used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Spring, smiting with soft, warm hands, had come like a miracle, and now lingered for a dreamy spell before bursting into full-blown summer.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The glacial drip was already in evidence, and every creek in roaring spate.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Spring, smiting with soft, warm hands, had come like a miracle, and now lingered for a dreamy spell before bursting into full-blown summer.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was now chill day by three o'clock and mellow twilight at nine.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Spring, smiting with soft, warm hands, had come like a miracle, and now lingered for a dreamy spell before bursting into full-blown summer.
bottomsnounUS /ˈbɑːtəmz/
plural of “bottom” — the lower side of anything
From this reading The snow had left the bottoms and valleys and nestled only on the north slopes of the ice-scarred ridges.
burstingverbUS /ˈbɜːrstɪŋ/
-ing form of “burst” — come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading Spring, smiting with soft, warm hands, had come like a miracle, and now lingered for a dreamy spell before bursting into full-blown summer.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was now chill day by three o'clock and mellow twilight at nine.
chillnounUS /tʃɪl/
coldness due to a cold environment
From this reading It was now chill day by three o'clock and mellow twilight at nine.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Spring, smiting with soft, warm hands, had come like a miracle, and now lingered for a dreamy spell before bursting into full-blown summer.
creeknounUS /kriːk/
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading The glacial drip was already in evidence, and every creek in roaring spate.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Each day the sun rose earlier and stayed later.
dreamyadjectiveUS /ˈdriːmi/
dreamy in mood or nature
From this reading Spring, smiting with soft, warm hands, had come like a miracle, and now lingered for a dreamy spell before bursting into full-blown summer.
dripverbUS /drɪp/
fall in drops
From this reading The glacial drip was already in evidence, and every creek in roaring spate.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Each day the sun rose earlier and stayed later.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading Each day the sun rose earlier and stayed later.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The glacial drip was already in evidence, and every creek in roaring spate.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading The glacial drip was already in evidence, and every creek in roaring spate.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Spring, smiting with soft, warm hands, had come like a miracle, and now lingered for a dreamy spell before bursting into full-blown summer.
full-blownadjectiveUS /ˌfʊlˈbloʊn/
fully ripe; at the height of bloom
From this reading Spring, smiting with soft, warm hands, had come like a miracle, and now lingered for a dreamy spell before bursting into full-blown summer.
glacialadjectiveUS /ˈɡleɪʃəl/
relating to or derived from a glacier
From this reading The glacial drip was already in evidence, and every creek in roaring spate.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Spring, smiting with soft, warm hands, had come like a miracle, and now lingered for a dreamy spell before bursting into full-blown summer.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Spring, smiting with soft, warm hands, had come like a miracle, and now lingered for a dreamy spell before bursting into full-blown summer.
ice-scarred
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From this reading The snow had left the bottoms and valleys and nestled only on the north slopes of the ice-scarred ridges.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The glacial drip was already in evidence, and every creek in roaring spate.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Spring, smiting with soft, warm hands, had come like a miracle, and now lingered for a dreamy spell before bursting into full-blown summer.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was now chill day by three o'clock and mellow twilight at nine.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Each day the sun rose earlier and stayed later.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading The snow had left the bottoms and valleys and nestled only on the north slopes of the ice-scarred ridges.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Spring, smiting with soft, warm hands, had come like a miracle, and now lingered for a dreamy spell before bursting into full-blown summer.
lingeredverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡərd/
past form of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading Spring, smiting with soft, warm hands, had come like a miracle, and now lingered for a dreamy spell before bursting into full-blown summer.
mellowadjectiveUS /ˈmeloʊ/
unhurried and relaxed
From this reading It was now chill day by three o'clock and mellow twilight at nine.
miraclenounUS /ˈmɪrəkəl/
any amazing or wonderful occurrence
From this reading Spring, smiting with soft, warm hands, had come like a miracle, and now lingered for a dreamy spell before bursting into full-blown summer.
nestledadjectiveUS /ˈnesəld/
drawn or pressed close to someone or something for or as if for affection or protection
From this reading The snow had left the bottoms and valleys and nestled only on the north slopes of the ice-scarred ridges.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading It was now chill day by three o'clock and mellow twilight at nine.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The snow had left the bottoms and valleys and nestled only on the north slopes of the ice-scarred ridges.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Spring, smiting with soft, warm hands, had come like a miracle, and now lingered for a dreamy spell before bursting into full-blown summer.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading It was now chill day by three o'clock and mellow twilight at nine.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The snow had left the bottoms and valleys and nestled only on the north slopes of the ice-scarred ridges.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The snow had left the bottoms and valleys and nestled only on the north slopes of the ice-scarred ridges.
and nothing more
From this reading The snow had left the bottoms and valleys and nestled only on the north slopes of the ice-scarred ridges.
ridgesnounUS /ˈrɪdʒəz/
plural of “ridge” — a long narrow natural elevation or striation
From this reading The snow had left the bottoms and valleys and nestled only on the north slopes of the ice-scarred ridges.
roaringnounUS /ˈrɔːrɪŋ/
a deep prolonged loud noise
From this reading The glacial drip was already in evidence, and every creek in roaring spate.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Each day the sun rose earlier and stayed later.
slopesnounUS /sloʊps/
plural of “slope” — an elevated geological formation
From this reading The snow had left the bottoms and valleys and nestled only on the north slopes of the ice-scarred ridges.
smiting
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Spring, smiting with soft, warm hands, had come like a miracle, and now lingered for a dreamy spell before bursting into full-blown summer.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading The snow had left the bottoms and valleys and nestled only on the north slopes of the ice-scarred ridges.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading Spring, smiting with soft, warm hands, had come like a miracle, and now lingered for a dreamy spell before bursting into full-blown summer.
spatenounUS /speɪt/
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading The glacial drip was already in evidence, and every creek in roaring spate.
orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of
From this reading Spring, smiting with soft, warm hands, had come like a miracle, and now lingered for a dreamy spell before bursting into full-blown summer.
the season of growth
From this reading Spring, smiting with soft, warm hands, had come like a miracle, and now lingered for a dreamy spell before bursting into full-blown summer.
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Each day the sun rose earlier and stayed later.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading Spring, smiting with soft, warm hands, had come like a miracle, and now lingered for a dreamy spell before bursting into full-blown summer.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Each day the sun rose earlier and stayed later.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The snow had left the bottoms and valleys and nestled only on the north slopes of the ice-scarred ridges.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading It was now chill day by three o'clock and mellow twilight at nine.
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading It was now chill day by three o'clock and mellow twilight at nine.
valleysnounUS /ˈvæliz/
plural of “valley” — a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading The snow had left the bottoms and valleys and nestled only on the north slopes of the ice-scarred ridges.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading Spring, smiting with soft, warm hands, had come like a miracle, and now lingered for a dreamy spell before bursting into full-blown summer.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The glacial drip was already in evidence, and every creek in roaring spate.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Spring, smiting with soft, warm hands, had come like a miracle, and now lingered for a dreamy spell before bursting into full-blown summer.
