Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading The Chronicle of Crows A Tale of the Spring-time LONDON; GRANT & GRIFFITH, SUCCESSORS TO NEWBERY & HARRIS: THE CORNER OF ST PAUL'S CHURCHYARD.

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

From this reading In the merry spring time, thus says my song, When the sun shines bright and the days grow long, And the crocuses brilliant, in purple and gold, Bloom in the gardens in numbers untold; When in the fields the grass grows green, And a few early lambs are seen; When daffodils in gaudy gowns Look gay upon the verdant downs, And fair spring flowers of each degree In every sheltered nook you see, Upon a bright and sunny day The Crows to one-another say, "CAW!

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

From this reading In the merry spring time, thus says my song, When the sun shines bright and the days grow long, And the crocuses brilliant, in purple and gold, Bloom in the gardens in numbers untold; When in the fields the grass grows green, And a few early lambs are seen; When daffodils in gaudy gowns Look gay upon the verdant downs, And fair spring flowers of each degree In every sheltered nook you see, Upon a bright and sunny day The Crows to one-another say, "CAW!

the organic process of bearing flowers

From this reading In the merry spring time, thus says my song, When the sun shines bright and the days grow long, And the crocuses brilliant, in purple and gold, Bloom in the gardens in numbers untold; When in the fields the grass grows green, And a few early lambs are seen; When daffodils in gaudy gowns Look gay upon the verdant downs, And fair spring flowers of each degree In every sheltered nook you see, Upon a bright and sunny day The Crows to one-another say, "CAW!

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading In the merry spring time, thus says my song, When the sun shines bright and the days grow long, And the crocuses brilliant, in purple and gold, Bloom in the gardens in numbers untold; When in the fields the grass grows green, And a few early lambs are seen; When daffodils in gaudy gowns Look gay upon the verdant downs, And fair spring flowers of each degree In every sheltered nook you see, Upon a bright and sunny day The Crows to one-another say, "CAW!

of surpassing excellence

From this reading In the merry spring time, thus says my song, When the sun shines bright and the days grow long, And the crocuses brilliant, in purple and gold, Bloom in the gardens in numbers untold; When in the fields the grass grows green, And a few early lambs are seen; When daffodils in gaudy gowns Look gay upon the verdant downs, And fair spring flowers of each degree In every sheltered nook you see, Upon a bright and sunny day The Crows to one-another say, "CAW!

make by combining materials and parts

From this reading CAW! our nests now let us build."

utter a cry, characteristic of crows, rooks, or ravens

From this reading CAW!

A detailed written record of historical events in order. (Sử ký, biên niên sử lịch sử.)

From this reading The Chronicle of Crows A Tale of the Spring-time LONDON; GRANT & GRIFFITH, SUCCESSORS TO NEWBERY & HARRIS: THE CORNER OF ST PAUL'S CHURCHYARD.

the yard associated with a church

From this reading The Chronicle of Crows A Tale of the Spring-time LONDON; GRANT & GRIFFITH, SUCCESSORS TO NEWBERY & HARRIS: THE CORNER OF ST PAUL'S CHURCHYARD.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading The Chronicle of Crows A Tale of the Spring-time LONDON; GRANT & GRIFFITH, SUCCESSORS TO NEWBERY & HARRIS: THE CORNER OF ST PAUL'S CHURCHYARD.

plural of “crocus” — any of numerous low-growing plants of the genus Crocus having slender grasslike leaves and white or yellow or purple flowers; native chiefly to the Mediterranean region but widely cultivated

From this reading In the merry spring time, thus says my song, When the sun shines bright and the days grow long, And the crocuses brilliant, in purple and gold, Bloom in the gardens in numbers untold; When in the fields the grass grows green, And a few early lambs are seen; When daffodils in gaudy gowns Look gay upon the verdant downs, And fair spring flowers of each degree In every sheltered nook you see, Upon a bright and sunny day The Crows to one-another say, "CAW!

plural of “crow” — black birds having a raucous call

From this reading The Chronicle of Crows A Tale of the Spring-time LONDON; GRANT & GRIFFITH, SUCCESSORS TO NEWBERY & HARRIS: THE CORNER OF ST PAUL'S CHURCHYARD.

plural of “daffodil” — any of numerous varieties of Narcissus plants having showy often yellow flowers with a trumpet-shaped central crown

From this reading In the merry spring time, thus says my song, When the sun shines bright and the days grow long, And the crocuses brilliant, in purple and gold, Bloom in the gardens in numbers untold; When in the fields the grass grows green, And a few early lambs are seen; When daffodils in gaudy gowns Look gay upon the verdant downs, And fair spring flowers of each degree In every sheltered nook you see, Upon a bright and sunny day The Crows to one-another say, "CAW!

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading In the merry spring time, thus says my song, When the sun shines bright and the days grow long, And the crocuses brilliant, in purple and gold, Bloom in the gardens in numbers untold; When in the fields the grass grows green, And a few early lambs are seen; When daffodils in gaudy gowns Look gay upon the verdant downs, And fair spring flowers of each degree In every sheltered nook you see, Upon a bright and sunny day The Crows to one-another say, "CAW!

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading In the merry spring time, thus says my song, When the sun shines bright and the days grow long, And the crocuses brilliant, in purple and gold, Bloom in the gardens in numbers untold; When in the fields the grass grows green, And a few early lambs are seen; When daffodils in gaudy gowns Look gay upon the verdant downs, And fair spring flowers of each degree In every sheltered nook you see, Upon a bright and sunny day The Crows to one-another say, "CAW!

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading In the merry spring time, thus says my song, When the sun shines bright and the days grow long, And the crocuses brilliant, in purple and gold, Bloom in the gardens in numbers untold; When in the fields the grass grows green, And a few early lambs are seen; When daffodils in gaudy gowns Look gay upon the verdant downs, And fair spring flowers of each degree In every sheltered nook you see, Upon a bright and sunny day The Crows to one-another say, "CAW!

plural of “down” — soft fine feathers

From this reading In the merry spring time, thus says my song, When the sun shines bright and the days grow long, And the crocuses brilliant, in purple and gold, Bloom in the gardens in numbers untold; When in the fields the grass grows green, And a few early lambs are seen; When daffodils in gaudy gowns Look gay upon the verdant downs, And fair spring flowers of each degree In every sheltered nook you see, Upon a bright and sunny day The Crows to one-another say, "CAW!

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading In the merry spring time, thus says my song, When the sun shines bright and the days grow long, And the crocuses brilliant, in purple and gold, Bloom in the gardens in numbers untold; When in the fields the grass grows green, And a few early lambs are seen; When daffodils in gaudy gowns Look gay upon the verdant downs, And fair spring flowers of each degree In every sheltered nook you see, Upon a bright and sunny day The Crows to one-another say, "CAW!

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading In the merry spring time, thus says my song, When the sun shines bright and the days grow long, And the crocuses brilliant, in purple and gold, Bloom in the gardens in numbers untold; When in the fields the grass grows green, And a few early lambs are seen; When daffodils in gaudy gowns Look gay upon the verdant downs, And fair spring flowers of each degree In every sheltered nook you see, Upon a bright and sunny day The Crows to one-another say, "CAW!

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading In the merry spring time, thus says my song, When the sun shines bright and the days grow long, And the crocuses brilliant, in purple and gold, Bloom in the gardens in numbers untold; When in the fields the grass grows green, And a few early lambs are seen; When daffodils in gaudy gowns Look gay upon the verdant downs, And fair spring flowers of each degree In every sheltered nook you see, Upon a bright and sunny day The Crows to one-another say, "CAW!

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading In the merry spring time, thus says my song, When the sun shines bright and the days grow long, And the crocuses brilliant, in purple and gold, Bloom in the gardens in numbers untold; When in the fields the grass grows green, And a few early lambs are seen; When daffodils in gaudy gowns Look gay upon the verdant downs, And fair spring flowers of each degree In every sheltered nook you see, Upon a bright and sunny day The Crows to one-another say, "CAW!

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading In the merry spring time, thus says my song, When the sun shines bright and the days grow long, And the crocuses brilliant, in purple and gold, Bloom in the gardens in numbers untold; When in the fields the grass grows green, And a few early lambs are seen; When daffodils in gaudy gowns Look gay upon the verdant downs, And fair spring flowers of each degree In every sheltered nook you see, Upon a bright and sunny day The Crows to one-another say, "CAW!

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading In the merry spring time, thus says my song, When the sun shines bright and the days grow long, And the crocuses brilliant, in purple and gold, Bloom in the gardens in numbers untold; When in the fields the grass grows green, And a few early lambs are seen; When daffodils in gaudy gowns Look gay upon the verdant downs, And fair spring flowers of each degree In every sheltered nook you see, Upon a bright and sunny day The Crows to one-another say, "CAW!

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading In the merry spring time, thus says my song, When the sun shines bright and the days grow long, And the crocuses brilliant, in purple and gold, Bloom in the gardens in numbers untold; When in the fields the grass grows green, And a few early lambs are seen; When daffodils in gaudy gowns Look gay upon the verdant downs, And fair spring flowers of each degree In every sheltered nook you see, Upon a bright and sunny day The Crows to one-another say, "CAW!

plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading In the merry spring time, thus says my song, When the sun shines bright and the days grow long, And the crocuses brilliant, in purple and gold, Bloom in the gardens in numbers untold; When in the fields the grass grows green, And a few early lambs are seen; When daffodils in gaudy gowns Look gay upon the verdant downs, And fair spring flowers of each degree In every sheltered nook you see, Upon a bright and sunny day The Crows to one-another say, "CAW!

tastelessly showy

From this reading In the merry spring time, thus says my song, When the sun shines bright and the days grow long, And the crocuses brilliant, in purple and gold, Bloom in the gardens in numbers untold; When in the fields the grass grows green, And a few early lambs are seen; When daffodils in gaudy gowns Look gay upon the verdant downs, And fair spring flowers of each degree In every sheltered nook you see, Upon a bright and sunny day The Crows to one-another say, "CAW!

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading In the merry spring time, thus says my song, When the sun shines bright and the days grow long, And the crocuses brilliant, in purple and gold, Bloom in the gardens in numbers untold; When in the fields the grass grows green, And a few early lambs are seen; When daffodils in gaudy gowns Look gay upon the verdant downs, And fair spring flowers of each degree In every sheltered nook you see, Upon a bright and sunny day The Crows to one-another say, "CAW!

coins made of gold

From this reading In the merry spring time, thus says my song, When the sun shines bright and the days grow long, And the crocuses brilliant, in purple and gold, Bloom in the gardens in numbers untold; When in the fields the grass grows green, And a few early lambs are seen; When daffodils in gaudy gowns Look gay upon the verdant downs, And fair spring flowers of each degree In every sheltered nook you see, Upon a bright and sunny day The Crows to one-another say, "CAW!

plural of “gown” — a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions

From this reading In the merry spring time, thus says my song, When the sun shines bright and the days grow long, And the crocuses brilliant, in purple and gold, Bloom in the gardens in numbers untold; When in the fields the grass grows green, And a few early lambs are seen; When daffodils in gaudy gowns Look gay upon the verdant downs, And fair spring flowers of each degree In every sheltered nook you see, Upon a bright and sunny day The Crows to one-another say, "CAW!

let have

From this reading The Chronicle of Crows A Tale of the Spring-time LONDON; GRANT & GRIFFITH, SUCCESSORS TO NEWBERY & HARRIS: THE CORNER OF ST PAUL'S CHURCHYARD.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading In the merry spring time, thus says my song, When the sun shines bright and the days grow long, And the crocuses brilliant, in purple and gold, Bloom in the gardens in numbers untold; When in the fields the grass grows green, And a few early lambs are seen; When daffodils in gaudy gowns Look gay upon the verdant downs, And fair spring flowers of each degree In every sheltered nook you see, Upon a bright and sunny day The Crows to one-another say, "CAW!

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading In the merry spring time, thus says my song, When the sun shines bright and the days grow long, And the crocuses brilliant, in purple and gold, Bloom in the gardens in numbers untold; When in the fields the grass grows green, And a few early lambs are seen; When daffodils in gaudy gowns Look gay upon the verdant downs, And fair spring flowers of each degree In every sheltered nook you see, Upon a bright and sunny day The Crows to one-another say, "CAW!

United States film maker who was the first to use flashbacks and fade-outs (1875-1948)

From this reading The Chronicle of Crows A Tale of the Spring-time LONDON; GRANT & GRIFFITH, SUCCESSORS TO NEWBERY & HARRIS: THE CORNER OF ST PAUL'S CHURCHYARD.

pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading In the merry spring time, thus says my song, When the sun shines bright and the days grow long, And the crocuses brilliant, in purple and gold, Bloom in the gardens in numbers untold; When in the fields the grass grows green, And a few early lambs are seen; When daffodils in gaudy gowns Look gay upon the verdant downs, And fair spring flowers of each degree In every sheltered nook you see, Upon a bright and sunny day The Crows to one-another say, "CAW!

third-person singular of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading In the merry spring time, thus says my song, When the sun shines bright and the days grow long, And the crocuses brilliant, in purple and gold, Bloom in the gardens in numbers untold; When in the fields the grass grows green, And a few early lambs are seen; When daffodils in gaudy gowns Look gay upon the verdant downs, And fair spring flowers of each degree In every sheltered nook you see, Upon a bright and sunny day The Crows to one-another say, "CAW!

United States author who wrote the stories about Uncle Remus (1848-1908)

From this reading The Chronicle of Crows A Tale of the Spring-time LONDON; GRANT & GRIFFITH, SUCCESSORS TO NEWBERY & HARRIS: THE CORNER OF ST PAUL'S CHURCHYARD.

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

From this reading In the merry spring time, thus says my song, When the sun shines bright and the days grow long, And the crocuses brilliant, in purple and gold, Bloom in the gardens in numbers untold; When in the fields the grass grows green, And a few early lambs are seen; When daffodils in gaudy gowns Look gay upon the verdant downs, And fair spring flowers of each degree In every sheltered nook you see, Upon a bright and sunny day The Crows to one-another say, "CAW!

plural of “lamb” — young sheep

From this reading In the merry spring time, thus says my song, When the sun shines bright and the days grow long, And the crocuses brilliant, in purple and gold, Bloom in the gardens in numbers untold; When in the fields the grass grows green, And a few early lambs are seen; When daffodils in gaudy gowns Look gay upon the verdant downs, And fair spring flowers of each degree In every sheltered nook you see, Upon a bright and sunny day The Crows to one-another say, "CAW!

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading CAW! our nests now let us build."

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading The Chronicle of Crows A Tale of the Spring-time LONDON; GRANT & GRIFFITH, SUCCESSORS TO NEWBERY & HARRIS: THE CORNER OF ST PAUL'S CHURCHYARD.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading In the merry spring time, thus says my song, When the sun shines bright and the days grow long, And the crocuses brilliant, in purple and gold, Bloom in the gardens in numbers untold; When in the fields the grass grows green, And a few early lambs are seen; When daffodils in gaudy gowns Look gay upon the verdant downs, And fair spring flowers of each degree In every sheltered nook you see, Upon a bright and sunny day The Crows to one-another say, "CAW!

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading In the merry spring time, thus says my song, When the sun shines bright and the days grow long, And the crocuses brilliant, in purple and gold, Bloom in the gardens in numbers untold; When in the fields the grass grows green, And a few early lambs are seen; When daffodils in gaudy gowns Look gay upon the verdant downs, And fair spring flowers of each degree In every sheltered nook you see, Upon a bright and sunny day The Crows to one-another say, "CAW!

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading In the merry spring time, thus says my song, When the sun shines bright and the days grow long, And the crocuses brilliant, in purple and gold, Bloom in the gardens in numbers untold; When in the fields the grass grows green, And a few early lambs are seen; When daffodils in gaudy gowns Look gay upon the verdant downs, And fair spring flowers of each degree In every sheltered nook you see, Upon a bright and sunny day The Crows to one-another say, "CAW!

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading In the merry spring time, thus says my song, When the sun shines bright and the days grow long, And the crocuses brilliant, in purple and gold, Bloom in the gardens in numbers untold; When in the fields the grass grows green, And a few early lambs are seen; When daffodils in gaudy gowns Look gay upon the verdant downs, And fair spring flowers of each degree In every sheltered nook you see, Upon a bright and sunny day The Crows to one-another say, "CAW!

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

From this reading CAW! our nests now let us build."

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From this reading The Chronicle of Crows A Tale of the Spring-time LONDON; GRANT & GRIFFITH, SUCCESSORS TO NEWBERY & HARRIS: THE CORNER OF ST PAUL'S CHURCHYARD.

a sheltered and secluded place

From this reading In the merry spring time, thus says my song, When the sun shines bright and the days grow long, And the crocuses brilliant, in purple and gold, Bloom in the gardens in numbers untold; When in the fields the grass grows green, And a few early lambs are seen; When daffodils in gaudy gowns Look gay upon the verdant downs, And fair spring flowers of each degree In every sheltered nook you see, Upon a bright and sunny day The Crows to one-another say, "CAW!

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading CAW! our nests now let us build."

the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt

From this reading In the merry spring time, thus says my song, When the sun shines bright and the days grow long, And the crocuses brilliant, in purple and gold, Bloom in the gardens in numbers untold; When in the fields the grass grows green, And a few early lambs are seen; When daffodils in gaudy gowns Look gay upon the verdant downs, And fair spring flowers of each degree In every sheltered nook you see, Upon a bright and sunny day The Crows to one-another say, "CAW!

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Chronicle of Crows A Tale of the Spring-time LONDON; GRANT & GRIFFITH, SUCCESSORS TO NEWBERY & HARRIS: THE CORNER OF ST PAUL'S CHURCHYARD.

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From this reading In the merry spring time, thus says my song, When the sun shines bright and the days grow long, And the crocuses brilliant, in purple and gold, Bloom in the gardens in numbers untold; When in the fields the grass grows green, And a few early lambs are seen; When daffodils in gaudy gowns Look gay upon the verdant downs, And fair spring flowers of each degree In every sheltered nook you see, Upon a bright and sunny day The Crows to one-another say, "CAW!

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading CAW! our nests now let us build."

possessive form of “paul” — United States feminist (1885-1977)

From this reading The Chronicle of Crows A Tale of the Spring-time LONDON; GRANT & GRIFFITH, SUCCESSORS TO NEWBERY & HARRIS: THE CORNER OF ST PAUL'S CHURCHYARD.

a purple color or pigment

From this reading In the merry spring time, thus says my song, When the sun shines bright and the days grow long, And the crocuses brilliant, in purple and gold, Bloom in the gardens in numbers untold; When in the fields the grass grows green, And a few early lambs are seen; When daffodils in gaudy gowns Look gay upon the verdant downs, And fair spring flowers of each degree In every sheltered nook you see, Upon a bright and sunny day The Crows to one-another say, "CAW!

express in words

From this reading In the merry spring time, thus says my song, When the sun shines bright and the days grow long, And the crocuses brilliant, in purple and gold, Bloom in the gardens in numbers untold; When in the fields the grass grows green, And a few early lambs are seen; When daffodils in gaudy gowns Look gay upon the verdant downs, And fair spring flowers of each degree In every sheltered nook you see, Upon a bright and sunny day The Crows to one-another say, "CAW!

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading In the merry spring time, thus says my song, When the sun shines bright and the days grow long, And the crocuses brilliant, in purple and gold, Bloom in the gardens in numbers untold; When in the fields the grass grows green, And a few early lambs are seen; When daffodils in gaudy gowns Look gay upon the verdant downs, And fair spring flowers of each degree In every sheltered nook you see, Upon a bright and sunny day The Crows to one-another say, "CAW!

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading In the merry spring time, thus says my song, When the sun shines bright and the days grow long, And the crocuses brilliant, in purple and gold, Bloom in the gardens in numbers untold; When in the fields the grass grows green, And a few early lambs are seen; When daffodils in gaudy gowns Look gay upon the verdant downs, And fair spring flowers of each degree In every sheltered nook you see, Upon a bright and sunny day The Crows to one-another say, "CAW!

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading In the merry spring time, thus says my song, When the sun shines bright and the days grow long, And the crocuses brilliant, in purple and gold, Bloom in the gardens in numbers untold; When in the fields the grass grows green, And a few early lambs are seen; When daffodils in gaudy gowns Look gay upon the verdant downs, And fair spring flowers of each degree In every sheltered nook you see, Upon a bright and sunny day The Crows to one-another say, "CAW!

protected from danger or bad weather

From this reading In the merry spring time, thus says my song, When the sun shines bright and the days grow long, And the crocuses brilliant, in purple and gold, Bloom in the gardens in numbers untold; When in the fields the grass grows green, And a few early lambs are seen; When daffodils in gaudy gowns Look gay upon the verdant downs, And fair spring flowers of each degree In every sheltered nook you see, Upon a bright and sunny day The Crows to one-another say, "CAW!

plural of “shine” — the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light

From this reading In the merry spring time, thus says my song, When the sun shines bright and the days grow long, And the crocuses brilliant, in purple and gold, Bloom in the gardens in numbers untold; When in the fields the grass grows green, And a few early lambs are seen; When daffodils in gaudy gowns Look gay upon the verdant downs, And fair spring flowers of each degree In every sheltered nook you see, Upon a bright and sunny day The Crows to one-another say, "CAW!

a short musical composition with words

From this reading In the merry spring time, thus says my song, When the sun shines bright and the days grow long, And the crocuses brilliant, in purple and gold, Bloom in the gardens in numbers untold; When in the fields the grass grows green, And a few early lambs are seen; When daffodils in gaudy gowns Look gay upon the verdant downs, And fair spring flowers of each degree In every sheltered nook you see, Upon a bright and sunny day The Crows to one-another say, "CAW!

the season of growth

From this reading In the merry spring time, thus says my song, When the sun shines bright and the days grow long, And the crocuses brilliant, in purple and gold, Bloom in the gardens in numbers untold; When in the fields the grass grows green, And a few early lambs are seen; When daffodils in gaudy gowns Look gay upon the verdant downs, And fair spring flowers of each degree In every sheltered nook you see, Upon a bright and sunny day The Crows to one-another say, "CAW!

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From this reading The Chronicle of Crows A Tale of the Spring-time LONDON; GRANT & GRIFFITH, SUCCESSORS TO NEWBERY & HARRIS: THE CORNER OF ST PAUL'S CHURCHYARD.

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From this reading The Chronicle of Crows A Tale of the Spring-time LONDON; GRANT & GRIFFITH, SUCCESSORS TO NEWBERY & HARRIS: THE CORNER OF ST PAUL'S CHURCHYARD.

plural of “successor” — a person who follows next in order

From this reading The Chronicle of Crows A Tale of the Spring-time LONDON; GRANT & GRIFFITH, SUCCESSORS TO NEWBERY & HARRIS: THE CORNER OF ST PAUL'S CHURCHYARD.

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

From this reading In the merry spring time, thus says my song, When the sun shines bright and the days grow long, And the crocuses brilliant, in purple and gold, Bloom in the gardens in numbers untold; When in the fields the grass grows green, And a few early lambs are seen; When daffodils in gaudy gowns Look gay upon the verdant downs, And fair spring flowers of each degree In every sheltered nook you see, Upon a bright and sunny day The Crows to one-another say, "CAW!

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading In the merry spring time, thus says my song, When the sun shines bright and the days grow long, And the crocuses brilliant, in purple and gold, Bloom in the gardens in numbers untold; When in the fields the grass grows green, And a few early lambs are seen; When daffodils in gaudy gowns Look gay upon the verdant downs, And fair spring flowers of each degree In every sheltered nook you see, Upon a bright and sunny day The Crows to one-another say, "CAW!

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading The Chronicle of Crows A Tale of the Spring-time LONDON; GRANT & GRIFFITH, SUCCESSORS TO NEWBERY & HARRIS: THE CORNER OF ST PAUL'S CHURCHYARD.

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

From this reading The Chronicle of Crows A Tale of the Spring-time LONDON; GRANT & GRIFFITH, SUCCESSORS TO NEWBERY & HARRIS: THE CORNER OF ST PAUL'S CHURCHYARD.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading In the merry spring time, thus says my song, When the sun shines bright and the days grow long, And the crocuses brilliant, in purple and gold, Bloom in the gardens in numbers untold; When in the fields the grass grows green, And a few early lambs are seen; When daffodils in gaudy gowns Look gay upon the verdant downs, And fair spring flowers of each degree In every sheltered nook you see, Upon a bright and sunny day The Crows to one-another say, "CAW!

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading In the merry spring time, thus says my song, When the sun shines bright and the days grow long, And the crocuses brilliant, in purple and gold, Bloom in the gardens in numbers untold; When in the fields the grass grows green, And a few early lambs are seen; When daffodils in gaudy gowns Look gay upon the verdant downs, And fair spring flowers of each degree In every sheltered nook you see, Upon a bright and sunny day The Crows to one-another say, "CAW!

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

From this reading The Chronicle of Crows A Tale of the Spring-time LONDON; GRANT & GRIFFITH, SUCCESSORS TO NEWBERY & HARRIS: THE CORNER OF ST PAUL'S CHURCHYARD.

too much to be measured

From this reading In the merry spring time, thus says my song, When the sun shines bright and the days grow long, And the crocuses brilliant, in purple and gold, Bloom in the gardens in numbers untold; When in the fields the grass grows green, And a few early lambs are seen; When daffodils in gaudy gowns Look gay upon the verdant downs, And fair spring flowers of each degree In every sheltered nook you see, Upon a bright and sunny day The Crows to one-another say, "CAW!

a formal word for “on”

From this reading In the merry spring time, thus says my song, When the sun shines bright and the days grow long, And the crocuses brilliant, in purple and gold, Bloom in the gardens in numbers untold; When in the fields the grass grows green, And a few early lambs are seen; When daffodils in gaudy gowns Look gay upon the verdant downs, And fair spring flowers of each degree In every sheltered nook you see, Upon a bright and sunny day The Crows to one-another say, "CAW!

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading CAW! our nests now let us build."

characterized by abundance of verdure

From this reading In the merry spring time, thus says my song, When the sun shines bright and the days grow long, And the crocuses brilliant, in purple and gold, Bloom in the gardens in numbers untold; When in the fields the grass grows green, And a few early lambs are seen; When daffodils in gaudy gowns Look gay upon the verdant downs, And fair spring flowers of each degree In every sheltered nook you see, Upon a bright and sunny day The Crows to one-another say, "CAW!

at the time that

From this reading In the merry spring time, thus says my song, When the sun shines bright and the days grow long, And the crocuses brilliant, in purple and gold, Bloom in the gardens in numbers untold; When in the fields the grass grows green, And a few early lambs are seen; When daffodils in gaudy gowns Look gay upon the verdant downs, And fair spring flowers of each degree In every sheltered nook you see, Upon a bright and sunny day The Crows to one-another say, "CAW!

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading In the merry spring time, thus says my song, When the sun shines bright and the days grow long, And the crocuses brilliant, in purple and gold, Bloom in the gardens in numbers untold; When in the fields the grass grows green, And a few early lambs are seen; When daffodils in gaudy gowns Look gay upon the verdant downs, And fair spring flowers of each degree In every sheltered nook you see, Upon a bright and sunny day The Crows to one-another say, "CAW!