used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The autumn rains had transformed the hot, dry prairie into a fresh green carpet starred with late blossoms that would persist until frost.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading When he once more looked out upon the world with sane eyes September was far advanced.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The winds were tearing the ripened leaves front the branches and heaping them in windrows of scarlet and gold; the rustling of their fall whispered through the air.
Alagwa
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From this reading JACK’S relapse lasted longer than either the surgeon or Alagwa had anticipated.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The winds were tearing the ripened leaves front the branches and heaping them in windrows of scarlet and gold; the rustling of their fall whispered through the air.
anewadverbUS /əˈnuː/
again but in a new or different way
From this reading When the emotions of the day cumulated in the rush of blood that ruptured anew the delicate half-healed membranes of his brain August lay hot upon the land.
anticipatedadjectiveUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading JACK’S relapse lasted longer than either the surgeon or Alagwa had anticipated.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading When the emotions of the day cumulated in the rush of blood that ruptured anew the delicate half-healed membranes of his brain August lay hot upon the land.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading The autumn rains had transformed the hot, dry prairie into a fresh green carpet starred with late blossoms that would persist until frost.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading When the emotions of the day cumulated in the rush of blood that ruptured anew the delicate half-healed membranes of his brain August lay hot upon the land.
blossomsnounUS /ˈblɑːsəmz/
plural of “blossom” — reproductive organ of angiosperm plants especially one having showy or colorful parts
From this reading The autumn rains had transformed the hot, dry prairie into a fresh green carpet starred with late blossoms that would persist until frost.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading When the emotions of the day cumulated in the rush of blood that ruptured anew the delicate half-healed membranes of his brain August lay hot upon the land.
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading The winds were tearing the ripened leaves front the branches and heaping them in windrows of scarlet and gold; the rustling of their fall whispered through the air.
carpetnounUS /ˈkɑːrpət/
floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading The autumn rains had transformed the hot, dry prairie into a fresh green carpet starred with late blossoms that would persist until frost.
cumulated
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From this reading When the emotions of the day cumulated in the rush of blood that ruptured anew the delicate half-healed membranes of his brain August lay hot upon the land.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading When the emotions of the day cumulated in the rush of blood that ruptured anew the delicate half-healed membranes of his brain August lay hot upon the land.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading When the emotions of the day cumulated in the rush of blood that ruptured anew the delicate half-healed membranes of his brain August lay hot upon the land.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading The autumn rains had transformed the hot, dry prairie into a fresh green carpet starred with late blossoms that would persist until frost.
one or the other of two
From this reading JACK’S relapse lasted longer than either the surgeon or Alagwa had anticipated.
emotionsnounUS /ɪˈmoʊʃənz/
plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling
From this reading When the emotions of the day cumulated in the rush of blood that ruptured anew the delicate half-healed membranes of his brain August lay hot upon the land.
opinion or judgment
From this reading When he once more looked out upon the world with sane eyes September was far advanced.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading The winds were tearing the ripened leaves front the branches and heaping them in windrows of scarlet and gold; the rustling of their fall whispered through the air.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading When he once more looked out upon the world with sane eyes September was far advanced.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading The autumn rains had transformed the hot, dry prairie into a fresh green carpet starred with late blossoms that would persist until frost.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading The winds were tearing the ripened leaves front the branches and heaping them in windrows of scarlet and gold; the rustling of their fall whispered through the air.
frostnounUS /frɔːst/
ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
From this reading The autumn rains had transformed the hot, dry prairie into a fresh green carpet starred with late blossoms that would persist until frost.
coins made of gold
From this reading The winds were tearing the ripened leaves front the branches and heaping them in windrows of scarlet and gold; the rustling of their fall whispered through the air.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading The autumn rains had transformed the hot, dry prairie into a fresh green carpet starred with late blossoms that would persist until frost.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading JACK’S relapse lasted longer than either the surgeon or Alagwa had anticipated.
half-healed
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From this reading When the emotions of the day cumulated in the rush of blood that ruptured anew the delicate half-healed membranes of his brain August lay hot upon the land.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When he once more looked out upon the world with sane eyes September was far advanced.
heapingverbUS /ˈhiːpɪŋ/
-ing form of “heap” — bestow in large quantities
From this reading The winds were tearing the ripened leaves front the branches and heaping them in windrows of scarlet and gold; the rustling of their fall whispered through the air.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When the emotions of the day cumulated in the rush of blood that ruptured anew the delicate half-healed membranes of his brain August lay hot upon the land.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading When the emotions of the day cumulated in the rush of blood that ruptured anew the delicate half-healed membranes of his brain August lay hot upon the land.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When the emotions of the day cumulated in the rush of blood that ruptured anew the delicate half-healed membranes of his brain August lay hot upon the land.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The autumn rains had transformed the hot, dry prairie into a fresh green carpet starred with late blossoms that would persist until frost.
JACK'SnounUS /dʒæks/
possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount
From this reading JACK’S relapse lasted longer than either the surgeon or Alagwa had anticipated.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading When the emotions of the day cumulated in the rush of blood that ruptured anew the delicate half-healed membranes of his brain August lay hot upon the land.
lastedverbUS /ˈlæstəd/
past form of “last” — persist for a specified period of time
From this reading JACK’S relapse lasted longer than either the surgeon or Alagwa had anticipated.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading The autumn rains had transformed the hot, dry prairie into a fresh green carpet starred with late blossoms that would persist until frost.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading When the emotions of the day cumulated in the rush of blood that ruptured anew the delicate half-healed membranes of his brain August lay hot upon the land.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading The winds were tearing the ripened leaves front the branches and heaping them in windrows of scarlet and gold; the rustling of their fall whispered through the air.
for more time
From this reading JACK’S relapse lasted longer than either the surgeon or Alagwa had anticipated.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading When he once more looked out upon the world with sane eyes September was far advanced.
membranesnounUS /ˈmembreɪnz/
plural of “membrane” — a thin pliable sheet of material
From this reading When the emotions of the day cumulated in the rush of blood that ruptured anew the delicate half-healed membranes of his brain August lay hot upon the land.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading When he once more looked out upon the world with sane eyes September was far advanced.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When the emotions of the day cumulated in the rush of blood that ruptured anew the delicate half-healed membranes of his brain August lay hot upon the land.
on one occasion
From this reading When he once more looked out upon the world with sane eyes September was far advanced.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading JACK’S relapse lasted longer than either the surgeon or Alagwa had anticipated.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When he once more looked out upon the world with sane eyes September was far advanced.
persistverbUS /pərˈsɪst/
continue to exist
From this reading The autumn rains had transformed the hot, dry prairie into a fresh green carpet starred with late blossoms that would persist until frost.
prairienounUS /ˈpreri/
a treeless grassy plain
From this reading The autumn rains had transformed the hot, dry prairie into a fresh green carpet starred with late blossoms that would persist until frost.
rainsnounUS /reɪnz/
plural of “rain” — water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading The autumn rains had transformed the hot, dry prairie into a fresh green carpet starred with late blossoms that would persist until frost.
relapseverbUS /riˈlæps/
deteriorate in health
From this reading JACK’S relapse lasted longer than either the surgeon or Alagwa had anticipated.
ripenedadjectiveUS /ˈraɪpənd/
of wines, fruit, cheeses; having reached a desired or final condition; (“aged” pronounced as one syllable)
From this reading The winds were tearing the ripened leaves front the branches and heaping them in windrows of scarlet and gold; the rustling of their fall whispered through the air.
rupturedverbUS /ˈrʌptʃərd/
past form of “rupture” — separate or cause to separate abruptly
From this reading When the emotions of the day cumulated in the rush of blood that ruptured anew the delicate half-healed membranes of his brain August lay hot upon the land.
move hurridly
From this reading When the emotions of the day cumulated in the rush of blood that ruptured anew the delicate half-healed membranes of his brain August lay hot upon the land.
rustlingnounUS /ˈrʌslɪŋ/
the stealing of cattle
From this reading The winds were tearing the ripened leaves front the branches and heaping them in windrows of scarlet and gold; the rustling of their fall whispered through the air.
saneadjectiveUS /seɪn/
mentally healthy; free from mental disorder
From this reading When he once more looked out upon the world with sane eyes September was far advanced.
scarletnounUS /ˈskɑːrlət/
a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge
From this reading The winds were tearing the ripened leaves front the branches and heaping them in windrows of scarlet and gold; the rustling of their fall whispered through the air.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading When he once more looked out upon the world with sane eyes September was far advanced.
starredadjectiveUS /stɑːrd/
marked with an asterisk
From this reading The autumn rains had transformed the hot, dry prairie into a fresh green carpet starred with late blossoms that would persist until frost.
surgeonnounUS /ˈsɜːrdʒən/
a physician who specializes in surgery
From this reading JACK’S relapse lasted longer than either the surgeon or Alagwa had anticipated.
tearingnounUS /ˈterɪŋ/
shedding tears
From this reading The winds were tearing the ripened leaves front the branches and heaping them in windrows of scarlet and gold; the rustling of their fall whispered through the air.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading JACK’S relapse lasted longer than either the surgeon or Alagwa had anticipated.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When the emotions of the day cumulated in the rush of blood that ruptured anew the delicate half-healed membranes of his brain August lay hot upon the land.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JACK’S relapse lasted longer than either the surgeon or Alagwa had anticipated.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The winds were tearing the ripened leaves front the branches and heaping them in windrows of scarlet and gold; the rustling of their fall whispered through the air.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The winds were tearing the ripened leaves front the branches and heaping them in windrows of scarlet and gold; the rustling of their fall whispered through the air.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The winds were tearing the ripened leaves front the branches and heaping them in windrows of scarlet and gold; the rustling of their fall whispered through the air.
transformedadjectiveUS /trænˈsfɔːrmd/
given a completely different form or appearance
From this reading The autumn rains had transformed the hot, dry prairie into a fresh green carpet starred with late blossoms that would persist until frost.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The autumn rains had transformed the hot, dry prairie into a fresh green carpet starred with late blossoms that would persist until frost.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading When the emotions of the day cumulated in the rush of blood that ruptured anew the delicate half-healed membranes of his brain August lay hot upon the land.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When he once more looked out upon the world with sane eyes September was far advanced.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The winds were tearing the ripened leaves front the branches and heaping them in windrows of scarlet and gold; the rustling of their fall whispered through the air.
at the time that
From this reading When the emotions of the day cumulated in the rush of blood that ruptured anew the delicate half-healed membranes of his brain August lay hot upon the land.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading The winds were tearing the ripened leaves front the branches and heaping them in windrows of scarlet and gold; the rustling of their fall whispered through the air.
windrows
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From this reading The winds were tearing the ripened leaves front the branches and heaping them in windrows of scarlet and gold; the rustling of their fall whispered through the air.
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The winds were tearing the ripened leaves front the branches and heaping them in windrows of scarlet and gold; the rustling of their fall whispered through the air.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When he once more looked out upon the world with sane eyes September was far advanced.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading When he once more looked out upon the world with sane eyes September was far advanced.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The autumn rains had transformed the hot, dry prairie into a fresh green carpet starred with late blossoms that would persist until frost.
