used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WEDNESDAY came, a glamorous day in early September.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading A breath of autumn had blown upon the mountains in the night, leaving the air inspiring--tingling cool in the shade, tingling hot in the sun.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The white clouds were vagabonds of May time, though the birds were already getting together in flocks, chattering, restless for migration.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Now at night instead of the bright come-and-go of fireflies there was a mild and steady lamping of glowworms in the evening grass.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Now at night instead of the bright come-and-go of fireflies there was a mild and steady lamping of glowworms in the evening grass.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading A breath of autumn had blown upon the mountains in the night, leaving the air inspiring--tingling cool in the shade, tingling hot in the sun.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading The white clouds were vagabonds of May time, though the birds were already getting together in flocks, chattering, restless for migration.
blownadjectiveUS /bloʊn/
being moved or acted upon by moving air or vapor
From this reading A breath of autumn had blown upon the mountains in the night, leaving the air inspiring--tingling cool in the shade, tingling hot in the sun.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading A breath of autumn had blown upon the mountains in the night, leaving the air inspiring--tingling cool in the shade, tingling hot in the sun.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Now at night instead of the bright come-and-go of fireflies there was a mild and steady lamping of glowworms in the evening grass.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading WEDNESDAY came, a glamorous day in early September.
chatteringnounUS /ˈtʃætərɪŋ/
the rapid series of noises made by the parts of a machine
From this reading The white clouds were vagabonds of May time, though the birds were already getting together in flocks, chattering, restless for migration.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading The white clouds were vagabonds of May time, though the birds were already getting together in flocks, chattering, restless for migration.
come-and-go
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From this reading Now at night instead of the bright come-and-go of fireflies there was a mild and steady lamping of glowworms in the evening grass.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading A breath of autumn had blown upon the mountains in the night, leaving the air inspiring--tingling cool in the shade, tingling hot in the sun.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading WEDNESDAY came, a glamorous day in early September.
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 WEDNESDAY came, a glamorous day in early September.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Now at night instead of the bright come-and-go of fireflies there was a mild and steady lamping of glowworms in the evening grass.
firefliesnounUS /ˈfaɪərflaɪz/
plural of “firefly” — tropical American click beetle having bright luminous spots
From this reading Now at night instead of the bright come-and-go of fireflies there was a mild and steady lamping of glowworms in the evening grass.
flocksnounUS /flɑːks/
plural of “flock” — a church congregation guided by a pastor
From this reading The white clouds were vagabonds of May time, though the birds were already getting together in flocks, chattering, restless for migration.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The white clouds were vagabonds of May time, though the birds were already getting together in flocks, chattering, restless for migration.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading The white clouds were vagabonds of May time, though the birds were already getting together in flocks, chattering, restless for migration.
glamorousadjectiveUS /ˈɡlæmərəs/
having an air of allure, romance and excitement
From this reading WEDNESDAY came, a glamorous day in early September.
glowworms
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From this reading Now at night instead of the bright come-and-go of fireflies there was a mild and steady lamping of glowworms in the evening grass.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading Now at night instead of the bright come-and-go of fireflies there was a mild and steady lamping of glowworms in the evening grass.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A breath of autumn had blown upon the mountains in the night, leaving the air inspiring--tingling cool in the shade, tingling hot in the sun.
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 A breath of autumn had blown upon the mountains in the night, leaving the air inspiring--tingling cool in the shade, tingling hot in the sun.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WEDNESDAY came, a glamorous day in early September.
inspiringadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪrɪŋ/
stimulating or exalting to the spirit
From this reading A breath of autumn had blown upon the mountains in the night, leaving the air inspiring--tingling cool in the shade, tingling hot in the sun.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Now at night instead of the bright come-and-go of fireflies there was a mild and steady lamping of glowworms in the evening grass.
lamping
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From this reading Now at night instead of the bright come-and-go of fireflies there was a mild and steady lamping of glowworms in the evening grass.
the act of departing
From this reading A breath of autumn had blown upon the mountains in the night, leaving the air inspiring--tingling cool in the shade, tingling hot in the sun.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The white clouds were vagabonds of May time, though the birds were already getting together in flocks, chattering, restless for migration.
migrationnounUS /maɪˈɡreɪʃən/
the movement of persons from one country or locality to another
From this reading The white clouds were vagabonds of May time, though the birds were already getting together in flocks, chattering, restless for migration.
mildadjectiveUS /maɪld/
moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme
From this reading Now at night instead of the bright come-and-go of fireflies there was a mild and steady lamping of glowworms in the evening grass.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading A breath of autumn had blown upon the mountains in the night, leaving the air inspiring--tingling cool in the shade, tingling hot in the sun.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A breath of autumn had blown upon the mountains in the night, leaving the air inspiring--tingling cool in the shade, tingling hot in the sun.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now at night instead of the bright come-and-go of fireflies there was a mild and steady lamping of glowworms in the evening grass.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A breath of autumn had blown upon the mountains in the night, leaving the air inspiring--tingling cool in the shade, tingling hot in the sun.
restlessadjectiveUS /ˈrestləs/
worried and uneasy
From this reading The white clouds were vagabonds of May time, though the birds were already getting together in flocks, chattering, restless for migration.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading WEDNESDAY came, a glamorous day in early September.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading A breath of autumn had blown upon the mountains in the night, leaving the air inspiring--tingling cool in the shade, tingling hot in the sun.
make steady
From this reading Now at night instead of the bright come-and-go of fireflies there was a mild and steady lamping of glowworms in the evening grass.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading A breath of autumn had blown upon the mountains in the night, leaving the air inspiring--tingling cool in the shade, tingling hot in the sun.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WEDDING.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Now at night instead of the bright come-and-go of fireflies there was a mild and steady lamping of glowworms in the evening grass.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The white clouds were vagabonds of May time, though the birds were already getting together in flocks, chattering, restless for migration.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The white clouds were vagabonds of May time, though the birds were already getting together in flocks, chattering, restless for migration.
tinglingadjectiveUS /ˈtɪŋɡəlɪŋ/
exciting by touching lightly so as to cause laughter or twitching movements
From this reading A breath of autumn had blown upon the mountains in the night, leaving the air inspiring--tingling cool in the shade, tingling hot in the sun.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading The white clouds were vagabonds of May time, though the birds were already getting together in flocks, chattering, restless for migration.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A breath of autumn had blown upon the mountains in the night, leaving the air inspiring--tingling cool in the shade, tingling hot in the sun.
vagabondsnounUS /ˈvæɡəbɑːndz/
plural of “vagabond” — anything that resembles a vagabond in having no fixed place
From this reading The white clouds were vagabonds of May time, though the birds were already getting together in flocks, chattering, restless for migration.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Now at night instead of the bright come-and-go of fireflies there was a mild and steady lamping of glowworms in the evening grass.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading THE WEDDING.
WEDNESDAYnounUS /ˈwenzdi/
the fourth day of the week; the third working day
From this reading WEDNESDAY came, a glamorous day in early September.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The white clouds were vagabonds of May time, though the birds were already getting together in flocks, chattering, restless for migration.
a Caucasian
From this reading The white clouds were vagabonds of May time, though the birds were already getting together in flocks, chattering, restless for migration.
