a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading _ON THE STILL ISIS._ The breath of spring was in the air.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The verdant meadows had put on their rich new dress, and the flowers were springing up as if to welcome the returning strength and heat of the sun.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The verdant meadows had put on their rich new dress, and the flowers were springing up as if to welcome the returning strength and heat of the sun.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading The fritillaries gemmed the river-banks, and the stretches of woodland were blue with the carpet of fragrant wild hyacinth.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading _ON THE STILL ISIS._ The breath of spring was in the air.
carpetnounUS /ˈkɑːrpət/
floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading The fritillaries gemmed the river-banks, and the stretches of woodland were blue with the carpet of fragrant wild hyacinth.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading The chill east winds were changed to soft, summer-like zephyrs from the south, and everything in nature spoke of joy and hope and coming summer-tide.
chillnounUS /tʃɪl/
coldness due to a cold environment
From this reading The chill east winds were changed to soft, summer-like zephyrs from the south, and everything in nature spoke of joy and hope and coming summer-tide.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading The chill east winds were changed to soft, summer-like zephyrs from the south, and everything in nature spoke of joy and hope and coming summer-tide.
cuckoonounUS /ˈkʌkuː/
a man who is a stupid incompetent fool
From this reading The song of the cuckoo was in the air, and on north slopes the star-like primrose lingered yet.
put on clothes
From this reading The verdant meadows had put on their rich new dress, and the flowers were springing up as if to welcome the returning strength and heat of the sun.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading The chill east winds were changed to soft, summer-like zephyrs from the south, and everything in nature spoke of joy and hope and coming summer-tide.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading The chill east winds were changed to soft, summer-like zephyrs from the south, and everything in nature spoke of joy and hope and coming summer-tide.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading The verdant meadows had put on their rich new dress, and the flowers were springing up as if to welcome the returning strength and heat of the sun.
fragrantadjectiveUS /ˈfreɪɡrənt/
pleasant-smelling
From this reading The fritillaries gemmed the river-banks, and the stretches of woodland were blue with the carpet of fragrant wild hyacinth.
fritillaries
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From this reading The fritillaries gemmed the river-banks, and the stretches of woodland were blue with the carpet of fragrant wild hyacinth.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The chill east winds were changed to soft, summer-like zephyrs from the south, and everything in nature spoke of joy and hope and coming summer-tide.
gemmedadjective
covered with beads or jewels or sequins
From this reading The fritillaries gemmed the river-banks, and the stretches of woodland were blue with the carpet of fragrant wild hyacinth.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The verdant meadows had put on their rich new dress, and the flowers were springing up as if to welcome the returning strength and heat of the sun.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading The verdant meadows had put on their rich new dress, and the flowers were springing up as if to welcome the returning strength and heat of the sun.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading The chill east winds were changed to soft, summer-like zephyrs from the south, and everything in nature spoke of joy and hope and coming summer-tide.
hyacinthnounUS /ˈhaɪəsɪnθ/
a red transparent variety of zircon used as a gemstone
From this reading The fritillaries gemmed the river-banks, and the stretches of woodland were blue with the carpet of fragrant wild hyacinth.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The verdant meadows had put on their rich new dress, and the flowers were springing up as if to welcome the returning strength and heat of the sun.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _ON THE STILL ISIS._ The breath of spring was in the air.
ISISnounUS /ˈaɪsəs/
Egyptian goddess of fertility; daughter of Geb; sister and wife of Osiris
From this reading _ON THE STILL ISIS._ The breath of spring was in the air.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading The chill east winds were changed to soft, summer-like zephyrs from the south, and everything in nature spoke of joy and hope and coming summer-tide.
lingeredverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡərd/
past form of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading The song of the cuckoo was in the air, and on north slopes the star-like primrose lingered yet.
meadowsnounUS /ˈmedoʊz/
plural of “meadow” — a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay
From this reading The verdant meadows had put on their rich new dress, and the flowers were springing up as if to welcome the returning strength and heat of the sun.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading The chill east winds were changed to soft, summer-like zephyrs from the south, and everything in nature spoke of joy and hope and coming summer-tide.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The verdant meadows had put on their rich new dress, and the flowers were springing up as if to welcome the returning strength and heat of the sun.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The song of the cuckoo was in the air, and on north slopes the star-like primrose lingered yet.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _ON THE STILL ISIS._ The breath of spring was in the air.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _ON THE STILL ISIS._ The breath of spring was in the air.
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 The song of the cuckoo was in the air, and on north slopes the star-like primrose lingered yet.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The verdant meadows had put on their rich new dress, and the flowers were springing up as if to welcome the returning strength and heat of the sun.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading The verdant meadows had put on their rich new dress, and the flowers were springing up as if to welcome the returning strength and heat of the sun.
possessing material wealth
From this reading The verdant meadows had put on their rich new dress, and the flowers were springing up as if to welcome the returning strength and heat of the sun.
river-banks
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From this reading The fritillaries gemmed the river-banks, and the stretches of woodland were blue with the carpet of fragrant wild hyacinth.
slopesnounUS /sloʊps/
plural of “slope” — an elevated geological formation
From this reading The song of the cuckoo was in the air, and on north slopes the star-like primrose lingered yet.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading The chill east winds were changed to soft, summer-like zephyrs from the south, and everything in nature spoke of joy and hope and coming summer-tide.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading The song of the cuckoo was in the air, and on north slopes the star-like primrose lingered yet.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The chill east winds were changed to soft, summer-like zephyrs from the south, and everything in nature spoke of joy and hope and coming summer-tide.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading The chill east winds were changed to soft, summer-like zephyrs from the south, and everything in nature spoke of joy and hope and coming summer-tide.
the season of growth
From this reading _ON THE STILL ISIS._ The breath of spring was in the air.
springingverbUS /ˈsprɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading The verdant meadows had put on their rich new dress, and the flowers were springing up as if to welcome the returning strength and heat of the sun.
star-like
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From this reading The song of the cuckoo was in the air, and on north slopes the star-like primrose lingered yet.
not in physical motion
From this reading _ON THE STILL ISIS._ The breath of spring was in the air.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading The verdant meadows had put on their rich new dress, and the flowers were springing up as if to welcome the returning strength and heat of the sun.
stretchesnounUS /ˈstretʃəz/
plural of “stretch” — a large and unbroken expanse or distance
From this reading The fritillaries gemmed the river-banks, and the stretches of woodland were blue with the carpet of fragrant wild hyacinth.
summer-like
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From this reading The chill east winds were changed to soft, summer-like zephyrs from the south, and everything in nature spoke of joy and hope and coming summer-tide.
summer-tide
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From this reading The chill east winds were changed to soft, summer-like zephyrs from the south, and everything in nature spoke of joy and hope and coming summer-tide.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The verdant meadows had put on their rich new dress, and the flowers were springing up as if to welcome the returning strength and heat of the sun.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _ON THE STILL ISIS._ The breath of spring was in the air.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The verdant meadows had put on their rich new dress, and the flowers were springing up as if to welcome the returning strength and heat of the sun.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The verdant meadows had put on their rich new dress, and the flowers were springing up as if to welcome the returning strength and heat of the sun.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The verdant meadows had put on their rich new dress, and the flowers were springing up as if to welcome the returning strength and heat of the sun.
verdantadjectiveUS /ˈvɜːrdənt/
characterized by abundance of verdure
From this reading The verdant meadows had put on their rich new dress, and the flowers were springing up as if to welcome the returning strength and heat of the sun.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _ON THE STILL ISIS._ The breath of spring was in the air.
accept gladly
From this reading The verdant meadows had put on their rich new dress, and the flowers were springing up as if to welcome the returning strength and heat of the sun.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The verdant meadows had put on their rich new dress, and the flowers were springing up as if to welcome the returning strength and heat of the sun.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading The fritillaries gemmed the river-banks, and the stretches of woodland were blue with the carpet of fragrant wild hyacinth.
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The chill east winds were changed to soft, summer-like zephyrs from the south, and everything in nature spoke of joy and hope and coming summer-tide.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The fritillaries gemmed the river-banks, and the stretches of woodland were blue with the carpet of fragrant wild hyacinth.
woodlandnounUS /ˈwʊdlænd/
land that is covered with trees and shrubs
From this reading The fritillaries gemmed the river-banks, and the stretches of woodland were blue with the carpet of fragrant wild hyacinth.
but in spite of that
From this reading The song of the cuckoo was in the air, and on north slopes the star-like primrose lingered yet.
zephyrsnounUS /ˈzefərz/
plural of “zephyr” — a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading The chill east winds were changed to soft, summer-like zephyrs from the south, and everything in nature spoke of joy and hope and coming summer-tide.
