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From this reading PUBLISHED SEPTEMBER, 1911 In the late May evening the soul of summer had gone suddenly incarnate, but the old man, indifferent and petulant, thrashed upon his bed.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Flowers regarded him observantly--one might have said critically--from the tables, the bureau, the window-sills: tulips, fleurs-de-lis, pansies, peonies, and late lilacs, for he had a garden-loving wife who made the most of "the dull season," after crocuses and daffodils, and before roses.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Flowers regarded him observantly--one might have said critically--from the tables, the bureau, the window-sills: tulips, fleurs-de-lis, pansies, peonies, and late lilacs, for he had a garden-loving wife who made the most of "the dull season," after crocuses and daffodils, and before roses.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PUBLISHED SEPTEMBER, 1911 In the late May evening the soul of summer had gone suddenly incarnate, but the old man, indifferent and petulant, thrashed upon his bed.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But he manifested no interest in flowers; less than usual, it must be owned, in Patience, his wife.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading PUBLISHED SEPTEMBER, 1911 In the late May evening the soul of summer had gone suddenly incarnate, but the old man, indifferent and petulant, thrashed upon his bed.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Flowers regarded him observantly--one might have said critically--from the tables, the bureau, the window-sills: tulips, fleurs-de-lis, pansies, peonies, and late lilacs, for he had a garden-loving wife who made the most of "the dull season," after crocuses and daffodils, and before roses.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He was not used to being ill, and found no consolations in weather.
bureaunounUS /ˈbjʊroʊ/
an administrative unit of government
From this reading Flowers regarded him observantly--one might have said critically--from the tables, the bureau, the window-sills: tulips, fleurs-de-lis, pansies, peonies, and late lilacs, for he had a garden-loving wife who made the most of "the dull season," after crocuses and daffodils, and before roses.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading PUBLISHED SEPTEMBER, 1911 In the late May evening the soul of summer had gone suddenly incarnate, but the old man, indifferent and petulant, thrashed upon his bed.
consolationsnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “consolation” — the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment
From this reading He was not used to being ill, and found no consolations in weather.
criticallyadverbUS /ˈkrɪtɪkəli/
in a critical manner
From this reading Flowers regarded him observantly--one might have said critically--from the tables, the bureau, the window-sills: tulips, fleurs-de-lis, pansies, peonies, and late lilacs, for he had a garden-loving wife who made the most of "the dull season," after crocuses and daffodils, and before roses.
crocusesnounUS /ˈkroʊkjuːsɪz/
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 Flowers regarded him observantly--one might have said critically--from the tables, the bureau, the window-sills: tulips, fleurs-de-lis, pansies, peonies, and late lilacs, for he had a garden-loving wife who made the most of "the dull season," after crocuses and daffodils, and before roses.
daffodilsnounUS /ˈdæfədɪlz/
plural of “daffodil” — any of numerous varieties of Narcissus plants having showy often yellow flowers with a trumpet-shaped central crown
From this reading Flowers regarded him observantly--one might have said critically--from the tables, the bureau, the window-sills: tulips, fleurs-de-lis, pansies, peonies, and late lilacs, for he had a garden-loving wife who made the most of "the dull season," after crocuses and daffodils, and before roses.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading Flowers regarded him observantly--one might have said critically--from the tables, the bureau, the window-sills: tulips, fleurs-de-lis, pansies, peonies, and late lilacs, for he had a garden-loving wife who made the most of "the dull season," after crocuses and daffodils, and before roses.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading PUBLISHED SEPTEMBER, 1911 In the late May evening the soul of summer had gone suddenly incarnate, but the old man, indifferent and petulant, thrashed upon his bed.
fleurs-de-lis
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From this reading Flowers regarded him observantly--one might have said critically--from the tables, the bureau, the window-sills: tulips, fleurs-de-lis, pansies, peonies, and late lilacs, for he had a garden-loving wife who made the most of "the dull season," after crocuses and daffodils, and before roses.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Flowers regarded him observantly--one might have said critically--from the tables, the bureau, the window-sills: tulips, fleurs-de-lis, pansies, peonies, and late lilacs, for he had a garden-loving wife who made the most of "the dull season," after crocuses and daffodils, and before roses.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Flowers regarded him observantly--one might have said critically--from the tables, the bureau, the window-sills: tulips, fleurs-de-lis, pansies, peonies, and late lilacs, for he had a garden-loving wife who made the most of "the dull season," after crocuses and daffodils, and before roses.
set up or found
From this reading He was not used to being ill, and found no consolations in weather.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Flowers regarded him observantly--one might have said critically--from the tables, the bureau, the window-sills: tulips, fleurs-de-lis, pansies, peonies, and late lilacs, for he had a garden-loving wife who made the most of "the dull season," after crocuses and daffodils, and before roses.
garden-loving
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From this reading Flowers regarded him observantly--one might have said critically--from the tables, the bureau, the window-sills: tulips, fleurs-de-lis, pansies, peonies, and late lilacs, for he had a garden-loving wife who made the most of "the dull season," after crocuses and daffodils, and before roses.
destroyed or killed
From this reading PUBLISHED SEPTEMBER, 1911 In the late May evening the soul of summer had gone suddenly incarnate, but the old man, indifferent and petulant, thrashed upon his bed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading PUBLISHED SEPTEMBER, 1911 In the late May evening the soul of summer had gone suddenly incarnate, but the old man, indifferent and petulant, thrashed upon his bed.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Flowers regarded him observantly--one might have said critically--from the tables, the bureau, the window-sills: tulips, fleurs-de-lis, pansies, peonies, and late lilacs, for he had a garden-loving wife who made the most of "the dull season," after crocuses and daffodils, and before roses.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was not used to being ill, and found no consolations in weather.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Flowers regarded him observantly--one might have said critically--from the tables, the bureau, the window-sills: tulips, fleurs-de-lis, pansies, peonies, and late lilacs, for he had a garden-loving wife who made the most of "the dull season," after crocuses and daffodils, and before roses.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading PUBLISHED SEPTEMBER, 1911 In the late May evening the soul of summer had gone suddenly incarnate, but the old man, indifferent and petulant, thrashed upon his bed.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading He was not used to being ill, and found no consolations in weather.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading PUBLISHED SEPTEMBER, 1911 In the late May evening the soul of summer had gone suddenly incarnate, but the old man, indifferent and petulant, thrashed upon his bed.
incarnateverbUS /ˌɪnˈkɑːrnət/
make concrete and real
From this reading PUBLISHED SEPTEMBER, 1911 In the late May evening the soul of summer had gone suddenly incarnate, but the old man, indifferent and petulant, thrashed upon his bed.
a single distinct event
From this reading This was a marked incident.
indifferentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfrənt/
marked by a lack of interest
From this reading PUBLISHED SEPTEMBER, 1911 In the late May evening the soul of summer had gone suddenly incarnate, but the old man, indifferent and petulant, thrashed upon his bed.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading But he manifested no interest in flowers; less than usual, it must be owned, in Patience, his wife.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But he manifested no interest in flowers; less than usual, it must be owned, in Patience, his wife.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading PUBLISHED SEPTEMBER, 1911 In the late May evening the soul of summer had gone suddenly incarnate, but the old man, indifferent and petulant, thrashed upon his bed.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading But he manifested no interest in flowers; less than usual, it must be owned, in Patience, his wife.
lilacsnounUS /ˈlaɪlæks/
plural of “lilac” — any of various plants of the genus Syringa having large panicles of usually fragrant flowers
From this reading Flowers regarded him observantly--one might have said critically--from the tables, the bureau, the window-sills: tulips, fleurs-de-lis, pansies, peonies, and late lilacs, for he had a garden-loving wife who made the most of "the dull season," after crocuses and daffodils, and before roses.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Flowers regarded him observantly--one might have said critically--from the tables, the bureau, the window-sills: tulips, fleurs-de-lis, pansies, peonies, and late lilacs, for he had a garden-loving wife who made the most of "the dull season," after crocuses and daffodils, and before roses.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading PUBLISHED SEPTEMBER, 1911 In the late May evening the soul of summer had gone suddenly incarnate, but the old man, indifferent and petulant, thrashed upon his bed.
manifestedverbUS /ˈmænəfestəd/
past form of “manifest” — provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading But he manifested no interest in flowers; less than usual, it must be owned, in Patience, his wife.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading This was a marked incident.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading PUBLISHED SEPTEMBER, 1911 In the late May evening the soul of summer had gone suddenly incarnate, but the old man, indifferent and petulant, thrashed upon his bed.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Flowers regarded him observantly--one might have said critically--from the tables, the bureau, the window-sills: tulips, fleurs-de-lis, pansies, peonies, and late lilacs, for he had a garden-loving wife who made the most of "the dull season," after crocuses and daffodils, and before roses.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Flowers regarded him observantly--one might have said critically--from the tables, the bureau, the window-sills: tulips, fleurs-de-lis, pansies, peonies, and late lilacs, for he had a garden-loving wife who made the most of "the dull season," after crocuses and daffodils, and before roses.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading But he manifested no interest in flowers; less than usual, it must be owned, in Patience, his wife.
not any; not one
From this reading He was not used to being ill, and found no consolations in weather.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was not used to being ill, and found no consolations in weather.
observantlyadverb
in an observant manner
From this reading Flowers regarded him observantly--one might have said critically--from the tables, the bureau, the window-sills: tulips, fleurs-de-lis, pansies, peonies, and late lilacs, for he had a garden-loving wife who made the most of "the dull season," after crocuses and daffodils, and before roses.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PUBLISHED SEPTEMBER, 1911 In the late May evening the soul of summer had gone suddenly incarnate, but the old man, indifferent and petulant, thrashed upon his bed.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading PUBLISHED SEPTEMBER, 1911 In the late May evening the soul of summer had gone suddenly incarnate, but the old man, indifferent and petulant, thrashed upon his bed.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Flowers regarded him observantly--one might have said critically--from the tables, the bureau, the window-sills: tulips, fleurs-de-lis, pansies, peonies, and late lilacs, for he had a garden-loving wife who made the most of "the dull season," after crocuses and daffodils, and before roses.
ownedadjectiveUS /oʊnd/
having an owner; often used in combination
From this reading But he manifested no interest in flowers; less than usual, it must be owned, in Patience, his wife.
pansiesnounUS /ˈpænziz/
plural of “pansy” — large-flowered garden plant derived chiefly from the wild pansy of Europe and having velvety petals of various colors
From this reading Flowers regarded him observantly--one might have said critically--from the tables, the bureau, the window-sills: tulips, fleurs-de-lis, pansies, peonies, and late lilacs, for he had a garden-loving wife who made the most of "the dull season," after crocuses and daffodils, and before roses.
good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
From this reading But he manifested no interest in flowers; less than usual, it must be owned, in Patience, his wife.
peoniesnounUS /ˈpiːəniz/
plural of “peony” — any of numerous plants widely cultivated for their showy single or double red or pink or white flowers
From this reading Flowers regarded him observantly--one might have said critically--from the tables, the bureau, the window-sills: tulips, fleurs-de-lis, pansies, peonies, and late lilacs, for he had a garden-loving wife who made the most of "the dull season," after crocuses and daffodils, and before roses.
petulantadjectiveUS /ˈpetʃələnt/
easily irritated or annoyed
From this reading PUBLISHED SEPTEMBER, 1911 In the late May evening the soul of summer had gone suddenly incarnate, but the old man, indifferent and petulant, thrashed upon his bed.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading PUBLISHED SEPTEMBER, 1911 In the late May evening the soul of summer had gone suddenly incarnate, but the old man, indifferent and petulant, thrashed upon his bed.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Flowers regarded him observantly--one might have said critically--from the tables, the bureau, the window-sills: tulips, fleurs-de-lis, pansies, peonies, and late lilacs, for he had a garden-loving wife who made the most of "the dull season," after crocuses and daffodils, and before roses.
plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Flowers regarded him observantly--one might have said critically--from the tables, the bureau, the window-sills: tulips, fleurs-de-lis, pansies, peonies, and late lilacs, for he had a garden-loving wife who made the most of "the dull season," after crocuses and daffodils, and before roses.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Flowers regarded him observantly--one might have said critically--from the tables, the bureau, the window-sills: tulips, fleurs-de-lis, pansies, peonies, and late lilacs, for he had a garden-loving wife who made the most of "the dull season," after crocuses and daffodils, and before roses.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading Flowers regarded him observantly--one might have said critically--from the tables, the bureau, the window-sills: tulips, fleurs-de-lis, pansies, peonies, and late lilacs, for he had a garden-loving wife who made the most of "the dull season," after crocuses and daffodils, and before roses.
SEPTEMBERnounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading PUBLISHED SEPTEMBER, 1911 In the late May evening the soul of summer had gone suddenly incarnate, but the old man, indifferent and petulant, thrashed upon his bed.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading PUBLISHED SEPTEMBER, 1911 In the late May evening the soul of summer had gone suddenly incarnate, but the old man, indifferent and petulant, thrashed upon his bed.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading PUBLISHED SEPTEMBER, 1911 In the late May evening the soul of summer had gone suddenly incarnate, but the old man, indifferent and petulant, thrashed upon his bed.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading PUBLISHED SEPTEMBER, 1911 In the late May evening the soul of summer had gone suddenly incarnate, but the old man, indifferent and petulant, thrashed upon his bed.
tablesnounUS /ˈteɪbəlz/
plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Flowers regarded him observantly--one might have said critically--from the tables, the bureau, the window-sills: tulips, fleurs-de-lis, pansies, peonies, and late lilacs, for he had a garden-loving wife who made the most of "the dull season," after crocuses and daffodils, and before roses.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But he manifested no interest in flowers; less than usual, it must be owned, in Patience, his wife.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PUBLISHED SEPTEMBER, 1911 In the late May evening the soul of summer had gone suddenly incarnate, but the old man, indifferent and petulant, thrashed upon his bed.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was a marked incident.
thrashedverbUS /θræʃt/
past form of “thrash” — give a thrashing to; beat hard
From this reading PUBLISHED SEPTEMBER, 1911 In the late May evening the soul of summer had gone suddenly incarnate, but the old man, indifferent and petulant, thrashed upon his bed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was not used to being ill, and found no consolations in weather.
tulipsnounUS /ˈtuːləps/
plural of “tulip” — any of numerous perennial bulbous herbs having linear or broadly lanceolate leaves and usually a single showy flower
From this reading Flowers regarded him observantly--one might have said critically--from the tables, the bureau, the window-sills: tulips, fleurs-de-lis, pansies, peonies, and late lilacs, for he had a garden-loving wife who made the most of "the dull season," after crocuses and daffodils, and before roses.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading PUBLISHED SEPTEMBER, 1911 In the late May evening the soul of summer had gone suddenly incarnate, but the old man, indifferent and petulant, thrashed upon his bed.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading He was not used to being ill, and found no consolations in weather.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading But he manifested no interest in flowers; less than usual, it must be owned, in Patience, his wife.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was not used to being ill, and found no consolations in weather.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading He was not used to being ill, and found no consolations in weather.
which person or people
From this reading Flowers regarded him observantly--one might have said critically--from the tables, the bureau, the window-sills: tulips, fleurs-de-lis, pansies, peonies, and late lilacs, for he had a garden-loving wife who made the most of "the dull season," after crocuses and daffodils, and before roses.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Flowers regarded him observantly--one might have said critically--from the tables, the bureau, the window-sills: tulips, fleurs-de-lis, pansies, peonies, and late lilacs, for he had a garden-loving wife who made the most of "the dull season," after crocuses and daffodils, and before roses.
window-sills
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From this reading Flowers regarded him observantly--one might have said critically--from the tables, the bureau, the window-sills: tulips, fleurs-de-lis, pansies, peonies, and late lilacs, for he had a garden-loving wife who made the most of "the dull season," after crocuses and daffodils, and before roses.
