used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE JOURNEY 'When the meadow glows, and the orchard snows, And the air's with love notes teeming, When fancies break, and the senses wake, O, life's a dream worth dreaming.'
air'snounUS /erz/
possessive form of “air” — a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading THE JOURNEY 'When the meadow glows, and the orchard snows, And the air's with love notes teeming, When fancies break, and the senses wake, O, life's a dream worth dreaming.'
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The trees of the forest were donning their leafy garments, the orchards were white and pink with apple, pear, and cherry blossom, and the young grass stood tall and feathery in an unusually early maturity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE JOURNEY 'When the meadow glows, and the orchard snows, And the air's with love notes teeming, When fancies break, and the senses wake, O, life's a dream worth dreaming.'
applenounUS /ˈæpəl/
fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh
From this reading The trees of the forest were donning their leafy garments, the orchards were white and pink with apple, pear, and cherry blossom, and the young grass stood tall and feathery in an unusually early maturity.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For many weeks the heavens had smiled as though summer had come, though in truth the spring was but just begun, and May counted but few days.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A HEAVY, leaden sky hung over the small town of Cannstatt, and the people looked with foreboding at the lowering black clouds, and the weather-wise foretold a furious thunder-storm.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading For many weeks the heavens had smiled as though summer had come, though in truth the spring was but just begun, and May counted but few days.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading A HEAVY, leaden sky hung over the small town of Cannstatt, and the people looked with foreboding at the lowering black clouds, and the weather-wise foretold a furious thunder-storm.
blossomverbUS /ˈblɑːsəm/
produce or yield flowers
From this reading The trees of the forest were donning their leafy garments, the orchards were white and pink with apple, pear, and cherry blossom, and the young grass stood tall and feathery in an unusually early maturity.
terminate
From this reading THE JOURNEY 'When the meadow glows, and the orchard snows, And the air's with love notes teeming, When fancies break, and the senses wake, O, life's a dream worth dreaming.'
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading For many weeks the heavens had smiled as though summer had come, though in truth the spring was but just begun, and May counted but few days.
Cannstatt
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From this reading A HEAVY, leaden sky hung over the small town of Cannstatt, and the people looked with foreboding at the lowering black clouds, and the weather-wise foretold a furious thunder-storm.
cherrynounUS /ˈtʃeri/
wood of any of various cherry trees especially the black cherry
From this reading The trees of the forest were donning their leafy garments, the orchards were white and pink with apple, pear, and cherry blossom, and the young grass stood tall and feathery in an unusually early maturity.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading A HEAVY, leaden sky hung over the small town of Cannstatt, and the people looked with foreboding at the lowering black clouds, and the weather-wise foretold a furious thunder-storm.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading For many weeks the heavens had smiled as though summer had come, though in truth the spring was but just begun, and May counted but few days.
countedverbUS /ˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of
From this reading For many weeks the heavens had smiled as though summer had come, though in truth the spring was but just begun, and May counted but few days.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading For many weeks the heavens had smiled as though summer had come, though in truth the spring was but just begun, and May counted but few days.
donningverbUS /ˈdɑːnɪŋ/
inflected form of “don” — put clothing on one's body
From this reading The trees of the forest were donning their leafy garments, the orchards were white and pink with apple, pear, and cherry blossom, and the young grass stood tall and feathery in an unusually early maturity.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading THE JOURNEY 'When the meadow glows, and the orchard snows, And the air's with love notes teeming, When fancies break, and the senses wake, O, life's a dream worth dreaming.'
dreamingnounUS /ˈdriːmɪŋ/
imaginative thoughts indulged in while awake
From this reading THE JOURNEY 'When the meadow glows, and the orchard snows, And the air's with love notes teeming, When fancies break, and the senses wake, O, life's a dream worth dreaming.'
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading W. E. HENLEY.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading The trees of the forest were donning their leafy garments, the orchards were white and pink with apple, pear, and cherry blossom, and the young grass stood tall and feathery in an unusually early maturity.
fanciesnounUS /ˈfænsiz/
plural of “fancy” — something many people believe that is false
From this reading THE JOURNEY 'When the meadow glows, and the orchard snows, And the air's with love notes teeming, When fancies break, and the senses wake, O, life's a dream worth dreaming.'
featheryadjectiveUS /ˈfeðəri/
resembling or suggesting a feather or feathers
From this reading The trees of the forest were donning their leafy garments, the orchards were white and pink with apple, pear, and cherry blossom, and the young grass stood tall and feathery in an unusually early maturity.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading For many weeks the heavens had smiled as though summer had come, though in truth the spring was but just begun, and May counted but few days.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For many weeks the heavens had smiled as though summer had come, though in truth the spring was but just begun, and May counted but few days.
forebodingnounUS /fɔːrˈboʊdɪŋ/
a feeling of evil to come
From this reading A HEAVY, leaden sky hung over the small town of Cannstatt, and the people looked with foreboding at the lowering black clouds, and the weather-wise foretold a furious thunder-storm.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading The trees of the forest were donning their leafy garments, the orchards were white and pink with apple, pear, and cherry blossom, and the young grass stood tall and feathery in an unusually early maturity.
foretoldverbUS /fɔːrˈtoʊld/
inflected form of “foretell” — foreshadow or presage
From this reading A HEAVY, leaden sky hung over the small town of Cannstatt, and the people looked with foreboding at the lowering black clouds, and the weather-wise foretold a furious thunder-storm.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading A HEAVY, leaden sky hung over the small town of Cannstatt, and the people looked with foreboding at the lowering black clouds, and the weather-wise foretold a furious thunder-storm.
garmentsnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənts/
plural of “garment” — an article of clothing
From this reading The trees of the forest were donning their leafy garments, the orchards were white and pink with apple, pear, and cherry blossom, and the young grass stood tall and feathery in an unusually early maturity.
glowsnounUS /ɡloʊz/
plural of “glow” — an alert and refreshed state
From this reading THE JOURNEY 'When the meadow glows, and the orchard snows, And the air's with love notes teeming, When fancies break, and the senses wake, O, life's a dream worth dreaming.'
shoot down, of birds
From this reading The trees of the forest were donning their leafy garments, the orchards were white and pink with apple, pear, and cherry blossom, and the young grass stood tall and feathery in an unusually early maturity.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For many weeks the heavens had smiled as though summer had come, though in truth the spring was but just begun, and May counted but few days.
the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
From this reading For many weeks the heavens had smiled as though summer had come, though in truth the spring was but just begun, and May counted but few days.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading A HEAVY, leaden sky hung over the small town of Cannstatt, and the people looked with foreboding at the lowering black clouds, and the weather-wise foretold a furious thunder-storm.
HENLEY
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading W. E. HENLEY.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading A HEAVY, leaden sky hung over the small town of Cannstatt, and the people looked with foreboding at the lowering black clouds, and the weather-wise foretold a furious thunder-storm.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For many weeks the heavens had smiled as though summer had come, though in truth the spring was but just begun, and May counted but few days.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading THE JOURNEY 'When the meadow glows, and the orchard snows, And the air's with love notes teeming, When fancies break, and the senses wake, O, life's a dream worth dreaming.'
and nothing more
From this reading For many weeks the heavens had smiled as though summer had come, though in truth the spring was but just begun, and May counted but few days.
leadenadjectiveUS /ˈledən/
darkened with overcast
From this reading A HEAVY, leaden sky hung over the small town of Cannstatt, and the people looked with foreboding at the lowering black clouds, and the weather-wise foretold a furious thunder-storm.
leafyadjectiveUS /ˈliːfi/
having or covered with leaves
From this reading The trees of the forest were donning their leafy garments, the orchards were white and pink with apple, pear, and cherry blossom, and the young grass stood tall and feathery in an unusually early maturity.
life'snounUS /laɪfs/
possessive form of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading THE JOURNEY 'When the meadow glows, and the orchard snows, And the air's with love notes teeming, When fancies break, and the senses wake, O, life's a dream worth dreaming.'
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading A HEAVY, leaden sky hung over the small town of Cannstatt, and the people looked with foreboding at the lowering black clouds, and the weather-wise foretold a furious thunder-storm.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading THE JOURNEY 'When the meadow glows, and the orchard snows, And the air's with love notes teeming, When fancies break, and the senses wake, O, life's a dream worth dreaming.'
loweringadjectiveUS /ˈloʊərɪŋ/
darkened by clouds
From this reading A HEAVY, leaden sky hung over the small town of Cannstatt, and the people looked with foreboding at the lowering black clouds, and the weather-wise foretold a furious thunder-storm.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading For many weeks the heavens had smiled as though summer had come, though in truth the spring was but just begun, and May counted but few days.
maturitynounUS /məˈtʃʊrəti/
the period of time in your life after your physical growth has stopped and you are fully developed
From this reading The trees of the forest were donning their leafy garments, the orchards were white and pink with apple, pear, and cherry blossom, and the young grass stood tall and feathery in an unusually early maturity.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading For many weeks the heavens had smiled as though summer had come, though in truth the spring was but just begun, and May counted but few days.
meadownounUS /ˈmedoʊ/
a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay
From this reading THE JOURNEY 'When the meadow glows, and the orchard snows, And the air's with love notes teeming, When fancies break, and the senses wake, O, life's a dream worth dreaming.'
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading THE JOURNEY 'When the meadow glows, and the orchard snows, And the air's with love notes teeming, When fancies break, and the senses wake, O, life's a dream worth dreaming.'
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading THE JOURNEY 'When the meadow glows, and the orchard snows, And the air's with love notes teeming, When fancies break, and the senses wake, O, life's a dream worth dreaming.'
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A HEAVY, leaden sky hung over the small town of Cannstatt, and the people looked with foreboding at the lowering black clouds, and the weather-wise foretold a furious thunder-storm.
orchardnounUS /ˈɔːrtʃərd/
garden consisting of a small cultivated wood without undergrowth
From this reading THE JOURNEY 'When the meadow glows, and the orchard snows, And the air's with love notes teeming, When fancies break, and the senses wake, O, life's a dream worth dreaming.'
orchardsnounUS /ˈɔːrtʃərdz/
plural of “orchard” — garden consisting of a small cultivated wood without undergrowth
From this reading The trees of the forest were donning their leafy garments, the orchards were white and pink with apple, pear, and cherry blossom, and the young grass stood tall and feathery in an unusually early maturity.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A HEAVY, leaden sky hung over the small town of Cannstatt, and the people looked with foreboding at the lowering black clouds, and the weather-wise foretold a furious thunder-storm.
pearnounUS /per/
sweet juicy gritty-textured fruit available in many varieties
From this reading The trees of the forest were donning their leafy garments, the orchards were white and pink with apple, pear, and cherry blossom, and the young grass stood tall and feathery in an unusually early maturity.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading A HEAVY, leaden sky hung over the small town of Cannstatt, and the people looked with foreboding at the lowering black clouds, and the weather-wise foretold a furious thunder-storm.
a light shade of red
From this reading The trees of the forest were donning their leafy garments, the orchards were white and pink with apple, pear, and cherry blossom, and the young grass stood tall and feathery in an unusually early maturity.
plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana
From this reading THE JOURNEY 'When the meadow glows, and the orchard snows, And the air's with love notes teeming, When fancies break, and the senses wake, O, life's a dream worth dreaming.'
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading A HEAVY, leaden sky hung over the small town of Cannstatt, and the people looked with foreboding at the lowering black clouds, and the weather-wise foretold a furious thunder-storm.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A HEAVY, leaden sky hung over the small town of Cannstatt, and the people looked with foreboding at the lowering black clouds, and the weather-wise foretold a furious thunder-storm.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading For many weeks the heavens had smiled as though summer had come, though in truth the spring was but just begun, and May counted but few days.
snowsnounUS /snoʊz/
plural of “snow” — precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading THE JOURNEY 'When the meadow glows, and the orchard snows, And the air's with love notes teeming, When fancies break, and the senses wake, O, life's a dream worth dreaming.'
the season of growth
From this reading For many weeks the heavens had smiled as though summer had come, though in truth the spring was but just begun, and May counted but few days.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The trees of the forest were donning their leafy garments, the orchards were white and pink with apple, pear, and cherry blossom, and the young grass stood tall and feathery in an unusually early maturity.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading For many weeks the heavens had smiled as though summer had come, though in truth the spring was but just begun, and May counted but few days.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading The trees of the forest were donning their leafy garments, the orchards were white and pink with apple, pear, and cherry blossom, and the young grass stood tall and feathery in an unusually early maturity.
teemingadjectiveUS /ˈtiːmɪŋ/
abundantly filled with especially living things
From this reading THE JOURNEY 'When the meadow glows, and the orchard snows, And the air's with love notes teeming, When fancies break, and the senses wake, O, life's a dream worth dreaming.'
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE JOURNEY 'When the meadow glows, and the orchard snows, And the air's with love notes teeming, When fancies break, and the senses wake, O, life's a dream worth dreaming.'
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The trees of the forest were donning their leafy garments, the orchards were white and pink with apple, pear, and cherry blossom, and the young grass stood tall and feathery in an unusually early maturity.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading For many weeks the heavens had smiled as though summer had come, though in truth the spring was but just begun, and May counted but few days.
thunder-storm
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A HEAVY, leaden sky hung over the small town of Cannstatt, and the people looked with foreboding at the lowering black clouds, and the weather-wise foretold a furious thunder-storm.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading A HEAVY, leaden sky hung over the small town of Cannstatt, and the people looked with foreboding at the lowering black clouds, and the weather-wise foretold a furious thunder-storm.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading The trees of the forest were donning their leafy garments, the orchards were white and pink with apple, pear, and cherry blossom, and the young grass stood tall and feathery in an unusually early maturity.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading For many weeks the heavens had smiled as though summer had come, though in truth the spring was but just begun, and May counted but few days.
unusuallyadverbUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading The trees of the forest were donning their leafy garments, the orchards were white and pink with apple, pear, and cherry blossom, and the young grass stood tall and feathery in an unusually early maturity.
a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite
From this reading W. E. HENLEY.
be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading THE JOURNEY 'When the meadow glows, and the orchard snows, And the air's with love notes teeming, When fancies break, and the senses wake, O, life's a dream worth dreaming.'
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For many weeks the heavens had smiled as though summer had come, though in truth the spring was but just begun, and May counted but few days.
weather-wise
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A HEAVY, leaden sky hung over the small town of Cannstatt, and the people looked with foreboding at the lowering black clouds, and the weather-wise foretold a furious thunder-storm.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading For many weeks the heavens had smiled as though summer had come, though in truth the spring was but just begun, and May counted but few days.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The trees of the forest were donning their leafy garments, the orchards were white and pink with apple, pear, and cherry blossom, and the young grass stood tall and feathery in an unusually early maturity.
at the time that
From this reading THE JOURNEY 'When the meadow glows, and the orchard snows, And the air's with love notes teeming, When fancies break, and the senses wake, O, life's a dream worth dreaming.'
a Caucasian
From this reading The trees of the forest were donning their leafy garments, the orchards were white and pink with apple, pear, and cherry blossom, and the young grass stood tall and feathery in an unusually early maturity.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE JOURNEY 'When the meadow glows, and the orchard snows, And the air's with love notes teeming, When fancies break, and the senses wake, O, life's a dream worth dreaming.'
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading THE JOURNEY 'When the meadow glows, and the orchard snows, And the air's with love notes teeming, When fancies break, and the senses wake, O, life's a dream worth dreaming.'
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The trees of the forest were donning their leafy garments, the orchards were white and pink with apple, pear, and cherry blossom, and the young grass stood tall and feathery in an unusually early maturity.
