Chapter VII

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

From this reading CAPTAIN MORTON ACTS AS COURT HERALD AND MORTY SANDS AND GRANT ADAMS HEAR SAD NEWS Spring in Mrs. Nesbit's garden, even in those days when a garden in Harvey meant chiefly lettuce and radishes and peas, was no casual event.

a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome

From this reading CAPTAIN MORTON ACTS AS COURT HERALD AND MORTY SANDS AND GRANT ADAMS HEAR SAD NEWS Spring in Mrs. Nesbit's garden, even in those days when a garden in Harvey meant chiefly lettuce and radishes and peas, was no casual event.

American Revolutionary leader and patriot; an organizer of the Boston Tea Party and signer of the Declaration of Independence (1722-1803)

From this reading CAPTAIN MORTON ACTS AS COURT HERALD AND MORTY SANDS AND GRANT ADAMS HEAR SAD NEWS Spring in Mrs. Nesbit's garden, even in those days when a garden in Harvey meant chiefly lettuce and radishes and peas, was no casual event.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Now the spring is always wise; for it knows what the winter only hopes or fears.

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

From this reading CAPTAIN MORTON ACTS AS COURT HERALD AND MORTY SANDS AND GRANT ADAMS HEAR SAD NEWS Spring in Mrs. Nesbit's garden, even in those days when a garden in Harvey meant chiefly lettuce and radishes and peas, was no casual event.

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

From this reading CAPTAIN MORTON ACTS AS COURT HERALD AND MORTY SANDS AND GRANT ADAMS HEAR SAD NEWS Spring in Mrs. Nesbit's garden, even in those days when a garden in Harvey meant chiefly lettuce and radishes and peas, was no casual event.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Events burst forth in spring that have been hidden since their seedtime.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Spring opened formally for the Nesbits with crocuses and hyacinths; smiled genially in golden forsythia, bridal wreath and tulips, preened itself in flags and lilacs before glowing in roses and peonies.

of or relating to a wedding

From this reading Spring opened formally for the Nesbits with crocuses and hyacinths; smiled genially in golden forsythia, bridal wreath and tulips, preened itself in flags and lilacs before glowing in roses and peonies.

come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure

From this reading Events burst forth in spring that have been hidden since their seedtime.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading And it was with the coming of the first crocuses that Dr. Nesbit found in his daughter's eyes a joyous look, new and exultant--a look which never had been inspired by the love he lavished upon her.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading CAPTAIN MORTON ACTS AS COURT HERALD AND MORTY SANDS AND GRANT ADAMS HEAR SAD NEWS Spring in Mrs. Nesbit's garden, even in those days when a garden in Harvey meant chiefly lettuce and radishes and peas, was no casual event.

marked by blithe unconcern

From this reading CAPTAIN MORTON ACTS AS COURT HERALD AND MORTY SANDS AND GRANT ADAMS HEAR SAD NEWS Spring in Mrs. Nesbit's garden, even in those days when a garden in Harvey meant chiefly lettuce and radishes and peas, was no casual event.

for the most part

From this reading CAPTAIN MORTON ACTS AS COURT HERALD AND MORTY SANDS AND GRANT ADAMS HEAR SAD NEWS Spring in Mrs. Nesbit's garden, even in those days when a garden in Harvey meant chiefly lettuce and radishes and peas, was no casual event.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading And it was with the coming of the first crocuses that Dr. Nesbit found in his daughter's eyes a joyous look, new and exultant--a look which never had been inspired by the love he lavished upon her.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading CAPTAIN MORTON ACTS AS COURT HERALD AND MORTY SANDS AND GRANT ADAMS HEAR SAD NEWS Spring in Mrs. Nesbit's garden, even in those days when a garden in Harvey meant chiefly lettuce and radishes and peas, was no casual event.

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 Spring opened formally for the Nesbits with crocuses and hyacinths; smiled genially in golden forsythia, bridal wreath and tulips, preened itself in flags and lilacs before glowing in roses and peonies.

possessive form of “daughter” — a female human offspring

From this reading And it was with the coming of the first crocuses that Dr. Nesbit found in his daughter's eyes a joyous look, new and exultant--a look which never had been inspired by the love he lavished upon her.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading CAPTAIN MORTON ACTS AS COURT HERALD AND MORTY SANDS AND GRANT ADAMS HEAR SAD NEWS Spring in Mrs. Nesbit's garden, even in those days when a garden in Harvey meant chiefly lettuce and radishes and peas, was no casual event.

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From this reading And it was with the coming of the first crocuses that Dr. Nesbit found in his daughter's eyes a joyous look, new and exultant--a look which never had been inspired by the love he lavished upon her.

divisible by two

From this reading CAPTAIN MORTON ACTS AS COURT HERALD AND MORTY SANDS AND GRANT ADAMS HEAR SAD NEWS Spring in Mrs. Nesbit's garden, even in those days when a garden in Harvey meant chiefly lettuce and radishes and peas, was no casual event.

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading CAPTAIN MORTON ACTS AS COURT HERALD AND MORTY SANDS AND GRANT ADAMS HEAR SAD NEWS Spring in Mrs. Nesbit's garden, even in those days when a garden in Harvey meant chiefly lettuce and radishes and peas, was no casual event.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading Events burst forth in spring that have been hidden since their seedtime.

joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success

From this reading And it was with the coming of the first crocuses that Dr. Nesbit found in his daughter's eyes a joyous look, new and exultant--a look which never had been inspired by the love he lavished upon her.

opinion or judgment

From this reading And it was with the coming of the first crocuses that Dr. Nesbit found in his daughter's eyes a joyous look, new and exultant--a look which never had been inspired by the love he lavished upon her.

plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)

From this reading Now the spring is always wise; for it knows what the winter only hopes or fears.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading And it was with the coming of the first crocuses that Dr. Nesbit found in his daughter's eyes a joyous look, new and exultant--a look which never had been inspired by the love he lavished upon her.

plural of “flag” — emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design

From this reading Spring opened formally for the Nesbits with crocuses and hyacinths; smiled genially in golden forsythia, bridal wreath and tulips, preened itself in flags and lilacs before glowing in roses and peonies.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Spring opened formally for the Nesbits with crocuses and hyacinths; smiled genially in golden forsythia, bridal wreath and tulips, preened itself in flags and lilacs before glowing in roses and peonies.

with official authorization

From this reading Spring opened formally for the Nesbits with crocuses and hyacinths; smiled genially in golden forsythia, bridal wreath and tulips, preened itself in flags and lilacs before glowing in roses and peonies.

any of various early blooming oleaceous shrubs of the genus Forsythia; native to eastern Asia and southern Europe but widely cultivated for their branches of bright yellow bell-shaped flowers

From this reading Spring opened formally for the Nesbits with crocuses and hyacinths; smiled genially in golden forsythia, bridal wreath and tulips, preened itself in flags and lilacs before glowing in roses and peonies.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Events burst forth in spring that have been hidden since their seedtime.

set up or found

From this reading And it was with the coming of the first crocuses that Dr. Nesbit found in his daughter's eyes a joyous look, new and exultant--a look which never had been inspired by the love he lavished upon her.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading CAPTAIN MORTON ACTS AS COURT HERALD AND MORTY SANDS AND GRANT ADAMS HEAR SAD NEWS Spring in Mrs. Nesbit's garden, even in those days when a garden in Harvey meant chiefly lettuce and radishes and peas, was no casual event.

in an affable manner

From this reading Spring opened formally for the Nesbits with crocuses and hyacinths; smiled genially in golden forsythia, bridal wreath and tulips, preened itself in flags and lilacs before glowing in roses and peonies.

highly enthusiastic

From this reading Spring opened formally for the Nesbits with crocuses and hyacinths; smiled genially in golden forsythia, bridal wreath and tulips, preened itself in flags and lilacs before glowing in roses and peonies.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading Spring opened formally for the Nesbits with crocuses and hyacinths; smiled genially in golden forsythia, bridal wreath and tulips, preened itself in flags and lilacs before glowing in roses and peonies.

let have

From this reading CAPTAIN MORTON ACTS AS COURT HERALD AND MORTY SANDS AND GRANT ADAMS HEAR SAD NEWS Spring in Mrs. Nesbit's garden, even in those days when a garden in Harvey meant chiefly lettuce and radishes and peas, was no casual event.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading And it was with the coming of the first crocuses that Dr. Nesbit found in his daughter's eyes a joyous look, new and exultant--a look which never had been inspired by the love he lavished upon her.

English physician and scientist who described the circulation of the blood; he later proposed that all animals originate from an ovum produced by the female of the species (1578-1657)

From this reading CAPTAIN MORTON ACTS AS COURT HERALD AND MORTY SANDS AND GRANT ADAMS HEAR SAD NEWS Spring in Mrs. Nesbit's garden, even in those days when a garden in Harvey meant chiefly lettuce and radishes and peas, was no casual event.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Events burst forth in spring that have been hidden since their seedtime.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading And it was with the coming of the first crocuses that Dr. Nesbit found in his daughter's eyes a joyous look, new and exultant--a look which never had been inspired by the love he lavished upon her.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading CAPTAIN MORTON ACTS AS COURT HERALD AND MORTY SANDS AND GRANT ADAMS HEAR SAD NEWS Spring in Mrs. Nesbit's garden, even in those days when a garden in Harvey meant chiefly lettuce and radishes and peas, was no casual event.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading And it was with the coming of the first crocuses that Dr. Nesbit found in his daughter's eyes a joyous look, new and exultant--a look which never had been inspired by the love he lavished upon her.

foreshadow or presage

From this reading CAPTAIN MORTON ACTS AS COURT HERALD AND MORTY SANDS AND GRANT ADAMS HEAR SAD NEWS Spring in Mrs. Nesbit's garden, even in those days when a garden in Harvey meant chiefly lettuce and radishes and peas, was no casual event.

not accessible to view

From this reading Events burst forth in spring that have been hidden since their seedtime.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading And it was with the coming of the first crocuses that Dr. Nesbit found in his daughter's eyes a joyous look, new and exultant--a look which never had been inspired by the love he lavished upon her.

plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading Now the spring is always wise; for it knows what the winter only hopes or fears.

plural of “hyacinth” — a red transparent variety of zircon used as a gemstone

From this reading Spring opened formally for the Nesbits with crocuses and hyacinths; smiled genially in golden forsythia, bridal wreath and tulips, preened itself in flags and lilacs before glowing in roses and peonies.

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

From this reading CAPTAIN MORTON ACTS AS COURT HERALD AND MORTY SANDS AND GRANT ADAMS HEAR SAD NEWS Spring in Mrs. Nesbit's garden, even in those days when a garden in Harvey meant chiefly lettuce and radishes and peas, was no casual event.

being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods

From this reading And it was with the coming of the first crocuses that Dr. Nesbit found in his daughter's eyes a joyous look, new and exultant--a look which never had been inspired by the love he lavished upon her.

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

From this reading Now the spring is always wise; for it knows what the winter only hopes or fears.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Now the spring is always wise; for it knows what the winter only hopes or fears.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading Spring opened formally for the Nesbits with crocuses and hyacinths; smiled genially in golden forsythia, bridal wreath and tulips, preened itself in flags and lilacs before glowing in roses and peonies.

full of or characterized by joy

From this reading And it was with the coming of the first crocuses that Dr. Nesbit found in his daughter's eyes a joyous look, new and exultant--a look which never had been inspired by the love he lavished upon her.

plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people

From this reading Now the spring is always wise; for it knows what the winter only hopes or fears.

past form of “lavish” — expend profusely; also used with abstract nouns

From this reading And it was with the coming of the first crocuses that Dr. Nesbit found in his daughter's eyes a joyous look, new and exultant--a look which never had been inspired by the love he lavished upon her.

informal terms for money

From this reading CAPTAIN MORTON ACTS AS COURT HERALD AND MORTY SANDS AND GRANT ADAMS HEAR SAD NEWS Spring in Mrs. Nesbit's garden, even in those days when a garden in Harvey meant chiefly lettuce and radishes and peas, was no casual event.

plural of “lilac” — any of various plants of the genus Syringa having large panicles of usually fragrant flowers

From this reading Spring opened formally for the Nesbits with crocuses and hyacinths; smiled genially in golden forsythia, bridal wreath and tulips, preened itself in flags and lilacs before glowing in roses and peonies.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading And it was with the coming of the first crocuses that Dr. Nesbit found in his daughter's eyes a joyous look, new and exultant--a look which never had been inspired by the love he lavished upon her.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading And it was with the coming of the first crocuses that Dr. Nesbit found in his daughter's eyes a joyous look, new and exultant--a look which never had been inspired by the love he lavished upon her.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading CAPTAIN MORTON ACTS AS COURT HERALD AND MORTY SANDS AND GRANT ADAMS HEAR SAD NEWS Spring in Mrs. Nesbit's garden, even in those days when a garden in Harvey meant chiefly lettuce and radishes and peas, was no casual event.

United States jazz musician who moved from ragtime to New Orleans jazz (1885-1941)

From this reading CAPTAIN MORTON ACTS AS COURT HERALD AND MORTY SANDS AND GRANT ADAMS HEAR SAD NEWS Spring in Mrs. Nesbit's garden, even in those days when a garden in Harvey meant chiefly lettuce and radishes and peas, was no casual event.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading CAPTAIN MORTON ACTS AS COURT HERALD AND MORTY SANDS AND GRANT ADAMS HEAR SAD NEWS Spring in Mrs. Nesbit's garden, even in those days when a garden in Harvey meant chiefly lettuce and radishes and peas, was no casual event.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading CAPTAIN MORTON ACTS AS COURT HERALD AND MORTY SANDS AND GRANT ADAMS HEAR SAD NEWS Spring in Mrs. Nesbit's garden, even in those days when a garden in Harvey meant chiefly lettuce and radishes and peas, was no casual event.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading And it was with the coming of the first crocuses that Dr. Nesbit found in his daughter's eyes a joyous look, new and exultant--a look which never had been inspired by the love he lavished upon her.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading CAPTAIN MORTON ACTS AS COURT HERALD AND MORTY SANDS AND GRANT ADAMS HEAR SAD NEWS Spring in Mrs. Nesbit's garden, even in those days when a garden in Harvey meant chiefly lettuce and radishes and peas, was no casual event.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Spring opened formally for the Nesbits with crocuses and hyacinths; smiled genially in golden forsythia, bridal wreath and tulips, preened itself in flags and lilacs before glowing in roses and peonies.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading And it was with the coming of the first crocuses that Dr. Nesbit found in his daughter's eyes a joyous look, new and exultant--a look which never had been inspired by the love he lavished upon her.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading And it was with the coming of the first crocuses that Dr. Nesbit found in his daughter's eyes a joyous look, new and exultant--a look which never had been inspired by the love he lavished upon her.

information about recent and important events

From this reading CAPTAIN MORTON ACTS AS COURT HERALD AND MORTY SANDS AND GRANT ADAMS HEAR SAD NEWS Spring in Mrs. Nesbit's garden, even in those days when a garden in Harvey meant chiefly lettuce and radishes and peas, was no casual event.

not any; not one

From this reading CAPTAIN MORTON ACTS AS COURT HERALD AND MORTY SANDS AND GRANT ADAMS HEAR SAD NEWS Spring in Mrs. Nesbit's garden, even in those days when a garden in Harvey meant chiefly lettuce and radishes and peas, was no casual event.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Now the spring is always wise; for it knows what the winter only hopes or fears.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading And it was with the coming of the first crocuses that Dr. Nesbit found in his daughter's eyes a joyous look, new and exultant--a look which never had been inspired by the love he lavished upon her.

and nothing more

From this reading Now the spring is always wise; for it knows what the winter only hopes or fears.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading Spring opened formally for the Nesbits with crocuses and hyacinths; smiled genially in golden forsythia, bridal wreath and tulips, preened itself in flags and lilacs before glowing in roses and peonies.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Now the spring is always wise; for it knows what the winter only hopes or fears.

plural of “pea” — seed of a pea plant used for food

From this reading CAPTAIN MORTON ACTS AS COURT HERALD AND MORTY SANDS AND GRANT ADAMS HEAR SAD NEWS Spring in Mrs. Nesbit's garden, even in those days when a garden in Harvey meant chiefly lettuce and radishes and peas, was no casual event.

plural of “peony” — any of numerous plants widely cultivated for their showy single or double red or pink or white flowers

From this reading Spring opened formally for the Nesbits with crocuses and hyacinths; smiled genially in golden forsythia, bridal wreath and tulips, preened itself in flags and lilacs before glowing in roses and peonies.

past form of “preen” — clean with one's bill

From this reading Spring opened formally for the Nesbits with crocuses and hyacinths; smiled genially in golden forsythia, bridal wreath and tulips, preened itself in flags and lilacs before glowing in roses and peonies.

plural of “radish” — pungent fleshy edible root

From this reading CAPTAIN MORTON ACTS AS COURT HERALD AND MORTY SANDS AND GRANT ADAMS HEAR SAD NEWS Spring in Mrs. Nesbit's garden, even in those days when a garden in Harvey meant chiefly lettuce and radishes and peas, was no casual event.

plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading Spring opened formally for the Nesbits with crocuses and hyacinths; smiled genially in golden forsythia, bridal wreath and tulips, preened itself in flags and lilacs before glowing in roses and peonies.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading CAPTAIN MORTON ACTS AS COURT HERALD AND MORTY SANDS AND GRANT ADAMS HEAR SAD NEWS Spring in Mrs. Nesbit's garden, even in those days when a garden in Harvey meant chiefly lettuce and radishes and peas, was no casual event.

the region of the shore of a lake or sea or ocean

From this reading CAPTAIN MORTON ACTS AS COURT HERALD AND MORTY SANDS AND GRANT ADAMS HEAR SAD NEWS Spring in Mrs. Nesbit's garden, even in those days when a garden in Harvey meant chiefly lettuce and radishes and peas, was no casual event.

any time of new development

From this reading Events burst forth in spring that have been hidden since their seedtime.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Events burst forth in spring that have been hidden since their seedtime.

past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading Spring opened formally for the Nesbits with crocuses and hyacinths; smiled genially in golden forsythia, bridal wreath and tulips, preened itself in flags and lilacs before glowing in roses and peonies.

the season of growth

From this reading CAPTAIN MORTON ACTS AS COURT HERALD AND MORTY SANDS AND GRANT ADAMS HEAR SAD NEWS Spring in Mrs. Nesbit's garden, even in those days when a garden in Harvey meant chiefly lettuce and radishes and peas, was no casual event.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Events burst forth in spring that have been hidden since their seedtime.

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

From this reading Spring opened formally for the Nesbits with crocuses and hyacinths; smiled genially in golden forsythia, bridal wreath and tulips, preened itself in flags and lilacs before glowing in roses and peonies.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Events burst forth in spring that have been hidden since their seedtime.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading CAPTAIN MORTON ACTS AS COURT HERALD AND MORTY SANDS AND GRANT ADAMS HEAR SAD NEWS Spring in Mrs. Nesbit's garden, even in those days when a garden in Harvey meant chiefly lettuce and radishes and peas, was no casual event.

plural of “tulip” — any of numerous perennial bulbous herbs having linear or broadly lanceolate leaves and usually a single showy flower

From this reading Spring opened formally for the Nesbits with crocuses and hyacinths; smiled genially in golden forsythia, bridal wreath and tulips, preened itself in flags and lilacs before glowing in roses and peonies.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading And it was with the coming of the first crocuses that Dr. Nesbit found in his daughter's eyes a joyous look, new and exultant--a look which never had been inspired by the love he lavished upon her.

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

From this reading CAPTAIN MORTON ACTS AS COURT HERALD AND MORTY SANDS AND GRANT ADAMS HEAR SAD NEWS Spring in Mrs. Nesbit's garden, even in those days when a garden in Harvey meant chiefly lettuce and radishes and peas, was no casual event.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Now the spring is always wise; for it knows what the winter only hopes or fears.

at the time that

From this reading CAPTAIN MORTON ACTS AS COURT HERALD AND MORTY SANDS AND GRANT ADAMS HEAR SAD NEWS Spring in Mrs. Nesbit's garden, even in those days when a garden in Harvey meant chiefly lettuce and radishes and peas, was no casual event.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading And it was with the coming of the first crocuses that Dr. Nesbit found in his daughter's eyes a joyous look, new and exultant--a look which never had been inspired by the love he lavished upon her.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading Now the spring is always wise; for it knows what the winter only hopes or fears.

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading Now the spring is always wise; for it knows what the winter only hopes or fears.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Spring opened formally for the Nesbits with crocuses and hyacinths; smiled genially in golden forsythia, bridal wreath and tulips, preened itself in flags and lilacs before glowing in roses and peonies.

flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes

From this reading Spring opened formally for the Nesbits with crocuses and hyacinths; smiled genially in golden forsythia, bridal wreath and tulips, preened itself in flags and lilacs before glowing in roses and peonies.