used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The mornings were rosy, the noontide shone with a deeper red, but the evenings came, serenely stealing, it seemed, out of the heavily-wooded land, spreading over the fields and creeping along the hill-sides where the bell-cow rang her melancholy curfew.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading John was a devoted student, and Potter, almost as much interested, was never too tired to assist him.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading The mornings were rosy, the noontide shone with a deeper red, but the evenings came, serenely stealing, it seemed, out of the heavily-wooded land, spreading over the fields and creeping along the hill-sides where the bell-cow rang her melancholy curfew.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the field the dry corn-blades, gently stirring, hoarsely whispered; and the grasshopper, stiffened by the chilling dew, sat on the pumpkin where the sunlight fell.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading John was a devoted student, and Potter, almost as much interested, was never too tired to assist him.
assistverbUS /əˈsɪst/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading John was a devoted student, and Potter, almost as much interested, was never too tired to assist him.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading The glare of summer was softened into the glow of autumn.
bell-cow
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From this reading The mornings were rosy, the noontide shone with a deeper red, but the evenings came, serenely stealing, it seemed, out of the heavily-wooded land, spreading over the fields and creeping along the hill-sides where the bell-cow rang her melancholy curfew.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The mornings were rosy, the noontide shone with a deeper red, but the evenings came, serenely stealing, it seemed, out of the heavily-wooded land, spreading over the fields and creeping along the hill-sides where the bell-cow rang her melancholy curfew.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In the field the dry corn-blades, gently stirring, hoarsely whispered; and the grasshopper, stiffened by the chilling dew, sat on the pumpkin where the sunlight fell.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The mornings were rosy, the noontide shone with a deeper red, but the evenings came, serenely stealing, it seemed, out of the heavily-wooded land, spreading over the fields and creeping along the hill-sides where the bell-cow rang her melancholy curfew.
chillingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɪlɪŋ/
provoking fear terror
From this reading In the field the dry corn-blades, gently stirring, hoarsely whispered; and the grasshopper, stiffened by the chilling dew, sat on the pumpkin where the sunlight fell.
corn-blades
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From this reading In the field the dry corn-blades, gently stirring, hoarsely whispered; and the grasshopper, stiffened by the chilling dew, sat on the pumpkin where the sunlight fell.
creepingnounUS /ˈkriːpɪŋ/
a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body
From this reading The mornings were rosy, the noontide shone with a deeper red, but the evenings came, serenely stealing, it seemed, out of the heavily-wooded land, spreading over the fields and creeping along the hill-sides where the bell-cow rang her melancholy curfew.
curfewnounUS /ˈkɜːrfjuː/
the time that the curfew signal is sounded
From this reading The mornings were rosy, the noontide shone with a deeper red, but the evenings came, serenely stealing, it seemed, out of the heavily-wooded land, spreading over the fields and creeping along the hill-sides where the bell-cow rang her melancholy curfew.
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading The mornings were rosy, the noontide shone with a deeper red, but the evenings came, serenely stealing, it seemed, out of the heavily-wooded land, spreading over the fields and creeping along the hill-sides where the bell-cow rang her melancholy curfew.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading John was a devoted student, and Potter, almost as much interested, was never too tired to assist him.
dewnounUS /duː/
water that has condensed on a cool surface overnight from water vapor in the air
From this reading In the field the dry corn-blades, gently stirring, hoarsely whispered; and the grasshopper, stiffened by the chilling dew, sat on the pumpkin where the sunlight fell.
Don't
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From this reading "Don't sit up too late, John," the giant would sometimes say.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading In the field the dry corn-blades, gently stirring, hoarsely whispered; and the grasshopper, stiffened by the chilling dew, sat on the pumpkin where the sunlight fell.
eveningsnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋz/
plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The mornings were rosy, the noontide shone with a deeper red, but the evenings came, serenely stealing, it seemed, out of the heavily-wooded land, spreading over the fields and creeping along the hill-sides where the bell-cow rang her melancholy curfew.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading In the field the dry corn-blades, gently stirring, hoarsely whispered; and the grasshopper, stiffened by the chilling dew, sat on the pumpkin where the sunlight fell.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading In the field the dry corn-blades, gently stirring, hoarsely whispered; and the grasshopper, stiffened by the chilling dew, sat on the pumpkin where the sunlight fell.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading The mornings were rosy, the noontide shone with a deeper red, but the evenings came, serenely stealing, it seemed, out of the heavily-wooded land, spreading over the fields and creeping along the hill-sides where the bell-cow rang her melancholy curfew.
in a gradual manner
From this reading In the field the dry corn-blades, gently stirring, hoarsely whispered; and the grasshopper, stiffened by the chilling dew, sat on the pumpkin where the sunlight fell.
any creature of exceptional size
From this reading "Don't sit up too late, John," the giant would sometimes say.
glarenounUS /ɡler/
a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted
From this reading The glare of summer was softened into the glow of autumn.
an alert and refreshed state
From this reading The glare of summer was softened into the glow of autumn.
grasshoppernounUS /ˈɡræshɑːpər/
terrestrial plant-eating insect with hind legs adapted for leaping
From this reading In the field the dry corn-blades, gently stirring, hoarsely whispered; and the grasshopper, stiffened by the chilling dew, sat on the pumpkin where the sunlight fell.
heavily-wooded
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From this reading The mornings were rosy, the noontide shone with a deeper red, but the evenings came, serenely stealing, it seemed, out of the heavily-wooded land, spreading over the fields and creeping along the hill-sides where the bell-cow rang her melancholy curfew.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The mornings were rosy, the noontide shone with a deeper red, but the evenings came, serenely stealing, it seemed, out of the heavily-wooded land, spreading over the fields and creeping along the hill-sides where the bell-cow rang her melancholy curfew.
hill-sides
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From this reading The mornings were rosy, the noontide shone with a deeper red, but the evenings came, serenely stealing, it seemed, out of the heavily-wooded land, spreading over the fields and creeping along the hill-sides where the bell-cow rang her melancholy curfew.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading John was a devoted student, and Potter, almost as much interested, was never too tired to assist him.
hoarselyadverb
in a hoarse or husky voice
From this reading In the field the dry corn-blades, gently stirring, hoarsely whispered; and the grasshopper, stiffened by the chilling dew, sat on the pumpkin where the sunlight fell.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the field the dry corn-blades, gently stirring, hoarsely whispered; and the grasshopper, stiffened by the chilling dew, sat on the pumpkin where the sunlight fell.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading John was a devoted student, and Potter, almost as much interested, was never too tired to assist him.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The glare of summer was softened into the glow of autumn.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The mornings were rosy, the noontide shone with a deeper red, but the evenings came, serenely stealing, it seemed, out of the heavily-wooded land, spreading over the fields and creeping along the hill-sides where the bell-cow rang her melancholy curfew.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading John was a devoted student, and Potter, almost as much interested, was never too tired to assist him.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading The mornings were rosy, the noontide shone with a deeper red, but the evenings came, serenely stealing, it seemed, out of the heavily-wooded land, spreading over the fields and creeping along the hill-sides where the bell-cow rang her melancholy curfew.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading "Don't sit up too late, John," the giant would sometimes say.
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading The mornings were rosy, the noontide shone with a deeper red, but the evenings came, serenely stealing, it seemed, out of the heavily-wooded land, spreading over the fields and creeping along the hill-sides where the bell-cow rang her melancholy curfew.
morningsnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋz/
plural of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The mornings were rosy, the noontide shone with a deeper red, but the evenings came, serenely stealing, it seemed, out of the heavily-wooded land, spreading over the fields and creeping along the hill-sides where the bell-cow rang her melancholy curfew.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading John was a devoted student, and Potter, almost as much interested, was never too tired to assist him.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading John was a devoted student, and Potter, almost as much interested, was never too tired to assist him.
noontidenoun
the middle of the day
From this reading The mornings were rosy, the noontide shone with a deeper red, but the evenings came, serenely stealing, it seemed, out of the heavily-wooded land, spreading over the fields and creeping along the hill-sides where the bell-cow rang her melancholy curfew.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The glare of summer was softened into the glow of autumn.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In the field the dry corn-blades, gently stirring, hoarsely whispered; and the grasshopper, stiffened by the chilling dew, sat on the pumpkin where the sunlight fell.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The mornings were rosy, the noontide shone with a deeper red, but the evenings came, serenely stealing, it seemed, out of the heavily-wooded land, spreading over the fields and creeping along the hill-sides where the bell-cow rang her melancholy curfew.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The mornings were rosy, the noontide shone with a deeper red, but the evenings came, serenely stealing, it seemed, out of the heavily-wooded land, spreading over the fields and creeping along the hill-sides where the bell-cow rang her melancholy curfew.
PotterverbUS /ˈpɑːtər/
do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly
From this reading John was a devoted student, and Potter, almost as much interested, was never too tired to assist him.
pumpkinnounUS /ˈpʌmpkɪn/
a coarse vine widely cultivated for its large pulpy round orange fruit with firm orange skin and numerous seeds; subspecies of Cucurbita pepo include the summer squashes and a few autumn squashes
From this reading In the field the dry corn-blades, gently stirring, hoarsely whispered; and the grasshopper, stiffened by the chilling dew, sat on the pumpkin where the sunlight fell.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading The mornings were rosy, the noontide shone with a deeper red, but the evenings came, serenely stealing, it seemed, out of the heavily-wooded land, spreading over the fields and creeping along the hill-sides where the bell-cow rang her melancholy curfew.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading The mornings were rosy, the noontide shone with a deeper red, but the evenings came, serenely stealing, it seemed, out of the heavily-wooded land, spreading over the fields and creeping along the hill-sides where the bell-cow rang her melancholy curfew.
rosyadjectiveUS /ˈroʊzi/
reflecting optimism
From this reading The mornings were rosy, the noontide shone with a deeper red, but the evenings came, serenely stealing, it seemed, out of the heavily-wooded land, spreading over the fields and creeping along the hill-sides where the bell-cow rang her melancholy curfew.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading In the field the dry corn-blades, gently stirring, hoarsely whispered; and the grasshopper, stiffened by the chilling dew, sat on the pumpkin where the sunlight fell.
express in words
From this reading "Don't sit up too late, John," the giant would sometimes say.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The mornings were rosy, the noontide shone with a deeper red, but the evenings came, serenely stealing, it seemed, out of the heavily-wooded land, spreading over the fields and creeping along the hill-sides where the bell-cow rang her melancholy curfew.
serenelyadverbUS /sərˈiːnəli/
in a peacefully serene manner
From this reading The mornings were rosy, the noontide shone with a deeper red, but the evenings came, serenely stealing, it seemed, out of the heavily-wooded land, spreading over the fields and creeping along the hill-sides where the bell-cow rang her melancholy curfew.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading The mornings were rosy, the noontide shone with a deeper red, but the evenings came, serenely stealing, it seemed, out of the heavily-wooded land, spreading over the fields and creeping along the hill-sides where the bell-cow rang her melancholy curfew.
be seated
From this reading "Don't sit up too late, John," the giant would sometimes say.
softenedadjectiveUS /ˈsɔːfənd/
toned down
From this reading The glare of summer was softened into the glow of autumn.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading "Don't sit up too late, John," the giant would sometimes say.
spreadingnounUS /ˈspredɪŋ/
process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space
From this reading The mornings were rosy, the noontide shone with a deeper red, but the evenings came, serenely stealing, it seemed, out of the heavily-wooded land, spreading over the fields and creeping along the hill-sides where the bell-cow rang her melancholy curfew.
stealingnounUS /ˈstiːlɪŋ/
the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
From this reading The mornings were rosy, the noontide shone with a deeper red, but the evenings came, serenely stealing, it seemed, out of the heavily-wooded land, spreading over the fields and creeping along the hill-sides where the bell-cow rang her melancholy curfew.
stiffenedverbUS /ˈstɪfənd/
past form of “stiffen” — become stiff or stiffer
From this reading In the field the dry corn-blades, gently stirring, hoarsely whispered; and the grasshopper, stiffened by the chilling dew, sat on the pumpkin where the sunlight fell.
stirringnounUS /ˈstɜːrɪŋ/
agitating a liquid with an implement
From this reading In the field the dry corn-blades, gently stirring, hoarsely whispered; and the grasshopper, stiffened by the chilling dew, sat on the pumpkin where the sunlight fell.
studentnounUS /ˈstuːdənt/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading John was a devoted student, and Potter, almost as much interested, was never too tired to assist him.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading The glare of summer was softened into the glow of autumn.
the rays of the sun
From this reading In the field the dry corn-blades, gently stirring, hoarsely whispered; and the grasshopper, stiffened by the chilling dew, sat on the pumpkin where the sunlight fell.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The glare of summer was softened into the glow of autumn.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading John was a devoted student, and Potter, almost as much interested, was never too tired to assist him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading John was a devoted student, and Potter, almost as much interested, was never too tired to assist him.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading John was a devoted student, and Potter, almost as much interested, was never too tired to assist him.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Don't sit up too late, John," the giant would sometimes say.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The glare of summer was softened into the glow of autumn.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The mornings were rosy, the noontide shone with a deeper red, but the evenings came, serenely stealing, it seemed, out of the heavily-wooded land, spreading over the fields and creeping along the hill-sides where the bell-cow rang her melancholy curfew.
in or at the place that
From this reading In the field the dry corn-blades, gently stirring, hoarsely whispered; and the grasshopper, stiffened by the chilling dew, sat on the pumpkin where the sunlight fell.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading In the field the dry corn-blades, gently stirring, hoarsely whispered; and the grasshopper, stiffened by the chilling dew, sat on the pumpkin where the sunlight fell.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The mornings were rosy, the noontide shone with a deeper red, but the evenings came, serenely stealing, it seemed, out of the heavily-wooded land, spreading over the fields and creeping along the hill-sides where the bell-cow rang her melancholy curfew.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Don't sit up too late, John," the giant would sometimes say.
