AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A YOUNG GIRL'S MIND A young girl's mind is like a wood in Spring--now a rising mist of bluebells and flakes of dappled sunlight; now a world of still, wan, tender saplings, weeping they know not why.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading It is ever yearning for and trembling at the future; in its secret places all the countless shapes of things that are to be are taking stealthy counsel of how to grow up without letting their gown of mystery fall.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading From the first hazel-bush to the last may-tree it is an unending meeting-place of young solemn things eager to find out what they are, eager to rush forth to greet the kisses of the wind and sun, and for ever trembling back and hiding their faces.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A YOUNG GIRL'S MIND A young girl's mind is like a wood in Spring--now a rising mist of bluebells and flakes of dappled sunlight; now a world of still, wan, tender saplings, weeping they know not why.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It is ever yearning for and trembling at the future; in its secret places all the countless shapes of things that are to be are taking stealthy counsel of how to grow up without letting their gown of mystery fall.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They rustle, whisper, shriek suddenly, and as suddenly fall into a delicious silence.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It is ever yearning for and trembling at the future; in its secret places all the countless shapes of things that are to be are taking stealthy counsel of how to grow up without letting their gown of mystery fall.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading From the first hazel-bush to the last may-tree it is an unending meeting-place of young solemn things eager to find out what they are, eager to rush forth to greet the kisses of the wind and sun, and for ever trembling back and hiding their faces.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It is ever yearning for and trembling at the future; in its secret places all the countless shapes of things that are to be are taking stealthy counsel of how to grow up without letting their gown of mystery fall.
beneathprepositionUS /bɪˈniːθ/
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading Through the curling twigs of boughs just green, its wings fly towards the stars; but the next moment they have drooped to mope beneath the damp bushes.
bluebellsnounUS /ˈbluːbelz/
plural of “bluebell” — sometimes placed in genus Scilla
From this reading A YOUNG GIRL'S MIND A young girl's mind is like a wood in Spring--now a rising mist of bluebells and flakes of dappled sunlight; now a world of still, wan, tender saplings, weeping they know not why.
boughsnounUS /baʊz/
plural of “bough” — any of the larger branches of a tree
From this reading Through the curling twigs of boughs just green, its wings fly towards the stars; but the next moment they have drooped to mope beneath the damp bushes.
bushesnounUS /ˈbʊʃəz/
plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading Through the curling twigs of boughs just green, its wings fly towards the stars; but the next moment they have drooped to mope beneath the damp bushes.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Through the curling twigs of boughs just green, its wings fly towards the stars; but the next moment they have drooped to mope beneath the damp bushes.
counselnounUS /ˈkaʊnsəl/
a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading It is ever yearning for and trembling at the future; in its secret places all the countless shapes of things that are to be are taking stealthy counsel of how to grow up without letting their gown of mystery fall.
countlessadjectiveUS /ˈkaʊntləs/
too numerous to be counted
From this reading It is ever yearning for and trembling at the future; in its secret places all the countless shapes of things that are to be are taking stealthy counsel of how to grow up without letting their gown of mystery fall.
curlingnounUS /ˈkɜːrlɪŋ/
a game played on ice in which heavy stones with handles are slid toward a target
From this reading Through the curling twigs of boughs just green, its wings fly towards the stars; but the next moment they have drooped to mope beneath the damp bushes.
dampadjectiveUS /dæmp/
slightly wet
From this reading Through the curling twigs of boughs just green, its wings fly towards the stars; but the next moment they have drooped to mope beneath the damp bushes.
dappledadjective
having spots or patches of color
From this reading A YOUNG GIRL'S MIND A young girl's mind is like a wood in Spring--now a rising mist of bluebells and flakes of dappled sunlight; now a world of still, wan, tender saplings, weeping they know not why.
deliciousadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪʃəs/
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading They rustle, whisper, shriek suddenly, and as suddenly fall into a delicious silence.
droopedverbUS /druːpt/
past form of “droop” — droop, sink, or settle from or as if from pressure or loss of tautness
From this reading Through the curling twigs of boughs just green, its wings fly towards the stars; but the next moment they have drooped to mope beneath the damp bushes.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading From the first hazel-bush to the last may-tree it is an unending meeting-place of young solemn things eager to find out what they are, eager to rush forth to greet the kisses of the wind and sun, and for ever trembling back and hiding their faces.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading It is ever yearning for and trembling at the future; in its secret places all the countless shapes of things that are to be are taking stealthy counsel of how to grow up without letting their gown of mystery fall.
facesnounUS /ˈfeɪsəz/
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading From the first hazel-bush to the last may-tree it is an unending meeting-place of young solemn things eager to find out what they are, eager to rush forth to greet the kisses of the wind and sun, and for ever trembling back and hiding their faces.
fallverbUS /fɔːl/
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading It is ever yearning for and trembling at the future; in its secret places all the countless shapes of things that are to be are taking stealthy counsel of how to grow up without letting their gown of mystery fall.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading From the first hazel-bush to the last may-tree it is an unending meeting-place of young solemn things eager to find out what they are, eager to rush forth to greet the kisses of the wind and sun, and for ever trembling back and hiding their faces.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading From the first hazel-bush to the last may-tree it is an unending meeting-place of young solemn things eager to find out what they are, eager to rush forth to greet the kisses of the wind and sun, and for ever trembling back and hiding their faces.
flakesnounUS /fleɪks/
plural of “flake” — a crystal of snow
From this reading A YOUNG GIRL'S MIND A young girl's mind is like a wood in Spring--now a rising mist of bluebells and flakes of dappled sunlight; now a world of still, wan, tender saplings, weeping they know not why.
flyverbUS /flaɪ/
travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading Through the curling twigs of boughs just green, its wings fly towards the stars; but the next moment they have drooped to mope beneath the damp bushes.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is ever yearning for and trembling at the future; in its secret places all the countless shapes of things that are to be are taking stealthy counsel of how to grow up without letting their gown of mystery fall.
forthadverbUS /fɔːrθ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading From the first hazel-bush to the last may-tree it is an unending meeting-place of young solemn things eager to find out what they are, eager to rush forth to greet the kisses of the wind and sun, and for ever trembling back and hiding their faces.
FromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the first hazel-bush to the last may-tree it is an unending meeting-place of young solemn things eager to find out what they are, eager to rush forth to greet the kisses of the wind and sun, and for ever trembling back and hiding their faces.
futureadjectiveUS /ˈfjuːtʃər/
yet to be or coming
From this reading It is ever yearning for and trembling at the future; in its secret places all the countless shapes of things that are to be are taking stealthy counsel of how to grow up without letting their gown of mystery fall.
GIRL'SnounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading A YOUNG GIRL'S MIND A young girl's mind is like a wood in Spring--now a rising mist of bluebells and flakes of dappled sunlight; now a world of still, wan, tender saplings, weeping they know not why.
gownnounUS /ɡaʊn/
a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading It is ever yearning for and trembling at the future; in its secret places all the countless shapes of things that are to be are taking stealthy counsel of how to grow up without letting their gown of mystery fall.
greennounUS /ɡriːn/
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Through the curling twigs of boughs just green, its wings fly towards the stars; but the next moment they have drooped to mope beneath the damp bushes.
greetverbUS /ɡriːt/
express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading From the first hazel-bush to the last may-tree it is an unending meeting-place of young solemn things eager to find out what they are, eager to rush forth to greet the kisses of the wind and sun, and for ever trembling back and hiding their faces.
growverbUS /ɡroʊ/
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading It is ever yearning for and trembling at the future; in its secret places all the countless shapes of things that are to be are taking stealthy counsel of how to grow up without letting their gown of mystery fall.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Through the curling twigs of boughs just green, its wings fly towards the stars; but the next moment they have drooped to mope beneath the damp bushes.
hazel-bush
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading From the first hazel-bush to the last may-tree it is an unending meeting-place of young solemn things eager to find out what they are, eager to rush forth to greet the kisses of the wind and sun, and for ever trembling back and hiding their faces.
hidingnounUS /ˈhaɪdɪŋ/
the activity of keeping something secret
From this reading From the first hazel-bush to the last may-tree it is an unending meeting-place of young solemn things eager to find out what they are, eager to rush forth to greet the kisses of the wind and sun, and for ever trembling back and hiding their faces.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is ever yearning for and trembling at the future; in its secret places all the countless shapes of things that are to be are taking stealthy counsel of how to grow up without letting their gown of mystery fall.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A YOUNG GIRL'S MIND A young girl's mind is like a wood in Spring--now a rising mist of bluebells and flakes of dappled sunlight; now a world of still, wan, tender saplings, weeping they know not why.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading They rustle, whisper, shriek suddenly, and as suddenly fall into a delicious silence.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A YOUNG GIRL'S MIND A young girl's mind is like a wood in Spring--now a rising mist of bluebells and flakes of dappled sunlight; now a world of still, wan, tender saplings, weeping they know not why.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is ever yearning for and trembling at the future; in its secret places all the countless shapes of things that are to be are taking stealthy counsel of how to grow up without letting their gown of mystery fall.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Through the curling twigs of boughs just green, its wings fly towards the stars; but the next moment they have drooped to mope beneath the damp bushes.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading Through the curling twigs of boughs just green, its wings fly towards the stars; but the next moment they have drooped to mope beneath the damp bushes.
kissesnounUS /ˈkɪsəz/
plural of “kiss” — the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading From the first hazel-bush to the last may-tree it is an unending meeting-place of young solemn things eager to find out what they are, eager to rush forth to greet the kisses of the wind and sun, and for ever trembling back and hiding their faces.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading A YOUNG GIRL'S MIND A young girl's mind is like a wood in Spring--now a rising mist of bluebells and flakes of dappled sunlight; now a world of still, wan, tender saplings, weeping they know not why.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading From the first hazel-bush to the last may-tree it is an unending meeting-place of young solemn things eager to find out what they are, eager to rush forth to greet the kisses of the wind and sun, and for ever trembling back and hiding their faces.
lettingnounUS /ˈletɪŋ/
property that is leased or rented out or let
From this reading It is ever yearning for and trembling at the future; in its secret places all the countless shapes of things that are to be are taking stealthy counsel of how to grow up without letting their gown of mystery fall.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading A YOUNG GIRL'S MIND A young girl's mind is like a wood in Spring--now a rising mist of bluebells and flakes of dappled sunlight; now a world of still, wan, tender saplings, weeping they know not why.
may-tree
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading From the first hazel-bush to the last may-tree it is an unending meeting-place of young solemn things eager to find out what they are, eager to rush forth to greet the kisses of the wind and sun, and for ever trembling back and hiding their faces.
meeting-place
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading From the first hazel-bush to the last may-tree it is an unending meeting-place of young solemn things eager to find out what they are, eager to rush forth to greet the kisses of the wind and sun, and for ever trembling back and hiding their faces.
MINDnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading A YOUNG GIRL'S MIND A young girl's mind is like a wood in Spring--now a rising mist of bluebells and flakes of dappled sunlight; now a world of still, wan, tender saplings, weeping they know not why.
mistverbUS /mɪst/
become covered with mist
From this reading A YOUNG GIRL'S MIND A young girl's mind is like a wood in Spring--now a rising mist of bluebells and flakes of dappled sunlight; now a world of still, wan, tender saplings, weeping they know not why.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading Through the curling twigs of boughs just green, its wings fly towards the stars; but the next moment they have drooped to mope beneath the damp bushes.
mopeverbUS /moʊp/
move around slowly and aimlessly
From this reading Through the curling twigs of boughs just green, its wings fly towards the stars; but the next moment they have drooped to mope beneath the damp bushes.
mysterynounUS /ˈmɪstəri/
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading It is ever yearning for and trembling at the future; in its secret places all the countless shapes of things that are to be are taking stealthy counsel of how to grow up without letting their gown of mystery fall.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Through the curling twigs of boughs just green, its wings fly towards the stars; but the next moment they have drooped to mope beneath the damp bushes.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A YOUNG GIRL'S MIND A young girl's mind is like a wood in Spring--now a rising mist of bluebells and flakes of dappled sunlight; now a world of still, wan, tender saplings, weeping they know not why.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading A YOUNG GIRL'S MIND A young girl's mind is like a wood in Spring--now a rising mist of bluebells and flakes of dappled sunlight; now a world of still, wan, tender saplings, weeping they know not why.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A YOUNG GIRL'S MIND A young girl's mind is like a wood in Spring--now a rising mist of bluebells and flakes of dappled sunlight; now a world of still, wan, tender saplings, weeping they know not why.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading From the first hazel-bush to the last may-tree it is an unending meeting-place of young solemn things eager to find out what they are, eager to rush forth to greet the kisses of the wind and sun, and for ever trembling back and hiding their faces.
placesnounUS /ˈpleɪsəz/
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It is ever yearning for and trembling at the future; in its secret places all the countless shapes of things that are to be are taking stealthy counsel of how to grow up without letting their gown of mystery fall.
risingadjectiveUS /ˈraɪzɪŋ/
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading A YOUNG GIRL'S MIND A young girl's mind is like a wood in Spring--now a rising mist of bluebells and flakes of dappled sunlight; now a world of still, wan, tender saplings, weeping they know not why.
rushverbUS /rʌʃ/
move hurridly
From this reading From the first hazel-bush to the last may-tree it is an unending meeting-place of young solemn things eager to find out what they are, eager to rush forth to greet the kisses of the wind and sun, and for ever trembling back and hiding their faces.
rustleverbUS /ˈrʌsəl/
make a dry crackling sound
From this reading They rustle, whisper, shriek suddenly, and as suddenly fall into a delicious silence.
saplingsnounUS /ˈsæplɪŋz/
plural of “sapling” — young tree
From this reading A YOUNG GIRL'S MIND A young girl's mind is like a wood in Spring--now a rising mist of bluebells and flakes of dappled sunlight; now a world of still, wan, tender saplings, weeping they know not why.
secretnounUS /ˈsiː.krət/
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading It is ever yearning for and trembling at the future; in its secret places all the countless shapes of things that are to be are taking stealthy counsel of how to grow up without letting their gown of mystery fall.
shapesnounUS /ʃeɪps/
plural of “shape” — any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading It is ever yearning for and trembling at the future; in its secret places all the countless shapes of things that are to be are taking stealthy counsel of how to grow up without letting their gown of mystery fall.
shrieknounUS /ʃriːk/
sharp piercing cry
From this reading They rustle, whisper, shriek suddenly, and as suddenly fall into a delicious silence.
silencenounUS /ˈsaɪ.ləns/
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading They rustle, whisper, shriek suddenly, and as suddenly fall into a delicious silence.
solemnadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləm/
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading From the first hazel-bush to the last may-tree it is an unending meeting-place of young solemn things eager to find out what they are, eager to rush forth to greet the kisses of the wind and sun, and for ever trembling back and hiding their faces.
SpringnounUS /sprɪŋ/
the season of growth
From this reading A YOUNG GIRL'S MIND A young girl's mind is like a wood in Spring--now a rising mist of bluebells and flakes of dappled sunlight; now a world of still, wan, tender saplings, weeping they know not why.
starsnounUS /stɑːrz/
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading Through the curling twigs of boughs just green, its wings fly towards the stars; but the next moment they have drooped to mope beneath the damp bushes.
stealthyadjectiveUS /ˈstelθi/
marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed
From this reading It is ever yearning for and trembling at the future; in its secret places all the countless shapes of things that are to be are taking stealthy counsel of how to grow up without letting their gown of mystery fall.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading A YOUNG GIRL'S MIND A young girl's mind is like a wood in Spring--now a rising mist of bluebells and flakes of dappled sunlight; now a world of still, wan, tender saplings, weeping they know not why.
suddenlyadverbUS /ˈsʌdənli/
happening unexpectedly
From this reading They rustle, whisper, shriek suddenly, and as suddenly fall into a delicious silence.
sunnounUS /sʌn/
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading From the first hazel-bush to the last may-tree it is an unending meeting-place of young solemn things eager to find out what they are, eager to rush forth to greet the kisses of the wind and sun, and for ever trembling back and hiding their faces.
sunlightnounUS /ˈsʌnlaɪt/
the rays of the sun
From this reading A YOUNG GIRL'S MIND A young girl's mind is like a wood in Spring--now a rising mist of bluebells and flakes of dappled sunlight; now a world of still, wan, tender saplings, weeping they know not why.
takingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading It is ever yearning for and trembling at the future; in its secret places all the countless shapes of things that are to be are taking stealthy counsel of how to grow up without letting their gown of mystery fall.
tenderadjectiveUS /ˈtendər/
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading A YOUNG GIRL'S MIND A young girl's mind is like a wood in Spring--now a rising mist of bluebells and flakes of dappled sunlight; now a world of still, wan, tender saplings, weeping they know not why.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is ever yearning for and trembling at the future; in its secret places all the countless shapes of things that are to be are taking stealthy counsel of how to grow up without letting their gown of mystery fall.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Through the curling twigs of boughs just green, its wings fly towards the stars; but the next moment they have drooped to mope beneath the damp bushes.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It is ever yearning for and trembling at the future; in its secret places all the countless shapes of things that are to be are taking stealthy counsel of how to grow up without letting their gown of mystery fall.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A YOUNG GIRL'S MIND A young girl's mind is like a wood in Spring--now a rising mist of bluebells and flakes of dappled sunlight; now a world of still, wan, tender saplings, weeping they know not why.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading It is ever yearning for and trembling at the future; in its secret places all the countless shapes of things that are to be are taking stealthy counsel of how to grow up without letting their gown of mystery fall.
ThroughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Through the curling twigs of boughs just green, its wings fly towards the stars; but the next moment they have drooped to mope beneath the damp bushes.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Through the curling twigs of boughs just green, its wings fly towards the stars; but the next moment they have drooped to mope beneath the damp bushes.
towardsprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrdz/
in the direction of
From this reading Through the curling twigs of boughs just green, its wings fly towards the stars; but the next moment they have drooped to mope beneath the damp bushes.
tremblingnounUS /ˈtrembəlɪŋ/
a shaky motion
From this reading It is ever yearning for and trembling at the future; in its secret places all the countless shapes of things that are to be are taking stealthy counsel of how to grow up without letting their gown of mystery fall.
twigsnounUS /twɪɡz/
plural of “twig” — a small branch or division of a branch (especially a terminal division); usually applied to branches of the current or preceding year
From this reading Through the curling twigs of boughs just green, its wings fly towards the stars; but the next moment they have drooped to mope beneath the damp bushes.
unendingadjectiveUS /əˈnendɪŋ/
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading From the first hazel-bush to the last may-tree it is an unending meeting-place of young solemn things eager to find out what they are, eager to rush forth to greet the kisses of the wind and sun, and for ever trembling back and hiding their faces.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It is ever yearning for and trembling at the future; in its secret places all the countless shapes of things that are to be are taking stealthy counsel of how to grow up without letting their gown of mystery fall.
wanadjectiveUS /wɑːn/
(of light) lacking in intensity or brightness; dim or feeble
From this reading A YOUNG GIRL'S MIND A young girl's mind is like a wood in Spring--now a rising mist of bluebells and flakes of dappled sunlight; now a world of still, wan, tender saplings, weeping they know not why.
weepingadjectiveUS /ˈwiːpɪŋ/
showing sorrow
From this reading A YOUNG GIRL'S MIND A young girl's mind is like a wood in Spring--now a rising mist of bluebells and flakes of dappled sunlight; now a world of still, wan, tender saplings, weeping they know not why.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading From the first hazel-bush to the last may-tree it is an unending meeting-place of young solemn things eager to find out what they are, eager to rush forth to greet the kisses of the wind and sun, and for ever trembling back and hiding their faces.
whispernounUS /ˈwɪspər/
speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading They rustle, whisper, shriek suddenly, and as suddenly fall into a delicious silence.
whynounUS /waɪ/
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading A YOUNG GIRL'S MIND A young girl's mind is like a wood in Spring--now a rising mist of bluebells and flakes of dappled sunlight; now a world of still, wan, tender saplings, weeping they know not why.
windnounUS /waɪnd/
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading From the first hazel-bush to the last may-tree it is an unending meeting-place of young solemn things eager to find out what they are, eager to rush forth to greet the kisses of the wind and sun, and for ever trembling back and hiding their faces.
wingsnounUS /wɪŋz/
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading Through the curling twigs of boughs just green, its wings fly towards the stars; but the next moment they have drooped to mope beneath the damp bushes.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It is ever yearning for and trembling at the future; in its secret places all the countless shapes of things that are to be are taking stealthy counsel of how to grow up without letting their gown of mystery fall.
woodnounUS /wʊd/
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading A YOUNG GIRL'S MIND A young girl's mind is like a wood in Spring--now a rising mist of bluebells and flakes of dappled sunlight; now a world of still, wan, tender saplings, weeping they know not why.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading A YOUNG GIRL'S MIND A young girl's mind is like a wood in Spring--now a rising mist of bluebells and flakes of dappled sunlight; now a world of still, wan, tender saplings, weeping they know not why.
yearningnounUS /ˈjɜːrnɪŋ/
prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading It is ever yearning for and trembling at the future; in its secret places all the countless shapes of things that are to be are taking stealthy counsel of how to grow up without letting their gown of mystery fall.
YOUNGadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading A YOUNG GIRL'S MIND A young girl's mind is like a wood in Spring--now a rising mist of bluebells and flakes of dappled sunlight; now a world of still, wan, tender saplings, weeping they know not why.
