used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Two or three months passed, the bluebirds and robins had all disappeared, and the snow-birds, hardy scions of the feathered tribe capable of withstanding the rigours of a Canadian winter, were alone to be seen.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The Rinks had been flooded, and skating was going on with vigour; the snow was not quite in a satisfactory state as yet; but a few sleighs jingled merrily about with their bright bits of colour, the edging of fur robes and ribbon on the sleigh bells.
(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 Two or three months passed, the bluebirds and robins had all disappeared, and the snow-birds, hardy scions of the feathered tribe capable of withstanding the rigours of a Canadian winter, were alone to be seen.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Two or three months passed, the bluebirds and robins had all disappeared, and the snow-birds, hardy scions of the feathered tribe capable of withstanding the rigours of a Canadian winter, were alone to be seen.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the greenest growth of the Maytime We rode where the roads were wet; Between the dawn and the daytime The spring was glad that we met.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Rinks had been flooded, and skating was going on with vigour; the snow was not quite in a satisfactory state as yet; but a few sleighs jingled merrily about with their bright bits of colour, the edging of fur robes and ribbon on the sleigh bells.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Two or three months passed, the bluebirds and robins had all disappeared, and the snow-birds, hardy scions of the feathered tribe capable of withstanding the rigours of a Canadian winter, were alone to be seen.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The Rinks had been flooded, and skating was going on with vigour; the snow was not quite in a satisfactory state as yet; but a few sleighs jingled merrily about with their bright bits of colour, the edging of fur robes and ribbon on the sleigh bells.
bellsnounUS /belz/
plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading The Rinks had been flooded, and skating was going on with vigour; the snow was not quite in a satisfactory state as yet; but a few sleighs jingled merrily about with their bright bits of colour, the edging of fur robes and ribbon on the sleigh bells.
BERTIE
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From this reading BERTIE.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading In the greenest growth of the Maytime We rode where the roads were wet; Between the dawn and the daytime The spring was glad that we met.
bitsnounUS /bɪts/
plural of “bit” — a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading The Rinks had been flooded, and skating was going on with vigour; the snow was not quite in a satisfactory state as yet; but a few sleighs jingled merrily about with their bright bits of colour, the edging of fur robes and ribbon on the sleigh bells.
bluebirdsnounUS /ˈbluːbɜːrdz/
plural of “bluebird” — fruit-eating mostly brilliant blue songbird of the East Indies
From this reading Two or three months passed, the bluebirds and robins had all disappeared, and the snow-birds, hardy scions of the feathered tribe capable of withstanding the rigours of a Canadian winter, were alone to be seen.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading The Rinks had been flooded, and skating was going on with vigour; the snow was not quite in a satisfactory state as yet; but a few sleighs jingled merrily about with their bright bits of colour, the edging of fur robes and ribbon on the sleigh bells.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The Rinks had been flooded, and skating was going on with vigour; the snow was not quite in a satisfactory state as yet; but a few sleighs jingled merrily about with their bright bits of colour, the edging of fur robes and ribbon on the sleigh bells.
CanadianadjectiveUS /kəˈneɪdiən/
of or relating to Canada or its people
From this reading Two or three months passed, the bluebirds and robins had all disappeared, and the snow-birds, hardy scions of the feathered tribe capable of withstanding the rigours of a Canadian winter, were alone to be seen.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading Two or three months passed, the bluebirds and robins had all disappeared, and the snow-birds, hardy scions of the feathered tribe capable of withstanding the rigours of a Canadian winter, were alone to be seen.
having or capable of producing colors
From this reading The Rinks had been flooded, and skating was going on with vigour; the snow was not quite in a satisfactory state as yet; but a few sleighs jingled merrily about with their bright bits of colour, the edging of fur robes and ribbon on the sleigh bells.
the first light of day
From this reading In the greenest growth of the Maytime We rode where the roads were wet; Between the dawn and the daytime The spring was glad that we met.
daytimenounUS /ˈdeɪtaɪm/
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading In the greenest growth of the Maytime We rode where the roads were wet; Between the dawn and the daytime The spring was glad that we met.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading Two or three months passed, the bluebirds and robins had all disappeared, and the snow-birds, hardy scions of the feathered tribe capable of withstanding the rigours of a Canadian winter, were alone to be seen.
edgingnounUS /ˈedʒɪŋ/
border consisting of anything placed on the edge to finish something (such as a fringe on clothing or on a rug)
From this reading The Rinks had been flooded, and skating was going on with vigour; the snow was not quite in a satisfactory state as yet; but a few sleighs jingled merrily about with their bright bits of colour, the edging of fur robes and ribbon on the sleigh bells.
featheredadjectiveUS /ˈfeðərd/
adorned with feathers or plumes
From this reading Two or three months passed, the bluebirds and robins had all disappeared, and the snow-birds, hardy scions of the feathered tribe capable of withstanding the rigours of a Canadian winter, were alone to be seen.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The Rinks had been flooded, and skating was going on with vigour; the snow was not quite in a satisfactory state as yet; but a few sleighs jingled merrily about with their bright bits of colour, the edging of fur robes and ribbon on the sleigh bells.
floodedadjectiveUS /ˈflʌdəd/
covered with water
From this reading The Rinks had been flooded, and skating was going on with vigour; the snow was not quite in a satisfactory state as yet; but a few sleighs jingled merrily about with their bright bits of colour, the edging of fur robes and ribbon on the sleigh bells.
furnounUS /fɜːr/
the dressed hairy coat of a mammal
From this reading The Rinks had been flooded, and skating was going on with vigour; the snow was not quite in a satisfactory state as yet; but a few sleighs jingled merrily about with their bright bits of colour, the edging of fur robes and ribbon on the sleigh bells.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading In the greenest growth of the Maytime We rode where the roads were wet; Between the dawn and the daytime The spring was glad that we met.
the act of departing
From this reading The Rinks had been flooded, and skating was going on with vigour; the snow was not quite in a satisfactory state as yet; but a few sleighs jingled merrily about with their bright bits of colour, the edging of fur robes and ribbon on the sleigh bells.
greenestadjectiveUS /ˈɡriːnɪst/
superlative of “green” — of the color between blue and yellow in the color spectrum; similar to the color of fresh grass
From this reading In the greenest growth of the Maytime We rode where the roads were wet; Between the dawn and the daytime The spring was glad that we met.
growthnounUS /ɡroʊθ/
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading In the greenest growth of the Maytime We rode where the roads were wet; Between the dawn and the daytime The spring was glad that we met.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Two or three months passed, the bluebirds and robins had all disappeared, and the snow-birds, hardy scions of the feathered tribe capable of withstanding the rigours of a Canadian winter, were alone to be seen.
hardyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading Two or three months passed, the bluebirds and robins had all disappeared, and the snow-birds, hardy scions of the feathered tribe capable of withstanding the rigours of a Canadian winter, were alone to be seen.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the greenest growth of the Maytime We rode where the roads were wet; Between the dawn and the daytime The spring was glad that we met.
jingled
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From this reading The Rinks had been flooded, and skating was going on with vigour; the snow was not quite in a satisfactory state as yet; but a few sleighs jingled merrily about with their bright bits of colour, the edging of fur robes and ribbon on the sleigh bells.
Maytime
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From this reading In the greenest growth of the Maytime We rode where the roads were wet; Between the dawn and the daytime The spring was glad that we met.
merrilyadverbUS /ˈmerəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading The Rinks had been flooded, and skating was going on with vigour; the snow was not quite in a satisfactory state as yet; but a few sleighs jingled merrily about with their bright bits of colour, the edging of fur robes and ribbon on the sleigh bells.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading In the greenest growth of the Maytime We rode where the roads were wet; Between the dawn and the daytime The spring was glad that we met.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Two or three months passed, the bluebirds and robins had all disappeared, and the snow-birds, hardy scions of the feathered tribe capable of withstanding the rigours of a Canadian winter, were alone to be seen.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Rinks had been flooded, and skating was going on with vigour; the snow was not quite in a satisfactory state as yet; but a few sleighs jingled merrily about with their bright bits of colour, the edging of fur robes and ribbon on the sleigh bells.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the greenest growth of the Maytime We rode where the roads were wet; Between the dawn and the daytime The spring was glad that we met.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Rinks had been flooded, and skating was going on with vigour; the snow was not quite in a satisfactory state as yet; but a few sleighs jingled merrily about with their bright bits of colour, the edging of fur robes and ribbon on the sleigh bells.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Two or three months passed, the bluebirds and robins had all disappeared, and the snow-birds, hardy scions of the feathered tribe capable of withstanding the rigours of a Canadian winter, were alone to be seen.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Two or three months passed, the bluebirds and robins had all disappeared, and the snow-birds, hardy scions of the feathered tribe capable of withstanding the rigours of a Canadian winter, were alone to be seen.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The Rinks had been flooded, and skating was going on with vigour; the snow was not quite in a satisfactory state as yet; but a few sleighs jingled merrily about with their bright bits of colour, the edging of fur robes and ribbon on the sleigh bells.
ribbonnounUS /ˈrɪbən/
any long object resembling a thin line
From this reading The Rinks had been flooded, and skating was going on with vigour; the snow was not quite in a satisfactory state as yet; but a few sleighs jingled merrily about with their bright bits of colour, the edging of fur robes and ribbon on the sleigh bells.
rigours
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From this reading Two or three months passed, the bluebirds and robins had all disappeared, and the snow-birds, hardy scions of the feathered tribe capable of withstanding the rigours of a Canadian winter, were alone to be seen.
RinksnounUS /rɪŋks/
plural of “rink” — building that contains a surface for ice skating or roller skating
From this reading The Rinks had been flooded, and skating was going on with vigour; the snow was not quite in a satisfactory state as yet; but a few sleighs jingled merrily about with their bright bits of colour, the edging of fur robes and ribbon on the sleigh bells.
roadsnounUS /roʊdz/
a partly sheltered anchorage
From this reading In the greenest growth of the Maytime We rode where the roads were wet; Between the dawn and the daytime The spring was glad that we met.
robesnounUS /roʊbz/
plural of “robe” — any loose flowing garment
From this reading The Rinks had been flooded, and skating was going on with vigour; the snow was not quite in a satisfactory state as yet; but a few sleighs jingled merrily about with their bright bits of colour, the edging of fur robes and ribbon on the sleigh bells.
robinsnounUS /ˈrɑːbənz/
plural of “robin” — small Old World songbird with a reddish breast
From this reading Two or three months passed, the bluebirds and robins had all disappeared, and the snow-birds, hardy scions of the feathered tribe capable of withstanding the rigours of a Canadian winter, were alone to be seen.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading In the greenest growth of the Maytime We rode where the roads were wet; Between the dawn and the daytime The spring was glad that we met.
satisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌsætəˈsfæktri/
giving satisfaction
From this reading The Rinks had been flooded, and skating was going on with vigour; the snow was not quite in a satisfactory state as yet; but a few sleighs jingled merrily about with their bright bits of colour, the edging of fur robes and ribbon on the sleigh bells.
scions
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From this reading Two or three months passed, the bluebirds and robins had all disappeared, and the snow-birds, hardy scions of the feathered tribe capable of withstanding the rigours of a Canadian winter, were alone to be seen.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Two or three months passed, the bluebirds and robins had all disappeared, and the snow-birds, hardy scions of the feathered tribe capable of withstanding the rigours of a Canadian winter, were alone to be seen.
skatingnounUS /ˈskeɪtɪŋ/
the sport of gliding on skates
From this reading The Rinks had been flooded, and skating was going on with vigour; the snow was not quite in a satisfactory state as yet; but a few sleighs jingled merrily about with their bright bits of colour, the edging of fur robes and ribbon on the sleigh bells.
sleighnounUS /sleɪ/
a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow
From this reading The Rinks had been flooded, and skating was going on with vigour; the snow was not quite in a satisfactory state as yet; but a few sleighs jingled merrily about with their bright bits of colour, the edging of fur robes and ribbon on the sleigh bells.
sleighs
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From this reading The Rinks had been flooded, and skating was going on with vigour; the snow was not quite in a satisfactory state as yet; but a few sleighs jingled merrily about with their bright bits of colour, the edging of fur robes and ribbon on the sleigh bells.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading The Rinks had been flooded, and skating was going on with vigour; the snow was not quite in a satisfactory state as yet; but a few sleighs jingled merrily about with their bright bits of colour, the edging of fur robes and ribbon on the sleigh bells.
snow-birds
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From this reading Two or three months passed, the bluebirds and robins had all disappeared, and the snow-birds, hardy scions of the feathered tribe capable of withstanding the rigours of a Canadian winter, were alone to be seen.
the season of growth
From this reading In the greenest growth of the Maytime We rode where the roads were wet; Between the dawn and the daytime The spring was glad that we met.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The Rinks had been flooded, and skating was going on with vigour; the snow was not quite in a satisfactory state as yet; but a few sleighs jingled merrily about with their bright bits of colour, the edging of fur robes and ribbon on the sleigh bells.
Swinburnenoun
English poet (1837-1909)
From this reading --Swinburne.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the greenest growth of the Maytime We rode where the roads were wet; Between the dawn and the daytime The spring was glad that we met.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the greenest growth of the Maytime We rode where the roads were wet; Between the dawn and the daytime The spring was glad that we met.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The Rinks had been flooded, and skating was going on with vigour; the snow was not quite in a satisfactory state as yet; but a few sleighs jingled merrily about with their bright bits of colour, the edging of fur robes and ribbon on the sleigh bells.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Two or three months passed, the bluebirds and robins had all disappeared, and the snow-birds, hardy scions of the feathered tribe capable of withstanding the rigours of a Canadian winter, were alone to be seen.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Two or three months passed, the bluebirds and robins had all disappeared, and the snow-birds, hardy scions of the feathered tribe capable of withstanding the rigours of a Canadian winter, were alone to be seen.
tribenounUS /traɪb/
a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading Two or three months passed, the bluebirds and robins had all disappeared, and the snow-birds, hardy scions of the feathered tribe capable of withstanding the rigours of a Canadian winter, were alone to be seen.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two or three months passed, the bluebirds and robins had all disappeared, and the snow-birds, hardy scions of the feathered tribe capable of withstanding the rigours of a Canadian winter, were alone to be seen.
vigournoun
forceful exertion
From this reading The Rinks had been flooded, and skating was going on with vigour; the snow was not quite in a satisfactory state as yet; but a few sleighs jingled merrily about with their bright bits of colour, the edging of fur robes and ribbon on the sleigh bells.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the greenest growth of the Maytime We rode where the roads were wet; Between the dawn and the daytime The spring was glad that we met.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading In the greenest growth of the Maytime We rode where the roads were wet; Between the dawn and the daytime The spring was glad that we met.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In the greenest growth of the Maytime We rode where the roads were wet; Between the dawn and the daytime The spring was glad that we met.
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading In the greenest growth of the Maytime We rode where the roads were wet; Between the dawn and the daytime The spring was glad that we met.
in or at the place that
From this reading In the greenest growth of the Maytime We rode where the roads were wet; Between the dawn and the daytime The spring was glad that we met.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Two or three months passed, the bluebirds and robins had all disappeared, and the snow-birds, hardy scions of the feathered tribe capable of withstanding the rigours of a Canadian winter, were alone to be seen.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Rinks had been flooded, and skating was going on with vigour; the snow was not quite in a satisfactory state as yet; but a few sleighs jingled merrily about with their bright bits of colour, the edging of fur robes and ribbon on the sleigh bells.
withstandingverbUS /wɪθˈstændɪŋ/
-ing form of “withstand” — resist or confront with resistance
From this reading Two or three months passed, the bluebirds and robins had all disappeared, and the snow-birds, hardy scions of the feathered tribe capable of withstanding the rigours of a Canadian winter, were alone to be seen.
but in spite of that
From this reading The Rinks had been flooded, and skating was going on with vigour; the snow was not quite in a satisfactory state as yet; but a few sleighs jingled merrily about with their bright bits of colour, the edging of fur robes and ribbon on the sleigh bells.
