used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was drowse and arrest in the air, a kind of heat that was different from summer, more dazing, more intensely keyed, with greater power to make one restless.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading There was drowse and arrest in the air, a kind of heat that was different from summer, more dazing, more intensely keyed, with greater power to make one restless.
AlongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Along the banks of the river the solemn procession of outgoing summer was begun; on dry nights mountain fires spread crackling smoky fringes.
amethystineadjective
containing or resembling amethyst
From this reading The Westchester hills, the hills of Pocantico, were trailed in grape-colored mists; bloom was on the Ramapos; amethystine smokes along the Highlands and the Palisades.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE JUDGE IS IMPRESSED It was late September; the yellow maples threw gold on sky and ground; oaks and hickories were mantled in ruddy purples.
arrestverbUS /ərˈest/
take into custody
From this reading There was drowse and arrest in the air, a kind of heat that was different from summer, more dazing, more intensely keyed, with greater power to make one restless.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Sard, lying on her couch in the tower-room, felt as if a world was closing in on her, as if the sky pressed and the hills leaned to smother.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading Along the banks of the river the solemn procession of outgoing summer was begun; on dry nights mountain fires spread crackling smoky fringes.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Along the banks of the river the solemn procession of outgoing summer was begun; on dry nights mountain fires spread crackling smoky fringes.
bloomnounUS /bluːm/
the organic process of bearing flowers
From this reading The Westchester hills, the hills of Pocantico, were trailed in grape-colored mists; bloom was on the Ramapos; amethystine smokes along the Highlands and the Palisades.
closingnounUS /ˈkloʊzɪŋ/
the act of closing something
From this reading Sard, lying on her couch in the tower-room, felt as if a world was closing in on her, as if the sky pressed and the hills leaned to smother.
couchnounUS /kaʊtʃ/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading Sard, lying on her couch in the tower-room, felt as if a world was closing in on her, as if the sky pressed and the hills leaned to smother.
cracklingnounUS /ˈkræklɪŋ/
the residue that remains after animal fat has been rendered
From this reading Along the banks of the river the solemn procession of outgoing summer was begun; on dry nights mountain fires spread crackling smoky fringes.
dazing
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From this reading There was drowse and arrest in the air, a kind of heat that was different from summer, more dazing, more intensely keyed, with greater power to make one restless.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading There was drowse and arrest in the air, a kind of heat that was different from summer, more dazing, more intensely keyed, with greater power to make one restless.
drowseverb
sleep lightly or for a short period of time
From this reading There was drowse and arrest in the air, a kind of heat that was different from summer, more dazing, more intensely keyed, with greater power to make one restless.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading Along the banks of the river the solemn procession of outgoing summer was begun; on dry nights mountain fires spread crackling smoky fringes.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Sard, lying on her couch in the tower-room, felt as if a world was closing in on her, as if the sky pressed and the hills leaned to smother.
plural of “fire” — the event of something burning (often destructive)
From this reading Along the banks of the river the solemn procession of outgoing summer was begun; on dry nights mountain fires spread crackling smoky fringes.
fringesnounUS /ˈfrɪndʒɪz/
plural of “fringe” — the outside boundary or surface of something
From this reading Along the banks of the river the solemn procession of outgoing summer was begun; on dry nights mountain fires spread crackling smoky fringes.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There was drowse and arrest in the air, a kind of heat that was different from summer, more dazing, more intensely keyed, with greater power to make one restless.
coins made of gold
From this reading THE JUDGE IS IMPRESSED It was late September; the yellow maples threw gold on sky and ground; oaks and hickories were mantled in ruddy purples.
grape-colored
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From this reading The Westchester hills, the hills of Pocantico, were trailed in grape-colored mists; bloom was on the Ramapos; amethystine smokes along the Highlands and the Palisades.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading There was drowse and arrest in the air, a kind of heat that was different from summer, more dazing, more intensely keyed, with greater power to make one restless.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading THE JUDGE IS IMPRESSED It was late September; the yellow maples threw gold on sky and ground; oaks and hickories were mantled in ruddy purples.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading There was drowse and arrest in the air, a kind of heat that was different from summer, more dazing, more intensely keyed, with greater power to make one restless.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Sard, lying on her couch in the tower-room, felt as if a world was closing in on her, as if the sky pressed and the hills leaned to smother.
hickoriesnounUS /ˈhɪkəriz/
plural of “hickory” — valuable tough heavy hardwood from various hickory trees
From this reading THE JUDGE IS IMPRESSED It was late September; the yellow maples threw gold on sky and ground; oaks and hickories were mantled in ruddy purples.
HighlandsnounUS /ˈhaɪləndz/
a mountainous region of northern Scotland famous for its rugged beauty; known for the style of dress (the kilt and tartan) and the clan system (now in disuse)
From this reading The Westchester hills, the hills of Pocantico, were trailed in grape-colored mists; bloom was on the Ramapos; amethystine smokes along the Highlands and the Palisades.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading The Westchester hills, the hills of Pocantico, were trailed in grape-colored mists; bloom was on the Ramapos; amethystine smokes along the Highlands and the Palisades.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Sard, lying on her couch in the tower-room, felt as if a world was closing in on her, as if the sky pressed and the hills leaned to smother.
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading THE JUDGE IS IMPRESSED It was late September; the yellow maples threw gold on sky and ground; oaks and hickories were mantled in ruddy purples.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE JUDGE IS IMPRESSED It was late September; the yellow maples threw gold on sky and ground; oaks and hickories were mantled in ruddy purples.
intenselyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtensli/
to a high degree; extremely; in high concentration or density
From this reading There was drowse and arrest in the air, a kind of heat that was different from summer, more dazing, more intensely keyed, with greater power to make one restless.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE JUDGE IS IMPRESSED It was late September; the yellow maples threw gold on sky and ground; oaks and hickories were mantled in ruddy purples.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE JUDGE IS IMPRESSED It was late September; the yellow maples threw gold on sky and ground; oaks and hickories were mantled in ruddy purples.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading THE JUDGE IS IMPRESSED It was late September; the yellow maples threw gold on sky and ground; oaks and hickories were mantled in ruddy purples.
keyedadjectiveUS /kiːd/
fitted with or secured by a key
From this reading There was drowse and arrest in the air, a kind of heat that was different from summer, more dazing, more intensely keyed, with greater power to make one restless.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading There was drowse and arrest in the air, a kind of heat that was different from summer, more dazing, more intensely keyed, with greater power to make one restless.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading THE JUDGE IS IMPRESSED It was late September; the yellow maples threw gold on sky and ground; oaks and hickories were mantled in ruddy purples.
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading Sard, lying on her couch in the tower-room, felt as if a world was closing in on her, as if the sky pressed and the hills leaned to smother.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading Sard, lying on her couch in the tower-room, felt as if a world was closing in on her, as if the sky pressed and the hills leaned to smother.
engage in
From this reading There was drowse and arrest in the air, a kind of heat that was different from summer, more dazing, more intensely keyed, with greater power to make one restless.
mantledadjective
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading THE JUDGE IS IMPRESSED It was late September; the yellow maples threw gold on sky and ground; oaks and hickories were mantled in ruddy purples.
maplesnounUS /ˈmeɪpəlz/
plural of “maple” — wood of any of various maple trees; especially the hard close-grained wood of the sugar maple; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading THE JUDGE IS IMPRESSED It was late September; the yellow maples threw gold on sky and ground; oaks and hickories were mantled in ruddy purples.
mistsnounUS /mɪsts/
plural of “mist” — a thin fog with condensation near the ground
From this reading The Westchester hills, the hills of Pocantico, were trailed in grape-colored mists; bloom was on the Ramapos; amethystine smokes along the Highlands and the Palisades.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading There was drowse and arrest in the air, a kind of heat that was different from summer, more dazing, more intensely keyed, with greater power to make one restless.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Along the banks of the river the solemn procession of outgoing summer was begun; on dry nights mountain fires spread crackling smoky fringes.
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading Along the banks of the river the solemn procession of outgoing summer was begun; on dry nights mountain fires spread crackling smoky fringes.
oaksnounUS /oʊks/
plural of “oak” — the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading THE JUDGE IS IMPRESSED It was late September; the yellow maples threw gold on sky and ground; oaks and hickories were mantled in ruddy purples.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Along the banks of the river the solemn procession of outgoing summer was begun; on dry nights mountain fires spread crackling smoky fringes.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE JUDGE IS IMPRESSED It was late September; the yellow maples threw gold on sky and ground; oaks and hickories were mantled in ruddy purples.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There was drowse and arrest in the air, a kind of heat that was different from summer, more dazing, more intensely keyed, with greater power to make one restless.
outgoingadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtɡoʊɪŋ/
leaving a place or a position
From this reading Along the banks of the river the solemn procession of outgoing summer was begun; on dry nights mountain fires spread crackling smoky fringes.
PalisadesnounUS /ˌpælɪˈseɪdz/
plural of “palisade” — fortification consisting of a strong fence made of stakes driven into the ground
From this reading The Westchester hills, the hills of Pocantico, were trailed in grape-colored mists; bloom was on the Ramapos; amethystine smokes along the Highlands and the Palisades.
Pocantico
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From this reading The Westchester hills, the hills of Pocantico, were trailed in grape-colored mists; bloom was on the Ramapos; amethystine smokes along the Highlands and the Palisades.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading There was drowse and arrest in the air, a kind of heat that was different from summer, more dazing, more intensely keyed, with greater power to make one restless.
compacted by ironing
From this reading Sard, lying on her couch in the tower-room, felt as if a world was closing in on her, as if the sky pressed and the hills leaned to smother.
processionnounUS /prəˈseʃən/
(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
From this reading Along the banks of the river the solemn procession of outgoing summer was begun; on dry nights mountain fires spread crackling smoky fringes.
purplesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəlz/
plural of “purple” — a purple color or pigment
From this reading THE JUDGE IS IMPRESSED It was late September; the yellow maples threw gold on sky and ground; oaks and hickories were mantled in ruddy purples.
Ramapos
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From this reading The Westchester hills, the hills of Pocantico, were trailed in grape-colored mists; bloom was on the Ramapos; amethystine smokes along the Highlands and the Palisades.
restlessadjectiveUS /ˈrestləs/
worried and uneasy
From this reading There was drowse and arrest in the air, a kind of heat that was different from summer, more dazing, more intensely keyed, with greater power to make one restless.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Along the banks of the river the solemn procession of outgoing summer was begun; on dry nights mountain fires spread crackling smoky fringes.
ruddyadjectiveUS /ˈrʌdi/
inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life
From this reading THE JUDGE IS IMPRESSED It was late September; the yellow maples threw gold on sky and ground; oaks and hickories were mantled in ruddy purples.
Sardnoun
a deep orange-red variety of chalcedony
From this reading Sard, lying on her couch in the tower-room, felt as if a world was closing in on her, as if the sky pressed and the hills leaned to smother.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading THE JUDGE IS IMPRESSED It was late September; the yellow maples threw gold on sky and ground; oaks and hickories were mantled in ruddy purples.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading THE JUDGE IS IMPRESSED It was late September; the yellow maples threw gold on sky and ground; oaks and hickories were mantled in ruddy purples.
smokesnounUS /smoʊks/
plural of “smoke” — a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading The Westchester hills, the hills of Pocantico, were trailed in grape-colored mists; bloom was on the Ramapos; amethystine smokes along the Highlands and the Palisades.
smokyadjectiveUS /ˈsmoʊki/
marked by or emitting or filled with smoke
From this reading Along the banks of the river the solemn procession of outgoing summer was begun; on dry nights mountain fires spread crackling smoky fringes.
smotherverbUS /ˈsmʌðər/
envelop completely
From this reading Sard, lying on her couch in the tower-room, felt as if a world was closing in on her, as if the sky pressed and the hills leaned to smother.
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading Along the banks of the river the solemn procession of outgoing summer was begun; on dry nights mountain fires spread crackling smoky fringes.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading Along the banks of the river the solemn procession of outgoing summer was begun; on dry nights mountain fires spread crackling smoky fringes.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading Along the banks of the river the solemn procession of outgoing summer was begun; on dry nights mountain fires spread crackling smoky fringes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There was drowse and arrest in the air, a kind of heat that was different from summer, more dazing, more intensely keyed, with greater power to make one restless.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE JUDGE IS IMPRESSED It was late September; the yellow maples threw gold on sky and ground; oaks and hickories were mantled in ruddy purples.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was drowse and arrest in the air, a kind of heat that was different from summer, more dazing, more intensely keyed, with greater power to make one restless.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading THE JUDGE IS IMPRESSED It was late September; the yellow maples threw gold on sky and ground; oaks and hickories were mantled in ruddy purples.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was drowse and arrest in the air, a kind of heat that was different from summer, more dazing, more intensely keyed, with greater power to make one restless.
tower-room
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From this reading Sard, lying on her couch in the tower-room, felt as if a world was closing in on her, as if the sky pressed and the hills leaned to smother.
trailedverbUS /treɪld/
past form of “trail” — to lag or linger behind
From this reading The Westchester hills, the hills of Pocantico, were trailed in grape-colored mists; bloom was on the Ramapos; amethystine smokes along the Highlands and the Palisades.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE JUDGE IS IMPRESSED It was late September; the yellow maples threw gold on sky and ground; oaks and hickories were mantled in ruddy purples.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE JUDGE IS IMPRESSED It was late September; the yellow maples threw gold on sky and ground; oaks and hickories were mantled in ruddy purples.
Westchester
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From this reading The Westchester hills, the hills of Pocantico, were trailed in grape-colored mists; bloom was on the Ramapos; amethystine smokes along the Highlands and the Palisades.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There was drowse and arrest in the air, a kind of heat that was different from summer, more dazing, more intensely keyed, with greater power to make one restless.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Sard, lying on her couch in the tower-room, felt as if a world was closing in on her, as if the sky pressed and the hills leaned to smother.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading THE JUDGE IS IMPRESSED It was late September; the yellow maples threw gold on sky and ground; oaks and hickories were mantled in ruddy purples.
