used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was at the close of a mild March day; there was a peculiar warmth in the blue sky and cloudless sunset; the south winds lightly stirred the pines, and through the open window wandered into the school-room.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The words fell hesitatingly, and it seemed to us regretfully, from the tutor's lips.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was at the close of a mild March day; there was a peculiar warmth in the blue sky and cloudless sunset; the south winds lightly stirred the pines, and through the open window wandered into the school-room.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading It was at the close of a mild March day; there was a peculiar warmth in the blue sky and cloudless sunset; the south winds lightly stirred the pines, and through the open window wandered into the school-room.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading It was at the close of a mild March day; there was a peculiar warmth in the blue sky and cloudless sunset; the south winds lightly stirred the pines, and through the open window wandered into the school-room.
cloudlessadjectiveUS /ˈklaʊdləs/
free from clouds
From this reading It was at the close of a mild March day; there was a peculiar warmth in the blue sky and cloudless sunset; the south winds lightly stirred the pines, and through the open window wandered into the school-room.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was at the close of a mild March day; there was a peculiar warmth in the blue sky and cloudless sunset; the south winds lightly stirred the pines, and through the open window wandered into the school-room.
dismissedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsmɪst/
having lost your job
From this reading "The school--is--dismissed."
dismissionnoun
official notice that you have been fired from your job
From this reading The dismission was for the spring vacation.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading The words fell hesitatingly, and it seemed to us regretfully, from the tutor's lips.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The dismission was for the spring vacation.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The words fell hesitatingly, and it seemed to us regretfully, from the tutor's lips.
hesitatinglyadverb
with hesitation; in a hesitant manner
From this reading The words fell hesitatingly, and it seemed to us regretfully, from the tutor's lips.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was at the close of a mild March day; there was a peculiar warmth in the blue sky and cloudless sunset; the south winds lightly stirred the pines, and through the open window wandered into the school-room.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was at the close of a mild March day; there was a peculiar warmth in the blue sky and cloudless sunset; the south winds lightly stirred the pines, and through the open window wandered into the school-room.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The school--is--dismissed."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The words fell hesitatingly, and it seemed to us regretfully, from the tutor's lips.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading THE JOURNEY PROPOSED.
without good reason
From this reading It was at the close of a mild March day; there was a peculiar warmth in the blue sky and cloudless sunset; the south winds lightly stirred the pines, and through the open window wandered into the school-room.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading The words fell hesitatingly, and it seemed to us regretfully, from the tutor's lips.
march in a procession
From this reading It was at the close of a mild March day; there was a peculiar warmth in the blue sky and cloudless sunset; the south winds lightly stirred the pines, and through the open window wandered into the school-room.
mildadjectiveUS /maɪld/
moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme
From this reading It was at the close of a mild March day; there was a peculiar warmth in the blue sky and cloudless sunset; the south winds lightly stirred the pines, and through the open window wandered into the school-room.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was at the close of a mild March day; there was a peculiar warmth in the blue sky and cloudless sunset; the south winds lightly stirred the pines, and through the open window wandered into the school-room.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading It was at the close of a mild March day; there was a peculiar warmth in the blue sky and cloudless sunset; the south winds lightly stirred the pines, and through the open window wandered into the school-room.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading It was at the close of a mild March day; there was a peculiar warmth in the blue sky and cloudless sunset; the south winds lightly stirred the pines, and through the open window wandered into the school-room.
pinesnounUS /paɪnz/
plural of “pine” — a coniferous tree
From this reading It was at the close of a mild March day; there was a peculiar warmth in the blue sky and cloudless sunset; the south winds lightly stirred the pines, and through the open window wandered into the school-room.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading THE JOURNEY PROPOSED.
regretfullyadverbUS /rɪˈɡretfəli/
with regret (used in polite formulas)
From this reading The words fell hesitatingly, and it seemed to us regretfully, from the tutor's lips.
an educational institution
From this reading "The school--is--dismissed."
school-room
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From this reading It was at the close of a mild March day; there was a peculiar warmth in the blue sky and cloudless sunset; the south winds lightly stirred the pines, and through the open window wandered into the school-room.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The words fell hesitatingly, and it seemed to us regretfully, from the tutor's lips.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading It was at the close of a mild March day; there was a peculiar warmth in the blue sky and cloudless sunset; the south winds lightly stirred the pines, and through the open window wandered into the school-room.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading It was at the close of a mild March day; there was a peculiar warmth in the blue sky and cloudless sunset; the south winds lightly stirred the pines, and through the open window wandered into the school-room.
the season of growth
From this reading The dismission was for the spring vacation.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading It was at the close of a mild March day; there was a peculiar warmth in the blue sky and cloudless sunset; the south winds lightly stirred the pines, and through the open window wandered into the school-room.
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading It was at the close of a mild March day; there was a peculiar warmth in the blue sky and cloudless sunset; the south winds lightly stirred the pines, and through the open window wandered into the school-room.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE JOURNEY PROPOSED.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was at the close of a mild March day; there was a peculiar warmth in the blue sky and cloudless sunset; the south winds lightly stirred the pines, and through the open window wandered into the school-room.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading It was at the close of a mild March day; there was a peculiar warmth in the blue sky and cloudless sunset; the south winds lightly stirred the pines, and through the open window wandered into the school-room.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The words fell hesitatingly, and it seemed to us regretfully, from the tutor's lips.
tutor's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The words fell hesitatingly, and it seemed to us regretfully, from the tutor's lips.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The words fell hesitatingly, and it seemed to us regretfully, from the tutor's lips.
vacationnounUS /veɪˈkeɪʃən/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading The dismission was for the spring vacation.
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading It was at the close of a mild March day; there was a peculiar warmth in the blue sky and cloudless sunset; the south winds lightly stirred the pines, and through the open window wandered into the school-room.
warmthnounUS /wɔːrmθ/
the sensation caused by heat energy
From this reading It was at the close of a mild March day; there was a peculiar warmth in the blue sky and cloudless sunset; the south winds lightly stirred the pines, and through the open window wandered into the school-room.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The dismission was for the spring vacation.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading It was at the close of a mild March day; there was a peculiar warmth in the blue sky and cloudless sunset; the south winds lightly stirred the pines, and through the open window wandered into the school-room.
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading It was at the close of a mild March day; there was a peculiar warmth in the blue sky and cloudless sunset; the south winds lightly stirred the pines, and through the open window wandered into the school-room.
the words that are spoken
From this reading The words fell hesitatingly, and it seemed to us regretfully, from the tutor's lips.
