used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was a whispering of breezes in the sedge-fields, in the long rows of brown-bolled cotton plants, among the fodder-stacks, and in the forest that stretched from the main road up the mountain-side.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading There was a whispering of breezes in the sedge-fields, in the long rows of brown-bolled cotton plants, among the fodder-stacks, and in the forest that stretched from the main road up the mountain-side.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The cornfields had grown to their full height and turned from green to yellow.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It was the season in which the rugged landscape appeared most brilliant; when the kalmia bloomed, the gentian, the primrose, the yellow daisy, the woodbine, and the golden-disked aster still lingered in sunny spots.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was the season in which the leaves of the maple were as red as blood.
asternounUS /ˈæstər/
any of various chiefly fall-blooming herbs of the genus Aster with showy daisylike flowers
From this reading It was the season in which the rugged landscape appeared most brilliant; when the kalmia bloomed, the gentian, the primrose, the yellow daisy, the woodbine, and the golden-disked aster still lingered in sunny spots.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading The stalks, stripped of their tops and blades, were bent by the weight of their ears.
bladesnounUS /bleɪdz/
plural of “blade” — especially a leaf of grass or the broad portion of a leaf as distinct from the petiole
From this reading The stalks, stripped of their tops and blades, were bent by the weight of their ears.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading It was the season in which the leaves of the maple were as red as blood.
bloomedverbUS /bluːmd/
past form of “bloom” — produce or yield flowers
From this reading It was the season in which the rugged landscape appeared most brilliant; when the kalmia bloomed, the gentian, the primrose, the yellow daisy, the woodbine, and the golden-disked aster still lingered in sunny spots.
breezesnounUS /ˈbriːzɪz/
plural of “breeze” — a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading There was a whispering of breezes in the sedge-fields, in the long rows of brown-bolled cotton plants, among the fodder-stacks, and in the forest that stretched from the main road up the mountain-side.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading It was the season in which the rugged landscape appeared most brilliant; when the kalmia bloomed, the gentian, the primrose, the yellow daisy, the woodbine, and the golden-disked aster still lingered in sunny spots.
brown-bolled
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From this reading There was a whispering of breezes in the sedge-fields, in the long rows of brown-bolled cotton plants, among the fodder-stacks, and in the forest that stretched from the main road up the mountain-side.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The stalks, stripped of their tops and blades, were bent by the weight of their ears.
cornfieldsnounUS /ˈkɔːrnˈfiːldz/
plural of “cornfield” — a field planted with corn
From this reading The cornfields had grown to their full height and turned from green to yellow.
cottonnounUS /ˈkɑːtən/
soft silky fibers from cotton plants in their raw state
From this reading There was a whispering of breezes in the sedge-fields, in the long rows of brown-bolled cotton plants, among the fodder-stacks, and in the forest that stretched from the main road up the mountain-side.
daisynounUS /ˈdeɪzi/
any of numerous composite plants having flower heads with well-developed ray flowers usually arranged in a single whorl
From this reading It was the season in which the rugged landscape appeared most brilliant; when the kalmia bloomed, the gentian, the primrose, the yellow daisy, the woodbine, and the golden-disked aster still lingered in sunny spots.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading The stalks, stripped of their tops and blades, were bent by the weight of their ears.
fodder-stacks
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From this reading There was a whispering of breezes in the sedge-fields, in the long rows of brown-bolled cotton plants, among the fodder-stacks, and in the forest that stretched from the main road up the mountain-side.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading There was a whispering of breezes in the sedge-fields, in the long rows of brown-bolled cotton plants, among the fodder-stacks, and in the forest that stretched from the main road up the mountain-side.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The cornfields had grown to their full height and turned from green to yellow.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The cornfields had grown to their full height and turned from green to yellow.
gentiannounUS /ˈdʒenʃən/
any of various plants of the family Gentianaceae especially the genera Gentiana and Gentianella and Gentianopsis
From this reading It was the season in which the rugged landscape appeared most brilliant; when the kalmia bloomed, the gentian, the primrose, the yellow daisy, the woodbine, and the golden-disked aster still lingered in sunny spots.
golden-disked
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From this reading It was the season in which the rugged landscape appeared most brilliant; when the kalmia bloomed, the gentian, the primrose, the yellow daisy, the woodbine, and the golden-disked aster still lingered in sunny spots.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading The cornfields had grown to their full height and turned from green to yellow.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading The cornfields had grown to their full height and turned from green to yellow.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The cornfields had grown to their full height and turned from green to yellow.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading The cornfields had grown to their full height and turned from green to yellow.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was a whispering of breezes in the sedge-fields, in the long rows of brown-bolled cotton plants, among the fodder-stacks, and in the forest that stretched from the main road up the mountain-side.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the season in which the rugged landscape appeared most brilliant; when the kalmia bloomed, the gentian, the primrose, the yellow daisy, the woodbine, and the golden-disked aster still lingered in sunny spots.
kalmianoun
any plant of the genus Kalmia
From this reading It was the season in which the rugged landscape appeared most brilliant; when the kalmia bloomed, the gentian, the primrose, the yellow daisy, the woodbine, and the golden-disked aster still lingered in sunny spots.
landscapenounUS /ˈlændskeɪp/
an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
From this reading It was the season in which the rugged landscape appeared most brilliant; when the kalmia bloomed, the gentian, the primrose, the yellow daisy, the woodbine, and the golden-disked aster still lingered in sunny spots.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading It was the season in which the leaves of the maple were as red as blood.
lingeredverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡərd/
past form of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading It was the season in which the rugged landscape appeared most brilliant; when the kalmia bloomed, the gentian, the primrose, the yellow daisy, the woodbine, and the golden-disked aster still lingered in sunny spots.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading There was a whispering of breezes in the sedge-fields, in the long rows of brown-bolled cotton plants, among the fodder-stacks, and in the forest that stretched from the main road up the mountain-side.
most important element
From this reading There was a whispering of breezes in the sedge-fields, in the long rows of brown-bolled cotton plants, among the fodder-stacks, and in the forest that stretched from the main road up the mountain-side.
maplenounUS /ˈmeɪpəl/
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 It was the season in which the leaves of the maple were as red as blood.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It was the season in which the rugged landscape appeared most brilliant; when the kalmia bloomed, the gentian, the primrose, the yellow daisy, the woodbine, and the golden-disked aster still lingered in sunny spots.
mountain-side
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From this reading There was a whispering of breezes in the sedge-fields, in the long rows of brown-bolled cotton plants, among the fodder-stacks, and in the forest that stretched from the main road up the mountain-side.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The stalks, stripped of their tops and blades, were bent by the weight of their ears.
plantsnounUS /plænts/
plural of “plant” — buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading There was a whispering of breezes in the sedge-fields, in the long rows of brown-bolled cotton plants, among the fodder-stacks, and in the forest that stretched from the main road up the mountain-side.
primrosenounUS /ˈprɪmroʊz/
any of numerous short-stemmed plants of the genus Primula having tufted basal leaves and showy flowers clustered in umbels or heads
From this reading It was the season in which the rugged landscape appeared most brilliant; when the kalmia bloomed, the gentian, the primrose, the yellow daisy, the woodbine, and the golden-disked aster still lingered in sunny spots.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading It was the season in which the leaves of the maple were as red as blood.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading There was a whispering of breezes in the sedge-fields, in the long rows of brown-bolled cotton plants, among the fodder-stacks, and in the forest that stretched from the main road up the mountain-side.
rowsnounUS /roʊz/
plural of “row” — an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading There was a whispering of breezes in the sedge-fields, in the long rows of brown-bolled cotton plants, among the fodder-stacks, and in the forest that stretched from the main road up the mountain-side.
ruggedadjectiveUS /ˈrʌɡəd/
sturdy and strong in constitution or construction; enduring
From this reading It was the season in which the rugged landscape appeared most brilliant; when the kalmia bloomed, the gentian, the primrose, the yellow daisy, the woodbine, and the golden-disked aster still lingered in sunny spots.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading It was the season in which the rugged landscape appeared most brilliant; when the kalmia bloomed, the gentian, the primrose, the yellow daisy, the woodbine, and the golden-disked aster still lingered in sunny spots.
sedge-fields
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From this reading There was a whispering of breezes in the sedge-fields, in the long rows of brown-bolled cotton plants, among the fodder-stacks, and in the forest that stretched from the main road up the mountain-side.
spotsnounUS /spɑːts/
spots before the eyes caused by opaque cell fragments in the vitreous humor and lens
From this reading It was the season in which the rugged landscape appeared most brilliant; when the kalmia bloomed, the gentian, the primrose, the yellow daisy, the woodbine, and the golden-disked aster still lingered in sunny spots.
stalksnounUS /stɔːks/
plural of “stalk” — material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds
From this reading The stalks, stripped of their tops and blades, were bent by the weight of their ears.
not in physical motion
From this reading It was the season in which the rugged landscape appeared most brilliant; when the kalmia bloomed, the gentian, the primrose, the yellow daisy, the woodbine, and the golden-disked aster still lingered in sunny spots.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading There was a whispering of breezes in the sedge-fields, in the long rows of brown-bolled cotton plants, among the fodder-stacks, and in the forest that stretched from the main road up the mountain-side.
strippedadjectiveUS /strɪpt/
having only essential or minimal features
From this reading The stalks, stripped of their tops and blades, were bent by the weight of their ears.
sunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading It was the season in which the rugged landscape appeared most brilliant; when the kalmia bloomed, the gentian, the primrose, the yellow daisy, the woodbine, and the golden-disked aster still lingered in sunny spots.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There was a whispering of breezes in the sedge-fields, in the long rows of brown-bolled cotton plants, among the fodder-stacks, and in the forest that stretched from the main road up the mountain-side.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The cornfields had grown to their full height and turned from green to yellow.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The cornfields had grown to their full height and turned from green to yellow.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a whispering of breezes in the sedge-fields, in the long rows of brown-bolled cotton plants, among the fodder-stacks, and in the forest that stretched from the main road up the mountain-side.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The cornfields had grown to their full height and turned from green to yellow.
topsadjectiveUS /tɑːps/
of the highest quality
From this reading The stalks, stripped of their tops and blades, were bent by the weight of their ears.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The cornfields had grown to their full height and turned from green to yellow.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading There was a whispering of breezes in the sedge-fields, in the long rows of brown-bolled cotton plants, among the fodder-stacks, and in the forest that stretched from the main road up the mountain-side.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a whispering of breezes in the sedge-fields, in the long rows of brown-bolled cotton plants, among the fodder-stacks, and in the forest that stretched from the main road up the mountain-side.
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading The stalks, stripped of their tops and blades, were bent by the weight of their ears.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The stalks, stripped of their tops and blades, were bent by the weight of their ears.
at the time that
From this reading It was the season in which the rugged landscape appeared most brilliant; when the kalmia bloomed, the gentian, the primrose, the yellow daisy, the woodbine, and the golden-disked aster still lingered in sunny spots.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was the season in which the rugged landscape appeared most brilliant; when the kalmia bloomed, the gentian, the primrose, the yellow daisy, the woodbine, and the golden-disked aster still lingered in sunny spots.
whisperingnounUS /ˈwɪspərɪŋ/
a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind
From this reading There was a whispering of breezes in the sedge-fields, in the long rows of brown-bolled cotton plants, among the fodder-stacks, and in the forest that stretched from the main road up the mountain-side.
woodbinenoun
common North American vine with compound leaves and bluish-black berrylike fruit
From this reading It was the season in which the rugged landscape appeared most brilliant; when the kalmia bloomed, the gentian, the primrose, the yellow daisy, the woodbine, and the golden-disked aster still lingered in sunny spots.
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 cornfields had grown to their full height and turned from green to yellow.
