used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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AdriftadjectiveUS /əˈdrɪft/
aimlessly drifting
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(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "When blood of autumn Runs warm and red In all the branches Over head-- Sing clear bright sunshine, And tender haze, Sing glad beginning Of College Days!
AprilnounUS /ˈeɪprəl/
the month following March and preceding May
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Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
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the season when the leaves fall from the trees
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the event consisting of the start of something
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birdnotes
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The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
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exhale hard
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of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow
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plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
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emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
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physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
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showing who or what does the action
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a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
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a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
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rid of obstructions
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the body of faculty and students of a college
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plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
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cornersnounUS /ˈkɔːrnərz/
plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area
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cozyadjectiveUS /ˈkoʊzi/
enjoying or affording comforting warmth and shelter especially in a small space
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daisiesnounUS /ˈdeɪziz/
plural of “daisy” — any of numerous composite plants having flower heads with well-developed ray flowers usually arranged in a single whorl
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the time during which someone's life continues
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the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
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United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
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frolicnounUS /ˈfrɑːlɪk/
gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement
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frozenadjectiveUS /ˈfroʊzən/
turned into ice; affected by freezing or by long and severe cold
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showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
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hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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hazenounUS /heɪz/
atmospheric moisture or dust or smoke that causes reduced visibility
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the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
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belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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jinglingadjective
having a series of high-pitched ringing sounds like many small bells
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the month following May and preceding July
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having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
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a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)
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leave-takings
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prefer or wish to do something
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lingerverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡər/
remain present although waning or gradually dying
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less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
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mem'ries
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mirthnounUS /mɜːrθ/
great merriment
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an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
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O'eradverb
throughout a period of time
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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used to join alternatives or possibilities
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OverprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
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pinesnounUS /paɪnz/
plural of “pine” — a coniferous tree
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pondsnounUS /pɑːndz/
plural of “pond” — a small lake
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an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading "When June days linger, And warm winds blow O'er fields of daisies Adrift like snow-- Sing sad leave-takings And tender praise Of all the mem'ries Of College Days!"
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
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red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
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RunsnounUS /rʌnz/
plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely
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experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
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shyverbUS /ʃaɪ/
start suddenly, as from fright
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deliver by singing
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sleighs
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not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
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precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
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yielding readily to pressure or weight
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SONG-CALENDAR
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spruces
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the rays of the sun
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having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
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given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
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structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
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at the time that
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plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
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in the company of; together with
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woodlandnounUS /ˈwʊdlænd/
land that is covered with trees and shrubs
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exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
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