapid passing of seasons, the abrupt break, the lightning change from one into another, is one of the many beauties of the climate of that fair land where there are no half measures in Nature's mode of dealing out from her varied store of moods.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Spring chases Winter, hoary, bitter, cruel Winter, in the hours of one night; and in turn Spring's delicate influence is overpowered with equal celerity by the more matured and unctuous ripeness of Summer.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading LABLACHE FORCES THE FIGHT A month--just one month and the early spring has developed with almost tropical suddenness into a golden summer.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The rapid passing of seasons, the abrupt break, the lightning change from one into another, is one of the many beauties of the climate of that fair land where there are no half measures in Nature's mode of dealing out from her varied store of moods.
and nothing more
From this reading LABLACHE FORCES THE FIGHT A month--just one month and the early spring has developed with almost tropical suddenness into a golden summer.
LABLACHE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LABLACHE FORCES THE FIGHT A month--just one month and the early spring has developed with almost tropical suddenness into a golden summer.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading The rapid passing of seasons, the abrupt break, the lightning change from one into another, is one of the many beauties of the climate of that fair land where there are no half measures in Nature's mode of dealing out from her varied store of moods.
abrupt electric discharge from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth accompanied by the emission of light
From this reading The rapid passing of seasons, the abrupt break, the lightning change from one into another, is one of the many beauties of the climate of that fair land where there are no half measures in Nature's mode of dealing out from her varied store of moods.
for more time
From this reading The clumps of pine woods no longer present their tattered purplish appearance, the garb in which grim Winter is wont to robe them.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The rapid passing of seasons, the abrupt break, the lightning change from one into another, is one of the many beauties of the climate of that fair land where there are no half measures in Nature's mode of dealing out from her varied store of moods.
maturedadjectiveUS /məˈtjʊrd/
fully ripe; at the height of bloom
From this reading Spring chases Winter, hoary, bitter, cruel Winter, in the hours of one night; and in turn Spring's delicate influence is overpowered with equal celerity by the more matured and unctuous ripeness of Summer.
measuresnounUS /ˈmeʒərz/
plural of “measure” — any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading The rapid passing of seasons, the abrupt break, the lightning change from one into another, is one of the many beauties of the climate of that fair land where there are no half measures in Nature's mode of dealing out from her varied store of moods.
modenounUS /moʊd/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The rapid passing of seasons, the abrupt break, the lightning change from one into another, is one of the many beauties of the climate of that fair land where there are no half measures in Nature's mode of dealing out from her varied store of moods.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading LABLACHE FORCES THE FIGHT A month--just one month and the early spring has developed with almost tropical suddenness into a golden summer.
moodsnounUS /muːdz/
plural of “mood” — a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading The rapid passing of seasons, the abrupt break, the lightning change from one into another, is one of the many beauties of the climate of that fair land where there are no half measures in Nature's mode of dealing out from her varied store of moods.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Spring chases Winter, hoary, bitter, cruel Winter, in the hours of one night; and in turn Spring's delicate influence is overpowered with equal celerity by the more matured and unctuous ripeness of Summer.
Nature'snounUS /ˈneɪtʃərz/
possessive form of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading The rapid passing of seasons, the abrupt break, the lightning change from one into another, is one of the many beauties of the climate of that fair land where there are no half measures in Nature's mode of dealing out from her varied store of moods.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Spring chases Winter, hoary, bitter, cruel Winter, in the hours of one night; and in turn Spring's delicate influence is overpowered with equal celerity by the more matured and unctuous ripeness of Summer.
not any; not one
From this reading The rapid passing of seasons, the abrupt break, the lightning change from one into another, is one of the many beauties of the climate of that fair land where there are no half measures in Nature's mode of dealing out from her varied store of moods.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Foss River had now become a glorious picture of vivid coloring.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The rapid passing of seasons, the abrupt break, the lightning change from one into another, is one of the many beauties of the climate of that fair land where there are no half measures in Nature's mode of dealing out from her varied store of moods.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading LABLACHE FORCES THE FIGHT A month--just one month and the early spring has developed with almost tropical suddenness into a golden summer.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The rapid passing of seasons, the abrupt break, the lightning change from one into another, is one of the many beauties of the climate of that fair land where there are no half measures in Nature's mode of dealing out from her varied store of moods.
overpoweredverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈpaʊərd/
past form of “overpower” — overcome by superior force
From this reading Spring chases Winter, hoary, bitter, cruel Winter, in the hours of one night; and in turn Spring's delicate influence is overpowered with equal celerity by the more matured and unctuous ripeness of Summer.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading The rapid passing of seasons, the abrupt break, the lightning change from one into another, is one of the many beauties of the climate of that fair land where there are no half measures in Nature's mode of dealing out from her varied store of moods.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading Foss River had now become a glorious picture of vivid coloring.
pinenounUS /paɪn/
a coniferous tree
From this reading The clumps of pine woods no longer present their tattered purplish appearance, the garb in which grim Winter is wont to robe them.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The clumps of pine woods no longer present their tattered purplish appearance, the garb in which grim Winter is wont to robe them.
purplishadjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrplɪʃ/
of a color intermediate between red and blue
From this reading The clumps of pine woods no longer present their tattered purplish appearance, the garb in which grim Winter is wont to robe them.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading The rapid passing of seasons, the abrupt break, the lightning change from one into another, is one of the many beauties of the climate of that fair land where there are no half measures in Nature's mode of dealing out from her varied store of moods.
ripenessnoun
the state of being ripe
From this reading Spring chases Winter, hoary, bitter, cruel Winter, in the hours of one night; and in turn Spring's delicate influence is overpowered with equal celerity by the more matured and unctuous ripeness of Summer.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Foss River had now become a glorious picture of vivid coloring.
robenounUS /roʊb/
any loose flowing garment
From this reading The clumps of pine woods no longer present their tattered purplish appearance, the garb in which grim Winter is wont to robe them.
seasonsnounUS /ˈsiːzənz/
plural of “season” — a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading The rapid passing of seasons, the abrupt break, the lightning change from one into another, is one of the many beauties of the climate of that fair land where there are no half measures in Nature's mode of dealing out from her varied store of moods.
the season of growth
From this reading LABLACHE FORCES THE FIGHT A month--just one month and the early spring has developed with almost tropical suddenness into a golden summer.
Spring'snounUS /sprɪŋz/
possessive form of “spring” — the season of growth
From this reading Spring chases Winter, hoary, bitter, cruel Winter, in the hours of one night; and in turn Spring's delicate influence is overpowered with equal celerity by the more matured and unctuous ripeness of Summer.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading The rapid passing of seasons, the abrupt break, the lightning change from one into another, is one of the many beauties of the climate of that fair land where there are no half measures in Nature's mode of dealing out from her varied store of moods.
suddennessnounUS /ˈsʌdənnəs/
the quality of happening with headlong haste or without warning
From this reading LABLACHE FORCES THE FIGHT A month--just one month and the early spring has developed with almost tropical suddenness into a golden summer.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading LABLACHE FORCES THE FIGHT A month--just one month and the early spring has developed with almost tropical suddenness into a golden summer.
tatteredadjectiveUS /ˈtætərd/
worn to shreds; or wearing torn or ragged clothing
From this reading The clumps of pine woods no longer present their tattered purplish appearance, the garb in which grim Winter is wont to robe them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The rapid passing of seasons, the abrupt break, the lightning change from one into another, is one of the many beauties of the climate of that fair land where there are no half measures in Nature's mode of dealing out from her varied store of moods.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LABLACHE FORCES THE FIGHT A month--just one month and the early spring has developed with almost tropical suddenness into a golden summer.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The clumps of pine woods no longer present their tattered purplish appearance, the garb in which grim Winter is wont to robe them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The clumps of pine woods no longer present their tattered purplish appearance, the garb in which grim Winter is wont to robe them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The rapid passing of seasons, the abrupt break, the lightning change from one into another, is one of the many beauties of the climate of that fair land where there are no half measures in Nature's mode of dealing out from her varied store of moods.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The clumps of pine woods no longer present their tattered purplish appearance, the garb in which grim Winter is wont to robe them.
tropicaladjectiveUS /ˈtrɑːpɪkəl/
relating to or situated in or characteristic of the tropics (the region on either side of the equator)
From this reading LABLACHE FORCES THE FIGHT A month--just one month and the early spring has developed with almost tropical suddenness into a golden summer.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Spring chases Winter, hoary, bitter, cruel Winter, in the hours of one night; and in turn Spring's delicate influence is overpowered with equal celerity by the more matured and unctuous ripeness of Summer.
unctuousadjectiveUS /ˈʌŋtʃwəs/
unpleasantly and excessively suave or ingratiating in manner or speech
From this reading Spring chases Winter, hoary, bitter, cruel Winter, in the hours of one night; and in turn Spring's delicate influence is overpowered with equal celerity by the more matured and unctuous ripeness of Summer.
variedadjectiveUS /ˈverid/
characterized by variety
From this reading The rapid passing of seasons, the abrupt break, the lightning change from one into another, is one of the many beauties of the climate of that fair land where there are no half measures in Nature's mode of dealing out from her varied store of moods.
vividadjectiveUS /ˈvɪvəd/
evoking lifelike images within the mind
From this reading Foss River had now become a glorious picture of vivid coloring.
in or at the place that
From this reading The rapid passing of seasons, the abrupt break, the lightning change from one into another, is one of the many beauties of the climate of that fair land where there are no half measures in Nature's mode of dealing out from her varied store of moods.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The clumps of pine woods no longer present their tattered purplish appearance, the garb in which grim Winter is wont to robe them.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Spring chases Winter, hoary, bitter, cruel Winter, in the hours of one night; and in turn Spring's delicate influence is overpowered with equal celerity by the more matured and unctuous ripeness of Summer.
in the company of; together with
From this reading LABLACHE FORCES THE FIGHT A month--just one month and the early spring has developed with almost tropical suddenness into a golden summer.
wontnounUS /woʊnt/
an established custom
From this reading The clumps of pine woods no longer present their tattered purplish appearance, the garb in which grim Winter is wont to robe them.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading The clumps of pine woods no longer present their tattered purplish appearance, the garb in which grim Winter is wont to robe them.
