1850
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From this reading All this New-year's Day of 1850 the sun shone cloudless but wrought no thaw.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Even the landscapes of frost on the window-panes did not melt a flower, and the little trees still keep their silvery boughs arched high above the jeweled avenues.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Even the landscapes of frost on the window-panes did not melt a flower, and the little trees still keep their silvery boughs arched high above the jeweled avenues.
acrossprepositionUS /əˈkrɔːs/
from one side of something to the other
From this reading During the afternoon a lean hare limped twice across the lawn, and there was not a creature stirring to chase it.
afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading During the afternoon a lean hare limped twice across the lawn, and there was not a creature stirring to chase it.
AlladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading All this New-year's Day of 1850 the sun shone cloudless but wrought no thaw.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading This to her from one who in childhood used to stand at the windows of her room and watch for the Cardinal among the snow-buried cedars.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This to her from one who in childhood used to stand at the windows of her room and watch for the Cardinal among the snow-buried cedars.
archedadjectiveUS /ɑːrtʃt/
constructed with or in the form of an arch or arches
From this reading Even the landscapes of frost on the window-panes did not melt a flower, and the little trees still keep their silvery boughs arched high above the jeweled avenues.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This to her from one who in childhood used to stand at the windows of her room and watch for the Cardinal among the snow-buried cedars.
avenuesnounUS /ˈævənuːz/
plural of “avenue” — a line of approach
From this reading Even the landscapes of frost on the window-panes did not melt a flower, and the little trees still keep their silvery boughs arched high above the jeweled avenues.
boughsnounUS /baʊz/
plural of “bough” — any of the larger branches of a tree
From this reading Even the landscapes of frost on the window-panes did not melt a flower, and the little trees still keep their silvery boughs arched high above the jeweled avenues.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading All this New-year's Day of 1850 the sun shone cloudless but wrought no thaw.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This eBook produced by Jared Fuller.
CardinalnounUS /ˈkɑːrdənəl/
(Roman Catholic Church) one of a group of more than 100 prominent bishops in the Sacred College who advise the Pope and elect new Popes
From this reading This to her from one who in childhood used to stand at the windows of her room and watch for the Cardinal among the snow-buried cedars.
cedarsnounUS /ˈsiːdərz/
plural of “cedar” — any of numerous trees of the family Cupressaceae that resemble cedars
From this reading This to her from one who in childhood used to stand at the windows of her room and watch for the Cardinal among the snow-buried cedars.
chaseverbUS /tʃeɪs/
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading During the afternoon a lean hare limped twice across the lawn, and there was not a creature stirring to chase it.
childhoodnounUS /ˈtʃaɪldhʊd/
the time of person's life when they are a child
From this reading This to her from one who in childhood used to stand at the windows of her room and watch for the Cardinal among the snow-buried cedars.
cloudlessadjectiveUS /ˈklaʊdləs/
free from clouds
From this reading All this New-year's Day of 1850 the sun shone cloudless but wrought no thaw.
creaturenounUS /ˈkriːtʃər/
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading During the afternoon a lean hare limped twice across the lawn, and there was not a creature stirring to chase it.
DaynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading All this New-year's Day of 1850 the sun shone cloudless but wrought no thaw.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Even the landscapes of frost on the window-panes did not melt a flower, and the little trees still keep their silvery boughs arched high above the jeweled avenues.
DuringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the afternoon a lean hare limped twice across the lawn, and there was not a creature stirring to chase it.
eBook
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From this reading This eBook produced by Jared Fuller.
EvenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading Even the landscapes of frost on the window-panes did not melt a flower, and the little trees still keep their silvery boughs arched high above the jeweled avenues.
flowernounUS /ˈflaʊər/
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Even the landscapes of frost on the window-panes did not melt a flower, and the little trees still keep their silvery boughs arched high above the jeweled avenues.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This to her from one who in childhood used to stand at the windows of her room and watch for the Cardinal among the snow-buried cedars.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This to her from one who in childhood used to stand at the windows of her room and watch for the Cardinal among the snow-buried cedars.
frostnounUS /frɔːst/
ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
From this reading Even the landscapes of frost on the window-panes did not melt a flower, and the little trees still keep their silvery boughs arched high above the jeweled avenues.
FullernounUS /ˈfʊlər/
United States jurist and chief justice of the United States Supreme Court (1833-1910)
From this reading This eBook produced by Jared Fuller.
harenounUS /her/
swift timid long-eared mammal larger than a rabbit having a divided upper lip and long hind legs; young born furred and with open eyes
From this reading During the afternoon a lean hare limped twice across the lawn, and there was not a creature stirring to chase it.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading This to her from one who in childhood used to stand at the windows of her room and watch for the Cardinal among the snow-buried cedars.
highadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Even the landscapes of frost on the window-panes did not melt a flower, and the little trees still keep their silvery boughs arched high above the jeweled avenues.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This to her from one who in childhood used to stand at the windows of her room and watch for the Cardinal among the snow-buried cedars.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading During the afternoon a lean hare limped twice across the lawn, and there was not a creature stirring to chase it.
JaredverbUS /ˈdʒerɪd/
past form of “jar” — be incompatible; be or come into conflict
From this reading This eBook produced by Jared Fuller.
jeweledadjectiveUS /ˈdʒuː.əld/
Adorned or decorated with precious gems, diamonds, and emeralds.
From this reading Even the landscapes of frost on the window-panes did not melt a flower, and the little trees still keep their silvery boughs arched high above the jeweled avenues.
keepverbUS /kiːp/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Even the landscapes of frost on the window-panes did not melt a flower, and the little trees still keep their silvery boughs arched high above the jeweled avenues.
landscapesnounUS /ˈlændskeɪps/
plural of “landscape” — an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
From this reading Even the landscapes of frost on the window-panes did not melt a flower, and the little trees still keep their silvery boughs arched high above the jeweled avenues.
lawnnounUS /lɔːn/
a field of cultivated and mowed grass
From this reading During the afternoon a lean hare limped twice across the lawn, and there was not a creature stirring to chase it.
leanverbUS /liːn/
to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading During the afternoon a lean hare limped twice across the lawn, and there was not a creature stirring to chase it.
limpedverbUS /lɪmpt/
past form of “limp” — walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury
From this reading During the afternoon a lean hare limped twice across the lawn, and there was not a creature stirring to chase it.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Even the landscapes of frost on the window-panes did not melt a flower, and the little trees still keep their silvery boughs arched high above the jeweled avenues.
meltverbUS /melt/
reduce or cause to be reduced from a solid to a liquid state, usually by heating
From this reading Even the landscapes of frost on the window-panes did not melt a flower, and the little trees still keep their silvery boughs arched high above the jeweled avenues.
New-year's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading All this New-year's Day of 1850 the sun shone cloudless but wrought no thaw.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading All this New-year's Day of 1850 the sun shone cloudless but wrought no thaw.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Even the landscapes of frost on the window-panes did not melt a flower, and the little trees still keep their silvery boughs arched high above the jeweled avenues.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This to her from one who in childhood used to stand at the windows of her room and watch for the Cardinal among the snow-buried cedars.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Even the landscapes of frost on the window-panes did not melt a flower, and the little trees still keep their silvery boughs arched high above the jeweled avenues.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading This to her from one who in childhood used to stand at the windows of her room and watch for the Cardinal among the snow-buried cedars.
producedverbUS /prəˈduːst/
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading This eBook produced by Jared Fuller.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading This to her from one who in childhood used to stand at the windows of her room and watch for the Cardinal among the snow-buried cedars.
shoneverbUS /ʃoʊn/
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading All this New-year's Day of 1850 the sun shone cloudless but wrought no thaw.
silveryadjectiveUS /ˈsɪlvəri/
resembling or reminiscent of silver
From this reading Even the landscapes of frost on the window-panes did not melt a flower, and the little trees still keep their silvery boughs arched high above the jeweled avenues.
snow-buried
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This to her from one who in childhood used to stand at the windows of her room and watch for the Cardinal among the snow-buried cedars.
standverbUS /stænd/
be standing; be upright
From this reading This to her from one who in childhood used to stand at the windows of her room and watch for the Cardinal among the snow-buried cedars.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading Even the landscapes of frost on the window-panes did not melt a flower, and the little trees still keep their silvery boughs arched high above the jeweled avenues.
stirringnounUS /ˈstɜːrɪŋ/
agitating a liquid with an implement
From this reading During the afternoon a lean hare limped twice across the lawn, and there was not a creature stirring to chase it.
sunnounUS /sʌn/
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading All this New-year's Day of 1850 the sun shone cloudless but wrought no thaw.
thawnounUS /θɔː/
the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid
From this reading All this New-year's Day of 1850 the sun shone cloudless but wrought no thaw.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This to her from one who in childhood used to stand at the windows of her room and watch for the Cardinal among the snow-buried cedars.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Even the landscapes of frost on the window-panes did not melt a flower, and the little trees still keep their silvery boughs arched high above the jeweled avenues.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading During the afternoon a lean hare limped twice across the lawn, and there was not a creature stirring to chase it.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This eBook produced by Jared Fuller.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This to her from one who in childhood used to stand at the windows of her room and watch for the Cardinal among the snow-buried cedars.
treesnounUS /triːz/
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 Even the landscapes of frost on the window-panes did not melt a flower, and the little trees still keep their silvery boughs arched high above the jeweled avenues.
twiceadverbUS /twaɪs/
two times
From this reading During the afternoon a lean hare limped twice across the lawn, and there was not a creature stirring to chase it.
usedadjectiveUS /juːzd/
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading This to her from one who in childhood used to stand at the windows of her room and watch for the Cardinal among the snow-buried cedars.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading During the afternoon a lean hare limped twice across the lawn, and there was not a creature stirring to chase it.
watchverbUS /wɑːtʃ/
look attentively
From this reading This to her from one who in childhood used to stand at the windows of her room and watch for the Cardinal among the snow-buried cedars.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading This to her from one who in childhood used to stand at the windows of her room and watch for the Cardinal among the snow-buried cedars.
window-panes
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From this reading Even the landscapes of frost on the window-panes did not melt a flower, and the little trees still keep their silvery boughs arched high above the jeweled avenues.
windowsnounUS /ˈwɪndoʊz/
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading This to her from one who in childhood used to stand at the windows of her room and watch for the Cardinal among the snow-buried cedars.
wroughtadjectiveUS /rɔːt/
shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)
From this reading All this New-year's Day of 1850 the sun shone cloudless but wrought no thaw.
