used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And here and there, among the lacy white, a stalk of a different sort grew, with red blossoms of a shade so rich that it is called the cardinal flower.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Every now and then a ruby-throated hummingbird darted quickly above the water-parsnips straight to the cardinal throat of the other flower, and found refreshment served in frail blossom-ware of the glorious color he loved best of all.
(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 Every now and then a ruby-throated hummingbird darted quickly above the water-parsnips straight to the cardinal throat of the other flower, and found refreshment served in frail blossom-ware of the glorious color he loved best of all.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It was almost white with the fine blooms of water-parsnip, an interesting plant from the top of its blossom head to the lowest of its queer under-water leaves.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading This lovely place was along the marshy shore not far from Nearby Island.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading And here and there, among the lacy white, a stalk of a different sort grew, with red blossoms of a shade so rich that it is called the cardinal flower.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was almost white with the fine blooms of water-parsnip, an interesting plant from the top of its blossom head to the lowest of its queer under-water leaves.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading One of the haunts of Peter and Pan and Sandy was Cardinal-Flower Path.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Every now and then a ruby-throated hummingbird darted quickly above the water-parsnips straight to the cardinal throat of the other flower, and found refreshment served in frail blossom-ware of the glorious color he loved best of all.
bloomsnounUS /bluːmz/
plural of “bloom” — the organic process of bearing flowers
From this reading It was almost white with the fine blooms of water-parsnip, an interesting plant from the top of its blossom head to the lowest of its queer under-water leaves.
blossomverbUS /ˈblɑːsəm/
produce or yield flowers
From this reading It was almost white with the fine blooms of water-parsnip, an interesting plant from the top of its blossom head to the lowest of its queer under-water leaves.
blossom-ware
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From this reading Every now and then a ruby-throated hummingbird darted quickly above the water-parsnips straight to the cardinal throat of the other flower, and found refreshment served in frail blossom-ware of the glorious color he loved best of all.
blossomsnounUS /ˈblɑːsəmz/
plural of “blossom” — reproductive organ of angiosperm plants especially one having showy or colorful parts
From this reading And here and there, among the lacy white, a stalk of a different sort grew, with red blossoms of a shade so rich that it is called the cardinal flower.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading And here and there, among the lacy white, a stalk of a different sort grew, with red blossoms of a shade so rich that it is called the cardinal flower.
(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 And here and there, among the lacy white, a stalk of a different sort grew, with red blossoms of a shade so rich that it is called the cardinal flower.
Cardinal-Flower
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From this reading One of the haunts of Peter and Pan and Sandy was Cardinal-Flower Path.
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading Every now and then a ruby-throated hummingbird darted quickly above the water-parsnips straight to the cardinal throat of the other flower, and found refreshment served in frail blossom-ware of the glorious color he loved best of all.
dartedverbUS /ˈdɑːrtɪd/
past form of “dart” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading Every now and then a ruby-throated hummingbird darted quickly above the water-parsnips straight to the cardinal throat of the other flower, and found refreshment served in frail blossom-ware of the glorious color he loved best of all.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading And here and there, among the lacy white, a stalk of a different sort grew, with red blossoms of a shade so rich that it is called the cardinal flower.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every now and then a ruby-throated hummingbird darted quickly above the water-parsnips straight to the cardinal throat of the other flower, and found refreshment served in frail blossom-ware of the glorious color he loved best of all.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading This lovely place was along the marshy shore not far from Nearby Island.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading It was almost white with the fine blooms of water-parsnip, an interesting plant from the top of its blossom head to the lowest of its queer under-water leaves.
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading And here and there, among the lacy white, a stalk of a different sort grew, with red blossoms of a shade so rich that it is called the cardinal flower.
set up or found
From this reading Every now and then a ruby-throated hummingbird darted quickly above the water-parsnips straight to the cardinal throat of the other flower, and found refreshment served in frail blossom-ware of the glorious color he loved best of all.
frailadjectiveUS /freɪl/
physically weak
From this reading Every now and then a ruby-throated hummingbird darted quickly above the water-parsnips straight to the cardinal throat of the other flower, and found refreshment served in frail blossom-ware of the glorious color he loved best of all.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This lovely place was along the marshy shore not far from Nearby Island.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading Every now and then a ruby-throated hummingbird darted quickly above the water-parsnips straight to the cardinal throat of the other flower, and found refreshment served in frail blossom-ware of the glorious color he loved best of all.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading And here and there, among the lacy white, a stalk of a different sort grew, with red blossoms of a shade so rich that it is called the cardinal flower.
hauntsnounUS /hɔːnts/
plural of “haunt” — a frequently visited place
From this reading One of the haunts of Peter and Pan and Sandy was Cardinal-Flower Path.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Every now and then a ruby-throated hummingbird darted quickly above the water-parsnips straight to the cardinal throat of the other flower, and found refreshment served in frail blossom-ware of the glorious color he loved best of all.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading It was almost white with the fine blooms of water-parsnip, an interesting plant from the top of its blossom head to the lowest of its queer under-water leaves.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading And here and there, among the lacy white, a stalk of a different sort grew, with red blossoms of a shade so rich that it is called the cardinal flower.
hummingbirdnounUS /ˈhʌmɪŋbɜːrd/
tiny American bird having brilliant iridescent plumage and long slender bills; wings are specialized for vibrating flight
From this reading Every now and then a ruby-throated hummingbird darted quickly above the water-parsnips straight to the cardinal throat of the other flower, and found refreshment served in frail blossom-ware of the glorious color he loved best of all.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Every now and then a ruby-throated hummingbird darted quickly above the water-parsnips straight to the cardinal throat of the other flower, and found refreshment served in frail blossom-ware of the glorious color he loved best of all.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading It was almost white with the fine blooms of water-parsnip, an interesting plant from the top of its blossom head to the lowest of its queer under-water leaves.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And here and there, among the lacy white, a stalk of a different sort grew, with red blossoms of a shade so rich that it is called the cardinal flower.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading This lovely place was along the marshy shore not far from Nearby Island.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was almost white with the fine blooms of water-parsnip, an interesting plant from the top of its blossom head to the lowest of its queer under-water leaves.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It was almost white with the fine blooms of water-parsnip, an interesting plant from the top of its blossom head to the lowest of its queer under-water leaves.
lacyadjectiveUS /ˈleɪsi/
made of or resembling lace
From this reading And here and there, among the lacy white, a stalk of a different sort grew, with red blossoms of a shade so rich that it is called the cardinal flower.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading It was almost white with the fine blooms of water-parsnip, an interesting plant from the top of its blossom head to the lowest of its queer under-water leaves.
held dear
From this reading Every now and then a ruby-throated hummingbird darted quickly above the water-parsnips straight to the cardinal throat of the other flower, and found refreshment served in frail blossom-ware of the glorious color he loved best of all.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading This lovely place was along the marshy shore not far from Nearby Island.
lowestadjectiveUS /ˈloʊəst/
lowest in rank or importance
From this reading It was almost white with the fine blooms of water-parsnip, an interesting plant from the top of its blossom head to the lowest of its queer under-water leaves.
marshyadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrʃi/
(of soil) soft and watery
From this reading This lovely place was along the marshy shore not far from Nearby Island.
NearbyadjectiveUS /ˈnɪrˈbaɪ/
close at hand
From this reading This lovely place was along the marshy shore not far from Nearby Island.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This lovely place was along the marshy shore not far from Nearby Island.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Every now and then a ruby-throated hummingbird darted quickly above the water-parsnips straight to the cardinal throat of the other flower, and found refreshment served in frail blossom-ware of the glorious color he loved best of all.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One of the haunts of Peter and Pan and Sandy was Cardinal-Flower Path.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One of the haunts of Peter and Pan and Sandy was Cardinal-Flower Path.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Every now and then a ruby-throated hummingbird darted quickly above the water-parsnips straight to the cardinal throat of the other flower, and found refreshment served in frail blossom-ware of the glorious color he loved best of all.
PanverbUS /pæn/
make a sweeping movement
From this reading One of the haunts of Peter and Pan and Sandy was Cardinal-Flower Path.
a course of conduct
From this reading One of the haunts of Peter and Pan and Sandy was Cardinal-Flower Path.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading One of the haunts of Peter and Pan and Sandy was Cardinal-Flower Path.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading This lovely place was along the marshy shore not far from Nearby Island.
plantverbUS /plænt/
put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground
From this reading It was almost white with the fine blooms of water-parsnip, an interesting plant from the top of its blossom head to the lowest of its queer under-water leaves.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading It was almost white with the fine blooms of water-parsnip, an interesting plant from the top of its blossom head to the lowest of its queer under-water leaves.
with speed
From this reading Every now and then a ruby-throated hummingbird darted quickly above the water-parsnips straight to the cardinal throat of the other flower, and found refreshment served in frail blossom-ware of the glorious color he loved best of all.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading And here and there, among the lacy white, a stalk of a different sort grew, with red blossoms of a shade so rich that it is called the cardinal flower.
refreshmentnounUS /rəˈfreʃmənt/
snacks and drinks served as a light meal
From this reading Every now and then a ruby-throated hummingbird darted quickly above the water-parsnips straight to the cardinal throat of the other flower, and found refreshment served in frail blossom-ware of the glorious color he loved best of all.
possessing material wealth
From this reading And here and there, among the lacy white, a stalk of a different sort grew, with red blossoms of a shade so rich that it is called the cardinal flower.
ruby-throated
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From this reading Every now and then a ruby-throated hummingbird darted quickly above the water-parsnips straight to the cardinal throat of the other flower, and found refreshment served in frail blossom-ware of the glorious color he loved best of all.
SandyadjectiveUS /ˈsændi/
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading One of the haunts of Peter and Pan and Sandy was Cardinal-Flower Path.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading Every now and then a ruby-throated hummingbird darted quickly above the water-parsnips straight to the cardinal throat of the other flower, and found refreshment served in frail blossom-ware of the glorious color he loved best of all.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading And here and there, among the lacy white, a stalk of a different sort grew, with red blossoms of a shade so rich that it is called the cardinal flower.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading This lovely place was along the marshy shore not far from Nearby Island.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading And here and there, among the lacy white, a stalk of a different sort grew, with red blossoms of a shade so rich that it is called the cardinal flower.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading And here and there, among the lacy white, a stalk of a different sort grew, with red blossoms of a shade so rich that it is called the cardinal flower.
stalkverbUS /stɔːk/
walk stiffly
From this reading And here and there, among the lacy white, a stalk of a different sort grew, with red blossoms of a shade so rich that it is called the cardinal flower.
successive (without a break)
From this reading Every now and then a ruby-throated hummingbird darted quickly above the water-parsnips straight to the cardinal throat of the other flower, and found refreshment served in frail blossom-ware of the glorious color he loved best of all.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And here and there, among the lacy white, a stalk of a different sort grew, with red blossoms of a shade so rich that it is called the cardinal flower.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading One of the haunts of Peter and Pan and Sandy was Cardinal-Flower Path.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Every now and then a ruby-throated hummingbird darted quickly above the water-parsnips straight to the cardinal throat of the other flower, and found refreshment served in frail blossom-ware of the glorious color he loved best of all.
in or at that place or location
From this reading And here and there, among the lacy white, a stalk of a different sort grew, with red blossoms of a shade so rich that it is called the cardinal flower.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This lovely place was along the marshy shore not far from Nearby Island.
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading Every now and then a ruby-throated hummingbird darted quickly above the water-parsnips straight to the cardinal throat of the other flower, and found refreshment served in frail blossom-ware of the glorious color he loved best of all.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was almost white with the fine blooms of water-parsnip, an interesting plant from the top of its blossom head to the lowest of its queer under-water leaves.
the upper part of anything
From this reading It was almost white with the fine blooms of water-parsnip, an interesting plant from the top of its blossom head to the lowest of its queer under-water leaves.
under-water
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From this reading It was almost white with the fine blooms of water-parsnip, an interesting plant from the top of its blossom head to the lowest of its queer under-water leaves.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One of the haunts of Peter and Pan and Sandy was Cardinal-Flower Path.
water-parsnip
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From this reading It was almost white with the fine blooms of water-parsnip, an interesting plant from the top of its blossom head to the lowest of its queer under-water leaves.
water-parsnips
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From this reading Every now and then a ruby-throated hummingbird darted quickly above the water-parsnips straight to the cardinal throat of the other flower, and found refreshment served in frail blossom-ware of the glorious color he loved best of all.
a Caucasian
From this reading It was almost white with the fine blooms of water-parsnip, an interesting plant from the top of its blossom head to the lowest of its queer under-water leaves.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was almost white with the fine blooms of water-parsnip, an interesting plant from the top of its blossom head to the lowest of its queer under-water leaves.
