used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Merry as a May-morn thrilling With the dew and sunshine's kiss.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Merry as a May-morn thrilling With the dew and sunshine's kiss.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Mrs. Redmond may, of course, chop and change as readily as the east wind, and, in fact, may sit in any quarter, being somewhat erratic in her humors; but they are short-lived; and, if faintly trying, she is at least kindly and tender at heart.
Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading * * * * * Ruddy gossips of her beauty Are her twin cheeks; and her mouth, In its ripe warmth, smileth fruity As a garden of the south."--GERALD MASSEY.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Merry as a May-morn thrilling With the dew and sunshine's kiss.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading To Georgie the life at the vicarage is quite supportable,--is, indeed, balm to her wounded spirit.
balmnounUS /bɑːm/
any of various aromatic resinous substances used for healing and soothing
From this reading To Georgie the life at the vicarage is quite supportable,--is, indeed, balm to her wounded spirit.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading * * * * * Ruddy gossips of her beauty Are her twin cheeks; and her mouth, In its ripe warmth, smileth fruity As a garden of the south."--GERALD MASSEY.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Mrs. Redmond may, of course, chop and change as readily as the east wind, and, in fact, may sit in any quarter, being somewhat erratic in her humors; but they are short-lived; and, if faintly trying, she is at least kindly and tender at heart.
bird-like
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From this reading "Lock you, how she cometh, trilling Out her gay heart's bird-like bliss!
blissnounUS /blɪs/
a state of extreme happiness
From this reading "Lock you, how she cometh, trilling Out her gay heart's bird-like bliss!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mrs. Redmond may, of course, chop and change as readily as the east wind, and, in fact, may sit in any quarter, being somewhat erratic in her humors; but they are short-lived; and, if faintly trying, she is at least kindly and tender at heart.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Mrs. Redmond may, of course, chop and change as readily as the east wind, and, in fact, may sit in any quarter, being somewhat erratic in her humors; but they are short-lived; and, if faintly trying, she is at least kindly and tender at heart.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading * * * * * Ruddy gossips of her beauty Are her twin cheeks; and her mouth, In its ripe warmth, smileth fruity As a garden of the south."--GERALD MASSEY.
chopverbUS /tʃɑːp/
cut into pieces
From this reading Mrs. Redmond may, of course, chop and change as readily as the east wind, and, in fact, may sit in any quarter, being somewhat erratic in her humors; but they are short-lived; and, if faintly trying, she is at least kindly and tender at heart.
cometh
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From this reading "Lock you, how she cometh, trilling Out her gay heart's bird-like bliss!
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Mrs. Redmond may, of course, chop and change as readily as the east wind, and, in fact, may sit in any quarter, being somewhat erratic in her humors; but they are short-lived; and, if faintly trying, she is at least kindly and tender at heart.
dewnounUS /duː/
water that has condensed on a cool surface overnight from water vapor in the air
From this reading Merry as a May-morn thrilling With the dew and sunshine's kiss.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading Mrs. Redmond may, of course, chop and change as readily as the east wind, and, in fact, may sit in any quarter, being somewhat erratic in her humors; but they are short-lived; and, if faintly trying, she is at least kindly and tender at heart.
erraticadjectiveUS /ɪˈrætɪk/
liable to sudden unpredictable change
From this reading Mrs. Redmond may, of course, chop and change as readily as the east wind, and, in fact, may sit in any quarter, being somewhat erratic in her humors; but they are short-lived; and, if faintly trying, she is at least kindly and tender at heart.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Mrs. Redmond may, of course, chop and change as readily as the east wind, and, in fact, may sit in any quarter, being somewhat erratic in her humors; but they are short-lived; and, if faintly trying, she is at least kindly and tender at heart.
faintlyadverbUS /ˈfeɪntli/
to a faint degree or weakly perceived
From this reading Mrs. Redmond may, of course, chop and change as readily as the east wind, and, in fact, may sit in any quarter, being somewhat erratic in her humors; but they are short-lived; and, if faintly trying, she is at least kindly and tender at heart.
fruityadjectiveUS /ˈfruːti/
tasting or smelling richly of or as of fruit
From this reading * * * * * Ruddy gossips of her beauty Are her twin cheeks; and her mouth, In its ripe warmth, smileth fruity As a garden of the south."--GERALD MASSEY.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading * * * * * Ruddy gossips of her beauty Are her twin cheeks; and her mouth, In its ripe warmth, smileth fruity As a garden of the south."--GERALD MASSEY.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading "Lock you, how she cometh, trilling Out her gay heart's bird-like bliss!
Georgie
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From this reading To Georgie the life at the vicarage is quite supportable,--is, indeed, balm to her wounded spirit.
GERALD
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From this reading * * * * * Ruddy gossips of her beauty Are her twin cheeks; and her mouth, In its ripe warmth, smileth fruity As a garden of the south."--GERALD MASSEY.
gossipsnounUS /ˈɡɑːsəps/
plural of “gossip” — light informal conversation for social occasions
From this reading * * * * * Ruddy gossips of her beauty Are her twin cheeks; and her mouth, In its ripe warmth, smileth fruity As a garden of the south."--GERALD MASSEY.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Mrs. Redmond may, of course, chop and change as readily as the east wind, and, in fact, may sit in any quarter, being somewhat erratic in her humors; but they are short-lived; and, if faintly trying, she is at least kindly and tender at heart.
heart'snounUS /hɑːrts/
possessive form of “heart” — the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading "Lock you, how she cometh, trilling Out her gay heart's bird-like bliss!
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Lock you, how she cometh, trilling Out her gay heart's bird-like bliss!
how
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From this reading "Lock you, how she cometh, trilling Out her gay heart's bird-like bliss!
humors
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From this reading Mrs. Redmond may, of course, chop and change as readily as the east wind, and, in fact, may sit in any quarter, being somewhat erratic in her humors; but they are short-lived; and, if faintly trying, she is at least kindly and tender at heart.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Mrs. Redmond may, of course, chop and change as readily as the east wind, and, in fact, may sit in any quarter, being somewhat erratic in her humors; but they are short-lived; and, if faintly trying, she is at least kindly and tender at heart.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading * * * * * Ruddy gossips of her beauty Are her twin cheeks; and her mouth, In its ripe warmth, smileth fruity As a garden of the south."--GERALD MASSEY.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading To Georgie the life at the vicarage is quite supportable,--is, indeed, balm to her wounded spirit.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To Georgie the life at the vicarage is quite supportable,--is, indeed, balm to her wounded spirit.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading * * * * * Ruddy gossips of her beauty Are her twin cheeks; and her mouth, In its ripe warmth, smileth fruity As a garden of the south."--GERALD MASSEY.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading Mrs. Redmond may, of course, chop and change as readily as the east wind, and, in fact, may sit in any quarter, being somewhat erratic in her humors; but they are short-lived; and, if faintly trying, she is at least kindly and tender at heart.
the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading Merry as a May-morn thrilling With the dew and sunshine's kiss.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Mrs. Redmond may, of course, chop and change as readily as the east wind, and, in fact, may sit in any quarter, being somewhat erratic in her humors; but they are short-lived; and, if faintly trying, she is at least kindly and tender at heart.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading To Georgie the life at the vicarage is quite supportable,--is, indeed, balm to her wounded spirit.
fasten with a lock
From this reading "Lock you, how she cometh, trilling Out her gay heart's bird-like bliss!
MASSEY
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From this reading * * * * * Ruddy gossips of her beauty Are her twin cheeks; and her mouth, In its ripe warmth, smileth fruity As a garden of the south."--GERALD MASSEY.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Mrs. Redmond may, of course, chop and change as readily as the east wind, and, in fact, may sit in any quarter, being somewhat erratic in her humors; but they are short-lived; and, if faintly trying, she is at least kindly and tender at heart.
May-morn
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From this reading Merry as a May-morn thrilling With the dew and sunshine's kiss.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading Merry as a May-morn thrilling With the dew and sunshine's kiss.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading * * * * * Ruddy gossips of her beauty Are her twin cheeks; and her mouth, In its ripe warmth, smileth fruity As a garden of the south."--GERALD MASSEY.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Redmond may, of course, chop and change as readily as the east wind, and, in fact, may sit in any quarter, being somewhat erratic in her humors; but they are short-lived; and, if faintly trying, she is at least kindly and tender at heart.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading * * * * * Ruddy gossips of her beauty Are her twin cheeks; and her mouth, In its ripe warmth, smileth fruity As a garden of the south."--GERALD MASSEY.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Lock you, how she cometh, trilling Out her gay heart's bird-like bliss!
one of four equal parts
From this reading Mrs. Redmond may, of course, chop and change as readily as the east wind, and, in fact, may sit in any quarter, being somewhat erratic in her humors; but they are short-lived; and, if faintly trying, she is at least kindly and tender at heart.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading To Georgie the life at the vicarage is quite supportable,--is, indeed, balm to her wounded spirit.
without much difficulty
From this reading Mrs. Redmond may, of course, chop and change as readily as the east wind, and, in fact, may sit in any quarter, being somewhat erratic in her humors; but they are short-lived; and, if faintly trying, she is at least kindly and tender at heart.
Redmond
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From this reading Mrs. Redmond may, of course, chop and change as readily as the east wind, and, in fact, may sit in any quarter, being somewhat erratic in her humors; but they are short-lived; and, if faintly trying, she is at least kindly and tender at heart.
ripeadjectiveUS /raɪp/
fully developed or matured and ready to be eaten or used
From this reading * * * * * Ruddy gossips of her beauty Are her twin cheeks; and her mouth, In its ripe warmth, smileth fruity As a garden of the south."--GERALD MASSEY.
RuddyadjectiveUS /ˈrʌdi/
inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life
From this reading * * * * * Ruddy gossips of her beauty Are her twin cheeks; and her mouth, In its ripe warmth, smileth fruity As a garden of the south."--GERALD MASSEY.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Lock you, how she cometh, trilling Out her gay heart's bird-like bliss!
short-livedadjectiveUS /ˈʃɔːrtˈlaɪvd/
lasting a very short time
From this reading Mrs. Redmond may, of course, chop and change as readily as the east wind, and, in fact, may sit in any quarter, being somewhat erratic in her humors; but they are short-lived; and, if faintly trying, she is at least kindly and tender at heart.
be seated
From this reading Mrs. Redmond may, of course, chop and change as readily as the east wind, and, in fact, may sit in any quarter, being somewhat erratic in her humors; but they are short-lived; and, if faintly trying, she is at least kindly and tender at heart.
smileth
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From this reading * * * * * Ruddy gossips of her beauty Are her twin cheeks; and her mouth, In its ripe warmth, smileth fruity As a garden of the south."--GERALD MASSEY.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Mrs. Redmond may, of course, chop and change as readily as the east wind, and, in fact, may sit in any quarter, being somewhat erratic in her humors; but they are short-lived; and, if faintly trying, she is at least kindly and tender at heart.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading * * * * * Ruddy gossips of her beauty Are her twin cheeks; and her mouth, In its ripe warmth, smileth fruity As a garden of the south."--GERALD MASSEY.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading To Georgie the life at the vicarage is quite supportable,--is, indeed, balm to her wounded spirit.
sunshine'snounUS /ˈsʌnʃaɪnz/
possessive form of “sunshine” — the rays of the sun
From this reading Merry as a May-morn thrilling With the dew and sunshine's kiss.
supportableadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtəbəl/
capable of being borne though unpleasant
From this reading To Georgie the life at the vicarage is quite supportable,--is, indeed, balm to her wounded spirit.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading Mrs. Redmond may, of course, chop and change as readily as the east wind, and, in fact, may sit in any quarter, being somewhat erratic in her humors; but they are short-lived; and, if faintly trying, she is at least kindly and tender at heart.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Merry as a May-morn thrilling With the dew and sunshine's kiss.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Redmond may, of course, chop and change as readily as the east wind, and, in fact, may sit in any quarter, being somewhat erratic in her humors; but they are short-lived; and, if faintly trying, she is at least kindly and tender at heart.
thrillingadjectiveUS /ˈθrɪlɪŋ/
causing a surge of emotion or excitement
From this reading Merry as a May-morn thrilling With the dew and sunshine's kiss.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To Georgie the life at the vicarage is quite supportable,--is, indeed, balm to her wounded spirit.
trillingnounUS /ˈtrɪlɪŋ/
United States literary critic (1905-1975)
From this reading "Lock you, how she cometh, trilling Out her gay heart's bird-like bliss!
hard to endure
From this reading Mrs. Redmond may, of course, chop and change as readily as the east wind, and, in fact, may sit in any quarter, being somewhat erratic in her humors; but they are short-lived; and, if faintly trying, she is at least kindly and tender at heart.
twinnounUS /twɪn/
either of two offspring born at the same time from the same pregnancy
From this reading * * * * * Ruddy gossips of her beauty Are her twin cheeks; and her mouth, In its ripe warmth, smileth fruity As a garden of the south."--GERALD MASSEY.
vicaragenoun
an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector
From this reading To Georgie the life at the vicarage is quite supportable,--is, indeed, balm to her wounded spirit.
warmthnounUS /wɔːrmθ/
the sensation caused by heat energy
From this reading * * * * * Ruddy gossips of her beauty Are her twin cheeks; and her mouth, In its ripe warmth, smileth fruity As a garden of the south."--GERALD MASSEY.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Mrs. Redmond may, of course, chop and change as readily as the east wind, and, in fact, may sit in any quarter, being somewhat erratic in her humors; but they are short-lived; and, if faintly trying, she is at least kindly and tender at heart.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Merry as a May-morn thrilling With the dew and sunshine's kiss.
people who are wounded
From this reading To Georgie the life at the vicarage is quite supportable,--is, indeed, balm to her wounded spirit.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Lock you, how she cometh, trilling Out her gay heart's bird-like bliss!
