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From this reading NICE, April 2, 1765.
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From this reading NICE, April 2, 1765.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DEAR DOCTOR,--As I have now passed a second winter at Nice I think myself qualified to make some further remarks on this climate.
accompaniedadjectiveUS /əˈkʌmpənid/
having companions or an escort
From this reading The south winds generally predominate in the wet season at Nice: but this winter the rain was accompanied with every wind that blows, except the south; though the most frequent were those that came from the east and north quarters.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The south winds generally predominate in the wet season at Nice: but this winter the rain was accompanied with every wind that blows, except the south; though the most frequent were those that came from the east and north quarters.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading During the heats of last summer, I flattered myself with the prospect of the fine weather I should enjoy in the winter; but neither I, nor any person in this country, could foresee the rainy weather that prevailed from the middle of November, till the twentieth of March.
AprilnounUS /ˈeɪprəl/
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading NICE, April 2, 1765.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading DEAR DOCTOR,--As I have now passed a second winter at Nice I think myself qualified to make some further remarks on this climate.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading DEAR DOCTOR,--As I have now passed a second winter at Nice I think myself qualified to make some further remarks on this climate.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In this short period of four months, we have had fifty-six days of rain, which I take to be a greater quantity than generally falls during the six worst months of the year in the county of Middlesex, especially as it was, for the most part, a heavy, continued rain.
blowsnounUS /bloʊz/
plural of “blow” — a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon
From this reading The south winds generally predominate in the wet season at Nice: but this winter the rain was accompanied with every wind that blows, except the south; though the most frequent were those that came from the east and north quarters.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading During the heats of last summer, I flattered myself with the prospect of the fine weather I should enjoy in the winter; but neither I, nor any person in this country, could foresee the rainy weather that prevailed from the middle of November, till the twentieth of March.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The south winds generally predominate in the wet season at Nice: but this winter the rain was accompanied with every wind that blows, except the south; though the most frequent were those that came from the east and north quarters.
climatenounUS /ˈklaɪmət/
the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time
From this reading DEAR DOCTOR,--As I have now passed a second winter at Nice I think myself qualified to make some further remarks on this climate.
continuedadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːd/
without stop or interruption
From this reading In this short period of four months, we have had fifty-six days of rain, which I take to be a greater quantity than generally falls during the six worst months of the year in the county of Middlesex, especially as it was, for the most part, a heavy, continued rain.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading During the heats of last summer, I flattered myself with the prospect of the fine weather I should enjoy in the winter; but neither I, nor any person in this country, could foresee the rainy weather that prevailed from the middle of November, till the twentieth of March.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading During the heats of last summer, I flattered myself with the prospect of the fine weather I should enjoy in the winter; but neither I, nor any person in this country, could foresee the rainy weather that prevailed from the middle of November, till the twentieth of March.
countynounUS /ˈkaʊnti/
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading In this short period of four months, we have had fifty-six days of rain, which I take to be a greater quantity than generally falls during the six worst months of the year in the county of Middlesex, especially as it was, for the most part, a heavy, continued rain.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading In this short period of four months, we have had fifty-six days of rain, which I take to be a greater quantity than generally falls during the six worst months of the year in the county of Middlesex, especially as it was, for the most part, a heavy, continued rain.
DEARadjectiveUS /dɪr/
dearly loved
From this reading DEAR DOCTOR,--As I have now passed a second winter at Nice I think myself qualified to make some further remarks on this climate.
DOCTORnounUS /ˈdɑːktər/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading DEAR DOCTOR,--As I have now passed a second winter at Nice I think myself qualified to make some further remarks on this climate.
DuringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the heats of last summer, I flattered myself with the prospect of the fine weather I should enjoy in the winter; but neither I, nor any person in this country, could foresee the rainy weather that prevailed from the middle of November, till the twentieth of March.
eastnounUS /iːst/
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading The south winds generally predominate in the wet season at Nice: but this winter the rain was accompanied with every wind that blows, except the south; though the most frequent were those that came from the east and north quarters.
enjoyverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪ/
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading During the heats of last summer, I flattered myself with the prospect of the fine weather I should enjoy in the winter; but neither I, nor any person in this country, could foresee the rainy weather that prevailed from the middle of November, till the twentieth of March.
especiallyadverbUS /əˈspeʃli/
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading In this short period of four months, we have had fifty-six days of rain, which I take to be a greater quantity than generally falls during the six worst months of the year in the county of Middlesex, especially as it was, for the most part, a heavy, continued rain.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The south winds generally predominate in the wet season at Nice: but this winter the rain was accompanied with every wind that blows, except the south; though the most frequent were those that came from the east and north quarters.
exceptprepositionUS /ɪkˈsept/
apart from; not including
From this reading The south winds generally predominate in the wet season at Nice: but this winter the rain was accompanied with every wind that blows, except the south; though the most frequent were those that came from the east and north quarters.
fallsnounUS /fɔːlz/
the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)
From this reading In this short period of four months, we have had fifty-six days of rain, which I take to be a greater quantity than generally falls during the six worst months of the year in the county of Middlesex, especially as it was, for the most part, a heavy, continued rain.
fifty-sixadjective
being six more than fifty
From this reading In this short period of four months, we have had fifty-six days of rain, which I take to be a greater quantity than generally falls during the six worst months of the year in the county of Middlesex, especially as it was, for the most part, a heavy, continued rain.
fineadjectiveUS /faɪn/
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading During the heats of last summer, I flattered myself with the prospect of the fine weather I should enjoy in the winter; but neither I, nor any person in this country, could foresee the rainy weather that prevailed from the middle of November, till the twentieth of March.
flatteredverbUS /ˈflætərd/
past form of “flatter” — praise somewhat dishonestly
From this reading During the heats of last summer, I flattered myself with the prospect of the fine weather I should enjoy in the winter; but neither I, nor any person in this country, could foresee the rainy weather that prevailed from the middle of November, till the twentieth of March.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In this short period of four months, we have had fifty-six days of rain, which I take to be a greater quantity than generally falls during the six worst months of the year in the county of Middlesex, especially as it was, for the most part, a heavy, continued rain.
foreseeverbUS /fɔːrˈsiː/
realize beforehand
From this reading During the heats of last summer, I flattered myself with the prospect of the fine weather I should enjoy in the winter; but neither I, nor any person in this country, could foresee the rainy weather that prevailed from the middle of November, till the twentieth of March.
fournounUS /fɔːr/
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading In this short period of four months, we have had fifty-six days of rain, which I take to be a greater quantity than generally falls during the six worst months of the year in the county of Middlesex, especially as it was, for the most part, a heavy, continued rain.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading The south winds generally predominate in the wet season at Nice: but this winter the rain was accompanied with every wind that blows, except the south; though the most frequent were those that came from the east and north quarters.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading During the heats of last summer, I flattered myself with the prospect of the fine weather I should enjoy in the winter; but neither I, nor any person in this country, could foresee the rainy weather that prevailed from the middle of November, till the twentieth of March.
furtheradverbUS /ˈfɜːrðər/
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading DEAR DOCTOR,--As I have now passed a second winter at Nice I think myself qualified to make some further remarks on this climate.
generallyadverbUS /ˈdʒenərəli/
usually; as a rule
From this reading In this short period of four months, we have had fifty-six days of rain, which I take to be a greater quantity than generally falls during the six worst months of the year in the county of Middlesex, especially as it was, for the most part, a heavy, continued rain.
greateradjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtər/
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading In this short period of four months, we have had fifty-six days of rain, which I take to be a greater quantity than generally falls during the six worst months of the year in the county of Middlesex, especially as it was, for the most part, a heavy, continued rain.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In this short period of four months, we have had fifty-six days of rain, which I take to be a greater quantity than generally falls during the six worst months of the year in the county of Middlesex, especially as it was, for the most part, a heavy, continued rain.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading DEAR DOCTOR,--As I have now passed a second winter at Nice I think myself qualified to make some further remarks on this climate.
heatsnounUS /hiːts/
plural of “heat” — a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading During the heats of last summer, I flattered myself with the prospect of the fine weather I should enjoy in the winter; but neither I, nor any person in this country, could foresee the rainy weather that prevailed from the middle of November, till the twentieth of March.
heavyadjectiveUS /ˈhevi/
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading In this short period of four months, we have had fifty-six days of rain, which I take to be a greater quantity than generally falls during the six worst months of the year in the county of Middlesex, especially as it was, for the most part, a heavy, continued rain.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading DEAR DOCTOR,--As I have now passed a second winter at Nice I think myself qualified to make some further remarks on this climate.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading During the heats of last summer, I flattered myself with the prospect of the fine weather I should enjoy in the winter; but neither I, nor any person in this country, could foresee the rainy weather that prevailed from the middle of November, till the twentieth of March.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In this short period of four months, we have had fifty-six days of rain, which I take to be a greater quantity than generally falls during the six worst months of the year in the county of Middlesex, especially as it was, for the most part, a heavy, continued rain.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading During the heats of last summer, I flattered myself with the prospect of the fine weather I should enjoy in the winter; but neither I, nor any person in this country, could foresee the rainy weather that prevailed from the middle of November, till the twentieth of March.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading DEAR DOCTOR,--As I have now passed a second winter at Nice I think myself qualified to make some further remarks on this climate.
MarchverbUS /mɑːrtʃ/
march in a procession
From this reading During the heats of last summer, I flattered myself with the prospect of the fine weather I should enjoy in the winter; but neither I, nor any person in this country, could foresee the rainy weather that prevailed from the middle of November, till the twentieth of March.
middlenounUS /ˈmɪdəl/
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading During the heats of last summer, I flattered myself with the prospect of the fine weather I should enjoy in the winter; but neither I, nor any person in this country, could foresee the rainy weather that prevailed from the middle of November, till the twentieth of March.
Middlesex
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From this reading In this short period of four months, we have had fifty-six days of rain, which I take to be a greater quantity than generally falls during the six worst months of the year in the county of Middlesex, especially as it was, for the most part, a heavy, continued rain.
monthsnounUS /mʌnθs/
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading In this short period of four months, we have had fifty-six days of rain, which I take to be a greater quantity than generally falls during the six worst months of the year in the county of Middlesex, especially as it was, for the most part, a heavy, continued rain.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading In this short period of four months, we have had fifty-six days of rain, which I take to be a greater quantity than generally falls during the six worst months of the year in the county of Middlesex, especially as it was, for the most part, a heavy, continued rain.
myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading DEAR DOCTOR,--As I have now passed a second winter at Nice I think myself qualified to make some further remarks on this climate.
neitherdeterminerUS /ˈniːðər/
not one and not the other of two
From this reading During the heats of last summer, I flattered myself with the prospect of the fine weather I should enjoy in the winter; but neither I, nor any person in this country, could foresee the rainy weather that prevailed from the middle of November, till the twentieth of March.
NICEadjectiveUS /naɪs/
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading NICE, April 2, 1765.
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading During the heats of last summer, I flattered myself with the prospect of the fine weather I should enjoy in the winter; but neither I, nor any person in this country, could foresee the rainy weather that prevailed from the middle of November, till the twentieth of March.
northnounUS /nɔːrθ/
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The south winds generally predominate in the wet season at Nice: but this winter the rain was accompanied with every wind that blows, except the south; though the most frequent were those that came from the east and north quarters.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading During the heats of last summer, I flattered myself with the prospect of the fine weather I should enjoy in the winter; but neither I, nor any person in this country, could foresee the rainy weather that prevailed from the middle of November, till the twentieth of March.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading DEAR DOCTOR,--As I have now passed a second winter at Nice I think myself qualified to make some further remarks on this climate.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading During the heats of last summer, I flattered myself with the prospect of the fine weather I should enjoy in the winter; but neither I, nor any person in this country, could foresee the rainy weather that prevailed from the middle of November, till the twentieth of March.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading DEAR DOCTOR,--As I have now passed a second winter at Nice I think myself qualified to make some further remarks on this climate.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading In this short period of four months, we have had fifty-six days of rain, which I take to be a greater quantity than generally falls during the six worst months of the year in the county of Middlesex, especially as it was, for the most part, a heavy, continued rain.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading DEAR DOCTOR,--As I have now passed a second winter at Nice I think myself qualified to make some further remarks on this climate.
periodnounUS /ˈpɪriəd/
an amount of time
From this reading In this short period of four months, we have had fifty-six days of rain, which I take to be a greater quantity than generally falls during the six worst months of the year in the county of Middlesex, especially as it was, for the most part, a heavy, continued rain.
personnounUS /ˈpɜːrsən/
a human being
From this reading During the heats of last summer, I flattered myself with the prospect of the fine weather I should enjoy in the winter; but neither I, nor any person in this country, could foresee the rainy weather that prevailed from the middle of November, till the twentieth of March.
predominateverbUS /prɪˈdɑːməneɪt/
be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
From this reading The south winds generally predominate in the wet season at Nice: but this winter the rain was accompanied with every wind that blows, except the south; though the most frequent were those that came from the east and north quarters.
prevailedverbUS /prɪˈveɪld/
past form of “prevail” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
From this reading During the heats of last summer, I flattered myself with the prospect of the fine weather I should enjoy in the winter; but neither I, nor any person in this country, could foresee the rainy weather that prevailed from the middle of November, till the twentieth of March.
prospectnounUS /ˈprɑːspekt/
the possibility of future success
From this reading During the heats of last summer, I flattered myself with the prospect of the fine weather I should enjoy in the winter; but neither I, nor any person in this country, could foresee the rainy weather that prevailed from the middle of November, till the twentieth of March.
qualifiedadjectiveUS /ˈkwɑːləfaɪd/
meeting the proper standards and requirements and training for an office or position or task
From this reading DEAR DOCTOR,--As I have now passed a second winter at Nice I think myself qualified to make some further remarks on this climate.
quantitynounUS /ˈkwɑːntəti/
how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify
From this reading In this short period of four months, we have had fifty-six days of rain, which I take to be a greater quantity than generally falls during the six worst months of the year in the county of Middlesex, especially as it was, for the most part, a heavy, continued rain.
quartersnounUS /ˈkwɔːrtərz/
housing available for people to live in
From this reading The south winds generally predominate in the wet season at Nice: but this winter the rain was accompanied with every wind that blows, except the south; though the most frequent were those that came from the east and north quarters.
rainnounUS /reɪn/
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading In this short period of four months, we have had fifty-six days of rain, which I take to be a greater quantity than generally falls during the six worst months of the year in the county of Middlesex, especially as it was, for the most part, a heavy, continued rain.
rainyadjectiveUS /ˈreɪni/
(of weather) wet by periods of rain
From this reading During the heats of last summer, I flattered myself with the prospect of the fine weather I should enjoy in the winter; but neither I, nor any person in this country, could foresee the rainy weather that prevailed from the middle of November, till the twentieth of March.
remarksnounUS /rɪˈmɑːrks/
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading DEAR DOCTOR,--As I have now passed a second winter at Nice I think myself qualified to make some further remarks on this climate.
seasonnounUS /ˈsiːzən/
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading The south winds generally predominate in the wet season at Nice: but this winter the rain was accompanied with every wind that blows, except the south; though the most frequent were those that came from the east and north quarters.
secondnounUS /ˈsekənd/
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading DEAR DOCTOR,--As I have now passed a second winter at Nice I think myself qualified to make some further remarks on this climate.
shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading In this short period of four months, we have had fifty-six days of rain, which I take to be a greater quantity than generally falls during the six worst months of the year in the county of Middlesex, especially as it was, for the most part, a heavy, continued rain.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading During the heats of last summer, I flattered myself with the prospect of the fine weather I should enjoy in the winter; but neither I, nor any person in this country, could foresee the rainy weather that prevailed from the middle of November, till the twentieth of March.
sixnounUS /sɪks/
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading In this short period of four months, we have had fifty-six days of rain, which I take to be a greater quantity than generally falls during the six worst months of the year in the county of Middlesex, especially as it was, for the most part, a heavy, continued rain.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading DEAR DOCTOR,--As I have now passed a second winter at Nice I think myself qualified to make some further remarks on this climate.
southnounUS /saʊθ/
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The south winds generally predominate in the wet season at Nice: but this winter the rain was accompanied with every wind that blows, except the south; though the most frequent were those that came from the east and north quarters.
summernounUS /ˈsʌmər/
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading During the heats of last summer, I flattered myself with the prospect of the fine weather I should enjoy in the winter; but neither I, nor any person in this country, could foresee the rainy weather that prevailed from the middle of November, till the twentieth of March.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading In this short period of four months, we have had fifty-six days of rain, which I take to be a greater quantity than generally falls during the six worst months of the year in the county of Middlesex, especially as it was, for the most part, a heavy, continued rain.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading In this short period of four months, we have had fifty-six days of rain, which I take to be a greater quantity than generally falls during the six worst months of the year in the county of Middlesex, especially as it was, for the most part, a heavy, continued rain.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading During the heats of last summer, I flattered myself with the prospect of the fine weather I should enjoy in the winter; but neither I, nor any person in this country, could foresee the rainy weather that prevailed from the middle of November, till the twentieth of March.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading During the heats of last summer, I flattered myself with the prospect of the fine weather I should enjoy in the winter; but neither I, nor any person in this country, could foresee the rainy weather that prevailed from the middle of November, till the twentieth of March.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading DEAR DOCTOR,--As I have now passed a second winter at Nice I think myself qualified to make some further remarks on this climate.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading DEAR DOCTOR,--As I have now passed a second winter at Nice I think myself qualified to make some further remarks on this climate.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The south winds generally predominate in the wet season at Nice: but this winter the rain was accompanied with every wind that blows, except the south; though the most frequent were those that came from the east and north quarters.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The south winds generally predominate in the wet season at Nice: but this winter the rain was accompanied with every wind that blows, except the south; though the most frequent were those that came from the east and north quarters.
tillprepositionUS /tɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading During the heats of last summer, I flattered myself with the prospect of the fine weather I should enjoy in the winter; but neither I, nor any person in this country, could foresee the rainy weather that prevailed from the middle of November, till the twentieth of March.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DEAR DOCTOR,--As I have now passed a second winter at Nice I think myself qualified to make some further remarks on this climate.
twentiethnounUS /ˈtwentiəθ/
position 20 in a countable series of things
From this reading During the heats of last summer, I flattered myself with the prospect of the fine weather I should enjoy in the winter; but neither I, nor any person in this country, could foresee the rainy weather that prevailed from the middle of November, till the twentieth of March.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In this short period of four months, we have had fifty-six days of rain, which I take to be a greater quantity than generally falls during the six worst months of the year in the county of Middlesex, especially as it was, for the most part, a heavy, continued rain.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading In this short period of four months, we have had fifty-six days of rain, which I take to be a greater quantity than generally falls during the six worst months of the year in the county of Middlesex, especially as it was, for the most part, a heavy, continued rain.
weathernounUS /ˈweðər/
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading During the heats of last summer, I flattered myself with the prospect of the fine weather I should enjoy in the winter; but neither I, nor any person in this country, could foresee the rainy weather that prevailed from the middle of November, till the twentieth of March.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The south winds generally predominate in the wet season at Nice: but this winter the rain was accompanied with every wind that blows, except the south; though the most frequent were those that came from the east and north quarters.
wetadjectiveUS /wet/
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading The south winds generally predominate in the wet season at Nice: but this winter the rain was accompanied with every wind that blows, except the south; though the most frequent were those that came from the east and north quarters.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In this short period of four months, we have had fifty-six days of rain, which I take to be a greater quantity than generally falls during the six worst months of the year in the county of Middlesex, especially as it was, for the most part, a heavy, continued rain.
windnounUS /waɪnd/
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The south winds generally predominate in the wet season at Nice: but this winter the rain was accompanied with every wind that blows, except the south; though the most frequent were those that came from the east and north quarters.
windsnounUS /wɪndz/
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 south winds generally predominate in the wet season at Nice: but this winter the rain was accompanied with every wind that blows, except the south; though the most frequent were those that came from the east and north quarters.
winternounUS /ˈwɪntər/
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading DEAR DOCTOR,--As I have now passed a second winter at Nice I think myself qualified to make some further remarks on this climate.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading During the heats of last summer, I flattered myself with the prospect of the fine weather I should enjoy in the winter; but neither I, nor any person in this country, could foresee the rainy weather that prevailed from the middle of November, till the twentieth of March.
worstnounUS /wɜːrst/
the least favorable outcome
From this reading In this short period of four months, we have had fifty-six days of rain, which I take to be a greater quantity than generally falls during the six worst months of the year in the county of Middlesex, especially as it was, for the most part, a heavy, continued rain.
yearnounUS /jɪr/
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading In this short period of four months, we have had fifty-six days of rain, which I take to be a greater quantity than generally falls during the six worst months of the year in the county of Middlesex, especially as it was, for the most part, a heavy, continued rain.
