used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Soft as the light shed from Beyond, a breeze blew over the inner fields of Elysium.
in addition
From this reading Soft also was the whispered gratitude of the olive trees and palms; soft the smiles of the flowers of lilies and of Lebanon, of celestial roses, of amorant and of rustling immortelles.
amorant
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From this reading Soft also was the whispered gratitude of the olive trees and palms; soft the smiles of the flowers of lilies and of Lebanon, of celestial roses, of amorant and of rustling immortelles.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Soft also was the whispered gratitude of the olive trees and palms; soft the smiles of the flowers of lilies and of Lebanon, of celestial roses, of amorant and of rustling immortelles.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Soft as the light shed from Beyond, a breeze blew over the inner fields of Elysium.
atopadverbUS /əˈtɑːp/
on, to, or at the top
From this reading Of the trees, only a spruce atop a nearby knoll failed to sway.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Soft as the light shed from Beyond, a breeze blew over the inner fields of Elysium.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading Too heavy was it with birds.
inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard
From this reading Soft as the light shed from Beyond, a breeze blew over the inner fields of Elysium.
boundedadjectiveUS /ˈbaʊndəd/
having the limits or boundaries established
From this reading The ribbon-like stream that bounded the emerald velvet skirts of the meadow-land fluttered from the buoyant breath.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading The ribbon-like stream that bounded the emerald velvet skirts of the meadow-land fluttered from the buoyant breath.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading Soft as the light shed from Beyond, a breeze blew over the inner fields of Elysium.
buoyantadjectiveUS /ˈbɔɪənt/
tending to float on a liquid or rise in air or gas
From this reading The ribbon-like stream that bounded the emerald velvet skirts of the meadow-land fluttered from the buoyant breath.
celestialadjectiveUS /səˈlestʃəl/
of or relating to the sky
From this reading Soft also was the whispered gratitude of the olive trees and palms; soft the smiles of the flowers of lilies and of Lebanon, of celestial roses, of amorant and of rustling immortelles.
ElysiumnounUS /ɪˈlɪziəm/
a place or condition of ideal happiness
From this reading Soft as the light shed from Beyond, a breeze blew over the inner fields of Elysium.
emeraldnounUS /ˈemrəld/
a green transparent form of beryl; highly valued as a gemstone
From this reading The ribbon-like stream that bounded the emerald velvet skirts of the meadow-land fluttered from the buoyant breath.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading Of the trees, only a spruce atop a nearby knoll failed to sway.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading Soft as the light shed from Beyond, a breeze blew over the inner fields of Elysium.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Soft also was the whispered gratitude of the olive trees and palms; soft the smiles of the flowers of lilies and of Lebanon, of celestial roses, of amorant and of rustling immortelles.
flutteredverbUS /ˈflʌtərd/
past form of “flutter” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading The ribbon-like stream that bounded the emerald velvet skirts of the meadow-land fluttered from the buoyant breath.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Soft as the light shed from Beyond, a breeze blew over the inner fields of Elysium.
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading Soft also was the whispered gratitude of the olive trees and palms; soft the smiles of the flowers of lilies and of Lebanon, of celestial roses, of amorant and of rustling immortelles.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Too heavy was it with birds.
immortelles
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From this reading Soft also was the whispered gratitude of the olive trees and palms; soft the smiles of the flowers of lilies and of Lebanon, of celestial roses, of amorant and of rustling immortelles.
located inward
From this reading Soft as the light shed from Beyond, a breeze blew over the inner fields of Elysium.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Too heavy was it with birds.
knollnounUS /noʊl/
a small natural hill
From this reading Of the trees, only a spruce atop a nearby knoll failed to sway.
LebanonnounUS /ˈlebənən/
an Asian republic at east end of Mediterranean
From this reading Soft also was the whispered gratitude of the olive trees and palms; soft the smiles of the flowers of lilies and of Lebanon, of celestial roses, of amorant and of rustling immortelles.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Soft as the light shed from Beyond, a breeze blew over the inner fields of Elysium.
liliesnounUS /ˈlɪliz/
plural of “lily” — any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers
From this reading Soft also was the whispered gratitude of the olive trees and palms; soft the smiles of the flowers of lilies and of Lebanon, of celestial roses, of amorant and of rustling immortelles.
meadow-land
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From this reading The ribbon-like stream that bounded the emerald velvet skirts of the meadow-land fluttered from the buoyant breath.
nearbyadjectiveUS /ˈnɪrˈbaɪ/
close at hand
From this reading Of the trees, only a spruce atop a nearby knoll failed to sway.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Soft as the light shed from Beyond, a breeze blew over the inner fields of Elysium.
oliveadjectiveUS /ˈɑːləv/
of a yellow-green color similar to that of an unripe olive
From this reading Soft also was the whispered gratitude of the olive trees and palms; soft the smiles of the flowers of lilies and of Lebanon, of celestial roses, of amorant and of rustling immortelles.
and nothing more
From this reading Of the trees, only a spruce atop a nearby knoll failed to sway.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Soft as the light shed from Beyond, a breeze blew over the inner fields of Elysium.
palmsnounUS /pɑːmz/
plural of “palm” — the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers
From this reading Soft also was the whispered gratitude of the olive trees and palms; soft the smiles of the flowers of lilies and of Lebanon, of celestial roses, of amorant and of rustling immortelles.
ribbon-like
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From this reading The ribbon-like stream that bounded the emerald velvet skirts of the meadow-land fluttered from the buoyant breath.
plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Soft also was the whispered gratitude of the olive trees and palms; soft the smiles of the flowers of lilies and of Lebanon, of celestial roses, of amorant and of rustling immortelles.
rustlingnounUS /ˈrʌslɪŋ/
the stealing of cattle
From this reading Soft also was the whispered gratitude of the olive trees and palms; soft the smiles of the flowers of lilies and of Lebanon, of celestial roses, of amorant and of rustling immortelles.
get rid of
From this reading Soft as the light shed from Beyond, a breeze blew over the inner fields of Elysium.
skirtsnounUS /skɜːrts/
plural of “skirt” — cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist
From this reading The ribbon-like stream that bounded the emerald velvet skirts of the meadow-land fluttered from the buoyant breath.
smilesnounUS /smaɪlz/
plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading Soft also was the whispered gratitude of the olive trees and palms; soft the smiles of the flowers of lilies and of Lebanon, of celestial roses, of amorant and of rustling immortelles.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading Soft as the light shed from Beyond, a breeze blew over the inner fields of Elysium.
sprucenounUS /spruːs/
light soft moderately strong wood of spruce trees; used especially for timbers and millwork
From this reading Of the trees, only a spruce atop a nearby knoll failed to sway.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading The ribbon-like stream that bounded the emerald velvet skirts of the meadow-land fluttered from the buoyant breath.
swayverbUS /sweɪ/
move back and forth or sideways
From this reading Of the trees, only a spruce atop a nearby knoll failed to sway.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The ribbon-like stream that bounded the emerald velvet skirts of the meadow-land fluttered from the buoyant breath.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Soft as the light shed from Beyond, a breeze blew over the inner fields of Elysium.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Of the trees, only a spruce atop a nearby knoll failed to sway.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Too heavy was it with birds.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Soft also was the whispered gratitude of the olive trees and palms; soft the smiles of the flowers of lilies and of Lebanon, of celestial roses, of amorant and of rustling immortelles.
velvetnounUS /ˈvelvət/
a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back
From this reading The ribbon-like stream that bounded the emerald velvet skirts of the meadow-land fluttered from the buoyant breath.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Soft also was the whispered gratitude of the olive trees and palms; soft the smiles of the flowers of lilies and of Lebanon, of celestial roses, of amorant and of rustling immortelles.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading Soft also was the whispered gratitude of the olive trees and palms; soft the smiles of the flowers of lilies and of Lebanon, of celestial roses, of amorant and of rustling immortelles.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Too heavy was it with birds.
