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Adèle Dubois

Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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THE FLOWER UNFOLDING.
There is nothing in human life more lovely than the transition of a young girl from childhood into womanhood.
It suggests the springtime of the year, when the leaf buds are partly opened and the tender blossoms wave in the genial sunshine; when the colors so airy and delicate are set and the ethereal odors are wafted gently to the senses; when earth and air are filled with sweet prophecies of the ripened splendor of summer.
It is like the moments of early morn, when the newly risen sun throws abroad his light, giving token of the majestic glories of noon-day, while the earth exhales a dewy freshness and the air is enchanted by the songs of birds, just wakened from their nests.
It recalls the overture of a grand musical drama introducing the joyous melodies, the wailing minors, the noble chords and sublime symphonies of the glorious harmony.
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Adèle Dubois

Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

Chapter 16 of Adèle Dubois is here in full — 23 sentences across 5 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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Line 1
THE FLOWER UNFOLDING.
/ðə ˈflaʊər ənˈfoʊldɪŋ/
Line 2
There is nothing in human life more lovely than the transition of a young girl from childhood into womanhood.
/ðer ɪz ˈnʌθɪŋ ɪn ˈhjuːmən laɪf mɔːr ˈlʌvli ðæn ðə trænˈzɪʃən ʌv ə jʌŋ ɡɜːrl frʌm ˈtʃaɪldhʊd ˈɪntuː ˈwʊmənhʊd/
Line 3
It suggests the springtime of the year, when the leaf buds are partly opened and the tender blossoms wave in the genial sunshine; when the colors so airy and delicate are set and the ethereal odors are wafted gently to the senses; when earth and air are filled with sweet prophecies of the ripened splendor of summer.
/ɪt səˈdʒests ðə ˈsprɪŋtaɪm ʌv ðə jɪr wen ðə liːf bʌdz ɑːr ˈpɑːrtli ˈoʊpənd ənd ðə ˈtendər ˈblɑːsəmz weɪv ɪn ðə ˈdʒiːnjəl ˈsʌnʃaɪn wen ðə ˈkʌlərz soʊ ˈeri ənd ˈdeləkət ɑːr set ənd ðə ɪˈθɪriəl ˈoʊdərz ɑːr ˈwɑːftɪd ˈdʒentli tuː ðə ˈsensɪz wen ɜːrθ ənd er ɑːr fɪld wɪð swiːt ˈprɑːfəsiz ʌv ðə ˈraɪpənd ˈsplen.dər ʌv ˈsʌmər/
Line 4
It is like the moments of early morn, when the newly risen sun throws abroad his light, giving token of the majestic glories of noon-day, while the earth exhales a dewy freshness and the air is enchanted by the songs of birds, just wakened from their nests.
Line 5
It recalls the overture of a grand musical drama introducing the joyous melodies, the wailing minors, the noble chords and sublime symphonies of the glorious harmony.
/ɪt ˈriːkɔːlz ðə ˈoʊvərtʃər ʌv ə ɡrænd ˈmjuːzɪkəl ˈdrɑːmə ˌɪntrəˈduːsɪŋ ðə ˈdʒɔɪəs ˈmelədiz ðə ˈweɪlɪŋ ˈmaɪnərz ðə ˈnoʊbəl kɔːrdz ənd səˈblaɪm ˈsɪmfəniz ʌv ðə ˈɡlɔːriəs ˈhɑːrməni/

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minors noun US /ˈmaɪnərz/

a league of teams that do not belong to a major league (especially baseball)

From this reading “It recalls the overture of a grand musical drama introducing the joyous melodies, the wailing minors, the noble chords and sublime symphonies of the glorious harmony.”

overture noun US /ˈoʊvərtʃər/

orchestral music played at the beginning of an opera or oratorio

From this reading “It recalls the overture of a grand musical drama introducing the joyous melodies, the wailing minors, the noble chords and sublime symphonies of the glorious harmony.”

prophecies noun US /ˈprɑːfəsiz/

plural of “prophecy” — knowledge of the future (usually said to be obtained from a divine source)

From this reading “It suggests the springtime of the year, when the leaf buds are partly opened and the tender blossoms wave in the genial sunshine; when the colors so airy and delicate are set and the ethereal odors are wafted gently to the senses; when earth and air are filled with sweet prophecies of the ripened splendor of summer.”

recalls noun US /ˈriːkɔːlz/

plural of “recall” — a request by the manufacturer of a defective product to return the product (as for replacement or repair)

From this reading “It recalls the overture of a grand musical drama introducing the joyous melodies, the wailing minors, the noble chords and sublime symphonies of the glorious harmony.”

ripened adjective US /ˈraɪpənd/

of wines, fruit, cheeses; having reached a desired or final condition; (“aged” pronounced as one syllable)

From this reading “It suggests the springtime of the year, when the leaf buds are partly opened and the tender blossoms wave in the genial sunshine; when the colors so airy and delicate are set and the ethereal odors are wafted gently to the senses; when earth and air are filled with sweet prophecies of the ripened splendor of summer.”

springtime noun US /ˈsprɪŋtaɪm/

the season of growth

From this reading “It suggests the springtime of the year, when the leaf buds are partly opened and the tender blossoms wave in the genial sunshine; when the colors so airy and delicate are set and the ethereal odors are wafted gently to the senses; when earth and air are filled with sweet prophecies of the ripened splendor of summer.”

symphonies noun US /ˈsɪmfəniz/

plural of “symphony” — a long and complex sonata for symphony orchestra

From this reading “It recalls the overture of a grand musical drama introducing the joyous melodies, the wailing minors, the noble chords and sublime symphonies of the glorious harmony.”

unfolding noun US /ənˈfoʊldɪŋ/

a developmental process

From this reading “THE FLOWER UNFOLDING.”

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adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading There is nothing in human life more lovely than the transition of a young girl from childhood into womanhood.

abroadadverbUS /əˈbrɔːd/

to or in a foreign country

From this reading It is like the moments of early morn, when the newly risen sun throws abroad his light, giving token of the majestic glories of noon-day, while the earth exhales a dewy freshness and the air is enchanted by the songs of birds, just wakened from their nests.

airnounUS /er/

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading It suggests the springtime of the year, when the leaf buds are partly opened and the tender blossoms wave in the genial sunshine; when the colors so airy and delicate are set and the ethereal odors are wafted gently to the senses; when earth and air are filled with sweet prophecies of the ripened splendor of summer.

airyadjectiveUS /ˈeri/

open to or abounding in fresh air

From this reading It suggests the springtime of the year, when the leaf buds are partly opened and the tender blossoms wave in the genial sunshine; when the colors so airy and delicate are set and the ethereal odors are wafted gently to the senses; when earth and air are filled with sweet prophecies of the ripened splendor of summer.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading It suggests the springtime of the year, when the leaf buds are partly opened and the tender blossoms wave in the genial sunshine; when the colors so airy and delicate are set and the ethereal odors are wafted gently to the senses; when earth and air are filled with sweet prophecies of the ripened splendor of summer.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading It suggests the springtime of the year, when the leaf buds are partly opened and the tender blossoms wave in the genial sunshine; when the colors so airy and delicate are set and the ethereal odors are wafted gently to the senses; when earth and air are filled with sweet prophecies of the ripened splendor of summer.

birdsnounUS /bɜːrdz/

plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading It is like the moments of early morn, when the newly risen sun throws abroad his light, giving token of the majestic glories of noon-day, while the earth exhales a dewy freshness and the air is enchanted by the songs of birds, just wakened from their nests.

blossomsnounUS /ˈblɑːsəmz/

plural of “blossom” — reproductive organ of angiosperm plants especially one having showy or colorful parts

From this reading It suggests the springtime of the year, when the leaf buds are partly opened and the tender blossoms wave in the genial sunshine; when the colors so airy and delicate are set and the ethereal odors are wafted gently to the senses; when earth and air are filled with sweet prophecies of the ripened splendor of summer.

budsnounUS /bʌdz/

plural of “bud” — a partially opened flower

From this reading It suggests the springtime of the year, when the leaf buds are partly opened and the tender blossoms wave in the genial sunshine; when the colors so airy and delicate are set and the ethereal odors are wafted gently to the senses; when earth and air are filled with sweet prophecies of the ripened splendor of summer.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It is like the moments of early morn, when the newly risen sun throws abroad his light, giving token of the majestic glories of noon-day, while the earth exhales a dewy freshness and the air is enchanted by the songs of birds, just wakened from their nests.

childhoodnounUS /ˈtʃaɪldhʊd/

the time of person's life when they are a child

From this reading There is nothing in human life more lovely than the transition of a young girl from childhood into womanhood.

chordsnounUS /kɔːrdz/

plural of “chord” — a straight line connecting two points on a curve

From this reading It recalls the overture of a grand musical drama introducing the joyous melodies, the wailing minors, the noble chords and sublime symphonies of the glorious harmony.

colorsnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/

a flag that shows its nationality

From this reading It suggests the springtime of the year, when the leaf buds are partly opened and the tender blossoms wave in the genial sunshine; when the colors so airy and delicate are set and the ethereal odors are wafted gently to the senses; when earth and air are filled with sweet prophecies of the ripened splendor of summer.

delicateadjectiveUS /ˈdeləkət/

exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury

From this reading It suggests the springtime of the year, when the leaf buds are partly opened and the tender blossoms wave in the genial sunshine; when the colors so airy and delicate are set and the ethereal odors are wafted gently to the senses; when earth and air are filled with sweet prophecies of the ripened splendor of summer.

dewyadjectiveUS /ˈduːi/

wet with dew

From this reading It is like the moments of early morn, when the newly risen sun throws abroad his light, giving token of the majestic glories of noon-day, while the earth exhales a dewy freshness and the air is enchanted by the songs of birds, just wakened from their nests.

dramanounUS /ˈdrɑːmə/

a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage

From this reading It recalls the overture of a grand musical drama introducing the joyous melodies, the wailing minors, the noble chords and sublime symphonies of the glorious harmony.

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 It is like the moments of early morn, when the newly risen sun throws abroad his light, giving token of the majestic glories of noon-day, while the earth exhales a dewy freshness and the air is enchanted by the songs of birds, just wakened from their nests.

earthnounUS /ɜːrθ/

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading It suggests the springtime of the year, when the leaf buds are partly opened and the tender blossoms wave in the genial sunshine; when the colors so airy and delicate are set and the ethereal odors are wafted gently to the senses; when earth and air are filled with sweet prophecies of the ripened splendor of summer.

enchantedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtʃæn.tɪd/

Filled with or placed under the influence of magical power or charm.

From this reading It is like the moments of early morn, when the newly risen sun throws abroad his light, giving token of the majestic glories of noon-day, while the earth exhales a dewy freshness and the air is enchanted by the songs of birds, just wakened from their nests.

etherealadjectiveUS /ɪˈθɪriəl/

characterized by lightness and insubstantiality; as impalpable or intangible as air

From this reading It suggests the springtime of the year, when the leaf buds are partly opened and the tender blossoms wave in the genial sunshine; when the colors so airy and delicate are set and the ethereal odors are wafted gently to the senses; when earth and air are filled with sweet prophecies of the ripened splendor of summer.

exhales

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It is like the moments of early morn, when the newly risen sun throws abroad his light, giving token of the majestic glories of noon-day, while the earth exhales a dewy freshness and the air is enchanted by the songs of birds, just wakened from their nests.

filledadjectiveUS /fɪld/

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading It suggests the springtime of the year, when the leaf buds are partly opened and the tender blossoms wave in the genial sunshine; when the colors so airy and delicate are set and the ethereal odors are wafted gently to the senses; when earth and air are filled with sweet prophecies of the ripened splendor of summer.

FLOWERnounUS /ˈflaʊər/

a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading THE FLOWER UNFOLDING.

freshnessnounUS /ˈfreʃnəs/

the property of being pure and fresh (as if newly made); not stale or deteriorated

From this reading It is like the moments of early morn, when the newly risen sun throws abroad his light, giving token of the majestic glories of noon-day, while the earth exhales a dewy freshness and the air is enchanted by the songs of birds, just wakened from their nests.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading There is nothing in human life more lovely than the transition of a young girl from childhood into womanhood.

genialadjectiveUS /ˈdʒiːnjəl/

diffusing warmth and friendliness

From this reading It suggests the springtime of the year, when the leaf buds are partly opened and the tender blossoms wave in the genial sunshine; when the colors so airy and delicate are set and the ethereal odors are wafted gently to the senses; when earth and air are filled with sweet prophecies of the ripened splendor of summer.

gentlyadverbUS /ˈdʒentli/

in a gradual manner

From this reading It suggests the springtime of the year, when the leaf buds are partly opened and the tender blossoms wave in the genial sunshine; when the colors so airy and delicate are set and the ethereal odors are wafted gently to the senses; when earth and air are filled with sweet prophecies of the ripened splendor of summer.

girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/

a young female

From this reading There is nothing in human life more lovely than the transition of a young girl from childhood into womanhood.

givingnounUS /ˈɡɪvɪŋ/

the act of giving

From this reading It is like the moments of early morn, when the newly risen sun throws abroad his light, giving token of the majestic glories of noon-day, while the earth exhales a dewy freshness and the air is enchanted by the songs of birds, just wakened from their nests.

gloriesnounUS /ˈɡlɔːriz/

plural of “glory” — a state of high honor

From this reading It is like the moments of early morn, when the newly risen sun throws abroad his light, giving token of the majestic glories of noon-day, while the earth exhales a dewy freshness and the air is enchanted by the songs of birds, just wakened from their nests.

gloriousadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɔːriəs/

having or deserving or conferring glory

From this reading It recalls the overture of a grand musical drama introducing the joyous melodies, the wailing minors, the noble chords and sublime symphonies of the glorious harmony.

grandadjectiveUS /ɡrænd/

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading It recalls the overture of a grand musical drama introducing the joyous melodies, the wailing minors, the noble chords and sublime symphonies of the glorious harmony.

harmonynounUS /ˈhɑːrməni/

compatibility in opinion and action

From this reading It recalls the overture of a grand musical drama introducing the joyous melodies, the wailing minors, the noble chords and sublime symphonies of the glorious harmony.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading It is like the moments of early morn, when the newly risen sun throws abroad his light, giving token of the majestic glories of noon-day, while the earth exhales a dewy freshness and the air is enchanted by the songs of birds, just wakened from their nests.

humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/

characteristic of humanity

From this reading There is nothing in human life more lovely than the transition of a young girl from childhood into womanhood.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading There is nothing in human life more lovely than the transition of a young girl from childhood into womanhood.

intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading There is nothing in human life more lovely than the transition of a young girl from childhood into womanhood.

introducingverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːsɪŋ/

-ing form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading It recalls the overture of a grand musical drama introducing the joyous melodies, the wailing minors, the noble chords and sublime symphonies of the glorious harmony.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading There is nothing in human life more lovely than the transition of a young girl from childhood into womanhood.

ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It suggests the springtime of the year, when the leaf buds are partly opened and the tender blossoms wave in the genial sunshine; when the colors so airy and delicate are set and the ethereal odors are wafted gently to the senses; when earth and air are filled with sweet prophecies of the ripened splendor of summer.

joyousadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪəs/

full of or characterized by joy

From this reading It recalls the overture of a grand musical drama introducing the joyous melodies, the wailing minors, the noble chords and sublime symphonies of the glorious harmony.

justadverbUS /dʒʌst/

and nothing more

From this reading It is like the moments of early morn, when the newly risen sun throws abroad his light, giving token of the majestic glories of noon-day, while the earth exhales a dewy freshness and the air is enchanted by the songs of birds, just wakened from their nests.

leafnounUS /liːf/

the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading It suggests the springtime of the year, when the leaf buds are partly opened and the tender blossoms wave in the genial sunshine; when the colors so airy and delicate are set and the ethereal odors are wafted gently to the senses; when earth and air are filled with sweet prophecies of the ripened splendor of summer.

lifenounUS /laɪf/

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading There is nothing in human life more lovely than the transition of a young girl from childhood into womanhood.

lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading It is like the moments of early morn, when the newly risen sun throws abroad his light, giving token of the majestic glories of noon-day, while the earth exhales a dewy freshness and the air is enchanted by the songs of birds, just wakened from their nests.

likeverbUS /laɪk/

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading It is like the moments of early morn, when the newly risen sun throws abroad his light, giving token of the majestic glories of noon-day, while the earth exhales a dewy freshness and the air is enchanted by the songs of birds, just wakened from their nests.

lovelyadjectiveUS /ˈlʌvli/

appealing to the emotions as well as the eye

From this reading There is nothing in human life more lovely than the transition of a young girl from childhood into womanhood.

majesticadjectiveUS /məˈdʒestɪk/

majestic in manner or bearing; superior to mundane matters

From this reading It is like the moments of early morn, when the newly risen sun throws abroad his light, giving token of the majestic glories of noon-day, while the earth exhales a dewy freshness and the air is enchanted by the songs of birds, just wakened from their nests.

melodiesnounUS /ˈmelədiz/

plural of “melody” — a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence

From this reading It recalls the overture of a grand musical drama introducing the joyous melodies, the wailing minors, the noble chords and sublime symphonies of the glorious harmony.

minorsnounUS /ˈmaɪnərz/

a league of teams that do not belong to a major league (especially baseball)

From this reading It recalls the overture of a grand musical drama introducing the joyous melodies, the wailing minors, the noble chords and sublime symphonies of the glorious harmony.

momentsnounUS /ˈmoʊmənts/

plural of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading It is like the moments of early morn, when the newly risen sun throws abroad his light, giving token of the majestic glories of noon-day, while the earth exhales a dewy freshness and the air is enchanted by the songs of birds, just wakened from their nests.

moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading There is nothing in human life more lovely than the transition of a young girl from childhood into womanhood.

mornnounUS /mɔːrn/

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading It is like the moments of early morn, when the newly risen sun throws abroad his light, giving token of the majestic glories of noon-day, while the earth exhales a dewy freshness and the air is enchanted by the songs of birds, just wakened from their nests.

musicaladjectiveUS /ˈmjuːzɪkəl/

characterized by or capable of producing music

From this reading It recalls the overture of a grand musical drama introducing the joyous melodies, the wailing minors, the noble chords and sublime symphonies of the glorious harmony.

nestsnounUS /nests/

plural of “nest” — a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young

From this reading It is like the moments of early morn, when the newly risen sun throws abroad his light, giving token of the majestic glories of noon-day, while the earth exhales a dewy freshness and the air is enchanted by the songs of birds, just wakened from their nests.

newlyadverbUS /ˈnuːli/

very recently

From this reading It is like the moments of early morn, when the newly risen sun throws abroad his light, giving token of the majestic glories of noon-day, while the earth exhales a dewy freshness and the air is enchanted by the songs of birds, just wakened from their nests.

nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/

impressive in appearance

From this reading It recalls the overture of a grand musical drama introducing the joyous melodies, the wailing minors, the noble chords and sublime symphonies of the glorious harmony.

noon-day

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From this reading It is like the moments of early morn, when the newly risen sun throws abroad his light, giving token of the majestic glories of noon-day, while the earth exhales a dewy freshness and the air is enchanted by the songs of birds, just wakened from their nests.

nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/

not one thing; not anything

From this reading There is nothing in human life more lovely than the transition of a young girl from childhood into womanhood.

odorsnounUS /ˈoʊdərz/

plural of “odor” — any property detected by the olfactory system

From this reading It suggests the springtime of the year, when the leaf buds are partly opened and the tender blossoms wave in the genial sunshine; when the colors so airy and delicate are set and the ethereal odors are wafted gently to the senses; when earth and air are filled with sweet prophecies of the ripened splendor of summer.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading There is nothing in human life more lovely than the transition of a young girl from childhood into womanhood.

openedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊpənd/

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading It suggests the springtime of the year, when the leaf buds are partly opened and the tender blossoms wave in the genial sunshine; when the colors so airy and delicate are set and the ethereal odors are wafted gently to the senses; when earth and air are filled with sweet prophecies of the ripened splendor of summer.

overturenounUS /ˈoʊvərtʃər/

orchestral music played at the beginning of an opera or oratorio

From this reading It recalls the overture of a grand musical drama introducing the joyous melodies, the wailing minors, the noble chords and sublime symphonies of the glorious harmony.

partlyadverbUS /ˈpɑːrtli/

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading It suggests the springtime of the year, when the leaf buds are partly opened and the tender blossoms wave in the genial sunshine; when the colors so airy and delicate are set and the ethereal odors are wafted gently to the senses; when earth and air are filled with sweet prophecies of the ripened splendor of summer.

propheciesnounUS /ˈprɑːfəsiz/

plural of “prophecy” — knowledge of the future (usually said to be obtained from a divine source)

From this reading It suggests the springtime of the year, when the leaf buds are partly opened and the tender blossoms wave in the genial sunshine; when the colors so airy and delicate are set and the ethereal odors are wafted gently to the senses; when earth and air are filled with sweet prophecies of the ripened splendor of summer.

recallsnounUS /ˈriːkɔːlz/

plural of “recall” — a request by the manufacturer of a defective product to return the product (as for replacement or repair)

From this reading It recalls the overture of a grand musical drama introducing the joyous melodies, the wailing minors, the noble chords and sublime symphonies of the glorious harmony.

ripenedadjectiveUS /ˈraɪpənd/

of wines, fruit, cheeses; having reached a desired or final condition; (“aged” pronounced as one syllable)

From this reading It suggests the springtime of the year, when the leaf buds are partly opened and the tender blossoms wave in the genial sunshine; when the colors so airy and delicate are set and the ethereal odors are wafted gently to the senses; when earth and air are filled with sweet prophecies of the ripened splendor of summer.

risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/

(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon

From this reading It is like the moments of early morn, when the newly risen sun throws abroad his light, giving token of the majestic glories of noon-day, while the earth exhales a dewy freshness and the air is enchanted by the songs of birds, just wakened from their nests.

sensesnounUS /ˈsensɪz/

plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana

From this reading It suggests the springtime of the year, when the leaf buds are partly opened and the tender blossoms wave in the genial sunshine; when the colors so airy and delicate are set and the ethereal odors are wafted gently to the senses; when earth and air are filled with sweet prophecies of the ripened splendor of summer.

setverbUS /set/

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading It suggests the springtime of the year, when the leaf buds are partly opened and the tender blossoms wave in the genial sunshine; when the colors so airy and delicate are set and the ethereal odors are wafted gently to the senses; when earth and air are filled with sweet prophecies of the ripened splendor of summer.

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It suggests the springtime of the year, when the leaf buds are partly opened and the tender blossoms wave in the genial sunshine; when the colors so airy and delicate are set and the ethereal odors are wafted gently to the senses; when earth and air are filled with sweet prophecies of the ripened splendor of summer.

songsnounUS /sɔːŋz/

plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words

From this reading It is like the moments of early morn, when the newly risen sun throws abroad his light, giving token of the majestic glories of noon-day, while the earth exhales a dewy freshness and the air is enchanted by the songs of birds, just wakened from their nests.

splendornounUS /ˈsplen.dər/

Magnificent and splendid appearance; grandeur and brilliance.

From this reading It suggests the springtime of the year, when the leaf buds are partly opened and the tender blossoms wave in the genial sunshine; when the colors so airy and delicate are set and the ethereal odors are wafted gently to the senses; when earth and air are filled with sweet prophecies of the ripened splendor of summer.

springtimenounUS /ˈsprɪŋtaɪm/

the season of growth

From this reading It suggests the springtime of the year, when the leaf buds are partly opened and the tender blossoms wave in the genial sunshine; when the colors so airy and delicate are set and the ethereal odors are wafted gently to the senses; when earth and air are filled with sweet prophecies of the ripened splendor of summer.

sublimeadjectiveUS /səˈblaɪm/

inspiring awe

From this reading It recalls the overture of a grand musical drama introducing the joyous melodies, the wailing minors, the noble chords and sublime symphonies of the glorious harmony.

suggestsverbUS /səˈdʒests/

third-person singular of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading It suggests the springtime of the year, when the leaf buds are partly opened and the tender blossoms wave in the genial sunshine; when the colors so airy and delicate are set and the ethereal odors are wafted gently to the senses; when earth and air are filled with sweet prophecies of the ripened splendor of summer.

summernounUS /ˈsʌmər/

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading It suggests the springtime of the year, when the leaf buds are partly opened and the tender blossoms wave in the genial sunshine; when the colors so airy and delicate are set and the ethereal odors are wafted gently to the senses; when earth and air are filled with sweet prophecies of the ripened splendor of summer.

sunnounUS /sʌn/

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading It is like the moments of early morn, when the newly risen sun throws abroad his light, giving token of the majestic glories of noon-day, while the earth exhales a dewy freshness and the air is enchanted by the songs of birds, just wakened from their nests.

sunshinenounUS /ˈsʌnʃaɪn/

the rays of the sun

From this reading It suggests the springtime of the year, when the leaf buds are partly opened and the tender blossoms wave in the genial sunshine; when the colors so airy and delicate are set and the ethereal odors are wafted gently to the senses; when earth and air are filled with sweet prophecies of the ripened splendor of summer.

sweetadjectiveUS /swiːt/

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading It suggests the springtime of the year, when the leaf buds are partly opened and the tender blossoms wave in the genial sunshine; when the colors so airy and delicate are set and the ethereal odors are wafted gently to the senses; when earth and air are filled with sweet prophecies of the ripened splendor of summer.

symphoniesnounUS /ˈsɪmfəniz/

plural of “symphony” — a long and complex sonata for symphony orchestra

From this reading It recalls the overture of a grand musical drama introducing the joyous melodies, the wailing minors, the noble chords and sublime symphonies of the glorious harmony.

tenderadjectiveUS /ˈtendər/

given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality

From this reading It suggests the springtime of the year, when the leaf buds are partly opened and the tender blossoms wave in the genial sunshine; when the colors so airy and delicate are set and the ethereal odors are wafted gently to the senses; when earth and air are filled with sweet prophecies of the ripened splendor of summer.

thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading There is nothing in human life more lovely than the transition of a young girl from childhood into womanhood.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE FLOWER UNFOLDING.

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It is like the moments of early morn, when the newly risen sun throws abroad his light, giving token of the majestic glories of noon-day, while the earth exhales a dewy freshness and the air is enchanted by the songs of birds, just wakened from their nests.

ThereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading There is nothing in human life more lovely than the transition of a young girl from childhood into womanhood.

throwsnounUS /θroʊz/

plural of “throw” — the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)

From this reading It is like the moments of early morn, when the newly risen sun throws abroad his light, giving token of the majestic glories of noon-day, while the earth exhales a dewy freshness and the air is enchanted by the songs of birds, just wakened from their nests.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading It suggests the springtime of the year, when the leaf buds are partly opened and the tender blossoms wave in the genial sunshine; when the colors so airy and delicate are set and the ethereal odors are wafted gently to the senses; when earth and air are filled with sweet prophecies of the ripened splendor of summer.

tokennounUS /ˈtoʊkən/

an individual instance of a type of symbol

From this reading It is like the moments of early morn, when the newly risen sun throws abroad his light, giving token of the majestic glories of noon-day, while the earth exhales a dewy freshness and the air is enchanted by the songs of birds, just wakened from their nests.

transitionnounUS /trænˈzɪʃən/

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading There is nothing in human life more lovely than the transition of a young girl from childhood into womanhood.

UNFOLDINGnounUS /ənˈfoʊldɪŋ/

a developmental process

From this reading THE FLOWER UNFOLDING.

waftedverbUS /ˈwɑːftɪd/

past form of “waft” — be driven or carried along, as by the air

From this reading It suggests the springtime of the year, when the leaf buds are partly opened and the tender blossoms wave in the genial sunshine; when the colors so airy and delicate are set and the ethereal odors are wafted gently to the senses; when earth and air are filled with sweet prophecies of the ripened splendor of summer.

wailingnounUS /ˈweɪlɪŋ/

loud cries made while weeping

From this reading It recalls the overture of a grand musical drama introducing the joyous melodies, the wailing minors, the noble chords and sublime symphonies of the glorious harmony.

wakened

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From this reading It is like the moments of early morn, when the newly risen sun throws abroad his light, giving token of the majestic glories of noon-day, while the earth exhales a dewy freshness and the air is enchanted by the songs of birds, just wakened from their nests.

wavenounUS /weɪv/

one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)

From this reading It suggests the springtime of the year, when the leaf buds are partly opened and the tender blossoms wave in the genial sunshine; when the colors so airy and delicate are set and the ethereal odors are wafted gently to the senses; when earth and air are filled with sweet prophecies of the ripened splendor of summer.

whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading It suggests the springtime of the year, when the leaf buds are partly opened and the tender blossoms wave in the genial sunshine; when the colors so airy and delicate are set and the ethereal odors are wafted gently to the senses; when earth and air are filled with sweet prophecies of the ripened splendor of summer.

whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/

during the time that

From this reading It is like the moments of early morn, when the newly risen sun throws abroad his light, giving token of the majestic glories of noon-day, while the earth exhales a dewy freshness and the air is enchanted by the songs of birds, just wakened from their nests.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading It suggests the springtime of the year, when the leaf buds are partly opened and the tender blossoms wave in the genial sunshine; when the colors so airy and delicate are set and the ethereal odors are wafted gently to the senses; when earth and air are filled with sweet prophecies of the ripened splendor of summer.

womanhoodnounUS /ˈwʊmənhʊd/

the state of being an adult woman

From this reading There is nothing in human life more lovely than the transition of a young girl from childhood into womanhood.

yearnounUS /jɪr/

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading It suggests the springtime of the year, when the leaf buds are partly opened and the tender blossoms wave in the genial sunshine; when the colors so airy and delicate are set and the ethereal odors are wafted gently to the senses; when earth and air are filled with sweet prophecies of the ripened splendor of summer.

youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading There is nothing in human life more lovely than the transition of a young girl from childhood into womanhood.

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