used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I look out of my window--the bed has been wheeled into the window--and I see the chestnut is crowned with its white lights, and the broom bush near the gate is a mass of golden blossom.
anew
From this reading SORROW OVERTAKES ME I take up my writing again, or rather my book is propped up in front of me, and I wonder how long ago was that.
in the past
From this reading SORROW OVERTAKES ME I take up my writing again, or rather my book is propped up in front of me, and I wonder how long ago was that.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SORROW OVERTAKES ME I take up my writing again, or rather my book is propped up in front of me, and I wonder how long ago was that.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading My dates are more confused than ever.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading I look out of my window--the bed has been wheeled into the window--and I see the chestnut is crowned with its white lights, and the broom bush near the gate is a mass of golden blossom.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I look out of my window--the bed has been wheeled into the window--and I see the chestnut is crowned with its white lights, and the broom bush near the gate is a mass of golden blossom.
blossomverbUS /ˈblɑːsəm/
produce or yield flowers
From this reading I look out of my window--the bed has been wheeled into the window--and I see the chestnut is crowned with its white lights, and the broom bush near the gate is a mass of golden blossom.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading SORROW OVERTAKES ME I take up my writing again, or rather my book is propped up in front of me, and I wonder how long ago was that.
broomnounUS /bruːm/
a cleaning implement for sweeping; bundle of straws or twigs attached to a long handle
From this reading I look out of my window--the bed has been wheeled into the window--and I see the chestnut is crowned with its white lights, and the broom bush near the gate is a mass of golden blossom.
a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading I look out of my window--the bed has been wheeled into the window--and I see the chestnut is crowned with its white lights, and the broom bush near the gate is a mass of golden blossom.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I know it is May, but what part of May?
chestnutadjectiveUS /ˈtʃesnʌt/
(of hair or feathers) of a golden brown to reddish brown color
From this reading I look out of my window--the bed has been wheeled into the window--and I see the chestnut is crowned with its white lights, and the broom bush near the gate is a mass of golden blossom.
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading My dates are more confused than ever.
crownedadjectiveUS /kraʊnd/
having an (artificial) crown on a tooth
From this reading I look out of my window--the bed has been wheeled into the window--and I see the chestnut is crowned with its white lights, and the broom bush near the gate is a mass of golden blossom.
datesnounUS /deɪts/
plural of “date” — the specified day of the month
From this reading My dates are more confused than ever.
at any time
From this reading My dates are more confused than ever.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading SORROW OVERTAKES ME I take up my writing again, or rather my book is propped up in front of me, and I wonder how long ago was that.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading I look out of my window--the bed has been wheeled into the window--and I see the chestnut is crowned with its white lights, and the broom bush near the gate is a mass of golden blossom.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading I look out of my window--the bed has been wheeled into the window--and I see the chestnut is crowned with its white lights, and the broom bush near the gate is a mass of golden blossom.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I look out of my window--the bed has been wheeled into the window--and I see the chestnut is crowned with its white lights, and the broom bush near the gate is a mass of golden blossom.
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 tires my head to think.
how
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From this reading SORROW OVERTAKES ME I take up my writing again, or rather my book is propped up in front of me, and I wonder how long ago was that.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading SORROW OVERTAKES ME I take up my writing again, or rather my book is propped up in front of me, and I wonder how long ago was that.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SORROW OVERTAKES ME I take up my writing again, or rather my book is propped up in front of me, and I wonder how long ago was that.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I look out of my window--the bed has been wheeled into the window--and I see the chestnut is crowned with its white lights, and the broom bush near the gate is a mass of golden blossom.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SORROW OVERTAKES ME I take up my writing again, or rather my book is propped up in front of me, and I wonder how long ago was that.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It tires my head to think.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading I look out of my window--the bed has been wheeled into the window--and I see the chestnut is crowned with its white lights, and the broom bush near the gate is a mass of golden blossom.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I know it is May, but what part of May?
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading I look out of my window--the bed has been wheeled into the window--and I see the chestnut is crowned with its white lights, and the broom bush near the gate is a mass of golden blossom.
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 SORROW OVERTAKES ME I take up my writing again, or rather my book is propped up in front of me, and I wonder how long ago was that.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading I look out of my window--the bed has been wheeled into the window--and I see the chestnut is crowned with its white lights, and the broom bush near the gate is a mass of golden blossom.
the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field
From this reading I look out of my window--the bed has been wheeled into the window--and I see the chestnut is crowned with its white lights, and the broom bush near the gate is a mass of golden blossom.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading I know it is May, but what part of May?
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading SORROW OVERTAKES ME I take up my writing again, or rather my book is propped up in front of me, and I wonder how long ago was that.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading My dates are more confused than ever.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading SORROW OVERTAKES ME I take up my writing again, or rather my book is propped up in front of me, and I wonder how long ago was that.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading I look out of my window--the bed has been wheeled into the window--and I see the chestnut is crowned with its white lights, and the broom bush near the gate is a mass of golden blossom.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SORROW OVERTAKES ME I take up my writing again, or rather my book is propped up in front of me, and I wonder how long ago was that.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading SORROW OVERTAKES ME I take up my writing again, or rather my book is propped up in front of me, and I wonder how long ago was that.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I look out of my window--the bed has been wheeled into the window--and I see the chestnut is crowned with its white lights, and the broom bush near the gate is a mass of golden blossom.
OVERTAKESverbUS /ˈoʊvərteɪks/
third-person singular of “overtake” — catch up with and possibly overtake
From this reading SORROW OVERTAKES ME I take up my writing again, or rather my book is propped up in front of me, and I wonder how long ago was that.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading I know it is May, but what part of May?
proppedverbUS /prɑːpt/
inflected form of “prop” — support by placing against something solid or rigid
From this reading SORROW OVERTAKES ME I take up my writing again, or rather my book is propped up in front of me, and I wonder how long ago was that.
on the contrary
From this reading SORROW OVERTAKES ME I take up my writing again, or rather my book is propped up in front of me, and I wonder how long ago was that.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I look out of my window--the bed has been wheeled into the window--and I see the chestnut is crowned with its white lights, and the broom bush near the gate is a mass of golden blossom.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading SORROW OVERTAKES ME I take up my writing again, or rather my book is propped up in front of me, and I wonder how long ago was that.
carry out
From this reading SORROW OVERTAKES ME I take up my writing again, or rather my book is propped up in front of me, and I wonder how long ago was that.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading My dates are more confused than ever.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SORROW OVERTAKES ME I take up my writing again, or rather my book is propped up in front of me, and I wonder how long ago was that.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I look out of my window--the bed has been wheeled into the window--and I see the chestnut is crowned with its white lights, and the broom bush near the gate is a mass of golden blossom.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading It tires my head to think.
tiresnounUS /ˈtaɪərz/
plural of “tire” — hoop that covers a wheel
From this reading It tires my head to think.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It tires my head to think.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading SORROW OVERTAKES ME I take up my writing again, or rather my book is propped up in front of me, and I wonder how long ago was that.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SORROW OVERTAKES ME I take up my writing again, or rather my book is propped up in front of me, and I wonder how long ago was that.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I know it is May, but what part of May?
wheeledadjectiveUS /wiːld/
having wheels; often used in combination
From this reading I look out of my window--the bed has been wheeled into the window--and I see the chestnut is crowned with its white lights, and the broom bush near the gate is a mass of golden blossom.
a Caucasian
From this reading I look out of my window--the bed has been wheeled into the window--and I see the chestnut is crowned with its white lights, and the broom bush near the gate is a mass of golden blossom.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading I look out of my window--the bed has been wheeled into the window--and I see the chestnut is crowned with its white lights, and the broom bush near the gate is a mass of golden blossom.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I look out of my window--the bed has been wheeled into the window--and I see the chestnut is crowned with its white lights, and the broom bush near the gate is a mass of golden blossom.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading SORROW OVERTAKES ME I take up my writing again, or rather my book is propped up in front of me, and I wonder how long ago was that.
the act of creating written works
From this reading SORROW OVERTAKES ME I take up my writing again, or rather my book is propped up in front of me, and I wonder how long ago was that.
