114
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From this reading THE FIRST SONG OF THE YEAR With the morning of the New Year’s[114] Day began a spell of the most delightful weather.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE FIRST SONG OF THE YEAR With the morning of the New Year’s[114] Day began a spell of the most delightful weather.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Soft air, bright sunshine, and not a cloud to be seen in the whole sky.
in addition
From this reading Nor was this pleasant change confined to garden and wood; for men and women also, without knowing why, suddenly felt good-humoured and hopeful.
amidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading In every garden, on the humblest piece of waste ground, young shoots that formed each day a clearer patch of green were pushing up amid the snow; while over the trees hung a mist, stretched there, so it seemed, on purpose that the wonders it was hiding might later come as a surprise.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It may be imagined then what an enchantment these first spring days, everywhere so delightful, cast upon the gardens of Genji’s palace, with their paths of jade-dust, their groves and lakes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Soft air, bright sunshine, and not a cloud to be seen in the whole sky.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In every garden, on the humblest piece of waste ground, young shoots that formed each day a clearer patch of green were pushing up amid the snow; while over the trees hung a mist, stretched there, so it seemed, on purpose that the wonders it was hiding might later come as a surprise.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Soft air, bright sunshine, and not a cloud to be seen in the whole sky.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading THE FIRST SONG OF THE YEAR With the morning of the New Year’s[114] Day began a spell of the most delightful weather.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Soft air, bright sunshine, and not a cloud to be seen in the whole sky.
put or send forth
From this reading It may be imagined then what an enchantment these first spring days, everywhere so delightful, cast upon the gardens of Genji’s palace, with their paths of jade-dust, their groves and lakes.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Nor was this pleasant change confined to garden and wood; for men and women also, without knowing why, suddenly felt good-humoured and hopeful.
cleareradjectiveUS /ˈklɪrər/
comparative of “clear” — readily apparent to the mind
From this reading In every garden, on the humblest piece of waste ground, young shoots that formed each day a clearer patch of green were pushing up amid the snow; while over the trees hung a mist, stretched there, so it seemed, on purpose that the wonders it was hiding might later come as a surprise.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading Soft air, bright sunshine, and not a cloud to be seen in the whole sky.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading In every garden, on the humblest piece of waste ground, young shoots that formed each day a clearer patch of green were pushing up amid the snow; while over the trees hung a mist, stretched there, so it seemed, on purpose that the wonders it was hiding might later come as a surprise.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading Nor was this pleasant change confined to garden and wood; for men and women also, without knowing why, suddenly felt good-humoured and hopeful.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE FIRST SONG OF THE YEAR With the morning of the New Year’s[114] Day began a spell of the most delightful weather.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading It may be imagined then what an enchantment these first spring days, everywhere so delightful, cast upon the gardens of Genji’s palace, with their paths of jade-dust, their groves and lakes.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading THE FIRST SONG OF THE YEAR With the morning of the New Year’s[114] Day began a spell of the most delightful weather.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading In every garden, on the humblest piece of waste ground, young shoots that formed each day a clearer patch of green were pushing up amid the snow; while over the trees hung a mist, stretched there, so it seemed, on purpose that the wonders it was hiding might later come as a surprise.
enchantmentnounUS /enˈtʃæntmənt/
a feeling of great liking for something wonderful and unusual
From this reading It may be imagined then what an enchantment these first spring days, everywhere so delightful, cast upon the gardens of Genji’s palace, with their paths of jade-dust, their groves and lakes.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading In every garden, on the humblest piece of waste ground, young shoots that formed each day a clearer patch of green were pushing up amid the snow; while over the trees hung a mist, stretched there, so it seemed, on purpose that the wonders it was hiding might later come as a surprise.
to or in any or all places
From this reading It may be imagined then what an enchantment these first spring days, everywhere so delightful, cast upon the gardens of Genji’s palace, with their paths of jade-dust, their groves and lakes.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Nor was this pleasant change confined to garden and wood; for men and women also, without knowing why, suddenly felt good-humoured and hopeful.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE FIRST SONG OF THE YEAR With the morning of the New Year’s[114] Day began a spell of the most delightful weather.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Nor was this pleasant change confined to garden and wood; for men and women also, without knowing why, suddenly felt good-humoured and hopeful.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading In every garden, on the humblest piece of waste ground, young shoots that formed each day a clearer patch of green were pushing up amid the snow; while over the trees hung a mist, stretched there, so it seemed, on purpose that the wonders it was hiding might later come as a surprise.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading In every garden, on the humblest piece of waste ground, young shoots that formed each day a clearer patch of green were pushing up amid the snow; while over the trees hung a mist, stretched there, so it seemed, on purpose that the wonders it was hiding might later come as a surprise.
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading It may be imagined then what an enchantment these first spring days, everywhere so delightful, cast upon the gardens of Genji’s palace, with their paths of jade-dust, their groves and lakes.
Genji's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It may be imagined then what an enchantment these first spring days, everywhere so delightful, cast upon the gardens of Genji’s palace, with their paths of jade-dust, their groves and lakes.
good-humouredadjective
disposed to please
From this reading Nor was this pleasant change confined to garden and wood; for men and women also, without knowing why, suddenly felt good-humoured and hopeful.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading In every garden, on the humblest piece of waste ground, young shoots that formed each day a clearer patch of green were pushing up amid the snow; while over the trees hung a mist, stretched there, so it seemed, on purpose that the wonders it was hiding might later come as a surprise.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading In every garden, on the humblest piece of waste ground, young shoots that formed each day a clearer patch of green were pushing up amid the snow; while over the trees hung a mist, stretched there, so it seemed, on purpose that the wonders it was hiding might later come as a surprise.
grovesnounUS /ɡroʊvz/
United States general who served as military director of the atomic bomb project (1896-1970)
From this reading It may be imagined then what an enchantment these first spring days, everywhere so delightful, cast upon the gardens of Genji’s palace, with their paths of jade-dust, their groves and lakes.
hidingnounUS /ˈhaɪdɪŋ/
the activity of keeping something secret
From this reading In every garden, on the humblest piece of waste ground, young shoots that formed each day a clearer patch of green were pushing up amid the snow; while over the trees hung a mist, stretched there, so it seemed, on purpose that the wonders it was hiding might later come as a surprise.
hopefuladjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpfəl/
having or manifesting hope
From this reading Nor was this pleasant change confined to garden and wood; for men and women also, without knowing why, suddenly felt good-humoured and hopeful.
humblestadjectiveUS /ˈhʌmbələst/
superlative of “humble” — low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading In every garden, on the humblest piece of waste ground, young shoots that formed each day a clearer patch of green were pushing up amid the snow; while over the trees hung a mist, stretched there, so it seemed, on purpose that the wonders it was hiding might later come as a surprise.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading In every garden, on the humblest piece of waste ground, young shoots that formed each day a clearer patch of green were pushing up amid the snow; while over the trees hung a mist, stretched there, so it seemed, on purpose that the wonders it was hiding might later come as a surprise.
past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading It may be imagined then what an enchantment these first spring days, everywhere so delightful, cast upon the gardens of Genji’s palace, with their paths of jade-dust, their groves and lakes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Soft air, bright sunshine, and not a cloud to be seen in the whole sky.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In every garden, on the humblest piece of waste ground, young shoots that formed each day a clearer patch of green were pushing up amid the snow; while over the trees hung a mist, stretched there, so it seemed, on purpose that the wonders it was hiding might later come as a surprise.
jade-dust
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From this reading It may be imagined then what an enchantment these first spring days, everywhere so delightful, cast upon the gardens of Genji’s palace, with their paths of jade-dust, their groves and lakes.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Nor was this pleasant change confined to garden and wood; for men and women also, without knowing why, suddenly felt good-humoured and hopeful.
lakesnounUS /leɪks/
plural of “lake” — a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading It may be imagined then what an enchantment these first spring days, everywhere so delightful, cast upon the gardens of Genji’s palace, with their paths of jade-dust, their groves and lakes.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading In every garden, on the humblest piece of waste ground, young shoots that formed each day a clearer patch of green were pushing up amid the snow; while over the trees hung a mist, stretched there, so it seemed, on purpose that the wonders it was hiding might later come as a surprise.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It may be imagined then what an enchantment these first spring days, everywhere so delightful, cast upon the gardens of Genji’s palace, with their paths of jade-dust, their groves and lakes.
the force of workers available
From this reading Nor was this pleasant change confined to garden and wood; for men and women also, without knowing why, suddenly felt good-humoured and hopeful.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading In every garden, on the humblest piece of waste ground, young shoots that formed each day a clearer patch of green were pushing up amid the snow; while over the trees hung a mist, stretched there, so it seemed, on purpose that the wonders it was hiding might later come as a surprise.
become covered with mist
From this reading In every garden, on the humblest piece of waste ground, young shoots that formed each day a clearer patch of green were pushing up amid the snow; while over the trees hung a mist, stretched there, so it seemed, on purpose that the wonders it was hiding might later come as a surprise.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE FIRST SONG OF THE YEAR With the morning of the New Year’s[114] Day began a spell of the most delightful weather.
used to form the superlative
From this reading THE FIRST SONG OF THE YEAR With the morning of the New Year’s[114] Day began a spell of the most delightful weather.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE FIRST SONG OF THE YEAR With the morning of the New Year’s[114] Day began a spell of the most delightful weather.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor was this pleasant change confined to garden and wood; for men and women also, without knowing why, suddenly felt good-humoured and hopeful.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Soft air, bright sunshine, and not a cloud to be seen in the whole sky.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FIRST SONG OF THE YEAR With the morning of the New Year’s[114] Day began a spell of the most delightful weather.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In every garden, on the humblest piece of waste ground, young shoots that formed each day a clearer patch of green were pushing up amid the snow; while over the trees hung a mist, stretched there, so it seemed, on purpose that the wonders it was hiding might later come as a surprise.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading In every garden, on the humblest piece of waste ground, young shoots that formed each day a clearer patch of green were pushing up amid the snow; while over the trees hung a mist, stretched there, so it seemed, on purpose that the wonders it was hiding might later come as a surprise.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading It may be imagined then what an enchantment these first spring days, everywhere so delightful, cast upon the gardens of Genji’s palace, with their paths of jade-dust, their groves and lakes.
patchnounUS /pætʃ/
a small contrasting part of something
From this reading In every garden, on the humblest piece of waste ground, young shoots that formed each day a clearer patch of green were pushing up amid the snow; while over the trees hung a mist, stretched there, so it seemed, on purpose that the wonders it was hiding might later come as a surprise.
pathsnounUS /pæðz/
plural of “path” — a course of conduct
From this reading It may be imagined then what an enchantment these first spring days, everywhere so delightful, cast upon the gardens of Genji’s palace, with their paths of jade-dust, their groves and lakes.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading In every garden, on the humblest piece of waste ground, young shoots that formed each day a clearer patch of green were pushing up amid the snow; while over the trees hung a mist, stretched there, so it seemed, on purpose that the wonders it was hiding might later come as a surprise.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Nor was this pleasant change confined to garden and wood; for men and women also, without knowing why, suddenly felt good-humoured and hopeful.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading In every garden, on the humblest piece of waste ground, young shoots that formed each day a clearer patch of green were pushing up amid the snow; while over the trees hung a mist, stretched there, so it seemed, on purpose that the wonders it was hiding might later come as a surprise.
pushingnounUS /ˈpʊʃɪŋ/
the act of applying force in order to move something away
From this reading In every garden, on the humblest piece of waste ground, young shoots that formed each day a clearer patch of green were pushing up amid the snow; while over the trees hung a mist, stretched there, so it seemed, on purpose that the wonders it was hiding might later come as a surprise.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading In every garden, on the humblest piece of waste ground, young shoots that formed each day a clearer patch of green were pushing up amid the snow; while over the trees hung a mist, stretched there, so it seemed, on purpose that the wonders it was hiding might later come as a surprise.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Soft air, bright sunshine, and not a cloud to be seen in the whole sky.
shootsnounUS /ʃuːts/
plural of “shoot” — a new branch
From this reading In every garden, on the humblest piece of waste ground, young shoots that formed each day a clearer patch of green were pushing up amid the snow; while over the trees hung a mist, stretched there, so it seemed, on purpose that the wonders it was hiding might later come as a surprise.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Soft air, bright sunshine, and not a cloud to be seen in the whole sky.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading In every garden, on the humblest piece of waste ground, young shoots that formed each day a clearer patch of green were pushing up amid the snow; while over the trees hung a mist, stretched there, so it seemed, on purpose that the wonders it was hiding might later come as a surprise.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In every garden, on the humblest piece of waste ground, young shoots that formed each day a clearer patch of green were pushing up amid the snow; while over the trees hung a mist, stretched there, so it seemed, on purpose that the wonders it was hiding might later come as a surprise.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading Soft air, bright sunshine, and not a cloud to be seen in the whole sky.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading THE FIRST SONG OF THE YEAR With the morning of the New Year’s[114] Day began a spell of the most delightful weather.
orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of
From this reading THE FIRST SONG OF THE YEAR With the morning of the New Year’s[114] Day began a spell of the most delightful weather.
the season of growth
From this reading It may be imagined then what an enchantment these first spring days, everywhere so delightful, cast upon the gardens of Genji’s palace, with their paths of jade-dust, their groves and lakes.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading In every garden, on the humblest piece of waste ground, young shoots that formed each day a clearer patch of green were pushing up amid the snow; while over the trees hung a mist, stretched there, so it seemed, on purpose that the wonders it was hiding might later come as a surprise.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Nor was this pleasant change confined to garden and wood; for men and women also, without knowing why, suddenly felt good-humoured and hopeful.
the rays of the sun
From this reading Soft air, bright sunshine, and not a cloud to be seen in the whole sky.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading In every garden, on the humblest piece of waste ground, young shoots that formed each day a clearer patch of green were pushing up amid the snow; while over the trees hung a mist, stretched there, so it seemed, on purpose that the wonders it was hiding might later come as a surprise.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In every garden, on the humblest piece of waste ground, young shoots that formed each day a clearer patch of green were pushing up amid the snow; while over the trees hung a mist, stretched there, so it seemed, on purpose that the wonders it was hiding might later come as a surprise.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FIRST SONG OF THE YEAR With the morning of the New Year’s[114] Day began a spell of the most delightful weather.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It may be imagined then what an enchantment these first spring days, everywhere so delightful, cast upon the gardens of Genji’s palace, with their paths of jade-dust, their groves and lakes.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading It may be imagined then what an enchantment these first spring days, everywhere so delightful, cast upon the gardens of Genji’s palace, with their paths of jade-dust, their groves and lakes.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In every garden, on the humblest piece of waste ground, young shoots that formed each day a clearer patch of green were pushing up amid the snow; while over the trees hung a mist, stretched there, so it seemed, on purpose that the wonders it was hiding might later come as a surprise.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading It may be imagined then what an enchantment these first spring days, everywhere so delightful, cast upon the gardens of Genji’s palace, with their paths of jade-dust, their groves and lakes.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Nor was this pleasant change confined to garden and wood; for men and women also, without knowing why, suddenly felt good-humoured and hopeful.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Soft air, bright sunshine, and not a cloud to be seen in the whole sky.
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 In every garden, on the humblest piece of waste ground, young shoots that formed each day a clearer patch of green were pushing up amid the snow; while over the trees hung a mist, stretched there, so it seemed, on purpose that the wonders it was hiding might later come as a surprise.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading In every garden, on the humblest piece of waste ground, young shoots that formed each day a clearer patch of green were pushing up amid the snow; while over the trees hung a mist, stretched there, so it seemed, on purpose that the wonders it was hiding might later come as a surprise.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It may be imagined then what an enchantment these first spring days, everywhere so delightful, cast upon the gardens of Genji’s palace, with their paths of jade-dust, their groves and lakes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In every garden, on the humblest piece of waste ground, young shoots that formed each day a clearer patch of green were pushing up amid the snow; while over the trees hung a mist, stretched there, so it seemed, on purpose that the wonders it was hiding might later come as a surprise.
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading In every garden, on the humblest piece of waste ground, young shoots that formed each day a clearer patch of green were pushing up amid the snow; while over the trees hung a mist, stretched there, so it seemed, on purpose that the wonders it was hiding might later come as a surprise.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading THE FIRST SONG OF THE YEAR With the morning of the New Year’s[114] Day began a spell of the most delightful weather.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In every garden, on the humblest piece of waste ground, young shoots that formed each day a clearer patch of green were pushing up amid the snow; while over the trees hung a mist, stretched there, so it seemed, on purpose that the wonders it was hiding might later come as a surprise.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It may be imagined then what an enchantment these first spring days, everywhere so delightful, cast upon the gardens of Genji’s palace, with their paths of jade-dust, their groves and lakes.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading In every garden, on the humblest piece of waste ground, young shoots that formed each day a clearer patch of green were pushing up amid the snow; while over the trees hung a mist, stretched there, so it seemed, on purpose that the wonders it was hiding might later come as a surprise.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Soft air, bright sunshine, and not a cloud to be seen in the whole sky.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Nor was this pleasant change confined to garden and wood; for men and women also, without knowing why, suddenly felt good-humoured and hopeful.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE FIRST SONG OF THE YEAR With the morning of the New Year’s[114] Day began a spell of the most delightful weather.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Nor was this pleasant change confined to garden and wood; for men and women also, without knowing why, suddenly felt good-humoured and hopeful.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Nor was this pleasant change confined to garden and wood; for men and women also, without knowing why, suddenly felt good-humoured and hopeful.
wondersnounUS /ˈwʌndərz/
plural of “wonder” — the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading In every garden, on the humblest piece of waste ground, young shoots that formed each day a clearer patch of green were pushing up amid the snow; while over the trees hung a mist, stretched there, so it seemed, on purpose that the wonders it was hiding might later come as a surprise.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading Nor was this pleasant change confined to garden and wood; for men and women also, without knowing why, suddenly felt good-humoured and hopeful.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading THE FIRST SONG OF THE YEAR With the morning of the New Year’s[114] Day began a spell of the most delightful weather.
Year'snounUS /jɪrz/
possessive form of “year” — a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading THE FIRST SONG OF THE YEAR With the morning of the New Year’s[114] Day began a spell of the most delightful weather.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading In every garden, on the humblest piece of waste ground, young shoots that formed each day a clearer patch of green were pushing up amid the snow; while over the trees hung a mist, stretched there, so it seemed, on purpose that the wonders it was hiding might later come as a surprise.
