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From this reading 9, 1854.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FLOWER FABLES The Frost King: or, The Power of Love Eva’s Visit to Fairy-Land The Flower’s Lesson Lily-Bell and Thistledown Little Bud Clover-Blossom Little Annie’s Dream: or, The Fairy Flower Ripple, the Water-Spirit Fairy Song “Pondering shadows, colors, clouds Grass-buds, and caterpillar shrouds Boughs on which the wild bees settle, Tints that spot the violet’s petal.”
Annie's
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From this reading FLOWER FABLES The Frost King: or, The Power of Love Eva’s Visit to Fairy-Land The Flower’s Lesson Lily-Bell and Thistledown Little Bud Clover-Blossom Little Annie’s Dream: or, The Fairy Flower Ripple, the Water-Spirit Fairy Song “Pondering shadows, colors, clouds Grass-buds, and caterpillar shrouds Boughs on which the wild bees settle, Tints that spot the violet’s petal.”
AUTHORnounUS /ˈɔːθər/
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading THE AUTHOR.
beesnounUS /biːz/
plural of “bee” — any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species
From this reading FLOWER FABLES The Frost King: or, The Power of Love Eva’s Visit to Fairy-Land The Flower’s Lesson Lily-Bell and Thistledown Little Bud Clover-Blossom Little Annie’s Dream: or, The Fairy Flower Ripple, the Water-Spirit Fairy Song “Pondering shadows, colors, clouds Grass-buds, and caterpillar shrouds Boughs on which the wild bees settle, Tints that spot the violet’s petal.”
BostonnounUS /ˈbɑːstən/
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading Boston, Dec.
BoughsnounUS /baʊz/
plural of “bough” — any of the larger branches of a tree
From this reading FLOWER FABLES The Frost King: or, The Power of Love Eva’s Visit to Fairy-Land The Flower’s Lesson Lily-Bell and Thistledown Little Bud Clover-Blossom Little Annie’s Dream: or, The Fairy Flower Ripple, the Water-Spirit Fairy Song “Pondering shadows, colors, clouds Grass-buds, and caterpillar shrouds Boughs on which the wild bees settle, Tints that spot the violet’s petal.”
BudnounUS /bʌd/
a partially opened flower
From this reading FLOWER FABLES The Frost King: or, The Power of Love Eva’s Visit to Fairy-Land The Flower’s Lesson Lily-Bell and Thistledown Little Bud Clover-Blossom Little Annie’s Dream: or, The Fairy Flower Ripple, the Water-Spirit Fairy Song “Pondering shadows, colors, clouds Grass-buds, and caterpillar shrouds Boughs on which the wild bees settle, Tints that spot the violet’s petal.”
caterpillarnounUS /ˈkætəpɪlər/
a wormlike and often brightly colored and hairy or spiny larva of a butterfly or moth
From this reading FLOWER FABLES The Frost King: or, The Power of Love Eva’s Visit to Fairy-Land The Flower’s Lesson Lily-Bell and Thistledown Little Bud Clover-Blossom Little Annie’s Dream: or, The Fairy Flower Ripple, the Water-Spirit Fairy Song “Pondering shadows, colors, clouds Grass-buds, and caterpillar shrouds Boughs on which the wild bees settle, Tints that spot the violet’s petal.”
cloudsnounUS /klaʊdz/
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading FLOWER FABLES The Frost King: or, The Power of Love Eva’s Visit to Fairy-Land The Flower’s Lesson Lily-Bell and Thistledown Little Bud Clover-Blossom Little Annie’s Dream: or, The Fairy Flower Ripple, the Water-Spirit Fairy Song “Pondering shadows, colors, clouds Grass-buds, and caterpillar shrouds Boughs on which the wild bees settle, Tints that spot the violet’s petal.”
Clover-Blossom
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From this reading FLOWER FABLES The Frost King: or, The Power of Love Eva’s Visit to Fairy-Land The Flower’s Lesson Lily-Bell and Thistledown Little Bud Clover-Blossom Little Annie’s Dream: or, The Fairy Flower Ripple, the Water-Spirit Fairy Song “Pondering shadows, colors, clouds Grass-buds, and caterpillar shrouds Boughs on which the wild bees settle, Tints that spot the violet’s petal.”
colorsnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a flag that shows its nationality
From this reading FLOWER FABLES The Frost King: or, The Power of Love Eva’s Visit to Fairy-Land The Flower’s Lesson Lily-Bell and Thistledown Little Bud Clover-Blossom Little Annie’s Dream: or, The Fairy Flower Ripple, the Water-Spirit Fairy Song “Pondering shadows, colors, clouds Grass-buds, and caterpillar shrouds Boughs on which the wild bees settle, Tints that spot the violet’s petal.”
DecnounUS /dek/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading Boston, Dec.
DreamnounUS /driːm/
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading FLOWER FABLES The Frost King: or, The Power of Love Eva’s Visit to Fairy-Land The Flower’s Lesson Lily-Bell and Thistledown Little Bud Clover-Blossom Little Annie’s Dream: or, The Fairy Flower Ripple, the Water-Spirit Fairy Song “Pondering shadows, colors, clouds Grass-buds, and caterpillar shrouds Boughs on which the wild bees settle, Tints that spot the violet’s petal.”
EMERSON'SnounUS /ˈemərsənz/
possessive form of “emerson” — United States writer and leading exponent of transcendentalism (1803-1882)
From this reading EMERSON’S WOOD-NOTES.
Eva's
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From this reading FLOWER FABLES The Frost King: or, The Power of Love Eva’s Visit to Fairy-Land The Flower’s Lesson Lily-Bell and Thistledown Little Bud Clover-Blossom Little Annie’s Dream: or, The Fairy Flower Ripple, the Water-Spirit Fairy Song “Pondering shadows, colors, clouds Grass-buds, and caterpillar shrouds Boughs on which the wild bees settle, Tints that spot the violet’s petal.”
FABLESnounUS /ˈfeɪbəlz/
plural of “fable” — a deliberately false or improbable account
From this reading FLOWER FABLES The Frost King: or, The Power of Love Eva’s Visit to Fairy-Land The Flower’s Lesson Lily-Bell and Thistledown Little Bud Clover-Blossom Little Annie’s Dream: or, The Fairy Flower Ripple, the Water-Spirit Fairy Song “Pondering shadows, colors, clouds Grass-buds, and caterpillar shrouds Boughs on which the wild bees settle, Tints that spot the violet’s petal.”
FairynounUS /ˈferi/
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading FLOWER FABLES The Frost King: or, The Power of Love Eva’s Visit to Fairy-Land The Flower’s Lesson Lily-Bell and Thistledown Little Bud Clover-Blossom Little Annie’s Dream: or, The Fairy Flower Ripple, the Water-Spirit Fairy Song “Pondering shadows, colors, clouds Grass-buds, and caterpillar shrouds Boughs on which the wild bees settle, Tints that spot the violet’s petal.”
Fairy-Land
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From this reading FLOWER FABLES The Frost King: or, The Power of Love Eva’s Visit to Fairy-Land The Flower’s Lesson Lily-Bell and Thistledown Little Bud Clover-Blossom Little Annie’s Dream: or, The Fairy Flower Ripple, the Water-Spirit Fairy Song “Pondering shadows, colors, clouds Grass-buds, and caterpillar shrouds Boughs on which the wild bees settle, Tints that spot the violet’s petal.”
FLOWERnounUS /ˈflaʊər/
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading FLOWER FABLES The Frost King: or, The Power of Love Eva’s Visit to Fairy-Land The Flower’s Lesson Lily-Bell and Thistledown Little Bud Clover-Blossom Little Annie’s Dream: or, The Fairy Flower Ripple, the Water-Spirit Fairy Song “Pondering shadows, colors, clouds Grass-buds, and caterpillar shrouds Boughs on which the wild bees settle, Tints that spot the violet’s petal.”
Flower's
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From this reading FLOWER FABLES The Frost King: or, The Power of Love Eva’s Visit to Fairy-Land The Flower’s Lesson Lily-Bell and Thistledown Little Bud Clover-Blossom Little Annie’s Dream: or, The Fairy Flower Ripple, the Water-Spirit Fairy Song “Pondering shadows, colors, clouds Grass-buds, and caterpillar shrouds Boughs on which the wild bees settle, Tints that spot the violet’s petal.”
FrostnounUS /frɔːst/
ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
From this reading FLOWER FABLES The Frost King: or, The Power of Love Eva’s Visit to Fairy-Land The Flower’s Lesson Lily-Bell and Thistledown Little Bud Clover-Blossom Little Annie’s Dream: or, The Fairy Flower Ripple, the Water-Spirit Fairy Song “Pondering shadows, colors, clouds Grass-buds, and caterpillar shrouds Boughs on which the wild bees settle, Tints that spot the violet’s petal.”
Grass-buds
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From this reading FLOWER FABLES The Frost King: or, The Power of Love Eva’s Visit to Fairy-Land The Flower’s Lesson Lily-Bell and Thistledown Little Bud Clover-Blossom Little Annie’s Dream: or, The Fairy Flower Ripple, the Water-Spirit Fairy Song “Pondering shadows, colors, clouds Grass-buds, and caterpillar shrouds Boughs on which the wild bees settle, Tints that spot the violet’s petal.”
KingnounUS /kɪŋ/
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading FLOWER FABLES The Frost King: or, The Power of Love Eva’s Visit to Fairy-Land The Flower’s Lesson Lily-Bell and Thistledown Little Bud Clover-Blossom Little Annie’s Dream: or, The Fairy Flower Ripple, the Water-Spirit Fairy Song “Pondering shadows, colors, clouds Grass-buds, and caterpillar shrouds Boughs on which the wild bees settle, Tints that spot the violet’s petal.”
LessonnounUS /ˈlesən/
a unit of instruction
From this reading FLOWER FABLES The Frost King: or, The Power of Love Eva’s Visit to Fairy-Land The Flower’s Lesson Lily-Bell and Thistledown Little Bud Clover-Blossom Little Annie’s Dream: or, The Fairy Flower Ripple, the Water-Spirit Fairy Song “Pondering shadows, colors, clouds Grass-buds, and caterpillar shrouds Boughs on which the wild bees settle, Tints that spot the violet’s petal.”
Lily-Bell
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From this reading FLOWER FABLES The Frost King: or, The Power of Love Eva’s Visit to Fairy-Land The Flower’s Lesson Lily-Bell and Thistledown Little Bud Clover-Blossom Little Annie’s Dream: or, The Fairy Flower Ripple, the Water-Spirit Fairy Song “Pondering shadows, colors, clouds Grass-buds, and caterpillar shrouds Boughs on which the wild bees settle, Tints that spot the violet’s petal.”
LittleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading FLOWER FABLES The Frost King: or, The Power of Love Eva’s Visit to Fairy-Land The Flower’s Lesson Lily-Bell and Thistledown Little Bud Clover-Blossom Little Annie’s Dream: or, The Fairy Flower Ripple, the Water-Spirit Fairy Song “Pondering shadows, colors, clouds Grass-buds, and caterpillar shrouds Boughs on which the wild bees settle, Tints that spot the violet’s petal.”
LovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading FLOWER FABLES The Frost King: or, The Power of Love Eva’s Visit to Fairy-Land The Flower’s Lesson Lily-Bell and Thistledown Little Bud Clover-Blossom Little Annie’s Dream: or, The Fairy Flower Ripple, the Water-Spirit Fairy Song “Pondering shadows, colors, clouds Grass-buds, and caterpillar shrouds Boughs on which the wild bees settle, Tints that spot the violet’s petal.”
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FLOWER FABLES The Frost King: or, The Power of Love Eva’s Visit to Fairy-Land The Flower’s Lesson Lily-Bell and Thistledown Little Bud Clover-Blossom Little Annie’s Dream: or, The Fairy Flower Ripple, the Water-Spirit Fairy Song “Pondering shadows, colors, clouds Grass-buds, and caterpillar shrouds Boughs on which the wild bees settle, Tints that spot the violet’s petal.”
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading FLOWER FABLES The Frost King: or, The Power of Love Eva’s Visit to Fairy-Land The Flower’s Lesson Lily-Bell and Thistledown Little Bud Clover-Blossom Little Annie’s Dream: or, The Fairy Flower Ripple, the Water-Spirit Fairy Song “Pondering shadows, colors, clouds Grass-buds, and caterpillar shrouds Boughs on which the wild bees settle, Tints that spot the violet’s petal.”
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading FLOWER FABLES The Frost King: or, The Power of Love Eva’s Visit to Fairy-Land The Flower’s Lesson Lily-Bell and Thistledown Little Bud Clover-Blossom Little Annie’s Dream: or, The Fairy Flower Ripple, the Water-Spirit Fairy Song “Pondering shadows, colors, clouds Grass-buds, and caterpillar shrouds Boughs on which the wild bees settle, Tints that spot the violet’s petal.”
petalnounUS /ˈpetəl/
part of the perianth that is usually brightly colored
From this reading FLOWER FABLES The Frost King: or, The Power of Love Eva’s Visit to Fairy-Land The Flower’s Lesson Lily-Bell and Thistledown Little Bud Clover-Blossom Little Annie’s Dream: or, The Fairy Flower Ripple, the Water-Spirit Fairy Song “Pondering shadows, colors, clouds Grass-buds, and caterpillar shrouds Boughs on which the wild bees settle, Tints that spot the violet’s petal.”
PonderingadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːndərɪŋ/
deeply or seriously thoughtful
From this reading FLOWER FABLES The Frost King: or, The Power of Love Eva’s Visit to Fairy-Land The Flower’s Lesson Lily-Bell and Thistledown Little Bud Clover-Blossom Little Annie’s Dream: or, The Fairy Flower Ripple, the Water-Spirit Fairy Song “Pondering shadows, colors, clouds Grass-buds, and caterpillar shrouds Boughs on which the wild bees settle, Tints that spot the violet’s petal.”
PowernounUS /ˈpaʊər/
possession of controlling influence
From this reading FLOWER FABLES The Frost King: or, The Power of Love Eva’s Visit to Fairy-Land The Flower’s Lesson Lily-Bell and Thistledown Little Bud Clover-Blossom Little Annie’s Dream: or, The Fairy Flower Ripple, the Water-Spirit Fairy Song “Pondering shadows, colors, clouds Grass-buds, and caterpillar shrouds Boughs on which the wild bees settle, Tints that spot the violet’s petal.”
RipplenounUS /ˈrɪpəl/
a small wave on the surface of a liquid
From this reading FLOWER FABLES The Frost King: or, The Power of Love Eva’s Visit to Fairy-Land The Flower’s Lesson Lily-Bell and Thistledown Little Bud Clover-Blossom Little Annie’s Dream: or, The Fairy Flower Ripple, the Water-Spirit Fairy Song “Pondering shadows, colors, clouds Grass-buds, and caterpillar shrouds Boughs on which the wild bees settle, Tints that spot the violet’s petal.”
settleverbUS /ˈsetəl/
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading FLOWER FABLES The Frost King: or, The Power of Love Eva’s Visit to Fairy-Land The Flower’s Lesson Lily-Bell and Thistledown Little Bud Clover-Blossom Little Annie’s Dream: or, The Fairy Flower Ripple, the Water-Spirit Fairy Song “Pondering shadows, colors, clouds Grass-buds, and caterpillar shrouds Boughs on which the wild bees settle, Tints that spot the violet’s petal.”
shadowsnounUS /ˈʃædoʊz/
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading FLOWER FABLES The Frost King: or, The Power of Love Eva’s Visit to Fairy-Land The Flower’s Lesson Lily-Bell and Thistledown Little Bud Clover-Blossom Little Annie’s Dream: or, The Fairy Flower Ripple, the Water-Spirit Fairy Song “Pondering shadows, colors, clouds Grass-buds, and caterpillar shrouds Boughs on which the wild bees settle, Tints that spot the violet’s petal.”
shroudsnounUS /ʃraʊdz/
plural of “shroud” — a line that suspends the harness from the canopy of a parachute
From this reading FLOWER FABLES The Frost King: or, The Power of Love Eva’s Visit to Fairy-Land The Flower’s Lesson Lily-Bell and Thistledown Little Bud Clover-Blossom Little Annie’s Dream: or, The Fairy Flower Ripple, the Water-Spirit Fairy Song “Pondering shadows, colors, clouds Grass-buds, and caterpillar shrouds Boughs on which the wild bees settle, Tints that spot the violet’s petal.”
SongnounUS /sɔːŋ/
a short musical composition with words
From this reading FLOWER FABLES The Frost King: or, The Power of Love Eva’s Visit to Fairy-Land The Flower’s Lesson Lily-Bell and Thistledown Little Bud Clover-Blossom Little Annie’s Dream: or, The Fairy Flower Ripple, the Water-Spirit Fairy Song “Pondering shadows, colors, clouds Grass-buds, and caterpillar shrouds Boughs on which the wild bees settle, Tints that spot the violet’s petal.”
spotnounUS /spɑːt/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading FLOWER FABLES The Frost King: or, The Power of Love Eva’s Visit to Fairy-Land The Flower’s Lesson Lily-Bell and Thistledown Little Bud Clover-Blossom Little Annie’s Dream: or, The Fairy Flower Ripple, the Water-Spirit Fairy Song “Pondering shadows, colors, clouds Grass-buds, and caterpillar shrouds Boughs on which the wild bees settle, Tints that spot the violet’s petal.”
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading FLOWER FABLES The Frost King: or, The Power of Love Eva’s Visit to Fairy-Land The Flower’s Lesson Lily-Bell and Thistledown Little Bud Clover-Blossom Little Annie’s Dream: or, The Fairy Flower Ripple, the Water-Spirit Fairy Song “Pondering shadows, colors, clouds Grass-buds, and caterpillar shrouds Boughs on which the wild bees settle, Tints that spot the violet’s petal.”
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FLOWER FABLES The Frost King: or, The Power of Love Eva’s Visit to Fairy-Land The Flower’s Lesson Lily-Bell and Thistledown Little Bud Clover-Blossom Little Annie’s Dream: or, The Fairy Flower Ripple, the Water-Spirit Fairy Song “Pondering shadows, colors, clouds Grass-buds, and caterpillar shrouds Boughs on which the wild bees settle, Tints that spot the violet’s petal.”
Thistledownnoun
pappus of a thistle consisting of silky featherlike hairs attached to the seed-like fruit of a thistle
From this reading FLOWER FABLES The Frost King: or, The Power of Love Eva’s Visit to Fairy-Land The Flower’s Lesson Lily-Bell and Thistledown Little Bud Clover-Blossom Little Annie’s Dream: or, The Fairy Flower Ripple, the Water-Spirit Fairy Song “Pondering shadows, colors, clouds Grass-buds, and caterpillar shrouds Boughs on which the wild bees settle, Tints that spot the violet’s petal.”
TintsnounUS /tɪnts/
plural of “tint” — a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color
From this reading FLOWER FABLES The Frost King: or, The Power of Love Eva’s Visit to Fairy-Land The Flower’s Lesson Lily-Bell and Thistledown Little Bud Clover-Blossom Little Annie’s Dream: or, The Fairy Flower Ripple, the Water-Spirit Fairy Song “Pondering shadows, colors, clouds Grass-buds, and caterpillar shrouds Boughs on which the wild bees settle, Tints that spot the violet’s petal.”
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FLOWER FABLES The Frost King: or, The Power of Love Eva’s Visit to Fairy-Land The Flower’s Lesson Lily-Bell and Thistledown Little Bud Clover-Blossom Little Annie’s Dream: or, The Fairy Flower Ripple, the Water-Spirit Fairy Song “Pondering shadows, colors, clouds Grass-buds, and caterpillar shrouds Boughs on which the wild bees settle, Tints that spot the violet’s petal.”
violet's
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From this reading FLOWER FABLES The Frost King: or, The Power of Love Eva’s Visit to Fairy-Land The Flower’s Lesson Lily-Bell and Thistledown Little Bud Clover-Blossom Little Annie’s Dream: or, The Fairy Flower Ripple, the Water-Spirit Fairy Song “Pondering shadows, colors, clouds Grass-buds, and caterpillar shrouds Boughs on which the wild bees settle, Tints that spot the violet’s petal.”
VisitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading FLOWER FABLES The Frost King: or, The Power of Love Eva’s Visit to Fairy-Land The Flower’s Lesson Lily-Bell and Thistledown Little Bud Clover-Blossom Little Annie’s Dream: or, The Fairy Flower Ripple, the Water-Spirit Fairy Song “Pondering shadows, colors, clouds Grass-buds, and caterpillar shrouds Boughs on which the wild bees settle, Tints that spot the violet’s petal.”
Water-Spirit
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From this reading FLOWER FABLES The Frost King: or, The Power of Love Eva’s Visit to Fairy-Land The Flower’s Lesson Lily-Bell and Thistledown Little Bud Clover-Blossom Little Annie’s Dream: or, The Fairy Flower Ripple, the Water-Spirit Fairy Song “Pondering shadows, colors, clouds Grass-buds, and caterpillar shrouds Boughs on which the wild bees settle, Tints that spot the violet’s petal.”
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading FLOWER FABLES The Frost King: or, The Power of Love Eva’s Visit to Fairy-Land The Flower’s Lesson Lily-Bell and Thistledown Little Bud Clover-Blossom Little Annie’s Dream: or, The Fairy Flower Ripple, the Water-Spirit Fairy Song “Pondering shadows, colors, clouds Grass-buds, and caterpillar shrouds Boughs on which the wild bees settle, Tints that spot the violet’s petal.”
wildadjectiveUS /waɪld/
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading FLOWER FABLES The Frost King: or, The Power of Love Eva’s Visit to Fairy-Land The Flower’s Lesson Lily-Bell and Thistledown Little Bud Clover-Blossom Little Annie’s Dream: or, The Fairy Flower Ripple, the Water-Spirit Fairy Song “Pondering shadows, colors, clouds Grass-buds, and caterpillar shrouds Boughs on which the wild bees settle, Tints that spot the violet’s petal.”
WOOD-NOTES
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From this reading EMERSON’S WOOD-NOTES.
