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sommer

/ˈsʌmər/
noun

One of four seasons, traditionally the second, marked by the longest and typically hottest days of the year due to the inclination of the Earth and thermal lag. Typically regarded as being from June 21 to September 22 or 23 in parts of the USA, the months of June, July and August in the United Kingdom and the months of December, January and February in the Southern Hemisphere.

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Visual illustration for the word "traditionally" - In a traditional manner.
traditionallyadverb
/tɹəˈdɪʃənli/

In a traditional manner.

"My family traditionally celebrates birthdays with a big meal. "

Visual illustration for the word "december" - The twelfth and last month of the year in the Gregorian calendar.
decembernoun
/dɪˈsembər/

The twelfth and last month of the year in the Gregorian calendar.

"Christmas falls in December."

Visual illustration for the word "regarded" - To look at; to observe.
regardedverb
/ɹɪˈɡɑːdɪd/ /ɹɪˈɡɑɹdɪd/

To look at; to observe.

"She regarded us warily."

Visual illustration for the word "undertone" - An auditory tone of low pitch or volume.
undertonenoun
/ˈʌndərtoʊn/ /ˈʌndɚtoʊn/

An auditory tone of low pitch or volume.

"The old grandfather clock's undertone was a low, rhythmic tick-tock. "

Visual illustration for the word "especially" - (manner) In a special manner; specially.
especiallyadverb
/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Visual illustration for the word "september" - The ninth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar, between August and October.
septembernoun
/sɛpˈtɛmbər/

The ninth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar, between August and October.

"September is often a pleasant month with warm days."

Visual illustration for the word "hemisphere" - Half of the celestial sphere, as divided by either the ecliptic or the celestial equator .
hemispherenoun
/ˈhɛmɪsfɪə/ /ˈhɛmɪsfɪəɹ/

Half of the celestial sphere, as divided by either the ecliptic or the celestial equator .

"During astronomy class, we learned about the different constellations in the northern hemisphere. "

Visual illustration for the word "typically" - In a typical or common manner.
typicallyadverb
/ˈtɪp.ɪ.kl.i/

In a typical or common manner.

"My sister, typically, wakes up early for school. "

Visual illustration for the word "specific" - A distinguishing attribute or quality.
specificnoun
/spəˈsɪf.ɪk/

A distinguishing attribute or quality.

"The specific of her success was her dedication to studying. "

Visual illustration for the word "questions" - A sentence, phrase or word which asks for information, reply or response; an interrogative.
questionsnoun
/ˈkwɛstʃənz/

A sentence, phrase or word which asks for information, reply or response; an interrogative.

"What is your question?"

Visual illustration for the word "beautiful" - Someone who is beautiful. Can be used as a term of address.
beautifulnoun
/ˈbjuːtɪfəl/

Someone who is beautiful. Can be used as a term of address.

"Hey, beautiful!"

Visual illustration for the word "inclination" - A physical tilt or bend.
inclinationnoun
/ɪn.klɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

A physical tilt or bend.

"The inclination of his head increased and he awoke with a start."