AboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Above the sounds of spring, almost uninterruptedly from morning to night, rang out the Lenten bells, stirring one's heart with their muffled strokes.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The snow melted away from the fields; the wintry clouds in the sky passed away; wet snow and rain fell upon the earth; the sun was slower and slower in performing his daily journey; the air grew warmer; and it seemed that the joyful spring had already arrived, sportively hiding herself behind the fields, and would soon burst upon the town itself.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Above the sounds of spring, almost uninterruptedly from morning to night, rang out the Lenten bells, stirring one's heart with their muffled strokes.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading In the streets there was brown mud; streams ran along the gutters; in the thawed places of Arestantski Square the sparrows hopped joyfully.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The snow melted away from the fields; the wintry clouds in the sky passed away; wet snow and rain fell upon the earth; the sun was slower and slower in performing his daily journey; the air grew warmer; and it seemed that the joyful spring had already arrived, sportively hiding herself behind the fields, and would soon burst upon the town itself.
in addition
From this reading And in human creatures, also, was apparent the same excitement as was shown by the sparrows.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In that sound, as in the speech of an old man, there was hidden something of displeasure, as if the bells had said with cold melancholy:
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The snow melted away from the fields; the wintry clouds in the sky passed away; wet snow and rain fell upon the earth; the sun was slower and slower in performing his daily journey; the air grew warmer; and it seemed that the joyful spring had already arrived, sportively hiding herself behind the fields, and would soon burst upon the town itself.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading And in human creatures, also, was apparent the same excitement as was shown by the sparrows.
Arestantski
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the streets there was brown mud; streams ran along the gutters; in the thawed places of Arestantski Square the sparrows hopped joyfully.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading The snow melted away from the fields; the wintry clouds in the sky passed away; wet snow and rain fell upon the earth; the sun was slower and slower in performing his daily journey; the air grew warmer; and it seemed that the joyful spring had already arrived, sportively hiding herself behind the fields, and would soon burst upon the town itself.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And in human creatures, also, was apparent the same excitement as was shown by the sparrows.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The snow melted away from the fields; the wintry clouds in the sky passed away; wet snow and rain fell upon the earth; the sun was slower and slower in performing his daily journey; the air grew warmer; and it seemed that the joyful spring had already arrived, sportively hiding herself behind the fields, and would soon burst upon the town itself.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The snow melted away from the fields; the wintry clouds in the sky passed away; wet snow and rain fell upon the earth; the sun was slower and slower in performing his daily journey; the air grew warmer; and it seemed that the joyful spring had already arrived, sportively hiding herself behind the fields, and would soon burst upon the town itself.
plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading Above the sounds of spring, almost uninterruptedly from morning to night, rang out the Lenten bells, stirring one's heart with their muffled strokes.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading In the streets there was brown mud; streams ran along the gutters; in the thawed places of Arestantski Square the sparrows hopped joyfully.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading The snow melted away from the fields; the wintry clouds in the sky passed away; wet snow and rain fell upon the earth; the sun was slower and slower in performing his daily journey; the air grew warmer; and it seemed that the joyful spring had already arrived, sportively hiding herself behind the fields, and would soon burst upon the town itself.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading And in human creatures, also, was apparent the same excitement as was shown by the sparrows.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading The snow melted away from the fields; the wintry clouds in the sky passed away; wet snow and rain fell upon the earth; the sun was slower and slower in performing his daily journey; the air grew warmer; and it seemed that the joyful spring had already arrived, sportively hiding herself behind the fields, and would soon burst upon the town itself.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading In that sound, as in the speech of an old man, there was hidden something of displeasure, as if the bells had said with cold melancholy:
plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading And in human creatures, also, was apparent the same excitement as was shown by the sparrows.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading The snow melted away from the fields; the wintry clouds in the sky passed away; wet snow and rain fell upon the earth; the sun was slower and slower in performing his daily journey; the air grew warmer; and it seemed that the joyful spring had already arrived, sportively hiding herself behind the fields, and would soon burst upon the town itself.
displeasurenounUS /dɪˈspleʒər/
the feeling of being displeased or annoyed or dissatisfied with someone or something
From this reading In that sound, as in the speech of an old man, there was hidden something of displeasure, as if the bells had said with cold melancholy:
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading The snow melted away from the fields; the wintry clouds in the sky passed away; wet snow and rain fell upon the earth; the sun was slower and slower in performing his daily journey; the air grew warmer; and it seemed that the joyful spring had already arrived, sportively hiding herself behind the fields, and would soon burst upon the town itself.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading And in human creatures, also, was apparent the same excitement as was shown by the sparrows.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading The snow melted away from the fields; the wintry clouds in the sky passed away; wet snow and rain fell upon the earth; the sun was slower and slower in performing his daily journey; the air grew warmer; and it seemed that the joyful spring had already arrived, sportively hiding herself behind the fields, and would soon burst upon the town itself.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading The snow melted away from the fields; the wintry clouds in the sky passed away; wet snow and rain fell upon the earth; the sun was slower and slower in performing his daily journey; the air grew warmer; and it seemed that the joyful spring had already arrived, sportively hiding herself behind the fields, and would soon burst upon the town itself.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The snow melted away from the fields; the wintry clouds in the sky passed away; wet snow and rain fell upon the earth; the sun was slower and slower in performing his daily journey; the air grew warmer; and it seemed that the joyful spring had already arrived, sportively hiding herself behind the fields, and would soon burst upon the town itself.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading The snow melted away from the fields; the wintry clouds in the sky passed away; wet snow and rain fell upon the earth; the sun was slower and slower in performing his daily journey; the air grew warmer; and it seemed that the joyful spring had already arrived, sportively hiding herself behind the fields, and would soon burst upon the town itself.
guttersnounUS /ˈɡʌtərz/
plural of “gutter” — a channel along the eaves or on the roof; collects and carries away rainwater
From this reading In the streets there was brown mud; streams ran along the gutters; in the thawed places of Arestantski Square the sparrows hopped joyfully.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The snow melted away from the fields; the wintry clouds in the sky passed away; wet snow and rain fell upon the earth; the sun was slower and slower in performing his daily journey; the air grew warmer; and it seemed that the joyful spring had already arrived, sportively hiding herself behind the fields, and would soon burst upon the town itself.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Above the sounds of spring, almost uninterruptedly from morning to night, rang out the Lenten bells, stirring one's heart with their muffled strokes.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading The snow melted away from the fields; the wintry clouds in the sky passed away; wet snow and rain fell upon the earth; the sun was slower and slower in performing his daily journey; the air grew warmer; and it seemed that the joyful spring had already arrived, sportively hiding herself behind the fields, and would soon burst upon the town itself.
not accessible to view
From this reading In that sound, as in the speech of an old man, there was hidden something of displeasure, as if the bells had said with cold melancholy:
hidingnounUS /ˈhaɪdɪŋ/
the activity of keeping something secret
From this reading The snow melted away from the fields; the wintry clouds in the sky passed away; wet snow and rain fell upon the earth; the sun was slower and slower in performing his daily journey; the air grew warmer; and it seemed that the joyful spring had already arrived, sportively hiding herself behind the fields, and would soon burst upon the town itself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The snow melted away from the fields; the wintry clouds in the sky passed away; wet snow and rain fell upon the earth; the sun was slower and slower in performing his daily journey; the air grew warmer; and it seemed that the joyful spring had already arrived, sportively hiding herself behind the fields, and would soon burst upon the town itself.
hoppedverbUS /hɑːpt/
inflected form of “hop” — jump lightly
From this reading In the streets there was brown mud; streams ran along the gutters; in the thawed places of Arestantski Square the sparrows hopped joyfully.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading And in human creatures, also, was apparent the same excitement as was shown by the sparrows.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading In that sound, as in the speech of an old man, there was hidden something of displeasure, as if the bells had said with cold melancholy:
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The snow melted away from the fields; the wintry clouds in the sky passed away; wet snow and rain fell upon the earth; the sun was slower and slower in performing his daily journey; the air grew warmer; and it seemed that the joyful spring had already arrived, sportively hiding herself behind the fields, and would soon burst upon the town itself.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The snow melted away from the fields; the wintry clouds in the sky passed away; wet snow and rain fell upon the earth; the sun was slower and slower in performing his daily journey; the air grew warmer; and it seemed that the joyful spring had already arrived, sportively hiding herself behind the fields, and would soon burst upon the town itself.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading The snow melted away from the fields; the wintry clouds in the sky passed away; wet snow and rain fell upon the earth; the sun was slower and slower in performing his daily journey; the air grew warmer; and it seemed that the joyful spring had already arrived, sportively hiding herself behind the fields, and would soon burst upon the town itself.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading The snow melted away from the fields; the wintry clouds in the sky passed away; wet snow and rain fell upon the earth; the sun was slower and slower in performing his daily journey; the air grew warmer; and it seemed that the joyful spring had already arrived, sportively hiding herself behind the fields, and would soon burst upon the town itself.
joyfuladjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪfəl/
full of or producing joy
From this reading The snow melted away from the fields; the wintry clouds in the sky passed away; wet snow and rain fell upon the earth; the sun was slower and slower in performing his daily journey; the air grew warmer; and it seemed that the joyful spring had already arrived, sportively hiding herself behind the fields, and would soon burst upon the town itself.
joyfullyadverbUS /ˈdʒɔɪfəli/
in a joyous and gleeful manner
From this reading In the streets there was brown mud; streams ran along the gutters; in the thawed places of Arestantski Square the sparrows hopped joyfully.
Lentenadjective
of or relating to or suitable for Lent
From this reading Above the sounds of spring, almost uninterruptedly from morning to night, rang out the Lenten bells, stirring one's heart with their muffled strokes.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading In that sound, as in the speech of an old man, there was hidden something of displeasure, as if the bells had said with cold melancholy:
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading In that sound, as in the speech of an old man, there was hidden something of displeasure, as if the bells had said with cold melancholy:
meltedadjectiveUS /ˈmeltəd/
changed from a solid to a liquid state
From this reading The snow melted away from the fields; the wintry clouds in the sky passed away; wet snow and rain fell upon the earth; the sun was slower and slower in performing his daily journey; the air grew warmer; and it seemed that the joyful spring had already arrived, sportively hiding herself behind the fields, and would soon burst upon the town itself.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Above the sounds of spring, almost uninterruptedly from morning to night, rang out the Lenten bells, stirring one's heart with their muffled strokes.
water soaked soil; soft wet earth
From this reading In the streets there was brown mud; streams ran along the gutters; in the thawed places of Arestantski Square the sparrows hopped joyfully.
muffledadjectiveUS /ˈmʌfəld/
being or made softer or less loud or clear
From this reading Above the sounds of spring, almost uninterruptedly from morning to night, rang out the Lenten bells, stirring one's heart with their muffled strokes.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Above the sounds of spring, almost uninterruptedly from morning to night, rang out the Lenten bells, stirring one's heart with their muffled strokes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the streets there was brown mud; streams ran along the gutters; in the thawed places of Arestantski Square the sparrows hopped joyfully.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading In that sound, as in the speech of an old man, there was hidden something of displeasure, as if the bells had said with cold melancholy:
one's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Above the sounds of spring, almost uninterruptedly from morning to night, rang out the Lenten bells, stirring one's heart with their muffled strokes.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Above the sounds of spring, almost uninterruptedly from morning to night, rang out the Lenten bells, stirring one's heart with their muffled strokes.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The snow melted away from the fields; the wintry clouds in the sky passed away; wet snow and rain fell upon the earth; the sun was slower and slower in performing his daily journey; the air grew warmer; and it seemed that the joyful spring had already arrived, sportively hiding herself behind the fields, and would soon burst upon the town itself.
performingnounUS /pərˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading The snow melted away from the fields; the wintry clouds in the sky passed away; wet snow and rain fell upon the earth; the sun was slower and slower in performing his daily journey; the air grew warmer; and it seemed that the joyful spring had already arrived, sportively hiding herself behind the fields, and would soon burst upon the town itself.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In the streets there was brown mud; streams ran along the gutters; in the thawed places of Arestantski Square the sparrows hopped joyfully.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading The snow melted away from the fields; the wintry clouds in the sky passed away; wet snow and rain fell upon the earth; the sun was slower and slower in performing his daily journey; the air grew warmer; and it seemed that the joyful spring had already arrived, sportively hiding herself behind the fields, and would soon burst upon the town itself.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading In the streets there was brown mud; streams ran along the gutters; in the thawed places of Arestantski Square the sparrows hopped joyfully.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading Above the sounds of spring, almost uninterruptedly from morning to night, rang out the Lenten bells, stirring one's heart with their muffled strokes.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading In that sound, as in the speech of an old man, there was hidden something of displeasure, as if the bells had said with cold melancholy:
Identical; not different.
From this reading And in human creatures, also, was apparent the same excitement as was shown by the sparrows.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The snow melted away from the fields; the wintry clouds in the sky passed away; wet snow and rain fell upon the earth; the sun was slower and slower in performing his daily journey; the air grew warmer; and it seemed that the joyful spring had already arrived, sportively hiding herself behind the fields, and would soon burst upon the town itself.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading And in human creatures, also, was apparent the same excitement as was shown by the sparrows.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading The snow melted away from the fields; the wintry clouds in the sky passed away; wet snow and rain fell upon the earth; the sun was slower and slower in performing his daily journey; the air grew warmer; and it seemed that the joyful spring had already arrived, sportively hiding herself behind the fields, and would soon burst upon the town itself.
sloweradverbUS /ˈsloʊər/
more slowly
From this reading The snow melted away from the fields; the wintry clouds in the sky passed away; wet snow and rain fell upon the earth; the sun was slower and slower in performing his daily journey; the air grew warmer; and it seemed that the joyful spring had already arrived, sportively hiding herself behind the fields, and would soon burst upon the town itself.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading The snow melted away from the fields; the wintry clouds in the sky passed away; wet snow and rain fell upon the earth; the sun was slower and slower in performing his daily journey; the air grew warmer; and it seemed that the joyful spring had already arrived, sportively hiding herself behind the fields, and would soon burst upon the town itself.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading In that sound, as in the speech of an old man, there was hidden something of displeasure, as if the bells had said with cold melancholy:
in the near future
From this reading The snow melted away from the fields; the wintry clouds in the sky passed away; wet snow and rain fell upon the earth; the sun was slower and slower in performing his daily journey; the air grew warmer; and it seemed that the joyful spring had already arrived, sportively hiding herself behind the fields, and would soon burst upon the town itself.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading In that sound, as in the speech of an old man, there was hidden something of displeasure, as if the bells had said with cold melancholy:
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Above the sounds of spring, almost uninterruptedly from morning to night, rang out the Lenten bells, stirring one's heart with their muffled strokes.
sparrowsnounUS /ˈsperoʊz/
plural of “sparrow” — any of several small dull-colored singing birds feeding on seeds or insects
From this reading In the streets there was brown mud; streams ran along the gutters; in the thawed places of Arestantski Square the sparrows hopped joyfully.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading In that sound, as in the speech of an old man, there was hidden something of displeasure, as if the bells had said with cold melancholy:
sportivelyadverb
in a merry sportive manner
From this reading The snow melted away from the fields; the wintry clouds in the sky passed away; wet snow and rain fell upon the earth; the sun was slower and slower in performing his daily journey; the air grew warmer; and it seemed that the joyful spring had already arrived, sportively hiding herself behind the fields, and would soon burst upon the town itself.
the season of growth
From this reading The snow melted away from the fields; the wintry clouds in the sky passed away; wet snow and rain fell upon the earth; the sun was slower and slower in performing his daily journey; the air grew warmer; and it seemed that the joyful spring had already arrived, sportively hiding herself behind the fields, and would soon burst upon the town itself.
make square
From this reading In the streets there was brown mud; streams ran along the gutters; in the thawed places of Arestantski Square the sparrows hopped joyfully.
stirringnounUS /ˈstɜːrɪŋ/
agitating a liquid with an implement
From this reading Above the sounds of spring, almost uninterruptedly from morning to night, rang out the Lenten bells, stirring one's heart with their muffled strokes.
streamsnounUS /striːmz/
plural of “stream” — a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading In the streets there was brown mud; streams ran along the gutters; in the thawed places of Arestantski Square the sparrows hopped joyfully.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading In the streets there was brown mud; streams ran along the gutters; in the thawed places of Arestantski Square the sparrows hopped joyfully.
strokesnounUS /stroʊks/
plural of “stroke” — (sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
From this reading Above the sounds of spring, almost uninterruptedly from morning to night, rang out the Lenten bells, stirring one's heart with their muffled strokes.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The snow melted away from the fields; the wintry clouds in the sky passed away; wet snow and rain fell upon the earth; the sun was slower and slower in performing his daily journey; the air grew warmer; and it seemed that the joyful spring had already arrived, sportively hiding herself behind the fields, and would soon burst upon the town itself.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The snow melted away from the fields; the wintry clouds in the sky passed away; wet snow and rain fell upon the earth; the sun was slower and slower in performing his daily journey; the air grew warmer; and it seemed that the joyful spring had already arrived, sportively hiding herself behind the fields, and would soon burst upon the town itself.
thawedadjectiveUS /θɔːd/
no longer frozen solid
From this reading In the streets there was brown mud; streams ran along the gutters; in the thawed places of Arestantski Square the sparrows hopped joyfully.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The snow melted away from the fields; the wintry clouds in the sky passed away; wet snow and rain fell upon the earth; the sun was slower and slower in performing his daily journey; the air grew warmer; and it seemed that the joyful spring had already arrived, sportively hiding herself behind the fields, and would soon burst upon the town itself.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Above the sounds of spring, almost uninterruptedly from morning to night, rang out the Lenten bells, stirring one's heart with their muffled strokes.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In the streets there was brown mud; streams ran along the gutters; in the thawed places of Arestantski Square the sparrows hopped joyfully.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Above the sounds of spring, almost uninterruptedly from morning to night, rang out the Lenten bells, stirring one's heart with their muffled strokes.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The snow melted away from the fields; the wintry clouds in the sky passed away; wet snow and rain fell upon the earth; the sun was slower and slower in performing his daily journey; the air grew warmer; and it seemed that the joyful spring had already arrived, sportively hiding herself behind the fields, and would soon burst upon the town itself.
uninterruptedlyadverb
without interruption
From this reading Above the sounds of spring, almost uninterruptedly from morning to night, rang out the Lenten bells, stirring one's heart with their muffled strokes.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The snow melted away from the fields; the wintry clouds in the sky passed away; wet snow and rain fell upon the earth; the sun was slower and slower in performing his daily journey; the air grew warmer; and it seemed that the joyful spring had already arrived, sportively hiding herself behind the fields, and would soon burst upon the town itself.
warmernounUS /ˈwɔːrmər/
device that heats water or supplies warmth to a room
From this reading The snow melted away from the fields; the wintry clouds in the sky passed away; wet snow and rain fell upon the earth; the sun was slower and slower in performing his daily journey; the air grew warmer; and it seemed that the joyful spring had already arrived, sportively hiding herself behind the fields, and would soon burst upon the town itself.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The snow melted away from the fields; the wintry clouds in the sky passed away; wet snow and rain fell upon the earth; the sun was slower and slower in performing his daily journey; the air grew warmer; and it seemed that the joyful spring had already arrived, sportively hiding herself behind the fields, and would soon burst upon the town itself.
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading The snow melted away from the fields; the wintry clouds in the sky passed away; wet snow and rain fell upon the earth; the sun was slower and slower in performing his daily journey; the air grew warmer; and it seemed that the joyful spring had already arrived, sportively hiding herself behind the fields, and would soon burst upon the town itself.
wintryadjectiveUS /ˈwɪntri/
characteristic of or occurring in winter
From this reading The snow melted away from the fields; the wintry clouds in the sky passed away; wet snow and rain fell upon the earth; the sun was slower and slower in performing his daily journey; the air grew warmer; and it seemed that the joyful spring had already arrived, sportively hiding herself behind the fields, and would soon burst upon the town itself.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Above the sounds of spring, almost uninterruptedly from morning to night, rang out the Lenten bells, stirring one's heart with their muffled strokes.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The snow melted away from the fields; the wintry clouds in the sky passed away; wet snow and rain fell upon the earth; the sun was slower and slower in performing his daily journey; the air grew warmer; and it seemed that the joyful spring had already arrived, sportively hiding herself behind the fields, and would soon burst upon the town itself.
