Chapter II · Chapter 2

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From this reading If I might see another Spring I'd listen to the daylight birds 10 That build their nests and pair and sing, Nor wait for mateless nightingale; I'd listen to the lusty herds, The ewes with lambs as white as snow, I'd find out music in the hail And all the winds that blow.

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From this reading If I might see another Spring-- Oh stinging comment on my past That all my past results in 'if'-- If I might see another Spring 20 I'd laugh to-day, to-day is brief; I would not wait for anything: I'd use to-day that cannot last, Be glad to-day and sing.

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A PEAL OF BELLS Strike the bells wantonly, Tinkle tinkle well; Bring me wine, bring me flowers, Ring the silver bell.

(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 If I might see another Spring I'd listen to the daylight birds 10 That build their nests and pair and sing, Nor wait for mateless nightingale; I'd listen to the lusty herds, The ewes with lambs as white as snow, I'd find out music in the hail And all the winds that blow.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading ANOTHER SPRING If I might see another Spring I'd not plant summer flowers and wait: I'd have my crocuses at once, My leafless pink mezereons, My chill-veined snowdrops, choicer yet My white or azure violet, Leaf-nested primrose; anything To blow at once, not late.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading ANOTHER SPRING If I might see another Spring I'd not plant summer flowers and wait: I'd have my crocuses at once, My leafless pink mezereons, My chill-veined snowdrops, choicer yet My white or azure violet, Leaf-nested primrose; anything To blow at once, not late.

any thing at all

From this reading ANOTHER SPRING If I might see another Spring I'd not plant summer flowers and wait: I'd have my crocuses at once, My leafless pink mezereons, My chill-veined snowdrops, choicer yet My white or azure violet, Leaf-nested primrose; anything To blow at once, not late.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading If I might see another Spring I'd listen to the daylight birds 10 That build their nests and pair and sing, Nor wait for mateless nightingale; I'd listen to the lusty herds, The ewes with lambs as white as snow, I'd find out music in the hail And all the winds that blow.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading ANOTHER SPRING If I might see another Spring I'd not plant summer flowers and wait: I'd have my crocuses at once, My leafless pink mezereons, My chill-veined snowdrops, choicer yet My white or azure violet, Leaf-nested primrose; anything To blow at once, not late.

a light shade of blue

From this reading ANOTHER SPRING If I might see another Spring I'd not plant summer flowers and wait: I'd have my crocuses at once, My leafless pink mezereons, My chill-veined snowdrops, choicer yet My white or azure violet, Leaf-nested primrose; anything To blow at once, not late.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading If I might see another Spring-- Oh stinging comment on my past That all my past results in 'if'-- If I might see another Spring 20 I'd laugh to-day, to-day is brief; I would not wait for anything: I'd use to-day that cannot last, Be glad to-day and sing.

a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading A PEAL OF BELLS Strike the bells wantonly, Tinkle tinkle well; Bring me wine, bring me flowers, Ring the silver bell.

plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading A PEAL OF BELLS Strike the bells wantonly, Tinkle tinkle well; Bring me wine, bring me flowers, Ring the silver bell.

plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading If I might see another Spring I'd listen to the daylight birds 10 That build their nests and pair and sing, Nor wait for mateless nightingale; I'd listen to the lusty herds, The ewes with lambs as white as snow, I'd find out music in the hail And all the winds that blow.

exhale hard

From this reading ANOTHER SPRING If I might see another Spring I'd not plant summer flowers and wait: I'd have my crocuses at once, My leafless pink mezereons, My chill-veined snowdrops, choicer yet My white or azure violet, Leaf-nested primrose; anything To blow at once, not late.

of short duration or distance

From this reading If I might see another Spring-- Oh stinging comment on my past That all my past results in 'if'-- If I might see another Spring 20 I'd laugh to-day, to-day is brief; I would not wait for anything: I'd use to-day that cannot last, Be glad to-day and sing.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading A PEAL OF BELLS Strike the bells wantonly, Tinkle tinkle well; Bring me wine, bring me flowers, Ring the silver bell.

make by combining materials and parts

From this reading If I might see another Spring I'd listen to the daylight birds 10 That build their nests and pair and sing, Nor wait for mateless nightingale; I'd listen to the lusty herds, The ewes with lambs as white as snow, I'd find out music in the hail And all the winds that blow.

To consume or be consumed by fire.

From this reading All my lamps burn scented oil, Hung on laden orange-trees, Whose shadowed foliage is the foil To golden lamps and oranges.

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From this reading If I might see another Spring-- Oh stinging comment on my past That all my past results in 'if'-- If I might see another Spring 20 I'd laugh to-day, to-day is brief; I would not wait for anything: I'd use to-day that cannot last, Be glad to-day and sing.

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From this reading ANOTHER SPRING If I might see another Spring I'd not plant summer flowers and wait: I'd have my crocuses at once, My leafless pink mezereons, My chill-veined snowdrops, choicer yet My white or azure violet, Leaf-nested primrose; anything To blow at once, not late.

comparative of “choice” — of superior grade

From this reading ANOTHER SPRING If I might see another Spring I'd not plant summer flowers and wait: I'd have my crocuses at once, My leafless pink mezereons, My chill-veined snowdrops, choicer yet My white or azure violet, Leaf-nested primrose; anything To blow at once, not late.

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading If I might see another Spring-- Oh stinging comment on my past That all my past results in 'if'-- If I might see another Spring 20 I'd laugh to-day, to-day is brief; I would not wait for anything: I'd use to-day that cannot last, Be glad to-day and sing.

plural of “crocus” — any of numerous low-growing plants of the genus Crocus having slender grasslike leaves and white or yellow or purple flowers; native chiefly to the Mediterranean region but widely cultivated

From this reading ANOTHER SPRING If I might see another Spring I'd not plant summer flowers and wait: I'd have my crocuses at once, My leafless pink mezereons, My chill-veined snowdrops, choicer yet My white or azure violet, Leaf-nested primrose; anything To blow at once, not late.

the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside

From this reading If I might see another Spring I'd listen to the daylight birds 10 That build their nests and pair and sing, Nor wait for mateless nightingale; I'd listen to the lusty herds, The ewes with lambs as white as snow, I'd find out music in the hail And all the winds that blow.

plural of “ewe” — a member of a people living in southern Benin and Togo and southeastern Ghana

From this reading If I might see another Spring I'd listen to the daylight birds 10 That build their nests and pair and sing, Nor wait for mateless nightingale; I'd listen to the lusty herds, The ewes with lambs as white as snow, I'd find out music in the hail And all the winds that blow.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading If I might see another Spring I'd listen to the daylight birds 10 That build their nests and pair and sing, Nor wait for mateless nightingale; I'd listen to the lusty herds, The ewes with lambs as white as snow, I'd find out music in the hail And all the winds that blow.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading ANOTHER SPRING If I might see another Spring I'd not plant summer flowers and wait: I'd have my crocuses at once, My leafless pink mezereons, My chill-veined snowdrops, choicer yet My white or azure violet, Leaf-nested primrose; anything To blow at once, not late.

enhance by contrast

From this reading All my lamps burn scented oil, Hung on laden orange-trees, Whose shadowed foliage is the foil To golden lamps and oranges.

the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading All my lamps burn scented oil, Hung on laden orange-trees, Whose shadowed foliage is the foil To golden lamps and oranges.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading If I might see another Spring I'd listen to the daylight birds 10 That build their nests and pair and sing, Nor wait for mateless nightingale; I'd listen to the lusty herds, The ewes with lambs as white as snow, I'd find out music in the hail And all the winds that blow.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading If I might see another Spring-- Oh stinging comment on my past That all my past results in 'if'-- If I might see another Spring 20 I'd laugh to-day, to-day is brief; I would not wait for anything: I'd use to-day that cannot last, Be glad to-day and sing.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading All my lamps burn scented oil, Hung on laden orange-trees, Whose shadowed foliage is the foil To golden lamps and oranges.

praise vociferously

From this reading If I might see another Spring I'd listen to the daylight birds 10 That build their nests and pair and sing, Nor wait for mateless nightingale; I'd listen to the lusty herds, The ewes with lambs as white as snow, I'd find out music in the hail And all the winds that blow.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading ANOTHER SPRING If I might see another Spring I'd not plant summer flowers and wait: I'd have my crocuses at once, My leafless pink mezereons, My chill-veined snowdrops, choicer yet My white or azure violet, Leaf-nested primrose; anything To blow at once, not late.

plural of “herd” — a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans

From this reading If I might see another Spring I'd listen to the daylight birds 10 That build their nests and pair and sing, Nor wait for mateless nightingale; I'd listen to the lusty herds, The ewes with lambs as white as snow, I'd find out music in the hail And all the winds that blow.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading All my lamps burn scented oil, Hung on laden orange-trees, Whose shadowed foliage is the foil To golden lamps and oranges.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading ANOTHER SPRING If I might see another Spring I'd not plant summer flowers and wait: I'd have my crocuses at once, My leafless pink mezereons, My chill-veined snowdrops, choicer yet My white or azure violet, Leaf-nested primrose; anything To blow at once, not late.

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From this reading ANOTHER SPRING If I might see another Spring I'd not plant summer flowers and wait: I'd have my crocuses at once, My leafless pink mezereons, My chill-veined snowdrops, choicer yet My white or azure violet, Leaf-nested primrose; anything To blow at once, not late.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading ANOTHER SPRING If I might see another Spring I'd not plant summer flowers and wait: I'd have my crocuses at once, My leafless pink mezereons, My chill-veined snowdrops, choicer yet My white or azure violet, Leaf-nested primrose; anything To blow at once, not late.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading If I might see another Spring I'd listen to the daylight birds 10 That build their nests and pair and sing, Nor wait for mateless nightingale; I'd listen to the lusty herds, The ewes with lambs as white as snow, I'd find out music in the hail And all the winds that blow.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading If I might see another Spring-- Oh stinging comment on my past That all my past results in 'if'-- If I might see another Spring 20 I'd laugh to-day, to-day is brief; I would not wait for anything: I'd use to-day that cannot last, Be glad to-day and sing.

filled with a great quantity

From this reading All my lamps burn scented oil, Hung on laden orange-trees, Whose shadowed foliage is the foil To golden lamps and oranges.

plural of “lamb” — young sheep

From this reading If I might see another Spring I'd listen to the daylight birds 10 That build their nests and pair and sing, Nor wait for mateless nightingale; I'd listen to the lusty herds, The ewes with lambs as white as snow, I'd find out music in the hail And all the winds that blow.

plural of “lamp” — an artificial source of visible illumination

From this reading All my lamps burn scented oil, Hung on laden orange-trees, Whose shadowed foliage is the foil To golden lamps and oranges.

immediately past

From this reading If I might see another Spring-- Oh stinging comment on my past That all my past results in 'if'-- If I might see another Spring 20 I'd laugh to-day, to-day is brief; I would not wait for anything: I'd use to-day that cannot last, Be glad to-day and sing.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading ANOTHER SPRING If I might see another Spring I'd not plant summer flowers and wait: I'd have my crocuses at once, My leafless pink mezereons, My chill-veined snowdrops, choicer yet My white or azure violet, Leaf-nested primrose; anything To blow at once, not late.

the sound of laughing

From this reading If I might see another Spring-- Oh stinging comment on my past That all my past results in 'if'-- If I might see another Spring 20 I'd laugh to-day, to-day is brief; I would not wait for anything: I'd use to-day that cannot last, Be glad to-day and sing.

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From this reading ANOTHER SPRING If I might see another Spring I'd not plant summer flowers and wait: I'd have my crocuses at once, My leafless pink mezereons, My chill-veined snowdrops, choicer yet My white or azure violet, Leaf-nested primrose; anything To blow at once, not late.

having no leaves

From this reading ANOTHER SPRING If I might see another Spring I'd not plant summer flowers and wait: I'd have my crocuses at once, My leafless pink mezereons, My chill-veined snowdrops, choicer yet My white or azure violet, Leaf-nested primrose; anything To blow at once, not late.

hear with intention

From this reading If I might see another Spring I'd listen to the daylight birds 10 That build their nests and pair and sing, Nor wait for mateless nightingale; I'd listen to the lusty herds, The ewes with lambs as white as snow, I'd find out music in the hail And all the winds that blow.

vigorously passionate

From this reading If I might see another Spring I'd listen to the daylight birds 10 That build their nests and pair and sing, Nor wait for mateless nightingale; I'd listen to the lusty herds, The ewes with lambs as white as snow, I'd find out music in the hail And all the winds that blow.

not mated sexually

From this reading If I might see another Spring I'd listen to the daylight birds 10 That build their nests and pair and sing, Nor wait for mateless nightingale; I'd listen to the lusty herds, The ewes with lambs as white as snow, I'd find out music in the hail And all the winds that blow.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading A PEAL OF BELLS Strike the bells wantonly, Tinkle tinkle well; Bring me wine, bring me flowers, Ring the silver bell.

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From this reading ANOTHER SPRING If I might see another Spring I'd not plant summer flowers and wait: I'd have my crocuses at once, My leafless pink mezereons, My chill-veined snowdrops, choicer yet My white or azure violet, Leaf-nested primrose; anything To blow at once, not late.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading ANOTHER SPRING If I might see another Spring I'd not plant summer flowers and wait: I'd have my crocuses at once, My leafless pink mezereons, My chill-veined snowdrops, choicer yet My white or azure violet, Leaf-nested primrose; anything To blow at once, not late.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading If I might see another Spring I'd listen to the daylight birds 10 That build their nests and pair and sing, Nor wait for mateless nightingale; I'd listen to the lusty herds, The ewes with lambs as white as snow, I'd find out music in the hail And all the winds that blow.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading ANOTHER SPRING If I might see another Spring I'd not plant summer flowers and wait: I'd have my crocuses at once, My leafless pink mezereons, My chill-veined snowdrops, choicer yet My white or azure violet, Leaf-nested primrose; anything To blow at once, not late.

plural of “nest” — a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young

From this reading If I might see another Spring I'd listen to the daylight birds 10 That build their nests and pair and sing, Nor wait for mateless nightingale; I'd listen to the lusty herds, The ewes with lambs as white as snow, I'd find out music in the hail And all the winds that blow.

European songbird noted for its melodious nocturnal song

From this reading If I might see another Spring I'd listen to the daylight birds 10 That build their nests and pair and sing, Nor wait for mateless nightingale; I'd listen to the lusty herds, The ewes with lambs as white as snow, I'd find out music in the hail And all the winds that blow.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading If I might see another Spring I'd listen to the daylight birds 10 That build their nests and pair and sing, Nor wait for mateless nightingale; I'd listen to the lusty herds, The ewes with lambs as white as snow, I'd find out music in the hail And all the winds that blow.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading ANOTHER SPRING If I might see another Spring I'd not plant summer flowers and wait: I'd have my crocuses at once, My leafless pink mezereons, My chill-veined snowdrops, choicer yet My white or azure violet, Leaf-nested primrose; anything To blow at once, not late.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A PEAL OF BELLS Strike the bells wantonly, Tinkle tinkle well; Bring me wine, bring me flowers, Ring the silver bell.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading If I might see another Spring-- Oh stinging comment on my past That all my past results in 'if'-- If I might see another Spring 20 I'd laugh to-day, to-day is brief; I would not wait for anything: I'd use to-day that cannot last, Be glad to-day and sing.

A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.

From this reading All my lamps burn scented oil, Hung on laden orange-trees, Whose shadowed foliage is the foil To golden lamps and oranges.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading If I might see another Spring-- Oh stinging comment on my past That all my past results in 'if'-- If I might see another Spring 20 I'd laugh to-day, to-day is brief; I would not wait for anything: I'd use to-day that cannot last, Be glad to-day and sing.

on one occasion

From this reading ANOTHER SPRING If I might see another Spring I'd not plant summer flowers and wait: I'd have my crocuses at once, My leafless pink mezereons, My chill-veined snowdrops, choicer yet My white or azure violet, Leaf-nested primrose; anything To blow at once, not late.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading ANOTHER SPRING If I might see another Spring I'd not plant summer flowers and wait: I'd have my crocuses at once, My leafless pink mezereons, My chill-veined snowdrops, choicer yet My white or azure violet, Leaf-nested primrose; anything To blow at once, not late.

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From this reading All my lamps burn scented oil, Hung on laden orange-trees, Whose shadowed foliage is the foil To golden lamps and oranges.

plural of “orange” — round yellow to orange fruit of any of several citrus trees

From this reading All my lamps burn scented oil, Hung on laden orange-trees, Whose shadowed foliage is the foil To golden lamps and oranges.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading If I might see another Spring I'd listen to the daylight birds 10 That build their nests and pair and sing, Nor wait for mateless nightingale; I'd listen to the lusty herds, The ewes with lambs as white as snow, I'd find out music in the hail And all the winds that blow.

a set of two similar things considered as a unit

From this reading If I might see another Spring I'd listen to the daylight birds 10 That build their nests and pair and sing, Nor wait for mateless nightingale; I'd listen to the lusty herds, The ewes with lambs as white as snow, I'd find out music in the hail And all the winds that blow.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading If I might see another Spring-- Oh stinging comment on my past That all my past results in 'if'-- If I might see another Spring 20 I'd laugh to-day, to-day is brief; I would not wait for anything: I'd use to-day that cannot last, Be glad to-day and sing.

a deep prolonged sound (as of thunder or large bells)

From this reading A PEAL OF BELLS Strike the bells wantonly, Tinkle tinkle well; Bring me wine, bring me flowers, Ring the silver bell.

a light shade of red

From this reading ANOTHER SPRING If I might see another Spring I'd not plant summer flowers and wait: I'd have my crocuses at once, My leafless pink mezereons, My chill-veined snowdrops, choicer yet My white or azure violet, Leaf-nested primrose; anything To blow at once, not late.

put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground

From this reading ANOTHER SPRING If I might see another Spring I'd not plant summer flowers and wait: I'd have my crocuses at once, My leafless pink mezereons, My chill-veined snowdrops, choicer yet My white or azure violet, Leaf-nested primrose; anything To blow at once, not late.

any of numerous short-stemmed plants of the genus Primula having tufted basal leaves and showy flowers clustered in umbels or heads

From this reading ANOTHER SPRING If I might see another Spring I'd not plant summer flowers and wait: I'd have my crocuses at once, My leafless pink mezereons, My chill-veined snowdrops, choicer yet My white or azure violet, Leaf-nested primrose; anything To blow at once, not late.

plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading If I might see another Spring-- Oh stinging comment on my past That all my past results in 'if'-- If I might see another Spring 20 I'd laugh to-day, to-day is brief; I would not wait for anything: I'd use to-day that cannot last, Be glad to-day and sing.

sound loudly and sonorously

From this reading A PEAL OF BELLS Strike the bells wantonly, Tinkle tinkle well; Bring me wine, bring me flowers, Ring the silver bell.

having the sense of smell

From this reading All my lamps burn scented oil, Hung on laden orange-trees, Whose shadowed foliage is the foil To golden lamps and oranges.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading ANOTHER SPRING If I might see another Spring I'd not plant summer flowers and wait: I'd have my crocuses at once, My leafless pink mezereons, My chill-veined snowdrops, choicer yet My white or azure violet, Leaf-nested primrose; anything To blow at once, not late.

filled with shade

From this reading All my lamps burn scented oil, Hung on laden orange-trees, Whose shadowed foliage is the foil To golden lamps and oranges.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading A PEAL OF BELLS Strike the bells wantonly, Tinkle tinkle well; Bring me wine, bring me flowers, Ring the silver bell.

deliver by singing

From this reading If I might see another Spring I'd listen to the daylight birds 10 That build their nests and pair and sing, Nor wait for mateless nightingale; I'd listen to the lusty herds, The ewes with lambs as white as snow, I'd find out music in the hail And all the winds that blow.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading If I might see another Spring I'd listen to the daylight birds 10 That build their nests and pair and sing, Nor wait for mateless nightingale; I'd listen to the lusty herds, The ewes with lambs as white as snow, I'd find out music in the hail And all the winds that blow.

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From this reading ANOTHER SPRING If I might see another Spring I'd not plant summer flowers and wait: I'd have my crocuses at once, My leafless pink mezereons, My chill-veined snowdrops, choicer yet My white or azure violet, Leaf-nested primrose; anything To blow at once, not late.

the season of growth

From this reading ANOTHER SPRING If I might see another Spring I'd not plant summer flowers and wait: I'd have my crocuses at once, My leafless pink mezereons, My chill-veined snowdrops, choicer yet My white or azure violet, Leaf-nested primrose; anything To blow at once, not late.

a kind of pain; something as sudden and painful as being stung

From this reading If I might see another Spring-- Oh stinging comment on my past That all my past results in 'if'-- If I might see another Spring 20 I'd laugh to-day, to-day is brief; I would not wait for anything: I'd use to-day that cannot last, Be glad to-day and sing.

deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon

From this reading A PEAL OF BELLS Strike the bells wantonly, Tinkle tinkle well; Bring me wine, bring me flowers, Ring the silver bell.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading ANOTHER SPRING If I might see another Spring I'd not plant summer flowers and wait: I'd have my crocuses at once, My leafless pink mezereons, My chill-veined snowdrops, choicer yet My white or azure violet, Leaf-nested primrose; anything To blow at once, not late.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading If I might see another Spring I'd listen to the daylight birds 10 That build their nests and pair and sing, Nor wait for mateless nightingale; I'd listen to the lusty herds, The ewes with lambs as white as snow, I'd find out music in the hail And all the winds that blow.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading If I might see another Spring I'd listen to the daylight birds 10 That build their nests and pair and sing, Nor wait for mateless nightingale; I'd listen to the lusty herds, The ewes with lambs as white as snow, I'd find out music in the hail And all the winds that blow.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading If I might see another Spring I'd listen to the daylight birds 10 That build their nests and pair and sing, Nor wait for mateless nightingale; I'd listen to the lusty herds, The ewes with lambs as white as snow, I'd find out music in the hail And all the winds that blow.

a light clear metallic sound as of a small bell

From this reading A PEAL OF BELLS Strike the bells wantonly, Tinkle tinkle well; Bring me wine, bring me flowers, Ring the silver bell.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading ANOTHER SPRING If I might see another Spring I'd not plant summer flowers and wait: I'd have my crocuses at once, My leafless pink mezereons, My chill-veined snowdrops, choicer yet My white or azure violet, Leaf-nested primrose; anything To blow at once, not late.

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From this reading If I might see another Spring-- Oh stinging comment on my past That all my past results in 'if'-- If I might see another Spring 20 I'd laugh to-day, to-day is brief; I would not wait for anything: I'd use to-day that cannot last, Be glad to-day and sing.

the act of using

From this reading If I might see another Spring-- Oh stinging comment on my past That all my past results in 'if'-- If I might see another Spring 20 I'd laugh to-day, to-day is brief; I would not wait for anything: I'd use to-day that cannot last, Be glad to-day and sing.

any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers

From this reading ANOTHER SPRING If I might see another Spring I'd not plant summer flowers and wait: I'd have my crocuses at once, My leafless pink mezereons, My chill-veined snowdrops, choicer yet My white or azure violet, Leaf-nested primrose; anything To blow at once, not late.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading ANOTHER SPRING If I might see another Spring I'd not plant summer flowers and wait: I'd have my crocuses at once, My leafless pink mezereons, My chill-veined snowdrops, choicer yet My white or azure violet, Leaf-nested primrose; anything To blow at once, not late.

in a wanton manner

From this reading A PEAL OF BELLS Strike the bells wantonly, Tinkle tinkle well; Bring me wine, bring me flowers, Ring the silver bell.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading A PEAL OF BELLS Strike the bells wantonly, Tinkle tinkle well; Bring me wine, bring me flowers, Ring the silver bell.

a Caucasian

From this reading ANOTHER SPRING If I might see another Spring I'd not plant summer flowers and wait: I'd have my crocuses at once, My leafless pink mezereons, My chill-veined snowdrops, choicer yet My white or azure violet, Leaf-nested primrose; anything To blow at once, not late.

belonging to which person

From this reading All my lamps burn scented oil, Hung on laden orange-trees, Whose shadowed foliage is the foil To golden lamps and oranges.

plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading If I might see another Spring I'd listen to the daylight birds 10 That build their nests and pair and sing, Nor wait for mateless nightingale; I'd listen to the lusty herds, The ewes with lambs as white as snow, I'd find out music in the hail And all the winds that blow.

fermented juice (of grapes especially)

From this reading A PEAL OF BELLS Strike the bells wantonly, Tinkle tinkle well; Bring me wine, bring me flowers, Ring the silver bell.

in the company of; together with

From this reading If I might see another Spring I'd listen to the daylight birds 10 That build their nests and pair and sing, Nor wait for mateless nightingale; I'd listen to the lusty herds, The ewes with lambs as white as snow, I'd find out music in the hail And all the winds that blow.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading If I might see another Spring-- Oh stinging comment on my past That all my past results in 'if'-- If I might see another Spring 20 I'd laugh to-day, to-day is brief; I would not wait for anything: I'd use to-day that cannot last, Be glad to-day and sing.

but in spite of that

From this reading ANOTHER SPRING If I might see another Spring I'd not plant summer flowers and wait: I'd have my crocuses at once, My leafless pink mezereons, My chill-veined snowdrops, choicer yet My white or azure violet, Leaf-nested primrose; anything To blow at once, not late.